Fasting together for February!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Since the January fasting thread (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=57342) is so long, I thought I'd start up a new one for February.

I am still fasting on whatever I feel like fasting on in the moment. It might be coconut water (liquid inside the young coconut), it might be water, tea or a veggie or fruit juice.

I'm 39 days in to my fast and still going strong. I'm not sure how long I'll fast, but I'm open, willing and able to do this for a while longer. The joke in our home is that I will be done by Thanksgiving LOL

So... let's fast. ER, Border, bike, dharma, Renee, MR, donna... Beth and Earthmama are you two still fasting? I'm sure I'm missing some... let's do this!!!
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This is the commitment I make to my Self:

During this fast I am choosing to drink a minimum of 2 litres of water every day and as much juice as I choose.

If I'm only drinking water, I'll up my intake according to my body's desires.

I choose to only consume raw live juices and lots of water.

I will surround myself with Love.

I will remember to be kind with others and gentle with my Self.

If I'm grumpy, I'll go take a walk, light a candle, take a bath or meditate.

I will not end my fast on a bad day.
I will not end my fast today, but I can choose today to end it tomorrow.

I will remember that I am a cherished child of The God/dess and my spiritual beliefs, my body and other people's knowledge will guide me during my fast.

[revdrcyn]

I am so in!!!

Have a few gourmet leftovers in the fridge that I will finish today.

Let's do it!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

excellent!!! i hope to add a little more movement to my fast this month. i pretty much did nothing (movement wise) during january. i'm a lazy slug right now... not sure if it's just cause it's winter... or what.

and more meditation as well. although i do meditate daily... i would like to kick it up a notch!

[The French One]

Hi!

Not been on the forums for a while, but kept on living raw.
I have planned to fast for February, and began January 30. Water fast at the moment, and I may switch to juice fast after a while. My goal is to fast for the complete month.
I've already done several fasts before, but not this long. I'll see and listen to my body.

So, it will be a pleasure to join this thread! Thank you for creating it Aleesha!

[donnyandcathy]

I'm in, and very excited to attempt to fast on water, juice, and herbal tea the month of February.
I will really need the support and encouragement here, and no I'm not a weak person, I just really love food, and I live in a house with 4 kids who homeschool, and a hubby that likes his food too ;)
And I will encourage others, and offer any insight if I have any to share.

Is it better to start your fast with your first day being a water fast?
I'm just wondering since I've been eating pretty heavy and not raw the last 2 weeks, if it would be better to start with water, or cleanse with fruit juice?

Thanks!!

[bikediva]

Wow, Aleesha, 39 days already?! Good for you! I guess I'm jumping over here too...it's good to have a fresh start for a new month. I'm listening to the FAQ at fasting.ws to remotivate me...

[The French One]

Is it better to start your fast with your first day being a water fast?
I'm just wondering since I've been eating pretty heavy and not raw the last 2 weeks, if it would be better to start with water, or cleanse with fruit juice?

Thanks!!

Hi! Welcome here!

Water fast is always difficult for me the first 3 days, but it is much smoother for me now that I especially watch my food intake before the fast.
So in your case, if you plan to do a WF, I'd think about juicing a few days before switching to water, this will make the detox much easier in my opinion. So that you'll not switch abruptly from cooked to water fast.

Listen to you body, fasting is a great spiritual and physical experience.

[bikediva]

D&C, I'm sure Aleesha will comment, as she's the resident fasting guru lol. But for my money, I say start with juice and then do a single day of water, say once a week. But last week after I did water for a day, I ended up eating. So be careful. :)

[bikediva]

French, we both wrote the same thing at the same time! Funny!

[The French One]

French, we both wrote the same thing at the same time! Funny!

I guess so!
At least, I think she now has some answers to read :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

i couldn't agree with you all more!!! definitely juice and then water if you feel like it. i like to start my fasts off with water... but i sure couldn't have done that in the beginning. something else i found VERY helpful... is to start with blended drinks (green smoothies and blended fruit [mono fruit mostly] for the first few days WITH water and juices. this slowed my digestion down instead of just stopping it. i found it much easier to get into my fast.

so that's another option for anyone to ponder.

cause the reality is... you have a lifetime to fast. this is not the only time you can do it. you can fast for as long as you desire... there is nothing stopping you... AND the most successful you feel the better you'll do. so start your fast however you need to. the important part here is that you are doing it.

so whether on blended drinks for a few days, juice only or water only... follow what you need to do it. if you need a blended drink do that... there are no rules, no fasting police.

follow your bliss!!!

that's what i do. i follow my bliss.

i'm sooooo excited for this new thread. a new thread always brings new energy and can't we all use a little of that! (((hugs)))

[Aleesha Sattva]

french... welcome!!! enjoy your fast! i guess this is the end of day two for you... (((hugs)))

[revdrcyn]

I am washing and sorting my fruits and veggies for tomorrow's blending and juicing - can't wait for morning!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

start NOW!!! go on... make a yummy juice! my hubby is cracking me a coconut right now!

[bikediva]

Completely hooked on mango, frozen banana and flax blended with green powder and ice. I could not imagine a more perfect combination! Greetings to all the new people. Let's kick butt in February!!! :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

i'm sooooo loking forward to a new month.. ya tomorrow!!!

[The French One]

french... welcome!!! enjoy your fast! i guess this is the end of day two for you... (((hugs)))

Hi! Thank you for your warm welcome! Yes, it's already the beginning of day 3 for me. Felt really good the first 2 days, but last night, I had some major detox symptoms (nausea, headache, weakness and awful perspiration). I feel much better this morning and I am so glad to be fasting. My body really needed this!
The third day is usually my worst, so I now it will soon be easier once the first detox wave is gone. So, water again today, with some herbal tea and 1 lemon juice. That's it for me.

Hope you all feel well! One question Aleesha, I always assumed you were American, are we in the same time scale?

[LaVitaLauren]

Happy "Fastuary" Everyone!

I started yesterday on water only, to kick off my fast. Today I'll be adding vegetable juices (green smoothies & carrot), plus herbal teas and of course, water. I'm nervous/excited, and so glad to be doing this with others... What a massive help that will be. I haven't fasted in several years, so I'm hoping this isn't too tough. My water fast yesterday was honestly a breeze!!

Today though, I feel the pangs already... And plus, I have to work ten hours today... So I figure adding some juice is wise. Aleesha thanks for leading this =)

Best of luck to all!

Lauren

[ReneeH]

Happy "Fastuary" Everyone!

Lauren, I LOVE that!!!! :D

Hey EVERYONE!!!!

I'm fasting till dinner the next three days at least...I may continue to let that be my regular routine... Got Veggies/Fruits ready for juicing and Coconuts in Fridge ready for Smoothie making!!! I don't think I want to fast full out, though...will probably do Fast till Dinner and eat a 1 RAW meal in the evening. I won't discuss that here, though... I've kinda been doing that since my last fast and I really like how I feel. So, during the day...only Juice and Coconut for me!!! :)

[streetsurfer]

Here's what I'm thinkin'
if you'll lend me your ears.
I'll soon be a drinkin'
with some of my peers.

I'll get halitosis,
My skin will be dry,
If I break out in pimples
I swear I won't cry.

My muscles may cramp
from the toxins unloading.
I might just get a headache,
But that's better than exploding.

Detox won't be pleasant
Some people do say,
But the payoff's rewarding
At the end of the day.

This trip could be short,
Or a month, or a week.
For fasting duty I report.
Improved health's what I seek.

I've got the rig warming up-
A stack of reading material.
With the lime in the coconut,
It's bound to get ethereal.

I've scraped all the windows.
She's building up air.
Done checked all the tires.
Even the spare.

So, you can have shotgun.
Can you adjust that right mirror?
This sure will be fun.
It'll be nice thinking clearer.

Sunglasses I'm wearin'-
An engineer's cap I'm sportin'.
The radios blarin'.
The exhaust is a snortin'.

We're ready to rock
And roll as they say,
So, for a safe trip
For all, I do pray.

[donnyandcathy]

Thanks Street Surfer, I love it!! Maybe I should print it out and put it on the fridge for encouragement ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

Hope you all feel well! One question Aleesha, I always assumed you were American, are we in the same time scale?

I'm in Canada... west coast... in beautiful British Columbia.

Street, that is a great poem! ER and MR are soooo gonna love it! I usually drive the water tanker during fasts... (the fasting bandit that I am) but I'd happily go shotgun with ya!

Renee, good to see you.
Lauren, I'm not leading... I'm riding this wave beside you all the way. If you need a place to lay your head, my shoulder is right here. (((hugs)))

Seems like everyone is either starting or started... I bet there will be many more joining us during the month...

and so... *reaches over to the driver's seat and turns the key*... street... drive!!!

I'm not sure if we are doing Reiki today or just 'teaching' but there will be some meditation on there which I'm looking forward to!

[streetsurfer]

Aw, thanks. I hope I didn't overdo the detox symptoms. They really aren't as bad as I made them sound. I don't want to discourage anyone. Make yourselves to home y'all. Pshht...Brakes released, ka-ding, ka-ding, ka-ding, (that's the exhaust flapper), clunk-(in gear/synchros are worn, sorry), gggggwroooooaaar, gggggwroooooaaar, gggggwroooooaaar, we're rolling now. Looks clear all the way to Tucumcari. I need this fast. Thanks for the encouragement, team!

Ok, enough of that theme for now. I will start out with juices until the groceries get low, then switch to water I suppose. I'm going to try to catch up on some reading and meditation during the fast, maintain a fitness program of some sort, and occasionally annoy my friends here at RFT. I need to exercise the self discipline part of my brain. I slacked off too much on exercise and diet in January and have some sore joints and muscles as a result. Time to ratchet it up a notch.
See ya on the road!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Detox is my friends. Sometimes you feel it... sometimes you don't. I thought you shared it all beautifully with your poem!

*slips on her seat belt and grabs a jug of water*

[EternityRider]

FASTUARY!!

I am so with you all.
I'm bringing resolve to some major personal matters
so that I can really focus on the fast.
I am happiest when I'm fasting.
Go figure.

I'll catch up with all the posts later today.
I do love reading them.

[LaVitaLauren]

Hi friends...

I am on the end of day two. Planning to get to bed early, since I was beyond exhausted today. I had all water yesterday, and all water plus some carrot-celery-spinach juice today, when I thought I was going to faint... For now I'm feeling better... Someone please tell me that day 3 is easier than day 2?? Do most of you take senna or psyllium during fasts?

I've been a psyllium fan for a while, but it feels like it would make me sick to swallow right now... Perhaps some Chocolate Smooth Move ;)

Anyways, hope everyone is doing great!!! xoxoxo

Lauren

[donnyandcathy]

I do drink Smooth Move, and was wondering if it would be o.k. to include on the fast. I drink it due to motility disorder, I really don't care for the taste
though :p

Here is what I had today.....

32 oz water upon rising
16 oz warm lemon water
12 oz Herbal Smooth Move
32 oz water
32 oz including crushed ice decaf. green tea
32 oz water
6:15 pm added my first juice (1 mango, some pineapple, 2 apples)
It made 16 oz, and I drank 8 waited an hour then drank the other 8 oz
32 oz water
10:15 pm I plan on drinking 3 stalks of celery with one apple, I heard that celery really helps with insomnia. I've already made it and it's in the fridge waiting for me :)

I know one thing for sure, my kidneys and bladder sure are being cleansed!!
I wonder if the celery juice at bedtime will make me get up all night to go to the bathroom??

Mood wise, I don't really want to talk about it :confused: I want to stay positive and keep telling myself that this is going to help me, not hurt me.
After today though, the end of February looks very far, far away.
I will be the little engine that could, but instead of saying "I think I can"
I will be saying "I know I can, I know I can, ,,,, I knew I could!!!" :D

Day one almost under our belts, yeah for all of us!!!

Cathy

[streetsurfer]

Hi friends...

I am on the end of day two. Planning to get to bed early, since I was beyond exhausted today. I had all water yesterday, and all water plus some carrot-celery-spinach juice today, when I thought I was going to faint... For now I'm feeling better... Someone please tell me that day 3 is easier than day 2?? Do most of you take senna or psyllium during fasts?

I've been a psyllium fan for a while, but it feels like it would make me sick to swallow right now... Perhaps some Chocolate Smooth Move

Anyways, hope everyone is doing great!!! xoxoxo

Lauren


I do drink Smooth Move, and was wondering if it would be o.k. to include on the fast. I drink it due to motility disorder, I really don't care for the taste
though

Here is what I had today.....

32 oz water upon rising
16 oz warm lemon water
12 oz Herbal Smooth Move
32 oz water
32 oz including crushed ice decaf. green tea
32 oz water
6:15 pm added my first juice (1 mango, some pineapple, 2 apples)
It made 16 oz, and I drank 8 waited an hour then drank the other 8 oz
32 oz water
10:15 pm I plan on drinking 3 stalks of celery with one apple, I heard that celery really helps with insomnia. I've already made it and it's in the fridge waiting for me :)

I know one thing for sure, my kidneys and bladder sure are being cleansed!!
I wonder if the celery juice at bedtime will make me get up all night to go to the bathroom??

Mood wise, I don't really want to talk about it :confused: I want to stay positive and keep telling myself that this is going to help me, not hurt me.
After today though, the end of February looks very far, far away.
I will be the little engine that could, but instead of saying "I think I can"
I will be saying "I know I can, I know I can, ,,,, I knew I could!!!" :D

Day one almost under our belts, yeah for all of us!!!

Cathy

I took slippery elm in water on my last fast to help keep things flowing. I did go maybe three days between day three and day six without hardly passing anything. After breaking the seven day fast it took nearly three days to have a normal bm. There were several small ones up to that. No discomfort with any of them. It worked well for me to follow the one meal of fruit for each day of the fast plan. The first day breaking was just juice, second day I think I had one or two meals juice and then fruit whole. Next day fruit all day. then fourth day out added harder foods. Until I did that this last time, I would sometimes have difficulty. The slippery elm also seemed to settle the stomach during the fast, but I doubt digestion stays shut down completely with it. It is said a person could use it as a survival food if needed.

Today I juiced a cuc, a granny, a pink lady, four carrots, a lime, two oranges, added some aloe juice and coconut water. That gave me two meals and had water the rest of the day. Little headache, lot of peeing, gabby and energetic as you can tell.
Oh yes, I was on the fence about supplements, so I took them today but will taper off most, and not take them when I switch to water.
Included was 1T. maca, 600 i.u. of D, 500mcg B12, Two multi's. As long as I'm juicing they don't seem to bother me.

Congrats LaVita (or do you prefer Lauren) and Cathy. The slippery elm powder in water will go down nicely LaVita if you want to try that. I get it at Whole Foods. And day three of my last one was easier for me IIRC...the system starts to shut down when on water between day three and five usually, from what I've read. Then the hunger subsides.
I think smooth move is the yogi tea, yes? I took it before on water fast, if so. Was fine. I also start the day with lemon water at times. What I do for headaches crankiness, or hunger, is commit to grabbing a glass of water when I am bothered by either of them. It distracts me from the mood, and seems to squelch the hunger. Once I've had enough the headaches fade too.............

Keep your heads up, shoulders back, team. It gets easier.

[Aleesha Sattva]

yes drinking juice before bed will get you up during the night. i stop drinking around 6 or 7...

had a super busy great day today. woke up with water, juiced a watermelon and drank a litre... had a litre of OJ out today at a juice bar and then another litre of coconut water when i got home.

picked up 4 or 5 enormouse pineapples, 2 of the hugest cantaloupes and 5 small watermelons today... mama is going to juicing tonight and freezing for later!!! ohhhhhhhhh yaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

oh and i'm not that fond of frozen cantaloupe juice, i prefer it fresh!

[LaVitaLauren]

Day one almost under our belts, yeah for all of us!!!


woo hoo it's a miracle! didn't think I could EVER do it for even one day, let alone two. and yet here we all are!!! we rock =)

[Aleesha Sattva]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/u_rawk.gif we do we do we do!!! today is day 40 for me... how freakin' cool is that!!!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/fruitline.gif

so let's all hang in...http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thhangin.gifwe can do this!!! http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thcheer3.gif

[LaVitaLauren]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/u_rawk.gif we do we do we do!!! today is day 40 for me... how freakin' cool is that!!!

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/fruitline.gif

so let's all hang in...http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thhangin.gifwe can do this!!! http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thcheer3.gif

AMAZING!! congrats. how truly inspiring!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

I just realized... by sharing the day I'm on... I hope I'm not taking away anything from the amazingness of all of YOU!!! Completing your first day or two or three of fasting is a huge huge huge thing.

I am soooo darned proud of you all! (((hugs)))

[bikediva]

http://birthdayparties.promobiledisco.com/CONGRATULATIONSBannerAnimatedRainbowBalloonsConfet ti.gif
You rock Aleesha! And I get the feeling this is only the beginning!

[Aleesha Sattva]

ahhhhh thanks bike!!!

[EternityRider]

Well, other than usual juices,
I did an old faithful..
the prune juice
cleanse.

What a blast!
& free flying lessons too..

http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/firstgarden/Untitled-5.jpg?t=1265094460

[EternityRider]

excellent!!! i hope to add a little more movement to my fast this month. i pretty much did nothing (movement wise) during january. i'm a lazy slug right now... not sure if it's just cause it's winter... or what.


Yeah, my fast last month was pathetic.
Only 25 days..
Still, I passed my old 20 day record.
Major, major road bump dealing with
absolutely horrible (!) med withdrawals. :eek:
You don't want to know how bad it was.
Even included a major wifey fight (she loves to fight :D)
We were at her mom's (the best maw in law on earth! Really)
and I felt soooooo bad, I just up & went,
took her car and went home. :rolleyes:
I knew she'd have a ride back with her sister
but boy did I pay for it. :cool:

Well all is better now but these last few days were
really a trip!

Moral of the story:

During a fast -
* Don't attempt anything too drastic.
* With major changes, go extremely gradual.
* Stay CALM. As much as you can avoid all drama.
* Don't let anything distract you from focusing on your fast.

[dbcell]

Hi all, will join you if you don't mind, been on and off fasting lately, but really need to keep the momentum...

Will be fasting on water, coconut Juice, sugar cane "master Cleanse", since I am located in Asia (Vietnam) sugar cane is readily available, and also gotu kola juice.

I have a question tho, is it alright to take supplement during a Fast.?
I'm taking: flaxseed oil softgel
Gac fruit oil softgel
mangosteen tea
Goji berries

My longest fast was 7 days on the master cleanse, I did feel good at the end, but I also felt that it was enough...

Thanx and Happy Detox

[ReneeH]

I'm READY for DAY 2 in my 3-DAY FAST till DINNER!!!

As James Brown sayz.... "I feel GOOD!!! da, na, na, na, na, na.....NA!!!!"

:::Renee shakes her Booty!!!:::

[DharmaGirl]

Hi All!!!

Wanted to peek my nose in since I'm really still "half" fasting!!! Also wanted to say "CONGRATULATIONS" to you, Aleesha on 40 DAYS!!!! :D You are such an inspiration to us all!!!

Right now sipping on warm lemonade which really makes me belly feel great!! After that will juice my luscious RUUUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT and add my chlorella powder to it... Has absolutely become MY FAVE on my 23 day fast :p

So nice to see all the new energy here in the February thread!!! Renee, I like what you say about fasting during the day and a raw meal at nite.... I'm in the "process" of breaking my 23 day fast (would be day 25 for me) so I'm still sorta on the fence, but think I do need to incorporate some fats into my diet at this point. I like the idea of mostly fasting ;)

Blessings to all of you on your FABulous FASTuary!!! Like ER says, just stay focused ~ also Aleesha's advice of nurturing your body to help get you through!!! Move those toxins... move those toxins.... OUT OUT OUT!!!

Cheers :D

[lizbar]

Hi all and Alisha, thanks for starting a new thread. I am oon my 2nd day of the master cleanse, but am modifying a bit. I like to add Kombucha tea and some coconut water.
These first few days are always a little tough for me, but going back to this forum usually keeps me motivated.
I am aiming for the 10 day's, but one day at a time for me. I've done this cleanse before, but never have felt that "feeling" that everone talks about. Maybe I am not going long enough. I have a 2 and 3 year old and sometimes I get too irritated while fasting.
Anyway, trying to keep my eye on the prize (clean system)!!
Thanks,
Liz

[donnyandcathy]

extremely[/I] gradual.
* Stay CALM. As much as you can avoid all drama.
* Don't let anything distract you from focusing on your fast.

Thanks ER, I think I'm learning these morals early!!
Yesterday I felt so quiet and cold to everyone which is not "me"
Noise was driving me crazy, I didn't want anyone touching me, and I felt mad for no reason?? I don't think it is detox, because yesterday was my first day, I think it had more of an emotional reason (dealing with food).

This morning I feel a little more peaceful, and have the mindset that I CAN DO THIS.

I think it makes it challenging too, because I homeschool our 4 kidos, and there is not much quiet around here, but that's o.k. I love being with my kids, it's just I may have to apologize for being grumpy a few days this month.

Have a "HAPPY" day :D
Cathy

[Aleesha Sattva]

I disagree... I believe that when we make the commitment to our body to fast... it knows it. It starts doing the work right away!

Making any big decisions while fasting (like leaving your marriage) is not a good idea. Everything looks different when you are done fasting. ;)

Nice to see some new faces... I can't comment on some of the supplements myself. I can comment on people saying they need to add fats.

Adding a tsp of hemp and/or flax oil every couple of days (either to a juice or just off the spoon) is something that is good to do. I do this during extended fasts. I love adding it to my tomato juice - adds a lovely flavour.

ER, never had flying lessons... and I'm a little afraid of heights... so I'll pass on your new juice LOL

I'm babysitting today... so I'll take some cantaloupe/pinapple juice with me. Off to juice that now.

love you all,
(((hugs)))
Aleesha

[revdrcyn]

Yesterday, Day 1, was awesome!

2 Quarts Kale-Beet-Apple Juice
1 Quart GS with Kale, Banana, Mango, and Ginger
1.5 Liters Water

High energy, went to the gym and did my Spin Cycling class for 70 minutes

Looking forward to today - have a great day everybody!

[DharmaGirl]

Was wondering, Aleesha, what type of juicer do you have that juices pineapple so well? Mine did not do well with it at all.... and canteloupe??? didn't know you could actually extract the juice from a canteloupe....

anyone else have a juicer that "juices" these fruit really well??? I have a single auger masticating juicer that does not do well with melons or pineapple (altho, does do watermelon with the rind quite well) ~ an Omega 8005 ~ love it for greens, wheatgrass and other things, though!!

Thanks, guyzzzz....:D

[EternityRider]

anyone else have a juicer that "juices" these fruit really well???

DG - There are a few outstanding juicers on the market, tons of good ones as well as so-so ones. I have a Champion myself, which has lasted for over 30 years and refuses to go to juicer heaven. It's great for all things except wheatgrass and real course, stringy stuff.

Here's a thread I threw together a while back on juicers:

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=47157

Blessings
~fg~

[The French One]

Hi Everyone!


Nice poem streetsurfer! Don't worry, it won't discourage anyone to fast. It actually made me laugh cause that is just so true, but we know it's for our own good :)

Aleesha, congrats for day 40 (thanks again for this support thread), and congrats to everyone for day 2! It's great to see you all fasting while I feel like an alien IRL.

Today is the end of day 4 for me.

Day 1 and 2 no problem, was happy alone in home, water fast with some herbal tea and lemon juice. Had energy and ran 15min in the morning.

Day 3, after and awful night (detox...) saw some friends, kept water fasting, but I had to eat a banana and drink some almond milk:mad:. My body didn't really reacted though, detox symptoms are still there and no BM so I guess my digestion is still shut.

Day 4
Water fast again, herbal tea and some lemon juice.
I walked a lot today and feel a little bit tired tonight. Went to the restaurant with my sister, I drank a tea while she ate. The smell of food (particularly SAD food) has no effect on me. I don't feel hunger, and when I see food,it's more my mind wanting to eat it than my stomach.

Tomorrow, I expect I'll have to drink a smoothie in the evening, cause I'm supposed to eat with a friend before going to a concert. I'll see how I feel and adapt.

After tomorrow, I'll try to reduce my social events so I can concentrate on water fasting until the 10th or the 15th of February, then I'll switch to juice fast.

Happy fastuary everyone (I love this word!) Keep on rawking!

[LaVitaLauren]

Ughhh I'm on day 3!!! I'm mostly on water, having only 24 ounces of juice (carrot, celery, spinach, apple, ginger) a day, to prevent total insanity, and my bosses thinking I"m a nut job... So mostly I'm on water... Feeling much better than expected... But still hungry. Evenings are difficult... Sitting here with my mother who's eating!! Plus, I work as an event planner -- tons of temptation every where... But I'm going to Miami with a new guy at the end of the month, so I just keep envisioning that when I become too insane to even meditate :eek:

But overall, I'm good. Since Monday I've lost 3 pounds, so that's pretty awesome... I feel not yet euphoric, but have had some very minor feelings of contentment...

Anyone know when I will start to feel normal again? I know I'm OK for now, but if I keep feeling this on edge, I won't be able to do this for ten days... I'd probably have to stop at seven if this icky feeling doesn't let up a bit.

[Aleesha Sattva]

Was wondering, Aleesha, what type of juicer do you have that juices pineapple so well? Mine did not do well with it at all.... and canteloupe??? didn't know you could actually extract the juice from a canteloupe....

my champion does cantaloupe amazingly quick... my greenstar does watermelon like a total champ. i use my greenstar if i'm juicing pineapple with something else, if it's just pineapple, i use my champion!



Anyone know when I will start to feel normal again? I know I'm OK for now, but if I keep feeling this on edge, I won't be able to do this for ten days... I'd probably have to stop at seven if this icky feeling doesn't let up a bit.

every one and every fast is unique... so no one can answer that for ya. sorry...

A note for everyone here:

Please don't get into specifics about food in the fasting thread. Just reading about food (SAD or Raw recipes) can make it hard for fasters... so please... feel free to mention "they ate in front of me" but don't get into specifics as to what they ate.


Now... back to our regularly scheduled programming...

I'm doing really great today. I expected to want way more juice than I did. Normally babysitting is a hard day for me fasting-wise (as the kids eat constantly) but it was no problem today for me.

I had a gorgeous coconut water first thing, then a litre later in the day, and I just had a beautiful watermelon/strawberry blend... mmmm

So 2.5 litres in total. No water all today. Not in the mood for it.

I'm in the zzzzzoooooooonnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeee!!!

[donnyandcathy]

Yeah, day 2 is under our belt!!

I felt a lot better today than yesterday, and I know my hubby was happy ;)
I had more energy, and just felt more calm.

Today I had......
96 oz of water
16 oz warm water with 3 lemons
16 oz Smooth Move
32 oz including ice of Decaf. Green Tea
32 oz juice consisting of 2 yellow beets, 1 apple, 1 cucumber, 11 carrots, and 6 stalks of celery
10 oz juice consisting of 4 celery stalks, and a granny smith apple

Ready for day 3, pray it's as good as today!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

yip yip yippppppeeeeeeee!!!!

okay... so who pooped today?

[donnyandcathy]

Me :p

But that was with the help of the smooth move, don't you just love the name of that tea LOL!!!

[EternityRider]

“To Lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals. The best of all medicines is rest and fasting.”
-Benjamin Franklin.


“I fast for greater physical and mental efficiency”
-Plato

[Aleesha Sattva]

i do like the name but i can't imagine drinking something called that LOL

giggling...

[bikediva]

Um, uh, cough...tmi?!...:eek:

Hey, whatever clears your colon...

Anyway, I had a wonderful day today, and I don't know what I would do without this forum. I had a smoothie at noon, which helped me to not be too hungry when I got home. Feeling really proud of myself that I can dust myself off and keep going...as opposed to spiraling into weeks of self-punishment like I used to do. ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh bike, you have to get used to it. BM talk is important when fasting... and something I do a LOT of LOL

you'll get used to me... and this discussion... it'll happen often!

no guilt or self punishment allowed here... this is a LOVE thread!!!!

[streetsurfer]

Thank you French one, glad it made you laugh.

Dharmagirl, I like my L'Equip juicer (centrifugal) real well. Have not tried pineapple in it but will soon and let you know how it does - the misses grabbed one tonight.

ER sorry to hear of the trouble you had. There's some good to be found in everything they say. Hang in there. Peaks and Valleys.

Aleesha, I appreciate you so much!

I'm enjoying the company of everyone here. Hope you all have a peaceful rest and happy dreams. G'nite all.

Tomorrow, let's all get juiced again :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh i'm soooooooooooooo juiced and ready willing and able to get even more juiced!!!

dreaming of watermelon and pineapple juice... and the best part... i have both in my fridge!!!

(((streetsurfer)))

[ReneeH]

Morning!!!!

I have had a wonderful 2 days fasting till dinner!!! Today is day 3. I will definitely continue to do this for a while!!! I like how I feel and have had incredible BM!!!!! It's funny.....I never used to look forward to poopy days before!!!! LOL!!!!!! It's also a good shape "S", so I know it's comin' from way up there!!!! YEA!!!!!!!

So, I'm off to crack a Coconut!!!! Top of the Mornin' to ya!!!!

:D

[Aleesha Sattva]

mmmm coconut!!! i have to get some cracked and jarred up for my day out today.

so renee, are you going to continue more days or are you talking about doing your mon-wed fasting for more weeks?

i'm in a great mood this morning... :)

[revdrcyn]

I feel amazingly energetic and happy -- had one of the strongest Weight Training sessions in weeks yesterday!

Tuesday 2/2:

1 Quart GS with Banana, Pear, and Baby Greens (and ginger, as always)
1 Pint Carrot Juice
1 Pint Carrot - Apple - Celery - Cucumber Juice
1 Quart Orange Juice
2 Liters Water

Off to the gym for Spin - have an awesome day!

[EternityRider]

ER sorry to hear of the trouble you had. There's some good to be found in everything they say. Hang in there. Peaks and Valleys.

Thank you. More drama yesterday between wifey and our wayward son. :rolleyes: I got out my emotional fire extinguisher and squelched that stuff. Family stuff, true, but drama, drama..

Calmness is vital for a fast. ;)

The "25 + 3" (above) is my January fast with a gap. I really hope to keep going long term.

Another thing..
When you get to feelin' good on a fast and you're flying along, it's important to get plenty of rest, Otherwise, if you start shorting yourself on sleep, and pushing it, it's like WOOHOO! this is great!.. then CRASH. :eek:
The immune system can suffer and you can get sick, which is exactly what happened to me last year.

So beloveds.. get your much needed rest. :)

[EternityRider]

What a lunch!..

A mixture of juices from the
following local grown fruit..

Blood Oranges
Tangerines
Grapefruit
Tangelos
Pomelos
Oranges
Lemon
:p

My mouth is watering as I speak!

[bikediva]

I feel incredible today!!! As bad as I felt two nights ago, I feel twice as good! Did smoothies yesterday, and have done only water and tea today, and I'm not hungry at all. AND (unrelated) I found out a friend of mine taped an Oprah show today, him singing with Celine Dion! I am SOOOO glad I am fasting right now, because it lets me feel the true vibrancy of the moment.

[bikediva]

So psyched to see new faces here! I'm sitting at home drinking a smoothie while my roomies are out for dinner. So y'all are my community right now. Holla!!! :)

[LaVitaLauren]

I'm so thrilled you're all doing so well! It's giving me hope!! Other than weightloss, my only side effect is feeling like crap! If I don't begin to feel some of the things you're all experiencing, I'll likely break this fast on Friday... I'm going to stay on tomorrow, since that will round me out at five days... But right now the original ten that I'd hoped for sounds incredibly daunting. Best of luck to all of you tonight and tomorrow =)

[bikediva]

Lauren, are you drinking enough juice? Especially in the beginning, it's important to "stuff" yourself, so the detox is not too rapid. If you drink too little juice, you risk re-polluting your cells because your body is not capable of eliminating toxins quickly enough, which will make you feel crappy. Also, if you feel bad, I would highly recommend doing a colonic, or at least an enema, because waste can build up in the colon. Going for a walk everyday is really helpful, too.

Maybe if you list your symptoms/what you've been drinking, some people here can give you suggestions. ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

ya... sometimes fasting is really really hard... other times it's bliss and flow. AND it can change in a moment.

it would be nice if we could just be guaranteed that day x, v and y would always be the hard days and we could plan our lives around them.

i'm looking forward to day 45... not sure when that is... LOL but i'm looking forward to it. i love hitting the day 45 mark. ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

day 45 is saturday.

now i have something truly amazing to look forward to... cause saturday has special private personal meaning for me. i'm beaming!!!

[bikediva]

Yay! Only 2 more days till Saturday!

[Aleesha Sattva]

i know... i'm very very pleased with myself.

[LaVitaLauren]

Lauren, are you drinking enough juice? Especially in the beginning, it's important to "stuff" yourself, so the detox is not too rapid. If you drink too little juice, you risk re-polluting your cells because your body is not capable of eliminating toxins quickly enough, which will make you feel crappy. Also, if you feel bad, I would highly recommend doing a colonic, or at least an enema, because waste can build up in the colon. Going for a walk everyday is really helpful, too.

Maybe if you list your symptoms/what you've been drinking, some people here can give you suggestions. ;)

THanks so much for the insight. I'm not drinking a lot at all. 24 ounces to 36 ounces each day of vegetable juice.. I wanted to do only water initially, but this is my first fast in several years so perhaps that wasn't a good idea. I am trying for some speedy weight loss and some major stamina (I've got a very hectic month and some job changes and etc... and wanted to be on my game for those!) So I thought water would be the quickest way to cleanse... But perhaps that wasn't wise. It's day 5 for me... And while I still feel no 'bliss,' I did wake up naturally this morning after only 6 hours of sleep, and got right out of bed with no trouble (I'm normally a wreck in the mornings). I also did drink some senna tea two nights in a row, but it only worked the first night (still waiting for the second to kick in!!)... Would a salt water flush count as a colonic? I have done about four of these in the past two months and am getting used to them and I love the results. I actually did one Sunday morning the first day of my fast. My symptoms are really just hunger and a general feeling of malaise and feeling 'out of sorts.' I will up my juice amount today and see what happens. The one thing I do like is not having to cook - ha! OK thanks again BikeDiva, look forward to your input!!

[Mnbordergirl]

Back in after a hiatus!

Got the vitamix and loving it!

[donnyandcathy]

Today is starting off better than yesterday, so I really want to try and continue the fast. I will up my juices and take a break from the Smooth Move to see if maybe I was detoxing too fast.

One thing I noticed this morning right away is that my tongue is coated WHITE as white could be!! And it is sore?? Is this yeast, or part of the detox? I tried brushing it off, but maybe I need to buy a tongue scraper!!

I didn't get to post my intake for yesterday last night, so I will post yesterday's now, and then post today's later tonight.

96 oz water
16 oz warm water with 3 lemons (maybe I should cut back on the lemons)
16 oz Smooth Move
18 oz Cantaloupe Juice (yummy!!)
32 oz including ice of Decaf. Green Tea
20 oz juice consisting of 4 apples, 1 pear, 1 mango, 3 celery stalks
16 oz Red Raspberry Leaf Herbal Tea

Cathy

[Aleesha Sattva]

I just want to publicly share that I've adviced Cathy to break her fast via email. It's her choice of course, but I do not feel it's wise for her to continue with these symptoms (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showpost.php?p=589752&postcount=38) of slurred speech and not being able to type herself.

That said, it's her choice, her life, her fast.

[Aleesha Sattva]

I am trying for some speedy weight loss and some major stamina (I've got a very hectic month and some job changes and etc... and wanted to be on my game for those!

Juice FEASTING is your answer... the amount of juice or water doesn't make any difference really with weight release. Your body will release what it wants... and slowing your metabolism with just water isn't really the way to do that.

If you want stamina... get your juices up up UP. The more you take in the more energy you'll have to get things done and to heal and cleanse... your body can only do so much with X amount of energy... so if you give it XX, well then it can do more...

Are you following me?

My throat is sore this morning, has been for a couple of days. I have a raw food client coming this morning, so I'm off to get ready for her.

Have a juicy day everyone!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Back in after a hiatus!

Got the vitamix and loving it!

welcome back!!!

[bikediva]

Nice to see ya, bordergirl!

Waking up today, I feel completely peaceful. Not hungry or anxious at all! Beautiful...life is great! :D

Been listening to a lot of Byron Katie (someone in the forum suggested her). She says, speaking about alcoholism, Alcohol always keeps its promise. But that resonated with me for food. SAD eating always keeps its promise; you get numbed, then end up depressed and clogged.

I suppose we could say fasting keeps its promise, too...

Also, she talked about how eating can actually be an assault on ourselves if done compulsively. For some reason, that image of hurting myself by chewing, and at this time healing myself by fasting, has completely resonated. Like, fasting is not about self-denial, but about self-love!!! Gosh, I sound like I could be on Oprah! :rolleyes:

Much love my fasting sistas and bros!

[Aleesha Sattva]

i love byron katie... i've done "the work" many times and it's been life changing for me. (((hugs))) so i resonate totally with what you are saying!

[donnyandcathy]

If I continue to fast, am I welcome to still post on here, and get the support I need, or should I just discontinue posting?

Thank you for your concern, and advise, I do feel better today.

I think that my hormones were also playing a role in how I was feeling. I am supposed to start this week, and my hormone levels have been way off since October when my kids were in the wreck.
When I had the hormone saliva test a couple of months ago it showed that my estrogen was way too low, and my progesterone was on the high side.
I'm hoping that's the reason I was feeling so bad yesterday.

If I feel like I did yesterday, again, then I will stop immediately, I would never risk my health over trying to prove that I can fast, promise ;)

Thanks again!!
Cathy

[The French One]

Hi everyone!


Thanks Aleesha for the food mention reminder and editing my previous post. Sorry if I caused any trouble. :(

Here is the end of day 6 for me.

Day 5 went well, went to a great concert with a friend, drank only water in the day, then some light soup and a smoothie in the evening (had to "eat" something or it would have seemed strange). No trouble, my digestion is still shut and I had detox symptoms the morning after, so the cleansing process seems to continue.

Day 6 was great, did some shopping, drank water and a tea and have had a lot of energy. 7

I plan on doing water only until the 15 day mark, then juice (with the awesome juicer I was offered at Christmas by my family). Feel great, the first detox wave is gone and the fast is pretty easy at the moment. The only thing is that feeling of being bored that is getting stronger. But well, tomorrow will be a WEEK of water fast for me, so I guess it's normal to want to taste something else and be bored at drinking water. :p

The good news is that today I bought a pant in the size that is my goal size :cool: !!!!, my skin is clearer on the arms and legs, no pimples appearing on the face (contrary to my 10 day WF last August), so it's great. I'm happy for the weight loss, but most of all, I'm thankful of the work my body is doing for my health. The fast has cured one of my gums that was sensible to hot and cold. I now can wash my teeth and rinse with cold water without that horrible pain. And it's only the part of the iceberg that I can see so...

I'll keep on fasting, it's worth it.

EDIT: @ Cathy, we posted at the same moment. You are the only person that can decide to fast or not. Listen to your body and don't hurt yourself, that's the rule. If you feel you can fast at the moment, do it, but don't take risks. I'm sure you'll be welcome to keep on posting here. Aleesha has always great advice and cares for your health, as we all do.

[bikediva]

French, glad to hear you're doing so well! If you're up to it, when you're done post some before & after pix.

d&c, Aleesha is only concerned. Your symptoms definitely could be indicative of a potential problem, diabetes being one of them. PLEASE get checked by a doctor. Your body was trying to tell you something.

OF COURSE you will get support here...at least, if you don't, I'll quit too!

[Aleesha Sattva]

of course you can post... (((hugs))) i just wanted you to know how i felt, i told ya and now we move forward!

i had a GREAT day so far... just finished up with a new raw food client. i just adore her. i'm going to love working with her over the next six weeks...

we made watermelon/pineapple juice together in my champion... i would have used my greenstar but i wanted to demonsrtate the champion for her. mmmm good juice!

i'm off to pick up some lovely fruit... later folks!

(((hugs))) french, bike and cathy... the sky is clear the sun is out and aleesha is one happy mama!!!

[bikediva]

@ER, I completely empathise with the emotional upheaval thing. SO tough to deal with when fasting. Haven't seen u for a bit, how r u?

I actually feel really calm today. Just sailing right now.

http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/C/Nicole.A.Cunningham-1/Bounty_Ship.jpg

[The French One]

French, glad to hear you're doing so well! If you're up to it, when you're done post some before & after pix.


Why not, though it would not be exactly pics of my before after fast because I didn't think of taking a picture of me just before the fast. But surely, I have old pics of me before raw, and when seeing me now, I'm not the same person. My family, friends and even at work, they all see with wonder the transformation (but still believe I'm eccentric for being vegan, poor things didn't even notice I was high raw, I'd say 80-90%, though many days I'm 100%). They see the weight loss, but I also see the cured asthma, the energy, the self-confidence, the happiness of doing something good for my health, the earth and the animals!

Maybe I'll post pictures in March, that will be my one year raw vegan anniversary, the beginning of my transformation. It could be a good way to celebrate the good change. Thank you for the support!


@ Aleesha : hugs to you too!! You were one of my inspirations to change my lifestyle. The way you changed your life... I'm so glad for you, and so glad I had the luck that you decided to share your experience here for all of us!! :)

[streetsurfer]

Glad you're all well today! Happy happy happy!

I was shocked when I went to clean my juicer tonight. No, not t by 120 V dc, by how clean and shiny the centrifugal strainer basket was when I pulled it out of the sink water to scrub it. One of these items since they're new to my juicing routine-parsley, red cabbage, or mango, really shined up the stainless during the juicing. I didn't have to scrub and about all the prior little bits of haze around the tiny teeth and on the screen of the basket was cleansed away. It looks like it was polished with jeweler's rouge :cool:. I imagine that speaks to how cleansing it is for the body, whichever one it was.
Todays juice was parsley, apple cabbage, mango, lemon, carrot. I'd pulled a beet out but forgot it, d'oh.

Have a great evening.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i just picked up the most beautiful orange organic beets... i'm looking forward to juicing them up.

i've decided that i'm going to break my fast... on sunday. i'll be juicing during the day and then share a raw meal with my daughter in the evening. she's on day four of being raw and having a hard time of it. she needs her mama's support and talk just isn't enough.

so i'll be back to fasting as soon as she gets her sea-legs (or raw legs i guess LOL) i'd love to continue fasting, but family always comes first.

so just a few more days for me...

[Aleesha Sattva]

@ Aleesha : hugs to you too!! You were one of my inspirations to change my lifestyle. The way you changed your life... I'm so glad for you, and so glad I had the luck that you decided to share your experience here for all of us!! :)

soooo glad to inspire you and now look at YOU... look at what you've done. here you are inspiring others. :D

[bikediva]

Aleesha, I guess you're waiting till Saturday?! :)

Well, no fret, I'll still be here, and Aleesha you're still welcome to post and help us all...No pressure!!! :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

hahahaha nope no pressure felt at all. ;) ya, i'll wait till i hit the magic 45 day mark... i LOVE that day...

i'm really not ready to stop fasting... but alas, there's always next week LOL

[Mnbordergirl]

Cathy, are you pregnant?

Progesterone high, estrogen low.

[Mnbordergirl]

Just a short note.

I have been detoxing (emotionally, work wise, food wise) for about 2 days now. My juices and smoothies have been tasty, but I have not been finishing them (even throwing them away) because I am just not hungry. Which is unusual because I can always drink a good coconut water, juice or GS!

Also, been having crazy energy spurts and lulls. Like for example, I stayed up till 12.30 am watching a Vitamix DVD with my cat. THen I woke up at 5.30 am and could not go back to sleep (I beat the alarm by 2 hours). Why cant have all this frantic energy when I am on deadline?

But today, by 4.30, I needed to head home for a nap.

We are also preparing for a "blizzard" here and I had to get juicing veggies (I am really into tomatoes and onion, and garlic...together in the same bottle).

So, after the sleepiness past (I was in line at the grocery in mob). I have come home and now cant sleep. I have had weird burbs with a fish oil aftertaste, but I havent had any oils today (parsley apple GS, and cantalope ginger juice).

Blah. I wish my cleaning crew would go faster.

My skin (especially my hiradriatus supportiva (sp)..acne inversa) has also been flipping out! But I think that is due to my girl stuff and deadlines. Though I have had a huge nodule on my face that wont come to a head, but wont go away either.

[Aleesha Sattva]

sounds like detox and fasting life to me. i often don't need a lot of sleep... and then i'm tired in the evening...

and the tastes... that's detoxing... i can taste all kinds of things i haven't eaten in a very long time... weird eh?

[EternityRider]

i'm really not ready to stop fasting... but alas, there's always next week LOL

You're starting to sound like me. :D

[bikediva]

and the tastes... that's detoxing... i can taste all kinds of things i haven't eaten in a very long time... weird eh?

That is the strangest thing I've heard in a while! :confused:

[Aleesha Sattva]

bike, fast longer and you'll experience it. as your body releases the toxins and/or memories within your cells from the foods... you can actually taste it in your mouth!

ER, that's been me for my entire fasting history. fast... break fast, restart fast within a week... end fast,... and restart again LOL

[LaVitaLauren]

Are you following me?



!
I am following, thank you... Juice feasting, does that include juices of all kinds? Have you actually lost any weight on your 45 day fast? I really want to remove cellulite...

I'll do a bit of research on Juice Feasting, and perhaps start over. As of today, I'm still fasting. But tomorrow I will break it with fruit and vegetables. Thanks Aleesha.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i have no idea if i've released weight. i haven't weighted myself. LOL but i'm feeling good. and for me, that's what it's all about. how i feel.

i want to be healthy.
i want to heal from things i don't even know are wrong/not working/dis-ease in my body.
i strive to be the best i can be... cause this is my only body, i can't trade it in... this is it.

so... i fast. i break my fasts and eat for a week or two... and then i fast again. why? cause i love the feeling of fasting. ;)

[michigan roman]

HOPE YOUR FEELING BETTER DONNY/CATHY :)

just to throw an idea out there i speculate the smooth move tea could be a cause because that stuff is hard on my gut , i tried it once and wont ever again

happy trucking all you fasters :cool:

im sure eternityrider and aleesha shall still be trucking when i start my next one in a week or two :D
so i'll see ya then :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

na i'm taking a short break from my fast MR... to support my daughter on her raw journey. today is day 4 for her and i think she's in need of more support than i am giving her while fasting. so i'll take a break, assist her for a week or so and then come back and fast again.

cause really... i'll be fasting for the rest of my life... so i'm not too concerned about when or how long i fast *giggling*

[michigan roman]

na i'm taking a short break from my fast MR... to support my daughter on her raw journey. today is day 4 for her and i think she's in need of more support than i am giving her while fasting. so i'll take a break, assist her for a week or so and then come back and fast again.

cause really... i'll be fasting for the rest of my life... so i'm not too concerned about when or how long i fast *giggling*

hey wait a minute lee :eek: your liking this too much :D

its torture for the rest of us :D

[donnyandcathy]

I'm here :) just had a really busy day, and I need to be heading to bed, because one of the things I wanted to work on during this fast is getting to bed before midnight, and getting up by 7:something I am not a morning person, and I love staying up late, I think it's because the house is quiet, and I can get the things done I would like to do (like the computer) It's hard to do with 4 kids here all the time, and two of them being teenagers.

Thank you for all your kind words, and concern, I know Aleesha only meant well, and I was not offended at all. I'm a very easy going person, and I don't get upset very easy, so everything is fine here, no hurt feelings at all.

Bikediva, I have also been concerned with my blood sugars, that may be something to get checked out. I did buy me one of those monitors last week, but haven't checked it yet, I don't like having to stick myself LOL, but I will check it soon.

MnBordergirl NO, I'm not pregnant :eek: It would have to be a miracle, but that was a good thought, it would make sense. My doctor told me that I may go through the change early, I am only 38, so I hope it doesn't last for years. I have already started having night sweats around that time of the month, so we shall see if going back to raw will help get my hormones back in gear.

Michigan Roman, I agree the SM is strong stuff, and I didn't have any today so hopefully that will help the symptoms. When I drank it yesterday early in the day, it never made me have a bm, and I still have not had one today, so maybe my body doesn't want to listen to the Smooth Move right now.

I had a real busy day today, running errands, and doing a lot here at home.
So at least I'm still standing up :D
Here is what I've had today....
8oz water upon rising
16 oz juice (oranges and lemon)
32 oz including ice of decaf. green tea
22 oz cantaloupe juice
32 oz juice of apples, pears, mango, celery, and ginger
32 oz water

Better get to bed, it's after my curfew :rolleyes:
Cathy

[Aleesha Sattva]

hey wait a minute lee :eek: your liking this too much :D

its torture for the rest of us :D

it's just like breathing for me. sometime a laboured breath... just breath nonetheless *giggling*

[EternityRider]

M.R. - Almost by definition, a Fasting Bandit is someone on an eternal fast with some breaks in between.

But you already knew that, didn't you?

[michigan roman]

M.R. - Almost by definition, a Fasting Bandit is someone on an eternal fast with some breaks in between.

But you already knew that, didn't you?

yes but i was trying to forget it :D

thank my lucky stars your here or ide be way off track !!!

about as far off track as our buddy path :D

sure do miss path and misslinda on the old fasting highway ! theyll be back ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

of course they will... after all... they are fasting bandits and we are a wholesome hearty lot of truckers!

[michigan roman]

of course they will... after all... they are fasting bandits and we are a wholesome hearty lot of truckers!

your holding down the fort lee :cool:

[Aleesha Sattva]

ya i know... banished to parking my truck... *hangs head down*

but i'll back behind the driver's seat in no time!

and hey... i still have two wonderfully juicy days left!!! i'm sooooo going to embrace them!

[Mnbordergirl]

Have you actually lost any weight on your 45 day fast? I really want to remove cellulite...

I can't speak for Aleesh, but i have lost only 3-5 lbs and i have been fasting on and off (I stumble, fall, get back up and start over) since about January.

i lost more weight on raw, faster (about 30 lbs in 5 months).

There may be several reasons for this. When I ate raw I was high veg. While fasting I noticed I have been high fruit and have been taking steps to improve this (I just hate drinkiing things that taste like dirty salads).

My reasons for fasting are diverse and I needed to put them over weight loss for the moment. First of all, I am about 125 lbs overweight. I grew up in a polluted area, ate fish from rivers and lakes that were just a bit downstream from a papermill. Sometimes the fishes had tumors on them that were just "viruses" according to the local DNR and Fish & Wildlife. The fact that I lost 2 classmates to childhood cancer (our class size was only 160 at the time of graduation, you do the math) and have lost 2 baby cousins, a grandmother, and 2 aunts to cancer, all living in the same area, seems to be very telling and correlative. In college, gradschool, and post docing, i was a scientist (Pharmacologist/Toxicologist) in a laboratory and was around noxious chemicals daily. I personally handled radioactivity for 6 hours a day, daily. Athough the stuff was extremely stable, half life of 5,625 years and supposedly would not go through tissue paper, one has to got to wonder. The fact is, I was around toxins daily and actually have the fat stores present to "sink" them in....

When I went high raw, I had the weirdest skin/detox reactions (little pimples all over my chest, breasts, back, and upper arms at the back). They eventually stopped. But my acne inversa still flares up which makes me think there is still some toxic issues somewhere, as I did not have this in my teens or 20s and has been an issue in my 30s.

So, i am going for a "deeper cleaning now" through fasting, juicing, and green smoothies.

The second reason why I choose to fast is that in the past I have been very food orientated and maybe even addicted to food (if you listen to biblically based weight loss programs). I like to read recipes, think about preparing them, make them and enjoy them. However,at some point in raw, I was starting to look forward to "chewing" a bit too much. Sort of like how an alcoholic looks forward to the first drink of the night a bit too much (compared to a non-alcoholic). So, removal of trigger foods (even if they are good raw ones), and fasting has been an important mental liberation for me for keeping control of the addiction, rather than the food controlling me.

Thirdly, fasting saves a ton of time and i am always crunched for time. 1 hour in the morning to make the juices/green smoothies/coconut water for breakfast lunch and supper, including cleanup, is a super gain in time of about 2 hours. The weird lack of needing sleep over the past two days, has given me about 4-6 hours to myself which I ordinarily dont have. I have to say, I am sort of begining to like it, but am afraid I am eventually going to crash and require a week of 12 hour sleeps to make up for it and that this crash may happen at a deadline time that I can ill afford it.

So, in sum. No cellulite lost in the fast. But most reasons are good reasons to fast

[EternityRider]

What a beautiful, moving post.

[bikediva]

I love that we can fast without being extreme. That fasting can fit with our lives instead of the other way around.

Fasting is fluid.

[EternityRider]

Fasting is fluid.

And fluidity is like heaven.

[Mnbordergirl]

I love that .... fasting can fit with our lives instead of the other way around.

Fasting is fluid.

I agree. Most of my coworkers and church friends do not even know I am fasting. I come in with my GS and juice "concotions" and let them try them, and they just think that I am "super duper" gourmet.

ER-fasting is fluid is very timely and fitting.

[Mnbordergirl]

That is the strangest thing I've heard in a while! :confused:

Bikediva, what is crazy is the expotential increase in the ability to "smell" things that happens literally overnight. I was in the grocery and this one lady stunk so bad (cat pee? urine? I dont know). No one else seemed to notice, but I sure did.

I have walked into my boss's office (a woman) and declared, 'I smell something new!" and looked for the floral arrangement. It turned out to be her shampoo and I smelled it from across the room.

I was nuzzling a neighbor (aka Neighborlicious), and could smell parmescan cheese in his goatee!. Oh, he had ate parmescan cheese for dinner alright, two days earlier...he insisted that he had showered between now and then (at least twice) but was so freaked out he shaved it all off.

Then, there is getting to an elevator and knowing who has been there before (like the kid down the hall...Neighborlicious).

Seriously,I am slowly becoming part bloodhound through fasting.

<Sniffs the air> Why, I believe I smell ER lurking here now! ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

My sore throat has gotten worse... and now my family is sick as well. I'm so glad I'm fasting, I'll not only not get this as bad as them but I'll be better long before they are. Ahhhh the bliss of fasting!

Great posts to wake up to everyone... what a great fasting team we have! http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thcheer3.gif

[donnyandcathy]

Hope you feel better soon, Aleesha, sore throats are no fun :(

I have a question, I had read somewhere that when your drinking fresh juice, that you should consume 8 oz at at time, then wait 30min to an hour before drinking 8 more oz. Does anyone follow this? I know there are no rules in fasting ;) but, I want to make sure I'm not drinking too much at one time.
When I make my juice, say I make 32 oz. I have no problem drinking all that at once, in fact I have to make myself stop and chew/swish my juice so I don't drink it too fast. I made a yummy juice with apple, pear, cucumber, celery.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i drink a litre at a time...

i'm sure i'll be healthy in no time at all... :) thanks for your words...

[EternityRider]

<Sniffs the air> Why, I believe I smell ER lurking here now! ;)

Why? Did you smell a bear smell?
But lurking, no.
:)

[EternityRider]

My sore throat has gotten worse... and now my family is sick as well.

Aleesha - Doctor Bear says, build that immune system!
Lotsa VIT C from your choice of sources.
Citrus juice? Oh, and LOTSA rest,

[streetsurfer]

I'm mostly a 16 ounce at a time-er due to my favorite mug's a pint (adorned with Stars and Stripes). I've not heard of that 8oz. juice limit Cathy.

Aleesha, I sure hope you all feel better soon. I suppose you know some of the home remedies....gargle black tea or salt water, netti rinse, drink mullein tea and slippery elm tea. Maybe the foods come Sunday will help fortify you and knock the bug down faster. Warm ((hugs)) to you and your brood.

This fast is going very smoothly for me. Those who are having a harder time have my sympathy, as I have certainly been there. I didn't expect this one to flow so well. I'm very grateful.

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh no, fasting... pure fasting... water and coconut water is gets this mama healthy super dooper fast!!!

and i'm just doing fruit juices so my vit c level should be up there ER.

thank you ALL for taking such great care of me! (((hugs)))

[bikediva]

BG, I think you have the makings of a new profession...

Aleesha, my favourite is hot water poured over a chunk of fresh ginger, half a lemon juiced and a big spoon of honey.

SS, good 4 u!

It's my roomie's birthday tomorrow, so I've decided to make a sorbet cake: layers of juiced/blended and frozen mangoes, raspberries and green apples mixed with raw honey, then layered and frozen. Should be beautiful, and I can have some, too! I'm bery bery sneeeky... :cool:

[EternityRider]

and i'm just doing fruit juices so my vit c level should be up there ER.

p.s. and a little garlic, if possible. ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

IF i had any desire to even drink... i would. seems like a low drinking day for me. my head is so foggy.

i did get my number one wish list book today. "love is in the earth" by Melody. i'm sooooooo excited to get off here and get reading!

[The French One]

Beginning of day 8 of my water fast. So far so good.
Day 6 and 7 I walked a lot in town, and I feel great, some minor detox, but nothing annoying.

Will begin day 8 by going to bed, at 4AM. :D

[EternityRider]

Good job, French One.

Today marks a new experiment in fluids -
herb tea and juice mixture.
I'm thinking, chamomile and apple.
Anyone done this?

[michigan roman]

good call on the starship er , ive always liked grace slick

french one 4am :eek: i hope it was raw wine :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

broke my fast tonight. no 45 days for me... oh well, it's just a number after all. i'm off to support my gorgeous daughter on her raw journey... but i'll be back.

happy fasting everyone!!!

[streetsurfer]

I just made a tea of homegrown horehound and mullein, with slippery elm, lemon, and honey, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Lisa was feeling congested and wheezy so we are having a cup and sitting down to watch some movies.

Does anyone drink strained kraut juice on a fast? I've been having it this week (small amounts 'cause I don't want to leave the kraut high and dry in the jar).

TGIF!

[EternityRider]

Does anyone drink strained kraut juice on a fast?

I never did, nor could. But I've been known to drink the darndest things during a fast, especially in the beginning. My fasts refine more & more as they progress.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i have... just a sip and hold it my mouth for as long as possible. i'm a huge pickle fan so it would give me a little treat without being solid...

and i figure it would be good for my innards.

[EternityRider]

Rock & Roll - day 5 for Fastuary is nearly done.
January was a good tuneup at 25 days.
Fastuary? Do I hear 30? :D :p

[The French One]

@ Eternity Rider, thanks, I'm glad I have hit the 7 day mark, now aiming for 10 then 15


good call on the starship er , ive always liked grace slick

french one 4am :eek: i hope it was raw wine :D
:p Nope, just too much energy on my fast. Alcohol is quite powerful on my full stomach, I don't want to know the effects on my fasting stomach... XD You made me laugh and imagine this, I would certainly be doing strange things then...

@ Aleesha, congrats for your fast, your daughter is lucky to have such support! I'm sure you'll be an inspiration to her too!

[Aleesha Sattva]

I am hoping to be a good guide... I am already missing my fast though - I know I'm weird.

ER, this month is a mere 28 days, so you'll have to MARCH into the next month to get your 30 days! *giggling*

be well everyone... be well. namaste' Aleesha

[michigan roman]

@ Eternity Rider, thanks, I'm glad I have hit the 7 day mark, now aiming for 10 then 15


:p Nope, just too much energy on my fast. Alcohol is quite powerful on my full stomach, I don't want to know the effects on my fasting stomach... XD You made me laugh and imagine this, I would certainly be doing strange things then...

@ Aleesha, congrats for your fast, your daughter is lucky to have such support! I'm sure you'll be an inspiration to her too!

surprising on a fast isnt it that you need less sleep , i was thinking ide need more sleep

[Aleesha Sattva]

i find you need more rest - like being able to just sit and read or meditate... but less actual sleeping time.

[donnyandcathy]

Yeah, day 6 for me, may not seem like a lot to some, but for me this is HUGE!!

Yesterday I had...
72 oz water
40 oz juice made with apples, pear, cucumber, celery
32 oz decaf green tea

I had to go grocery shopping for the rest of the family, and was excited to drop by the juice bar to grab me a big carrot juice to drink while I shopped. They made me one with carrot, apple, and celery.
When I took off the lid to sip it, it was like carrot soup pulp :p
I wouldn't have been able to drink it if I had to, unless I had a spoon.
So I took it back and asked if he could make me another one, but then told me that his juicer must be messed up, because it had done that a couple of times that day :(
I walked over to the bottle juices, but nothing looked pure enough, had added stuff in the juice, except one bottle of carrot juice, the ingredients said Organic Carrot Juice, so I was going to get that, but it was 6.oo :eek:
So I just did my shopping and had some water when I got home. I survived though ;)

All I know is that my body is WIDE awake at night, not falling asleep till almost 3:00, even though I think I'm wiped out. My mind is going in 400 directions, and seems to be thinking about deep stuff. I'm fine during the day, but at night I wish I could make my thinking cap turn off!!
I guess I need to try some celery/apple juice tonight before bed.

I'll post later what I've had today,
Cathy

[Mnbordergirl]

Aleesh-Hope you get well. Cool that you are supporting the daughter.

Cathy- I am glad to see you are doing better.

Washington DC is really buried under 2 feet of snow in about 30 hours. And it is still falling. I spent the day cleaning, and now that my apartment is detoxed, I am starting to telework.

Great news. 4 lbs released...sometime over the week. I really havent been weighting myself.

[EternityRider]

surprising on a fast isnt it that you need less sleep , i was thinking ide need more sleep

True. But pls be careful. As you get older, it's like "Woohoo! I feel great! Hardly slept in 3 days." Then WHAM! Your immune system takes a big hit, your resistance goes down, and those little microbial fungi monsters attach to your ugly-nasties (toxins) and down you go to the sick bed.

Beloveds, hope this NEVER happens to you.

[Aleesha Sattva]

okay i'm back. i just am not ready to stop fasting and my daughter told me that she's totally comfy with me continuing. since she doesn't eat the same foods as i do anyways, she sees no reason for me to stop fasting. she said our talks is what supports her and i can fast when we talk LOL

what a great kid i've got.

so with only a small break (a few hours)... i'm back!

which makes today day 45 for me. i'm not going to bother starting over at day one... i'll just continue on.

hope no one minds me grabbing my chair and getting comfy by the fire. *hands everyone a glass straw and points at the huge bowl of watermelon/strawberry juice in the middle of the room. help yourself!*

[EternityRider]

okay i'm back. I just am not ready to stop fasting..

hooray!!!!!!!!

[bikediva]

Old Mr. Toxin had troubles that were odd
He had a yellow cat, was livin' in her bod;
He tried and he tried to make his problem stay,
No leaving in a BM goin' far, far away.

But the cat came back the very next day,
The cat came back, we thought she was a goner
But the cat came back; it just couldn't stay away.
Away, away, yea, yea, yea

The man around the corner swore she'd quit the fast on sight,
He loaded up his shotgun with chocolatey delight;
He waited and he waited for the cat to come around,
A SAD and tired man is all they found.

But the cat came back the very next day,
The cat came back, we thought she was a goner
But the cat came back; it just couldn't stay away.
Away, away, yea, yea, yea

Then came a little boy with a donut in his coat,
Told him for to take the cat up the river in a boat;
They showed the cat the donut, it must have weighed a pound
Now they're looking for the boy and the donut that he downed.

But the cat came back the very next day,
The cat came back, we thought he was a goner
But the cat came back; it just couldn't stay away.
Away, away, yea, yea, yea

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bETCusT5kNM

[EternityRider]

Sounds CAT-a-strophic! :D

[EternityRider]

Wow - oranges have saved the day. Having a stash around, here & there (in my car, in locker at work) in a moment when juice has run out, has paid off. Citrus sucking/mouth juicing has been most helpful today. :p

[Aleesha Sattva]

hooray!!!!!!!!

feels great to be back!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

i feel like i need to get clean (http://www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf)...

ahhhh that's better!

[Aleesha Sattva]

baaad night health wise... but fortunately we are having such lovely weather i was able to sleep with the window open. i strongly believe this assisted me greatly through the night. i woke up with a much less sore throat... and my head is clearer.

oddly enough... i feel renewed today. knowing i can continue to fast for another 45 days makes me sooooo friggin' happy. ***blissing out*** what a gift...

[streetsurfer]

Confession:
I caved and chewed last night. It was a conscious choice after having a problem which included some "flying" ala ER's superhero style. I am ready to resume juicing today though. Maybe I'll do the opposite of a one day a week fasting schedule. I'll juice fast all week and chew fruit one day- or hit up Aleesha's water tanker all week and juice fruit one day. I'll be an anto(nym)faster; would a 'slower' be the term then? If that's all right with you all, as long as I don't discuss the eating day.

I was not going for having fasted for all of Fastuary but it would still be an accomplishment for me to do it this way. Then again things could change by next week, just as they did in Aleesha's case (happy about that for you 'n daughter, and it was my prayer since you mentioned it even). I might decide to stay juice or even water fasting. It's open ended from here. Sorry to ramble, I'm thinking out loud.

[Aleesha Sattva]

your fast needs to work with you and your life. that's the number one most important thing EVER!

so if that works for ya... do it! (((hugs))) and come get support and feel the looooooooove... cause there's loads of it here for you!

[Aleesha Sattva]

i actually have wanted to discuss this for awhile now so i'm going to do my own ramble.

fasting is.
it doesn't have to follow any rules unless you want it to.
if you feel the overwhelming desire to eat and you do... own it and move forward.
no guilt. only choices.
another time you may feel the overwhelming desire to eat and you don't. own that and move forward.
whatever you do on a fast... is your journey.

is there perfection? i don't think so. i haven't found it.

i have found a great lovely wonderful journey for my Self though... it works for me. and that's all that matters.

i hope you all are able to find your journey filled with love and support... regardless of your choices and how you decide to do this.

cause really... one hour of conscious fasting is healing.
two hours isn't better... it's just a different journey.

10 days isn't better than 30. it's just a different journey!

does this post make me right... not at all... just my opinion.

[bikediva]

Awww...this forum is the bestest! :)

[The French One]

Welcome back Aleesha! Thats' great!


Tonight is the end of day 9, and I can't explain why, but I feel happy, I feel just great, which is quite unusual cause I have no particular reason to be happy, I'm just happy, that's it.

Yesterday had water and one glass of juice, today was water only with 3 tbs of agave syrup (just love the taste of it with my herbal tea).

This is the third day that I have lost no weight, but my body fat percentage still goes down. I suppose my body is keeping water at the moment.

Day 10 tomorrow, will see tomorrow night if I keep water fasting until the 15th or if I switch to juice fast.

Concerning fasting rules, I can't agree more Aleesha. fasting is a personal experience, there is no "fasting police". It's better trying not to be "perfect" and not blaming ourselves if we drink juice on a water fast etc... The fast has to adapt to the person, not the contrary.

[Aleesha Sattva]

I'm resting on the couch... still recovering from this weird flu/cold thing we've got going through our home. Hubby is spending most of his time sleeping...

Just made a lovely persimmon, watermelon, pineapple blend... 2 persimmons with 1/2 a small watermelon and 2 spear of pineapple made 2 litres of juice! So I have some for later as well.

The persimmon is thick like mango so best to juice it with something watery... like watermelon. ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

rev asked a question in another thread... thought it would be a good one to add here as well...


what is it I REALLY want if I'm not hungry for food? AND, how can I get it?

Revvell

[revdrcyn]

This has been the best week I've had in forever! My energy has been amazing and I've felt incredibly strong in my Triathlon training . . .

Thanks Aleesha and everyone else - looking forward to next week!

[streetsurfer]

It's better trying not to be "perfect" and not blaming ourselves if we drink juice on a water fast etc... The fast has to adapt to the person, not the contrary.
So true, and that approach keeps the calm, and the spiritual and emotional rhythm of the fast going, rather than draining you from the worry. I told myself yesterday as I pondered what happened, "Don't try and figure it out, just figure out what to do next".

[Aleesha Sattva]

exactly. what we've chosen in this moment doesn't have to imprint on our next moment. we can - instead - choose something else.

rev, nice to hear you've had such a great week. keep it up!!!

[donnyandcathy]

I just want to publicly share that I've adviced Cathy to break her fast via email. It's her choice of course, but I do not feel it's wise for her to continue with these symptoms (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showpost.php?p=589752&postcount=38) of slurred speech and not being able to type herself.

That said, it's her choice, her life, her fast.


I should have listened to your advice, Aleesha.

Yesterday, late afternoon, I had these same symptoms, but a lot worse, and I had other symptoms as well. My husband thought he was going to have to call 911, I was very disoriented, so I don't remember much. I was breaking out in a cold sweat, and was almost passed out.
Once they got me to eat a piece of fruit, I was a little more with it, but had to do a smoothie as well.

I'm still not feeling very well today, even though I have broke my fast and am eating again. I did take my blood sugar levels and yesterday they were in the 50's, they still have not been able to get up in the 100's yet.

My husband wants me to see my doctor this week, to see what could be going on.

I'm sad about breaking the fast, and disappointed in my body that it could not even make it 10 days. But I know it is not my fault, something has to be going on with my health, and not something I can control, but I sure wish I knew what it was, without having to go to the doctor. Yesterday was very scary for my family, and myself, so I know I can't force myself to fast, and put my life in danger.
Even though I know fasting is not dangerous, and is very healing, unless you have something underlying, that has not been diagnosed, which seems to be my case.

I wish all of you the best, and I'm so proud of all of you!!! (saying this with tears in my eyes)

Love,
Cathy

[Aleesha Sattva]

(((hugs))) the good news here is... perhaps you will learn something about your body that you didn't know and now you can treat and cure it!

i'm here beside you... sending your love and light on this new neck of your journey!

in light,
Aleesha

[ReneeH]

Hey Yau'll!!!!

I'm drinking H2O preparing for my fasting day now!!! I had a GREAT RAW classes yesterday and today and now I need to cleanse again from dehydrated foods!!! I've been looking forward to Monday!!! So, will have nothing else this evening...gonna wake up to Coconut BLISS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

HUGS,
NEE'

[Aleesha Sattva]

welcome back renee!!! (((hugs)))

[The French One]

@ Cathy, I'm sad for you and I wish you well! Your body was not prepared for a long fast. Take your time, rest and heal yourself, then, much later, try a short fast (48h) once or twice a month before trying to do 10 days. Take care and give us news!


@ everyone! I have pimples that are appearing on my face. What can I use to wash my skin?

[EternityRider]

I'll be an anto(nym)faster; would a 'slower' be the term then?

A 90-10 faster?

I'm a 25 + 7. ;)

[Aleesha Sattva]

french, coconut oil works like a dream on your face! cleanses and moisturizes at the same time!

ER you are simply amazing. What a great fasting experience you are having!

Street, I love your sense of humour!!!

[The French One]

Thanks Aleesha. Will buy some coconut oil tomorrow (it's the night right now).

[Aleesha Sattva]

ya it's night here as well.

[EternityRider]

I'm sad about breaking the fast, and disappointed in my body that it could not even make it 10 days. But I know it is not my fault, something has to be going on with my health, and not something I can control, but I sure wish I knew what it was, without having to go to the doctor.

Cathy, the doctor may not know either. But get all the info you can.
It is not unusual to encounter major barriers with fasting.
Do you have any known conditions with blood sugar?
Have you fasted much before?

More info is needed to isolate the issue. But surely there is an answer.
Many years ago, I kept running into a brick wall. By 4-5 days, I would get too lethargic and spacey to function - a real problem on the job - and always had to quit my fast. Then it dawned on me, I was drinking lotsa fruit juices, which acted like an aggressive detergent in the system.. cutting up toxins then sending them too the bloodstream. So I slowed down the detox process with veggie juices and herb teas. That changed everything.

[AIRchrist]

I'm new to here and to fasting, but I'm on day three of my juice fast and feeling great.

Although, it is tough to go out to a bar and drink just water/watch my wife eat good food as I sip my mango/blueberry/kale.

[Aleesha Sattva]

fruits certainly do speed up your detox... that's for sure. i think it's a personal thing cause i fast primarily on fruits - adding greens very very sparingly and i don't have any crashes. i was also diabetic before i went raw - just to let you all know.

i do resonate with fruit juices and rarely resonate with green juices. although i did have three days where all i wanted was green juices recently... so who knows, perhaps i'll change to greens some day. ;

welcome again airchrist.

[EternityRider]

fruits certainly do speed up your detox... that's for sure. i think it's a personal thing cause i fast primarily on fruits

That means your body is in a better place. You don't have many toxins - comparatively speaking - and you're younger. Nowadays, I can fast of fruit juice indefinitely. But 9 years ago, I couldn't. As for Cathy, it could be an entirely unrelated matter, like blood pressure (which I doubt) or something else. Much more info is needed, like meds history if any, medical history, and so forth. Surely there is an answer. ;)

[bikediva]

Whew, I get busy at work for a day and look at all that happens! D&C, there will be lots more time to fast once you get healthy...I hear your disappointment!

I was psyched because I got an out of town transfer and discovered a grocery store with coconuts. So I'll try breaking them open and drinking the juice tomorrow. They're not young, though.

So happy to see you here, Renee. Mondays are always so exciting!

ER, I am confused and perplexed by your math...:confused:

AC, mango/blueberry/kale sounds DIVINE! I think I'll try mango/strawberry/kale tomorrow...thanks for the inspiration!

Tonight, tonight
The world is full of light
With suns and moons all over the place

Tonight, tonight
The world is wild and bright
Going mad
Shooting sparks into space.

[Aleesha Sattva]

That means your body is in a better place. You don't have many toxins - comparatively speaking - and you're younger.

very true. we do need to remember that i've fasted a LOT... so i seldom have any toxin release anymore.



ER, I am confused and perplexed by your math...:confused:

he was telling you how long he's fasted for.

and responding to street LOL i was confused for a moment as well.

i'm off to bed. this head cold is annoying me but nothing major. i'm sure i'll be much better tomorrow after my Reiki session!!! i am lovin' this exchange i have set up.

night all... sleep well and fast in a relaxed slow pace tomorrow. ;) gift yourself a little extra love on your fast... you deserve it!

[Aleesha Sattva]

very true. we do need to remember that i've fasted a LOT... so i seldom have any toxin release anymore.



no... i need to remember...

;)

[EternityRider]

ER, I am confused and perplexed by your math..

Oh, sorry about that.
9-1 is a borrow from a the so-called 80-10-10 diet (which we do not endorse here. ;))
25 + 7means 25 days fasted in January, 7 in Fastuary. :p

While we're on math..


ER, this month is a mere 28 days, so you'll have to MARCH into the next month to get your 30 days! *giggling*

You're right. I must've been thinking of April, June or September.
So then.. do I hear 28? :p

And when we get to March, it's time to really start marching. :D

John Paul Jones struggled with the 44-gun Royal Navy frigate Serapis, and although his own vessel was burning and sinking, Jones would not accept the British demand for surrender, replying..

"I have not yet begun to fight!"

More than three hours later, Serapis surrendered and Jones took command.

[ReneeH]

I'm here!!!! It's Coconut time!!!!!

[Jstmee46]

Hello , I have a ? for you. I have been doing 100% for two weeks before that it was 60 to 80 % . I have been doing the master cleanse every three month for two years and I am coming up on my three months and I was wondering if that would be to much for my body to handle . I love the way I feel when doing the master cleanse . Any thoughts on this would be helpful.:)

jstmee46

[Aleesha Sattva]

if it wasn't too much for your body before... i can't imagine why it would now???

ER, i love your stories and your math! i think we perhaps should march in March. marching is fun, even if we just do it on the spot so we don't end up in another province or state from all the marching we'd be doing!

renee, i'll see your coconut and raise you a pineapple!

i feel AMAZZZING this morning. all my cold symptoms are gone gone gone. ahhhhh i love my life. i love the flow. i love my Reiki. i love love love my support system. i loooove karma and synchronicity. i love clarity and light and love... yup i love love folks, you heard it here *giggling*

[Mnbordergirl]

I did take my blood sugar levels and yesterday they were in the 50's, they still have not been able to get up in the 100's yet...

I'm sad about breaking the fast, and disappointed in my body that it could not even make it 10 days. But I know it is not my fault...

Even though I know fasting is not dangerous, and is very healing, unless you have something underlying, that has not been diagnosed, which seems to be my case...


Cathy,

Fasting CAN be dangerous if you are diabetic or hypoglycemic.

Please see your doctor and get better!

And it isnt your fault!

Never know, in a year or 6 months from now you may be in a totally different place and can fast them.

But you got to fix what is wrong, now.

Keep in touch.

[Mnbordergirl]

loving the new pic! You look so thin and glowy!

:)

[Mnbordergirl]

@ everyone! I have pimples that are appearing on my face. What can I use to wash my skin?

OOOH Detox!

I am detoxing right with you.

if you want to blow big bucks i have fallen in love with the aloe vera products from Sandra Cope here in alexandria! She actually has her own laboratory AND whereas most companies use water to dilute their formulations down, she uses aloe vera! Her moisturizers have stopped my skin from getting all dry this winter.

[beckx]

day 1... enjoying some carrot-apple-ginger. good to see everyone. :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh ya... my girl is back!!! yippppeeeeeeeee beckx is here. i looooooooooooove fasting with you!!! (((hugs)))

jumping around like a crazy woman...

[ReneeH]

Hey... Well, I started out great with my coconut smoothie... We went to the Butterfly Museum and being inside the exibit for about an hour (it was 80 degrees in there) I started to pass out! So, I decided to have a simple "S". I was better after that.

Now that I'm home, I feel good. The plan was to have a "S" for dinner, but since I had it earlier, I'm fasting thru till tomorrow @ dinner.

[Katie P]

I'M IN!!!!!



I'm fasting from "sweets"...like dates/ figs/ honey/ cacao. I did that for about 22 days in January & I tell ya what....I lost weight! I didn't really eat that much before but it really did make a difference, that & I stopped eating earlier in the evening to give my body more time to rest & detox while I sleep!

Can't wait! It's day 1 for me :)

[EternityRider]

Was up til 5am rearranging my studio, then had to be at work at 8am. :rolleyes: I was so sore from lifting & moving things, rearranging furniture, etc. I'll have to be real careful to get lots of rest. Off tomorrow - yay!

I had the most delicious big, soft, yellow grapefruits, which made such a perfect juice.. even better than some of the orange juices I've had lately. Oranges are sweeter - maybe too sweet. The grapefruit juice was just so wholesome & righteous tasting! Downright righteous. :p :p

[Aleesha Sattva]

listen to the juice i just made... it made 5 litres of juice in total...

1 over ripe persimmon
1 orange beet
2 celery stalks
2 big chunks of ginger
1 small watermelon (the size of your head)

wow is this EVER good. you would think the beet would barely be there, but it's really nice, especially with the ginger. i love beet and ginger together.

i just drank one litre and i have a fridge full of juice for tonight and tomorrow! i won't be freezing these... i'll just consume them in the next day since i made them in my greenstar.

relaxing day with my student, discussing meditation and tarot cards. i have a reiki session scheduled for later this week that i'm looking forward to. other than that... my daily meditation and walks in the sun are keeping me happy.

nice to feel better again... mmmm beet. sorry, i just remembered how good this juice is LOL

oh and i ordered another 2 cases of young coconuts today as well...

[beckx]

having some apple/celery/fennel right now - an old favorite. earlier i had carrot/apple/ginger and bok choy/cucumber/celery. got some orange juice in the fridge for later if i want it, otherwise i might save it for the morning.

i was a bad grocery shopper this weekend and only did about $10 worth of shopping, so i need to go out and get some things tonight. i have probably enough produce for 1/2 gallon but i am following the juice feasting protocol for now so i'll need some more produce for tomorrow and the next day or two. hoping i can find watermelons... they're very out of season, but so is everything else where i am.

have a juicy (/watery/low-glycemic/raw/smooth) night! :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

i have no idea why our little tiny town has watermelons right now... and at $2.89 a piece... i am in heaven!!!

i have some yummy pineapple i should have added to the mix... i forgot about those... oh and my fennel... should have added that too...

oh well... later i'll juice em up!

is it 2 gallons of juice a day on the juice feasting protocol?

[The French One]

Everything in the title :cool:

Have some detox going on, but nothing really troublesome. Better out than in!

[Aleesha Sattva]

day 10.... wow you go girlfriend!!!

[The French One]

Thanks Aleesha, and technically speaking, I have even begun day 11.

[freelive]

Jumping in today with juice fast. Just had a grapefruit - lettuce- chickweed-borage leaves juice. Feeling great, but already feel slowing down stage, which I love about fasting - very easy inner peace.
I don't have set days number, but would love this to be longer fast -at least a week.

[AIRchrist]

Day 1. Again.

I had to do a hardcore mandatory workout with an MMA instructor, and was about to pass out, so he made me eat.

Oh well, day one(number 2) has been good.

-3 Litres of water
-20oz of Apple, Pear, Grape smoothie

I have a half gallon of dilluted mango, blueberry, apple, kale that my loving wife made(after a few sips, I realised she didn't really know how to work the juicer). It's almost pure pulp/chunks of blueberry. Oh well, I'll give it a go.

[beckx]

aleesha - nope, just one gallon, thankfully. i think i would spend the whole day in the bathroom if i had to throw back two gallons plus water. oy.

welcome freelive and airchrist. i do martial arts too and am curious how training will go, especially later on (i'm planning a long term feast - 40-90 days). planning to talk with my instructor and have some juice handy.

[bikediva]

The coconut I bought was en epic FAIL!!! Water tasted like fermented Hawaiian Sun.

I've decided to move to juicing/master cleanse tomorrow, then water on March 1. I'm concerned it will cost more, but I also think the benefits will be greater.

I dunno...I just feel I'm missing out on some of the great stuff y'all are feeling. I also feel pretty detoxed because stuff has been moving through me with furor!

SO...Tomorrow will be day 1 of juice fasting. (I have no idea how many total days I did of smoothies, because I restarted so many times...:()

YAY! SOOOO excited to see so many people on this thread!!! I'm such a newbie, it's cool to meet you!

[beckx]

welcome to juice, bikediva. :) sorry to hear you had a bad coconut experience... was it a young thai coconut? i don't think i've ever had the mature ones to comment on how they should taste.

i did a late grocery run and came back with 50 pounds of produce. i guess you can do worse than $35 for 50 pounds of produce but i can't wait until i can get more produce local. i found watermelons, so looking forward to juicing one up tomorrow. i never mix watermelon because it's so good on its own (or with a little mint or strawberry) but i'm feeling adventurous. maybe watermelon-cantaloupe? anyone tried that?

my mouth feels so disgusting no matter how many times i brush my teeth. i just scraped about an inch of gross off of my tongue. better out than in.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i have a cantaloupe and another watermelon that needs juicing so if it's good, i'll do that for wednesday. i still have lots of the lovely mix i did today.

Just a reminder for our newcomers. We don't discuss eating in this thread. So saying "he made me eat something" is fine but giving details of what was eaten is not. We are fasting and it's amazing what can set someone into a space of 'I need to eat NOW' and so we try to not trigger than in each other here. (((hugs)))

Just got home. Had one cooler when I was out with friends and holy crap batman did it ever hit me! It was like drinking 6. We have a dance on Saturday night. Guess I won't be drinking... not if I want to stay conscious LOL (I'm not much of a drinker anyway so it's not a big deal.)

I'm off to bed... love to all of you!!!

"Surround yourself with love while fasting"

[Aleesha Sattva]

aleesha - nope, just one gallon, thankfully. i think i would spend the whole day in the bathroom if i had to throw back two gallons plus water. oy.

wow only one gallon? that is so funny cause when i first learned the protocol 2 years ago... i thought "wow, how could anyone drink that much in one day???" and now i'm sitting here thinking "really? that's it?"

[bikediva]

A cute pick-me-up treat!

RexTheDog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acay3S2PhSg)

Okay, I know this has nothing at all to do with fasting, but I found this vignette super-entertaining, and I think it could brighten everyone's day.

(Aleesha, feel free to delete this if it's out of line. :o)

[Aleesha Sattva]

hahahahaha not out of line at all. MR and ER looooooove videos... I bet you'll make their day!

[AIRchrist]

welcome freelive and airchrist. i do martial arts too and am curious how training will go, especially later on (i'm planning a long term feast - 40-90 days). planning to talk with my instructor and have some juice handy.

From my couple of work outs, I can tell you that it's really hard to do on just juice. It could be because I just started my juice fast, but it's high intensity, and I almost passed out. I actually needed the food.

I'm going to try to continue to do just juice and water, and see if I don't get all the extra energy that everyone always talks about.

Also, I've had really bad gas. Is that from a certain fruit, or is that the begining of detox? My gut is killing me.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i'd say it's from the food you are eating.

lots of people juice fast and exercise. but... when you are new to fasting, working out can be difficult. you kinda need to choose... use your energy for healing or for working out...

i know though that one long time faster does a huge workout daily... and she has no problem keeping up on juice alone.

when i was fasting last year and doing 2 hours of yoga and rebounding for about 30-45 minutes a day... i had no problems but yoga is lower intensity than what you are doing.

[Aleesha Sattva]

Just a reminder for our newcomers. We don't discuss eating in this thread. So saying "he made me eat something" is fine but giving details of what was eaten is not. We are fasting and it's amazing what can set someone into a space of 'I need to eat NOW' and so we try to not trigger than in each other here. (((hugs)))


once more for good measure :)

[AIRchrist]

I have two mandatory training sessions a week. On those days, I'll probably eat a piece of fruit before I go to the gym. Although, I'd love to get by just on juice. The rest of the next couple of weeks, I plan on relaxing in my house and juicing.

Also, is a 14 day fast too long for someone who hasn't fasted before?

[Aleesha Sattva]

na newcomers to fasting do the 92 day juice feast... so it's not a problem at all doing 14 days.

instead of food... why not increasing your juice on that day? when you eat, your body uses it's fuel for digestion, why not give your body more juice and let it use the fuel for working out?

[Aleesha Sattva]

chances are very very very very good that if you eat food while fasting, you will stop fasting. once you start the digestion process... it's hard to keep going.

perhaps you should wait till you are done this and then fast? (or increase your juice as i suggested)

whatever you choose... it's your choice.

[AIRchrist]

I'm afraid I have to stick with both. I've got to cut 15lbs within 3 weeks, and I need to get back into fighting shape/not chubby.

I'll try intaking extra/heartier juices on the days I'm training. Thanks for the suggestions.

[beckx]

yup i just double checked, definitely one gallon. yesterday i had a hard time getting it in, but i only had water and tea up to 1 pm. today i've already had a quart and starting to feel ready for a second. i'm sure it will vary from day to day, last time i remember sometimes having 'leftovers' or having to crack an emergency coconut or two for a 5th or 6th quart.

made 1/2 gallon of watermelon (had a time crunch so i decided to keep it simple - gonna try watermelon/cantaloupe tomorrow) and 1/2 gallon of celery/carrot/apple/collard/beet. i forgot that i really dislike collards in juice... chard, too, unfortunately. i'm looking forward to experimenting with spring greens this year; my last longish feast was during the summer so i missed some of the spring stuff. i've been using both the vitamix and the juicer to prepare my juices, have also been way more interested in carrot juice than previous feasts/fasts.

airchrist, i would say definitely drink more juice on training days - fruit juice before, veg juice after is what my intuition says and what i plan to do. i have training on wed and sat. i may go thurs instead of wed if i'm not feeling up to it yet. i hope to be doing 3 or 4 days per week near the middle/end of this. according to the juice feasting protocol, strength training is best to start after day 60 so it will be interesting to see how that goes.

my lower back is killing me today. one of my big reasons for juicing right now is to speed the healing of an injury there. it feels worse than it has in a while, but i'm hoping that is a good sign? sometimes we feel worse before we feel better.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i realized this morning that my usual low blood pressure hasn't been here this fast. i can just get out bed normally... no sitting on the side of the bed for a moment or two.

interesting...

[freelive]

Thank you, beckx for the warm welcome. Bikediva, don't resist you starting many times- it is all right. It is a journey. And sometimes you just need to catch a right wave and then you can go on forever. That's why I don't make up my mind in advance how long I will fast. Fasting like anything else is body and mind union game.
I slept really good last night, even though I was so cold before I put on wool socks and two sweaters and two blankets(I do not like the heater, especially at night). We slept half an hour loger than usually-my son is the one who determines how long we will sleep.
Today I already can feel little electricity in my body working on cleansing. I don't feel like drinking juice in the morning, so I just drink water with lemon and honey.

[The French One]

i realized this morning that my usual low blood pressure hasn't been here this fast. i can just get out bed normally... no sitting on the side of the bed for a moment or two.

interesting...

Ah you too! I had low blood pressure in my previous 10 days fast in August, but since the beginning of this one, nothing except once the 3rd day. Weird.

This evening is the evening of day 11 for me. Water only today, and maybe an herbal tea before going to bed. I feel great, still detoxing through my skin, but coconut oil seem to ease the skin on my face so, I'll wait and see.

I have decided to keep on water fasting until my day 15. Then I'll have to switch to juice - I have a restaurant planned the 19th for the birthday of a friend, though I'll certainly only drink juice there and avoid food, I want to be sure not to harm myself if I get to eat some raw veggie. After the 19th, juice again until the end of the month. That would be a 30 day fast.

Can't wait for the end of the month, in march is my birthday and my raw vegan one year anniversary, I think that this fast is a good way to celebrate and get once and for all my old SAD lifestyle out!

[Aleesha Sattva]

if you eat something at that event... make sure it's only cucumber or avocado... nothing like carrot sticks or broc... that's waaaaay too hard on your bod.

just cleaned and transferred the fridges... feels GREAT today off to yoga.

[bikediva]

So, I just shopped for my first batch of produce for JUICING! I got:
- 5 lbs pink grapefruit
- 10 lbs apples fuji and granny smith
- 6 cucumbers
- 2 heads of lettuce (organic)
- 1 cantaloupe
- 4 huge mangoes

...All for $25!!! This should do me for a few days! I also have carrots, ginger, celery, lemon and lime, bananas, kale, and chlorella powder. Any suggestions?

[Aleesha Sattva]

yup, go get some parsley and make a 60/40 blend of granny smith apple and parsley with a bite of ginger in it. mmmm so good!

make sure you juice your mangos with apple or it'll be way too thick for your fast.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i had a very very busy day... got soooo much done. just sitting down now.. *whew*

had a litre of juice today and one young coconut. not much but enough for me today.

[AIRchrist]

I had work last night, so I got home and slept until 4:30pm. Yikes!

I juiced all my remaining produce before it went bad. It's chilling in the fridge, and I'm going to pound it soon. Is it weird that I'm not excited about eating/drinking anything at all?

I did lose 3.5 pounds(mostly water) in the past 36 hours though, so that's a plus.

[Aleesha Sattva]

very nice weight release!!! :)

[beckx]

is it day 3 already? i had a good day, only wanted water and tea until about 5 pm, then i had a quart of grapefruit juice with spirulina. it was so good and really resonated with my body. i've never enjoyed spirulina like i did today.

back's feeling a little better. did some yoga tonight, just maybe 1/2 hour.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i've had pretty much nothing today and i am in the best mood ever! got offered two jobs in the last two days... and i wasn't looking for a job.

amaZZZing how the universe answers us before we ask the question!

i consumed 1 litre of coconut water today... that's it, that's all. oh and some water. nothing else.

probably won't have anything tonight unless i get chilled... then i may have some tea.

[Jeffrey]

Doing my first juice fast. Started today and been feeling pretty good all day. I'm not sure how long I'm going to do it, maybe two or three days for the first time? I'm surprised that I wasnt "starving" today. Guess it's because Ive been on a raw diet for approx 2 months and my body has adjusted.

Anyhow, happy today and feeling good,
Jeff

[Aleesha Sattva]

welcome jeff!!! nice to have you in the fasting convoy.

i just counted and tomorrow is day 50 for me. very cool... i'm in such a peace-filled state. nothing is bothering me although... at the same time i'm grumpy and short fused LOL don't know if that makes sense to anyone... i'm soooo at peace as long as you don't mess with da mama *giggling*

fortunately for me... my family is super supportive and understands when i'm having a grumpy moment.

i love rocks... i'm really into them... and today i picked up a few more 'wands' for healing. (chevron amethyst, smokey quartz and a crystal wand) i'm soooo resonating with rocks during this fast. i'm meditating and doing Reiki with them daily. ahhhh the bliss of it all!

i also picked up a piece of flourite and my hands got sooooo warm and sweaty immediately. since it assists with circulation, i'm going to keep it with me to warm me while fasting!

i ended up having another litre of coconut water. felt a headache coming on and knew it was a "need nutrition" headache and not a detox headache and i was right. a nice bath with some himilayan sea salts added and a litre of coconut water and this mama is feeling great again.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh can you feel my bliss?

[bikediva]

Hello hello,

Been a busy couple days for me. All over the apple with greens/cantaloupe. I'm going to sleep because I've just finished night shift, but I'll check in this eve...

BTW, I have been sleeping GREAT! Even having amazing dreams!

[Aleesha Sattva]

It's day fifty for me... wanna come to my party? http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/prettyplease.gif

I'll be serving fresh cold pineapple/spirulina juice. Green apple/parsley/ginger, and of course some cranberry/apple/ginger juice as well.

Put on your dancing shoes cause this mama wants to get some exercise while she's celebrating! http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/dance013.gif

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thsmiley_loveshower.gif

You'll join me! Oh gooooodie!!!http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/icon_clap.gif

[freelive]

Congratulations, Aleesha! I am joining your party, even though for me it is just day 4. I am celebrating it though, because last night I felt a little blaah, and was tempted to break my fast. I realized though it was emotional thing, not my body's wish, so I wrote some of my pages(just write anything that comes to head -at least 3 pages), and made myself grapefruit juice - and now I feel good, even though a bit lower energy. So I am celebrating my 4th day and my wisdom.
What juice are we having for the party?

[Aleesha Sattva]

I'll be serving fresh cold pineapple/spirulina juice. Green apple/parsley/ginger, and of course some cranberry/apple/ginger juice as well.

Hey you celebrate day four... cause honestly... day four feels just like day fifty! Trust me on this... I've been to day four lots of times and this is my second day fifty! Feels the same to meeeeee.

Let's parrrrrrrteeeeeeeeee http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thdancing-4.gif

[The French One]

The beginning of day 14, tomorrow will be my last day of water fast, then, I'll begin juicing. Can't wait, I bought many fresh fruits and greens today, and it's strange suddenly see my kitchen full of food again. I even bought coconuts, I will have to figure a way to open them without a hammer.
I'm glad I've made it this far.

Happy day 50 Aleesha!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Good job on 14 days French. That's awesome!!!

Just had an amazing re-attunement and Reiki session... ahhh bliss I tell ya. Then I made myself a weird combo of stuff... purple cabbage, ginger, persimmon, apples, celery, fennel and beet. oh i forgot... and pineapple. it's super yummy... oddly enough LOL

[bikediva]

Well, I cut open the other coconut I bought, and it was beautiful! Didn't realize how rich coconut water is! My roomies are leaving for the weekend, so I will do a 3-day water fast from Friday to Sunday. I'm counting down to my fasting retreat in the Philippines...17 days to go!!!

Oh, and I almost forgot...

http://img.freecodesource.com/myspace-graphics/images/animated%20graphics/congratulations/prod_593_15808.gif

Aleesha!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

you are going on a fasting retreat? cooool.

and i looooove that kitty!!! thanks :D

[freelive]

Really, Aleesha, day four feels the same? But don't you loose a lot of weight and feel weak, when you go that long? My longest one was ten days, I hope this time my body will want to go longer.

[EternityRider]

I have given my fast a rest for a couple of days, after one sleepless night.
But I am coming right back. Tomorrow is payday and time to go get lotsa fastins' for juicing. I am looking forward to my transition into raw veggie juices. I have been mostly doing fruit juices and have noticed that the "looks like you lost weight" comments have NOT been coming.. even though my belt has tightened 3 notches since starting this new year. In MY mind, I'm certainly losing, feeling more energetic, more active & having this wonderful fasting experience like my own tempest in a teapot, and all the while no one noticing. When you start losing, they will tell you - you won't have to tell them. And I'm guessing that the high sugar content of fruit juices is holding me back. Some fruit juice is fine, but mostly veggie & herb tea, plus more brisk walking will make the difference.

It seems the more I fast, and the longer I fast, the more disappointed I feel when I stop.. like I'm missing my life call or something special that was meant to be.. Has anyone else felt this?

[Aleesha Sattva]

*holds up hand* me me me me me. Hence why I fast so much!

Perhaps that is true... the fruit juices stopping us from releasing weight. I know I don't release much when I fast... but I simply do not resonate with green juices so... oh well. I'm here to fast and be happy doing it, not to be miserable and thin LOL

So there's your answer freelive...

And yup, feels the same. Every day just blends into the next and next thing you know... it's day fifty!

I got a gorgeous care package in the mail today... filled with yogi teas!!! Sooooooooooo many varieties I can't even begin to name them all. This fasting mama is SET now!!! (((thank you to my yogi tea angel)))

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh and ER... welcome back my friend... welcome back.

[beckx]

congrats aleesha!

yay freelive, i'm on day 4 too. i think the big difference between short fasts and the long fast i did was the euphoria that sets in later on, and starting to trust your body more throughout the process... and the longer fasts do definitely feel more disappointing to end.

i just had a lot of water and a quart of grapefruit juice with spirulina today. i felt so tired this morning and then ended up taking a nap earlier tonight, but not feeling weak or dizzy. i had a really, really difficult night emotionally yesterday... but i've had a lot of insights today into how i can support myself in feeling more fulfilled at work while i look for another job and took some really positive steps. i'm looking forward to many more insights over the coming weeks.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i'm sorry i think i mislead you... what i meant was day four and day fifty are the same... cause on both you are drinking yummy juices and choosing to stay fasting. beckx is totally right... you do get into the 'zone'... the euphoric place that extended fasting brings. i got into that place very early on in this fast... and so it seems like i've been there forever. kinda makes me forget that there is a non-zone place out there.

so i'm sorry for misleading you...

beckx... insights are great... i wish you many many more!!!

[bikediva]

beckx--that's so funny...I was just planning on writing how fasting has helped me to be more assertive at work! I stood up for myself yesterday, and while it felt icky to be a "troublemaker" I had this quiet confidence that standing with the truth was more important than being nice! Holla sistah!

@ Aleesha, yup, I've been saving up for 3 months in the Philippines to fast for like a year. I leave March 1. So instead of counting up the days like all y'all, I'm counting down!!! I think it will be a life-changing experience, and I hope I hope I hope this thread is still going so I can post pix and give you updates!!!

I tell ya, it has been so wonderful meeting so many cool people here. Makes me feel a little less crazy. ;)

Lots o love!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

I've been saving up for 3 months in the Philippines to fast for like a year.

You are fasting for a year? Wow, that's one huge achievement!!! :) All the best on your journey!

[bikediva]

hahahaha

That would be an achievement! No, I saved up for a year so I could go for 3 months! LOL! However, I'm hoping it will kick start a longer fast if I need it. I don't think anyone can threaten your 240+ days Aleesha! :D

[Azaria]

Mind if I join in? I peruse this thread frequently just out of curiosity (mildly traumatised from previous struggles with fasting :p ) so am a bit surprised to find myself here now...but there is NO doubt this bod needs some cleaning from the inside, that is for sure. I didn't really plan on fasting, nor starting today, but it is getting dark, and I seem to have settled into it through some sort of odd auto-pilot. Hunger is not an issue - and for me this is a biggie - and I already feel better in my mind. Yeah yeah, it is only one day, I know!
Have no idea how long I will be here but am looking forward to hangin' out :D

[Aleesha Sattva]

az, i find it completely mind blowing how, once i make the conscious decision to fast, my body just seems to jump on board immediately! and yes... please join us (((hugs)))

bike, i didn't do those days in a row... 84 days is my longest fast. there are others who have gone much longer. i believe 152 days was one member fast! amazing eh?

so are you going to fast for the entire time? are you just going to the country or to a fasting retreat? do tell... inquiring minds want to know :D

i work today... so i'll be taking lots of juices with me. i decided to weigh myself this morning and i'm a mere 3.8 pounds from my mini goal... so this pleases me greatly. this means i've released about 20 pounds since i started just before christmas.

oh and i had a poop this morning!!! nothing fancy... just a poop. but it is OUT instead of in which makes me haPPPPPPy!

i'm about to sip on some lovely "love tea" (that's what i call yogi tea, cause it was sent to me with love!) - i think it's the chia tea i grabbed... sure smells goooood!

[bikediva]

Sooo excited you're interested! I'm going primarily to fast and heal. The retreat is on an island, complete with infrared sauna, hot tub, colonics, fresh coconuts from the tree and cleansing supplements. Yeh, I'm just a little spoiled...I'll be doing mostly a supervised water fast for 90 days, while swimming in the warm ocean, doing daily yoga and meditation, and getting healing massages and treatments for and hour and a half a day.

You could say I don't tolerate discomfort as well as you, Aleesha! I leave Feb 28 and I'll be in the Philippines on March 1. So that plus the pre-fasting I'm doing now should take me over 100! :eek: If it all works out.

I would love to keep y'all updated on here, so lets keep the thread alive!!!

BTW welcome azaria, noce release Aleesha way2go bex and have a good break ER!

[Aleesha Sattva]

i am sooooooooo happy for you. wow that is truly amazing. how much does it cost (if you don't mind me being snoopy)... i would soooooooooooo love that!!!

think of what i could learn being there with ya! you'll have to come back and enlighten us all with your process...

*blissing out for ya*

[freelive]

Bikediva, that sounds so delicious-maybe you will get to swim with dolphins...I get euphoria at the end of the first day, but since I never went past 1o days, maybe there is deeper euphoria waiting for me then - now I am even more wanting to go longer.About what time you mostly get there?

[freelive]

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yay freelive, i'm on day 4 too. i think the big difference between short fasts and the long fast i did was the euphoria that sets in later on, and starting to trust your body more throughout the process... and the longer fasts do definitely feel more disappointing to end.
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:) So we are fast mates for this fast! :D

I noticed that it is so much easier to memorize guitar pieces that I learn, when I am fasting. I am a little bit afraid to break a long term fast, because my stomach starts rebelling then, but this time I have digestive enzymes ready. And I don't have to think about it yet.

When does your euphoria set in usually?

[revdrcyn]

This week, I'm kinda doing e/o day - adding a bit of fruit on the other days -- no nuts tho!!

Other than menstrual fatigue, I am having another great week!

Going to Farmers Market tomorrow to stock up on fruits and veggies again.

Have a great weekend!

[bikediva]

Aleesha, it ranges from $600US for a 7-day bare bones package to $8000 for 3 months with all the fixins. I think she gives discounts for friends. I'll be there on March 2, so I'll let you know then how I like it.

I don't want to "advertise" anything on here, especially somewhere I haven't been yet, so if you want more info you could message me. :)

free, I plan to do lots of swimming!

[Aleesha Sattva]

you are welcome to share your experience here... it's not advertising, it's sharing :)

but if you prefer to keep it private... i totally understand that. :D

oh man... i would love to fast in a warm tropical location... *bliss*

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i had another great fasting day. normally when i babysit it's so hard to not eat. the kids eat constantly...

but for some reason, it's been so easy for me lately. didn't even bother me to sit in my fav restaurant and watch the kids eat.

i'm lovin' this zone i'm in!

[AIRchrist]

I'm on day six of my juice fast, and am feeling insanely good. I've been sleeping great, haven't been hungry, and have been able to continue working out.

I have two confessions/questions:

- I was feeling so sick the other night and ate two tablespoons of PB&J minus the J. Sorry for talking about food, but I need to know. I know this can ruin the fast because it gets my digestive system working, but it happened. Did I ruin my fast?

- The last two days I've been working(5pm-6am), and haven't been able to get to the store/juice. I stopped at Outpost and grabbed a few Odwella smoothies and a couple Izze juices. Even though they don't have any chemicals/addatives, should I not be having those on occasion?

I know the rules to fasting, but I'm embracing the "make it yours" part. I just don't want to over embrace it. On the plus side, I've lost 10lbs in the past 5 days.

Congrats to everyone that's still doing it right!

[beckx]

airchrist, if it were me i would avoid nuts completely and maybe have a smoothie if you feel sick again so as not to shut down cleansing. but really its your journey and if you're getting what you need out of it and not feeling sick afterwards, who cares? no need to confess anything...

[beckx]

beckx--that's so funny...I was just planning on writing how fasting has helped me to be more assertive at work! I stood up for myself yesterday, and while it felt icky to be a "troublemaker" I had this quiet confidence that standing with the truth was more important than being nice! Holla sistah!

go girl! :) haha, i've been rustling a lot of feathers lately.

i've been wrestling with rationalizing my way out of a long fast... you know, "this restaurant i like is closing, maybe i could just eat once and then start again." and the truth is i probably could, but is it that important? and what would i do to my body if i broke my fast with dinner out? and do i really want to make breaking fasts badly a habit? nope. so i'm pushing through. still not getting a full gallon in, though. i had some miso broth tonight and then got super bloated... probably won't be doing that again. oh well, trial and error.