As I sit here writing, I’m officially moving into day 12 of my fasting journey. Yep—twelve full days since my last meal. No Mexican queso dip (my favorite). No sushi. Not even a rogue French fry from Black Sheep.
So what have I been fueling myself with? Just the essentials:
- Water
- Black coffee
- Hot teas
- LMNT electrolyte packets
- Purium Super Aminos tablets (protein assimilation = lifesaver)
I’m also supporting my body with LifeWave patches (X39 + Aeon combo) and, when needed, a little cannabis flower to help ease nausea.
Why I Started
This fast isn’t about deprivation—it’s about resetting.
- Resetting my immune system.
- Giving my cells space to heal and repair.
- Healing my relationship with food (and, fun twist, with cannabis and food together).
The intention really dropped in after a wellness festival I attended in September. Over cacao the next morning, my intuition whispered: “It’s time.” I listened. And here we are.
How It Feels in My Body
The physical shifts have been incredible:
- About 10 pounds lighter.
- Inflammation? Practically gone.
- Hunger? Rarely shows up—unless a billboard or Instagram ad waves a cheeseburger in my face.
- Energy? Steady enough to give five hours of massage without crashing.
- My skin feels like it’s glowing—though occasionally it pushes things out in the form of tiny hard white pimples (like clogged pores finally letting go).
- My everyday aches and pains? Almost gone.
- I knocked out a 60-minute hot yoga class and then went straight to work for four hours of massage. Yoga actually felt easier because I could bend around my body more easily now that I’m lighter and burning fat for fuel.
On day 7, my body asked for bone broth, so I listened. Otherwise, aside from aminos, I’ve basically consumed a whopping 240 calories in 11 days.
What amazes me most is that I can still release things from my body despite putting in zero food. The human body is wild.
The Spiritual High
If the physical changes are cool, the spiritual ones are next level.
- My intuition feels supercharged—downloads from spirit guides left and right.
- I can discern their voices from the chatter of my mind.
- My energy centers feel strong, especially my throat chakra (which lit up during a Heart Warrior retreat in August).
- I’m flowing with spirit, taking action on new awareness, and watching my community expand in beautiful ways.
Honestly, it feels a lot like the high from my 10-day dieta in the Peruvian Amazon earlier this year. Which makes sense—Grandmother Aya, Mama Cacao, and the mushrooms have definitely been in the mix, nudging me into this reset.
What I’m Learning
- I’m beginning to think about food less and less. But old habits still creep in—like walking to the fridge and opening the door, only to laugh at myself because… hello, I’m not eating.
- When I start to feel “off” or low, the fix is usually simple: more water. Hydration has been everything.
- It hasn’t always been easy. I’ve noticed how often eating used to be my favorite “entertainment,” which means this fast has changed how much time I spend with certain people. Some relationships were built around food, and I’m rethinking those dynamics.
- Food is everywhere. Billboards, TV, Instagram—our culture is obsessed. I haven’t watched TV once during this fast because I realized I had paired eating with screen time. Removing the trigger makes it easier.
- Without food constantly running the show, I feel lighter, clearer, and more aligned.
- Club soda and lime at a bar? Totally doable. Nobody cares if you’re not drinking or eating.
What’s Next?
That’s the funny thing—I don’t know. I’m taking it one day at a time.
I’m listening to my body. Listening to spirit. Listening to intuition. And so far, the guidance says: keep going.
I’ll report back with updates as this journey unfolds. For now, I’m grateful, glowing, and riding this fasting wave as long as it wants me to hang ten.
✨ If you’ve ever thought about fasting—or if your body has whispered that it needs a reset—I hope my story sparks curiosity. Because sometimes the path to healing isn’t about adding more in… it’s about creating space for what’s already within. And, my friend, Shanti, has begun a private Facebook support group – Awakening Through Fasting: A Portal of Renewal + Higher Awareness. We’ll be meeting in-person at The Den again on 10/21 and 12/2.
