Here’s how you can stay consistent with your fasting lifestyle while savoring the foods you cherish most by drinking a fasting hydration like FAST:RX:
1. Identify Your One Must-Have Indulgence
Is it your grandmother’s sweet potato pie? The stuffing? A perfectly salted turkey skin?
Pick one thing you can’t live without this season, and structure your eating window so you can truly enjoy it.
2. Shift Your Eating Window Later
If your holiday dinner is at 4 PM, for example, open your window at 2 PM. You’ll stay fasted during all the morning smells and kitchen prep.
3. Hydrate Early and Often
Electrolytes, water, herbal tea, and black coffee...and of course FAST:RX...can keep your fast easier to maintain—even with tempting aromas filling the house.
4. Break Your Fast Intentionally
Start with something light and protein-forward. Save the richer foods for later in the window so you don’t spike your appetite too quickly.
5. Keep Your Plate Conscious, Not Restrictive
Fasting gives you permission to enjoy your chosen meals. Eat mindfully, savor every bite, avoid autopilot eating.
6. Say No to Grazing
Holiday grazing derails fasting faster than full meals. Skip the snacking bowls; stay committed to your window.
7. Stick to Water Between Courses
It helps control appetite, reduces bloating, and keeps your fasting schedule on track.
8. Use the Morning for Movement or Relaxation
A walk, light stretching, or even meditation can help curb cravings and keep you busy during fasting hours.
9. Have a Post-Meal Close-Out Time
Set a firm end for your eating window—even if dessert is calling your name. Discipline here keeps everything aligned.
10. Resume Normal Fasting the Next Day
Don’t spiral. Whether you ate a little more or a little less than planned, simply return to your regular schedule. One indulgent window won’t undo your progress.
The result? A holiday that feels good physically, emotionally, and spiritually. A celebration of food and self-respect. A moment to enjoy with clarity rather than guilt.
