When I was in college I studied various martial arts. One day I was sparring and ran out of breath quickly and I realized that I needed to build my stamina. So, I began to run… a few miles at first, but eventually up to 18 miles. Through it all I learned about self determination and discipline, and that if I needed to run for help in an emergency, I could do it. In the same way, going without food will acclimate you to how it feels and it’s effects, and in the end, that you can survive. After all… in the “Rules of 3s” you can live 30 days without food, which is at the bottom of the list for survival.

I recommend that if you have health issues, consult your doctor first. For healthy individuals, you can begin with a 1-3 day fast, drinking plenty of fluids, preferably filtered water. There are many references to fasting on the web. I found this article to be quite helpful: http://www.wikihow.com/Perform-a-Water-Fast-Effectively-and-Safely. I’d love to hear about your fasting experience.