TAKING ACTION: ✅ In the comments, let me know how you’re doing and, if time permits, give the group some encouragement. We’re in this together! 🫶 It’s obvious we appreciate the fat-burning benefits of our monthly 24-hour fast, but ultimately, we fast for the incredible health benefits. ➡️ Increased fat burning, improved cognitive function, potential protection against diabetes and obesity, and autophagy (a cellular process in which cells break down and recycle their own damaged or unnecessary components to maintain energy and health). Six helpful tips below to help navigate today’s fast ⬇️ 🍽 Drink plenty of water and be prepared to drink more than you think you need. Electrolyte water (without added sugars) is always a wise choice because when we fast, our bodies quickly lose electrolytes/minerals. Electrolyte water replenishes them and helps us push through with energy. The same part of our brain signals when we are thirsty and when we are hungry, so if you feel hungry, drink more water. 💦 🍽 As with our daily fasting protocol, be sure not to exceed 50 liquid calories; otherwise, you are at risk of breaking your fast. Also, make sure your creamer doesn’t contain added sugar. You can also drink black coffee, unsweetened tea, hot tea, our Hydration, Creatine, Collagen, or BCAAs. ☕️ 🍽 Keep yourself busy today and remind yourself of why you’re doing this. Fasting is not happening TO us. It is happening FOR us. It’s important to give your digestive system a complete break sometimes so it can recover. Extended fasts also allow our bodies to repair our cells. Remember, extended fasts should be used for healing, not as punishment. 💯 🍽 Fast as long as you can, but always listen to your body. Anything over 12 hours is beneficial, and anything over 16 hours is awesome! Progress over perfection applies here, too. 🍽 Rest today today!!! Don’t workout unless you feel like you are able, listen to your body. 🍽 Break your fast this evening with something light yet evenly balanced.