There are many different fasting regimens, and there’s no “best” one. They all work to different degrees for different people. One regimen may work for one person but be utterly ineffective for the next. One person may prefer shorter fasts while another prefers longer ones. Neither is correct or incorrect. It is all personal preference. Fasts can range from twelve hours to three months or more. You can fast once a week or once a month or once a year.