need a fast buddy pls!

[kathylsun]

hi guys,

i'm ready to go on a fast, say a water fast or even a juice fast (preferably water, it'll be my first time).

so was wondering if anyone would like to join the camp and support one another. i've done fast alone and with others; it's always easier to have others around and somehow more mental commitment too!

tx you!
kathy

[Aleesha Sattva]

we have a GREAT thread happening for juice feasters if you decide to go that route!!!

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=41394

[OneBite@aTime]

Hey, I woke up today ready to try my 2nd MC....for the who knows how many times...I did a 10 day last year....and am ready to to another-water sounds FANTASTIC to me, I really didn't feel like doing the lemon drinks again....I hate them.
Let me know!

[Jennifer2005]

hi guys,

i'm ready to go on a fast, say a water fast or even a juice fast (preferably water, it'll be my first time).

so was wondering if anyone would like to join the camp and support one another. i've done fast alone and with others; it's always easier to have others around and somehow more mental commitment too!

tx you!
kathy

Hi, Kathy. I am planning to start a partial fast (95% green powder or green juice) from this coming Sunday morning for about a week. Maybe we can support each other. Jennifer

[Jennifer2005]

Hey, I woke up today ready to try my 2nd MC....for the who knows how many times...I did a 10 day last year....and am ready to to another-water sounds FANTASTIC to me, I really didn't feel like doing the lemon drinks again....I hate them.
Let me know!

Oh, and Michelle. Of course I would like to have you as a fasting buddy too. Jennifer

[OneBite@aTime]

Okay guys...I'm in, but starting Monday....(late Sunday night) I didn't have everything I needed....will be going to the HFS today-it's an hours drive and I couldn't make it Friday.

[Jennifer2005]

Okay, Michelle. Happy shopping at HFS. I will start my green fast tomorrow.

Kathy, are you still around?

Jennifer

[OneBite@aTime]

Green fast, sounds interesting....I've got my supplies....will do the MC for the first few days...may then shift to water.....we'll see how it goes!
Jennifer-good luck on day one, let me know how you're doing!

[Jennifer2005]

Hi, Michelle. It sounds you are all prepared to start your MC/water fast. Happy fasting.

My day one of green fast is OK. I had several glasses of green powder drink. I did have some de-caf coffee. But I don't fuss over that. I feel well.

I did several three to five day water fasts in the past. I always felt very tired by the end of the second day in a water fast. This is my first green fast. I am curious to find out if I will not feel tired.

Jennifer

[OneBite@aTime]

Jennifer,
Sounds like you did well on day one.
I took my pm tea last night, getting ready for the am now and then plan on getting 80 oz of mc lemon drink and 40 oz of water down today. I'll let you know how I do.
Keep up the good work-sending positive vibes your way.

[Jennifer2005]

Hi, Michelle. How are things going today?

I modified my fasting regimen a little bit: Now I aim at 70% green juice and 30% other drinks (like fruit juice and clear vegi broth). And that is what I did today. My energy is down a little bit, but I am not as tired as I would in a water fast.

Jennifer

[OneBite@aTime]

Jennifer-is this day 2 or 3 for you?
All is well here so far, I have not had any mc lemon drink today-my daughter had an ortho appointment-then I took the girls to the zoo (didn't want a bathroom emergency). So, I've just had water. I plan on fixing a drink as soon as I get off of here.

[Jennifer2005]

Hi, Michelle. You are off to a great start. I figure water is even more cleansing than MC lemon drink. You sound you are full of energy today.

This is day 3 for me. I did OK. I had a large bowl of vegi broth, a glass of fruit juice, and plenty of green powder. I did have a minor slip: 2 bites of solid food while I shopped at WFS.

I still have good energy, except I don't feel like going to the gym. I guess it is OK to ease up a little bit on exercise.

Jennifer

[OneBite@aTime]

Jennifer,
Good Morning or Afternoon. I'm sorry to say that I'm back to eating....some kind of fasting buddy-I'm sorry about that. I'll still check in and support you daily....I was having some old binge/purge thoughts so, decided to go RAW instead...guilt free eating=no reason to purge!
Sending you all the best!

[Jennifer2005]

Hi, Michelle. It is alright that you are going back to raw eating, which may be what you really need at this time. Maybe at a future time we can be fasting buddies again. You did help me START my present fast. Happy eating. :) Jennifer

[OneBite@aTime]

Well, I'll be sending positive vibes your way for a healthy, peaceful fast.

[RawDrop]

I have been wanting to do a fast too! And I will totally need some support. I don't get much from my partner.

[Aleesha Sattva]

why not come join our juice feasting thread... we have LOTS of support to share!!!

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?p=430817#post430817

[Sacristia]

I am on my 7th day of my water fast. I would be happy to be a supporter, encourager, and a cheer leader if anyone would need one. :)

[SuBu]

I've heard detox is worse with a water fast. How bad is it? Why water as opposed to MC or juice? Tell me more, please.

[oai]

I am on my 7th day of my water fast. I would be happy to be a supporter, encourager, and a cheer leader if anyone would need one. :)

all of the above please. :)

[Sacristia]

Oai,

Have you started your fast yet? Where are you at in it.

I am happily on day 8 now. I can't believe I am there already -one full week- and I feel great!:)

[Sacristia]

I've heard detox is worse with a water fast. How bad is it? Why water as opposed to MC or juice? Tell me more, please.

Yes, the detox is worse with a water fast, if you have lived a horrible life style, putting all types of medication into your body, which some bit of it is trapped in your cells. When you water fast, you force all the toxins out of your body at a quicker rate then if you juice or MC. I have never done MC so I don't know the effects of that.

I try to fast regularly so my detox time is much shorter, but for my first serious fast, I fasted for 55 days and my detox time was HORRIBLE, but afterwards I felt like a new person. It was quite an expierence for me. :D That was in 2006.

I did a short fast in 2007 for 14 days and I detoxed a bit, but not as badly as the one in 2006. Of course my life style changed in 2006 when I did my water fast.

[oai]

i tried starting yesterday. for some reason, i was feeling so down and ate! yes. yes. eating for emotions is not good. :D

congratulations on day 8! you are great motivation for me! keep us updated on how it goes!