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  1. 09-10-2009 12:06 PM #1
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    Default Just have to share ...

    I have NEVER broken a fast without turning into an insane eating machine (ALWAYS cooked, often SAD), but LOVE how I feel when I'm fasting. So, for awhile I figured I shouldn't fast. But for years have had in the back of my mind to fast one day a week, so I figured now was as good a time as any ... last week I tried a water fast (one day) and caved at about 4:00. Ok, that didn't work so hot. So THIS week I decided to do a juice fast for one day (yesterday), I successfully made it through the day AND (drum roll please ...) I BROKE my fast this morning with a smoothie and just had a raw salad for lunch. The crazy lady didn't come to visit! I just need to remind myself sometimes I need to take BABY STEPS. I figured I'll practice breaking my ONE day fast each week, and I can work up to more for in the future when I want to do an extended fast again.

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  2. 09-10-2009 12:09 PM #2
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    Baby steps sounds good. Take it slow and don't beat yourself up over it.

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    Congrats on the successful fast and you're right - baby steps is the best way to do it (I also think a juice fast is better than just a water fast but that's just me ).
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    YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  5. 09-10-2009 08:54 PM #5
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    good for you!!! this is what makes us indivivuals. I truely do not believe I could do a several day water fast but I applaude those who can.
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    that is lovely... just lovely. it feels sooooo good doesn't it? your body loves you for it, your mind loves you for it... it's a win win situation!
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    oh man I am so glad I am not the only one. Yesterday I did a fast and broke my fast by eating a LOT and then I felt sick. I think I am going to stick to juice fasts for a while so I don't eat everything in my fridge

    Congrats on the weight loss BTW I just noticed that you lost 21 lbs. that's def. something to celebrate!
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  8. 09-11-2009 02:11 AM #8
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    haha

    i did also a 1 day water fat and broke the fast on day 2 yesterday because i was not ready for a longer fast .
    i started eating a banana and an apple an hour later i eat another banana
    but then i eat a leo ( a chocolate bisqiut ) and booom i trow up really bad !
    everything was coming out .
    so never again
    i'm going to wait a couple of days and when i'm ready i start first a juice fast and wen i'm ready i will start my water fast and break it (fingers crost) really good.
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