Disclaimer: I’m the VP of Content and Community at Big Sky Health, makers of the fast tracking app, Zero.
Five days with no food. No technology. No people. Think you can do it?
Since 2015, I have escaped the hustle of the city for a multi-day, year-end nature retreat. I am often asked questions about these self-guided fasts, so I’ve developed this guide outlining my intention and process.
The basic framework is simple: go without food, people or technology for five days. However, if you’ve never been hungry and alone for a long period of time and live an “always on” life, this can be a challenging exercise. Resetting your dependency on food and human connection can teach you a lot about yourself, plus you’ll receive the neuroprotective benefits of autophagy (clearing out old, unwanted cellular materials and proteins, and stimulating the production of growth hormone) and an increased healthspan.
Read on for my five-day fasting guide to help start your year off in a new and energizing way.
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