fasting
Voluntary food abstention
Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food, drink, or both for a period of time.
Religious fasting appears across traditions—Muslims fast during Ramadan, Jews on Yom Kippur, Christians during Lent.
Medical fasting prepares patients for procedures or blood tests.
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a health practice: I've been fasting sixteen hours a day.
The adjective fasting describes the state: fasting blood sugar.
Voluntary forgoing of indulgences
- self-denialRestraining one's own desires
- restraintControl over impulses
- refrainingChoosing not to act
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
abstention · temperance · moderation · self-restraint · self-control · renunciation · deprivation · sacrifice
Focused attention practice
- prayerAddress to deity
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- pietySincere religious devotion
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
purity · sacrifice · transcendence · introspection · enlightenment · asceticism · mindfulness · sanctity
Ninth Islamic month
- LentChristian fasting season
- Yom KippurAnnual Jewish atonement observance
- AshuraIslamic day of fasting
- NavratriNine-night Hindu festival
Tisha B'Av · iftar · sunrise · sunset · lunar · abstain · observance · feast day
Cellular nutrient conversion
- ketosisFat metabolism producing ketones
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
intermittent · weightloss · glycemic · hydration · cholesterol · energy · endurance · circadian
Cellular self-degradation process
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- insulin sensitivityCells' glucose uptake ability
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
glycogen · ghrelin · leptin · growth hormone · cortisol · ketones · homeostasis · catabolism
Mental strength resisting impulse
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
commitment · fortitude · resolve · patience · sacrifice · steadfastness · tenacity · dedication
Substance removal process
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
- renewalMaking current again
- flushSame suit, five cards
rejuvenation · purge · elimination · reset · clarity · lightness · revitalize · refresh
abstinence
Voluntary forgoing of indulgences
- self-denialRestraining one's own desires
- restraintControl over impulses
- refrainingChoosing not to act
forbearance · abstention · temperance · moderation · self-restraint · self-control · renunciation · deprivation · sacrifice · hunger
meditation
Focused attention practice
- prayerAddress to deity
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
- pietySincere religious devotion
devotion · purity · sacrifice · transcendence · introspection · enlightenment · asceticism · mindfulness · sanctity · pilgrimage
Ramadan
Ninth Islamic month
- LentChristian fasting season
- Yom KippurAnnual Jewish atonement observance
- AshuraIslamic day of fasting
Navratri · Tisha B'Av · iftar · sunrise · sunset · lunar · abstain · observance · feast day · vigil
metabolism
Cellular nutrient conversion
- ketosisFat metabolism producing ketones
- autophagyCellular self-degradation process
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
glucose · intermittent · weightloss · glycemic · hydration · cholesterol · energy · endurance · circadian · longevity
autophagy
Cellular self-degradation process
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- insulin sensitivityCells' glucose uptake ability
mitochondria · glycogen · ghrelin · leptin · growth hormone · cortisol · ketones · homeostasis · catabolism
willpower
Mental strength resisting impulse
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
determination · commitment · fortitude · resolve · patience · sacrifice · steadfastness · tenacity · dedication · mindset
detox
Substance removal process
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
- renewalMaking current again
flush · rejuvenation · purge · elimination · reset · clarity · lightness · revitalize · refresh · break
- cultural practicesmusic, dance, art, religion, marriage
- cultural traditionsflamenco, tango, kabuki, hula, capoeira
- food culturefood customs, table manners, food traditions, culinary traditions, dining etiquette
- customscustoms, customs clearance, wedding custom, customs declaration, burial custom
- diet termscalorie counting, portion control, low carb, low fat, sugar free
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
fastingeating
Ingesting sustenance
consuming · feeding · nonfasting · dining · feasting
fastinggorging
Eating greedily, excessively
binging · feasting · overeating · stuffing · gluttony
fastingfeasting
Eating sumptuously together
celebrating · revelry · indulgence · Mardi Gras · carnival
- fasting periodDuration of voluntary hunger
- intermittent fastingScheduled cycles of eating and abstaining
- religious fastingForgoing meals for faith
- ritual fastingDeliberate food avoidance for devotion
- fasting glucoseBlood sugar measured unfed
- prayer and fastingSpiritual disciplines of petition and abstinence