<<<<< the monday fasting club >>>>>

[michigan roman]

starting every sunday 6pm , an at minimum 24 hour water or juice fast

if feeling good after 24 hours going longer if choose

one goal being to work on appetite control via weekly fast

but it also helps to cut fat , plus get in shape for longer fasting work

fasting : a great health tool

[michigan roman]

my favorite fasting authority herbert shelton :

http://www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020127shelton.III/020127.toc.htm

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[MysticTree]

I like this idea. I may join in this coming Sunday/Monday.

I have tried to read that link before and I get a few sentences in and give up. It doesn't resonate with me at all

[ReneeH]

Hey Michigan!!!!!

I'm in!!! I can definitely commit to a day of fasting tomorrow! My life is a bit too crazy to go beyond that. I have some Green Kombucha and I'd like to try some of Alissa's suggestions in the juicing section in RFFE starting on page 183 that I've never done before. I have everything for the Everyday Green Juice, so I'll start with that.

Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[snoops]

I like that idea - on vacation next week but I plan to join you the following Sunday/Monday. Thanks for starting this here.

[Revvell]

From your own link Mr. Roman ~ " Fasting, as we employ the term, is voluntary and entire abstinence from all food except water."

"A misuse of the term, fasting, is quite common. We read and hear of fruit fasts, water fasts, milk fasts, etc., when talking of a fruit diet, a milk diet, etc. A fruit fast is abstinence from fruit; a milk fast is abstinence from milk; a water fast is abstinence from water."

Confusing....

[michigan roman]

not confusing at all , obviously this day and age the term fasting is used differently and about everyone realizes yes water fasting is the ultimate .
but theres all kinds of health enhancing dietary regiments on differing forms of raw liquids and solids a person can go on , and the term fasting best describes these dietary alterations for modern people so we roll with it

[Revvell]

Well, yeah, Mr. Roman yet, you're the one posting what Mr. Shelton says. ;) So yes, confusing.


not confusing at all , obviously this day and age the term fasting is used differently and about everyone realizes yes water fasting is the ultimate .

Really? "About everyone"???? It USED to be. Now everyone's confused as to what's best/ultimate. Yes, everyone. Uh huh... or about everyone.




but theres all kinds of health enhancing dietary regiments on differing forms of raw liquids and solids a person can go on

Well, yeah yet, how is a person supposed to know what that is?


and the term fasting best describes these dietary alterations for modern people so we roll with it

We who? *looks for the mouse in your pocket*

[MysticTree]

Well, yeah, Mr. Roman yet, you're the one posting what Mr. Shelton says. ;) So yes, confusing.



Really? "About everyone"???? It USED to be. Now everyone's confused as to what's best/ultimate. Yes, everyone. Uh huh... or about everyone.



Well, yeah yet, how is a person supposed to know what that is?


We who? *looks for the mouse in your pocket*

I'm ignoring Mr Shelton and just going with the Monday fasting idea. I will probably just have juice and water - maybe. I don't have a good juicer so I may just do water.

These days I think fasting, like religion, is much more about whatever the person doing it wants it to be.

I quite like the idea of a mouse in my pocket ... I don't have one - sulks!

[Traceyraw]

Im in with a juice fast. My goal is 3 days but my minimum is 24 hours. Tuesdays are tough since I work a double. I have to work so I will make my juice in the morning. 1 Fruit and 1 veggie. H2O with vinager and plain water. The ACV cuts my appetite.

[michigan roman]

looked like fall orange crop was starting to hit market when i was at store other day , going to pick up a bag tomorrow in case this weeks fast goes longer because i cut oranges into slices when getting weak on a fast and suck on the orange wedge til its just pulp then throw out the wedge

[MysticTree]

Sunday, 5:55pm and I have had juices - not uber-strained - since after lunch. I will run my fast until probably about 4pm tomorrow if I come off it tomorrow as that will be 24 hours and I will probably have an arduous bike ride ahead of me from 4:30pm. I give myself the choice tomorrow as to whether I eat some fruit before setting off home.

[michigan roman]

nibbling on a couple oranges before i start my water fast in a couple hours

[qwerty988]

Having a nice salad for dinner, then starting my 24-hour water fast at 6 p.m.

Loving the whole idea of a regular Monday fast!

[ReneeH]

I'm READY!!! I will be doing a juice fast which will begin in 1 and 1/2 hours. Today I had a Grapefruit, 1 Raw Taco, and a Raw Enchalada. So, I'm not expecting to be really hungry on this fast, but I'll make sure I'm taking in enough juices just in case.

I'm only planning on doing through Monday...

Thanks Mich!!!

[Revvell]

I quite like the idea of a mouse in my pocket ... I don't have one - sulks!

I would like a ferret actually ~ or a squirrel. *removes ugly smilie*

[Aleesha Sattva]

I'm curious MR why you are fasting from 6pm to 6pm rather than going the entire day without solids?

And Rev, the great thing about smilies is... you don't have to use them. ;)

[Traceyraw]

I started my first fast. I made juice with dinasour kale and the green odor is really strong, I added celery, apples, and oranges. It tastes good if I hold my nose. I also made apple cranberry sooo good. Im looking forward till tomorrow.

[michigan roman]

monday fasting club is more for family / friends / s.a.d. eaters than me , my reasoning was whats easiest way to get people started on appetite control / changing diet / fasting . i determined if people could get off work friday then pig out all weekend they could be content and easily then go 24 hours on water . the sunday 6pm start allows 48 hours huge pig out time every weekend so people feel rested and fed fat over their weekend break from work to recharge . then once seeing thats possible build up to longer distances / better diets / greater appetite control . and even for healthy eaters 24 hours off eating per weak is nothing but healthy , and the sunday 6pm start time like stated makes it easiest . then once get into the weekly fast habit it becomes alot easier to ease into longer fasts . so this is my method of easiest way to develop fasting habit

[michigan roman]

hopefully i extend this fast a while , if so the apple / cranberry juice is on menu . both in prime season - apples vita c - cranberries antioxidant plus uti fighting properties - plus sounds good tasting

[MysticTree]

And Rev, the great thing about smilies is... you don't have to use them. ;)

Please let me know Aleesha, where is the option to switch them off when posting?

[MysticTree]

s'ok, I found it in "go advanced". I usually just use the quick reply button but I'll go the extra mile to reply without the demon smile!

[Aleesha Sattva]

monday fasting club is more for family / friends / s.a.d. eaters than me , my reasoning was whats easiest way to get people started on appetite control / changing diet / fasting . i determined if people could get off work friday then pig out all weekend they could be content and easily then go 24 hours on water . the sunday 6pm start allows 48 hours huge pig out time every weekend so people feel rested and fed fat over their weekend break from work to recharge . then once seeing thats possible build up to longer distances / better diets / greater appetite control . and even for healthy eaters 24 hours off eating per weak is nothing but healthy , and the sunday 6pm start time like stated makes it easiest . then once get into the weekly fast habit it becomes alot easier to ease into longer fasts . so this is my method of easiest way to develop fasting habit

that totally makes sense. thanks for sharing MR.

i soooooo adore YOU!

[Revvell]

And Rev, the great thing about smilies is... you don't have to use them. ;)

Of course I know that. They used to be a great way of expressing ourselves. Too bad they've been changed.

[Traceyraw]

O.K My first fast it going great. Yesterday I started with Kale apple celery and lemon. This morning I had apple and cranberry it is so refreshing. I can definitely make it today. I will not end my fast today.

[qwerty988]

O.K My first fast it going great. Yesterday I started with Kale apple celery and lemon. This morning I had apple and cranberry it is so refreshing. I can definitely make it today. I will not end my fast today.

YAYYYY -- great job! I love love love a juice fast.... and apple and cranberry sounds DELISH.

My stomach's a bit grumbly because I'm just doing water (since my fast is only 24-hours).

I've never done just water before.... but what I like about 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. is your body doesn't have to go a whole day without food, even though it's for a 24-hour period. So I might feel a bit hungry today, but I know I'll have something tonight, so mentally it's not that hard to stick to!

[ReneeH]

Hummmmm.... My tummy is grumbly too. And I just had orange juice which didn't help at all. Had 2 fantastic bm's today!!! Still not going beyond today. I wish I could, but my life is waaay too insane! I will enjoy today, though...

[ReneeH]

My daughter still has a headache, so I made her some of my Celery/Apple juice and she said she feels better! I love that juice....incredibly refreshing!

[Hanneke]

I love this thread. Funny I missed it...

I am doing this for a few months now and love it. I start my water fast after my last meal on Sunday eveing and usually fast for about 40 hrs. So I start eating again Tuesday around noon, usually a green veggie juice and then solids in the eveing. I simply love it, it really works well in my life. I live in Northern Canada now and longer (juice) fasts are difficult to do in winter since it is so cold. This way I feel I can really maintain my health and especially keep my collitis under control. It works really well.

I also run on Tuesday morning after about 36 hr water fast and I love that too. I am amazed how great my run is after fasting. I am faster and feel like I am flying. It's a great experience.

It's Monday now so I am in my water fast. It's very easy....hope you are all doing great. Thanks for the thread!

[ReneeH]

Hanneke, what an inspiration you are! I'd LOVE to try that! I've never done just straight water...don't know if I'm that brave yet! I think juicing is like a crutch for me. Well, maybe someday... It's been a GREAT day, though!!!! Except I'm sick of cleaning my juicer!!!! But I didn't realize how much I have missed juicing!

[michigan roman]

were in same mode hanneke . and i also love running on a fast , but i do wind sprints these days rather than jogging . and i cant wait til i get out to about 48 hours to do some sprints because i actually feellike im faster here age 53 then when i was in physical prime . yes thats doubtful but its a great sensation none the less

[qwerty988]

That was a great fast! Honestly, I was very hungry all day.... but made it through and ended the day with a kale salad and some coconut.

I think this 24-hour fast on sunday/monday might work for me on a regular basis. It really did melt away some fat and also helped me get a grip on my appetite.

I don't remember feeling so hungry on a juice fast though, maybe next week I'll try carrot/apple juice instead of just water? Hmmmm.....

[Traceyraw]

I made it until 6 pm. I ended my fast with cantaloup and pineapple. I had terrible night sweats last night. I am sure it was from detox. I m in again for next week. I will make better juices and more of a variety. Eventually I might try a water fast. I feel lighter and more energized.:wow:

[Hanneke]

About feeling hungry. I kinda expected it when I started this routine. The fast is short so feelings of hunger do not subside, usually that happens after a few days. So you just have to suck it up. On the other hand it does get easier the longer you do it. I am still somewhat hungry but I don't really pay attention to it. I am cold though, I really need to take a hot bath on Monday evenings.
Also I think taking a brisk walk does wonders when feeling hungry!

[qwerty988]

About feeling hungry. I kinda expected it when I started this routine. The fast is short so feelings of hunger do not subside, usually that happens after a few days. So you just have to suck it up. On the other hand it does get easier the longer you do it. I am still somewhat hungry but I don't really pay attention to it. I am cold though, I really need to take a hot bath on Monday evenings.
Also I think taking a brisk walk does wonders when feeling hungry!

Thanks -- maybe I'll just suck it up a few more times and see if it gets a bit easier with just the water.

Also, I'll try the exercise and hot bath next time... thanks so much for the suggestions!

[MysticTree]

Mondays don't suit me ... I'm switching this to a Friday :)

[Revvell]

Mondays don't suit me ... I'm switching this to a Friday :)

... which makes more sense to me.

[Traceyraw]

Im in for this Friday. I will start Thursday night. Happy Fasting..

[Hanneke]

Of course! You should do whatever works in your schedule.

[michigan roman]

im good here this week with 48 hours on water with a few cheater cups o coffee ;-)
sort of prefer fattening up here in late fall with the last of growing seasons good produce then fasting longer distances starting
january when the produce selection gets lesser . with usually biggest fast of year at spring equinox as thats
how the wonderful fasting goddess misslinda led several of us into behaving and its stuck

til next sunday ! hail fasting bandits ;-)

[michigan roman]

thanx lee , very nice of you

[Traceyraw]

Juice fasting today from 6-6. I started last night. Had some yummy green juice. This morning I had fresh orange juice and now Im sipping on ACV honey water. I am starting to detox. My tongue is very white and I am a little fatigued. I know thats my body healing. I am in for Monday. MR. thanks for the 6-6 I never would have thought of it. Mentally it makes it doable for me somebody new to fasting. Thanks for getting Me going....

[michigan roman]

today eating the fresh orange and almond crops on the market , til 6pm water fast time

oranges and almonds together are great , been also eating raw spinach leaf currently in decent shape
on market . 3 together are great whole meal

[Saria]

I've been fasting all day, since last night around 9pm, actually. I felt very hungry this morning but ignored it. I took a 2 hour nap this afternoon and am up now but don't have a whole lot of energy. I'm water fasting but still drinking 2 cups of green tea per day. last night I had some celtic sea salt in warm distilled water.

[Traceyraw]

Wow I love how fasting makes me feel. I don't think I could have done it if it wasn't 6 to 6. It makes feel in control of my appetite. I did one on Friday also.

Last night. I had carrot, celery, apple. This morning was cranberry orange apple. Yummy. I tried to juice pinapple again but no luck. I made my favorite green juice for the rest of the day.

Happy Fasting.

[Hanneke]

Good Morning all!!

Started my fast as always after dinner last night and will continue until tomorrow around noon. Bring it on!!!!

:heart

Hanneke

[qwerty988]

Wow I love how fasting makes me feel. I don't think I could have done it if it wasn't 6 to 6. It makes feel in control of my appetite.

Agreed -- 6 to 6 makes all the difference for me, too!

Socializing took priority yesterday, so I'm in for today instead! Will start at 6 p.m. tonight and go through till tomorrow night. I'm trying just water again, fingers crossed it's a bit easier this time.....

Go us!!!!! :cheer:

[Traceyraw]

I might try water in a few weeks Im not brave enough yet. qwerty hope no tummy grumbles foryou this week. Happy Fasting.

[Saria]

I started early and am feeling good. I also love the way fasting feels!! I drank some yogi liver detox tea last night. I slept for a long time and had a nightmare this morning, like I usually do while fasting. I find I have bad dreams about things that bother me but I don't think about much, like my mind is detoxing while I sleep. I feel a little nausaus and see some white on my teeth, gross but it makes me feel like I'm getting somewhere. I don't have any plans for the day except rest I'm so glad I have time this week to do it that way! Now I can't wait to reach ketosis! :woohoo:

[Saria]

Agreed -- 6 to 6 makes all the difference for me, too!

Socializing took priority yesterday, so I'm in for today instead! Will start at 6 p.m. tonight and go through till tomorrow night. I'm trying just water again, fingers crossed it's a bit easier this time.....

Go us!!!!! :cheer:

It gets easier everytime you do it, i promise!! Personally I think water is easier than juice once you push through that first 5-12 hours. You can do it!

[Hanneke]

For me a water fast is pure water. Just sipping through the day. No tea, no coffee etc. Give my taste buds a complete rest along with the rest.
I"m not suggesting that anybody else should do the same, just sharing what I do :)

[michigan roman]

i was pouting for the old smilies til i saw the new smilies properly used here qwerty ;-) these new smilies are female style

here at 24 hours on water , might juice some raw cranberries tonite as a feeling i might have a uti trying to develop .
blended up some raw cranberries in water and strained other day and tastes good , if mixed with sweeter juice like apple or
orange no doubt great

[Saria]

Yeah, I think I will consider it a water/tea fast to clarify ; )

[Hanneke]

Happy Tuesday Morning All!!!

YES I feel exhilarated. Just went for my 36 hour water fasted morning run and as always it was magical. I even saw some Northern Lights!! Can it get any better??
Good thing I didn't post last night because I would have stumbled you all, I felt like crap and was extremely hungry. I'm sure my blood pressure was very low too because I was kinda dizzy. But I know how I feel on Tuesday morning so it's all worth it. I love my weekly fast!!! (I would NOT have said that last night :( )

I keep on water fasting for a few more hours and break it with my usual green juice about 11 am or so.

Until next week!!!
:heart:heart:

[mysticshore]

I'm doing a friday fast today. 6 hours to go until completed.

[mysticshore]

I'm hoping to do a 24 fast this Monday, anyone else joining in this week? I figure a fast each week will help with the Christmas excess that always happenns this time of year.

[qwerty988]

I'm in again!

Starting tonight at 6......... not sure if I'll do water or juice this time though.

[gratefulbe]

I want to do this!!

[michigan roman]

im in . as usual this time o year nibbling on the fresh crop oranges and almonds today til 6pm fast time

im going water , and hopefully more than 24

[michigan roman]

5-4-3-2-1 , the fast has begun ;-)

[Hanneke]

Happy Monday All!

Fasting again since last night 7pm. I am actually recovering from a persistent head cold, still not feeling that well. It's not going to keep me from my water fast though. But I don't expect it to be easy...

Stay strong!

:heart

[qwerty988]

Happy Monday All!

Fasting again since last night 7pm. I am actually recovering from a persistent head cold, still not feeling that well. It's not going to keep me from my water fast though. But I don't expect it to be easy...

Stay strong!

:heart

Good luck today!

I bet fasting is just about the best thing you can do for a head cold anyways.

Hope you feel better soon! :throwhearts:

[Hanneke]

Thanks! It's not easy today. But the knowledge that I will feel awesome tomorrow morning makes it worth while. I am already hungry. Looking forward to my hot bath tonight!

[Hanneke]

And of course a happy Tuesday it is....

it's all so worth it!!!!

See you next week :heart

[michigan roman]

last nite at 24 hours was starving , today at 48 feel very good . ive drank about 30 oz of water and 4 cup o coffee . going to keep going .
bought 100% pure frozen orange juice in case i get weak , to which i'll add some cranberry water i whip up in blender out of whole berries then strain

* like doing crunches / sit ups on empty gut , can feel any flab being burnt up

[michigan roman]

at 72 hours on water and few cups coffee , head ache today but i know that the 2 / 3 / 4th days are worst then you level out

i bought tomatoes to juice with parsley - garlic - kale from my garden in case i get too weak feeling to push further on water ,
on juice fasts tomato juice (ecspecially this extremely potent kale-parssley-garlic version) is near as energizing as solid foods to me .
yes its no where near a super cleansing water fast but im still cutting fat and to me in fat lays toxic waste you want out of body

yesterday was feeling light headed so picked a peice of kale leaf from garden about 1/4 the size of a dollar bill and let it dissolve on my tongue ,
amazing how great it tasted and what a boost it gave me from that little peice of kale

[michigan roman]

im at 96 hours , feel better today then yesterday because i made a pitcher of pure frozen orange juice with cranberries i juiced mixed in as i got sort of chilled

so thats 4 days on water / say 8 cup coffee / can frozen orange juice , not cleanest fast ever but washing out toxic fat so im very happy with 96 hours

[qwerty988]

im at 96 hours , feel better today then yesterday because i made a pitcher of pure frozen orange juice with cranberries i juiced mixed in as i got sort of chilled

so thats 4 days on water / say 8 cup coffee / can frozen orange juice , not cleanest fast ever but washing out toxic fat so im very happy with 96 hours

Roman you are SUCH an inspiration!!!

And I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who cheats with coffee...... I don't think I could get through without it.

[Traceyraw]

Alright. 96 hours. I am working my way up with the juice fast. Hopefully soon I can join you on the 96 hour fasting journey.

[michigan roman]

tacked on another 24 hours , went with just pure 3 cup coffee fast today ;-)
for some reason i dont get thirsty on fasts after a few days , i force myself to drink water
because others have expressed to me that it helps to wash out built up pollution
the fast is brooming out

[michigan roman]

decided to eat tonite and for next few days then start another fast sunday 6pm as usual

and fast as long as can next week then REALLY PIG OUT holiday weekend :dance: lol

[michigan roman]

well i ate huge salad and really didnt taste so good . if i could do it over i would have forgone the salad and ate a bunch of oranges and almonds
as the orange im eating now tastes great

[michigan roman]

back into fasting mode

[Hanneke]

Same here....back into Sunday night until Tuesday mid day fasting mode!!!!

I am also not that thirsty, even on that 40 hr a week fast. I just sip some water during the day.....

Stay strong all!

[michigan roman]

48 hours in and trying to go longer but pretty hungry . but whatever happens the 48's official

happy holidays folks

[Saria]

I'll be back to Monday fasting this week, 6pm Sunday to 6pm Monday. I can't wait to go home on Monday I'm going to go to Karyn's after 6pm and have a good raw meal so I can't get back on track after having some of mom's cooking and a few holiday snacks...just being honest

[michigan roman]

hi folks , checking in for this weeks fast

i totally pigged out today and now fasting 24 hours shall be very easy because i cant fit any more in my gut for at least 24 hours :dance:

hail fasting bandits ;-)

[mysticshore]

I am 12 hours fasted so far and feel it should go smoothly. I also have over indulged and now relish a chance to restore balance.

Happy fasting fellow bandits.

[Traceyraw]

Had to break my fast early thanks to a big shot of wheatgrass juice. I had h20 after 6 sunday till noon. Then went to whole foods got a shot of wheatgrass and a celery apple ginger juice. I go so sick. That is only the second time I had wheatgrass the first I was pregnant I also go sooo sick. I thought it was my hormones. Im not sure why the wheatgrass has this affect. Sorry maybe this is not the thread. I tried to fast. I am going to do a Friday fast this week.

[qwerty988]

Had to break my fast early thanks to a big shot of wheatgrass juice. I had h20 after 6 sunday till noon. Then went to whole foods got a shot of wheatgrass and a celery apple ginger juice. I go so sick. That is only the second time I had wheatgrass the first I was pregnant I also go sooo sick. I thought it was my hormones. Im not sure why the wheatgrass has this affect. Sorry maybe this is not the thread. I tried to fast. I am going to do a Friday fast this week.

Wow, sorry you got sick!

This is such a crazy week, it's a challenge enough for me staying raw let alone doing a fast. And I'll have houseguests through this whole week as well!

However one of my presents was a citrus juicer (yayyyyyyy!!!!) so I'm going to TRY to do a few days of just orange and grapefruit juices and green smoothies.... then next week it's back on the regular Sunday/Monday 24 fasting schedule.

Go bandits!!! :cheer:

[Traceyraw]

Jealous, I asked for a citrus juice but got another breville. They are going to return it and get the citrus. Ive been reading up on orange juice fasting. People do it for 2 weeks its supposed to be very healing and detoxing.
Enjoy all those yummy citrus drinks.
Wow, sorry you got sick!

This is such a crazy week, it's a challenge enough for me staying raw let alone doing a fast. And I'll have houseguests through this whole week as well!

However one of my presents was a citrus juicer (yayyyyyyy!!!!) so I'm going to TRY to do a few days of just orange and grapefruit juices and green smoothies.... then next week it's back on the regular Sunday/Monday 24 fasting schedule.

Go bandits!!! :cheer:

[michigan roman]

starting off at 6pm as usual

[michigan roman]

24 hour mark on water

quit coffee for the new year

oil pulling with coconut oil this fast to see what happens

[Traceyraw]

Sorry I missed Monday but fasting today. MR what is oil pulling. I have plenty of coconut oil. Just curious if I could do it on my fast. Ordered Chlorella tablets.

[michigan roman]

you put a tbsp or so of coconut oil in mouth and swish it back and forth through teeth for like 20 minutes then eject

- i guarantee one thing is if you do this every day for a few weeks youll notice its cleaning / whitening teeth , guarantee . it cleans peoples teeth with coffee / tobacco stains to white from what ive read

- the oil pulling also has eliminated peoples gum infections many times , it draws pollution out of the gums eliminating infections

- theres alot of claims for it , and theres alot of talk about it on line . ive never stuck with it more than a few weeks so cant say , but at the least i know it cleans my teeth and has taken swelling out of my gums before . and i speculate on a fast how ones tongue turns white from body expelling toxic mucous up the esophogus that oil pulling shall help draw this mucous up and out of / off of tongue quicker than without . and people use sesame oil alot of times for this too , but to me coconut oil has some better claimed benefits plus tastes better

[Traceyraw]

Cool thank you I have raw coconut (butter) its thick like butter. I bet it will melt when I put it in my mouth.

[qwerty988]

oil pulling with coconut oil this fast to see what happens

How's it working for you? I just started oil pulling today!

[michigan roman]

hey qwerty i wasnt reading this thread because last mondays fast went all the way into this mondays fast and just been posting in main fasting thread . but i think the oil pulling right when i wake up in morning is helping to pull mucous up out of esophogus / throat and off tongue that the fast causes , because usually ive a bad taste on tongue all the way into stomach on fasts , upset stomach sort of , and this fast i dont . which to me is a very good thing and at this point i for sure plan on oil pulling every fast

[qwerty988]

Interesting!

I'm pulling with coconut oil during my fast, too -- but hoping for improvements with a few sensitive teeth and some gum issues.

This is only my second fast, but so far I've had ZERO detox symptoms and I'm wondering if the oil pulling is responsible? Not like I'm complaining hahahahahaaa!

[michigan roman]

im doing my monday fast but posting in big fasting thread because on the 14 day of a fast . figured ide bump this up in case anyone new was into a monday fast

[Saria]

It's Monday! I'll be fasting again, nothing but water today.This will actually be day 5 of my fast which I plan to continue for 10 days +.
Have a few things scheduled this monday but I'm more used to fasting now so it will be ok. i used to never be able to focus the minute I got hungry but now I'm fine, I feel more focused while fasting than any other time!

[Traceyraw]

Im here today. Starting detox already. Stuffy head and slight headache. Hopefully it will pass soon. Drinking my green juice now. Last night pineapple gazpacho recipe with a whole jalapeno. HOT. This morning ACV,Honey and Cayennel. Very good I love anything with honey. Hoping to continue till Saturday. Weekends tend to be my struggle.

[michigan roman]

im on a longer fast so more so posting in big fasting thread but figured ide bump this up in case anyone wants to work on their fasting
in this monday fasting club style

[Traceyraw]

THanks MR. Starting between 3-6 pm today. Im going to try to drink more juice this time. Expecially the green juices they seem to sustain me better. This is so exciting. I can' t wait to do 30 days when it warms up.

[michigan roman]

tracey i found some decent spinach at market yesterday so thats on board , to go along with juicing tomatos and oranges . this is too easy , its like having a feast :encore:

other nite i was freezing so made a onion / potato / celery broth i strained through colander then nylon mesh paint filter bag for clean broth to warm up because was sick of tea .
well after being on raw juices a few weeks the broth tasted like garbage , with cleaner taste buds i could tell the heated broth had zero nutrients and only way it would taste good is if i loaded it up with unhealthy salt . and i swear next morning i had little headache from that broth . the experience made me crave raw juices big time plus put out of my mind the cravings ive been having this fast for my old cooked vegan favorites . that lesson is one reason why fasting is such a great tool , it wakes you up to fact your addicted to heated un nutricious junk because you grew up with it . but taste buds clean / working properly from a fast alarm you that like other unhealthy things you can get used to and crave like tobbaco / drugs / alchohol cooked is bad for you long term

[Traceyraw]

MR . Im FREEZING and I live in south florida. I love going to the market and making juice creations. I have tomatos for tonight with cucumber red pepper, 1/4 jalapeno and celery. Sounds pretty good hope it tastes good too. Im starting to "emotional detox" today already im freezing feeling just weird like disconnected with where im at? I just want to curl up in a ball and do nothing. My hips are really hurting today. I have never had hip problems before que paso? Both sides in the joints.

I ate about 3 bags of grapes since friday maybe my bodies repairing something I didn't even know what wrong.
I expelled white mucous about 1 hour after my enema last night. Sorry to blab just feeling emotional and weird needed to get it out. I don't have anybody who can relate. :wuv

[qwerty988]

Sorry to blab just feeling emotional and weird needed to get it out. I don't have anybody who can relate. :wuv

No apologies necessary! We're here for you and we can all relate, that's for sure hahahaha! :kisses:

[Traceyraw]

I ended my fast today :( The emotional Detox was just too much. Talk about detox. My hips were hurting incredibly bad the pain started going down my legs. I could barely walk up the steps. Before I went to bed I took an enema after the enema all of my pain left my legs. Go figure?? How does that happen.???Can't make the connections was I that toxic. Any fasters had that problem?? I will be joining you next week for another fast.Irealize I have alot of work to do on myself.

[qwerty988]

I ended my fast today :( The emotional Detox was just too much. Talk about detox. My hips were hurting incredibly bad the pain started going down my legs. I could barely walk up the steps. Before I went to bed I took an enema after the enema all of my pain left my legs. Go figure?? How does that happen.???Can't make the connections was I that toxic. Any fasters had that problem?? I will be joining you next week for another fast.Irealize I have alot of work to do on myself.

Hahahahaa -- YES, I just had the worst detox ever! I had several days of very severe pain in my left wrist, which was broken about five years ago and never caused me any pain before, not even on any earlier fasts. I was freezing cold and had crazy-bad migraines all during the fast AND the day I ended my fast I got this severe cold/flu that's kept me in bed for over a week!!!!

Seriously -- I have to laugh about it because it was all so insanely severe given I was only doing a little 10-day fast!

Right now I'm building up my reserves for another fast.... i figure if we're being CALLED to fast, it's just something we've got to do, there's a reason for it as there's a reason for everything.....

Anyhow just remember you're not alone on this journey! :throwhearts:

[Traceyraw]

Qwerty thank you so much. I can't figure out why my hips. I realize I have more healing to do physically and emotionally. For the five days I was so strong and I felt on top of the world like a fasting champion. Now I can't finish 2 days. Going to stay raw until fasting calls again. The only thing different is I added lots of cucumber to these juices because I want glowing skin. ?? I also ate a ton of grapes?? Thanks for the support.

[qwerty988]

I don't know about cucumbers but I have heard that grapes are VERY cleansing and maybe they brought on a more intense level of detox?

The only thing I can think of for hips would be healing from childbirth? Also a time of extreme emotional/hormonal upheaval..... maybe it's something to do with that?

Whatever it is.... you're WISE to listen to your body! Take it slow and break the fasts as you need to. :heart

[michigan roman]

its like people say were cooked food junkies and going off it and getting the dt's isnt a picnic , lol ;-) i was totally out of fasting shape and couldnt go two days neither tracy til i realized its like anything else in that repition makes one better at it so started monday fasts . i'll NEVER stop the monday fasts , we keep doing the monday fasts itll keep us in better control of our appetites / keep some fat off us / keep us in fasting shape to easily do the important work each year of several extended fasts to allow our bodies to flush out pollutants and that is a VERY wise mode to anchor in .

i was in same place 5 months ago then started monday fasts and now im on day 23 . and when this fast ends if i keep in the monday habit i'll stay in fasting shape and fasting shall always be easy . its like running , if keep doing it stay in shape . and theres a HUGE health pay off , we gotta keep doing it or were fools .........

[Traceyraw]

Maybe from child birth almost 3 years ago wow. Iknow my hormones are out of wack thats what im trying to work on now. I was high raw before I got pregnant and felt soo good. After birth I just plummeted. I remember Deb B doing a grape cleanse. They were on sale and they are so good. I can eat them all day. :throwhearts:

[Traceyraw]

Thanks MR. I do love the Monday fasting club. I never thought about it like running so when Im ready again I will do my marathon. I still love my juices I can't go a day without them....

[qwerty988]

Iknow my hormones are out of wack thats what im trying to work on now.

For hormones you can take GLA, it really helps..... i take evening primrose oil supplements daily for this and it's also found in chia seeds in very high amounts. Good for your skin, too!

[Traceyraw]

I will pick some up. I love Chia seeds. Chia pudding. Im just happen to be out. What is GLA???

[qwerty988]

It is gamma linolenic acid -- found in one of the omega oils, i forget which one hahahaa! Chia seeds have a lot of it. Anyhow you can get it in supplement form in borage oil or evening primrose oil. It regulates hormones. Strangely enough a medical doctor recommended it years ago when i suffered from bad PMS-related anxiety. The GLA completely cured my PMS. I've taken it ever since -- it's also good for your skin and strengthens hair.

[Traceyraw]

Im looking on amazon right now. I get crazy bad pms thats one of the reasons im on this medication. I kept refusing to take it but I promised I would until Valentines day. So Im trying really hard now to detox and feel good. I felt so good on the juice fast I stopped taking it cold turkey then just sunk like a rock. Im going to try these I will let you know how they do for me. Thanks again

[michigan roman]

bump ......

[Saria]

Fasted today for monday, it really gets easier every time! I've been spending less time on the computer, making sure I don't replace food addictions with an internet addiction.

[michigan roman]

i can fast from food but NEVER a computer fast , lol

[michigan roman]

im off my long fast and eating til sunday 6pm usual start , just ordered a omega 8004 from bedbathbeyond today

241 shipped to my door . i bought from there because if problem i can return there instead of possible problems dealinh with on line companies

plus 241is best price ive seen on it

and this 8004 is john kohlers personal juicer ands loved by thousands ive read on line

[michigan roman]

Kicking off another monday fast 6 pm today / sunday as usual

[Traceyraw]

Im in today for 24 hours. Im going to have orange/grapefruit. Hoping to score some swiss chard today at WF to make green juice. Than maybe apple...

[michigan roman]

i guess im going with tomato juice to start this juice fast off as im getting florida i guess green house tomatoes i think is what markets calling them at .50 per lb ,
got good fresh parsley today too along with garlic clove for a great V8 type juice

and probably oranges if im still getting good ones at store

then warm water with lemon or varying tea's

i ordered my omega 8004 last monday at bedbathbeyond and its supposed to be here tomorrow :yes:

cheers tracey

[michigan roman]

continuing on thru monday so posting in the monthly fasting thread now . note - just tried white tea for first time tonite and if someone never has its milder than regular tea . im drinking it plain and its smooth

[michigan roman]

puck drops in two hours , 24 hours at minimum on water does anybody good !! its a no brainer !!

2012 THE YEAR OF THE FAST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[michigan roman]

rocking another fast starting tonite 6pm

2012 THE YEAR OF THE FAST CONTINUES ...............

[michigan roman]

im still on the fast i started last sunday so starting day 8 today 6pm

[michigan roman]

starting another fast 6pm

[Traceyraw]

I am in today I am going to try for 7. I will be happy to get 24 hours in . I am craving carrot juice not my favorite but my body is asking for it.. Happy Fasting.

[qwerty988]

I'm in.

ALL HAIL THE YEAR OF THE FAST!!! :woohoo:

[michigan roman]

tracey/qwerty good to be fasting with you guys again

im gunning for at least 7 too

lemon / lime stocked up , and all kinds varying teas

cheers

[Traceyraw]

Yeah Qwerty and MR. I started my day with a yummy carrot/orange/ginger juice. YUMMY. Later I have Kale,celery, apple, lemon and ginger. I can make it till the end of the day.

[qwerty988]

Yummmmmm that juice sounds good!!

I'm only going til 2:00 since I started yesterday at 2:00.... which is oddly my normal dinnertime..... it's complicated hahahahhaaa!

Hope you're both having a GREAT day! :dance:

[rawgirl00]

I started my first fast 23 hours ago. My goal was to do 24 hours. I'm thinking I might do another day or two. I was worried about how I'd feel the first 48 hours b/c from everything I've heard the first two days are the hardest, but overall I feel good, no issues at all.

[qwerty988]

I started my first fast 23 hours ago. My goal was to do 24 hours. I'm thinking I might do another day or two. I was worried about how I'd feel the first 48 hours b/c from everything I've heard the first two days are the hardest, but overall I feel good, no issues at all.

Go for it, rawgirl!!

I'm just about done and the hunger was really through the roof this time! I might do juice next week instead of water, yow.......... heading out to make some food RIGHT NOW hahahahaa!

Happy fasting all! See ya later gaters

[Basenjimamma]

I am so loving the idea of this...think I will try to join you guys...need to stock up on juiceable items, running low, if you don't see me for the remainder of this week...I will be back on monday next week...I am IN!..

[michigan roman]

hi rawgirl and texasmamma :D

for the first 24 here today drank green tea

not hungry at all tonite . i think its just that now age 53 ive ate
for so many years im sick of eating so fastings becoming easy , lol

:meditating:

[Traceyraw]

I ended my fast yesterday. I will join you again next week. :)

[michigan roman]

cheers tracey

just passed hour 48 , on green tea

[michigan roman]

into day 4 , mostly driniking green tea

[qwerty988]

into day 4 , mostly driniking green tea


You GO MR !!!!!

You're a fasting machine!!!! :dance:

[mysticshore]

Hey I thought this was Mondays only!? Congrats, you are in the zone. I've been so busy I've forgotten to check on this thread. Count me in next Monday.

[michigan roman]

hi mysticshore . it is every monday but for me 2012s a big fasting year so alot of times i'll go more days

but my plan is no matter what level fasting mode im in year by year , i shall always fast for at minimum 24 starting 6pm sundays 52 weeks of the year
as its a great way to keep a grip on appetite sneaking out of control

im thinking over for rest of year fasting all 5 week days then eating only on weekends

well tonite ive entered 5th day , been drinking nothing but green tea all week

see ya next monday mistic

[Traceyraw]

Im in for Monday.

[qwerty988]

I've been water fasting every day this week from 2:00 p.m. until I wake up the next morning. It's been a bit challenging -- but right now a shorter daily fast works better for me than a once-weekly 24-hour fast.... for now!

I'll be doing a smoothie fast this weekend as well.....

Not sure what's bringing all this fasting about.... maybe cause summer's in the air and I want to melt away all that winter weight!!!

ALL HAIL THE YEAR OF THE FAST!!! :woot:

[Stilla]

Even though I am new to raw I am not new I fasting. I also find the shorter more frequent fasts work better for me. When I get on track with it I have no problem doing a 18 or 19 hour fast.

[michigan roman]

back into fasting mode

[Traceyraw]

All Hail the year of the FAST. I started about 12 today. I made about a gallon of carrot,celery, apple, ginger juice.

Thanks for joining us Stilla,

Qwerty I like the idea of the water fast. I might try it I might start at 6 and keep moving the time up. I will keep you posted.

Hey MR. Glad to see you.

[ReneeH]

I'm fasting Mondays. My last meal was yesterday, so I will be juicing through the day.

[Traceyraw]

Good Morning my Fasting Friends. I ran out of my house without my juice so I will finish the day with water. I started at noon so I can make it until then.

I am going to try the intermitant fasting soon. That is exciting. I don't have an iphone so I won't be getting the app.

ALL HAIL THE MONDAY FASTERS.

[michigan roman]

All Hail the year of the FAST. I started about 12 today. I made about a gallon of carrot,celery, apple, ginger juice.

Thanks for joining us Stilla,

Qwerty I like the idea of the water fast. I might try it I might start at 6 and keep moving the time up. I will keep you posted.

Hey MR. Glad to see you.

hi tracey ,

ive entered into a mode of fasting all 5 week days starting sunday 6pm , and eating the 2 weekend days

so right now im 24 hours into this weeks fast . though sometimes i'll do longer fasts over course of the year
as im focused on running this 5 off 2 on mode all 2012

though obviously how im feeling after a few months could change mode , but for me im seeing 5 off 2 on all
2012 as doable

[mysticshore]

I'm doing my daily IF, yesterday was 18-19 hrs. Today so far 13 hours. It will count down to 18 hours then it's lunch time.

[michigan roman]

nothing but good can come of fasting / intermitant fasting , weve MASSIVE progress that can be made on how much we eat / what we eat / how much time we spend in non eating mode / etc

and its obvious this society has been over eating and badly eating for a very long time so theres alot of work we must do to get our dietary habits closer to perfect

ROCK THE FAST , and in the proccess gain a greater control over the states of our bodies

[michigan roman]

this fast entering 4th day . drank tea with lemon / maple syrup during day at work , about 12 oz .
then drank 16oz glass orange juice tonite

FAST 2012

[Raw Angel Mom]

Hello Monday's faster. I was wondering after my water fast is over, if i could join you and do a Saturday fast instead. This is the day that the Essene fast, apparently it is the real Sabbath.

Blessings to all of you!

[Traceyraw]

I am fasting since yesterday at 3 pm. I scored 25 lb bg of organic juicing carrots for $14. Wasn't my plan but they taste soo good.

Carrot/Celery/Ginger/Orange.

Soo Good. I will be having carrot juice for days. I slept so good last night. All HAIL THE YEAR OF THE FAST.

[michigan roman]

HI R.A.M. AND T.R. ,

ram your going to have to hold down the fort saturday because im pigging out all weekend :yes:

tracy ive got to get a juicer again , i gave my champion to my mother so im without .
so for now my fasts are alot of tea's and pure frozen
orange juice ,
but so be it as im still ROCKING THE FASTS 2012 :cheer:

[Traceyraw]

HI R.A.M. AND T.R. ,

ram your going to have to hold down the fort saturday because im pigging out all weekend :yes:

tracy ive got to get a juicer again , i gave my champion to my mother so im without .
so for now my fasts are alot of tea's and pure frozen
orange juice ,
but so be it as im still ROCKING THE FASTS 2012 :cheer:

Hey MR. a fast is a fast. I am not strong enough to do it without juice yet. I am in M-F next week. I am feeling stronger mentallyfor a few days fasting. I gained a few extra lbs I have to get rid of. Maybe one day I will gain control.

[michigan roman]

cutting lawn +nascar at martinsville :woohoo: + 5 hours nibbling :yes: + 6pm fast kick off to wash out more pollution :meditating:

[michigan roman]

fast bound and down

[michigan roman]

into day two . on green tea

[michigan roman]

this weeks fast entering 4th day . greentea during day , coffee at nite . can you say caffeine frenzy ;-)

[michigan roman]

6pm game time

[michigan roman]

starting at 6pm

[Traceyraw]

Me too. Im with you M.R. Its seems like youve been lonely here. I am doing smoothies though. I am feeling alot better now. I went into such a funk after my five day fast. I have been getting outside more and that is also helping.

I have been doing some detox from Dr. Morse. I am also taking adrenal gland formula. I have week adrenals so cleansing is very important for me now.

I am having spinach/O.J. and my new fav. Watermelon juice with lemon. I also have some detox tea.

Happy Fasting.

[michigan roman]

hi trace . ide been in my fasting gear heavy duty til past week where in only fasted two days , started eating wednesday

funny thing is ive been so ecstatic with my gut defatted / feeling lighter ive been hating eating big meals these past several days and having bloated gut feeling .
very weird feeling to begin to not looking forward to eating but rather looking forward to getting gut empty . never would have thought it could happen .
and saturday cheated on raw and made pot of boiled potatoes , a life time fave , and they tasted bad to me . a real real shocker . but the more time i
spend closer to 100% RAW plus fasting the worse cooked foods taste to me when cheating

focused on burning more pollution out this week , hopefully can push beyond a week

2012 THE YEAR OF THE FAST

[Traceyraw]

Good Luck. I grew up on potatoes and really love them but my family does not like them at all. They love rice.

I don't like stuffing myself either. I think I am finally getting control over my life. Thanks for the monday fasting club. I look forward to it. I am doing smoothies because the detox is too much for me to handle right now. I have a ton off it to do. So I slowed down to enjoy the ride.
P.S.
I make my smoothies thin like juice

[Traceyraw]

Hey MR. I am struggling now. Its about lunch time. It hit the wall. I am not hungry but I feel like a bus hit me and backed up ove me twice.. I wanted to avoid feeling this bad at work. I am still fasting till 6 pm. I passed the hardest part. I know tomorrow I will feel better with all of these toxins gone. Any advice for next week????? I got epson salt for a hot bath tonight. I went outside to soak up the sun at lunch time. I might go for coffee.... but I don't want too.

[freelive]

Anyone is still doing Monday fasts? It sounds like a great idea.

[michigan roman]

hi freelive . yes im always doing monday fasts . ate big salad this afternoon before 6pm start and now drinking green tea

2012 THE YEAR OF THE FAST

[freelive]

Great, because I juice fasted today - didn't have much stuff to juice, but it was still fine. Just now at 9 starting to feel a bit slower. I don't feel like eating yet, so I shall see how it feels tommorow. Untill next Monday then!

[michigan roman]

im between juicers currently so havent been juicing much on fasts this year

been drinking pure frozen orange juice and green / black tea mostly

with alot of lime in orange juice , and lemon in black tea

[freelive]

Isn't black tea kind of hard on your heart, when you are fasting?
Still fasting today.

[michigan roman]

6pm start as usual

* freelive i dont know , i just go by what liquid tastes good to me on a fast just as long as its a whole food

[Traceyraw]

Im in I started early like 12 noon early. I had green juice, now its ACV honey water thats what Ill have the rest of the day. Tomorrow I have green juice. Then noon time salad. Im coming around. The beter I feel the more I am motivated.

Enjoy,

[michigan roman]

cheers tracey !!

im looking to put some days together here

[Traceyraw]

Im in for 24 hours. I seem to break apart when I go longer than that. The strong detox just makes me relapse for some reason. So I am slowing down. I do love fasting with you.

I also made milk from sunflower seeds. It was actually easy. Soak, blend, sweeten with agave, strain. I am drinking that also. I hope its acceptable for a fast.

[michigan roman]

to me tracey obviously water fast the quickest most complete form fasting

but even healthy rich raw liquids are leaving the tract empty allowing fat to be burnt ,
along with some pollutants further up the bodies channels of elimination to be flushed out

and all the little clusters of cell damage / pollution amongst the body are like little
log jams to me , on water fast these log jams break down fastest . on solid food they are barely
breaking down . on rich liquids its somewhere closer to benefits of water fast than of solid foods

and each little log jam we break down per fast gets us closer to complete cleanth / healing / energization / flushing

my outlook on it anyway . and many a fast ive felt quite content adding seed / nut mylks to give me energy to work
while continuing the fast

[Traceyraw]

Thanks MR. I had a small glass of the Mylk yesterday. Today is just water and watermelon juice. I still have 2 quarts of green juice waiting. I am taking it slow. June I might be emotionally ready for a longer fast.

[freelive]

I was fasting on Monday, even though I couldn't post.

[michigan roman]

shall start at 6pm . going on green tea

[mysticshore]

Fasting today, I am hoping to fast most of this week.

[michigan roman]

same here mystic . im only hour 36 and here at 4 am cant sleep when usually after long days work of manual labor ide be in deep sleep . but once fasting i always sleep less . heres to rest of week of washing out pollution !!

[michigan roman]

into day 3 . huge headache at work today , but i got my fasting boots on so rockin the fast onward

2012 THE YEAR OF THE FAST

[michigan roman]

into day 4 . no head ache , plus had great energy at work . drinking oj and coffee tonite

[michigan roman]

back out on the fasting highway

[GoodCat]

I'll be fasting with you all tomorrow.. Maybe a day or two :)

Cathy

[GoodCat]

So far today its been lemon water.. Not very exciting but good none the less ..lol..

Cathy

[michigan roman]

hi goodcat ! just logged hour 24 on water , now in from work having a cup of coffee for dinner

going to try running this mode a while , but work loads real heavy right now and i could drop
out of the fast very easily . but i dont want to so shall see

2012 THE YEAR OF THE FAST :meditating:

[GoodCat]

Hey there... Do what you feel you have the grace to do... Every day is a gift!

Tomorrow I think I'm fasting on watermelon juice and maybe some pineapple juice... We shall see.... I also have the stuff to make green lemonade..Yummy!!

Cathy

[happylife]

I'm in..Haven't fasted in years. Let you know how it goes for me..Will be reading to see how everyone is doing on it also.

[michigan roman]

hi hf , ive not been maintaining this fasting thread here because i post a monday fasting thread on my facebook wall for all my friends . which dont matter because none of them fast or eat well no matter how much i whine ;-) but anyway ive been maintaining the monday fasting mode since last fall and most of the time juice fast between 2 and 5 days each week . recently as ive a heavy manual labor work load going ive been adding home made strained nut / seed milks to my fasts so theyre more like 2 to 5 days of a raw rich liquid diet , which still cuts fat / rests g.i. tract while providing the energy for a heavy work load . and the fat its cutting / keeping off i see as log jams that would be in the way of washing out deeper systemic / cellular pollution on future cleaner fasts so its a good thing as here at age 53 after first 33 years on s.a.d. diet then next 13 on a very predominantly cooked vegan diet til getting high raw 7 years ago ive lots of pollution to sweep out and shall thusly remain in a weekly fasting mode pretty much forever . happy fasting

[happylife]

I tried to fast right through to the one at 6 but didn't make it. Now I ready to fast for 24 hours.

[michigan roman]

oh sorry i said hf when i meant hl for happylife . i was thinking about the nhl hockey forum i always go to called hf boards , we call it hf for short

[happylife]

You really look very healthy..I really need this fast to wash out all the meds from surgery.

[michigan roman]

past 24 on pure frozen orange juice with fresh lime , and ice water

yes hl wash out the pollution , cheers

[happylife]

I did the 24 hour fast from Sun to Mon. Wow, I wasn't hungry until the last few hours. Had to get on the computer to take my mind off the hunger. I'm in for next week.

[michigan roman]

congrats on first weekly fast hl . its like ' why not it dont hurt nothing , plus it helps me sharpen appetite control '

im at 48 hours , think im getting bladder infections from all the fasting this year flushing out pollutants through urinary tract so juiced a bunch of whole cranberries i froze over winter today to add to my orange juice . still got like 2 gallons whole frozen cranberries to go , theyre so cheap over holidays its easy to mega stock up the freezer

[happylife]

The cranberries should work, at least I hope they do for you. They always have worked for me.
I am so happy today, I found a great juicer so I can now start juicing. Got my copy of "Raw Food for Everyone" in the mail when I got home. I just couldn't ask for anything better.

[michigan roman]

wondering type juicer ?

ive been through about 6 and few months ago got an omega 8005 (thanx streetsurfer) and i love it ,
funny thing is previously i had near same juicer but white in color and i didnt like it . i think just because
it was white and thusly i knew it'd stain / discolor easily that it caused me to develop a critical attitude
towards it . but anyway this 8005 juiced my frozen cranberries great , i juiced about a quart of berries tonite
which made about say 12 oz juice

72 hours completed this weeks fast / raw liquid diet , going to 96 hours minimum

[Elviraveg]

Hi all. Gonna try this next Sunday.

[michigan roman]

usual sunday 6pm start today . eating raw brocoli / tomato / banana / avacado / almond milk with shot of maple syrup til then

[Traceyraw]

Im in for tonight. :) Its been a while but Im ready to hit it.

[michigan roman]

breaker breaker for TR TRUCKING this is the bandit , im pulling back on the old fasting highway 6pm and i got my fasting boots on ;-)

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[michigan roman]

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[michigan roman]

tr the tomato crop here michigan is overflowing right now so im juicing them parsley garlic clove this run

though some cheap pineapples just showed up on local radar so they could get involved

and im now running great omega 8005 so juicings a breeze

[michigan roman]

link didnt work so edited

[Traceyraw]

Im in for Monday again. I didn't have a chance to post again. I am still with you.

[Traceyraw]

Im in for Monday again. I didn't have a chance to post again. I am still with you.

[michigan roman]

thats good to hear tracy because at this time of year with fresh crops in i have hard time fasting ,
and i want to keep at an at least 48 hour per week pace all year . and traveling in a convoy really
helps keep me focused

[michigan roman]

few more minutes of nibbling on this salad and im fasting for at minimum 48

[snowshoe]

I would like to get in on the Monday fasting club. I was going to start a fast today, on very short notice, but did not want to waste food I had already purchased. So I will fast Monday-Wednesday this week before going back to work. I plan on joining you in this weekly effort providing I can make it a regular thing.

I recently started working again, long days, and slipped from my mostly raw diet almost immediately. Not beating myself up, but need to recalibrate and fasts are the only way I know to get back on track. I've been away from this board for a while, and it shows on my waistline. I hope to check in here more often. Thanks!

[michigan roman]

good luck on your fasting work snowshoe ! i get same problem on long work days and time shortage putting me into a rush where i go hell with it im wolfing down anything vegan . usually my homemade trail mix gets me through but i get sick of it and need something else pdq when short on time . ive been thinking a savory trail mix with sun seeds / dry tomatoes - onions - mushrooms and other vegi stuff would do the trick , but i need to buy a huge dehydrator to get it going . actually im going to make one as can make a giant one for very cheap , just havent done so yet

starting late this week here at midnight , going to do 48 minimum

tough fasting now adays with fresh local crops in along with california avacado
crop having been in prime harvest til recently , i think once avacado quality lessens
it'll be easier fasting for me as ive become huge avacado addict and dont like missing
any of the prime harvest days

[MysticTree]

I'm in for this Monday although I stopped eating about 8pm last night. Not sure how long I am doing this for. I have water with slices of lime - not eating the lime; just enjoying the citrus tang it gives to the water.

[Traceyraw]

Im in. feeling good today. I started 6 pm last night. My 10 year old daughter is my new fasting coach Sorry MR.We watched Fat Sick and Nearly dead together so she wants me to fast for 30 days. I think Mondays for now...

[michigan roman]

sorry tracy and snowshoe couldnt go past 24 hours this week , i think here in harvest season its locked in back of my mind that its best time of year to eat the fresh local plants . and that come winter the plant supply shall be way less nutricious so thens the time to fast , plus spring then into summer until crops start coming in . but june july august septmber octobers sort of my eating season , i still like fasting during summer . but when i see the end of prime plant foods approaching because of winter in the fall i get in mind set to load up on vitamins and minerals for the winter

hope you guys make your fasting goals this week :meditating:

[MysticTree]

Tuesday now. Still water fasting. See you all again next week. For now I'm hopping over to the monthly fasting thread.

[snowshoe]

Day 1 for me and doing fine! First day is usually the hardest. This is only going to be a 3 day fast (unless I get a groove going). I am fairly new at my job, and not sure I want to be there in a fasting state yet.

[Traceyraw]

I was wondering about nut/seed milk on a fast. I have some seasame seeds and sunflower to make milk. What a yummy treat on a fast. Ended my fast with Kale chips now I feel bloated full and yucky so today only water till noon. Maybe tea if I feel for it.

See you next week. :)

[snowshoe]

Day 2 went well. Ran my juicer a few times - apple, orange & ginger. Tomorrow will be a green drink day. Might go a few days longer, we'll see.

[snowshoe]

Day 3 is a beautiful Autumn day. I like this idea of a series of short fasts, but the longer fast really seems appealing having gotten to this point. Hmmm... See you all next week if not before!

[MysticTree]

Getting ready to welcome Monday. I'm still fasting from last week and will do one more day before hitting smoothies on Tuesday. Where's everyone else at?

[snowshoe]

It's Sunday morning and I'm already in. For me, fasting has to begin at the start of the day. At my job, I work 3 on 3 off, 4 on 4 off, so this week the fast will be Sun - Tue. That's the plan anyway.

[snowshoe]

It's a beautiful Monday morning. Day 2 of 3 for me. I like these short fasting runs - doesn't seem to take too much out of you. Just had a big orange green blueberry smoothie and off for an acupuncture treatment.

[MysticTree]

Monday is almost over here and my magic bullet has not arrived yet so rather than break the fast with smoothies as planned, I will continue to juice.

[Traceyraw]

Congrats on your magic bullet Mystic. I am still doing coconut water till six P.M. But I really want apple juice. My body is craving it so thats what Im having. Till next week. Happy Fasting.

Snowshoe, I agree I don't stress with short fasts...... I look forward to every monday.

[michigan roman]

started last nite midnight and owe at least 48 this week

the good old fashioned ice water and coffee fast 48 ;-)

if go further juicing apples or tomatoes as crops in ,
though getting good price on pineapple around town so that could happen too

its my contention regular / weekly short fasts more effective , though takes longer for results ,
than less frequent long fasts as the weekly short fasts help keep appetite from growing out
of control and thusly gets one in a groove of eating only enough rather than too much .
plus also helps keep ones cravings for unhealthy foods in check as when withdrawing from eating
weekly makes you every time you return to eating completely appreciate basic raw foods which
helps from drifting into not appreciating them when on a run of constant eating you get bored
of them and start wanting your old cooked slow poison garbage

2012 THE YEAR OF THE FAST \m/

[snowshoe]

I remember many many years ago waking up after a night of partying and thinking with horror, "OMG I think I ordered something from an Infomercial." Luckily for me it was the Magic Bullet Blender, and it has served me well for a long time. I've used it for many things, but nowadays I like it for grinding up flax seeds, and for a quick smoothie. I just used it moments ago! I might even need to replace one of the blades as the bottom is getting chewed up from use over time. Amazon has them.



MR - I do believe you are correct. Spiraling out of control should be preventable with this approach.



" its my contention regular / weekly short fasts more effective , though takes longer for results ,
than less frequent long fasts as the weekly short fasts help keep appetite from growing out
of control and thusly gets one in a groove of eating only enough rather than too much .
plus also helps keep ones cravings for unhealthy foods in check as when withdrawing from eating
weekly makes you every time you return to eating completely appreciate basic raw foods which
helps from drifting into not appreciating them when on a run of constant eating you get bored
of them and start wanting your old cooked slow poison garbage"

[michigan roman]

next step , and a huge step earthlings have to focus on , is what is the perfect yearly eating schedule / diet

let me start with one point i'll argue for = a perfect eating schedule doesnt involve eating 365 days per ,
it'll be realized eventually perfect eating schedule is tens of days at minimum short of 365 days .
and ide bet huge coin as time goes forward itll be discovered eating every other day is way better
than every day for full grown adults . the growing / young eating more often

also huge coin on 48 hour fast every week and eating raw vegan other 120 shall be a GREAT LONG TERM SCHEDULE,
and people that live by it shall way outlast those eating every day

were no where near perfecting diet

[MysticTree]

Starting day nine so hopping back over to the monthly fasting thread. See you next Monday :)

[snowshoe]

Breaking my fast tonight at 6:00 pm - I feel lighter than before. I am not weighing myself these days. If I do, it just becomes a fixation that I don't need. Till next week!

[michigan roman]

fasting glasses :

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3355371497724&set=o.27004018655&type=1&theater

[snowshoe]

I'm in for this week. Started this morning upon arising. Here we go....

[michigan roman]

im starting 8 oclock

going to oil pull with coconut oil every morning this fast

[snowshoe]

Great idea! I've been reading about oil pulling and maybe this is the perfect time to try it. Just returned from buying
a jar of coconut oil. And a salad spinner, never thought I'd ever do that!

Edit: Well I did my first pull! It was a little weird with the solid coconut oil, but when it melted it was ok. I wound up
doing some 20 minutes on my X-Iser so the time spent swishing was also well spent. Looking forward to trying again tomorrow.
I think the benefits of pulling would be most effective during a fast, with the toxins getting stirred up and needing to be released.
I'm interested in this experiment.

[MysticTree]

I will probably be joining you peeps today. Water or juice I haven't decided but I started last night and will go til Tuesday breakfast.

[MysticTree]

I chose water only since it will be just one day.

[michigan roman]

when i get to like day 4 fast my tongue always starts getting white coated of mucous / pollution being emitted up the esophogus onto tongue . well once i started oil pulling in morning on fasts that coated tongue quit happening as if the pulling was speeding the removal process by wicking the junk up out of esophogus and off tongue . now on fasts im proponant of pulling / skin brushing / warm baths with essential oils / salts . i never do these additional things but im a proponant of them , lol ;-)

[MysticTree]

Tuesday already. Fasting should be over today but I had such an upsetting day yesterday I'm not sure I can face eating.

[snowshoe]

MysticTree - I heard what happened. Sorry for your loss. The animal world can be cruel sometimes.

[MysticTree]

Thank you Snowshoe. I decided that not eating because I was sad was not a positive action so I have broken my fast as planned. I shall be back next Monday.

[snowshoe]

Today is my 3rd day - smooth sailing. Getting some exercise and keeping up with
the oil pulling. The 20 mins is going a bit faster, and I'm using slightly less oil.
First time I had WAY too much going on.

Will be fasting through tomorrow Wednesday evening, and Thursday I resume eating for my 3 day work week.
This fasting plan really redefines the week for me!

I always wanted to try the eating only on work days program, and so far it's pretty cool!

[snowshoe]

Wrapping up my fast in about 90 minutes. This one went well, 4 days w/oil pulling. I feel really good with tons of energy.
I have some tasty Oregon apples line up and waiting and coconut/date/carrot/apple/pumpkin flax crackers in the dehydrator... A few days of organic raw eating and it will be time for Monday fast again!

[michigan roman]

congrats on 4 and further developing the fasting health tool

i only made 48 this week

sunday 6pm back at it

[MysticTree]

it's only a couple of hours until 6pm. Ready for another 36 hours.

[snowshoe]

I'm in. Started this morning. I almost caved earlier with but it was a momentary thing. I'd like this program to become a no thought
process, just a regular maintenance thing like doing laundry.

[michigan roman]

same here , ive been working on developing weekly short term fasting habit since last fall . i started weekly 24 / 48 hour fasts in september , then by november was building up to 5 days . then new years did a 30 and feb did a 15 , then a bunch of 5's thru spring . then all summer minimum 48 every week , longer when feeling it . but since september ive had huge appetite and finding it a tough fight to stay raw let alone fast . but i'll keep working at it because i KNOW the health / longevity / energy rewards are there . picked up a few pineapples and some pure frozen orange juice today for this week . yes frozen juice not optimum but its 100% pure and quick for when i get off work starving (i do physical labor) , i can make pitcher frozen oj in 2 minutes then guzzle it or ide be reaching for solid food if had to play around juicing something 15 minutes when im starving and in a hurry to go somewhere . so for me frozen oj is important

[MysticTree]

felt a slight struggle last night but feeling stronger today. What's 36 hours fasting in the general scheme of eating things!
Water for me now until about 7am Tuesday.

[Traceyraw]

Wow MR. Physical Labor in the cold weather. I am impressed by your commitment.

I started lastnight. With "Lemonade" H20 ACV and honey. I bought a beautiful watermelon for watermelon juice but is was rotten when I cut it open.

Georgina I wish I had your will power to water fast.

I look forward to my Monday fast. My co-workers all know aboutmy Monday fast one might join me next week.

[MysticTree]

Monday is almost over. One of the welders at work has got a taste for smoothies yay!

[MysticTree]

Having a pint of juice to break my water fast. I am sipping it slowly between now and lunch time. I will see you again next Sunday evening.

[michigan roman]

48's all i can do this week , til next week folks

[snowshoe]

I made it from Saturday night - Tuesday night. All went well, broke the fast with some local organic apples. Back to work tomorrow. See everyone next week!

[snowshoe]

Here we are again! I started last night, this week I have 4 days off so might do all 4 days on juice/water. Looks like 4 days of rain too!

[michigan roman]

drinking peppermint tea . looks like an orange / cranberry juice fast . very windy here in detroit , looks like 4 days wind n clouds
with on / off rains kicking off usual november type weather = my fasting season approaches

[Cookie Monster Gone Raw]

You guys are not alone, I am starting a smoothie and juice fast today. So hello fellow fasters :cheer:

[snowshoe]

Cool - have a great fast!


You guys are not alone, I am starting a smoothie and juice fast today. So hello fellow fasters :cheer:

[MysticTree]

hello everyone. Here we are again. I'm planning another 36 hour fast. Water until Tuesday, 7am for me :)