10/22/2026
WALKING THE TALK. NOT JUST PREACHING IT.
I recently completed a 60-hour fast, and I want to share my personal experience.
Not because everyone should fast for 60 hours. Not because longer is better. But because I believe in practicing what I teach, continuing to learn, and understanding the tools I educate my clients about.
Here's what I experienced:
Better sleep! My sleep wasn't bad before, but I definitely woke up feeling more rested and restored.
More mental clarity! Clearer thinking, better focus, and less mental clutter.
More energy and drive! I felt motivated, productive, and energized.
Metabolic changes! I monitored my urine with urinalysis strips, including ketones, to observe my body's shift toward utilizing fat for fuel.
A deeper connection with my body! Recognizing true physical hunger versus emotional eating, stress responses, or simply eating out of habit.
BUT HERE'S WHAT I WANT YOU TO UNDERSTAND.
I wasn't just going without food and hoping for the best.
I WAS SUPPORTING MY BODY THROUGH THE PROCESS.
I was intentional about hydration, appropriate electrolytes, and the supplements I chose to use.
I was also supporting my emotional well-being with Somatic Formulas, while paying attention to my nervous system, emotional patterns, and stress responses.
Because our physical health and emotional well-being are connected.
And for me, this experience wasn't just about metabolism. It was also about slowing down, listening, and recognizing what my body was actually asking for.
When practiced appropriately, fasting may support:
Improved insulin sensitivity
Better metabolic flexibility
Increased fat utilization for energy
Cellular maintenance pathways, including autophagy
Improvements in certain inflammatory markers
Greater awareness of hunger cues
NOW FOR THE NO-BS PART.
Fasting isn't for everyone.
Your hormones matter. Your stress levels matter. Your nervous system matters. Your nutritional status matters.
And just because I felt good during a 60-hour fast doesn't mean that's what YOUR body needs.
Electrolytes and supplements don't eliminate the risks of extended fasting, and not every supplement is appropriate during a fast.
Especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
I believe in walking the talk.
After more than 11 years of education and training, I'm still learning, questioning, researching, and exploring.
Not just for myself, but to better understand how to support the people who trust me with their wellness journeys.
And one of my biggest takeaways?
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is stop fighting our bodies and start listening to them.
This wasn't about deprivation. It was about intention, self-awareness, and learning.
I'm the Hope Dealer, but I'm not selling false hope, magic supplements, or another trendy protocol.
I believe in foundations. Individualized support. And health and healing on ALL levels — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
Curious about fasting, metabolic health, nervous system support, or understanding what YOUR unique body needs?
Let's get to the root of it.
Schedule your consultation with Holistic Works.
Because your body deserves more than a cookie-cutter protocol.