I’ve been thinking about doing a three-day fast for a while now — not as a challenge, but as a way to listen. To see what happens when I give my body absolute quiet.

I’ve spent the past few years rebuilding my health after losing my gallbladder, learning to navigate celiac disease, and slowly understanding how delicate digestion really is. Everything I’ve done has been about creating structure, not restriction — this fast is just another step in that rhythm.

Before I start, I want my readers (and future self) to know: this isn’t a “detox.” It’s not about losing weight or punishing myself. It’s about creating space for repair. Our bodies are brilliant when we stop micromanaging them.

🩵 Step 1: Setting My Intentions

I want to approach this fast gently — no all-or-nothing thinking. My goal is to support my gut and mind, not shock my system.

For three days, I’ll focus on peace, hydration, and letting my body handle its own cleanup.

💧 Step 2: Hydration First

The day before I begin, I’ll drink extra water, herbal teas, and electrolytes (Trace Minerals — just a few drops in water). I’ll also have my last proper meal: something easy to digest like chicken, rice, and a cooked vegetable.

That helps the transition — it’s like turning down the volume instead of slamming the power off.

🍵 Step 3: Building My Support Kit

Here’s what’s staying with me during the fast:

Herbal teas: licorice root, slippery elm, marshmallow root, and lemon balm. Collagen powder: one scoop daily in my morning GoGo tea for gut-lining support. Trace Minerals & magnesium: to keep electrolytes steady and prevent fatigue. Journaling and light walks: to redirect energy and keep focus gentle.

I’m skipping anything that pushes detox too hard — no saunas, no rebounder, no heavy exercise. This is about stillness.

🌸 Step 4: Emotional Prep

This part might be harder than the physical one. I’m used to nurturing myself through meals — cooking, sipping tea, tasting new things. Taking that away for three days feels foreign. But I’m curious to see what surfaces when food isn’t the comfort.

✨ Step 5: Planning the Re-Entry

Even before I start, I’m already thinking about the refeed — soft eggs, broth, and gratitude. Fasting only works if refeeding is slow and respectful. I want to treat that first bite like medicine.

This week is about preparation — not just gathering supplies, but tuning my mindset.

I’ll share each day of the fast once I begin, but for now, I’m simply getting ready. My hope is that this post reminds anyone reading that healing starts long before the first step.