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Zaphirah
on 02-22-2009 at 09:53 AM (576 Views)
Here's the deal. I'm not counting. I'm just livin' high on juice for now. I don't want a countdown, etc. I'm just gonna focus on the NOW of my life. If I get wrapped up in #s then it's like I am waiting for it to be over, ya know? So, for now, I circled my starting date on the calendar, but that's it. And for the first time in my life I'm not going to get on the scale everyday. I will weigh myself 1x a week, just to get a ballpark of what my body is doing. I've had very little hunger-everything is going swimmingly-except the enema part. Just can't seem to get motivated about that part. I do know it's important...but I just don't wanna. LOL! I probably won't update about that-waaay TMI, but I'm trying to gear up for it.

I've had lots of highs and lows, BUT the difference this time around, is that they are minute to minute, or hour to hour, not day to day, or longer. I am feeling good. My skin looks good, and my hubby commented on how soft my skin is.

Things are improving at lightening speed right now. :)
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  1. Jenifae's Avatar
    That's so great Zaphirah. You are really doing well with this fast and what a great idea to not set a stop date. Just let your body say when it's done is so wise!
    I'm going to do a semi-fast starting today. I'm tired of feeling good then bad then good, etc.

    I'm sending ya lots of healing energy.

    How's your son?
  2. IamLoved's Avatar
    Zaphirah - I did the same thing when I first started too. I just marked on the calendar when I started and didn't keep track. It was too exasperating and sort of overwhelming. I have been keeping track lately though.
    I also quit weighing myself. I figured, hey, I fasting anyways so who cares right now. I last weighed myself on the first of Feb and I will weigh again on March 1st. I don't want to be fixated on the scale. It tends to rule my life if I do! In a not good way. :)
    I wanted to go for 92 days. I don't know now. Not sure how long I will go for. I am NOT drinking anywhere near what they say to. I am lucky to get in one quart of OJ and 2 quarts of water. I just can't seem to drink anymore without feeling sick
  3. Zaphirah's Avatar
    I water my juice down a bit-I don't like it too sweet or too strong, and I think I may be taking in 3/4 to a 1gallon TOTAL liquids.

    Jenifae-thank you for asking about E. He's doing okay. Tomorrow I am going to check out a therapeutic school (residential) and see if it is an appropriate fit. On Wednesday I present my "argument" to the school-guns blazing. That's one of the MAIN reasons I am feasting right now. I am extra stressed which leads to beer, chips, subs, mountains of brown rice, crackers, goat cheese, extra large mixing bowls over flowing with popcorn, and very few fresh veggies. I KNEW I would try to "solve" my problems with food as I walked this path-and I knew that would only make me feel more foggy and less energetic. But man, what I wouldn't give for a table laden with Chinese take-out right now to make me "feel better" !!!
    Today was kinda tough and I'm low on juice, but I will soldier on. lol!
  4. IamLoved's Avatar
    hang in there Zaphira, I totally feel you on this. I am a major stress eater as well with food being the drug of choice for me. to numb the pain and stress and help me cope. Fasting has gotten me through some really tough times and I know it will help you too. :)
  5. Jenifae's Avatar
    That's great! Both...that your son may find a place and you on your fast.

    :)


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