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Welcome to the Homeostasis Diet
How Did I Apply These Practices for 365 Days?
Fasting:
20 Hours Daily, Every Day for a Year: This included only consuming food within a four-hour window, creating a disciplined routine that balanced energy intake and focus.
3-5 Consecutive Days at the Beginning of Each Month: A longer fast, pushing the body and mind to go deeper into the benefits of metabolic flexibility and mental clarity.
Fasting, the deliberate abstinence from food for specific periods, is an ancient practice linked to both physical health and spiritual growth. Whether through intermittent fasting, water fasting, or dry fasting, the benefits range from weight loss to improved mental function and cellular repair. But take caution—ease into longer fasts gradually, and ensure you consume enough calories during eating periods to maintain balance.
To learn more, Google: "Fasting how to guide NCBI"
Microbiome:
All Meals Prepared by Self, Single-Ingredient Foods Only: This approach gave full control over what entered my body, directly influencing my gut health and overall well-being.
Your gut microbiome—comprising trillions of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms—plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, and even mental health. By simplifying your diet to whole, single-ingredient foods, you support a balanced microbiome, optimizing not only physical health but also mental clarity. Remember, everything is energy being transformed—from the food you consume to the thoughts you think.
To learn more, Google: "Depression and Gut Microbiome NCBI"
Food:
Refer back to the section on the microbiome.
Food is more than just fuel—it's a complex influence on health, culture, and environment. Understanding how different foods impact your body, hormones, and mood is vital. For example, understanding your body's reaction to caffeine or the addictive nature of certain processed foods can unlock powerful changes in your health and behavior.
To learn more, Google: "Dopamine and Food NCBI"
Breathing:
15-Minute Timer All Day: Every 15 minutes, a timer would go off as a conscious reminder to anchor back into breath, resetting my focus and grounding my presence.
Wim Hof Method Breathing Sessions Each Morning, followed by Cold Showers.
Conscious breathing, whether through deep breathing exercises, pranayama, or box breathing, has profound effects on physical and mental health. It reduces stress, improves lung capacity, and enhances mindfulness. Ask yourself: how many breaths have you taken while reading this without any conscious awareness?
To learn more, Google: "Breathing and psychology anxiety NCBI"
Meditation:
1-Hour Daily Sessions Between 11 AM - 1 PM
Meditation is the practice of focusing the mind, reducing stress, and cultivating clarity. A consistent practice of stillness enhances your ability to navigate life’s challenges with equanimity and insight.
To learn more, Google: "Dopamine time and human impulsivity NCBI"
Subconscious Affirmations:
7-8 Hours of Sleep + Affirmations
The power of subconscious affirmations lies in their ability to reprogram underlying beliefs through repetition. Positive self-talk during sleep can influence behaviors, mindset, and overall well-being.
To learn more, Google: "Sleeping affirmations reprogram structures in the brain NCBI"
Grounding:
Combined with Meditation, Sitting in Grass by a Tree
10 Minutes Barefoot in Unsprayed Grass
Grounding, or earthing, is the practice of connecting with the Earth's surface, often by walking barefoot. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects and enhance emotional stability by allowing the body's energy to balance naturally with the Earth's electrons.
To learn more, Google: "Ground and blood NCBI"
Energy:
Energy is not just about calories or physical stamina; it is the thoughts you entertain, the media you consume, and the environments you inhabit. To protect my energy, I wore headphones throughout the day to block unwanted influences, consciously choosing what I let into my mental space.
To learn more, Google: "Qigong and energy in the body NCBI"
Cold Exposure:
Daily Cold Showers (at least 1 minute) as part of the Wim Hof Method.
Exposing your body to cold has benefits ranging from improved circulation to mood enhancement. In the winter, hikes in shorts and boots allowed for even greater cold adaptation and resilience training.
To learn more, Google: "Activation of the autonomic nervous system Wim Hof NCBI"
Vibrations:
Intentional Listening and Communication Only
The vibrations we expose ourselves to—whether through words, music, or sound—have a direct effect on our emotional and mental states. I limited my communication to essential interactions, only listening to books or content that aligned with my values and goals.
To learn more, Google: "Vibrational medicine NCBI"
Physics:
I learned that if I wanted something, all I had to do was speak it into existence among those who shared my intention. We all seek something—be it growth, connection, or understanding. Recognize that the energy you project attracts the same.
In physics, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. Similarly, reading these words is an act of energy transfer—consciousness passing from one form to another. The hope is that this energy sparks movement in you, a shift that disrupts stagnation and catalyzes meaningful change.
To learn more, Google: "Quantum physics in neuroscience and psychology: a neurophysical model of mind–brain interaction"
Morning Routine:
Wake up with your affirmations still playing. As you open your eyes, start your day with 20 deep, intentional breaths while stretching in bed, creating a bridge between the subconscious state of sleep and the conscious clarity of the waking world. After this grounding exercise, head straight to the shower. Begin with warm water for about 45 seconds to relax your muscles and draw blood vessels to the surface, then turn the dial all the way to the coldest setting to shock your system into alertness. This cold exposure invigorates both body and mind, bringing you fully into the present moment.
Once you’re dressed, put on your headphones and dive into a book—preferably at 2x speed to maximize information absorption. During this time, I would remain in a fasted state, consuming only water, black coffee, or green tea. For example, my typical morning began with an early rise, a cold shower, and then a two-hour bike ride while listening to a book.
You’ll find that waking up early, before the sun or world has fully come to life, grants you a sacred window of uninterrupted solitude. It’s in these quiet hours that high achievers often make their greatest strides. And just think—by listening to a book at 2x speed for 2 hours each morning, you’re setting yourself up for exponential growth in knowledge, perspective, and mental clarity.
Books have an unparalleled power to displace old thought patterns and introduce new ways of seeing the world. Many people limit their understanding to the shallow content they consume online—quick videos or brief articles that skim the surface of knowledge. But there’s a depth to books that you cannot achieve through a 20-second video. An 8-hour book forces you to engage deeply, to consider, and to reflect—creating a widening gap between those who read and those who simply scroll through life.
Your morning is about setting your intentions for the day. You have a choice each day: to wake up and create something positive for yourself or to become a slave to your phone, allowing it to dictate your emotions, thoughts, and focus. Remember, you are connected to an infinite array of possibilities, and every morning you wake with a desire for more, that potential is already within your grasp. The key is how you use the tools at your disposal.
Work and Meditation:
During this time, I worked for a landscaping company, which allowed my hands to be busy while my ears were free. Throughout the day, I listened to books, using work as an opportunity for continuous learning. At around 11 or 12, I’d take a break, find a spot in the grass beneath a tree, and meditate for 60 minutes. Meditation served as a reset, a way to ground myself amidst the activity of the day, before diving back into my audio learning until finishing the first book by around 2 PM, often starting a second immediately after.
If you’re in a job that doesn’t allow for this kind of personal development, consider whether there’s an alternative role that offers the same pay while freeing your ears or eyes. It might mean stepping out of your comfort zone or taking a leap, but it’s worth it. Imagine listening to a book every day while others are stuck repeating the same phrases or actions, bound by monotony. Freeing your ears can transform your perspective on the world around you, changing not only what you see but how you understand what you see—because that understanding shapes your entire experience.
Exercise and Eating:
After work, I’d head to the gym for at least an hour, pushing my body and clearing my mind through exercise. Post-workout, I’d break my fast within a short eating window. While the specifics of what to eat will vary depending on individual gut health and genetics, single-ingredient foods are generally a safe bet. For instance, I’d eat blueberries, which are quickly absorbed by the body through GLUT5 receptors. For a more detailed guide, a 172-page paper on gut restoration featuring 111 meals, curated by our dietitian, is available in this community
Initially, I followed a 16:8 fasting schedule, gradually transitioning to a more challenging 20:4 window. Compressing my meals into such a narrow time frame was difficult, requiring me to consume enough calories while maintaining nutritional balance. But over time, my body adapted, and the benefits became increasingly apparent.
Evening Routine:
After my evening meal, I’d take a warm shower to relax and wind down, followed by 45 minutes of additional listening—content that inspired, educated, or aligned with my goals. The rest of my evening was dedicated to walking outdoors while continuing to listen to books, keeping my body active and my mind open until bedtime. As I slept, I would return to affirmations, allowing positive messages to reinforce my subconscious and prepare me for the next day.
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