yeah...sometimes we should accept to take on some challenges. When i was still young I used to fast for prayers. so we could spend the whole day studying and praying up to 6:00 Pm. This used to happen each wednesday and friday cause all the guys in the youth ministry were supposed to respect . So, we became used to that and could sometimes forget to eat during other days.
Moreover, at the beginning it was so hard but slowly we got used. Some of us started having stomach problems and as we were not yet fit for life, we shifted for fasting only once a day. Still though we shifted some couldn't afford since their were not able to take on the challenge.
I hear fasting has long-term health benefits, but am not sure. I don't think I have ever fasted.
ahhahhaa...please try. I never reduced anything. Though starting is hard, i believe its adds a lot to our existence . When you fast, you learn to persevere hunger and try to live a better life ( charities, visiting orphans, forgiveness, love, neighbourhood,...).
For others its easy since some have really big issues to pray for.
I don't actually know your religious background and i'm really sorry if i do inconvenience you.