SparX by Mukesh Bansal

I Tried Fasting For 10 Weeks and… | Solo Episode | Sparx

Jun 28, 2025
Dive into the transformative world of fasting, where personal experiences meet cutting-edge science. Discover how a 10-week journey can enhance energy, mental clarity, and health. Explore the historical and cultural ties of fasting, linked to spiritual growth across various traditions. Uncover the evolution of human dietary habits and the remarkable benefits of fasting on metabolism and brain function. This insightful discussion offers practical guidance for incorporating fasting into daily life, debunking myths along the way.
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ANECDOTE

Mukesh's 10-Week Fasting Journey

  • Mukesh Bansal fasted for 10 weeks, eating just one and a half meals daily with black coffee outside eating windows.
  • He experienced improved mental clarity, lost 6 kg, and saw a drop in HbA1c and cholesterol levels.
INSIGHT

Fasting Retrains Fat Burning

  • Frequent eating stops the body from burning stored fat for energy, which is unnatural based on human evolutionary history.
  • Fasting retrains the body to burn fat, a critical mechanism designed by natural selection.
INSIGHT

Modern Meals Disrupt Metabolism

  • Agriculture and industrialization led to predictable meals and frequent eating, disrupting natural human metabolism.
  • This shift encouraged constant calorie intake, reducing the body's ability to burn stored fat.
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