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The Fasting Roadmap: Build Discipline, Clarity & Spiritual Strength by Reclaiming Mind Over Body

April 08, 20255 min read

“If you let your body control your mind, you’ll stay stuck in cravings. But if you train your mind to command your body, you’ll unlock clarity, energy, and purpose.”


At the beginning of 2025, I joined my church in a 21-day fast.

Because I was still training in the gym, I modified the fast to maintain muscle: just protein powder, fruits, veggies, and nuts. Protein pre- and post-workout only, and food only when absolutely necessary.

But I didn’t just fast from food.

I fasted from the news. From negativity. From anything that could disrupt my mission to cultivate an elite mindset. I doubled down on prayer and let go of anything that didn’t serve my spiritual, mental, and physical alignment.

💡 Yes, I dropped body fat and 13 pounds in 21 days.
💡 But the real win? Energy levels I hadn’t felt in years. Mental clarity that was off the charts. Spiritual connection like never before.

And now I know this for sure:

👉 Fasting is hard.
👉 Prayer is essential.
👉 But this roadmap is the perfect complement to help you crush it.


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What Is Fasting?

Fasting is the intentional sacrifice of something valuable—usually food—for spiritual, mental, or physical growth.

It has been practiced for centuries across all major religions and in modern science-backed health and performance protocols.

Whether it’s food, social media, or negativity—fasting is about strengthening mind over matter.

“Fasting is not about losing weight or body fat although it's an added benefit. It’s about gaining clarity, focus, strength, connection and living on purpose.” — T Scott


The Benefits of Fasting (Backed by Science)

Mental Clarity & Focus

“When the stomach is empty, the mind becomes sharp.” – Ancient proverb
A 2024 Psychology Today article showed fasting increases productivity and emotional regulation.

Physical Health
Johns Hopkins reports fasting may boost metabolism, reduce inflammation, and protect brain function.

Spiritual Growth
By silencing the distractions of the world, fasting allows a deeper connection to God and greater spiritual clarity.

Discipline & Self-Control
When you control your cravings, you gain control of your life.

“Fasting is the greatest remedy—the physician within.” — Paracelsus


Why an Elite Mindset Is Crucial for Fasting

Fasting isn’t a physical challenge—it’s a mental war. Cravings, fatigue, and distractions will push back hard. That’s why mindset is everything.

Your body will say:

  • “Just a bite won’t hurt.”

  • “You’ve done enough.”

  • “This is too hard.”

An elite mindset is what allows you to respond:

🔥 “I control my body—not the other way around.”
🔥 “I choose clarity over comfort.”
🔥 “I finish what I start.”

“Discipline is doing what you said you would do, long after the feeling has left you.” — David Goggins


When Should I Fast?

One of the most common questions people ask:
“Do I have to wait for something organized—like Lent, Ramadan, or a church challenge?”

Absolutely not.

💡 You can fast anytime you want to experience the mental, spiritual, or physical benefits discussed here.

  • Need to reset your mindset? Fast.

  • Lacking clarity in a big decision? Fast.

  • Feeling spiritually distant? Fast.

  • Struggling with discipline or focus? Fast.

  • Want to improve health and fitness? Fast.

Fasting is not just an event—it’s a tool. One you can use anytime to reconnect, rewire, and realign with your highest purpose.

“You don’t need permission to become the most disciplined version of yourself.”

What Is Sisu Vida?

Sisu Vida is a mind rewiring platform built to help you permanently transform your mindset through our proven 6-method system. Fasting is not easy, especially getting started. Sisu Vida will get you to the finish line. You get:

🔥 24/7 Unlimited Access
🔥 Permanent rewiring—not temporary motivation
🔥 Fast results, deep clarity, elite discipline
🔥 All for the price of a gym membership


🚀 The Fasting Roadmap: 7 Steps to Mental & Spiritual Transformation

1. Problem Shifting – Clear Daily Mental Clutter Before You Begin

“I can’t do this.”
“I need to eat or I’ll lose control.”
“I’ve tried before and failed.”

🔥 Problem Shifting clears these thoughts before they become excuses. When your mind is clean, your discipline becomes unstoppable.


2. Blockage Shifting – Remove Deep Mental Resistance

“I get too irritable.”
“I’m not a disciplined person.”
“Fasting isn’t for me.”

🔥 Blockage Shifting targets subconscious resistance and unlocks internal calm and power.


3. Identity Shifting – Become a Fasting Warrior

“I’m not someone who fasts.”
“I don’t have that kind of willpower.”

🔥 With Identity Shifting, you stop pretending and start aligning with your true power identity—disciplined, strong, clear-minded, and deeply spiritual.


4. Belief Shifting – Rewire Limiting Beliefs

❌ “Fasting makes you weak.”
❌ “I’ll crash without food.”
❌ “I’m not strong enough.”

🔥 A belief is a thought powered by a negative emotion. Belief Shifting strips away the emotion so the thought has no power over you.


5. Trauma Shifting – Heal Emotional Triggers Around Food

Many people eat to numb stress, avoid emotions, or feel in control.

🔥 Trauma Shifting releases old pain and emotional patterns tied to food and self-worth.


6. Reality Shifting – Align Your Fast with Clear Purpose

This is your goal-achievement tool.

✅ Set your spiritual, mental, and physical intention
✅ Visualize success with clarity
✅ Execute with elite discipline

🔥 You’re not hoping to finish the fast—you’re mentally preparing to crush it.


7. Maintenance – Keep the Clarity Going After the Fast

✅ Use Reality Shifting weekly to stay aligned
✅ Use Problem Shifting to remove new distractions
✅ Use fasting as a tool—not just an event

“When the mind leads, the body follows.”


🎯 Final Thoughts: Fasting Is the Ultimate Mindset Test

Fasting is about more than skipping food. It’s about reclaiming your power.

🔥 It’s the decision to choose discomfort over comfort.
🔥 Purpose over pleasure.
🔥 Discipline over distraction.

🔥 Mind controls body.

And when you win this battle—you become unstoppable.

“If you don’t control what you eat, you can’t control anything else.” — David Goggins


Are You Ready to Fast with Power?

Most people will never experience the clarity that fasting brings because they let their cravings lead their life.

You’re not most people.

You’re ready to break free from comfort and step into clarity, connection, and complete mental control.

✅ 24/7 Unlimited Access to mind shifting sessions
✅ Rewire your mindset for discipline, clarity, and connection
✅ Let go of cravings and chaos—forever
✅ All for the price of a gym membership

Let’s fast with purpose. Let’s finish with power.

Not yet a member? Let’s go.

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T Scott

T Scott is CEO and Founder of Sisu Vida Elite Mind & Body and Founder and Motivational Speaker and Coach of T Scott Elite.

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