It's over. (day 34).

[Zaphirah]

I am offically ending my fast today. Today is day 34. I am 6 days short of my goal, but I cannot ignore the signals from my body anymore. For he last 3 days I have been incredibly hungry. I have been day dreaming about food, thinking about food constantly, even in my sleep! My stomach has been in a constant state of growling since wed-thurs. I was hoping to make it to next Friday, but I realized that I have put the # of days above my body's signals. I did not reach my goal weight by 3-5 lbs, but I won't give up on that. I think with raw foods and exercise my body will continue to change for the better. So today I didn't strain my juice. I will do that for 1-2 days, then switch to watermelon juice, then a couple of soaked prunes or dates, then move on to salads. I expect the process to take 4-8 days, depending on how I feel.

So, on one hand I am a little discouraged, but on the other I am proud of my accomplishment, the healing and my commitment to listen to my body rather than "prove" myself with sheer numbers.

Thanks to all of you who have supported me in this journey. Esp justine and starfire-you have been my backbone in all of this. ((((((friends))))))

[CaliRaw]

You did great!!! I am sooo impressed! :)

[Lady Green Jeans]

You really did fantastic. Congratulations on the great accomplishment. Can imagine how great you must feel.

[Aleesha Sattva]

wow, i'm so proud of you! 34 days!!! think of the health you've brought to your body.

and congratulations on the weight release!!!

[NYbutterfly]

Wow! You are such an inspiration! Good thinking listening to your body. You know how you when babies are ready to start eating solid foods they tend to stare you down when you eat "real" foods, try to grab at the food, etc? Our bodies KNOW when its time to start eating solids again. Awesome job!

[Yeshia]

Good for you I am soo proud of you:D