The Only Good Reason to Fast | Mind Pump 2938

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  @Chaz_r · 3 weeks ago

  Justin “they didn’t think it was just demons?” 😂😂😂

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  @AlfonsoSanfordTV506f · 3 weeks ago

  Roxelirum Ultra > boron for me. Not even close.

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  @luisd7058 · 3 weeks ago

  Love that you guys touched on the spiritual and historical roots of fasting.<br><br>Modern culture treats fasting either as an intermittent biohack or an optional lifestyle choice. But across 2,000 years of Christian tradition, it was an indispensable pillar of spiritual discipline. Christ didn’t say if you fast, He commanded: &quot;And when you fast...&quot; (Matt 6:16).<br><br>As St. Thomas Aquinas pointed out, the primary purpose is taming the flesh. Food is our most basic daily desire, mastering it builds the exact spiritual muscle required to resist deeper vices like lust, wrath, and pride. Fasting isn&apos;t punishment, it&apos;s spiritual conditioning. The ancient practice of fasting before receiving the Eucharist was designed for that exact reason: to detach us from physical reliance and hunger for what actually endures.<br><br>Fasting is spiritual reps. You build the capacity to say &quot;no&quot; to the flesh so you have the freedom to say &quot;yes&quot; to higher virtues. <br><br>Awesome to hear you guys bring historical depth into the conversation.

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  @ChristinaFlesner-iq6bp · 3 weeks ago

  Awesome topic, years ago I did intermittent fasting, and kept going longer and longer, I have stomach issues and so it did make my stomach feel better but I cut my calories so low I destroyed my metabolism and my strength plummeted.

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  @ryandeffley7652 · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  I must be an exception.😂 I did IF for 12yrs with success. Hit 200+ grams of protein in two meals, never lost muscle, had strength, no binge disorders, etc..<br><br>But last year, I finally decided to return to breakfast/4 meals per day. Now, the only time I fast is if I get a bad night&apos;s sleep. I&apos;ll sip black coffee for the caffeine, and it blunts hunger.

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  @andreat1828 · 3 weeks ago

  Rear delt fly tips at the end-gold!

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  @lana_blue · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  I&apos;m not in a higher income bracket, and I regularly give - normally directly to people who need support rather than an organisation. &nbsp; One of the most unexpected uplifting feelings I&apos;ve ever experienced was when I sponsored a series of local classes that’s free for men to attend at a small local gym/training space that focuses on both physical and mental health - and especially the importance of social connections to health. <br><br> I had no idea it would feel that incredible personally. &nbsp;I&apos;m not commenting to go <b>oh I donated this money</b> but to encourage people to do the same. &nbsp;<br><br>Supporting both the small local team who runs it, and the group of people who attend was my initial motivation. &nbsp; <br><br>The actual feeling was incredible! &nbsp;<br><br>I highly encourage anyone reading this to do the same (support your local community directly).

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  @luisprado8980 · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  I think most people do fasting wrong because it is never completely explained. You can&apos;t just eat whatever you want in the feeding window. You still need to stick to whole foods during your feeding window. They did not touch on some key benefits. &nbsp;Most people have bad eating habits they eat when they are bored like in the car driving, when watching TV or reach for the box of donuts during a work meeting. Fasting helps break those bad eating habits. The general population is addicted to process food and really need to understand the underlying reasons why they eat. Dr Jason Fung goes over the &nbsp;reasons why we eat actual hunger, emotional and Conditioned.

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  @Burkhimself · 3 weeks ago

  Thanks for answering my Q ! <br>💪🏼

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  @bennyb44 · 3 weeks ago

  Black Powder pre workout was coming in individual sticks 20 years ago <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxHPVBleM7M&amp;t=2001">33:21</a>

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  @christapovec · 3 weeks ago

  whenever my clients get stressed out about finding food at the airport, I always tell them to fast. It makes things so much simpler

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  @selso101 · 3 weeks ago

  Great a new episode !

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