Starting Sunday, August 24 @ 11:59 PM, until Sunday, August 31 11:59 PM  your challenge is to ...

Fasting, Do Ambel or Ekasnu Each Day

Religons have long maintanied that fasting is good for the soul, but its bodily benefits were not recongnized until the early 1900s, when doctors began recommending it to treat various disorders - such as diabetes, obesity, and epilepsy. Fasting allows the digestive system rest, allows for cleansing and detoxification of the body, promotes mental clarity, and promotes an inner stillness, enhancing spiritual connection.

Benefits of Fasting
1. Increased Energy Levels
2. Increased Immunity
3. Enhanced Liver Function
4. Reduced Allergy Symptoms
5. Improved Digestive Function
6. Improved Sleep
7. Improved Stability of Moods and Balance
8. Reduced Joint Aches and Pains
9. Increased Metabolism
10. Feeling of Calmness and Peace
Original Source: Benefits of Fasting

Suggested Reading:
The Benefits of Fasting - Read More
Is Fasting Healthy? - Can It Help You Lose Weight and Get Healthier?

This challenge was closed on 8/31/2014

12  members have accepted this challenge.
10  members have completed this challenge.

Congratulations to these participants for completing the challenge.   Hemant v. V Gandhi   Jagruti V Shah   Ketan Shah   Malay Shah   Naresh K Chadha   Pravin Dagli   SANGITA Y SHAH   Smruti Shah   Vaishali J Mehta   Yogesh Shah

The Weekly Health Challenge is a self-audited program designed to motivate the JCSC Wellness participants in reducing BMI on a weekly basis.

How it works:

1. Each week there will be a new health challenge. You can accept the challenge by accepting the pledge for each challenge. You can only accept a challenge from midnight on Sunday to midnight on Tuesday.

2. At the end of the week, you can declare if you have completed the challenge. You can only mark a challenge as completed from midnight on Sunday to midnight on Tuesday.

3. Every week, the participants that complete the challenge will be recognized on this page.