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Mind Over Meal: What I Learned from Eating Once a Day for 30 Days
At the end of February this year, I took on a 30-day challenge to eat only one meal a day. I skipped breakfast and lunch, avoided snacks, avoided fast foods and only had dinner. Throughout the day, I drank only water. I was inspired to do this after reading numerous articles about the benefits of extended fasting.
While I had already practiced intermittent fasting and followed a pescatarian diet for almost a year, I still felt the need to make a drastic change in my daily eating habits. I also committed to going to the gym two to three times a week. I was both excited and nervous.
About two years ago, I started a pescatarian diet, which lasted around ten months. It ended when I accidentally ate a spinach dip at a family event, not realizing it contained chicken. While the dip was delicious, it interrupted my diet. Up until that moment, I had been focused on making it a lifestyle change rather than just a temporary adjustment. I was disappointed that day. Yes, I could have simply moved on and overlooked the mistake, but it didn’t feel right. So, I went back to my regular eating habits.
The following year, I worked out at home but ate heavier meals. While I noticed a small change in my appearance, it wasn’t significant enough for others to see. People still asked if I was pregnant —…
