Jan 2012 - Fasting thread - JOIN ANYTIME OF THE MONTH [Archive]

Aleesha Sattva

12-26-2011, 09:41 PM

PLEASE... feel free to join this thread any time ... we loooove having new friends to fast with!!!

Here's are the 'rules' of this thread:

Please do not discuss specific food. Feel free to share "My hubby was eating and it was hard for me." Please don't share "My hubby was eating X, Y and Z..."

The reason we do this is so no one ends up getting a craving from a fasting thread. As a faster we can choose to click on a thread which discusses food but we need the safety within this thread to know food is not discussed. Juices are shared, M/C is shared, green smoothie recipes are shared... but not 'chewable' food.

Please join us... by listening to our theme song (http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741). We all come together... from around the world to fast together and support each other. Please join us!

There is a great deal of info in this stickie (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=62026). Please take a moment to read it.

And here is a thread (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=61603) where we share our favourite recipes. If you haven't contributed yours, please do!

Here's my commitment (when I'm fasting):

I'm here to fast. I'm not here to eat. I will fast until I choose to stop but I will NOT stop my fast on a bad day, at night or today. I can choose to break my fast tomorrow in the morning but not today.

I'm here to gain health.
I'm here to gift my body the time and energy to bring my body to a state of health.
I'm here to release - whatever needs to be released. Physical, emotional, conscious or unconscious out-moded things... I'm here to release them all.
I'm here to bring a greater depth to my spirituality.
I'm here to support myself and others.
I am here to continue to be mindful - focusing on this moment and not anticipating the next one.
I am here to share my experience and gain knowledge from what others share.
I'm here to feel whole. I'm here to give my beautiful, cherished body a break from digesting food!!!

This is the "Fellowship of the Fasters" - unlike the LOTRs fellowship of nine, we are a fellowship of many. We welcome newcomers daily and embrace everyone no matter what they are fasting on or their personal beliefs.

Yes you can prefer green juices to fruit. Yes you can use agave instead of maple syrup or raw honey. Yes you can juice in your Vita-Mix and use a nut mylk bag to extract your juices.

We don't care how you fast... we want to support you... and in turn, we ourselves get supported... so please... join us!!!

Come on everyone.. join in the fun and grab your Elf, Dwarf, Hobbit or Human names for our "Fellowship of the Fasters"... you just make them up, it isn't from the book/movie. (if you want to participate) and put it in your signature line!

Ever wonder how the Fellowship began?

Back when I first began fasting there were the Fasting Bandits. This was a group of amazing people who fasted together all the time. The 'theme' was a convoy of truckers. I was the water tanker! :throwhearts: Over time the Fasting Bandits moved on with their lives and weren't around much at all. A few of the members are still here... but seldom fasting anymore.

I was missing the camaraderie of the FB and was always hoping to find a new group to fast with, find support with and to support myself. The Fellowship of Fasters began because Cathy and I watch the movie Lord of the Rings a LOT and we fast together a LOT as well. We began speaking to each other as though we were Golum - and our juice was our precious.

And then the Fellowship of Fasters was born!

So to be a member... you simply need to choose a name, put it in your signature line and love fasting. You can become a life-time member or one for a short time... it's up to you.

I'm here for the long haul. My water tanker is here beside me - because I'll always be a Fasting Bandit... but now my precious walks beside on a slower path than the truckers... enjoying the grass at my feet and the flowers growing out of the cracks and crevices in the rocks around me.

Aleesha Sattva

12-26-2011, 09:42 PM

My partner and I are going to begin our fast on Tuesday Jan 3, 2012. We are planning to fast for the month of January. Anyone wanna join us?

Lady Aredhel, I know you are in it with us. :hug

GoodCat

12-26-2011, 11:56 PM

Oh yes I am... I think I miss understood when you are starting.. I'll be starting my fast this Wednesday on December 28th, but I want to go as long as I can into January.. I need a nice loooooooooooong fast!!!

I'm so glad to be fasting again with the fellowship :kisses:

Cathy:throwhearts:

Aleesha Sattva

12-27-2011, 12:28 AM

that just means you absolutely have to fast for a few weeks... so we can fast together!!!

i have missed the fellowship... you know the precious needs us, is calling us... we needs it, we wants it... the precious!

Traceyraw

12-27-2011, 09:16 AM

I want to but I need a little help. My coworkers and I are doing juicing January. Ive done 24 hours and dreamed of doing a month long fast. What would be a great way to prepare mentally and in the kitchen. Im hoping with the support here I can make it further and further each week.

missyc

12-27-2011, 05:56 PM

I'll be starting on New Year's Day and plan to go at least 3 days. I'm following a great ND and expert herbalist and have been able to improve my thyroid/adrenals/pituitary and am getting my lymphatic system cleaned out using his herbals. He's a big fan of doing 3 day water fasts. I can do 1 day okay but will be doing mostly juice fasting at this point. I can use fruit now (my diet is mostly fruit and very low fat), so this week I'm drinking apple/carrot/cranberry/celery juice to work back into fasting mode!

GoodCat

12-28-2011, 12:06 AM

It will be great to have so many people to fast with!! I'm starting tomorrow!! I can't wait. My body is soooooo needing this. And yes... I will be fasting with you Aleesha...... the precious calls us... we must have it... we neeeeeeeeds it..... we will have the precious together once again....

I'm thinking I am just going to start with water and see were that leads me.... It will at least give me time to think about which juices sound good...

Cathy :throwhearts:

Raw Angel Mom

12-28-2011, 05:56 AM

I am joining in this fast thread for January. I will prepare for that and i am very excited to do this.

ReneeH

12-28-2011, 07:20 AM

I'm in!!! I don't know if I can last the whole month, but I really wanna try. I have been preparing myself mentally all week and I will start feasting today....no time like the present. I think i will do feasting to include Smoothie then move over to do juicing. I do like the Master Cleanser, but I'm in this for a longer time and I think I can last longer if I'm feasting and juicing. Aleesha, I'm a little nervous becuz when i move over to juicing, I don't really know exactly how much juice I need to drink. I love Kombucha and Coconut Water and would like to include those. I also am making tons of Rejuvelac and will be including that too.

I really need support so I'm glad this thread is here!

GoodCat

12-28-2011, 08:18 AM

Hey Renee.... I'm starting today as well... I would say to drink as much juice as you feel you want/need. When I'm juice feasting I can drink between 4-6 qt. a day!!

So far this morning I've had some barley green (like wheat grass) and water with lemon juice..

Cathy :throwhearts:

ReneeH

12-28-2011, 09:19 AM

Thx Cathy! That's SO cool...starting together!!!! You're one of the super pro's, so I'm glad I can hold your hand!!! :) I know that some juice has high calories, that's why I'm questioning how much. What yiu said makes sense, though... I think that's why I've stayed away from juicing too much.

I'm gonna have my first Smoothie in a couple of hours. I'm not hungry yet. I don't know...I guess I shouldn't let myself get hungry though, huh???

Aleesha Sattva

12-28-2011, 12:01 PM

Renee fasting isn't about calories so let go of that. It's about hydration, detox, meditation, loving yourself, giving your body a rest...

Drink as much or as little as you need/want in the moment. Sometimes I drink a small glass and other times I drink two liters in on sitting.

Feed your body all those gorgeous nutrients and it will thank you!!!

I'm in classes all week and am eager to join you all in a week!!!

Cathy - I love you. I love fasting with you. It's such an honour.

Aleesha Sattva

12-28-2011, 12:03 PM

I didn't see the posters above. What a treat to walk this path with you all. Welcome!!! (((hugs)))

GoodCat

12-28-2011, 12:48 PM

Awww... thanks guys!! Its wonderful to be loved :wuv I can't wait for you to join me Aleesha... I sure hope this week goes by quickly :woohoo:

I'm just finishing up some carrot/celery/barley green juice. I only slept 5 hours last night so I'm feeling a little sleepy-ish... but I think I'll sleep well tonight.

Cathy :throwhearts:

ReneeH

12-28-2011, 01:08 PM

Thanks Aleesha! I'll keep that in mind. So far I've had the most delicious Smoothie!!! I didn't realize how great Spinach tastes with Pineapple! I'm getting hungry for some Tomato juice, but I think I'll save that for dinner tonight. I've been in the bed resting and meditating a few hours.

ReneeH

12-28-2011, 02:44 PM

Ok...I've got a concern. I've got to work my raw business tonight and I'm worried about staying on my fast and having to prepare raw meals. That's why I chose to Feast in the beginning. It's only my first day--which is going great by the way--but I've been wanting to fast for a while now and I'm concerned because I don't want to fall on my very first day!!!

I guess I'll just do the best I can and not to taste too much. I think I'll sip on a Smoothie while I work. Maybe that'll help.

GoodCat

12-28-2011, 03:22 PM

Definately sip on a smoothie!! That way you'll have something to "eat" too...

All I really have had today is carrot/celery with barley green. I am soooooo wanting a tomato/veggie juice tonight though... Can't wait.

The Lady :throwhearts:

ReneeH

12-28-2011, 05:22 PM

Thx Lady! Heading to the kitchen now...will definitely do that! Today I had a Smoothie, lemon Water, a Kombucha, and the most delicious Tomato juice I've ever had!!!!! I feel ready for tonight! :)

GoodCat

12-28-2011, 06:50 PM

I just finished the most amazing tomato/veggie juice blend.. Man I love that stuff!!!

I only got about 5 hours of sleep last night, I've been very busy today with chores, and I have to go out tonight. I have a little headache and I really just want to take a bath and go to bed, but all is good still.... I love fasting.. If only a day or many days, a fast is always so rewarding..

The Lady :throwhearts:

missyc

12-28-2011, 07:18 PM

I'm enjoying my mini fasts this week. Looking forward to Sunday to start my "real fast", though.

I want to get some tomatoes this weekend so I can make some yummy juice with them!

Sweet dreams, fellow fasters!

GoodCat

12-28-2011, 10:32 PM

Thats great missy.... You'll love your tomatoes once you get them... yummyy.....

I still have a headache, but I'm going to go take my bath.. I can't wait... See you all tomorrow..

Cathy :throwhearts:

ReneeH

12-28-2011, 11:03 PM

Hi all! Well, I'm back from my professional kitchen! I did pretty good! There were a few dishes that I had to taste to make sure they were ok, but I'm totally not stopping my fast! I only work on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, so I'll just do the best that I can on those days.

Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow! Nighty night all!!!

ReneeH

12-29-2011, 07:09 AM

Good morning everyone!!!!

I've just bounced out of bed feeling light and energetic!!! Ready for another feasting day!!! I must say, having my Tomato Juice in the evening was SUCH a treat! I'm actually looking forward to repeating it tonight! I actually ate it with a spoon, so I felt like it was a soup even though it was juice.

I'm glad to know I don't have to worry about too many calories in the juice! I feel like Carrot Apple juice today...maybe with a pinch of Cayenne! Yummm! I can't wait to hear what you're having Lady!

Traceyraw

12-29-2011, 07:16 AM

I started a 24 hour fast yeterday at 6 pm. I just had some orange juice and tea. This morning I had OJ again and more tea. I brought some yummy juices to work with me for the day. Carrot /apple, Pineapple spinach, and COllards,celery, apples and lemon. This should do it until I get home. Thinking about getting some tomatoes. I really don't see organic tomatoes unless I go to WF. I'm Feeling great so far.Enjoy your day ladies.

ushotmedown

12-29-2011, 09:06 AM

I've decided i'm doing an extended fast starting the beginning of January :D not sure when I will be fasting until or what date I will start on as it is my fiance's birthday on the 6th so will probably go for a meal then. However I do know that the duration will be over a month long. I just love juice fasting. I feel at my best on it, I can't wait to start it again!

ReneeH

12-29-2011, 10:58 AM

Spinach/Banana/Mango Smoothie... Ummmm!!! Tickles my tummy!!! :-)

Traceyraw

12-29-2011, 11:13 AM

Yummy i love mango. My juice for lunch is collard greens, celery, apple, lemon. Its very refreshing. I m going to get tomatoes for tonight thats all I can think about right now. Im feeling good. My sinuses are starting to drip but this happens to me in detox I usually end up really stuffy then It should clear up in about 4 days.. Im loving this juice fast. It feels so empowering.

GoodCat

12-29-2011, 12:45 PM

Good morning...lol... Well, I've been up for awhile but its a crazy busy week around here. I did however, have my bath last night and I do feel better today.. Just a little headache, but hardly noticable.

Today so far I've only had some carrot/celery with barley green and a qt. of water with lemon juice. I do have some yummy juice in the refrigerator waiting for me though.. Its cranberry, apple, orange, red bell pepper, and cucumber!! Its very good.. I also have a little tomato/veggie juice blend left over from last night ( I know right)..

Cathy :throwhearts:

Traceyraw

12-29-2011, 02:55 PM

This afternoon I was so thirsty for water. Im drinking and drinking it am still thirsty. My energy is getting better as the day goes. I feel really good. Im going to extend it until tomorrow. Going to get some tomatoes on the way home it sounds too good right now, Have a great night.

jhodi

12-29-2011, 04:59 PM

HELLO!!!! I have MISSED you all!!!! Day 2!!!! Let's get it on!!!!!

Aleesha Sattva

12-29-2011, 06:55 PM

It's not good to drink stimulating teas/beverages while fasting. Kumbacha is stimulating. It's very hard on your organs.

In class... Gotta run

ReneeH

12-29-2011, 08:18 PM

Really? Wow...didn't know that. Thanks!

Aleesha Sattva

12-29-2011, 09:46 PM

You are welcome! Hugs

Bihaku

12-30-2011, 05:16 AM

I am in . I have been slacking due to my leg pain getting worst, especially my knees locking up and swelling on me where I started to emotionally eat SAD out of self-pity. But I want to go Smoothie feast 100%, because various people on Youtube said that their illness went away from being Raw, plus losing weight. I was in so much pain with my leg that even a relative who thought Raw was extreme before, wants me to do it in order to make my leg feel better, because if my leg keeps on giving me pain, I will have to quit my job. My job forces me to stand and/or walk 5 to 8 hours straight in a day. So I can't afford to quit due to my physical pain issues. So at least I know have emotional support to try to lose was much weight as I can Raw so my knee joints can heal. So no excuses in 2012.

Traceyraw

12-30-2011, 07:30 AM

Broke my fast last night restarted. I was washing gr__pes for my kids then ended up eating a lb. Started again. I spilled1/2 of carrot apple juice last night I just wanted to cry. Today I have orange. Carrot orange to start my day. I love juicing.

Aleesha what kind of teas would be ok during the fast. I ve been drinking smooth move/ detox/ and a fasting tea. I have to have the warm liquid.
Anyway Im excited and thankful to fasting with such great people .

Welcome Bihaku I felt so good yesterday after a day of juicing. It will do wonders for you.

Daniela80

12-30-2011, 08:06 AM

I will start tomorrow as I am waiting for my Vitamix to arrive today I am excited! My old blender will be put away for good. :excited:

Aleesha Sattva

12-30-2011, 10:18 AM

I looooove Yogi teas while fasting. Just love them. Anything that is not stimulating is fine. So stay away from black/green/white teas.

We (Parz and I) are eager to join you all next week!!! :juicy:

GreenT

12-30-2011, 10:43 AM

Good morning everyone! I am on day 4 and feeling pretty good, just runny nose and stuffy head feeling with allergy symptoms...detox is on! This is my first juice fast. I have done the Mc fast back in the spring for 12 days and felt great. I love juicing and cant wait to try all new and different combinations, so exciting!! HAPPY JUICING!

missyc

12-30-2011, 04:34 PM

It's worked out to where I can start fasting tomorrow instead of waiting till Sunday! I'm happy. :excited:

Got out of work early today so stopped for a few things to juice, came home and used the sauna. Gonna chill out and look forward to starting my fast in the morning!

GoodCat

12-30-2011, 10:37 PM

I decided to break my fast... A few days is always a good thing.. I'll be back though in January to feast with my precious.....

Cathy :throwhearts:

Raw Angel Mom

12-31-2011, 06:49 AM

Why wait, i decided to start today. I am doing the water fast for 7 days and after i will decide if i continue or transition with a juice fast.

This is wonderful to do this will all of you. I support you and looking forward for this support group too.

missyc

12-31-2011, 07:51 AM

Hi Raw Angel Mom! I started my fast today, too. I'm juice fasting for now.

I probably couldn't replicate the juice I made again if I tried... I kind of threw in everything but the kitchen sink and added some onion, garlic and chipoltle powders to it. The after taste is like a certain SAD food that I don't even eat anymore and I won't mention since this is a fasting thread, but it is great! I guess I need to remember just what I put in it and how much! :wow:

I'm getting ready to go shopping with a good friend today. She wants some girl time and asked me to go with her while she
finds an outfit for her mom's memorial service next weekend. I have a gift card to a shoe store that I got for Christmas and it's
in the same shopping center, so we're gonna go there also. :woohoo:

Daniela80

12-31-2011, 08:16 AM

missyc

12-31-2011, 08:34 AM

Hi Daniela,

I'm glad you're fasting today, too. I've never tried maca powder before. You'll have to tell us what it's like.

I've never done wheatgrass, either, other than in the dried green superfood powder form. I've heard it's pretty stout by itself, but also has a lot of great stuff in it! I once watched a woman down 2 shots of it without batting an eye. I was impressed! lol!

ReneeH

12-31-2011, 08:44 AM

I am breaking my fast today. I have enjoyed the past few days and will definitely be back in January!

GreenT

12-31-2011, 10:21 AM

HELLO HELLO!!!

See ya back soon Renee!

Aleesha, i love Yogi teas too! While fasting, do you drink them plain or do you use honey or??

I love Maca powder in my smoothie shakes when i want them to have a "malt" like flavor.....mmmmmm yum!

So far today i have had a glass of lemon water and a huge jar of V8 juice..so good. Hope everyone is doing great. Have a great day all :throwhearts:

Aleesha Sattva

12-31-2011, 12:18 PM

:heart:I use honey if I want some in it. Honey taken on a spoon when you are cold is warming for you body and can be taken in small quantities while fasting if you want to.

Cathy, Renee... I hope to fast with you both soon. We are getting ready for our fast and looking forward to the experience. Parz and I have fasted for a day together but nothing much more than that.

And a huge welcome to all those who have begun their fasts (and are continuing)...:heart:

GoodCat

12-31-2011, 01:38 PM

Oh... I'll be back to fast with you my friend... and everyone else whos still here!!!

Cathy:throwhearts:

Aleesha Sattva

12-31-2011, 02:36 PM

Yippie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

missyc

12-31-2011, 03:38 PM

I've had a fantastic fasting day! I enjoyed my little shopping trip today with my GF. All I bought was a
new pr of tennis shoes and my gift card covered most of that. She got some new clothes and we mostly just walked around and talked. She ate lunch and I just sat and we chatted. She was afraid it would bother me for her to eat in front of me, but I assured her it wouldn't... And it didn't. I have to sit and watch hubby eat in front of me whenever I fast, so I'm use to it.

I made another mega veggie juice (tomatoes, carrots, celery, romaine, sweet potato, ginger) and am using Aleesha's trick of warming it just a little bit. Then I'm gonna eat it like soup. Later I'll have some grapefruit, orange, apple juice. I'm gonna try to stay up late to welcome in the new year so I'll
probably be drinking my herbal (rooibos and heal all) tea to stay full and warm and to calm me before bedtime.

Everyone have a Happy New Year's Eve!

Aleesha Sattva

12-31-2011, 03:54 PM

I have some roobis that I plan on trying in the next day or two... I thought it had caffeine in it??? Obviously I must be wrong if you have it before bed LOL

missyc

12-31-2011, 04:47 PM

Nope, no caffeine in it! I don't do caffeine. I was getting it in tea bags, but then found it at the same place I get my herbs
from in bulk so I have it that way now. So love it w/ a little stevia in. Here's some info on it:

Contains similar amounts of polyphenols and has been shown to be anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity.
Naturally caffeine-free so is ideal for people who want to cut back on caffeine or want to drink it before going to bed. Actually it’s recommended you drink it before going to bed as it can help with insomnia. It’s also very low in tannins.
Contains calcium, manganese and fluoride to help build strong teeth and bones.
Can be given to infants suffering from colic, sleeping problems or stomach cramps. Simply add some milk to the tea.
Contains alpha hydroxy acid and zinc which is great for the skin. You can even apply it directly to the skin to help with acne, eczema and sunburn etc.
People with kidney stones can drink it because there’s no oxalic acid.
Full of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, copper, calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium.

ushotmedown

01-01-2012, 05:35 AM

Starting my fast today! I was DEFINATELY overzealous with welcoming in the new year so figured I would start my fast earlier than intended to clear some toxins from my system

Raw Angel Mom

01-01-2012, 07:04 AM

Raw Angel Mom

01-01-2012, 07:05 AM

ushotmedown, this is without a doubt a good way to begin this new year.
Looking forward to read about your journey

Raw Angel Mom

01-01-2012, 07:06 AM

Ah Renee, i was so thrill to do a fast with you but i will see you this month. Have a very happy new year!

Raw Angel Mom

01-01-2012, 07:08 AM

I started today, I even had my husband and son drinking juice this morning. I am adding maca powder which has an interesting flavor, a flavor I will have to get used to. How does wheat grass taste, I have not tried it but the small health food store here grows and sells it. Happy juicing everyone.

Yea, Daniela, this is great. Maca is known to heal our endocrine system. I don't know if this is true or not but it seems to be very nutritious. Enjoy your fasting and may you have all your goal reach and more

Raw Angel Mom

01-01-2012, 07:11 AM

Happy New Year everyone!

I started my fast yesterday as i mentioned. Yesterday, i had to discipline my thought and intention from my mind. I am glad i resisted and stick with the fast. I am already seeing great deal of detox already. I had a minor headache yesterday, and today i had to remind myself to take deep breath before getting up. I wasn't too hungry, i just drank water when i would think of eating and it did the trick. Today, is another day and it should be excited.

Have a wonderful fast and may all of your goals and dream come true and more

Happy New Year!

missyc

01-01-2012, 08:04 AM

:cheer:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I took a nap and then woke up for a couple of hours to welcome in the new year. Then I went back to bed and slept pretty good. I walked this morning and just finished my veggie "soup" juice. I got hungry last night so I ended up drinking quite a bit
of tea to keep the hunger at bay. It worked quite well.

We have another mild day here before it turns much colder for most of the week. I will enjoy the warmth while it's here!

Have a wonderful day, fasters!

cachemasterT

01-01-2012, 10:47 AM

Okay I started my fast on Dec. 26 the day after Christmas and it has gone great. I've lost 14.1 lbs in 6 days so I'm really excited. The hardest part is that my wife and 5 yo son are still eating as usual and I'll tell you preparing a meal for my son is not easy. This thread was an awesome idea an I've enjoyed reading it. Hopefully I can make it the full 30 days but I keep thinking a 7
day fast is plenty..lol

Aleesha Sattva

01-01-2012, 10:59 AM

Deep spirituality and healing takes place after 21 days. You can do this! You are going to LOVE what you discover beyond 21 days. (((hugs)))

GreenT

01-01-2012, 11:53 AM

That is one of the things that i am wanting to experience Aleesha. I started this fast not knowing how many days i was going to aim for, i thought i would just take day by day and let my body tell me. Today makes day 6 and so far so good. Had some serious detox yesterday...nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and weak that would come and go and major chills. The last few days i have felt a calm peaceful feeling. Last night while looking up information on fasting i stumbled on this website http://healthrecipes.com/fast21.htm, At the bottom of this article are other article links in red that are really good reads also! . I was really encouraged by the information and i am going to really try and aim for 30 days. I am doing this fast for healing, health and spiritual reasons. I am hoping to not get too skinny, 5-10 pounds are ok but anything under that i would look anorexic lol. I can always gain back healthy weight. :eat

Really looking forward to experiencing what everyone raves about juice fasting! :dance:

Have a great day everyone...... Cheers!

cachemasterT

01-01-2012, 01:57 PM

Deep spirituality and healing takes place after 21 days. You can do this! You are going to LOVE what you discover beyond 21 days. (((hugs)))
So just 14 days to get to 21. I hope I can handle it. What's the longest you have gone?

cachemasterT

01-01-2012, 02:00 PM

http://healthrecipes.com/fast21.htm[/url]
Great website, thanks for the link GreenT.

missyc

01-01-2012, 02:51 PM

I'm having a good Day #2 of my fast. It looks like everyone is doing well on their fasts, too!

The only detox I'm having is some achiness in my back/kidney area. Doing fine otherwise.

We went to the store and I stocked up on more produce. Of all weeks, hubby decides he's gonna eat more of the things that I don't really want to be around! But he'll just have to keep it away from me! He's good about preparing his own stuff, so that helps a lot.

tangovera

01-01-2012, 07:18 PM

Hi Everyone! Happy New Year!
I'd like to join you all on a juice fasting retreat - to that end, does anyone know where you can get calories information on fresh juices? Everyone I have looked either gives the calories for the whole apple, carrot, etc (not just the juice) or they give the "canned juice" values. What's the right way to calculate daily calories? I want to make sure I take in enough -
Thanks!!

janem

01-02-2012, 07:00 AM

Happy New Year! I am so grateful my fast has begun! I am excited to join all of you! I had a few wonderful fasts in November and December but holiday interruptions shortened the length. I am looking forward to a longer fast this month. Wishing all of you success!

missyc

01-02-2012, 08:00 AM

tangovera- I'm not sure how to calculate the juice calories very accurately. I'd say to just as much as your body wants. Don't force it when it doesn't want it and don't withhold it when it does. What our brains think we need and what our bodies actually do need are not always the same. Just enjoy the fast/feast and worry about calories when you go back to eating again. JMHO, of course. Others may feel differently.

janem- Welcome back to fasting.

Day #3 for me. I'm having an easy time of it so far. I was cold when I first went to bed last night, but once I got warm, I was fine and slept great. I'm taking a break from my kickboxing and weight training while I fast so my body can rest. I use to try to push myself to keep doing light workouts, at least, but this time I am going to rest more and not do anything other than a little walking.

Daniela80

01-02-2012, 08:03 AM

Thank you! I am going strong and feeling better than yesterday.

Raw Angel Mom

01-02-2012, 08:23 AM

Good morning everyone, this is my third day on water fasting.

Yesterday, i woke up on slow motion but then through the day i had so much energy. I am like other moms, i had to look after my family's food. So since i had energy, i made all kind of raw gourmet treat for my daughter and husband, so they will be good for a while. I will make more today. I crossed my finger that it would taste good because i don't measure and this time i couldn't taste. I had to redirect my thought when i would see fruits, believe it or not this is the only food that i crave BUT i would simply drink water and remind myself why i am doing this water fast. It was challenging and i had to work really hard, but this morning, i am so so happy that i continue with the water fast. I woke up again on slow motion but after an enema, i feel energized again. I am definitely detoxing just by the look and smell of my urine but this is all good i want that stuff out.

I would love to do 21 days but i don't make promise, my goal is one week and if i see i am not done with detoxing, i might continue further more then 7 days. For sure, i will continue with a juice fast not matter what i decide after my water fast.

I will incorporate yoga during this fast, i have a few dvd and i will do this in the morning and maybe night.

All the best to all of you!

p.s For the question about calorie, you need to go with energy. Meaning, if you go to a fast food, you will have plenty of calori but no energy. Juicing is filled with energy and live food. Don't worry, you will be great. Your digestive system will be grateful that you are doing this juice fast.

Aleesha Sattva

01-02-2012, 12:53 PM

Hey everyone *waves* We are looking forward to joining you all tomorrow. I'm so pleased that our start date has finally almost arrived.

*raises a glass of water to you all* Remember... water on ANY type of fast has great value. Don't forget to drink some! I start my fasting days off with a litre or more. Makes my body HAPPPPPPPY!!!

ushotmedown

01-02-2012, 02:49 PM

I had to restart my fast so today is officially day 1 of my fast. I'm in good spirits and feeling a lot less drained than i expected.
I'm weighing in for the first time in a while tomorrow so this should be interesting.
I want to fast for a minimum of a month and see how we go after that.
I had a yummy juice for lunch/ dinner which consisted of carrot, tomato, parsnip, potato, celery, pepper and garlic. I added a little chilli powder and a bit of salt and turned it into a type of soup thing which was YUM!
Already have so much enthusiasm and energy for this fast.
Hope everyone else had an excellent new year :D

Aleesha Sattva

01-02-2012, 02:54 PM

Ah Lady Faervel... welcome back! (((hugs)))

missyc

01-02-2012, 03:09 PM

My day is going well. No cravings and very little hunger. I have done a repeat of yesterday with juice for breakfast and then only water, tea and lemonade thru the day. I'll have juice again tonight.
Tomorrow will be back to work for me. I feel happy with how well I've done this weekend. When I fasted before, weekends were always a challenge for me because I had easier access to food.
This time it has been a breeze.

I am looking forward to continuing at least thru the week. I'm so happy my thyroid is so much better
than it was last year. It is making a huge difference!:throwhearts:

cachemasterT

01-02-2012, 04:43 PM

Normally I can drink tons of water but since starting this juice fast I can barely get through one 20 oz. bottle a day. Weird?? Any suggestions?

missyc

01-02-2012, 05:58 PM

I like to make my own lemonade with fresh squeezed lemon juice, stevia and water. On days when I don't feel like drinking water, I have some of that. It is more "interesting" that plain water and makes it easier. For the most part, though, I am a good water drinker! I'm so use to drinking it that it's second nature.

michigan roman

01-02-2012, 06:07 PM

dont know how many days im going but just started out 24 hours on water for my usual weekly habit . im trying oil pulling this fast

Aleesha Sattva

01-02-2012, 08:53 PM

It may mean your body just doesn't want it at this moment. I know I go through periods like that.

Aleesha Sattva

01-02-2012, 08:58 PM

Well... we've eaten dinner and so now we wake up tomorrow on day one of our fast. We are both soooo excited. Off to watch the movie "fat sick and nearly dead".

Later!

GreenT

01-02-2012, 09:25 PM

Getting ready for bed. Had a good day, a little achy but had a lot of energy! Hope everyone had a great day too. See ya all tomorrow!!

kaygro

01-02-2012, 09:45 PM

I'm starting a water fast tomorrow, I feel bogged down from all of the holiday eating. I can't wait. I'm going to start with a 3-day water fast and then switch over to juicing for 5 days. :)

Aleesha Sattva

01-02-2012, 11:11 PM

Have you fasted before? I'm just asking because going from a water fast to a juice fast can sometimes restart your digestion. If you are a water fasting pro though... ignore me. LOL

Otherwise one day on water and then water and juice on day two and onwards may work better for ya.

Parz and I are so excited about our fasts. We are pondering the idea of continuing our fast until we leave for the Bahamas at the end of Feb. but we'll take this fast one day at a time and not fast forward ourselves to anything. I am soooooo wanting a nice long fast though. ***the precious is calling to me... I can here her***

erica0910

01-03-2012, 12:50 AM

I am new here and beginning my first fast tomorrow. Looking forward to it! Should be interesting. Glad I found a great, supportive group.

Filbert Fruit

01-03-2012, 02:37 AM

Hello all!

Just registered after looking for a good forum for support.

I'm on my third day of my water fast and plan to go for thirty (Feb. 1st). I will do water fast for a week, juice for a week, water for a week, then juice again. Focus on green juices during the juice weeks.

I've done several fourteen and twenty-one days fasts so I am excited to see how I feel with thirty days. Been raw vegan for two years now but I have been traveling for the past eight months and just returned to Canada. I was in some third world countries and some very polluted developed countries working on non-organic fruit farms and my body is feeling it! It's been begging to have a good clean out and now's the time since I don't start work until february.

I am drinking herbal tea for the first few days in additional to three to four litres of water. Starting tomorrow no more herbal teas as well.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on here! Thanks for being around!

- FF

missyc

01-03-2012, 05:22 AM

:woot: Lots of new fasters today, it looks like! So cool!

I'm on day 4. Feeling good. Gotta go back to work today. It's supposed to be cold here but I'm hoping to still get out and walk some on my lunch break.

Happy fasting!

Raw Angel Mom

01-03-2012, 06:43 AM

Oh Aleesha, without doubt, i am drinking water, lol..... love it

So cool to see that i am not the only one doing a water fast, i am so thrill. Wow 30 days, not sure i will go that far but i am definitely doing my 1 week water fast and maybe longer. I will see where it goes, but i will continue with juice fast after.

I am on my fourth day water fast. Yesterday i had energy. This water fast is easier physically then my last one, but more challenging emotionally. The first three days, you are hungry and yesterday, i had to redirect my thought again ( I had to do grocery for my family and to prepare food). My desire to heal is stronger then the discomfort that it brings emotionally. I was on the verge to brake my fast but i managed. Before i went to bed, i was so happy that i hold on. This morning, i am feeling great and so happy. I think today my body will switch to a different level now and will go speedo with detox. This is what happened in my last fast.

Anyway. All the best with your fast

Traceyraw

01-03-2012, 08:16 AM

Day One For Me. I am going to continue as long as I can. But 100% raw all month. My short term goal is 3 days of juice fasting. If I think about thirty it gets overwhelming. For no Im focusing on 3.
Started my day with fresh coconut water to help me start cleansing. Im stocked up on OJ. Ive made green juice for today. I have carrot/apple/celery/orange/ginger for mid morning. SOOO GOOOD. I am so excited for this fast so many great people. Besides my co-workers are in on it too. What great support.
BTW. My OJ is from the orange grove 5$ 1\2 gallon and no its not pasturized. I only have to strain the pulp out. Thats ok. Its my way of saving time. I was even thinking about a mono OJ fast has anyone everdone one how was it?

GreenT

01-03-2012, 10:54 AM

Hello to all the new fasters...Welcome Aboard!!

Day 8 for me. Today im having a lot of head stuffiness and a runny nose. Asthma has been also heavy last couple of days.

Had 1.5 liters of water so far and just finished my breakfast juice of persimmon....YUM YUM YUM my absolute favorite! Im headed out the door to Whole Foods for some Thai coconuts and to stock up on some Yogi teas and try some new ones :excited:

Happy Fasting to you all!!!

janem

01-03-2012, 11:15 AM

WOW!! So many great participants!! Looks like many of you are experienced faster - WTG! I am on day 2 of my fast - not sure what kind - I usually do a green juice fast but the idea of water fasting is enticing! I drank green juice yesterday and enjoyed fresh grapefruit juice in the evening. I am looking for a deeper fast this time so I would like to limit my sweetfruit juice as much as I can. I was lucky enough to get the Super Angel juicer for Christmas. I cant say enough good things about it!
As far as energy etc - this being the early part of my fast I am experiencing the usual low blood sugar headache today. I did enjoy a nice 5 mile run this morning:)
Yesterday energy was fine - habitual eating was a bit cumbersome - I was wanting to chew in the evening - i know this will subside.
Keep up the great work everyone!

janem

01-03-2012, 11:19 AM

Tracy, I would like to hear more about an OJ fast too! My dh is in Fla and he gets his juice there too! He is also fasting. Good luck!

Raw Angel Mom

01-03-2012, 11:42 AM

Raw Angel Mom

01-03-2012, 11:44 AM

All of your recipe juice sound delicious, i will try them after my water fast

Enjoy your journey!

Traceyraw

01-03-2012, 11:47 AM

Tracy, I would like to hear more about an OJ fast too! My dh is in Fla and he gets his juice there too! He is also fasting. Good luck!
There are a few sites about fasting with this golden nectar. the garden diet is one Jinjee has a article on it. It sounds good Im going to see how it makes me feel. Today I mixed it with carrot so yummy. I got my OJ at Bob Roth's orange grove in Davie, Fl. It is not pasturized (I asked) I do have to strain it.

ushotmedown

01-03-2012, 02:11 PM

Day 2 for me. Everything is going well on my part. A little hungry today but that's because i've been around food a lot today.
I tried a variation of your tomato juice today aleesha. SO yummy!
Was in another amazing mood today. Even managed to get in some exercise today which i'm not normally able to do until around day 7 due to exhaustion while fasting.
Might watch fat, sick and nearly dead again to give me some more motivation. Thanks for the idea Aleesha!

Aleesha Sattva

01-03-2012, 03:07 PM

I'm here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH MY GOSH it feels like forever since I was fasting. It feels soooooo good to be in my body right now!

So, it's Day One of our fast!!! We had a beautiful cantaloupe/mint/apple juice. Made a nice apple (mixed types), kiwi, orange, mint for later! mmmmmm we are both so INTO this fast!

We weighted ourselves. Not too pleased (about my weight) as my year of ending my marriage, supporting my children through it, finding myself, starting a new relationship etc etc has taken it's toll on me but... that's behind me now. I'm here to do this and find my health again. *grinning*

Sorry I didn't read anyone else's post... I'm in a rush lots of moderating and admin stuff on the forum right now. So if you need my attention - put it in bold and I'll respond later today!

(((hugs))) to all my fellow fasters. WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Aleesha Sattva

01-03-2012, 03:37 PM

and a pic of Parz and I taking our first sip this morning!

Filbert Fruit

01-03-2012, 03:45 PM

Afternoon everyone!

Day three is going well, still doing some herbal teas (mostly mint with some jasmine, all fresh loose leaf). Tomorrow will be the start of four days on purely water. Day eight will be the beginning of juice is I desire it, if not I will go another three days on only water.

It seems I may be moving to my new city and beginning my new job sooner than expected, still up in the air. Will be full time cashier work which will be physically demanding at times and require good concentration. If I begin this job soon I will go to juice right away (heavily diluted for a few days) and have it with me to sip throughout the day. I will not break the fast for the reason however.

From now on for this thread I will post what I am grateful for during this fast and in general life.

Day Three - I am grateful for:

- The constant support of my husband even though he is overseas and will for possibly another year
- The support of my mother, step-father, and sister to regain my health and vitality in this way
- For being in Canada and having the opportunity to start my life here and prepare for when hubby arrives for the first time
- For getting this job opportunity just when I felt like nothing was going to turn up
- For having such a strong body
- For the option to go in any direction

Keep having an awesome day everyone!

- FF

michigan roman

01-03-2012, 04:23 PM

48th hour on water

picked up some ginger root today to make tea with at some point

feel great

hail fasters ;-)

GreenT

01-03-2012, 05:48 PM

Great pic Aleesha!!

Im in Michigan too Michigan Roman...Hail Hail neighbor !! :)

Question: Can we use aloe gel in our juices during fasting? I picked a few leaves while out today.

missyc

01-03-2012, 06:31 PM

I enjoy reading all the great posts and seeing everyone's progress!

Day 4 has gone quite well for me. I did feel some temptation at work today for stuff that normally wouldn't even bother me, but I was able to resist.

It was so cold here today for what we're use to! I did walk and bundled up good so it wasn't so bad. I am not a winter person at all!

Have a wonderful evening!

michigan roman

01-03-2012, 06:45 PM

well greent that makes 2 people eating healthy in michigan ;-)

Raw Angel Mom

01-03-2012, 08:16 PM

Great picture Aleesha and way to go girl. Wow, got to try this mix too. Did you pill your cantaloupe?

Love reading all the progress on this board, it is so motivating and inspiring.

My day 4th water fast went well, in term of energy i was fine and i had more then i thought. I was a little on slow motion at some part of the day but i managed it.

I did have craving again but also because i am around food, the good news the craving were nothing and very manageable. It was easy this time to redirect my thought. What is helping is that i know that i went that far so no excuse to back up. I didn't get a chance to give myself an enema but i will try in the morning if my daughter won't wake up too early.

All the best to all of you and blessings!

Aleesha Sattva

01-03-2012, 08:36 PM

Aloe is a great bowel mover!!!

I always peel my cantaloupe. I find the juice is a bit bitter otherwise.

I'm sitting at whole foods. Just bought $65 of gorgeous organic foods to make my Tom blend, cranberry/apple/ginger. I am beyond thrilled with how IN this fast both of us are. I know we'll do great!!!

MR (((hugs))) always an honour to fast with a bandit.

michigan roman

01-03-2012, 11:50 PM

aleesha what are you wild crazy kids drinking out of mason jars , food of the gods ;-)

ushotmedown

01-04-2012, 06:35 AM

Day 2 finished well, with another 30min workout before bed and day 3 has started off well.
Got a bit more sleep than i thought i would then did a 45 min workout.
Had mango, cucumber, celery, apple, pear juice this morning. Was yummy and refreshing after my workout!
I'm starting to really enjoy working out and that is something that has never happened to me before and especially not after 2 days!
In another great mood.
Hope everyone is doing well :D

Crystal Barbee

01-04-2012, 07:28 AM

Good morning all,

I started my juice fast on Jan 3, 2012.

Traceyraw

01-04-2012, 07:49 AM

Day TWO. This is a reall acomplishment for me. I am so proud of myself. I didn't give in. I feel great. Weird wacky dreams last night but overall I slept pretty good. I got my chlorella tablets took 6 this morning. My coworkers juice turn. She made Beet, apple, celery, ginger. It is the most beautiful color and delicious. I also brought some coconut H20 and teas for my day. I didn't drink enough water yesterday so Im making that a priority today.

Raw Angel Mom

01-04-2012, 09:15 AM

Good day everyone, this is wonderful that you are keeping up, definitely helping to do the same

Tracey you are having a great experience, i am so thrill that you have this wonderful support.

Ok day 5 water fast for me, i am feeling totally normal and like i am not fasting at all so far. I have energy not necessary more then usual but i feel totally great. I did my enema this morning and i was very happy about this. I am trying to book a colonic for tomorrow and Friday.

I think my first time i was detoxing my 29 years of second hand smoking from others. I had short breath etc... it was hard to use the stairs. I know my last fast on the fifth day, i was aching all over my body like i had the flu and it was hard to be comfortable to sleep at night. My kidney couldn't keep up to release the toxin. I will see how the rest of the day goes, but so far, i am very happy that i hold on.

Wishing you a wonderful day and powerful result easily and effortless

All the best

skunji

01-04-2012, 10:04 AM

Hi All

It has been way too long since I have fasted. But yesterday I started the MC and I plan on going 15 days (ya I'm a light weight). My tongue is already fuzzy, I love it! I'm glad to have other people around who fast. The people around me here(except my awesome wife) think fasting is crazy. I enjoy reading your posts. Later.

GreenSky

01-04-2012, 10:55 AM

Hi Everyone,

It has been quite some time since I have fasted or even maintained a RAW way of eating. What better way to kick off 2012 and get back to a healthier me than with a juice fast! I have started today with a great veggie juice and plan on going at least 30 days. Looking forward to fasting with everyone!

GS

Aleesha Sattva

01-04-2012, 11:20 AM

aleesha what are you wild crazy kids drinking out of mason jars , food of the gods ;-)

hahahahaha yup that's us drinking our cantaloupe/mint juice. we don't have glasses, just jars. i've been like that for years. i drink out of pottery cups with no handles for hot stuff. *rule breaker* LOL

here's a pic from this morning. i woke up to my gorgeous man making juice. his first time ever! it was lovely.

apple (varieties)
mint
parsley
celery
orange (to slow oxidation of apples)
kale - lots of kale. (varieties)

When I woke up earlier this morning I felt like crap. He felt amazing. So he got up and made juice while I slept a little. When I got up I felt much better. "Fasting dreams" haven't started yet but I'm sure they will soon enough. LOL

Anyone having fasting dreams yet? (absolutely crazy dreams - often very colourful)

Aleesha Sattva

01-04-2012, 11:21 AM

GreenT

01-04-2012, 01:12 PM

Loving the pics Aleesha, awesome that the two of you are doing it together..how fun! Funny that you mentioned dreams. I had a really bizzare one last night. I have been having a hard time falling asleep so far. My mind is like a lizard on crack!

Im about to go drink my coconut water, spinach, celery, carrot, cucumber juice. See ya all later!

Traceyraw

01-04-2012, 01:29 PM

Aleesha,Yes I had wacky weird dreams last night. Day 1. I was in the white house talking to the president. They were handing out Kindle fires and large 3 wheeled skate boards and I could ride it very well. Weird huh/? But I did sleep great felt pretty rested after I was out of bed. It was cold I didn't want to move.

ushotmedown

01-04-2012, 01:41 PM

Is it only me that hasn't had weird dreams so far?
Day 3 went well. Did 90 mins of exercise and might do some more later
I'm drinking around 3 litres of water a day too so that is going well.
Feeling gooood :D

Aleesha Sattva

01-04-2012, 02:26 PM

nope not just you. Parz and I haven't had any yet either.

So excited. I plan on making my tom blend for dinner tonight! *dancing around in circles with excitement*

GreenT

01-04-2012, 03:48 PM

Anyone have a good papaya juice recipe?

michigan roman

01-04-2012, 05:12 PM

72 hours on water

sort of chilled here tonite so going to juice some oranges

maybe make a tea out of ginger root

hail fasting elves and stuff ;-)

Aleesha Sattva

01-04-2012, 05:32 PM

Rocking this fast. I could totally go another 200 days. I'm fully in the zone.

Had a little too much shallot Tom blend tonight. I'll be sure to use less tomorrow night.

Go for my certification tomorrow. Can't wait to have it behind me!

Aleesha Sattva

01-04-2012, 05:33 PM

Anyone have a good papaya juice recipe?

Nope sorry I don't juice papaya mango or cabbages.

ushotmedown

01-04-2012, 05:50 PM

i normally just put papaya in with mango, pineapple, apple, orange and grapefruit and make a tropical juice :D

missyc

01-04-2012, 06:27 PM

Day #5 is about over for me. I was tempted to break fast this morning but thought about it and kept going. If I can do that for a couple more days, I'll be happy! I've had some really wild dreams. One was very disturbing and violent.

Today I didn't really care about juice so I did water till dinner when I had some juice. This fast is much easier for me. I enjoy coming here and reading and keeping my focus on fasting, yet I also don't feel like I have to come here for any kind of support because it's been so easy to fast this time. My body has healed a lot the past several months! :encore:

GreenT

01-04-2012, 06:56 PM

i normally just put papaya in with mango, pineapple, apple, orange and grapefruit and make a tropical juice :D

That sounds great, thanks!

Rocking this fast. I could totally go another 200 days. I'm fully in the zone.

WOW! 200 days again....You ARE the Queen Elf *bows* lol :) I am all into this fast too, i am so excited and looking forward to healing, health and all of the wonderful benefits of fasting. I keep looking forward to the next day with anticipation! Woo hoo bring on the JUICE!!!

ushotmedown

01-05-2012, 04:41 AM

So ended day 3 successfully. I think I need maybe a little more juice than I had yesterday.
I just really wasn't hungry.
Drank my 3 litres of water
Starting day 4 today and its going well so far :D

Raw Angel Mom

01-05-2012, 04:59 AM

Day 6 water fasting,

Good morning everyone, it is 5:46am here. I woke up at 3am to go to the bathroom and i didn't manage to fall asleep. I feel wonderful, peaceful and relax. I am noticing my short of breath a little but not intense, just mild.

Yesterday, i kept busy all day, cleaning, organizing the house, making food for the family, finishing the laundry etc... So water fasting isn't an issue for me this time to be functional. It looks like i will continue the water fast beyond 7 days.

I am receiving friends and their children this Saturday for a late Christmas diner. I am not worry and i have it all plan, i won't brake my fast for that. It is always a great practice to follow our heart and to inspire others to be tolerant when someone make different choice. I will tell the detail after the day.

I managed to book a colon therapy tomorrow, i am hoping that i won't see those parasites again like after my last 7 days fasting. I heard they have 3 weeks cycle. So if i could manage to do a three weeks water fast, it would be great. I don't make promise and i will take one day at the time after my 7 days. If hunger kick in, i read it is time to brake the fast. I was off this week, but next week i will be working. I will see how it goes.

All the best to all of you!

ushotmedown

01-05-2012, 06:35 AM

Traceyraw

01-05-2012, 07:14 AM

Yeah We are all moving along nicely. I finished day 2 starting day 3

:)) I am so proud. I really struggled in the afternoon and making dinner for my kids. I mad Aleesha's tomatoe juice I sat with them and drank it why they ate. It was so satisfying. Day three feeling my stomach grumble. I got my coop box and made juice with Collard greens, daikon radish, celery, apple, lemon. Hope its good. I also have carrot orange for breakfast. I usually only like the green juices but during the fast I LOVE the fruit juices. Im a little tired today Hopefully I ll wake up soon. Sleeping and crazy dreaming. Happy Fasting My Friends.

Detoxing. Im dot really feeling detox syptoms yet. Should I change my juices. Any suggestion to get things going? I got the chlorella tablets. Or maybe Im supposed to feel good.

Filbert Fruit

01-05-2012, 08:16 AM

Day 4:

Went very well. Did have a few herbal teas though. I ended up needing to do about five hours of commuting for the new job in this freezing weather and I could not stop shivering even with piles of clothing. Still lots of water, about three litres. Some walking and stretching.

Day 5:

Today. Got 13 hours of serene and cozy sleep beside my kitty. Just water so far. Going out in a few hours for grocery shopping, will stock up for juice fast in a few more days.

Feeling great today,swelling pre-fast has gone down. Tounge is extremely coated, needed to scrape two-three times a day, terrible breath and fairly terrible body odour. Eyes are a bit red though, hoping that clears up soon.

Grateful for:

- the sweet smell of grapes
- a family willing to help me out
- the chance to move to a new city soon!

- FF

qwerty988

01-05-2012, 09:22 AM

Wooo-hoooo -- just got back from the store, all stocked up now on my produce for a juice feast!

I got:
- oranges
- grapefruits
- apples
- carrots
- celery

All of which were VERY inexpensive and just exactly what my body's been craving: super simple juice. Like orange/grapefruit.... carrot/apple/ginger.... carrot/celery..... grapefruit/apple..... YUM!

I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to join you all and begin this fast tomorrow!

:throwhearts:

GreenSky

01-05-2012, 09:47 AM

Hi everyone, Day #2 for me and I'm feeling terrible. Very nauseous and lethargic. My body must be starting to detox. Woke up at 5am and couldn't get back to sleep. So far not a great start to the day. Will make a simple carrot/apple/ginger for breakfast. Drinking a mild green tea at the moment - not sure if black/green teas are good/bad on a juice fast, will have to do some research.

GS

Traceyraw

01-05-2012, 09:51 AM

Aleesha said in a previous thread not to drink anything stimulating. I think green tea might be a little unless its decaf. Enjoy the fast its wonderful

qwerty988

01-05-2012, 10:30 AM

Hi everyone, Day #2 for me and I'm feeling terrible. Very nauseous and lethargic. My body must be starting to detox. Woke up at 5am and couldn't get back to sleep.

I remember when I did my last juice fast that the second day was so horrible I couldn't get out of bed. It was worse than the worst hangover, the worst flu, the worst everything! I had a severe migraine, exhaustion and nausea. I think it was partly detox and partly caffeine withdrawal.

Just try to rest and know it will pass. If you're having caffeine withdrawal (sort of sounds like it) then the green tea will definately help ease the symptoms.

ykmaggie

01-05-2012, 11:12 AM

Hello all

Starting a 63 day juice fast today

Looking forward to the ride :)

Filbert Fruit

01-05-2012, 11:45 AM

Maggie- May I ask why 63 days in particular? :) I'm always curious what makes us chose certain numbers.

Update on Day 5 for me:

Went out grocery shopping and hit the jackpot at the reduced racks. Got grapefruit, canteloupes and honeydew melons, huge bunches of kale, cucumber, romaine, and spinach. Few heads of celery. Lots and lots of oranges and a bushel of apples.

Now the tough part is doing three more water fast days before I start juicing up all these beauties!

I am toughing it out today, cravin warm teas. It's minus ten at the moment and the furnace isn't warming me like it usually does. I will get the big blankets out and heat up the hot water bottle to see if that helps, if not I will have some herbal tea (no sweentener, no caffiene). OR I'll just up the temperature of the water I'm drinkin haha the excuses..

Grateful for:

Being able to talk to hubby this morning
The wonderful employees stocking the reduced racks!

- FF

Aleesha Sattva

01-05-2012, 11:56 AM

Great great day yesterday and today we have two major things happening. My son is in for surgery to get his 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed. Anyone who is inspired to pray, send Light, Reiki, energy etc. to him - all will be gratefully accepted with love. (((hugs)))

Second, Parz and I are off to get certified at BodyTalk Practitioners. It's taken us 6 weeks to do what most people take a year to do! We are so excited. So taking two tests, written and oral and we have to score 90% or higher to pass. *giddy*

We are taking some pineapple/apple/orange/kale/ginger juice with us to stimulate our minds!!!

looooooooving this fast!!!

Traceyraw

01-05-2012, 12:56 PM

I am feeling week now. I have lots of hunger pains. Im drinking tea now but I read that radish juice increases your appetitie so Im choosing not to drink anymore of that smelly juice. I just need the strength to get through this day.

michigan roman

01-05-2012, 01:15 PM

ushotmedown

01-05-2012, 02:29 PM

Aleesha you are always so inspiring!
Sending out some good energy for your son. May his surgery go well.
Did another hour of exercise so my total for today is 90mins
Its quite pleasing to see how much fitter i've gotten from even yesterday.
I was a little distracted earlier and tempted to quit. It is the boyfriend's birthday tomorrow.
He will be having a meal with his mum, I will be sticking to my juice.I'm also visiting my parents this weekend
My mum took the news i was juicing suprisingly well (although i told her i was only doing 5 days which may have been a little white lie)
however she is not knowledgeable about juice fasting so probably wont inform her i'm doing an extended fast.

RawFoodGuy22

01-05-2012, 03:52 PM

I started a Juice fast January 3, 2012... Good luck all :)

qwerty988

01-05-2012, 04:13 PM

hold gut in tight as can 5 seconds then relax it , keep doing that bunch of times

also squeeze belly skin in hands , and rub belly to get circulation going in area

and take some deep breaths and hold 10 seconds then slowly exhale

you are a fasting bandit ;-) you are gaining total control over your appetite . you shall not eventually die of a dietary caused disease :woohoo:

hail fasting

Hahahaha -- love this! Hope you're making it through okay, Tracey.

Sending good thoughts into the universe for your son Aleesha -- 4 teeth at once, that's a big deal!

missyc

01-05-2012, 06:22 PM

Busy day for lots of fasters! I hope everyone having detox symptoms will find that they pass quickly.

I plan to break my fast late tomorrow. It's been a super week. My body temps are starting to drop so I don't want to put strain on my thyroid. But, it's definitely been pretty easy for me this go round and it reassures me that when I'm ready to fast again, it won't be bad at all.

May you all have a fabulous fasting journey no matter how long or short it may be.

michigan roman

01-05-2012, 06:55 PM

this is me today in below video , stumbling around on life support with oxygen tube ;-)

but instead of sleeper i said ' the faster has awakend ' :woohoo:

http://youtu.be/YMJYhvz3P7o

qwerty988

01-05-2012, 07:05 PM

this is me today in below video , stumbling around on life support with oxygen tube ;-)

but instead of sleeper i said ' the faster has awakend ' :woohoo:

http://youtu.be/YMJYhvz3P7o

hahahahhaaaa!

Hear, hear -- so say us all!!

Raw Angel Mom

01-05-2012, 09:28 PM

I noticed this morning that my tongue was starting to coat a little bit.
Felt kind of lethargic this morning but pushed myself to work out for 30 mins
Will do some more later. Aiming for another hour later.
Also, I just felt my face and its becoming really smooth, I've had problems with eczema (sp?) in the past so it was slightly rough.
Feeling cold all the time though.
Having my tropical juice this morning with some added apples, celery and cucumber to it.
What juice to have tonight?
Any recommendations?

The coating on your tongue is a sign that our are moving out the toxin. This is good news.

I am cold too when i fast, it is normal. I was even cold on july hot summer here when i was just doing raw food. It will normalize, you can take warm shower, dress more and crank the heat up.

Congratulations on your journey

michigan roman

01-05-2012, 10:19 PM

omg i just broke 100 hours im going to disney land ;-)

weird dreams happening for me too . though here into day 5 is when i usually start sleeping less , only about 4 hours

ushotmedown

01-06-2012, 05:51 AM

Starting day 5 in a brilliant mood.
I've done my 30min morning exercise.
It's my boyfriend's birthday so he's in a great mood too.
My sleep wasn't continous so I woke up a bit exhausted but that's all changed now.
I know i'm detoxing because my cough and sore throat are back but nevermind :D
Still no weird dreams for me yet.
Not sure what the OH wants to do for today. His choice.
Feeling good.
Hope everyone else's fast is going as great as mine :D

Traceyraw

01-06-2012, 07:26 AM

Thanks guys for your support I MADE IT THROUGH THE DAY> :) I am so proud of myself.
Aleesha sending prayers for your son. I know how unpleasant it is.

FYI don't drink radish juice it makes you hungry like crazy.

I woke up at 3 am needing to drain the lymphatic system in my legs so I put them up the wall and massaged them for about 30 minutes. I just woke up to a voice saying drain your lymph system. Weird. I did and I feel better today. Ready to conquer the world. I only have tea and pineapple juice today and coconut water.

Im hoping the hunger will go away. I didn't wake up hungry so thats a good start to my day 4.

My tongue is a little coated. My sinuses are draining a little hope this detox gets underway. My face skin seems to be peeling. Its never done that before looks like I had a sunburn. Hopefully that just healing.

Have a great day. Glad to have you here Qwerty. Enjoy that lovely citrus juice.

Raw Angel Mom

01-06-2012, 07:37 AM

Good morning everyone.

I pray for all of you and thank you for sharing your experience, it is very helpful and insightful.

I am day 7 Water Fast

I woke up feeling great. I did my enema and i felt so free so good, totally amazing and happy. I didn't have problem at all to prepare some food for Saturday for my guest. I did have some thought that i wish to be part but this morning, i am not even interested. I just love the thought that i am on the right path to fully heal my body. I am starting to see great result and i am very happy with it. I know my left kidney is weak because most of my issue is on my left side. Knee (pretty good now), hip ( pretty good now), elbow it is coming along, eye it is detoxing and it is red in the bottom, skin rash is fading away. I won't brake my fast tomorrow and i see this party as a test that i can strength my discipline which was weak before this fast.

Anyway, wishing you all the best and wonderful day of fasting!

Traceyraw

01-06-2012, 07:58 AM

omg i just broke 100 hours im going to disney land ;-)

weird dreams happening for me too . though here into day 5 is when i usually start sleeping less , only about 4 hours

That is great. ?Start sleeping only 4 hours? Is that common for most people to only need a couple of hours of sleep. I can't wait to jump in bed and don't want to get up. Ive been sleeping great. Im on day 4 of juice.

Raw angel Mom. Congrats on day 7. Sending strength and healing for the party.

qwerty988

01-06-2012, 08:20 AM

Yayyy -- SO happy to be here.... You're all so inspiring!

Great job making it through radish day, Tracey! Pineapple juice sounds MUCH better.

Day One has begun really nicely..... already downed a quart of yummiest orange/grapefruit juice EVER! Thinking of drinking this all day long today, it's sooo satisfying. I could easily drink two gallons and just might!

Also sipping on water/ACV/lemon.... just riding the wave of positivity that is Day One!

Rawk on, fasters! :heart

michigan roman

01-06-2012, 09:17 AM

made a tea of ginger root i ground up into a tea pot then squeezed a lime in it , added whole clove , then a shot of pure maple syrup .
a nice warming tea . i think here in winter a warming tea like this is needed for me to go any distance on fast , the ginger does the trick

RawFoodGuy22

01-06-2012, 11:34 AM

I made it to day 3! Last night was the worst.... Made Kale, celery, and spinach juice for today :)

GreenSky

01-06-2012, 12:13 PM

Aleesha Sattva

01-06-2012, 12:25 PM

Thank you all for the support of my son's surgery. He's had a hard time of it but he's doing well. (((hugs))) We did lots of BodyTalk and Reiki on him to assist with him moving the drugs out of his system and his body accepting the loss of his teeth. I think he'll be healing quickly with all this love and support!

Yesterday Parz and I did our certification exams for BodyTalk and passed with flying colours! He scored 100% and I scored 98%. Nice to have that out of the way. The exams were supposed to take a couple of hours so we took one litre of juice with us to share. It was over six hours!!! I had to run to the market and get us some yucky bottled juice but our brains needed some sugar to continue with our exams. When we finished we went straight to an organic raw restaurant and ordered two juices each. mmmm yummers. melon with spices! Tasted very creamy. Then we came home and watched a movie to celebrate and give our brains a rest. LOL

Today is day four and Parz just made us a gorgeous apple/ginger juice for breakfast. We are going to juice a watermelon today and give our kidneys a little detox. Should be fun (and yummy!!!).

I find my sleep goes in phases. Sometimes (during fasting) I need heaps of sleep and then I'll go for days on 2 or 3 hours a night... then to 6 hours. Always changing.

Our fasting dreams are totally bizarre, they have started!

Oh and our eyes are so clear and white. Gorgeously white. The colour portions are clearing too. I love it when my eyes clear... tells me things on the inside are clearing as well!

Happy Fasting to everyone!
*note taken - no radish juice ever - added beside my note: no cabbage juice EVER!!!*

Aleesha Sattva

01-06-2012, 12:28 PM

Day 3 for me as well. Was sick all day yesterday and not feeling great this morning. My tongue is coated so hopefully I'm coming out of the worst of it.

I decided yesterday to cut out the green/black teas entirely and just focus on simple juice and water. Michigan Roman's ginger tea post above looks great so I'll perhaps give that a whirl this evening.

GS

Tongue scraping is amazing!!! Not an expensive little tool but worth it's weight in gold IMO.
Stimulating teas are not good for our organs when we are fasting - so good call! Your body will thank you.

Okay... how's the bowel movements everyone? Let's talk about poo! It's an important part of life... what goes in NEEDS to leave!!! We are not a permanent home for the poop-babies that want to never leave home. LOL

And water... everyone drinking some water? *looks around*

Hopity

01-06-2012, 01:53 PM

Hey all, I'd like to join you :)

Coming to the end of Day 5 for me - First time Juice Fast - Not sure how long I am doing yet just seeing how things go.

Had a rough first 4 days - Usual reported Headaches/Dizziness etc - On Day 3 I slept for about 16 hours in total!

Today I feel absolutely fantastic - Full of energy - done a full days work & some weight training :-)

Re Bowel Movements:
I almost freaked yesterday - then realized it was the beets I had juiced!!

Best Of Luck Everyone!

ushotmedown

01-06-2012, 02:51 PM

Okay... how's the bowel movements everyone? Let's talk about poo! It's an important part of life... what goes in NEEDS to leave!!! We are not a permanent home for the poop-babies that want to never leave home. LOL

And water... everyone drinking some water? *looks around*

LOL Aleesha! But on that note i've been drinking 3 litres of water a day and my skin is loving me for it. The only bit i hate is rushing off to the loo so often! and so far i haven't had a bowel movement BUT knowing my body, i probably will soon!

I'm a little sore today but that's to be expected with all the exercise i've been doing.
I feel good for it though. Confident. Fitter.
I just love juice fasting, even though i've been tempted today by the boyfriend's mum offering me food.
But i resisted and feel great for it!

michigan roman

01-06-2012, 04:10 PM

5th day complete . drank ginger root tea all day . feel like i could use alot of sleep tonite

a good thing is i quit a 6 month coffee spree when i started this fast and the 4 day withdrawl
headache just went away last night so i feel great getting that out of way

weve all grew up in a society living on a terrible un-natural diet , fastings only way to remove its toxic residues

HAIL FASTING

rawmom2006

01-06-2012, 04:20 PM

I am my 4th day of my new water fast and I am feeling good today. I have been organizing the house. It is great to see so many people on the fasting thread. I am not putting a number of days on this fast. I am just going to go until I feel it is time to switch to juice. I hope everyone has a wonderful fasting day.

Saria

01-06-2012, 05:45 PM

I am on day 2, officially 21 1/2 hours in on my water fast. I'm not going to have any tea this time. I'm planning to do 3-4 days so my breaking period won't be too long, that's the hardest part for me because I always want to rush it. I stayed up all night since that's the time I usually don't eat and it worked; i didn't eat, slept most of the day and now that I'm up it's dark outside and I'm not even thinking about eating. Once I hit 24 hours with my fasts I'm on board and it's not hard from there.

I got quite a deep detox during my 7 day fast a month ago, which I ended with a colonic and I've been on probiotics since so I've been very regular and feel like this has been cleansing my body even more. But I did have quite a bit of non-raw over the holidays and wasn't home so I couldn't be in control of what I was eating....I really feel the need to clean out those 3 weeks of food. I haven't done a juice fast yet so maybe I'll switch this one to juice after a few days...it all depends on how I feel this time!

GreenT

01-06-2012, 09:14 PM

Almost end of day 11 for me wooo hoo! Woke up this morning back to the stuffy head, sinuses, slight headache and had puffy eyes. I haven't been getting much sleep either. I went to bed early last night and crashed at about 10:00 and woke up at 5:00, was unable to fall back to sleep. I was tired all day and thought that since i am not having much BM's (a little in the mornings) that i should do an enema when i got home from work and get some of those toxins OUT, which made me feel much better and took that super tired and drained feeling away! I might do those more often or on a daily basis because i am also straining my juices.....

My taste buds are really starting to come alive and so is my sense of smell. I haven't had a problem at all yet with cravings. My husband eats a SAD diet and im still cooking for him. People are eating around me all day at work and customers are constantly talking about food. I am actually finding myself grossed out with SAD food and drooling over fruits and veggies. The juices are SO satisfying to me, i am amazed.

Michigan Roman - I also do a similar ginger tea that i absolutely love. Here is a video on it....mmm so good! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8cd2FwoXF0&feature=plcp&context=C3d50407UDOEgsToPDskKI4tnrUyCFfjVd__bMRy-L

Have a great night all!! I am sipping on some warm herbal tea and all nice and snuggled under my electric blanket. Ahhhh life is good :D

michigan roman

01-06-2012, 10:23 PM

thanx for vid gt . i never knew where tumeric came from , had no idea it was a root . have to keep a look out for it in stores as ive read so many times about it said to be a potent anti cancer plant

Aleesha Sattva

01-06-2012, 10:51 PM

We are having a very slow day today. No energy. I think we are recovering from our stress filled day yesterday. Nice to have it in the past.

My son is still very sore.

Nice long warm (hot is not good for your heart when fasting) bath with parz tonight. It warmed us both up which we needed. I juiced up a watermelon and now we have ready juice in the fridge. I'm super happy about that.

Hope we are feeling more energetic tomorrow. But... Fasting is. It just is. You can't make it do
Anything. It just is. Best to gO with the flow rater than against it.

(((hugs)))

Saria

01-07-2012, 12:09 AM

about 28 hours in and feeling a little hungry on and off...I'm only on water but wouldn't mind some celtic sea salt in warm water tonight. I'm really craving it now! I'm not at that fasting state of mind yet, hope I will be when I wake up tomorrow.

qwerty988

01-07-2012, 05:04 AM

Ready to start Day Two!

Day One looked like this:

3 quarts orange/grapefruit juice
1-1/2 quarts carrot/apple/ginger juice
1 quart of spicy tomato juice

Lots of water with lemon/ACV and a few peppermint teas.... it was such a delicious day I think I'm going to have the same thing today!

Traceyraw

01-07-2012, 06:59 AM

STARTING DAY 5:cheer:Yeah Me. I can't believe Im doing it. Now its like a routine. Its getting easier to take care of the kids meals and sit and drink juice with them. Day 4 no real hunger pains. Thank GOD. Day 3 was aweful. Pineapple juice, lots of h20, tea, lunch was tomato juice I drank so much cuz it was sooo good I only had water the rest of the day.

Today i woke up so stuffy thats the detox I wanted but Im sneezing like crazy too. It started after the tomato juice. Im at work so my juice for today is Kale, romaine, carrots, orange. I neglected any greens yesterday.

Im so making ginger tea when I get home today. It would really hit the spot now. Im not weighing till monday but my pants are looser. Im not sure how long Im going to fast but right now I feel like I could go for the long haul. Peace and love my fellow fasters.

michigan roman

01-07-2012, 08:14 AM

i declare myself the elf'en faster TERF = Tarot Elf Roman Franco ;-) i am an oracle to the future

along our journey i see a book publication approaching , " erotically fasting " by elfleesha and her parzman , lmbo :-)

wow qwerty your juicing up a storm , ive got to buy a new juicer since i gave my champion to my mother im without one .
theyre all just so expensive it gets me mad so i keep holding off looking for a manual hand cranked one i know shall last decades

tracey im like one day ahead of your symptoms , im on same course . and misslinda is one who got me on ginger tea for fast because she
always uses it and we know how serious into fasting she is so i roll with it

HAIL FASTERS , I AM TERF , I SEE THE FUTURE , I SEE FATLESS FASTERS THIS SPRING 2012 :encore:

ushotmedown

01-07-2012, 10:56 AM

Terf, I hope its definately a fatless 2012 for me!

Day 6 is going pretty well considering i didnt get my 30 mins morning exercise because of travelling.
This made me slightly cranky. However I perked up when I met up with my family and was made to walk around shops and things.
Got at least 30 minutes of walking in. Then they wanted to go for a meal.
I sat in the restaurant with my water and will power refusing to break my wonderful fast for food.
We then got home and my boyfriend made me some juice consisting of pineapple, apple, celery, cucumber, blueberries and mango. Delicious!
Hope everyone's fast is going peacefully

Aleesha Sattva

01-07-2012, 11:06 AM

i declare myself the elf'en faster TERF = Tarot Elf Roman Franco ;-) i am an oracle to the future

along our journey i see a book publication approaching , " erotically fasting " by elfleesha and her parzman , lmbo :-)

HAIL FASTERS , I AM TERF , I SEE THE FUTURE , I SEE FATLESS FASTERS THIS SPRING 2012 :encore:

Fatless fasters. I'm all for that. I acquired a share last year during my huge transition from my old life into this one.

Loooove the book idea. We're in!!! LOL

How is Miss Linda
I haven't seen her for a long time now.

Today is day five for us. We have a lot to do today and have heaps of juice to do it. Parz has released 7 pounds and I've released ten pounds. Looking forward to more releasing from us both. The clarity is here mentally which i love!!!

Have a great day everyone (((hugs)))

GreenSky

01-07-2012, 11:50 AM

Day 4 for me. Much less nauseous today but I have a major headache this morning and am extremely tired. Not the sleepy kind of tired, just 0 energy tired. Started today with a ginger/turmeric/maple syrup tea and eased myself into the day. Made a large amount of pineapple/cucumber/mint juice to see me through the rest of the day. Maybe tonight I'll sip some young coconut juice.

Best wishes to the Fellowship of Fasters.

GS

michigan roman

01-07-2012, 12:25 PM

so i go to midwest super store meijers , bingo 8 huge limes $2 + huge bunch of kale $1.69

then i visit awesome local produce chain randazzo's , bingo tomatos .70 per pound

wanted to be loaded up with rich juicing vegi's in case i start fading and need a rich juice

lee ive not confered with misslinda for several months , but last time we talked she was looking better than ever
and sounded happy . you can see her raw food diet and fasting is making her healthier

Aleesha Sattva

01-07-2012, 01:09 PM

You can tell you are an experienced faster MR. Being prepared is so important!!!

Every person here should already know what they are going to break their fast on an how they'll do it, how long they'll do it etc. too many fasts are broken without prep

So people how are you breaking your fast when you are ready?

GreenT

01-07-2012, 01:27 PM

Hi everyone, you all are doing great...so inspiring!!

Today im feeling pretty good. Its the Sabbath so i am just laying around and resting in my pj's :heart

then i visit awesome local produce chain randazzo's

Two thumbs up to Randazzos , love that place. They just recently opened the new one out on Garfield, its very nice.

Aleesha, i am planning on breaking my fast with un strained juices maybe on the first day then smoothies, then on to fruits while still drinking my veggies and then slowly incorporate salads.....

Saria

01-07-2012, 01:32 PM

likestoswim

01-07-2012, 03:48 PM

Hi All: Newbie here and for sure the senior of the crowd and on day 5 of juice fast. I have fasted before (water only) many times but 8 days was my limit. Now I feel that my health is way too compromised to do a water fast so am going to juice and see where that takes me. I am really glad to have found a group of you on the same journey to better health and wellness through fasting as I know journeying with others really helps. Because this is a new way for me I really do not know how long it will last first time around but would like it to be around 30 days or so. My first 3 days were brutal, not too bad yesterday and better even today. I am hoping this body pain especially my back ache will leave me soon.

I look forward to getting to know you all. Take care, and remember to enjoy the sunshine in your life.

Aleesha Sattva

01-07-2012, 08:39 PM

welcome!!! you may be surprised at the ages in this thread. i'm 48!!!

everyone, i think i made one of those AMAZING tom juices tonight... i don't think... i KNOW i did.

9 toms
1/2 fennel
celery (about 3-4" of an entire bunch)
garlic
ginger
a tiny bit of parsley - about 5 sprigs
1 carrot with greens
1/4 of an organic red pepper
1 small zucchini

actually everything but the toms were organic. toms are too expensive for me to juice them daily on a fast so i use non-organic.

then we added in an italian mix blend and some herbamere spicy (i get it at whole foods)... oh wow was it ever nice!!!

so day five is almost at a close... lots of energy today. lots!!!

in light,
Lady Awen

Aleesha Sattva

01-07-2012, 08:41 PM

I plan to break with juicing the apples in my fridge. Later I'll juice some of the carrots. I also have oranges so I'll juice them and if I need juice while I'm work I can get some orange juice there. When I'm on the solid fruits I"ll eat some more apples and get some bananas which I'm already excited for! salad on the third day

please don't break your fast with bananas. they are so constipating especially after a fast. wait a week before adding them to your diet (unless you blend them in a smoothie)

so... good breaking suggestions:

a green smoothie watered down
soaked prunes (not my fav thing to break a fast with but a common choice)
papaya (my number one choice)
mango
grapes without the skin (the skin is too hard to digest)

what suggestions do others have?

Raw Angel Mom

01-07-2012, 11:35 PM

My day 8th water fast went well, sorry for not posting sooner, i was so busy, i will read your posts more tomorrow. Until then, wishing you well!

EternityRider

01-08-2012, 02:07 AM

Day 8.. http://www.csun.edu/~vcpsy00h/images/pawswalk.gif

ushotmedown

01-08-2012, 04:23 AM

Day 7 for me. a whole week of this amazing fast.
I just feel so good on it.
I've resisted eating out twice yesterday with my family
Which i have never been able to do before. Personal growth FTW.
i'm one of the younger ones here. I'm 19.
Went for a walk this morning. I'm not sure whether i like walking compared to actually working out in the morning.

Traceyraw

01-08-2012, 07:11 AM

Day 6 for me. Yesterday I felt like I got hit by a bus. I just laid down and let the kids run wild. Had tomato juice and some of my kale carrot orange. Im feeling better today.

Wow Aleesha 10 lbs. You don't look like you have that much to loose. Im not having weight loss like id hoped. 4lbs. That is a good amount. I just want energy that is my goal for this month. Increase my energy.

I was going to break my fast with cantaloupe. I don't have a plan for when but I have the canteloupe ready. This weekend has been hard for me.

I don't think ive been drinking enough water. Its been cold so Ive been drinking teas. Yesterday I drank very little juice I think thats why I ran out of steam by the end of the day. Need help on keeping my energy up so I can take care of my kids at night. My plan this week is more water drink more juice.

Hail My Fellowship Of Fasters.

skunji

01-08-2012, 08:19 AM

Day 6 of MC for me. Did SWF this morn, which I am loving. But I feel like crap. Its usually day 4 that is hardest, but I guess its day 6 this time. Like Aleesha said, go with the flow. Guess I'm knitting today. Which doesn't bother me a bit. Keep it going everyone.
Ian

Raw Angel Mom

01-08-2012, 08:34 AM

Good day everyone,

Day 9 of water fasting,

Yesterday was the day that i had people coming over with children. They all pitched in and helped finishing food preparation and dishes. They enjoyed themselves and many told me that i look refreshed. That was great, except for the end of the party because i was tire quit frankly. I had a good night sleep and i am still a little tire from the party and cleaning but today is another day and i feel very good except for recuperating from yesterday. I gave away most the food left of course, since i am water fasting and kept just enough for my family.

I didn't feel any temptation at all and absolutely no discomfort. Even when i would finger test the food, spit it up and rinse my mouth, it didn't generate craving. I would do this just to make sure the food was right while i would make it.

Anyway, you are doing wonderful and wishing you all the best! Enjoy your juice.

qwerty988

01-08-2012, 09:00 AM

Wooo-hoooo all ready for Day Three!

Day Two was smooth sailing -- no detox yet. Had these awesome juices:

Two quarts orange/grapefruit
One quart carrot/celery/ginger
One quart spicy tomato

Hahhahhaa, I suffered by with only a mere gallon yesterday!

I've started today with a quart of grapefruit/apple.... it's SO good.

I'm breaking the fast with either cantalope, honeydew or papaya.... but I'm not buying it yet because I think I might be fasting for a while.

Hang in there, Traceyraw -- you're doing great!

:throwhearts:

qwerty988

01-08-2012, 09:04 AM

I didn't feel any temptation at all and absolutely no discomfort. Even when i would finger test the food, spit it up and rinse my mouth, it didn't generate craving. I would do this just to make sure the food was right while i would make it.

Congratulations on making it through!!! What an inspiration. :heart

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 09:54 AM

Day 8.. http://www.csun.edu/~vcpsy00h/images/pawswalk.gif

Loving you HUGE!!!

Start of day six for us.

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 10:00 AM

The great thing about breaking your fast with a gloriously soft fruit is that if you are juice fasting you can simply juice it if needed. No waste BUT you are Prepared. So important to be prepared.

Cantaloupe
Melon
Watermelon

Great fast breaking choices!

When breaking a fast have your portion and then wait for a bowel movement before eating more. Patience is the key to a healthy awakening of your digestion.

qwerty988

01-08-2012, 10:14 AM

The great thing about breaking your fast with a gloriously soft fruit is that if you are juice fasting you can simply juice it if needed. No waste BUT you are Prepared. So important to be prepared.

That's a great point -- I'll pick up some melon today! I think honeydew, because if I end up juicing it YUMMMMM...... love love love honeydew juice :heart:

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 10:44 AM

Have you added some cinnamon to it? Mmmmmmmm yummy!!!

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 10:57 AM

Welcome again!!!

likestoswim

01-08-2012, 12:15 PM

Good day everyone, took me a while to find my way back here to this thread, but eventually will find my way around. Day 6 for me today, started on the same day as you Aleesha so it is good to know I am in the company of such knowledgeable and experienced fasters. I am in awe of the fact that you released 145 pounds your first year of going Raw, it certainly is a testimony to how our bodies release toxins and weight when eating properly. I have a lot of pounds to drop myself that at this point seems a little overwhelming but if you and others can succeed so can I. Wellness and weight loss are my ultimate goals and hopefully within the 2012 year...............my goal before I hit my 65th. See I mentioned that I was the "senior member" of this group.

Have a good Sunday everyone and remember to enjoy the sunshine in your life.

Traceyraw

01-08-2012, 12:18 PM

Im going to end my fast today. 6 days is great for me thanks for all of your support. Staying raw just feel like chewing, May start again next week. :)

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 12:21 PM

Congrats tp you on your beautiful fast Tracy. Hugs

Likestoswim. You are never too old to regain your health! Congrats!!!

fastfreedom

01-08-2012, 02:17 PM

I enjoy eating some fermented veggies in addition to soft fruit during the days as I transition from fasting to eating. Something like this; eat soft fruit, wait a little while. Then eat a fork of fermented sauerkraut or a bite of a pickle. I will also drink a little of the juice too.

I actually just finished off the last of my kraut today which I made in July of 2010. I have been keeping it in my fridge to see how long it would last. A long time I have determined.

Hopity

01-08-2012, 03:03 PM

Hopity

01-08-2012, 03:05 PM

Hi likestoswim, best of luck :)

michigan roman

01-08-2012, 03:13 PM

firstgarden good to see you on the fasting highway , its still a long lonesome road aint it lol ;-)

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 03:54 PM

i'm surprised your body can handle fermented stuff when you break. mine cries. literally. i get the most horrible gas (smells like death) and i feel like crap. i stay away from fermented stuff until a few weeks post fast now.

made some amazing juice this morning.

cantaloupe/mint/apple/cinnamon/lime
some without the apple
and some without the cantaloupe

the fridge is stocked for the day!!! tom juice later for dinner. we are SET!!!

michigan roman

01-08-2012, 03:57 PM

here entering day 8 think im going tomato juice tonite too , with mega fresh parsley and garlic clove

\m/ hail fasting elves \m/

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 04:01 PM

Hey all, Day 7 here, still going good. Setting my next goal at 15 days then will go from there ..

Hi Aleesha - glad you brought up how to break a fast (its my first time) is it best to use more days to break the longer you fast? or is it 3 days then light foods in general?

I'm going to pick up a smoothie maker this week to help with that :)

three days is good for a short fast. anything extended needs a longer breaking. when i did my 84 and 209 day fasts i let myself break over a month+. the best way to know is to watch your body. if it's doing well on soft fruit, then add in something new. if it balks then go back. your digestion will lead you!

Miss_nic106

01-08-2012, 05:31 PM

Hello. On day 2 of my first fast. My boyfriend juiced with me yesterday and woke up middle of the night sick as can be. I had a hard time drinking 32 oz yesterday with the juice I made. The smell alone caused me problems and made me very nauseous. I pulled through though. Today I woke up 5lbs lighter so I'm not complaining, I made juice with just apples to figure out what I can drink. It was 100% better than yesterday but about 20 minutes later I was getting severe stomach pains.
I need to lose the weight and stick to this, I'm so glad I find this forum for some support!

How do you deal with these hunger pains? It's almost unbearable!

Happy fasting :-)

Aleesha Sattva

01-08-2012, 08:03 PM

Your hunger will disappear. Only make and drink yummy juices!!!

Gotta run

fastfreedom

01-08-2012, 08:21 PM

I don't know why my body could handle the fermented foods after a long fast. I wouldn't eat a lot of it, and I made sure to chew it up REALLY good. I would also drink a little fermented juice with it. The idea was to repopulate with lots of friendly bacteria. I'm sure that I also would take good quality high count probiotics everyday after a fast. But it's been a while since I've fasted more than 3-5 days at a time. Typically on a short 3-5 day fast I'm not too concerned about it.

I'm thinking of starting a two week fast soon. But I don't know if I have the motivation. LOL I'm going to do a one week water fast for sure, but I've been contemplating starting a week early with juice.

GreenSky

01-08-2012, 08:47 PM

Hi everyone, near the end of day 5 for me. Feeling much better today, no sickness and considerably more energy. Still have a lot of hunger and cravings. I think about eating constantly, it's an ongoing battle. Anyway, glad to be a part of this journey with all of you! Happy fasting!

GS

michigan roman

01-08-2012, 09:29 PM

on going battle for sure greensky . one thing ive done at times is put a pistacio in my mouth with shell and crack shell then let pistacio disenegrate over several minutes ,
then i suck and lightly gnaw on shells without cracking them for like a half hour . the chewing motion seems to make me less hungry

EternityRider

01-08-2012, 09:32 PM

firstgarden good to see you on the fasting highway , its still a long lonesome road aint it lol ;-)

Hey Michigan Roman! Good to sea you too. I've missed you. And yuppers, the fasting hwy can get lonely. I really like fasting with others.
So I'll be popping in now & then.

Hi Aleesha! hugs to you and M.R.

Raw Angel Mom

01-08-2012, 09:37 PM

Thank you qwerty, the good thing about water fasting is that your hunger simply shut down. If i would have done that on my first three days, i could have brake the fast.

You are doing so good too. Three days of doing this is key, it will become easier.

All the best to you

Raw Angel Mom

01-08-2012, 09:43 PM

I am about to go to bed. my 9 day water fast went well. I was very tired from the party but i had at time boost of energy. I am having short of breath at time when i use the stairs and i seem to be on the slow motion now. I noticed that i am releasing black stuff from my urine, maybe 5 little piece same size as dulse flake. It could be from my kidney that are cleansing. I am detoxing more now, i keep brushing my tongue from white coating and i have now pimples coming from my forehead. I am sore in my back in the kidney area. I am actual happy because i know my body is getting ride of the bad stuff.

Tomorrow, i am going back to work and i need to get up very early. I won't have time to post in the morning but i will update you at night .

All the best and congratulation to all of you

michigan roman

01-08-2012, 10:39 PM

10 days water raw mom thats AWESOME :cheer:

Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 12:41 AM

Sure is! Congrats.

I chew on ice chips made from juice or water if I feel the need to chew while fasting. On extended fasts sometimes my teeth feel loose - so I grab ice chips and enjoy!

End of day six for us. It was a hard day for us both but we are ready for tomorrow. Once the smells of food are gone again it should be a breeze again. Looking forward to a totally fasting house again!

I'm so happy to have this week behind me. It was so stressful but we kept to our fast. Smiling and dancing...

Brother bear. There's NOTHING like fasting with the bandits. So nice to have a MR driving this hwy with me. Hugs

Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 12:42 AM

Oh I forgot bpicked up some turmeric root at whole foods tonight and added it to our Tom juice. OH WOW that's a keeper!!!!!

ushotmedown

01-09-2012, 04:27 AM

Just woke up on day 8 on my fast.
Felt completely drained waking up, thought i was on day 7 so i was pleasantly suprised that it was a day forward.
We are now back at the boyfriend's house so there will be no temptations here.
I had a hard time being around food yesterday as it was offered a lot.
it will be nice to just concentrate on fasting again.

ushotmedown

01-09-2012, 04:52 AM

I weighed in this morning and i've released 7lbs since the start of this fast.
I'm pleased although I reckon i'm building muscle at the same time with my workouts.
I've overcome a lot already through this fast. I'm looking forward to continuing it

qwerty988

01-09-2012, 06:15 AM

Have you added some cinnamon to it? Mmmmmmmm yummy!!!

Hahahahhaa -- no, but I sure will now! YUM. Also I've heard that adding mint to honeydew makes a juice that tastes just like a mojito.

Ready to start Day Four!

Yesterday I had a few cravings -- no big whoop, I just drank more juice. Total damage for the day:

- Two quarts orange/grapefruit
- One quart apple/grapefruit
- One quart spicy tomato
- One quart carrot/celery

My last fast was mostly green juice with just fruit in the morning, so this is totally different for me! However this is what my body's craving right now so I'm just going with it.

Fast on you awesome fasters!!! :dance:

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 06:40 AM

10 days water raw mom thats AWESOME :cheer:

Thank you Michigan, it is actually more bearable then my first 8 days fast. It was more hard to stick to it the first three days, like part of me was afraid to succeed and wanted to sabotage my goal but once your hunger shut down, you are more then ok. I am so happy that i am doing this one, i can see more healing. On my first 8 day fast, i notice afterward improvement in many area, this time i am going for full healing. You are amazing too and so discipline, you truly inspire us to take care of us. Congratulation too

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 06:42 AM

Aleesha, i have never heard of tumeric root or thought we could buy this, what are they good at? Do they taste spicy?

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 06:46 AM

Day 10 water fasting, i am feeling much better and decided to take an extra vacation day. I want to just rest, do an enema, and caught up with stuff at home. I am feeling more the detox now, i was short of breath by just pilling an young coconut, lol... for my daughter lunch. I make her lunch every morning from raw food. You can't really do that at night, it has to be in the morning.

Anyway, wishing you all the best and blissful day

(((((Hug))))))

Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 10:06 AM

Remember that the words you use matter. Calling the juices you consumed "damage" is counter productive. Hence why I release weight. We often find what we lose!

The turmeric root added a gorgeous flavour. I didn't try it alone. I will tonight though and let you know. It looks like an orange ginger root.

When we fast we cleanse. That isn't just on the inside. It's also on the outside. My home loves it when I fast as its energy gets a cleansing at the same time. In Feng Shui if you remove 21 items from your home it creates change. Want more change? Remove 21 items per room!!! Works so well. I use this technique whenever I am looking for change and/or growth.

We are awake. I'm a little on the less-than side of the equation this morning so Parz is about to gift me a BodayTalk session. Then we'll have some juice and he will read to me for a bit. Terry pratchet is the writer we are currently enjoying. Then a day of homeschooling with my daughter.

Remember the number one thing every faster needs: love.

Hugs
Aleesha

ChristiHobbs

01-09-2012, 10:13 AM

I and my husband are joining in with the Fellowship of the Fasters!

......myyyyyy preeeeeccccciiiiioooouuuusssss......

Today is my husband's first day of juice fasting. He has never done anything like this before. I am fasting with him, just in a combo fast of smoothy-juice.

Since I am the new Juicing Chef _ something I have never done before, either, I gladly sit in on your teachings and leadings. I can see the learning curve ahead of me.

This morning, while making his breakfast juice and his daily two quarts to take to his job, I noticed that my juicer doesn't like tomatoes.

Point this elf to where I can find out either how to fix this or another ingredient. My husband BEGGED for a tomato_based juice. :(

I am using a Magic Bullet juicer. I know..I know.. it's not a Champ..etc. Right now, that's all we have. I suspect we will move into another juicing dimention soon enough.

He received oranges, apples, carrots, red bell pepper, kale, cucumber, lemon, parsley and tomato ( uhm, not really! ).... FRUIT_ breakfast and the rest 80/20 veggie-fruit.

I am awaiting his text back during his lunchtime to see how he's doing.

******* I am talking to Hubby right now.
He said he's drinking his lunch right now. He forgot to shake it up at first. He let me know he's a bit dizzy and lightheaded. But he thinks its because he's going through a cellular rush from all of the nutrition flooding in.

I told him to take his time.... detox can make you feel a bit whoozy.. *Trust me.. this is a guy who could eat an entire tray of sugar by himself _ in one sitting. His body is getting used to it.

Last thing he said, "I CAN DO THIS!"

Christi

Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 10:16 AM

Welcome to you both.

Try blending the tomatoes and then straining them using either a nut mylk bag or a paint strainer bag (less expensive and works just as well).

ChristiHobbs

01-09-2012, 10:22 AM

Ahhhh... I think I can do that!

I'll get to the store tonight. I have to get the carrots anyway.

Thank you!!

Christi
Sipping Away

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 10:59 AM

Day 8. Starting week 2! Went under 200lbs this morning!

I overdid it a little yesterday. I was feeling so good, I went on a housecleaning binge, scrubbing It from head to toe. Then I walked 3 miles. Was drained by the end of the night and had to get my wife to help me prepare my last juice. Feel better this morning, but I am gong to take it easy, maybe even skip the walk tonight.

Time to run to whole foods. I am anxious to try Aleesha's spicy Tom juce.

My ultimate goal is to hit 170. I am hoping to make this juice fast last until the end of January and hit 180 with it, and go the final 10lbs with a good raw diet. I am an airline pilot and sitting senior reserve this month, meaning I sit on standby at home, and have a very unlikely chance of getting called due to my seniority. Next month though, I go to training on a new jet, so I cannot juice. This month the only challenge I have is this comig weekend. My cousin is a military pilot and is deploying soon. We are going deep sea fishing in Pensacola before he goes. I am bringing my old juicer with me though, and he is supportive. I just hope he doesn't want vodka in his carrot juice!

You are doing wonderful . Congratulations

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 11:03 AM

I and my husband are joining in with the Fellowship of the Fasters!

......myyyyyy preeeeeccccciiiiioooouuuusssss......

Today is my husband's first day of juice fasting. He has never done anything like this before. I am fasting with him, just in a combo fast of smoothy-juice.

Since I am the new Juicing Chef _ something I have never done before, either, I gladly sit in on your teachings and leadings. I can see the learning curve ahead of me.

This morning, while making his breakfast juice and his daily two quarts to take to his job, I noticed that my juicer doesn't like tomatoes.

Point this elf to where I can find out either how to fix this or another ingredient. My husband BEGGED for a tomato_based juice. :(

I am using a Magic Bullet juicer. I know..I know.. it's not a Champ..etc. Right now, that's all we have. I suspect we will move into another juicing dimention soon enough.

He received oranges, apples, carrots, red bell pepper, kale, cucumber, lemon, parsley and tomato ( uhm, not really! ).... FRUIT_ breakfast and the rest 80/20 veggie-fruit.

I am awaiting his text back during his lunchtime to see how he's doing.

Christi

This is great, any juicer is perfect. Congratulation for taking the plunge!

likestoswim

01-09-2012, 11:06 AM

Good day to all my fasting friends, day 7 for me today and I managed to get my tummy rumbling last night with a improvised spicy juice that Aleesha posted. I made a horrible foo paw by adding extra spice using tobascco sauce and really payed the price all night with a very unhappy tummy. I could use some suggestions for soothing juice today for a very unhappy tummy.

I am also struggling with incredible back and body pain and have had to resort to taking and Advil and a Tylenol a couple of times. I know, I know, I am not supposed to take these but I really need to keep moving forward with this fast and my body pain is getting in the way. I found previously that when I was on a water fast the body pain shut down after day three but this time it is still nagging me big time. Any and all suggestions appreciated.

Way to go Raw Angel Mom with you 10 days on water, huge accomplishment in my eyes, are you planning on switching to juice soon?

Welcome Christi to you and your hubby, I am new here also.

Have a good fasting day everyone and remember to enjoy the sunshine in your life.

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 11:07 AM

Thank Aleesha for the info, i too go crazy with cleaning. I just like to feel the good energy balance when the house is in shape. My house is still a mess but it is getting there.

All the best

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 11:09 AM

Progress on my day 10, i went for a nap then after i woke up, i finally did an enema. OH mye i am feeling so so good and full of energy again.

Enema, truly make a difference when you are detoxing.

Have a good day!

GreenT

01-09-2012, 12:14 PM

HELLO!! Welcome to all the newbies ..Cheers :juicy:

Today makes day 14 for me. Its been a rough couple of days. Saturday night i was laying on the couch all cuddled with my dog and somehow i pulled a muscle in my shoulder/rotator cuff. I have no idea how this happened, my body must have thought i was in a weird position and is punishing me for it! I have been in EXCRUCIATING pain. No matter how i would put my arm, there was NO relief, it was on fire. I have had to take muscle relaxers and some motrin for the pain, it was either that or shoot me lol. Today i feel a bit of relief, still very sore but haven't had to take any meds and hoping not to. I have been drinking my herbal tonic (Ginger,Turmeric, Eucommia, with honey) the last few days, its also good for inflammation.

Have a great day everyone!

climbing

01-09-2012, 01:35 PM

Hey everyone! I'm back again. I can't even remember what number of fasts this is for me now... six or seven!? Ahhhh!

Anyways, I'm excited. It's a new year and I'm ready for a deep cleanse.

ushotmedown

01-09-2012, 01:52 PM

Had some yummy pineapple, celery, zucchini and orange juice for breakfast and lunch.
Then i had some apple, carrot and orange juice for dinner.
I'm lucky, my boyfriend makes my juices for me.
This is especially helpful when i'm feeling a bit low on energy like today.
I'm yet to do my 30 mins minimum exercise.
Hoping the "in-laws" (for better term of the word) will go to bed soon so i can exercise!
I'm really trying to stay positive on this fast.
I'm used to thinking negatively due to my past.
However i am noticing that any time i have negative thoughts my body goes "i want to exercise"
Good signs.

Hope everyone is doing amazingly

Hopity

01-09-2012, 02:33 PM

Hey all day 8 for me - feeling great - but needed a nap earlier after my afternoon juice - which lasted for 3 hours! - hope I sleep tonight.

Up to now I have released approx 9lbs - I'm trying to build muscle for future weight maintenance, so think thats the reason why it isn't more. ( I think we are in the same boat ushotmedown?)

Aleesha - Thank you for the info re Breaking Fast - I need to incorporate plenty of time when finally deciding when I will stop - I am hoping for 30 - 60 days in total but setting small goals and seeing how I get on :)

Love hearing all the successes on this thread - Well Done Everyone! It's real great motivator :)

motorrader

01-09-2012, 03:19 PM

Hello everyone, first day of my first juice fast. I am aiming for ten days.

I just had my first juice at 3pm, late start haha. had to pick my new juicer up at the leasing office then go get all of the fruit and produce. I kept my first juice pretty simple - just picked something out of the book that came with my juicer - 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 3 carrots and a bunch of parsley. it was certainly drinkable but I like most things :) probably could have used an apple.

this forum is great. I love the positive attitudes (Aleesha!) everyone seems to have. I need the encouragement, haha. thanks.

climbing

01-09-2012, 03:33 PM

Carrot juice is one of my favorites for my fasts! After a few days my skin just becomes gorgeous and glowing from it. :)

ushotmedown

01-09-2012, 04:10 PM

Its 10(ish) pm here and i'm still waiting to exercise.
I really really want to do it. My body just wants me too.
Instead of some of the destructive behaviours i've done in the past i'm slowly replacing it with loving myself.
Hopity i definately think exercising with fasting slows down my weightloss short term but in the long run it will probably even it out if not speed it up.
I've had 2 out of my 3 litres of water so far. I know i will easily get the last one drank.
I leave for bournemouth (for uni) on friday so after that i will be able to wake early without worrying about disturbing people.
This will give me more time to do things and not stress out about them.
I'm probably rambling here so sorry.
How is your son recovering Aleesha? Hope everything is going well with his healing.

imaquillen

01-09-2012, 04:13 PM

Today is day 1 for me also. I was planning to start tomorrow but couldn't figure out a good reason to wait. I juiced all day yesterday except for a little in the morning. Today I've had tea, lemon water and I'm on my 2nd quart of juice so far, with a 3rd in the fridge. I'm gonna do Aleesha's tomatoe juice-love it!-tonight.

ykmaggie

01-09-2012, 05:20 PM

deleted as per ykmaggie's request

ykmaggie

01-09-2012, 05:22 PM

Day 5 today

I've been experimenting with some interesting juice combinations. Last night I did celery, cucumber, fennel, cilantro and spinach. Very light and refreshing tasting. This fast is going much smoother than previous fasts. We snowshoed 2.5 hours Sunday then walked for 2 hours yesterday. So far I've had tons of energy and no detox symptoms at all

michigan roman

01-09-2012, 05:51 PM

video interveiw with famous juicing authority jay kordich : http://t.co/2Ekcqh2i

* into 9th day here and have gotten into a detox event , need sleep tonite

HAIL FASTING ELVES AND STUFF ;-) IT AINT ALWAYS FUN BUT ITS WISE BEHAVIOR 2012 AND BEYOND

Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 06:34 PM

ah then i guess i'd be 48+17=65 days. ;)

Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 06:36 PM

Had a good juicy day today. Parz is working late tonight so my daughter and I are just hanging out. We made a gorgeous huge collage today. It turned out so nice. Very pleased with it.

I have one passion right now... CANTALOUPE

can't get enough...

climbing

01-09-2012, 07:57 PM

End of day 1... it was harder than the last time. You just never know how it's going to be.

One thing I'm doing different this time is that I'm pretty much doing all green juices, verses a lot of fruit. Although I might mix it up a bit if I get too bored. Fruit seems a lot more expensive though.

EternityRider

01-09-2012, 08:17 PM

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Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 09:57 PM

To fast or not to fast. That is the question.

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 10:04 PM

Interesting, i will have to try this some day.

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 10:05 PM

This is great, you will do wonderful

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 10:09 PM

Wow. Today has not been spectacular. I don't think I had enough juice. Was very sleepy so I slept alot. Rain cause a roof leak in our new house! My wife just made one of my favorite old foods and the whole house stinks of it. This is the first night in a while that I have a battle on my hands. Bring it!

Oh mye, what a challenge. You did it and congratulation, you will see the reward from your effort.

Raw Angel Mom

01-09-2012, 10:16 PM

The day is over and time to go to bed. I did quite of bit today but at time i had to sit. My upper/middle back is sore, beside this, i am ok.

Looking forward for day 11th, which would be half way from 21 days. Like i said, i don't make promise to do a water fast up to then but i sure would love too. It looks, like i most likely will reach 21 days. I still have a good body fat ratio. My body isn't fully heal so i want to do this most of all. I won't manage to have an enema due that i have to wake up early to make lunch for my family but if at night i can, i certainly will do.

Have a good fast!

Aleesha Sattva

01-09-2012, 10:31 PM

Making Tom soup. Finally time for dinner.

Traceyraw

01-10-2012, 07:09 AM

I just wanted to share my positive effects from my wonderful juice fast. I will be starting another shortly. Thanks for all of the great support.

My face was pealing when I was fasting. This morning I notice those little brown patches I got during pregnancy are gone. My skin looks great.
I,m sleeping like a baby.
I have gained will power and control over my appetite.
I have more energy I actually feel like exercising.

Thanks again I will be rejoining you soon. Peace and Hugs.

Raw Angel Mom

01-10-2012, 07:10 AM

Day 11 of water fasting, I had to get up at 3 am, so i am only sleepy because of this, i don't feel physically tired, i am not also on slow motion, just feel normal. I am at work and i brought a bunch of water to drink. What is cool, i didn't drop body fat dramatically, i seem to do this very slow, which give me hope to be able to do this longer. My first water fast, i drop the weight in no time, funny how our body protect us. If i would lose 2 pound a day like my other fast, i would be like bone and skin right now, but i am not. I am at 118 lb and almost 28% body fat. I notice my left elbow much better, there are still inflammation in this area and my left eye also, but i know in my heart, it will soon be ok. My kidney area are sore, i can tell they are working hard.

Wishing you well