MAY 2012 - Fasting thread - Join any time of the month!

[Dream]

Day 3 now. I was slow getting started this morning but am feeling much better now! I've allowed my cappuccino, spiced chai, and a kombucha. Yesterday I had plenty of honey and creamer with my tea. I think I'll be lessening those little bits of sugar and stuff as the fast moves forward. Yesterday I was practically burning inside at certain moments to eat. It hasn't been as challenging today.
It's nice to stick to something once your mind is made up.

[joyfulyogi]

Hi, Abby!

Yesterday was tough, and today has been tough, too. I'm not gonna lie - I wanted to eat the apple instead of juice it! I forget what food feels like on my teeth! LOL And I'm really craving salt. Not sure what that's all about. Well, maybe because I'm a salt fiend...?

I do practice still, but slow vinyasa (I'm a hot powerful kinda girl). Interesting how slowing down is affecting everything else in my life. Without mindfully changing anything, my pranayama and meditation have become much stronger!

How is Day 3 winding down for you?

[countitjoy5]

That should be a goal of the fast - to break caffeine addiction. But anything liquid I suppose (within reason) to break the compulsion to want solid food.

[countitjoy5]

I know the feeling - I think caffeine might precipitate more intense cleansing crisis though... so take your pick - lack of energy or intense cleansing crisis.

[ykmaggie]

I detoxed from caffeine about 5 years ago when I first started fasting. It was not a fun experience. I never went back because I realized how toxic it is. Apparently it's one of the most toxic substances for our livers to process. I switched to decaf, then lost my taste for it entirely and switched to Chai tea, which still has some caffeine. I've been trying to get my husband off coffee, but I'm losing the battle

Day 4 and feeling great

[joyfulyogi]

Day 16

I'm dreaming of all kinds of things that I shouldn't be dreaming of!! : ( Is this just another hump? or a signal that I'm ready to be done? For what it's worth, these foods are NOT the foods that I will be eating once I break... LOL

[ykmaggie]

Does anyone know if I am allowed tea on a water fast? I want to add a few days of water fasting starting tomorrow, but I'm not sure what if I can only just do water...also want to use sparkling mineral water. Opinions?

Thanks all

[freelive]

Oh, I see, so if I don't drink coffee anyway, it wouldn't be any benefit to do it on the fast. But tea with some honey would be fine, right?

[Dream]

I ate yesterday, so I guess I'm doing intermittent fasting. Herbal tea can be nice but I would avoid the honey if possible!

[joyfulyogi]

Day 17 and I'm breaking tonight! Traveling for my grandpa's funeral : ( , environment not conducive for juicing. I'm ready - not feeling any sadness or pressure about my decision at all.

See you all next week! I plan to eat lightly this week, then fast the following week for at least a couple of days before moving full speed ahead into raw FOR GOOD!!

Rock on!!

[missyc]

I haven't fasted since January, but I'm ready to get back into it! I've been eating about 90% raw
and some days 100%, so it's been good in that area. I have some lbs to take off, though, so it's time to get back to fasting. That's about the only way I am ever able to lose. I've been using Dr. Robert Morse's herbs since last fall. They have helped me a lot with detoxing and healing my body. Still working on my thyroid and adrenals, but I've got more energy than I had before.
Joyful- I'm sorry about your grandpa and hope you will be able to have an unstressful time in the coming days.

[Omega]

I've been trying desperately to do a 30 day juice fast for weight loss, detox, and to start eating more raw afterwards but I keep giving in after 3 or 4 days, and usually its not from hunger but from emotional eating or cravings (I binge on ALL of the bad foods). I always jump right back and get back to juicing/healthy eating but it seems like an endless cycle- whenever I'm doing really well I self sabotage and then end up eating fast food or sweets and gain all of the weight right back.

I love the way I feel when I'm juicing, and without juicing my fruit and veg intake plummets. I feel crappy cause I know that juicing is what my body is craving right now (I feel horrible if I dont have my juice) but my mind keeps getting in the way. Im depriving my body of the nutrients its begging for and giving it toxic waste instead.

What can I do to not give into these cravings and to keep going? I know it's all mental but it's crazy, I can be about to break my fast and thinking all the reasons why I shouldnt eat but I always end up giving in anyways. Any suggestions or tips on how to stop yourself from breaking your fast?

[michigan roman]

back on the fasting highway

ohm

[joyfulyogi]

Thanks, Missy... xoxo

Omega, the 4-5 day mark is the hump - stick with it!! Once you get past Day 5, it's smooth(er) sailing, I promise!! When I felt like I wanted to quit, I drank a glass of water and then took a nap. No lie. I felt like a million bucks when I woke and everything was more clear - the reason I wanted to fast, the reason I needed to fast, the reason that I was going to finish just this one day of fasting.

What's the worst that could happen if you just finish this one day? ; ) Imagine the cell in the body that is on the verge of dis-ease and continue for that one cell...just this day.

[joyfulyogi]

Michigan Roman - what is your fasting schedule? I thought I saw it posted once, but can't remember what it is... My break is going well, but thinking of fasting Thurs - Tues next week. How intermittent are you?