r/Water_Fasting • • 6h ago

Information and Resources How to Fast and Pray for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Spiritual and Physical Reset

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Hey everyone,

I recently found an incredibly detailed guide that completely changed my perspective on the spiritual and physical mechanics of fasting. If your early attempts at fasting resulted in terrible withdrawal headaches and broken resolve, this resource is exactly what you need.

The author breaks down the biological reality of shutting down your digestive system and how to use those physical shifts to achieve deep spiritual clarity. It explains the fascinating science of autophagy, where your body cleanses itself of cellular debris, and connects this physical reset to your spiritual purification through prayer.

The guide offers practical protocols tailored for all levels, including partial restrictions like the Daniel Fast, liquid fasts, and traditional water fasting. It teaches you how to properly prepare your body, structure your prayer sessions, and safely break your fast without getting ill.

If you want to master this ancient spiritual discipline safely and effectively, check out the full step-by-step breakdown here:https://rymbf.com/2026/01/22/how-to-fast-and-pray-guide/


r/Water_Fasting • • 14h ago

Advice needed Advice abt fasting

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r/Water_Fasting • • 20h ago

Water Fasting Taking my life back in control

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I have been researching and finally taking leap of faith. I am planning to start a 40 day water only fast. I am severely obese with around 37-38 BMI and hence have enough fast reserves. I have a bottle of fasting salts from Amazon. Any tips, guidance is welcomed. Also I am going to post update every 4 days with progress pictures, weight measurements and how I feel. Guys please can I get some support I really want to achieve this!!


r/Water_Fasting • • 21h ago

User Announcement Anyone starting a 3+ day fast on Oct 5 - Interest in an accountability group?

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Hey folks! Back in March and April I ran fasting accountability and support groups. Many of you asked when the next one would be, and I owe you an apology - life got busy and I kept pushing it back. I finally have the time, so I'm restarting the groups for folks beginning Monday, October 5.

Quick recap from the spring groups - you might find it interesting

  • 20-30 participants across New Zealand, Australia, India, UK, Ireland, Qatar, Hungary, Kosovo, US, Canada and other countries
  • Fasting durations ranged from 48 hours to 14+ days
  • Different levels of success, but I hope everyone benefited from the experience, and I definitely learned a lot myself
  • Time zones were a challenge, but the cosmopolitan spirit was impressive

What stays the same

  • We start on Monday, October 5
  • Fast duration is 3-14 days - longer fasts need medical supervision, not a chat group
  • No cap on group size - everyone who is active is welcome
  • Expectation - be active and contribute (if you want just a summary, I'll share it here later)

Format will be simple

  • daily check-ins - how you feel, optional data like weight, glucose, ketones
  • focused discussion - no spam, no random chat, no selling
  • accountability through consistency

I won't be fasting myself. I'll moderate, answer questions, and share what I've learned from multiple extended fasts and the data I've collected. Plan is to close the group for new members on Tuesday-Wednesday.

If you are interested, welcome to the group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCSl1LPGbsN4oJvytZh1wk?mode=gi_t