Consider the power of a made-up mind.
Much like a runner whose greatest secret is to have a made-up mind on the distance they’re running before starting the run, one of the greatest keys with fasting, is to make a decision before we start how long we’ll fast for.  Writing your commitment down, telling others for accountability purposes and planning your diary well to avoid tempting situations all helps to stick to your decision. However, if you do falter, don’t let that stop you, just pick up from where you had your ‘pause’ moment and keep pressing into God.
Don’t over commit.
A marathon runner can’t just turn up to the race line without any training. It’s best to start with small runs to prepare the body. In the same way, when we start to fast we should start small, start short – our bodies require conditioning to it. Once we’ve succeeded at a one day fast, the prospect of a three day fast becomes far less daunting.
Prepare well in the kitchen.
It’s a great idea to be well prepared in the kitchen before the fast begins.   Possibly prepare some meals in advance, particularly if we’re responsible for providing meals for family. Or maybe you need to stock up on all the essential Daniel Fast foods so you can avoid the supermarkets on your fasting days.
You may need to talk to a doctor before you begin a fast.
We recommend that you consult with your doctor or health professional before taking part in any fast; especially for persons with medical conditions, anyone taking medication, pregnant women and mothers who are nursing. All children and youth under the care of parents need to consult with their parents or caregivers if they are taking part in fasting.  On completing the fast we advise that you not rush back into eating the regular foods you ate before the fast, as it may cause some minor discomfort in your body.