How do you do a fast?

I had a friend who would fast about once a month and sometimes do it for about a week. I never understood that. You know that the meal we eat in the morning is called Breakfast because we are breaking the fast from going all night without eating. In the old Jewish culture they could not eat after sunset so on long winter nights it was an extended time between meals. The primary purpose of a fast is to clean the body and mind of impurities. A 24 hour fast does a good job at that but a 48 hour fast does even better. If you have any medical conditions clear it with your doctor first. If not get prepared to cleanse yourself. It is surprising how clear your mind is afterwards. Even with all the dreaming of a big fat cheese burger during the fast.

A fast can be for any amount of time that you choose. Most common is a single day. I have had to do a 48 hour fast for medical reasons and it left me drained of all energy. Remember that water is still essential and is allowed during fasting. And when you are done with the fast start back eating slowly.

I think the best bet is to first off think about all or any health issues you may have...secondly decide what type of fast you want to do since there are various forms, figure out what your goal is and if you've never done it before I would seriously consider talking to your doctor FIRST just for safety reasons.... When I fast (for detoxing purposes) I try to do it for 2-5 days (I'm actually due for one soon) and I dont just cut out food and drink right away, if I'm doing it for 5 days for example I'll wean myself from regular foods to fresh fruits and strictly water, then just water then towards the end back to fresh fruits/veggies then back to my normal eating habits if that makes sense..

Listen, as long as you are truly fasting and during this time are in your Word and praying to God, He will honor it! It's up to you to set a good timeline and type of fast. Fasting can be from anything - liquids, food, types of food, even fasting from TV, radio, talking on the phone, etc. The fasting from food & liquids is really good because it allows your spirit to become stronger than your flesh - but you need to make sure to replace that natural food with the bread of life. Hope this helps.

Depends on your own commitment, if 2 days is enough for you, than go for it :) but if u feel it doesn't adequate, than just add some more days. But for first timer i think 1-2 days is ok since fasting is not that easy. It doesn't just about not eating, but i think it's more focusing on how we control our emotion, not easily get angry, upset and not following all this "flesh" wants :) I usually do it just for 1-2 days & for me the most important thing in fasting is how we do the fast, i usually give more time to pray & read the bible. About not eating things i usually do it in 2 ways : 1. I eat breakfast in the morning at 6 am, then i stop eating & drinking at all until 6pm, then i eat & drink again normally. 2. The day before i fast (yesterday), i stop eat anything at 10pm, than i start to fast until tomorrow noon at 2-3pm, depends on how my body condition, if i feel i still can fast for a few more hours, i keep doing it, until i think i can't handle it anymore. it's better to stop it right away than suddenly fainted or fall sick LOL