Our Fasting Courses

In all of our group and private fasting courses, you are gently guided through the key phases of the Buchinger fasting method. Together we share practical tips for everyday life, set personal intentions, and create a supportive space to discuss experiences, questions, and challenges.

Course structure

All fasting courses include:
• Preparation Day (at home): Guidance to prepare your body for fasting
• Fasting Meeting(s): Guided Group session(s) in Person or Private Session Online
• Reintroduction Day (at home): Instructions for gently breaking the fast

·       Develop a deeper awareness of hunger and satiety

·       Experience a sense of mental clarity and calm

·       Create space for self-reflection and greater body awareness

·       Support the development of healthier routines and eating habits

·       Feel lighter, more focused, and more connected to their body

·       Fasting can help reduce overall calorie intake and promote more mindful eating habits.

·       Regular periods without food may help the body respond more efficiently to insulin.

·       Longer eating breaks encourage the body to tap into its fat reserves for fuel.

·       Fasting allows the digestive organs time to rest and recover.

·       Fasting can activate the body’s natural “clean-up” process (Autophagy)

·       Fasting is linked to lower levels of certain inflammatory markers.

Prior to booking please acknowledge the following:

Fasting may not be suitable for everyone. It is important to consult your doctor before participating in a fasting course or a nutrition consultation with a fasting approach to determine whether fasting is suitable for you—especially if you have any health conditions or regularly take medication.

The fasting course offered is a guided wellness and preventive program and does not constitute medical or therapeutic treatment. It does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or therapy.

People who are not eligible to participate in our fasting programs:

·       Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals

·       Children and adolescents (under 18)

·       People who are underweight or have eating disorders (e.g., anorexia, bulimia)

·       Individuals with serious physical illnesses, such as: cardiovascular diseases, severe kidney or liver conditions, uncontrolled high blood pressure, cancer

·       People with Type 1 diabetes (due to risk of severe blood sugar fluctuations)

·       Individuals taking medications that require food intake or may be affected by fasting

·       Older adults with frailty or at risk of malnutrition

·       People with weakened immune systems or acute infections

Note: if you are booking a PRIVATE fasting course or nutrition counseling appointment:

Please contact me per Email maria@itstartswithfast.com or by phone +4916095879562 to confirm a specific date and time prior to booking. Online appointments are flexible and available Monday through Sunday, accommodating both European and American time zones. Please specify: your time zone, preferred date and time of appointment, and whether you’re looking for an online session, an in-person session at our location, or a private home visit. Language Options for private Appointments: English or German.