fasting for 20-40 days-Day 1

[Zaphirah]

I have been raw for the last 3.5 weeks and lost 11 lbs. That's good, but my bowels are not doing so well. I am eating fruits/veggies, low nuts/seeds, flax, 36-48 oz of green smoothie, and still I am only eliminating a few times a week. ??? Last year I fasted for 28 days and my elimination problems were cured, til I went 100% SAD a couple of months later. I am so uncomfortable. I have even tried an enema with very little results. I have been this way my whole life, sometimes a little better, sometimes a little worse, but always trouble.

So, here I am. Day 1. Not thrilled to "have" to do this, but motivated to feel much much better. I do not know how long I will fast. Somewhere between 20 and 40 days. Depending on how I feel, how fast I detox, etc. Only my body can tell me, not a set number, ya know? ;)

[Blazin'Jane]

so do you juice fast, or what? I'm fascinated by and curious about your resolve! I dope you'll keep us posted.

[aililiu]

im interested to see how this goes for you as well. i cant seem to get my digestion in order either. what kind of fast are you doing?

[MysticTree]

Good luck. I find a little exercise first thing when I get up (taking the dog out works well) helps raise my metabolic rate and keeps it raised throughout the day. Might that help with your elimination issues?

Georgina

[Zaphirah]

Thanks for your support. Yesterday went great. Not much hunger, no big problems.

I am doing a juice fast; juicing whatever I have on hand. Last night I made Carrot, beet, apple, with a little OJ in it. Pretty good. I made a half gallon, so it should last me til tomorrow. I have a gallon of fresh squeezed OJ on hand too. I am going to to my best to NOT have to use senna tea, but I may half to if my detox is too much.

MT-I'm getting a puppy this week or next. So I will DEFINITELY be up and about early in the morning. LOL!

[MysticTree]

MT-I'm getting a puppy this week or next. So I will DEFINITELY be up and about early in the morning. LOL!

and all through the night :rolleyes:

Georgina

[Conscious Midwife]

Don't you waste a lot of good and necessary iber when juicing?

Consider blending your whole fruits and veggies with a litle water and see if your BM's increase

When ever I'm backed up a handful of raw cashews and real juice from oranges always does the trick

[Zaphirah]

well I am purposely shutting my digestive system down for much need maintenance. LOL! FWIW-GS made me MORE constipated?????

[justinesmith]

I think a fast sounds great! Have you been taking any of Alissa's enzymes? I've NEVER had a prob. w/constipation on those babies. :)