“I could never skip breakfast, I’d pass out.”
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone. Most of us were raised to believe that skipping meals was practically a health crime.
You’ll slow down your metabolism!”
“You need energy in the morning!”
“Don’t let your blood sugar crash!”
So we nibbled. Grazed. Snacked. Ate six small meals a day.
And we got sicker.
What if skipping meals isn’t the problem... but the solution?
Here is the truth:
Fasting isn’t starving.
It’s the pause your body needs to heal, balance, and burn fat efficiently.
When you eat, your insulin rises.
That’s normal.
But when you eat all the time, even “healthy” snacks like fruit or protein bars, your insulin never gets a break.
And high insulin means one thing:
Your body is stuck in fat storage mode.
No wonder you feel foggy, tired, and hungry all the time.
Your body is trying to burn fuel… but it’s locked out of the pantry.
Here’s what happens when you stop feeding the fire for a bit:
Insulin drops
Fat-burning switches on
Inflammation cools down
Cravings calm down
Energy rises
Yes, really.
Your body wants to heal itself.
But it can’t do that while it’s constantly busy digesting.
Fasting gives it the break it needs.
And we’re not talking about some 5-day water fast in a yurt in the mountains.
Start with 12 hours.
Finish dinner at 6?
Don’t eat until 6am.
Easy.
Most of it happens while you're snoring.
Then work your way to 14, 16, or 18 hours, depending on your goals and your lifestyle.
We’re in our 70s and stronger than we were in our 50s.
Fasting played a huge role in that turnaround.
You’re not going to waste away.
You’re going to wake up.
So… ready to test the waters?
Pick one day this week.
Try a 14-hour fast.
Just once.
Let your body take a breather.
It might just thank you with better energy, fewer cravings, and a waistline that quietly shrinks without trying.
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It is not medical advice… we’re not doctors. We’re just sharing what’s worked for us and thousands of others.
Be sure and always check with your healthcare team before making changes.