The FastDiet - Revised & Updated by Dr. Michael Mosley & Mimi Spencer

Author:Dr. Michael Mosley & Mimi Spencer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Atria
Published: 2013-02-26T00:00:00+00:00

Q & A

“Fasting is a fiery weapon. It has its own science. No one, as far as I’m aware, has a perfect knowledge of it.”

—Gandhi

Which days should I choose to fast?

It really doesn’t matter. It’s your life, and you’ll know which days will suit you best. Monday is an obvious choice for many, perhaps because it is more manageable, psychologically and practically, to gear yourself up at the beginning of a new week, particularly if it follows a sociable weekend. For that reason, fasters might choose to avoid Saturdays and Sundays, when family lunches and brunches, dinner dates and parties make calorie-cutting a chore. Thursday would then make a sensible second fasting day, chiming, if such things appeal to you, with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who is understood to have fasted on the second and fifth days of the week. But be flexible; don’t force yourself to fast when it feels wrong. If you’re particularly stressed, off-kilter, tired, or peevish on a day that you have designated a fast, try again another day. Adapt. This is not about one-size-fits-all rules; it’s about finding a realistic pattern that works for you. Do, however, aim for a pattern. That way, over time your fasts will become familiar, a low-key habit you accept and embrace. You may adapt your fasts as your life—and your body—change shape. But don’t drop too many fast days; there is a danger that you’ll slide back into old habits. Be kind. But be tough.

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