Lovely ladies

I hope you have enjoyed my fasting email series. As a reminder, fasting, when you strip it back, is really just a fancy word for eating a little less, on purpose and giving your body a break.

With Christmas just days away, food tends to be everywhere.
Treats, leftovers and grazing can easily lead to the feeling that things are starting to get a bit out of control.

I usually fast once a week, drinks only until dinner, then keep my evening meal light with yoghurt, berries, seeds and a simple vegetable dish.

When things feel indulgent or messy, I return to my food curfew, no food after a certain time.
It is my gentle reset, not a punishment.

Christmas week, however, needs a small tweak.

If the holidays already feels full, try one of these, not all of them.

Option 1: Create a Daily Start or End
Decide how your day will startorhow it will end.
That might be starting the day with protein and fibre or closing the kitchen at a set time in the evening. Everything in the middle can stay flexible.

Option 2: Choose One Lighter Day
Not a “fast”, just a lighter day. Soups, vegetables, protein, fewer snacks. Still eating, just giving your body a break.
One lighter day can quietly balance several indulgent ones and for me it aligns with my usual fast day.

I also recommend adding a short walk after mealsif you can. This is not to compensate, as I would never want to mislead you but to help digestion, steady blood sugar and appreciate the great outdoors.

This is not the week for rules, restriction or starting anything new. It rarely works and often falls apart.

If you would like to explore fasting more intentionally in the New Year, I have shared my thoughts here: blog link

With love & good vibes,

Jacqueline xx
Small actions → lasting change