Over the previous month I’ve been getting into shape by loosing weight. I did a week long fast at the beginning of the month, and I just finished another fast where I drank only smoothies made with an apple, a banana, some water, and the rest of the blender filled with greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens. I also add seaweed powder (Spirulina) and about ten bitter apricot kernels to the blend. I’ve been having that every day no matter if I’m fasting or not, so my body is always submerged in vitamins. It tastes very good also.
The bitter apricot kernels are said to be an anti-carcinogen, and I believe it. See this article on News of Interest.TV talking about that. (I need to replace a video on the article..) When I lived in PA I grew and drank wheatgrass juice which has the same effect along with other vitamins as well.
The first time I fasted last month I had nothing but water. That might sound like it would be difficult to do, but in fact it is easier than when you fast by only eating less, because subconsciously you are not expecting to eat later in the day, therefore your body does not kick in with hunger pangs nearly as much, if at all. Also you feel hungry for only about three days, and then the hunger pangs go away altogether for the rest of the week for some reason. I loose about ten pounds when I fast that way.
I happened to see this video the other day talking about the benefits of fasting.
I would recommend for anyone starting to diet to start with a week long water fast, and then to shift to a healthier diet once you start eating again, especially one that has a lot of leafy green vegetables.
I’ve been combining my fasting with being more of a “small portionist” than I have been in the past, and I’ve been sticking with it well. Actually the portions aren’t really that small, but rather I’m not taking seconds and only eating what I’ve planned to. I’m also eating very healthy food. Some people assume that being a vegan is a way to lose weight, however vegans can be overweight just as easily as meat eaters. Raw veganism is a good way to loose weight, however. See this article talking about raw veganism.