The conventional way of managing eating and exercise requires compliance with guidelines. Motivation for sustainable change comes from choices that feel good.
Fasting may be necessary from time to time for a spiritual practice, a medical procedure, or simply because food is temporarily unavailable. The reality is that most of us experience eight hours or more of fasting during sleep (hence, break-fast) and our bodies manage this effortlessly. The differences between an overnight fast and other forms of fasting include increased fuel needs during your waking hours—and your conscious state, making you more aware of the physiological and psychological effects of going without food!