We here at Fashion Mews often ask what it means to be a minimalist. It’s not just keeping your style simple. It’s also about simplifying your life and all the stuff that’s in it.
So for the first time, Melis and I did a 24-hour fast from all food and beverage drinks. Fasting for beginners.
Turns out, periodic fasting has a ton of benefits, including:
- Encouraging weight loss by burning fat first instead of sugar,
- Speeding up metabolism,
- Helping balance your hormonal system, removing toxins in your body,
- Improving brain function,
- Contributing to self-enlightenment,
- Clearing skin and acne,
The list goes on. I remember trying out the 30-Hour Famine back home with family. I found it an incredible opportunity to look back at my eating & general living habits while reflecting what “true hunger” is. I’m really fortunate to be able to get healthy food every day.
Fasting is something I want to incorporate into our meditation practice as well. I can go on for hours about both, but we totally recommend trying it out if you’re feeling stuck, seasonal blues, or just unhealthy.
You deserve a reset.
p.s. After dinner, immediately brush your teeth so you’ll get a head-start to the 24-hour fast in case the last couple of hours you start caving in! And if you have to cheat, keep some apple/pineapple juice lying around.
Christianne says:
Beautiful picture dear. Great post!
Xo, Christianne
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Melis says:
Thanks for stopping by Christianne!
lizza says:
Nice post .. I love the outfit
Have a nice weekend xx L.
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Melis says:
Thank you Lizza!
sweetsimpleday says:
Thanks for sharing great info. I should consider doing it once in a while. Have a good day. Xo
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Melis says:
Thank you, glad you found it helpful!
xx Melis
Mallory says:
Wow. This is really interesting. Thanks for the insight and tips.
Mallory // Perhaps Bananas
Melis says:
Thanks so much Mallory! 🙂
xx Melis
milex says:
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Viviene Kok says:
Great one! We have been eating clean for pretty much a year now but it is true that we need to press the restart button once in a while to ‘clear up’ what’s not needed and purge. Will do it during the weekend and thank you for the inspiration <3
Real Life Nerd // http://www.vivienekok.com
Melis says:
That’s awesome Viviene, good luck! Have a great one xx
Melis
Sandy says:
Love your post, nice post
misslovelyattitude says:
I should consider something like that, too 🙂 thanks for sharing 🙂
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Melis says:
Of course, happy weekend! xx
Alanda says:
I think I need to try this out babe, thanks for the tips I’ll you let know how I go 🙂
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Xxxx
Melis says:
Thanks so much babe
Mona says:
You have the best pictures! Thank you for sharing
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Katie says:
Great photo! Very interesting with the all white!
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Siffat Haider says:
Wow, this is incredible. I’ve fasted before, but not without water, or at least not for that period of time. In the past, when I have fasted without water for even 12 hours, I’ve felt so drained that I just end up sleeping for half the day – but I suppose that’s your body’s way of flushing out toxins!
xo
Siffat
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Melis says:
Thanks so much babe! We definitely were drinking water during the fast, otherwise not sure how I’d last that long either. 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend xx
Melis
visa says:
thank you for the tips
xx
Raquel says:
Wow! I never really knew that much about fasting, what a helpful and informative post 🙂
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glamdevils says:
Should really try this although I never last more that 3 hours 😀
xx
Zeynab says:
I fast as part of my religion and the benefits are amazing and I feel like people judge it rather giving it a fair go.
I was wondering whether you still drink water or not?
p.s I am so glad I have come across your blog, amazing!
Zeynab 🙂
The Beauty Load
Melis says:
Hi Zeynab, thanks so much for the kind of words! We did drink water during the fast. I have no idea how we’d survive otherwise hehe.
Have a good one! xx
Ela says:
Fasting is definitely good for boosting the metabolism, I’ve read many good things about it! Congrats for doing it for 24 hours, that’s really extreme!
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Cassandra says:
absolutely stunning…love it!!
Rachel says:
such a lovely look!
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