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Hi Tom: I am not sure I am doing this right. I am 69 yrs of age. was in accident 10 years ago. had one operation because I flipped in car 3 times. doc wants to do another. I want to juice fast before I see him july 17th. I haven’t done any for about 25 years. don’t even remember what it was like. any help out there? Oh I did see I should eat lite for a couple days before undertaking the juice fast. I believe I will be alright. I am on several meds some for B/P others acid reflux. dizziness meds water pills, I am 5’4-1/2 inches and am 170 lbs I am stoop over because of the spine messed up. I went from 5’8-1/2 after the accident. I figure what have I got to lose. I don’t want another cutting in my back. Thanks for any help
Doris
Hi Mrsd496
Juice fasting has helped me heal through many accidents. Try a potato juiced with carrots, apples, ….. for the acid reflux. On a fast over 1 weeks you can cut you blood pressure meds when you are stable below 130. The if it goes high take a half for a few days. Fasting can transform your life at any age. Keep us posted. Doris.
ohhhh…groooaaaaaaaaan…
good morning fellow fasters…this is day two of a toxic/tension/sinus/migraine headache-with-pseudo-hangover…my neck and back are all jacked up, aching knots and spasms and no amount of tea, hot showers, bribing the kids with chocolate to massage my shoulders has helped.
It is a relief that my midsection has shut up and shut down finally, but I feel as if I went overboard on the mixed drinks last night (I did NOT!) and all that’s missing is the smell of stale alcohol. I feeeeeel so iiiiiiiiiillll..
Don’t know if my tongue is coated…my mouth is so dry I haven’t rolled it out to look at it…doesn’t really matter
Fortunately I don’t have to run around or do much work til Monday. Of course the head-neck-back–ache will be gone by then.
Won’t it?
I’ve lost 2 lbs
Hi Tom: Thanks for the advise. I am planning to start my fast
on the 2nd of July. I do have some senior stamps that will allow me to get farmers market vegetables and some fruit. So that will help me to be ready for almost anything. I have gotten in the habit of only eating one good meal a day. But I do eat a lot of junk food and drink about 3 cups of coffee a day. I did read somewhere to squeeze a whole lemon into a quart of distilled water, drink pure water every half hour then the lemon water on the other half hour to clear the way for my fast. What do you think about that? I also take lyrica for my back and numbness in my leg everynight along with hydrocone every 6 hours for the pain. So should I continue with these on my fast? Don’t see how I would walk without taking them.
Hi Doris, Mrsd496
Lemon juice is good before during and after a fast. Quitting coffee can cause intense headaches for a few day. You can continue the med on a juice fast but on water fasting it is a bad idea. Juice fasting is recommended for first time fasters for many reasons.
Today is day 7. I have been water fasting pretty much 90% of the time. I have had fresh juice made in a juicer 3 times. I really feel horrible the past couple of days. I am very light-headed at times. I was 295 lbs at the start, I am now 280. I have water fasted about 5 years and it did not seems as bad. My lower gut seems to hurt a lot. I have had diverticulitis in the past and was in the hospital for 5 days. I still have issues with that area of the colon when I eat things spicy. I can feel it pass throught that area.
Questions I have:
1. Should I be taking a probiotice capsule at this time?
2. Also, sex has been really hard, or should I saw has not been hard and that is the problem. Is this common?
Any other advice would greatly be appreciated.
Hi Brian,
Probiotics would be good. Water and juice fasting can kill sex drive. Water more so. Detoxification is the hardest on sex drive. The effect is temporary and after water fasting or during a juice fast over 20 days, sexual pleasure and performance is greatly increased.
Hi Tom,
Thank you for such a useful website enlightening people to the benefits of fasting. I was wondering if this supplement would be ok to take during my 30 day water fast?
Vit C – 250mg Vitamin B-6 – 25mg
Folate – 400mcg Biotin – 2000mcg
Panthenoic Acid – 300mg
Iodine (from Kelp) – 150mg Zinc – 5mg
L-cysteine – 100mg MSM – 200mg
Horsetail herb – 500mg PABA – 100mg
Choine – 250mg Inositol – 250mg
Propriatory Herbal Blend – 120mg (Rosemary, Nettle Leaf, Spirulina, Burdock Root)
Green Tea Extract – 400mg
Propriatory Herbal Blend – Cayenne Fruit, Bee Pollen, Bioperine – 55mg
Capsule – Glucomannan, Psyllium, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Guar Gum
I did a 15 day water fast last year while taking a basic vitamin supplement, but this one is different and I want to make sure none of the ingredients are detrimental to my fast. I’m 5ft 6in and weight 187lb.
I’d like to do gentle exercise (Yoga/Pilates) after the first 3 days (when ketosis begins?) to encourage the fat utilization is that ok?
Do you recommend a duration of exercise i.e. 30mins a day?
Is there anything else you recommend to assist the utilization of adipose tissue while water fasting?
Are colonic irrigations ok during the fast?
Is it safe to begin HIIT (High intensity interval training) when you are taking juice on the 1st/2nd day of recovery (after the 30 days) to increase you BMR, so that your body doesn’t just convert all the juice calories back to fat?
Thank you very much for all your help. Sorry for the long post.
Hi Annita,
Many herbs and supplements require some breakdown in the stomach and if there is no digestion they can sit in the stomach and cause stomach upset. I usually am again recommending supplements during water fasting but the list is perfect with juice fasting. Maybe take them with 1 glass of juice in the morning and one in the afternoon. Colonics are ony valuable on the first days of fasting. The repeated use of an enema does the same job. Exercise during water fasting is usually very difficult and puts undue strain on the body unless you have a slow metabolism. We juice you can push as hard as you want. With water, you can end up feeling horrible as your body is demanding more calories than catabolsim can process. Cause a a state of low blood sugar that can last for days. I have been there. I did 5 miles of water skiing on a 5 day fast and it took 3 days to recover.
Day 8 – I feel much better today. The issue that I am having is severe acid reflux. I have always had heartburn, probably because of my weight. Any way to get rid of this safely? I do still have stomach cramping, yet nothing is coming out. I have done 2 saline enemas done 3 days apart, yet nothing more seems to come out.
Hi Brian,
You may want to up the juice amount and add a potato. Juices will help absorb excess stomach acids.
Hi Tom,
Thank you so much for your reply. Is tomato juice suitable and is 50ml enough (twice a day, with each supplement)? I’d like to stick as close to a water fast as possible (as long as it’s safe?) and I believe I do have a slow metabolism.
I’m naturally a mesomorph, but I have developed poor eating habits and bad portion control (along with a lack of exercise) since I had my gallbladder removed for gall stones (2 years ago). I’m vegetarian and the hospital food didn’t cater well for my protein/calorific needs after surgery, so I lost a great deal of lean muscle mass and my metabolism dropped badly. As a result when I came out after 3 weeks I had to force myself to eat and couldn’t exercise (due to healing scar tissue), it went downhill from there!
Thank you again, all your time and effort is really appreciated.
Ok – Since I did not see your comment until this morning, I took an OTC heartburn pill. I felt much better. I also started taking the probiotic again. This morning I decided to take a multivitamen to see who I would feel. Today, I am down to 276 from 300. that sound good. However, I realized I need to add another 8lbs or so for the food, stuff that is not in my system. I can tell, because my clothes do not fit as well as they did when the last time I was 276. So, really I am about 284.
You know, I was wondering, what is stronger the flesh (body) or the mind? I mean we hear about the flesh all the time but it seems my mind is the one in control, thinking about those hamburgers, that pizza, some lasanga, etc… My body just wants something in it.
Hi Brian,
Wise move on the OTC. You need to get to the point where you stomach is healing. The battle of the flesh…. books have been written. For most the flesh is the dictator of decisions. Fasting with prayer truly is the ultimate battle of the spirit over the flesh. For that reason, there are so many spiritual victories and answered prayers. But that battle comes down to images of pizza and replacing them with the right images like eating a fresh fruit salad.
Hi Tom,
Just to update you, I have been doing colonic irrigations daily and it seems that the small amount of tomato juice was not enough to incite digestion.
I have found today that I didn’t digest 1 of the two supplements. The cayenne pepper, green tea, bee pollen is digested and the other one is not.
So I am going to stop taking the other one and revert to a water only fast. Is it safe to take the fast to 40 days if needed?
I am going to take the other supplement (as you said it was good with a juice fast) while on the first few days of juice when recovering from the water fast, unless you feel it might be too much for my stomach to handle?
As a possible alternative could I grind it into a powder & add it to my jucies for those first few recovery days?
Thank you for all your help.
All the best
Annita
Hi Annita,
Taking most supplements during water fasting is a bad idea for the reason you stated. They do not digest. Yes blending them, or powderdering them will help them digest and you may need to up the juice amount. Yes a 40 day water fast is doable. Just keep us posted. For a fast that long you need a few days on juice 5 to 10 to pack the body with lots of nutritional reserves for the journey.
today I started a ten day juice fast which is preceding a five day water fast. No real difference yet obviously. For juice I am using store bought juice, which I know some people look down on, but it is from a small organic food company and they basically just squeeze the juice out of a bunch of fruit and bottle it there’s no sugar or anything added. Usually at the end of the first day of a juice fast I feel dizzy, which I’m ready to handle. And im usually pretty tired during a fast, but I dont mind cause I’m on break from school (I’m a senior in high school) so I get to sleep in anyway.
Hi Jolv192,
Juicing gives more energy than any bottled drinks. Check your local thrift stores.
Hi Tom
I am on week two of a 35 day fast. I am having only one cup of clean water every few days, varying so that I get a few long sets without water with one cup on one day in between and also short sets where I get to drink one cup of water in between, one cup per day except when dry fasting, the longest set was 5 days w/o food or water, then 3 days, one cup, then 3 more days, it goes on like this, the least being two days water in a row, and then one day with, one day without. I have done this before and only to cleanse my mind permanently of mental ills that prevent me from knowing what Christ wants in my life. I am in my 20′s and normally am very healthy. I am planning on breaking the psychic cleansing fast with a little cocoa, then easing into other liquids and food the next day. Doing this I have very little energy, have a hard time talking and other symptoms, such as I can only move very slow and keep taking very long rests from the summer Sun. When it’s over I expect to be up and full of energy and a healthy diet in about another month after. Is there anything you can let me know, I am eager to learn and no one is teaching me a thing. Thank you very much
Hi Niceguy09
for a fast of 35 days, break the fast very slowly. The breaking it the hard part. If you do have a blackout the trick is to get down on one knee. Other than that post your progress.
Hi Tom: I just started my juice fast. few problems, how do
you get the vegges to break down in the juicer? I did carrots, apple, ginger, but they seem to be grainey, not juice as I know it. I put it through a seive. way too mushy for me to try to drink. I am using the thing with the little knives on it. I do have a part with mesh and a small place that cuts I guess. looks like a grater of some sorts. should I be using that one?
Plus I am having little tick like pains all over. maybe one in the shoulder, then my leg, then somewhere else. I thought it might be that the juice is working not sure. Oh a slight headache which is from the coffee. I was in rehab over 18 years ago for alcohol. I remember they gave me no caffine coffee. I thought it was a brain tumor my head hurt so bad. smile. Ok thanks for any advice. I intend to keep this up as my life is so demenised and I sort of stay depressed about it so now I am trying to do something about it. Have a Blessed Day.
Mrsd
Hi Mrsd496
That sounds like a blender. Breaking coffee is hell if you are coming off years of coffee. The ticks could be from your nerves healing or toxins irritating your nerves. It should pass soon. Fill your mind with positive uplifting thoughts even when things are bad and you feel down. That is the key to overcoming depression. Control your thoughts and you control your emotions.
Today is day number 1 for me. The one overwhelming emotion I have is fear. I’m afraid of the discomfort this fast is going to bring me. I know my system is very toxic. I am now 230 pounds from eating a lot of junk food and fast foods. I am drinking juice and water. The goal is 21 days, to get my weight under 200 so I can exercise properly and not feel so tired. I am a 30 year old female, with no health problems, 5 foot 4.
Its only been 12 hours, I had a cup of caffeine and ended up with an immediant headache. My body has gotten into a fasting mode rather quickly. Its already dictating what it doesn’t want.
Can I take aspirin on an empty stomach?
Hi latoyale
Yes you can take the aspirin to get through the initial headaches caused by detoxification. As I stated to Doris, fill your mind with every thankful, positive thought. If fear is rooted in your behavior then you will have a very hard time breaking the fast correctly.
Thanks Tom: I went and got the book! It is a food processor
don’t know why I thought it was a juicer. Not sure what they cost. Wow. Didn’t even think to look just knew I had a juicer. smile. I feel a little better today. Still have a headache. My B/P has really gone down. Have to keep a log for the doctor and it is 127/78. Hasn’t been this low since March.
I did ask the doctor then when it was low if I could get off the pills. Of course she said no. Smile I guess I will use this processor until I can afford a juicer. Going to try the potatoe juice this morning. Out of stomach pills which cost an arm and leg so maybe I can do without them after a time.smile I am OK just didn’t know what that was/is
that’s why I asked. I probably need a liver cleanse. Never had any of those although I have been taking colon cleanse pills off and on for awhile. I see drinks asking for 1 leaf of collard, or turnip, etc. The store has all greens in a bunch. So what do you do? I live in an apt so no way I can grow anything. The other thing is how do you keep them fresh? I know greens wilt in no time. Can I blanch the greens? and maybe freeze a few? Not sure.
Oh I did find a hot water bottle at CVS or Walgreens. They call them that here or douche bag. has all attachments. for those who can’t find them the internet is the best way to get one for about 15 or 20 dollars. I saw a few asking for a enema kit. But in the U.S. That is what they call them.
Oh I get fearful sometimes. But I just say God has not given
me a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. If I say that a couple of times I feel much better.
OK have a very Blessed day and thanks for the answers smile
Hi Mrsd464
Doris you may find a juicer in a thrift shop really cheap. Ebay is great for cheap champions. Mine is 35 years old and still good. Your blood pressure will stay normal for the length of the fast and after the fast if you eat healthy. This is radical info to a doctor. It was for the hospital here also. We have seen blood pressures as high as 300 normalize in 10 days. Which is medical history as it is not in any medical book.
You have to buy greens fresh. No way around it.
You need about 20 of those Bible verses to combat your fears. Repeat it even if you do not feel fear. If you can do it all day long the result will be amazing. We have new cancer patients and the hospital is getting global recognition and today we are off to a picnic by the lake. Life is good. Indeed a blessed day.
Is this normal? Hi Tom. I’m in day 11 of my juice fast. I still get hungry often. I heard that hunger should go away after the 4th day, but is still here. I drink teas, fruit/vegetables juices, and broth at night. I also take 1 or 2 enemas per day. Although I spent a lot of time at home, my days have been relatively busy with , I’m around food and people eating at least or twice a day. I have done fastings where I’m exposed to food but I’m not hungry. Why am I still hungry? Is my body signaling that I should stop the fasting? Am I doing something wrong here? Any advice?
Thanks, happy 4th of July.
Skywalker
Hi Skywalker
Hunger of a fast is common even with the enema on a prolonged fast. Just takes more disciple. Seems to be triggered by food. Now that I have a family, I have more hunger during fasting as there is more food around.
Hi Tom: I found the juice extractor on a shelf in the closet. Still new but no book. It was simple enough. Got a lot of juice. I still have the pains and itching prickly feeling. I can stand it. Might be from smoking lots of years. I don’t feel too bad though. I am going out to the health food store shortly. Not weak or anything although I will take my time. I do walk with a cane. Oh I have gone from 171 to 167 so I guess I can count at least a 2 lb lost. I love this site. Smile This is just my second day although I did eat salads and drink lemon water the day before starting. OH I have allergies so it could be the lemon not sure.
Hi Mrsd464,
Yea cut the lemons it could be an allergic reaction to a component in the juice. You will feel better with more energy the longer you fast.
Hello everyone,
I’ve been meddling around this site since I started my water fast, but, at day 10 I have some questions because this is the most severe of all the fasts I’ve done before. I’m extremely nauseous, and I’ve seen some suggestions that drinking water with lemon would dilute the bile somewhat and help it digest. Well, I tried the lemon water and it gave me a severe case of indigestion. Also, when does the lethargy, light headedness, and emotional drainage lessen? I’ve been feeling like hell since day 3 and the symptoms only seem to get worse.
Another concern of mine are the enemas. I’ve heard that it should take between 15-30 minutes for the water to be fully evacuated, but it takes about an hour to an hour and a half before my body is finished getting all of the water out. By that time, I’m so exhausted I can’t get through another session. And i don’t feel better, sometimes I feel worse. I also have a lot of trapped air in my stomach as well as intestines and this gets irritated by the water which makes my stomach cramp. What can I do about this, if anything? If i could just get past the nausea I would be able to do this with no problem but I’m feeling horrible and it doesn’t seem to be an end in site.
I don’t mean to sound so negative or long winded but I’m having a really tough time. I’ve done many fasts before and like i said, they’ve never been this bad. Not even the 20 day water fast i did last year. I guess the logical solution would be to end it and do a juice fast instead but i wanted some feedback first. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kat
Hi kat08232,
I would do the enema every 3 day and go to juicing for 3 days. When fasting is that hard it is not a positive experience and the next time you need a fast your will have a hard time getting started. Try carrot, beet, apple, celery, cucumber, garlic, pineapple, ……mixtures. That will neutralize the acids. Even 3 glasses a day will dramatically increase comfort level.
I’ve done a few water fasts in the past. This is my 1st juice fast. I started 07/28. I plan to do 30 days. Ive lost 11 lbs so far. I am a bit lethargic. I’ve been alternating juice and veggies daily. I’ve done only 1 enema & am a bit concerned about reintroducing toxins into my system. What are your recommendations for cleansing the bowel?
Hi Cosmic
A long fast is very effective in cleansing the bowel. Nothing else required except taking probiotics as the end of the fast. You body can handle toxins if you are eating greens and fresh fruits. The body gets toxic when it is never cleaned and forced to live on a processed diet. Fast once a year and eat healthy and you will be fine.
Hi Tom,
Thank you for your response. Day 5 for me today. I feel a bit more tired than usual, but nothing that would stop me getting on with my daily routine. I started at 85kg, a body fat index of 45.3% and a BMI of 31.2. Today I was 78.2kg, have a BFI of 41.6% and a BMI of 28.7.
I seem to be drinking a great deal, is 2/3 Litres a day too much?
I think I do this because I find my saliva is thicker than usual, does this mean my sympathetic innervation is more generally? Is there something you recommend for this?
I have had a colonic today (for the last time) and apparently I digested the more complex supplement I had taken before my last post. However I’ve put those aside for the juice phase now. I will keep taking the cayenne pepper, green tea, bee pollen one as it is digested (it was not present today in my bm either).
I am still taking ~50ml of tomato juice (fortified with vitamins) in the morning, on the basis that I didn’t do a juice fast first, which you were saying would have been better. Is this ok?
I did eat “good” foods before starting this. I am vegetarian and I was eating rice, chick peas, lentils, tomatoes, salad, yoghurt etc. That sort of thing in the few days before.
I am hoping to get down to 45kg before I need to break my fast (in the light that I’m likely to put at least 6kg back on in the first week on juice which would put me at a healthy BMI). I am aware that my body will tell me when I should break it and I am listening.
I will of course keep posting.
Thank you, again!
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Hi Annita,
Follow your body. That amount of juice is fine. I have drank 4 times that when working constuction.
It’s so nice to find a site where they actually answer questions. I found a lot of info at fitnessthroughfasting.com and that’s what I’ve been trying to follow.
I admit I’ve been a stop and starter but I feel now is the right time. And I have 125 pounds to lose. So I know I need to do this to jump start the weight loss. And water seems to call to me.
On the afore mentioned site, they mentioned a few things that I’ve been doing. By the way I’m on day 4. The site mentioned oolong tea so I’m having one cup per day. Herbs and Prunes was mentioned for elimination so I’m taking that as well. Also, 3 TBSP of Himalayan Crystal Salt in 1 gallon of water. The first two days I did that but I was so thirsty the whole day. Yesterday and today I did 3 tsp. in 1 gallon of water. Not thirsty, not hungry, only a few moments of nausea but only down 4 pounds.
By the way, I am doing oil pulling 2 times per day (the last time I did this the first 8 days I was down 20 pounds). And I chew hormone gum. I’ve been doing that for 5 months including times when I lost 20 to 25 pounds water fasting in the first week to 10 days.
When I’ve fasted before I usually lost so much more weight. So now I’m wondering what to do. Any comments would be great! Thanks!
Hi Marieat,
Robert of fitnessthroughfasting.com is a good friend. He stated on the phone I was his inspiration to build his site. I tried to get him out here with us but he is working. Salt water flushes are only good for one day. There is no benefit repeating it. Weight loss slows with aging. Cayanne pepper has shown effective in boosting weightloss. Do a site search. The liquid vitamins are good during water of juice fasting. Advice, buy a juicer for breaking the fast, and maybe alternate a few of the water fasting day with some juice fasting to improve health.
Forgot one other thing I’m taking Body Balance liquid vitamins. Thanks!
Hi Tom: thanks for all the answers. I am in my 3rd day now. Went to church I was alright except my back really hurt after awhile and I was a bit weak. But church is from 10 am till 2:30 or so. I feel I did fine. Smile
The itching and ticks are much better today. I wasn’t hungry this morning but elected to drink some potatoe, apple, and carrot juice this morning before going out. Oh and last night I had a real hum dinger of a headache. I went to bed and this morning I didn’t have it. Of course I Prayed that I wouldn’t as I did want to go to church. Smile it’s now almost 7.pm and I still don’t have one. So yeepee.
Have a blessed evening. I did stop drinking the lemon in the water. Oh and I got all your books. So I don’t have to look for anymore on fasting since you answer all my questions. Smile
Hi Mrs496
The fast will get better the longer you fast. WOW, 4 hours of church, ouch, the mind is willing but the butt and back are not. LOL1
Thank for buying, that money goes sooooo far here where they make $1 a day.
Thanks Tom. How cool that you were his inspiration. I appreciate everything Robert has on his site. I just could never get any answers to any questions on the site, so I appreciated it.
I did read about the cayenne pepper. Can you add it to just plain water?
Also, is drinking 1 gallon of water per day with the Himalayan Crystal salt considered a salt water flush? I always though the flush was 4 cups of water with salt first thing in the morning.
I did drop 6 pounds for today so perhaps I was overlogged with salt with the 3 TSP in 1 gallon of water that I did the first day. I didn’t put in the Himalayan Crystal salt today so we shall see. And I do have a juicer and plans to go raw at least for a couple of months after the fast.
Thanks again!
Hi Marieat,
The salt water flush is good but to repeat it over and over has little benefits.
Too much water is not good as it can flush out electrolytes as with too much salt.
Hi Tom: My 4th day. No complaints. seem to have a headache coming on again. I feel a little more weak than yesterday. Going to get out for awhile. My son is suppose to go fishing with me on wenesday if it is nice and I feel up to it.
Oh yes church holds for a long time. We left early they usually hold until 3pm. Butt and back do hurt because the seats are hard.
$1.00 a day pay. The prices there must be very cheap. What is the name of your place of work? Is it on the internet?
I told my son I would be walking and running in a couple months. He looked at me like I was crazy. ha ha ha I believe
I will be don’t care what he thinks. Smile
I am going to start walking the halls here tomorrow Just to see if I can do it. Right now I haven’t been able to walk without a cart or cane or his arm for support. I am sick of this way of life. I live alone so he doesn’t know what I am doing until he comes over. I am losing about 10 or 11 ozs a day. That’s good for me. I can get into some of my better clothes for Sunday. Smile Oh you didn’t say how you keep your greens fresh. Just in water for awhile? They wilt fast. OK
Have a very Blessed day
Mrsd496
Hi doris, oh yea green is water in the fidge will keep fresh longer. I prepare my veggies the night before and put them in water in the refrigerator saves time juicing. Your body will heal over weeks. The biggest healing is after 21 to 30 days. And believe, as fasting with faith will move mountains.
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I so appreciate your replies. Yesterday I had 7 bottles of 16.9 oz. water, a cup of oolong tea, 2 sets of oil pulling and the Herbs & Prunes.
Is 7 bottles of water too much? I was doing it because of reading you should drink half your weight in ounces.
Marieat,
I find water fasting more effective with less water. The immune system cleans and it does not need water to do that. During eating you need water for digestion and many people drink too little. When fasting, if you are not thirsty do not drink. Listen to your body.
Thanks again for your replies. They are so appreciated and much needed.
I have 2 more questions for you and I believe I’m done, at least asking questions that is.
For someone who has 125 pounds to lose, what amount of water would you suggest?
Also there is something called water therapy. Basically you get up and drink 2.5 bottles (16.9 oz) of water. An hour later you drink. 2 hours after you drink and the same 2 hours after that. And then you’re set for the day. I’ve done this the 6 days I’ve been fasting and have not been hungry. Is there anything there that is counterproductive to my health? Thanks!
Hi marieat,
Only bad part is peeing lots. Water is not important when fasting. Just drink when thirsty. Listen to your body.
Good day,
I am on my 5th day of my liquid fast. Today, I am experiencing something that I did not expect. I feel sad, regretful and I can’t seem to stop crying. I wonder if this just an effect of coming off the sugar and caffeine or is the fast uncovering hidden emotions. I didn’t realize how worried I am about so many things. Old memories are coming up, things I miss, the time I’ve wasted. I guess when I put aside all the food; I am forced to deal with my issues.
Has anyone experienced this on a fast? If so how long does this last and how do you get through it?
Hi Latoyale,
Hidden emotions surface for almost everyone. The root is fear. The clarity given by fasting is striping away the illusions and you are about to face reality and that can be profound and painful. Read the biblical fasting section on this site. You will find many stories.
There is only one way to get through this and experience total transformation. “trust in God” You have to release the fear to Him. You have to go back to the most painful issues in your life and witness them as an observer. You have to let the pain take its course.
You are going to need some support through this.
The you need to rebuild your thinking by burning new pathways. You repeat thoughts like. I am loved by God. I am blessed. I am rich in Spirit. Over and over again until you believe it. Ron and Doris may have some ideas.
Your life is about to be irreversibly profoundly changed that will result in transformation.
Fasting is like the cocoon of a caterpillar. So trust me why I say that whatever you suffer now is for your freedom.
Hi Tom: Thanks for the answers. I suspected the water/greens was the only way to keep them. I will try to water fast some
this month. I have spent a lot of money so far on vegetables. 4 or 5 carrots is nothing in the juicer. Smile Oh well it will be worth it in the end. I feel pretty good today. I got up hungry Oops ate a hand full of grapes organic. Hope that doesn’t throw me off too much. Smile
Did you keep up with the 70year olds who were fasting? How are they doing if you did. I will be 70 in March. I checked out one of your sites although I wasn’t able to click on the one you gave me.
5th day ,165 lbs. Skin feels good. I used to get up hardly able to walk without my cane. Now I am jumping up. Not even looking for it. Plus my pills for my back are
getting less and less attention. I remember not too long ago. I couldn’t wait for the time to take the next pain pill.
(Praise the Lord) smile I am feeling better. Never thought I would see this day. I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it. Smile Have a Blessed Evening.
mrsd494
Hi Doris, it always amazed me that when my battery is down. I get charged from so many unexpected sources like what is happening to you. Grapes… fine… the grape cure for cancer is nothing but grapes.
Day 9 – Just an update. I seem to be fine, no side effects to report thus far. However to be fair I am still quite fat so I haven’t begun to get to the end of my reserves. I feel this time period may be quite hard on someone with a fast metabolism who is slim.
Hi Tom, Ron here, back for more! LOL… I also recruited a few friends to fast along with me, seeing I am a vet now!
Just to let you know…After my 30 day juice fast last month, my stomach was healed, my reflux and GERD a distant memory, I took off about 28lbs and I feel great! I put about 8lbs back on, but leveled off after a week or so.
I’m into my 3rd day of my next fast. I started with water again, and will see how I progress. My “friends” are trying the 30 day juice fast and have been visiting your site and blog for info. As a matter of fact, I’ve been spouting off about you to anyone who’s asked about my “transformation”!
I’ll probably be hanging around this month helping you answer all the repeat questions! You have the patience of a saint Tom! LOL ..You could be telling your new fans to just look through your blogs for the wealth of information therein, but you are too kind, and have a big heart!
God Bless and thanks again for all your help and support! Ron
Hi Ron,
Now that is great news. If you wanted to do a testimony page I would gladly put it up on the site. And yes, your help would be of great value. As you have noticed most questions are repetitive. We are building a green house for the hospital. Designing the file sever in Linus. Trying to take care of the patients. Doing the research on the new protocols. Working on the new book. But I need time alone with some fasting and prayer to recharge. But stories like you charge me up to keep going.
Hi Tom, I’d love to do a testimony page! Should I email it to you, or put it up on the site?
I read your reply to Latoyale. Very, very true! Only a person who has gone through an extended fast can understand. The inward focus, deep reflections and oneness with our Lord is truly amazing! I found prayer and scripture reading very satisfying.
I am reading Romans now, and it seems every word jumps off the page, and has more meaning than it’s ever had before. I can’t put my finger on the exact reason why, but it doesn’t seem to matter. Maybe fasting is where the physical part of our being plays out, and makes us whole. I feel and think clearer!
I might be getting a little deep for some here…But I always felt the physical part of our being as the weakest link in our spirituality. “It always gets in the way!” Fasting changes that! It gets our bodies inline, and lets us “feed the soul” instead!
LOL..I’m going on a fasting rant here! But, as I say to all who ask…”There’s NOTHING BAD about fasting!” It can only bring GOOD in to our lives! Praise the Lord!
Hi Ron,
Get deep Ron. Send it in with a pic and I will post.
Hi Tom: 6th day. having a few pains in my back. But I am just
saying it’s working. I have been in pain for 10 years and this pain is new to me. So I believe it is getting better.
I will do less running around today. Oops don’t mean runing
I mean in my car. smile. I do have a doctors’ appointment.
My b/p is 124/88 today. Lost about 5 ozs. My doctor is going to ask me what it is I have been doing. Then she will go into all the reasons why I can’t fast. ha ha ha I don’t pay any attention to her. It’s my body.
I have one of the best surgeons in the State they say.
Ready to cut on me at anytime. ha ha ha my appt with him
is the 17th. I intend to be in so great a shape he won’t
even mention another operation. I am not hungry so I am
going to start cutting down on the juice, add some more
water which is about 4 good 8oz glasses, try to just
do water tomorrow, see how I do.
No depression. I just talk to myself or to the Lord. If anything comes up I just say what is wrong. You can know
if you wait a bit. If nothing does come up then you know
it is your flesh wanting some food. Smile Of course if
you give in then you won’t feel any better probably worse because then you will begin to feel guilty. OK have a
Blessed day I am. smile Doris
Day 1: Thursday, July 9th
Only the grace of God got me through because of all days my family chose to cook barbecue ribs. But I stayed away from the kitchen and read the Bible to keep my mind occupied. I weigh 160 pounds. I have not eaten anything and I am really proud of myself. If Jesus did for 40 days, I can too! Good Luck to everybody, I believe in you!
day 11: i have been without solid food. i have had water, juice, yerba mate, a little tea, and a little beer during this period. i have also been taking this http://www.renewlife.com/specs/SpecSheetRNLCleanseSmart.pdf, but no other supplements.
besides day 3 (or day 4, i can’t remember), when i felt the toxins being released into my body (very achy), i have felt very well. every now and then i get lightheaded if i get up too fast or overexert myself. the spiritual and mental benefits have been tremendous, but i feel they can get better. i have lost weight, at least 10 lbs.
the longest i have previously fasted was 8 days (about 12 years ago). since then i have had periodic 1-3 day fasts (once or twice a year), but not as much as i should. since things are going so well, i’m tempted to keep this up. i really didn’t have a plan going in, it was totally for spiritual reasons and i had no idea how long i would go, just hoping i could do a few days like i normally do.
so…i want to either: a) adapt this fast into something more planned/specific, like a master cleanse or juice fast, etc., or b) break my fast, get really prepared and begin another fast within the next few weeks. what is your advice?
thanks!
Hi Piper,
You can fast with more comfort if you start with juice fasting and end with juice fasting. Water fasting can be an hard event for many people. Periodic fasting is good for a tune up.
Are infrared saunas good to use during water fasting? Thanks!
Hi Mareat,
Just go easy on the time. Fasting on water and the sauna both reduce blood pressure. Get up slowly.
Hello everyone. My name is Alexandra, this is day 6 of my water fast and I’m so happy that I made it this far! I am naturally a weak person lol and now I can sit and watch my family chow down on ribs and potato salad and sit there happily sipping my water. I began at 160 pounds and am down to 152 and can’t wait to see the pounds go off as the days go by. My question to you Tom is, is it ok to drink V8 juice mixed with milk and sugar? Also I feel a painful uprising in my throat and esophagus. Is it heartburn?!? lol. I’m praying for and believe in all you! Love you all!
Hey everyone. Second day of an open-ended fast. Nothing caloric, but having trouble breaking the black coffee. That will be the big challenge. Planning to drink some SmartWater, to keep the electrolytes up. If I really struggle, I will take some spirulina tablets. The juicing doesn’t work for me AT ALL–it makes me insanely hungry. Usually I feel like hell by the second day, so I’m glad I’m doing okay, but I know the nausea is coming. Enemas seem to loosen a bunch of toxins in the top of my colon that don’t all come out, so they seem to make me more nauseous. We’ll see how this goes.
Glad you all are here.
Hi JD,
Glad you are here.
Hi everyone,
Tomorrow I am starting a 30 water fast. I have done several shorter fasts before and I always felt great after the first 2 days. Has anyone tried a fast this long before? I have many unsolved health issues that I am hoping to clear up. It seems as if I get nowhere with doctors. I will keep you posted on how it goes. If anyone has any advice or experiences please let me know! : )
Hi Linda
I find the body heal better with juices and supplements and alternating water fasting.
Hello everyone, and God bless. This is day 8 of my water fast and so far I have lose 15.5 pounds. My tongue is white and no matter how much water I drink it all tastes sweet! I was so unmotivated to keep going, not because I’m hungry (because I actually for once am not craving food) but because I feel weak. Tom do you think I should drink some blender juice. My mom brought me some strawberries, bananas, and grapes. Could I mix in some low fat milk and drink a cup of it? Or would it make me gain weight? Thanks so much God bless and I believe in all you and keep you all in my prayers. Much love, Alexandra.
Hi Alexandra
Juices are the best from a juicer. 4 glasses a day will end the weakness. Sure you could have the fruit mix. One cup a day will continue the weightloss and detoxification.
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for your response Tom! I read about taking cayenne pepper while on the fast. I am water fasting and was wondering if it is okay to take cayenne pepper capsules. Also, if i do alternating juice and water fasting how often should I switch back and forth? Thanks!
Hi Linda
Cayanne pepper capsules are easier to handle. As to alternation juice and water, I use juice when I need energy and go to water when I can stay in bed without stress. Water for many is arduous so juicing is like a break.
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the answer. It is only day 2 of my water fast and I could barely sleep last night because my entire body ached. I’ve also been coughing today. I was wondering if water fasting would cure mono. I was diagnosed with it a few months ago and my doctor felt it might be chronic. It seems to come and go still. I’m excited to see the results at the end of my fast. Thanks
Hi Linda
I think water fasting would have a positive effect and maybe cure it. You are the first case. I would recommend a juice fast, as it is much easier, then water fast. Please document your progress.
Hi Tom,
I still have the same muscle pains, and I had a few hours of feeling great in between yesterday. Anyway, I have reactive hypoglycemia and am afraid to juice fast. I chose water because if I don’t eat anything I don’t crash. Should I still try doing juice? Thanks
Hello Tom, this is Diane,
Today is day 5 of 40 and I have lost 12 pounds already, is that normal?
(I am 25, 5.7″, starting weigh 174) You advised me to juice some carrots and beets, but I cannot stand vegetable juice! :s
So I am having everyday:
a cup of Fruit juice
4 teaspoon of honey + tea + cayenne pepper
water
Symptoms on the first days were bearable, I was even wondering if I was detoxing at all! Day 4 and day 5 I am feeling very weak & extremely tired and I am still feeling hunger. My stomach is growling!
- I wanted to know if I need to drink anything to replenish my stomach with good bacterias (Like the clear juice that forms at the top of yoghurts?)
- I finally had a BM on day 5. Is there a way to help my body to have BM without using enemas?
- Is my metabolism going to be the same or slower a few months after I am done with the fast since I wil have been “starving” for a while?
Lots of questions, thank you so much for your support!!!
Hi Diana,
You can take probiotic capsules with acidipholus but the intenstinal bacterial take a beating during fasting so we usually wait the end of the fast. You can gain weight after a fast more easily so have to watch what you eat and try to exercise.
Hello Tom, Thank you
:)
I have decided to switch to water only with honey. Should I keep taking my birth control pills? Isn’t it rough on an empty stomach?
God Bless you!
Hi Diane,
Some pills are hard on the stomach and others are not. You could try and see if it hurts your stomach. You should be ok.
I just joined the site and so thankful i have found some support. First day juice fasting not so bad…just a little hunger pains. I felt some temptation to eat though…but i just tried to keep busy.
Hey fellow fasters; I am on day 22 of my full water fast and have been feeling quite good. A pound a day loss seems to be my average and my goal is 30 days; however, today I feel a little weak. Some days better than others. I do housekeeping in a motel 4 days per week and I have to careful when I stand up as I get a little dizzy. I lost a job opportunity yesterday; but it did not get me down. I am so happy to see the real me returning. In the past I’ve done
3-4 – 20 plus day fasts; but not for 7 years. This time no backaches yet. They usually hit after the 20 day mark and it becomes to painful to continue. Praise the Lord – none;yet.
Hi Tom
Things are VERY difficult!! I was “thrown” a family crisis last night. Whenever I resolve to fast-life heats up fast, and stress is quadrupled. I don’t know if this is by cosmic “design” – since a) that would be so unfair, and b) I would have to assume that I am important enough to effect crises in other peoples’ lives simply by my decision to fast-I really don’t think God has the time, fortunately!! Or is it unerring coincidence?LOL. But not-it’s pretty awful.
After sevaeral days of the Master Cleanse, I am ready to begin my first successful water fast. For two main reasons. I am much less likely to be tempted off the fast-for some reason I am more removed from eating on just a little water than I am when I’m taking in juice, broth, and lemonade. Also, I always have gas and rumbling and cramps on juice and lemonade. Everything goes blissfully quiet as soon as I’m on just water. My mind and my body. Initially, I drink tons of water, and am in the bathroom constantly, which gets very boring, but then after 1-2 days, I don’t need much water at all. It’s a whole different world, and I really enjoyed the calm, detached, insulated feeling I’ve experienced.
I have read your materials and a lot of your answers to other posts, and I know you advise against most meds and vitamin pills on a water fast, but I am concerned about hair loss. My hair slides off my scalp at the slightest provocation, (childbirth, stress, loss of appetite) and does not come back as healthy. In fact it’s getting downright fine like my Dad’s, and – white. (shhh!) At what point on a water fast is hair loss likely to happen, and would an occasional vitamin supplement prevent this from occuring? Would it be ok to soak kombu in my water? Would the minerals help? I don’t want to go back and forth from juice to water because it might cause me to go all the way to 3 peanut butter sandwiches, and it would definitely stimulate gas and cramps, from which I am dying to take a vacation!!
Please advise.
regards,
claire t
Hi Claire
If water fasting is the best for you then follow it. As to the med you can only try. Hairloss is very rare and only 1 case in all my days of helping people through fasts. The only theory is that detoxification and upset hormones or disrupt the hair folicules. I think some essential oils, with vitamin E should prevent it. The only case was due to prolonged water fasting and never with juice fasting. As to the gas, stick to water and try some veggie juice about 5 days from now to see if you digestive system has improved. Sure some minerals may prevent hair loss. So sure as it wall not add calories.
Hi Tom,
Day 25 of my water fast, 70kg, BFI 38.5%. I feel much less energetic than I did at the beginning. I have also been feeling nauseous, so I’ve been steeping ginger in water to help with that, do you know of anything else that might help?
I also seem to be getting a lot of lower back pain which is very disruptive; is there anything I can do about that?
I’ve had an emotional roller coaster. I don’t know why but I seem to grit my teeth a lot (which has given me jaw ache from time to time!) and I’m trying to consciously stop it, but it’s difficult. I’m looking forward to day 30, where I hope to switch to juice for 10 days, have you have any advice in regards to any of this please? Thanks Tom.
All the best,
Annita
Hi Anitta,
Some herbal teas may help reduce nausea without affecting a water fast. Energy during fasting comes in cycles. But with five more days left you are close. The back pain is normal and can get really bad due to deep tissue healing. Usually ends the moment you go to juice and with healing to the back. I healed a intense back pain after breaking a water fast. During the fasting the pain was excruciating and ended in minutes.
I am on my 5th day fast….and i am feeling very energetic to the point where i can’t sleep at night. I feel like i just want to take off running. And my fingers are ice cold!! i dont know if thats normal..
Update: I have been dry retching for the second time in 3 days, so I am swapping to juice because I have been feeling weak and tired and then feel better after dry retching, which feels to me like an indicator that my body has had enough. Also I have been feeling what I believe is genuine hunger, wanting more juice. Is there anything that makes this transition easier? I’m hoping to start on tomato, celery and carrot juice. Thanks again Tom.
A bit concerned,
Annita
Hello Tom,
Day 10 of my fast, I started with juice then switched to water & honey only. Today I am feeling extremely weak and very dizzy every time I stand up or move too fast. Is this a sign my body is detoxing a lot?
I walked everyday for the last 9 days but today I seem to weak to go for walk… Please help! Thanks!
Diane
Hi Diane
For more people, slowing down and lots of bedrest is normal during water fasting. Get down on one knee if you start to black out.
Hi I just joined this site although ive been reading and learning from it for about 4 months now, i tried a fast before and only last 3 days, i gave into temptation, but now im fully determined to finish.
I’m at the end of day 4 of a 30 day alternating juice water fast, ive found it really quite easy until now, but im finding it hard to resist the craving for my old diet so I’m seriously needing some words of motivation if anyone would be so kind as to offer any.
I have a weak digestive system it cannot handle alot of heavy starchy foods and causes me severe pain and the urge to go to the toilet but yet i continued to abuse it and eat junk, im sick of this painful and embarrasing conditon once and for all and that is why im doing the fast, i want to give my body a change for a new start.
Please help.
Thankyou
Hi Shadowpuppet
Try reprogramming your brain. Visualize your eating healthy and feeling good. Imagine the colors, smell and taste. Imagine you eating the starches and feeling bad, guilt, and gross yourself out. Do that 5 times a day every day throughout the fast.
Day 7: Burping, and a little bit of gas. Sleep quality WAY UP! Water first 4 days. 100% Pure Cranberry Juice for back pain/kidney issues on day 5. I haven’t had a bowel movement or diarrhea since the 4th day and didn’t realize I should be doing enema’s. I’ll start that tomorrow. Hunger is mostly mental and conquered with water and sometimes lemon squeezed in. My back pain has not completely subsided and that is my concern. The pain was a 9 of 10 and is now a 1 or 2 of 10 but is still there. Thanks for the site. It’s wonderful
Hi Larry
Back pain during fasting can last for 14 days, from personal experience.
I also had a discotomy,and a juice fast dramatically increased my recovery speed.
Thanks Tom,
I have been trying to think of how good i will feel once i finsih this fast and eat right.
Its so strange how with all the trouble the junk food causes its still hard to say no.
This has been a real test of willpower and now at almost a week im quite proud of myself, i just dont want to fail, its been so long since ive felt healthy and fully alive.
I love your site it is a real encouragement to read all of the success stories and your advice.
Thanks again, i will keep you posted.
Day 8: Water fast is going well. I find that juices just make me hungry so I’ve been avoiding them. I never realized how bad my sleep has been, the wifey says I haven’t snored in 4 nights. Starting enema tonight and back pain is continuing. Otherwise energy is up, hunger is conquered and I feel great!
I am starting a fast today. I’ve been contemplating it for a while now but I’ve heard all the negative statements about it but I’ve read so many good things as well. I have a lot of healing spiritually and physically that needs to be done. Weight loss would only be a great side effect. I plan for 10 days since this is my first true fast. I’ve gone several days in and out of eating but this time I’m focusing on purely water only. I have heard that I could lose a quite a bit of weight so maybe I can boost my self esteem with this result. Is it really that horrible to do daily exercises like walking? I don’t want to over due it so I’m trying to take precautions.
Hi cjthack03
Start with juice fasting a few day with a juicer. For self-esteem you have to fill your mind with good images of yourself.
That can be hard to do. The Bible has loads of verses that are great for boosting worth. It be totally transformational.
Hi Tom,
I feel much better now (no more retching). I’ve only had 3 glasses (8 ounce glasses watered down) of tomato juice (with spices) today (I only had two glasses yesterday mixed with celery juice rather than water).
I’m not really sure how to proceed, should I just keep having juice?
How long should I keep having juice for?
How much juice should I have per day?
I’ve got some fennel, carrots and celery to juice, are these ok for juicing to break a fast?
I noted you’ve mentioned cantaloupes, are these ok for juicing to break a fast?
Also are blueberries a good idea (I noticed you mentioned they’re good for you)?
Just as a note to others, be very careful of daikon radishes and to a lesser extent beetroot, they are being used in China and clinical trials to lower blood pressure and the juice can very quickly cause you to be hypotensive.
Thank you,
Annita
Hi Annita
Fennel, carrots and celery juice is excellent for fasting or breaking the fast. Cantaloup juice is great for fasting and super energizing. Blueberries are great but can be expensive. Load of info on the web on anti cancer benefits of blueberries. As to the retching you may want to try your veggie mix or go to water. Vomiting is common during water fasting during the first 3 days. Do you have a juicer?
So this is day 2 of my water fast. I’m trying to stay up on my water intake but I just don’t seem to be thirsty. My husband is not thrilled about me doing this at all. He’s afraid of me dehydrating and losing a large amount of weight too quickly. I’ve tried to explain to him the benefits of this. He read in just 10 days I’ll lose 30lbs. I told him that’s not necessarily true. So I was wondering what everyone’s normal result is on their fasts.
Hi chthack03
Weightloss rates vary dramatically so very heard to guess. Digestion needs lots of water. No digestion, or sweating then there is very little need for water and you do not feel thirsty.
Hi Tom,
Thank you so much for your reply. I was on the 25th day of my water fast when I started getting nausea, retching and back pain. I swapped to juice at that point and today is the 31st day of fasting (25 days water, 6 days juice). I do have a juicer (centrifugal).
I’m not sure how long I should carry on juice fasting from this point?
Thank you for all your help and time.
Hi Annita
Take it a day at a time. Fasting can be a journey where the body starts to lead.
Hi Tom,
This is day 6 of my water fast and I feel great. I just have a question about enemas. I’ve never taken one before, what type do you suggest and how often should I take it?
LadyLeah
You can take one daily or every 3 days. The are many types and they all work the same. The water bottle type can leak.
Water Fasting, Day 12, Woke with energy, and juxt 1 question. Does diarrhea count as a bowel movement or do I still need to do the enema?
Hi LarryP
The body will expel the pulp from the or waste from the intestine about every 5 to 7 days. It can be uncomfortable and the enema stops the diarrhea.
That is why I use and enema as it is easier than the diarrhea.
I failed on my 8th day.
Im proud that i was able to go for a week and the fact that i became very ill after eating rubbish again was a painful reminder of why i am doing this, it was worse than its ever been and now i know i wont fail again.
I started again and am now on day 3, im still feeling the effects of my binge on badness and am going to hold onto what it felt like as a constant reminder.
On the plus side i lost 13lbs in one week so i guess i have quite a fast metabolism which is welcome.
Ive written down my goals and will see them through.
Day 17 Nausea and mild dry heaving/retching. I think I’m going to quit this evening if I can’t get this to go away. Ihave done 15 days of water and 2 days of juice (Day 9 & 13 i think). I cannot stand the taste of water at this point. Even with adding a drop of lemon in it, it makes me heave. Tom, am I at my breaking point here? Is there anything I can do to continue?
Hi LarryP
I would go to juice for 3 to 5 days at this point. Dry fasting my help but no more than 2 days is my recommendation. And if the nausea continues go to juice.
Hey Tom, hey all,
I would like to do a 3 week water fast with only full water, i am doing it as i wanna lose weight, i did try a 4 day water fast and i felt great, i had so much energy it was mad. As i said i am doing this to lose weight, but i have read that when you break it you can gain it all back, but this would kinda be a new start for me, i used to be really healthy until the age of 11 and then i just got unhealthy. I know i can do it, but this is my plan when i break the fast i would start eating fresh fruits salads and start eating a healthy diet and do regular excerise and keep the weight i lost off, do you think this is a good idea and do you have any advice?
Also, is there anyone else out there that lost weight and kept it off?
SOS!!!
Tom, I’m in trouble. I completed a very short water fast, but I can’t do more than a few days. My 11 year old daughter is having a real crisis with her weight, – she’s going back to school in 2 weeks and her new school clothes do not fit at all (the next size up is clearly way too baggy and oversized-she broke down crying in the middle of the dept store. She really has to drop about 10 lbs, and she will – she is usually very athletic) and it’s my job to do something about it. She’s finally ready.
So I’m taking her on run/walks up and down the SF hills in the morning. She really enjoys it. I just can’t physically do anything more demanding than complain on a water fast. My husband has lost nearly 30 lbs to date by fasting on juice during the week and once a week he breaks it for a salad and some soup, and this has really enhanced his fasting experience. It makes the long (3 month) fast more physically and psychologically bearable. He’s feeling really great. But his gut is strong like most men’s, and it never stops, if you know what I mean. We women, esp if our guts have been slowed and weakened by years of stress and pregnancies, are at a disadvantage. (Question: can you live permanently on a liquid diet -or do you need solid matter in your digestive tract?)
I, on the other hand, have a gut that has now completely shut down. I think it’s dead! I read a blog by a guy who said his digestion was really messed up after a fast. I had a light salad with my husband last night – did not overstuff-absolutely no cake, sugar foods, or beer or anything stupid: I’m happy to say I didn’t want anything but the cool crisp greens! I felt really good afterward – a good sign that the fast did some good.
I also remembered to take my hydrochloric acid and enzyme pills, but this morning my midsection is hard – I’m bloated and in pain, and overnight I’ve gained 4 lbs!! My belly is as hard as an excercise ball!! It has to be fluid gain, although there was no salt in my salad and I had an oil/vinegar dressing!! My ankles are very puffy indeed. What’s going on? There are 2 little girls (my 7 year-old included herself in this morning’s run!) depending on me to run up the side of a large hill in about an hour, and I am so heavy and swollen.
Maybe I’ve messed around with this fasting too long and I’ve really KO’d my system. What do I do? I’d like to fast some more, but I need energy right now. Should I take something? Or let my digestion work itself out (I don’t know if it’ll do anything by itself)
-Claire
Hi Claire
Most oil dressing are very toxic. Unless it is fresh and refigerated in dark bottles it is toxic. I would also feel very neausea after eating any processed oil. Even vigin olive oil is a lie and a mix of other oils. I would up the juice amount from the juicer for energy. Then eat mango and papaya. A salad after a water fast can make you feel very bad as it peels the intentinal coating and releases toxins. Rule … when in trouble, go to juice for a day.
I have 125 to 135 pounds to lose. I had started a fast and was doing well, but then I got sick. So I’m starting again today for 30 or more days.
Hi Marieat
Great to have you with us. Post your progess please.
Day 1
Weight: 258
Oil Pulling, Water, 2 cups oolong tea & 4 tablets Herbs & Prunes
I hate losing and re-losing the same weight. Yet that is what I’ve been doing. I feel called to a long water fast. The mental hunger is what trips me up, but I feel this is the right time for me.
Hi Tom,
I am on day 3 of a water fast (okay, water and tea).
I have completed water (and tea) fasts in the past that were as long as 12 days.
My goal this time is to go until I am through with detox. I am not sure how long that will take and am wondering, is the tea (it’s organic tea with tiny bits of dried peaches, strawberries and other types of fruit from a local healthfood store) going to mess up my detox?
Hi Kdrocha,
Herbal teas do not have any calories or very few and the body detoxifies at the maximum rate.
Hi Tom,
Thanks a lot for such a wonderful site. Im very new to this and now im on 3rd day of my fasting. I take 2 cups of juice ie one veggie on mornings and one fruit on evening.Rest of the time i take water when i feel thirsty. I was 176.4lbs when i started and today im 171 lbs.
My concern is im planning for my second kid and found that my progesteron level is just 0.5 even after 100mg of clomid last 2 months. So i screwedup that my overweight might be the main cause and started fasting. I feel not to take clomid until i finish my fasting. What do you suggest?Can i take 150mg clomid during my fast?
Also suggest me whether i can continue the same routine or shall i switch to water alone. wont it result in hyperacidity?
Your guidance will be of gr8 help and i will really feel motivatedifyou can guide me.
Thanks.
Hi Jazzmony,
Sure you can take clomid during the fast. I would stick to juice fasting as it has greater therapeutic value. A 30 day juice fast healed my sex drive that was destroyed by drug abuse when I was young and it may cure infertility. Add some vitamin E and essential oils.
Hello from Maine, USA! Been lurking at this wonderful sight for a couple weeks now – finally registered so I can share.
I’m on Day 10 of my vegetable juice fast. I decided to fast because of many reasons: severe chronic migraines since I was 12 years old (I’m 34 now) that get worse and worse every year with more and more triggers (sensitivities). I’ve had fibromyalgia for about 5 years and chronic insomnia for as long as I can remember. My mother has a liver disorder (primary billiary chirrosis) that started around my age, and I recently got some blood tests that are showing some early signs of it – I don’t want it! Aside from health reasons, I’m also at a sort of fork in the road in my life and am hoping for some clarity and direction from Above through all this.
For the two days before my fast I was very sick with a sinus infection, extreme pain, fever of 101, just awful. So I just ate one tiny meal each night (veggie broth and rice crackers one night, Grape-Nuts cereal and skim milk and banana the next) so I could take Nyquil at bedtime. I lost 5 lbs. just in those 2 days. By day 2 of my fast the sinusitis was COMPLETELY GONE – a miracle since I have a long history of serious sinus problems and I usually need long runs of strong antibiotics to kick them.
On top of those 5 lbs. I’ve lost another 9 lbs in the past 10 days. I feel awesome. The first weekend was hell and the next week I had migraines every day and took a lot of strong medicine (Maxalt-MLT) to combat them but I made it. I’m a stay at home mom and homemaker so my life pretty much revolves around food. I’ve continued to do all the grocery shopping and food preparation throughout my fast. I brought the kids to the movies and watched them eat popcorn and candy (hard!) and I even went to a big family cookout a couple days ago (even harder!). I have a Juiceman juicer and mostly make my own veggie juices, but I also buy bottled carrot juice (Odwalla is awesome) and Knudsen Mega Green Juice for when I’m on the run or just want to wash down some supplements before bed (vitamin E and B complex).
I’m still struggling with insomnia – didn’t sleep much at all last night and when I did it was full of nightmares. Woke up feeling ok though and took the dogs on a 2 mile walk. Went to church and then grocery shopping. Pretty much rested the rest of the afternoon. Now here I am! Good luck to all of you fasters and thank you Tom SO MUCH for this site! I appreciated everyone’s testimonies and Q&A’s and the great articles.
I’m going for 30 days and should be finishing up just in time for my 35th birthday next month. In a few days I’m going tenting alone on the ocean for 4 nights. Can’t wait to be able to just be alone and focus inward and am praying for enlightment. Wish me luck!
Becky
Oh, and I’m a 5’9″ ectomorph and currently weigh 142 lbs. I also wanted to mention I quit coffee on day 3 of my fast (7 days ago) and I’m doing fine without it. Ok, I really think that’s all for now!
Hey everyone! I am on day 6 of my water fast and shockingly I feel FANTASTIC! The first four days I was hungry but yesterday I woke up and noticed that there was no hunger. I have to say, it is really odd not being hungry since I have lived most of my life focused on when I would next eat. That’s why I ended up weighing 378 lbs. Rediculous!
Now the pounds are falling off and so are my clothes! I feel great and have tons of energy. For some reason I am sleeping less too. Normally I needed 8 or 9 hours of sleep. Now I only need 5 or 6.
Tom, have you never noticed or heard of people needing less sleep while water fasting? It seems to go against the whole concept of slowing down.
While I am not running around or anything, I am by no means tired. One person who knows I am fasting is sure I am eating secretly because she just can’t imagine how my body uses itself for fuel. I tried the hibernating bear analogy and it didn’t work.
Hi Katie
Yes increased energy happens with many people on a water fast. You have a slow metabolism and overeating burdens the body to digest then produce fat. When you stop eating the body is not burdened by digestion and fat is easy converted to calories. The result can be energy and needing less sleep.
Hi Tom,
Thanks for your kind reply.Today i am on 7th day of my juice fasting.I take about 8oz of (cantaloupe+half an apple+3strawberries)juice by around 11.30 in morning.Rest of the time i have only water.I took an enema on 4th day. I have lost 11 lbs so far.Feeling good.I am also taking clomid 150mg+Vit E.I am planning for a weight loss of about 30 lbs.Is it safe to continue the fast if in case i get pregnant with clomid. To achieve 30lbs weight loss how many days should i do a fast? Also i get severe headaches at times.what should i do for it?
I really get motivated with your guidance and the other peoples progress.Thanks for it.
Jazzmomy
The first few days of fasting will tell you more about weightloss than any guess I could make. For headaches you can try the herb feverfew or tylenol works and does not affect the fast.
Hi Tom
I am on Day 1 of my juice fast. I am a returning faster. I did the first fast in May for 35 days. I did not find it too difficult at all . I lost 30 pounds and have continued to loose a couple pounds a week since. I do not eat meat now, which was not really my intention, but I don’t miss it at all. I also try to stay away from salty foods. My blood pressure is good now, cholesterol was high when I started, so I am anxious to have that tested soon.
I wanted to be on a 4 week eat, 1 week fast and so far I have been able to do that. This time I had to really talk myself into it. I think because I was starting to enjoy food too much
hello..
again after 16 days alternating between water fasting and juice fasting, i binged yesterday and today i am not feeling well at all…
my main goal in fasting is lose weight…i have around 60 pounds to lose (i already lost 40 since june 1)…
i love the feeling fasting gives me, but i give in to temptation…
i am determined this time to complete 5o days fasting…i was inspired by tom’s fasting experience…
i like to start with 10 days water fast then i do a juice one…
my goal is to lose those 60 pounds by january 10!
can i make it?
God bless u!
I am on day 13 of water fasting. I am feeling discouraged. My colon is terribly swollen, tender, hard and frequently goes into spasm. It has been that way for several months, although a colonoscopy showed the inside was very healthy. I know I am completely clean inside from enemas. I am not sure what is going on, but it is uncomfortable. I also have a great deal of interstitial fluid build up, mostly thighs, hips and belly. Before the fast started, my belly was quite distended, but is going down, with the exception of my colon. I implanted probiotics yesterday in hopes it might help.
Any insight or suggestions would be greatly and humbly appreciated.
Hi Peggy,
That is strange as you have nothing in your colon to irritate it. To boost the probiotics you could try some fresh cabbage juice with some lemon for flavor.
hello all…
i finished day 2 of my water fast and today is day 3….i feel much better but i have a headache…but his usually happens to me when i break a fast with a binge! i will try and continue 10 days with water, before i start my 40 days juice fast…
take good care…
Hey guys…i keep starting my fast over…but im doing better i think. My original weight was 250. I am now at 244. I wish i could complete a whole week without breaking a fast. Its just so hard cause seems like food is everywhere. i am just gonna do the best i can and do some exercising. WHen i break my fast maybe i wont feel so bad if im exercising. I just wanna get this weight off!!!
Hi everyone, my name is Jemma and I’m from the UK. I am on day 1 of a water only fast. I have done juice for the past few days and feel fine with that but I would like to lose a little more weight before I go on holiday (a week today!) My aim is for a 3 day water only fast. I have never done a water only fast before, but I am only 21!
I have been reading all of this stuff about enemas, but wouldn’t even know where to find that sort of thing in the UK. Is this completely necessary or is there anything else I could do to replace that process?
My current weight is 9st 5lbs, which I think is about 131lbs? I’m 5ft1″ so not very tall! I’m not massively overweight and want to lose around 20lbs, as I am at the higher end of the healthy BMI at the moment.
Obviously I don’t imagine to lose that sort of weight within a few days but does anyone know what I should expect over the next few days?
I will still be going to work etc and living my normal life.
This is the most helpful website I have seen regarding fasting, so thank you for that anyway!
Any comments would be much appreciated!
I hope you all have a lovely day!
Hey everybody!
Today starts day 13 of a water only fast for me.
I am feeling good, not too hungry. Most of the time I am not hungry at all and then all of the sudden I have the urge to eat an entire pizza or at least attempt it. I know this is just my addiction to food fighting my fast, but I am stronger than this addiction.
The last couple of days I have had nausea that I can’t explain. It happens at random moments like after I ride an elevator (I work in a hotel) or while I am in the car. I have never had motion sickness before, has anyone else had motion sickness onset while fasting?
Jemma, I have never done an enema. I am not opposed to them, I am honestly grossed out by them. My fasts have always gone well and I have always passed everything (literally down to the mucus) in me.
So far, 13 days and 20 lbs. down!
Hi ! I’m on day 25 of a juice fast. I have about 122 pounds to lose. I’ll be watching these posts for encouragement ! Glad there are others out there seeking restoration through fasting !
Hi Sistersandy
Glad to have you with us.
Thanks Katie! They do freak me out too to be honest! At least now I know I can do it safely without doing them!!
Pizza gets me too! After reading a lot about water fasts I see that the first few days are the hardest! Maybe thats why I’m craving a massive pizza as we speak! If Pizza and ice cream didn’t exist I’d be perfectly thin!
I tried to get it out of my head by going for a walk!
What is the rule on appetite suppressants on a water fast? I read on a different website that a lady used hoodia to get her through the first few days to stop the hunger pangs? Good idea/bad idea?
So I take it from your post that you have been working while on the water fast? Have you found it ok?
20lbs down, thats great though! I wonder how I will get on! I’m so determined to do it because I think it will be such an achievement because sometimes food does rule my life, not even when I’m hungry, I sometimes just want something bad just either because I’m bored or have had a bad day etc. I want to get myself out of that routine more than anything.
16 hours with just water so far!!
Hi all,
Day 20 of my juice fast today! My solo-camping trip went great, no problems at all and it was such a beautiful, peaceful, and spiritually renewing time. It was really hard work planning and packing and loading and driving 5 hours and setting up my tent and tarp, etc,… all by myself but I managed. I’m a fine artist and I managed to get two paintings of the ocean done in the 5 days I was there plus did some hiking. Drank mostly distilled water and a little bottled carrot juice and knudsen mega green juice while I was there. Plenty of energy.
I really thought I’d come back to find that I’d lost at least 5 pounds while I was there but I didn’t lose anything! I was 140 when I left last Thursday and I’m still 140 today! And all I had was water yesterday! I wonder if all the lifting and hiking added muscle? I was losing a pound a day…Tom?
Otherwise I’m feeling great – my tongue’s just barely coated, I rarely get any detox symptoms lately. I’m mostly drinking just water now and still have plenty of energy for my 2 little kids and husband and cooking and cleaning and walking the dogs and socializing, etc,…feel like I could go on forever like this! Don’t really have a whole lot of body fat left though so I’m planning to break my fast in one week (just in time to throw a nice big Labor Day cookout
).
Good luck everybody!
Becky
Hi ! This is day 28 of a juice fast. I am using mostly cantaloupe. Yesterday I added a peach and a wedge of watermelon into it. Tasted very good. My weight yesterday was 246, down from 270. I had a very little bit of a headache, so tonite it’s just a quart of water to dilute the sugars. Other than the bit of a headache, I have done well so far. A Chinese proverb says: “A journey of a million miles begins with a single step.” I’ve stepped out there. And I’m not counting the days as if I’m a prisoner. Today I am free to choose to rest my overworked digestive system, and give it a much overdue sabbatical, so my body can divest itself of the excess fat stores. Yesterday was my 54th birthday. Instead of a cake, I celebrated by adopting a new cat. To me, that’s a pleasure !
hi all i wish you all the best on your fasts, it takes a lot ov willpower and strenth to start one,im on day 5 now of my water fast, i feel great, i feel so at peace within myself,i will be doing a 30 day water fast!…when i compleat this it will be as though iv reached the top of mount everest! ill pray for you all that you achieve your goals,,,n bless tom for all his hard work on his site answering all our questions…thanks tom…
Today is day 16 of my water fast and things have changed a bit.
I am hungry. Seriously hungry. I am not sure if it’s actual hunger or my body reacting to detox but whatever it is, it sucks.
I am in the middle of detoxing and I feel like I have the flu. I have had to turn off my air conditioning and get the house to around 81 in order to be comfortable. Every joint in my body aches when I try to rest. I have been getting nauseous whenever I ride in cars and elevators, and I do that often.
But my weight loss is continuing so today is day 16. As of yesterday I have lost a total of 24 lbs.
Jem991, my job is a night auditor at a hotel. I sit mostly and rest. I probably only stand and walk around a total of an hour out of the 8 I am there. I have found it easy, but riding in the elevator is hard. Going up isn’t bad but coming down I find I have to sit down immediately for 15 to 20 minutes else I start wobbling like a toddler.
The hardest thing about working honestly is the car ride there. If you have a job as easy as mine I can almost guarantee you will be fine. Anything harder than that and I can’t give you any clues as to how you will do. I do know that the two days during the fast where I had to go errand running wore me out to the point I slept for almost 18 hours.
Tom, is it normal for hunger to return during a fast? I know it goes away around day 4 or 5, which it did, but I didn’t read anything about it coming back with a vengeance.
Thanks!
Hi Katie
The body goes through many stages during fasting. Yes hunger and come and go. Fasting is different for everyone.
The low energy state during water fasting is why I recommend juice fasting for people with energy demands.
Dr Erhet and author on water fasting stated that is was better to have lemonade with some brown sugar.
hi all day 6 of my water fast, i did a colone cleanse last night and slept like a baby,i felt really great this morning when i awoke, tomorrow will be my first week,of 30 days,so i am looking forward to that,….tom can you give me some information on your voluntry work at your retreat in the phillipines?…maby you can email me?..regards keith.
Hi Keith
I sent an email and maybe we could talk on the phone as there is a lot of info to transfer. We have slowed down patient care due to the renovations. You would love it. Sagada is an amazing place.
thanks tom for your email,i had a flick through the site,was that you there being attacked by a cow?…lol.it looks so beautiful there!…i have taken the number down and will call you asap.you sound like a verry interesting person to know,i have read a bit about you in your testimony,i will look forward to have a talk with you….this is now day 7,my first week on my fast,iv had no problems at all,each day makes me stronger,wiser,and more compassionat towards others!…as you know yourself tom thers a lot of pain and suffering all around us in every walks of life,it only takes one foot forward in the right direction to make a differance for the benefit of others…hopefully this fast and guidance from god will lead me in the right direction. regards keith.
Hi Keith,
Yes, but it was a joke. Cows are friendly here. Or most of them. I can call you as it is cheap for me.
Hello again. Today was day 18 and I switched over to juices.
My entire body has been in pain for the last 4 days. My heart began to ache, literally when it beat. I had no energy at all.
My energy demands are minimal but it seems that my body needs something. So today I had some yogurt to replenish bacteria and canteloupe juice. After about an hour I felt much better!
I am still in extreme pain and am dizzy but I can’t rush into eating or I will just get sick. I also was only able to drink about 1/4 cup of canteloupe juice at a time (once every hour).
My stamina is up and I feel like I am not going to keel over any minute now.
I don’t feel like I failed my fast, I started with the intention of going 40 days or until my body told me to eat. My body, my mom, my husband and my doctor all told me to eat today.
I will water fast again later, but for now I am in the process of refeeding. This will take a while, but within 5 weeks I hope to have sushi!
Hi Katie
It is best to juice for about 3 to 5 days before eating.
hi katie be proud in yourself that you have gone 18 days on your water fast, that is amazing! i am really inspired by the streanth that you have,i am now on day 8 of a 30 day water fast, tonight i will be taking another enema as i feel there is still waste inside me!you have done the right thing by moving onto juice. i have done a 10 day water fast about 2 months ago and lost about 16 lbs,,but the best thing that inspired me this time was the peace that i felt within myself,…….all the verry best on your next fast katie,…..tom i was laughing this morning when you said it was a joke about the cow!…lol…yeah i new it was a joke,did you build the green house?..lol..and is it still standing lol..i was going to ask you if you have written a biography about yourself,i would be the first to buy it but only if you sighned it for me,..regards keith.
hi all this is now day 10 of my 30 day water fast,i feel really great today,iv only had i bit if a soar head on day 8.9…im looking forward to friday as that will be me 2 weeks into my fast.i did have a cup of green tea this morning! first time iv ever tasted it,,tasts i bit bitter,,tom what do you think if i took a multy vitimin on day 14 would this be defeating the purpose of the water fast?..best regards keith.
Hi Kieth,
SBinstuctor could fill you in on a bad experience that he had. Multivites on a water fast? Not a good idea.
ok tom thanks for that, this is day 11 i feel great,no problems at all,i dont feel tired in fact i feel like i could do a marathon..lol…tom i would like to ask you a question?…my mother is 61 she suffers from pannic attacks,and has really bad sinusitis,iv seen her in tears with this can you give me any advice on this?..her diet isnt that great..best regards keith.
Hi Keith
Panic attacks the control is in the breathing slow and deep and repeating that it will be “ok”. And not easy to master. For the Sinusitis you need her to stop mucus forming food mostly dairy and flour products and processed oils. Flax or hemp oil will reduce inflammatory response. A long juice fast it the best including essential oils. On a 30 day juice fast I would expect total healing. As you know this is a complex condition, with many possible causes but diet and air quality are the most important aspects.
hi tom, thanks for your advice, i will try flax and hemp oils,im trying to get her onto a healthy diet,i do a lot of healthy cooking for her when i see her,but she tends to revert back to her old ways when im not there,the air quality here in scotland is quite good!..she smokes too and that is def a bad thing for sinisitus…im now on day 12, 2 days from my 2nd week,its getting a little bit harder to walk longer distances now.i have read sbinstructors blog on vitimins and have decided that is a no, no,…iv looked up the time differance in the phillipines from here,,think its + 8hrs,i dont want to call you when your in your bed,lol,the no you gave me does that include the international code?will i have to dile….25808700 first?..im hoping i can come over next year at some point?…one more question tom did my picture go onto my profile as i did download it?..best regards keith.
Hi Kieth,
To add a photo to your profile, log in and at the top right you will see your name, click on that, upload a photo the click update profile.
If you did that and it does not show we need to investigate. Best is for me to call you as with skype it is 2 cents a minute. To call my cell is like 50 cents unless you have a good plan.
Hello,
This is my first post here, and Im on day 2 of my first fast ever. Yesterday wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be though I did have a bad headach all day. Today is nearly over thankfully! Craving food and have had headache on and off all day as well. Starting with a juice fast for 4 days then all going well going to water fast for at least another week. After that will play it by ear may take it further. Preparing breaky, lunch and dinner for the family is making the cravings difficult to handle (CRANKY) but have to say haven’t actually felt that hungry yet. I would love to be rid of the extra “baby” weight 10-15kg and the constant tiredness that makes me want to sleep all through the day.
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes
Sarah, the tiredness usually last through the first part of the fast. The body wants to slow down so it can cleanse. The fast can create massive energy peaks on juice fasting and even on water fasting after a few weeks.
I tried to upload a photo but it dosen’t seem to work.
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes,
Sarah, did you hit “update profile” after the upload?
hi sarah…im a day away from 2 weeks of a water fast, i understand what you are saying about the cooking,…i v done a lot of cooking for my family whilst on this fast the smells are torture,,lol,,,i have had a soar head at the start ov my fast it lasted a coupple of days but they will subside,,,day 4 your hunger should go away,,have you tryed an enama that will help the cravings?..just hold on the benifits are really worth it….im on a 30 day water fast,today i feel it a bit of an effort walking long distances,but this is normal on a long fast,i havent weighed myself but iv lost a lot of weight…best regards keith..
hi tom i have updated my profile so i hope this might work now?…tom my mobile no is 07538622895,,,not sure of the code you would have to dile from the phillipines?…look forward to hearing from you best regards keith..
Hi Kieth
The number 07538622895 fails when I call you on Skype. Strange…..US code tried without the 0 and with a …. + and a… 1.
I just want to say that you to all the people on this site.
I am on day 2 of my juice fast. I had lunch the other day and it finally hit me. I hate the way I eat and I really need to take control of this for me and my family. I ate a huge sandwich and fries and it made me feel like crap.
So far it feels good. I tend to have hunger pangs every once and a while, but the temptation of eating is starting to get harder. I smell food and I just would love to eat!!!
I am 5’7 190 34 years old. I am hoping to go at least 5 days. And then see how I feel. Thanks again everyone for the knowledge and support.
hello…
today is day 16 of my 50 days (i hope) juice/water fast….i feel great and i already lost 22 pounds….i have 54 more pounds to lose for my goal weight….and i hope to doing it by january 10…..but i feel great, hunger is starting to kick in but i will try to ignore it…
take good care and good luck u all….
Hello all,
Tom I tried the photo again and it now says “Your profile photo has been submitted for review” so does that mean it uploaded properly?
keith… yes have been using emamas, for first time ever lol! I didn’t even know what they were till I found this site. I have to admit the first one was not a nice experiance! lol! 2 weeks hey thats great! would love to stick it for that long, I’m scared to be honest, about what might start coming out emotionaly after that amount of time. My little daughter died three years ago and I suffered from anixiety attacks and depression afterward for a long time. The last year or so have been alot better only bad days here and there. I don’t want to go back there. Does anyone have any info regarding this sort of thing and what I might expect?
Sarah
Hi again,
Day three… woke up with no headach, YEA! But have had a few tiny pains at the back of my head thoughtout the morning. Feeling good today no hunger pains or cravings. Green tea with honey, a vege juice and later tonight i’ll make myself a apple and pineapple juice.
Sarah
PS So far have lost 1.9KG
hi johnv,,good luck on your fast its a life changing experiance,,the hunger will leave on day 4 best regards keith,,
So day 3 was tougher than 2. I had a headache at the end of the day. Woke up this morning and feel great. A little bit of hunger pangs but no bad at all. I think I am going to try to get at least 10 days. My wife thinks i’m crazy and all my friends think I am going to die. So I sent them a link to this site so they can read on fasting and get all the facts. HAHA!
Keith thanks for the encouragement.
hi sarah im so sorry to hear about your daughter,,,it must be hard for you, tom is the best person to talk to on anxiaty n deppresion,,but i can say that i suffered from anxiaty its not nice…on this fast iv been so at peace within myself and others i have no anxiaty!apart from just taking an enema 40 mins ago and still waiting for the heavens to open up lol…iv learned to control my emotions towards a lot of things on this fast it really is a journey for me,,,anyway am counting down 2 day 21 next friday,,i think by what iv heard ill get some of the answers iv been looking for..best regards keith..
tom i have a friend in america she had problems trying to call my mobile ill talk to her to find out how she managed to get through to me?…if you cant i shall give you my home phone number,,can i send it to you via email?…finally my picture went through, think im the only one with my pic on your site…lol..so there isnt a problem with the site!..is it normal to get out of breath when walking a mile or so on week 2 of a water fast,,i thought it was a build up of toxins that was causing this so iv taken another enema..best regards keith.
Hi Keith101
Everyone get out of breathe walking during water fasting. The body has to labor to get the blood circulated with oxygen as the heart is and the body is conserving glucose. Skype is great if to chat on if send me a user name. I call the US daily so strange your number does not work.
hi johnv this is me on week 2 of water only and im still breathing lol…this site will learn you a lot,,,it is verry safe to do a juice fast,i cook all the time for my family and friends because iv built up so much self control on this fast and disipline, it gives you the tools to start living a new healthy life style with confidance..best regards keith..
Hi everyone i just joined, today is my 4th day on a water fast. The only thing i have except water is herbal tea and yesterday i sucked on a lemon. (gosh it was good!) I’m wondering if i can have black coffee on this fast. I just want one cup a day…please?
Oh i have another question.. is it OK to put a little stevia in my water or tea while im on a water fast?
Yes Stevia with some lemon or ginger is great during water fast. No calories.
I just had to drink a little juice, my daughter wants to go to the grocery store and im too lightheaded. So does this run my water fast or can i just get right back into it?
Hi FearyDust,
It is not good to water fast under stress or high energy demand. Have some juice if the fast gets too hard and you cannot meet your responsiblities.
hi fearydust, im on my 3rd week of my water fast, i try to keep my water fast as clean as possible,now and again i put a little bit of lemon juice througt my water,distilled water is the best while water fasting,,but i do drink spring water,the 3rd day of my fast i did take an enema,and take 1 every 4 days,it really does help with the detox prosesse,i took an enema last night and feel great today,,,i wish you the best on your fast..best regards keith.
hi tom i did take an enema yesterday,and there is still rubbish coming out after week 2, today i feel great, i have left a mail for my friend in america,she replied back saying she used her landline?..if you cant get through let me know and ill give you the home no..best regards keith.
Yea kieth,
Send the home phone. Juice creates some pulp. Even on a long water fast the colon exits layers of hardened fecal matter 20 days into the fast.
fearydust its good to have new people joining,i found this site 11 days ago and it has been so helpfull for people who would like to start a fast,i also post daily blogs on another site for people who dont undarstand what fasting is all about!…and for those who are interested i tell them to come onto this site to learn more…have you set a plan on how long you would like to fast for?…and i found it verry helpfull to keep a daily diary on my first fast so i could look back on how i felt on a daily baisis tc..best regards keith.
Hi guys and girls,
I’m on day 4 of a juice fasting. having fruits and vegetable juices with whey protein, colagen and albumin. swiming 2.000m 3 times a week for almost 3 years now. i’ve alread taken a -day juice fasting in 2003 and a 9-day water fasting in 2007. back to juice fasting again because I want to get rid of some kilos of fat and detox for better health. i’m having a 250ml juice glass every 2 or 3 hours and doing well so far. good to have you to share.. best regards
Elia Regina
hi eliaregina,good luck on your juice fast,im not sure if you need to add whey pritein on your juice fast?..you should get all the energy from your vegtable and fruit juice fast,the whey protine might slow down the detox prosesse and hinder weight loss,,,best person to ask about this is tom, im on a 30 day water fast and now on week 3,,i feel great,i normally take an enema every 4 days to help with the detox,,glad to have you with us!,,,best regards keith…
Well I am aiming for a 30 day fast but I just don’t know if i will make it. I’m on my fifth day and I’m still getting hunger pains, but the worst part of it is the utter exhaustion! I work from home so my activity level is low. I am mostly at my computer desk all day or on my bed with my laptop. But when I get up to use the restroom or go get a glass of water, I can barely make it. Lightheaded yes, and I do take a few seconds to let the blood get to my brain, that helps. But even after I do that, I am just dragging myself around.
I have never been this tired in my life except when I was severely ill. I don’t know if im supposed to be *this* tired. I’m feeling kind of depressed and really out of sorts. But I got on the scale today and it looks like I’ve lost 8lbs so far. Thats good. (i’m terrified of gaining it back though)
So I hope i can stay on this till I lose 20lbs total. I was hoping to lose 30 because that would put me in the normal weight range for my height.
I’m desperate to lose weight.
Hi keith101,
tks for the welcoming words. I’m using whey protein only once a day, right after my simming practice. all the other juices I1ve been taking are pure and freshly squized. I also had some beet/apple/celery juice for an extra cleanse in the afternoon. Hope it’s ok. I don’t have a plan. So far so good. And good luck with your plan. 30 days on water sound like difficult for me now. The maximun I was able to do was 9 days on water only. family and husband got really worried, so I had to quit. but now they’re a little more educated at the subject and maybe will not interfere. I hope so. because it’s tough enough without worried comments. My husband and kid eating out at the restaurante so far. No food around means no temptations…
Hi FaeryDust,
It’s ok to be so tired. Your body is doing hard work. After day 5 you’ll probably feel less tired. When I took a water fast I felt tired too, but 60 ou 90 minutes naps were enough to get me on my feet again. like you I work at home and can nap whenever I feel tired. Sometimes, during the night I used to wake up completely rested and after 1 ou 2 hours awake I had to sleep again. I think these are ups and downs on the energy level due to cleansing. I lost at that time, 800grs a day for the first three days and then 500gr a day until day 9. It was sooooo good.. I know ecxatly what you mean by… need to lose wheight… that’s my case too. And the reason for this fasting now… besides detoxing of course. whish you luck..
fearydust before you get up take some deep breaths,and then get up slowly,,,this should help,if you feel that week maby you should intrduce juice into your water fast?…im on week 3 now of my water fast..!,the hunger pangs should leave you…hold on in there a few more days see how you get on,water fasting is a lot more harder than a juice fast but the results are dramatic if you hold on,,,its a battle of mind and body at the start!….your body is saying food,food,food,….your mind is saying no,no,no,if you get throug this battle of mind over body your half way there,,bless,best regards keith.
hi Tom,
i was wondering… do fat cells last forever? even in a water fast don’t day go away? because I’ve read about the renew process after the cleansing.. reconstructing damaged bones and rebuild organs… I thought fat cells would be disolved during this process… what do you think of that? I read this at How and when tobe your own doctor by dr. Moser…
Hi Eliagina,
Fat cells do not live forever but the amount stays the same.
I did a post on “fat cells“
thanks eliaregina for your reply,i did bodybuilding before i started on this fast,so i had to put on some weight to start my fast,its more spiritual for me,fasting is differant for everyone but i do understand what fearydust is saying it is the hardest part of the fast at the start as you know!iv had my temptations every day as a cook a lot for my family and friends,lol,but iv disiplined myself to see this through with help from friends on this site who are going through the same things,,bless,and best regards keith.
Hi all,
Ok made it through day four of juice fast, but it did chew a mouthfull of some meat that I was cooking for my family. not sure how I did it but managed to spit it out and refrain from eating it. Do you think that it would have made any difference? Surely not. Anyway today is first day (5) on water fast. No headach this morning which is good tho i did have a bad dizzy spell, I wasn’t expecting that till a few days into the water fast. So far have lost 3.3kg or 7.2 pounds. I plan to have green tea as well on my water fast, I much prefer it sweet what are my best options for sweetners? Or should I just leave out the tea alltogether?
Keith… you said water fast is harder but you get better results did you mean just weight loss? Or is it also more benificial for your body? I think I have a fast metabalisim which will make water fasting very difficult….so any extra insentive to do it would be welcome.
Thankyou
Sarah
Hi Tom,
I still can’t seem to be able to upload my photo?
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes
Fixed it I think. It should be showing.
sarah hi there,you did well to spit back out the bit of meat you started to munch…lol..if you did swallow it you might have fallen backwards!..you used your willpower over the belly there which is really good…you will learn more about yourself as you go on your fasting journey..7.5lbs in 5 days thats amazing,,i find water fasting to be a mind body and spiritual experiance,but you will lose weight a lot faster on water,have you taken an enema yet?..this will speed up the detox prossese and help the hunger that you feel…iv started to have a small cup ov green tea in the morning with no sugar.i try and keep my water fast as clean as possible…i take an enema every 4 days…im going to post somthing i wrote last week that i think you would like..best regards keith.
I would like to explain the benifits of a water/juice fast for those who are trying to gain back self control over bad eating habits,and the battle that lies within us all to gain peace and clarity within the mind and body!
NO 1…fasting is not a crash diet!
NO 2…longer fasts gives back self control to those who have no self control over their eating habits!
NO 3…there is rapid weight loss on during fasting,this gives the person confidance when they see the rapid weight reduction,their self esteme starts to return and the depression starts to fade, a scence of well being sets in!
NO 4…fasting is a mind body and spiritual experiance,the start of the healing within the mind and body!
NO 5…the health benifits of an overwaight person is great!
NO 6…ill mention about juice fasting…
NO 7…you can live on a juice/vegtable fast for a very long time,supplements can be taken on juice fasting…
NO 8…you can lose up to 30-40lbs on juice fasting safely in 30-40 days depending on your metabalism and BMI…
NO 9…people say that you will gain back all the waight that you have lost when the fast is finished!…look back at no 2 on this list…if you learned self control then you have begun the prosess of re-wiring the brain to refrain from eating junk food,,,remember fasting is a mind body and spiritual prosess ,you will not put back on the waight if you have learned through your fast, then you will have the mental streanthto follow on,and also have the streanth to start an exercise program,fasting is only the start of your life change…
NO 10…ACHIEVING YOUR FAST GOALS GIVES YOU THE CONTROL OVER YOUR LIFE WHERE THERE WAS NO SELF CONTROL…fasting is a life changing experiance, sometimes people think they are trapped and there is is no way out!make the first stepand change your life forever,,god bless and best regards all keith.
hi tom my home no is 01224 645069,,not sure of the international code from the philipines?..hope to hear from you soon,best regards keith.
sarah you can introduce juice into your water fast! this is ok for energy,if you have a fast metabalisim,you will still lose the extra waight your looking to loose,but no chewing on your familys meat..lol..bless and i hope i was helpfull to you..best regards keith.
tks Tom for the article on fat cells. very educating. i’ll do more research on that.
Hi everyone,
Yesterday I had to cook for may family. It was very difficult. I cooked beans and drunk a little bit of the water where they’ve been cooked, after seasoning. couldn’t resist. the taste was sooo good. Here in Brazil, rice and beans are the basis of our meals together with meat and vegetables. I hope it doesn’t blow my juice fasting. Since today is Sunday, I’m not going to cook and not going to swim either, so I won’t add whey protein on my juices.
Do I have to start counting again? I mean can I consider today day 5 of my juice fasting or do I have to restart from day 1?
I read about the cancer treatment on Tereza and I decided to try the beet/carrot/celery/radish juice, not as a treatment but as a preventive measure. the problem is I’ve never seen blak radish here in Brasil. I’ve seen only the red ones. can I use them? i hope it’s ok.
Captains Log: Day 6
Yesterday I literally spent the entire day in bed. I just could not get out, every time I tried I had to lie back down. I told my family I was not feeling well. I have not told them about the fast because I know they would give me a hard time with it and probably start bringing me food to tempt me.
Right now im going through bad times (as usual) with my husband so this was the perfect excuse for me to stop cooking and not have him wonder why. SO I’m letting them fend for themselves. (don’t worry, the fridge is STOCKED overflowing and my husband is 40 and daughter is 16 so if they are hungry they can fix something.) I just know I would not be able to resist if I was in there cooking the meals.
Related to that I’m having some random hunger pains and I think about food all day long, I’m even dreaming about it. I’m afraid once I get off this fast I’m going to binge like a mad woman.
Ok my worst complaint other then the exhaustion is this horrible back pain. Yesterday my lower back started to hurt so much I was in tears, I took two aspirin, that helped then it came back and it comes back very suddenly and just rages at me, I took more aspirin. The pain woke me up this morning and a took an aleve, I hope that lasts longer. Could this be related to my fasting?
Other issue is heartburn! I’m popping tums all day long now and drinking water with bicarbonate of soda and it just keeps coming back. Why would I have heartburn and I’m not eating?
Good thing I got on the scale and Ive lost 9lbs so far.
Have heartburn again and hiccups. Ugh! I’m not as tired as i was yesterday. I managed to load the dishwasher, wipe the counters and sweep/mop the floor. So i’m *very* happy to not be as debilitated as i was the other day.
Now if only the heartburn and hiccups would go away.
hi fearydust,,,back pain is normal on a water fast, do you feel dehidrated?…it should subside in a few days,headaches are the norm too,iv been through it myself,the dreams are normal on fasting! i had a dream about eating beans?…i dont even like beans..lol..tonight i had a bit of stress too, and this is not good when fasting on water…anyway got through it and tomorrow is day 17 for me on water,,,that cool refreshing drink…lol..i feel fine though, lots of energy,,i have been getting palpatations the last coupple of days but nothing to bad…best regards keith.
Hello. day six,,, had to have a glass of orange juice this morning. felt so faint and weak. I wanted to do a water fast but not sure this is possable for me thik i’ll have to go back to juice fasting. When i got out of bed today I ended up on the floor not really knowing who what or why. So tried to take it slowly but no improvement. Could not even think straight, so had some orange juice and felt much better an hour later and was able to get my daughter to school on time and breaky made for the kids.
Sarah
P.S. Thanks for the posts Keith, very helpful.
Hi Sourgrapes,
You may do better having 2 to 4 glasses of fresh juice per day. It feels better and you have energy.
Many want to jump into water fasting but the body is too toxic. Juice fast first.
hi all this is day 17 for me on my water fast,last night i did have a little bit of stress some palpatations but nothing really to blog about,normal day consists of half cup green tea in the morning,a short walk in the afternoon,as i do get out of breath easy especialy walking up hills,but thats just my boby trying to meet my bodys needs,then its back on the pc to post some blogs on other sites,,,and finally,,water,water,water,..lol..my intake of water is about 1.5ltr depending if im thirsty…
HI SARAH,i did say that you should take juice on your fast because you have a fast metabolisim,if you do feel like your going to faint go down on one knee that will stop you from fainting,or take deep breaths before you get up,juice and water are a good combo for your high energy demands,,,tc.best regards keith.
HI ELIAREGINA…dont go back to day 1 of your fast this will make you feel deflated,it was a little blip you had!…carry on as if you never had some food,just learn from how you felt when you did eat,,,dont let this set you back put it behind you and move on to day 5,,,you are doing great, some people cant get past day 1 so please hold on and keep going we are all on this site helping eachother…keep us all posted on your progress..bless.best regards keith.
CAPTAINS LOG: DATE 17…lol..fearydust maby you should sit down and let your family know what you are doing to gain peace of mind,there is no point of fasting whilst under stress! maby you should let your husband have a look at this site and xplain that this is what you really want to do to make yourslf happy,you will find it a lot easyer for yourself if your family are behind you 100%…how long are you planning your fast for?..and is your fast to loose some waight or spiritual reasons?…please keep us all posted and let us know how you get on!..wishing you all the best…best regards keith.
hi Keith,
thank you for the words of encouragement. I’m going to do what you said. I’m going ahead with my juice fasting. yesterday I had my juices all day long and today I’ll keep counting as day 6 of my juice fasting. I’m sure I can do it. I decided to try the juice beet/carrot/celery/radish that is described in the site for cancer prevention. The taste was good, but I used red radish because I’ve never seen the black ones. Other than that I’m doing good.
Today is Independence Day holiday here in Braazil and tomorrow is a local holiday so I’m not going to swim because gym is closed and I love swimming to get my mind out of problems or stress. I think I’ll spend some time riding my stationary bike to kill some time. talk to you soon… tks again… I won’t give up…
hi eliaregina,..thats great just dont feel bad about it!…i miss the jym but i cant go until i have finished this fast,i trained 4 times a week for 2hours a day,my fast is more for spiritual reasons..but im looking forward until friday!..that will be the 21st day on water,,iv had my ups and downs and times when i feel whats the point…then i remember why im doing this…iv had some nasty comments on other sites from people who just cant understand…and others who are very interested,,i sometimes feel this is a battle of mind over body…lol..best regards keith.
Well I made it to day seven! I’m not sure how, but I did, lol! Not going to worry about water fasting as my body is obviously not up to it yet.
Hi FaeryDust, I haven’t told my hubby or anyone what i’m doing either, My Husband would’t understand even if I showed him this site and would do his best to talk me out of it. so for me it is less stressfull to just keep it to myself. He is only home one day a week so don’t have to pretend to eat or be sick or anything which makes it easier. Good luck on your fast!
Sarah
Hi Keith,
May I ask what you want out of your fast, or should I say what you get out of it? You dont have to answer,
Sarah
hi sarah,this fast for me is to cleanse mind body and spirit, they say after day 21 you start to change spiritually and your body goes into another phase of the fast! im also looking for answers as to what direction i should follow?….ie..pastorial studys or go back self employed?…im still waiting for that spiritual guidance…lol..maby after friday, but somehow i dont think the answers will come when i want them to so i might have to go past my 30 days..
PS…im laughing at you and fearydust.lol..that your husbands dont know what your up to?..but i do understand what you are saying about those who dont and wont understand what fasting is all about,,,have you got an exersice program set for when you finish your fast sarah?…bless and keep us all posted!..with bast regards keith.
Captains Log: Day 7
Woke up with no hunger today, then suddenly it slammed into me. *sigh*
Still have horrid back pains that increase when I change position. Still having heartburn. *sigh*
On the plus side I’ve lost another pound.
I’m doing this fast primarily for weight loss and also because I read it can clear your mind and help you make decisions. I have a lot of decisions to make about my marriage and I want a really clear mind to make them.
(Sorry if this is too heavy or a downer for people)
I don’t want to tell him I’m fasting because I’m not speaking to him right now anyway unless it’s necessary and I think telling him about this would open the door to more conversation I don’t want to have.
So im not under any physical stress, maybe a little mental stress.
I’m hoping to go for 30 days but I’m starting to see that might not be possible for my first fast. I’ll still keep 30 as my goal but it looks like 10-15 days might be more realistic.
Thanks so much for all the comments and support!
Hi FaeryDust,
Fasting is deeply personal. It more about transforming our life through a deep cleansing of all the junk in our life.
So the struggle and challenges are totally relevant to your fast and sharing helps others in the same position.
Water fasting can be very difficult and has more risk than juice fasting. It requires less stress and physical demands. For me, I need time alone in prayer to get my answers. I have a mountain view spot close to the house that I go and offer my directions to God. The one on the retreat ad on the front page. When I have peace, the answers come. (the answers always come.)
hi fearydust, i was looking back on your blogs,you said you had taken bicabonate of soda,,can i ask why you took that?..i would have thought that would have built up a lot of gases in the stomach?..i sometimes get a bad lower back because of posture thinking it was my kidneys!…maby you should take in more juice and more water you could be dehidrated?..everyones body is different to to water needs?..maby 10 days would be good for your first fast…see how you feel…keep us posted…best wishes keith.
PS..you should ask toms advise on that back?
I don’t think i can do this anymore, im *HUNGRY* I thought the hunger pangs were supposed to go away after 4 days but it’s not happening for me. I really want to eat.. I’m disappointed in myself.. but i just can’t stand this.
The bicarbonate of soda is what i usually take to get rid of acid when I have it, which is not often. Usually if i have over eaten or had something really spicy. Normally it works, I drink a glass of it, have a huge belch *blush* and I’m good again.. but now with this fasting.. it only seems to help for a few minutes.
I don’t have a juicer so I can’t transition to a juice fast. Wondering if there are any suggestions for what to eat to if i decide to break this fast. I don’t want to gain this weight back that i lost right away. I intend to start exercising as soon as my strength comes back.
I feel like i am letting everyone and myself down.. but i just feel miserable and hungry.
Hi FaeryDust,
Go to a thrift shop as you can find a juice for under $10. But even a cheap one works. Mango or melon are great for breaking a fast. Keep in mind fasting is a discipline like martial arts. You have to make mistakes to learn your limits and weaknesses. Keep your thought positive. Very few people have ever fasted or made it past one day.
Hello, FaeryDust,
Sounds like your going through a low i had a bad one on my fifth day didn’t think i could do it any more, was very depressed and felt worthless. But i managed to get through by telling my self i would at least see the day out and the feeling did pass. so hang on for a bit more ( till the morning)and you may feel like you can go on. Maybe even a whole lot better!
Sarah
OK i guess i am done for now. I’m going to have a salad tonight. I *will* try this again. I just think I’ve had as much as i can take for a first try. I’m not leaving, I’ll be here reading comments daily and gear up for a second attack.
Hello all,
Want to get a learners permit now so I can learn to ride. So different from yesterday lol! Very glad I swaped back to juice fasting, water fasting even for that one day was too hard on my body.
Had a great day today! Got all my housework done and had no headachs, dizzy spells or lows. I got to ride a moter bike for the first time ever…so much fun!
Sarah
HI SARAH,HI FEARYDUST….today is day 18 of my water fast, i went shopping today, i must heve walked about 4 mile…bad idea my back is killing me,,i carried 4 heavy bags of shoping back for my mother,i had to sit half way back to get some oxygen flowing round my body,im also cooking my nice and mother a meal today as i love cooking,,all healthy food though,,im well past the craving for food stage but do love the smells of the flavours,,,
FEARYDUST..you did really well on your first fast,and glad your going to start a fitness program,,hope you stay on giving us your comments!i wish you well…
SARAH…this must be the 6th day for you now?…glad to hear your energy is up now,,is your waight still falling?…im a scardy cat when it comes to bikes,,id rather have something with 4 wheels its safer,,lol..best regards keith.
hi all. The salad last night hurt my stomach a little but yay the fog has lifted. I’m kind of afraid to eat because I don’t want to put the little bit of weight i lost back on. I’m planning to go for a walk today.
Hi Keith,
Hows your back doing now? Im on my 8th day today and still want to go for a couple more days if I can. So far I have lost 4.9 Kg or 10.8 lb. Am Pretty happy with the results so far. I am still craving unhealthy food so like FaeryDust Im worried about putting it all back on once I break the fast. I read on this site you can reset your “set point” and sort of re-train you bodies cravings? How long does his take And will I need to stick mostly to fruit and vegetables to do this?
Sarah
Hi everyone, I am new to fasting. I have done several 3 day water fasts but never longer. I think I have decided to start out with a 7 day fruit/juice fast to prepare myself for the long water fast. I plan to complete a 21 day water fast…depending on how that goes I may even extend it. I am not fasting to lose weight, as I am 20 years old, 5’4″ and 130 pounds. I feel completely disgusting from all of my horrible eating habits and alcohol. I have become so dependent on food (not too healthy either) and feel absolutely horrible about myself. I have insane mood swings, pretty extreme acid reflux, ulcerative colitis, many allergic reactions, etc. all because of food. I would like to be able to appreciate life and live purely, without the necessity of food. I have to admit though, I am a little intimidated because I am a full time student and have a job. My major problem is being stubborn and competitive. I always stick to decisions and if I fail I am extremely hard on myself. Any advice would be gratefully welcomed. Thanks!
Hi no1doesitbetterr
You best way to start as you have stated is a juice fast with an extractor. Water fasting may be very hard due to your commitment. You can try starting the water fasting on the weekend when you can slow down. If water fasting becomes too difficult go back to juice fasting. Your thought life has the biggest impact on diet and discipline. Fasting is a good time for a mental overhaul.
HI SARAH…as you know i cook all the time for my family and friends..the thing is its not the body you have to train its the power of the brain over the food you have to re-train,,,the flavours of the comfort food you were eating before will allways be there,you had the power over your brain to start your fast-so you still have that power to eat healthy food,,,when you crave junk food think back to how hard it was and how far you have came on this fast?…there are a lot of amazing flavours in healthy food if you like to cook from fresh,,use herbs and spices in your cooking as they prevent a lot of illneses later in life,,,i think it was about 11 days on water that really made me think about what i was putting into my body,,like i said the best advice i could honestly give you sarah is try and go to the gym,this will boost the endorphins in the brain to eat healthy also,,remember fasting is only the beginning-its what you do after your fast that really counts! and 10lbs thats amazing sarah,,
ps..i trained at the gym 4 days a week before i started my fast…i love cooking so its not to hard for me to treat myself once a week but i will do another fast in about 6 months to detox my self of unhealthy toxins..hope this helps you,look forward to day 10,,you can do it,,and thats a good lenth of time for your first fast,,,but plan what you will be eating after your fast!..best regards keith
and my back is better now,,im looking forward to starting week 4 on friday,iv lost quite a bit of muscle size so this is worrying me a bit,,hopfully ill put it back on when i go back to the gym..
HI NO1DOESITBETTER…glad to have you with us,,first i would like to wish you the best on your fasting journey….im on day 19 of a 30 day water fast!…as tom has said it probably be better for you to go on the juice cleanse,for your work demands,i would honestly recomend that you only go on a full on 21 day water fast if you had that time off working?…if i walk more than a few miles daily i get out of breath,,it really is hard on the body,but i rest most of the time!,,as tom said you could juice 5 days 2 days water fast,,
please keep us posted and let us know what you decide..and a warm welcome to the site
best regards keith,,
Tom and Keith101,
Thank you so much for the advice. Obviously, I am currently on day 1 of my juice fast. I have a lot going on this weekend so that is probably the best way to start. The 5 day and then 2 day ideas is great. I will definitely try that for the first week. I’ll keep you updated on how I am doing!
Hi Keith,
I used to go to the Gym too, three times a week, but four kids later and no longer working I wasn’t able to get the weight off that I had put on when I was pregnant. I enjoyed going to the gym but with three young kids, have very little time to go and My hubby is only home one day a week so he can’t look after them for me so I can go. But I do have some weights and a boxing bag that I have used before to keep in shape.I am planning to break my fast in two days time, starting with just fresh fruit and salad, then adding vege soups and steamed veges.
I am a chef or should I say I was when I was still working, so I love food and cooking, I actually prefered more healthy foods to start with, the problem was more that I just ate too much and had a weekness for pastries
Sarah
hi sarah the boxing bag is amazing to keep the weight of, 30mins of that a day would really help keep the weight off! at the end of the day its all about calories in vs calories out,,and just keep an eye on the saturated fat!..can you not make healthy pastries?…sounds like you know what you are doing after you break your fast,
ps…this is day 20 for me,i feel a bit sluggish inside,my toung is the coulour of a bananna,and woke up this morning and felt like id been hit by a bus….apart from all that i feel fine.lol…guess im having one of those bad days everyone talks about?…this is the first time iv had a little moan..:) i think it will have to be an enema day today!..im starting to love punishing myself now..lol..dont forget to say bye when youv finished your fast!
very best regards keith.
HI NO1DOESITBETTER…thanks for letting us know what youv decided…juice and water are a good combo,,thats the best way to go unless you have holidays from your work due?…anyway really glad to have you with us
best regards keith….keep us posted to let us know how your getting on!..tc.
Hi everyone!
Keith, don’t worry I wont be going leaving the site anytime soon. I still have a few kilos to lose so will be going on another fast in a few weeks time. Plus I wanted to write up how I go breaking the fast which Im thinking wont be as easy as it sounds. Im sorry your not having a good day but just think tomorrow is your 21st day! three weeks that will be awsome! Oh and whats with the tongue? Yellow?
Sarah
my banana toung-must be the body still ridding itself of toxins! even after 3 weeks…i have taken an enema today and im still not clean even after the time iv been fasting…iv got a bad taste in my mouth too,its a bit ransid..starting to feel a bit better now though its 5pm here in scotland so not long until i break the 3 week mark,yippee..lol..
ps..breaking your 10 day fast is easy enough!..take juice and little pieces of fruit every 3hrs first day…2nd day add organic soups,,,3rd day you should be able to go onto solids,,
my first fast was 10 days,,,late on in the 2nd day i was back on solids,,fish!chicken!small portions to see how your boby reacts to eating again,,,best regards keith.
Hi, I am new to the website and have been reading the posts. I find it very encouraging to see how many people believe in fasting for spiritual guidance, health and other reasons. I recently started back doing short fasting, such as, 3 to 5 days. I am fasting for spiritual guidance from the Lord, health issues, and weight loss. I am on my 3rd day of a water fast. Ready to go home and go to sleep…lol Once I am done with my water fast, I plan to do a juice fast. I have never did a juice fast before. I am thinking a 21 day juice fast-prayerfully. I have completed several fasts (21 days) with one meal a day but never without no food.
I know that God has a plan for my life and I need that quiet still time with Him so that I can hear Him speak. In addition, I need a healing in my body (hypertension and some other things). I am looking for God to do great and mightly things on this fast.
Much love…
hi boothed,..welcome to the site,
all the best on your fasting quest,how long are you planning your water fast before you go onto juicing?…
best regards keith.
Hi all. My longest water fast was a little over 40 days straight. So today I’ve started another water fasting in which I plan to go for 6 weeks. I’m not very fond of juice fasting. Anyway, I guess this is where I’ll post my progress every week or two. So first day of water fasting and so far no problems. I’m motivated and happy.
HI CHRISTINALOVE3…I HOPE YOU DONT GET OFFENDED BY MY QUESTIONS…BUT IF THATS YOU IN YOUR PIC?…I DONT THINK WATER FASTING FOR 40 DAYS ON WATER WOULD BE ADVISABLE?..
REMEMBER AFTER 3 DAYS YOUR BODY GOES INTO KETOSIS AND STARTS TO USE UP THE BODY FAT!…YOU DONT LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE MUCH BODY FAT ON YOU TO SUSTAIN A 40 DAY WATER FAST!
YOUR BODY WILL START TO USE THE MUSCLES FOR FUEL,,THEN START TO USE YOUR INTERNAL ORGANS FOR FUEL….
YOU WOULD BE BETTER DOING A 10 DAY JUICE FAST IF YOUR LOOKING TO LOSE SOME WEIGHT?
WITH BEST REGARDS KEITH.
Hi Christinalove3,
I agree with Keith. Build your body with juice fasting; you will feel great and not do any damage.
HI ALL..FINALLY WEEK 3 OF MY WATER FAST,TOMORROW IS THE START OF WEEK 4,,,THE ENEMA WENT WELL YESTERDAY AND FINALLY IV BEEN CLEANSED,,,REBORN,,LOL,,MY MUSCLES ON MY BACK ARE STILL PLAYING UP,JUST CHILLING AS NORM!,,ILL BE COOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AS USUAL
LOOKING BACK ON THE LAST 3 WEEKS I HAVE REALIZED HOW MUCH STRENTH I HAVE TO REFRAIN FROM TEMTATION…
TO BE MORE PATIENT TOWARDS OTHERS AND TO FIND INNER PEACE…
SO ALL IN ALL THIS HAS BEEN A JOURNEY OF A MIND BODY AND SPIRITUAL..CLEANSE..
BEST REGARDS AS ALLWAYS KEITH,,
Hi Keith, no I’m not offended. Yes, that is my picture. I appear small to people sometimes because I guess of my small bones plus the fact that I am 5’8 so I’m taller than average. I actually weigh 153 pounds which is 9 pounds away from being over weight =\. Because of stress I gained some un-wanted weight back I’d like to lose again. I’m noticing poor healthy again. So I’d like to do another 40 day water fast.
health* sorry I made a type-o. Furthermore, after my fast I have all the nutrition supplements I need in order to gain back some nutrients while exercizing so I don’t gain weight back. I also have very good vitamins. I’m pretty skilled in fasting and breaking the fast; however, stress does a lot of harm to ones body. I may stick to a 30 day water fast. If I do a 40 my weight will be way too low but I’ll see. Sometimes a good, long fast will do the body good like it did good to me the last time. I don’t have a lot of fat but a lot more building blocks of muscle so my muscle will probably go almost immediately. I’m well prepared easily so I know what to expect. I’ll post my progress every week or two. I usually lose a pound a day or more when I fast. I love fasting it’s great.
If you’d like to fast with me keith let me know! christinalove3@hotmail.com or aim- faxingberlin2
hi christinalove3…sorry to babble on if you leave a message for tom he will give more indepth advise for you,exersising and water fasting dont mix if your doing 40 days,supplements are not so good either?…on a juice fast supplements are ok!..im not working at the moment so thats why im doing this water fast..iv tryed to keep it as clean as possable,,i only have green tea in the morning followed by spring water when thirsty..im on week 4 tomoz,but im on this site every day..i was just a bit worried that was your first fast?…
when was your last fast?
with best regards keith.
Hi Keith101,
Keep going. Your advice is good. I appreciate what you are doing. My responses are always short, concise and can be a little impersonal. Your responses also give more time. LOL
Hi every one!
Um The last three days of my fast I did not lost any weight…. any ideas why this would happen? Not that Im upset, have lost 10 pounds in 9 days. Just not sure why it suddenly stoped comming off. Anyway I have now broken my fast and am now doing one day on, one day off to see If that will help me to lose the last 10 pounds (My goal). So far I have noticed that Im not so consumed with what im eating or when im next eating which is a good sign. I hope this Fast has been the first big step in the right direction of healthy eating.
Sarah
Hi Christinalove3,
You are bout the same height and weight as me, except that I am now about four pounds lighter, as just finished a 9 day juice fast and lost 10pounds. Are you sure about a 30-40 day waterfast? You said you don’t like juice fasting? Why is that? I believe you can get great healing reasults from a juice fast and still lose the weight you want to lose. Anyway its your choice just sounds alittle too risky too me.Let us know how you go.
Sarah
Hi keith,
You have nearly made it to week four! good for you! how you feeling today? Any closer to the answer your looking for? I am wondering if I should direct my hubby to this site, he is trying to lose weight also, About 40lbs I think. He is trying dieting at the moment but not doing very well. Just not sure how he will take it, but I would love to see him get some results.
Sarah
Hi TOM, hi fasters,
Friday sep 11th was day 10 of my juice fasting. Started at 86kg and ended at 80. I’m very glad I did it and I have to thank you all for the support received from this site. I’ve been reading the posts every day and seems that I’m not the only one who have trouble following a fast. That’s conforting because I can see we’re just humans and a little week sometimes, but when we support each other we become strong enough to achieve our goals.
I broke my juice fasting at night with some fruits and a raw vegetablle salad: carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, onion and a small piece of tofu for protein.
Juice fasting was a great detox for me. swimming 2.000m for about an hour every day was very easy and a great pleasure because of the abundant energy.
I’ve read the article about the fast-5 lifestile the day it was postated and I decided I’ll do it from now on for more weigth loss. Having fasted gave me a lighter body and plenty of energy to fast on water for 19 hours a day. And because I’m feeling good I think I’ll be able to eat healthy during the 5-hours window every day, no binging. Starting today. I’ll keep you posted.
again, thank you very much for your support. Althoug I don’t write frequently, I’m here reading everyday and I pray for everyone of you, whishing you get lots of blesses.
Elia Regina
Brazil
Hi people,
I’ve beenn reading your posts about water fasting and I’m a little bit worried about the way you’ve been aproaching this. I read a lot about natural Higiene and according to Dr. Shelton, who is proactically a founder of NH, water fasting is the only real fast we can do and it starts when the hunger is gone around day 2 for women and day 3 for men, and it endes when the hunger is back. He states that true hunger is sth we in the modern world rarely feel. He says it is like thirty. Felt on the troat and not on the belly. And about the end of a water fasting, he states that aasap you have a clear tong and hunger retourns your water fasting is ended because the body has already used all its reserves to clen up and rebuilt your tissues. if after hunger returns you’ve not healed your damaged tissues or still fell toxic you should eat healthy vegetables and fruits and so on to rebuild your reserves and go on for another fasting in about 6 months.
Because of this info, i wonder how can you stablish in advance the lenght of a water fast?
Last year I translated into portuguese an english book from Dr Moser How and when tobe your own doctor, because there is no info about Natural higiene in portuguese and Dr. Moser’s husband autorized me to translate her book to publish it here in Brazil, and on that book she tells about her 56day fasting and according to her experience, 40 days on water followed by 16 days on juice was a great gain in health. She fighted cancer on her own for 20 years with great quality of life.
Sorry for such a long post. i’m just worried about you guys. HOPE YOU DON’T GET OFFENDED…
what do you think TOM?
GOD BLESS YOU
Hello everyone! Yesterday was my first day of a juice fast for healing. I’ve had migraines forever and rheumatoid arthritis. My original plan was to fast for 10 days and I know I haven’t hit any lows yet but I feel great! I may continue for 30 but we’ll see. Little goals first! I stumbled upon this site and spent hours reading through every page. Thank you for all the terrific information and personal posts. I do have two questions. There are a couple of sites out there that recommend abstaining from “adult activity” during a fast because of the redirection of blood flow. Do you find this to be true? Sorry that ends up being my first question! My second question is for my sister because I do not know enough about fasting to answer her. She is very overweight with a large pannus (flap of abdominal tissue overhanging). When fasting for weight loss, will this disappear or will it be even more pronounced? In my head, it’s still healthier to lose weight and have loose skin than to stay the way she is.
I look forward to the journey with all of you. Thanks.
HI ELIAREGINA-
thats great you have lost over 12,lbs in 10 days.
i would be very interested for you to keep us posted on the fast-5 diet your about to start?..
Your 2nd blog. I have read up a lot about when to stop a fast!
i understand what you are saying,when you say when the toung clears and the hunger returns and you have used up all the bodys reserves ie fat and dead tissues,then the fast should be gradually stoped…
you can determin the lenth of a water fast by listening to what your body is telling you,and also your BMI should give you an idea how long to estimate yourself how long you should fast for!
if your under waight then the wisest thing to do is juice fast for shorter periods of time…
If obese then a 30-40 day fast would be fine depending on the health of the indavidual and to consult a doctor first on health issues regarding ones self?
But sometimes doctors dont understand what fasting is all about?..
with best regards keith…good luck on your fast-5..bless.
HI SARAH…
iv read about your waight loss haulting!
this can be normal,sometimes you will notice no waight loss for a few days, then youl lose a coupple of pounds! dont feel bad about it, this its normal…
are you drinking more juice than you would normally do?
and i had to have a little chuckle about you speaking to your husband?..lol..make sure you catch him when he is in a good mood and go gently with him…lol..
best regards keith..
HI INDIGOWONDERS..
a warm welcome to the site,
A 10 day fast on juice sounds great,especially when this is your first fast…the benefits are great,
Im on the 22nd day of water fasting and have learned so much about myself good and bad!..it is a real journey to cleanse your mind body and spirit!
Your first question was aduld activity?
On fasting sometimes your sex drive is depleted!
on a 10 day fast i wouldnt think this would be a problem?
on water fasting ie long term water fasting i have no desire for a sexual encounter,as it has lowered my sex drive!..hope this helps you.
your 2nd question…i have read a artical on this site about this?…it regards robert..toms friend who had excess skin when he finished his long fast!..instead ov going under the knife to rectify the loose skin after fasting..he consulted a personal trainer at his local gym..after some hard work at the gym he managed to loose the excess skin..but he did say depending on the excess skin and how much there is then it can be rectified by hard work at the gym..hope this helps
maby you can tell your sister to contact a personal trainer for some advice?
best regards keith.
hi tom thanks for the compliment..lol..
best regards keith.
hi tom iv tryed to buy your books in aberdeen from some of the book shops but cant seem to find them..?.ill look up on your site to purchase them will they be delivered to the uk?..
regards keith
Hi Keith
Sorry but only the ebooks for sale. Hard copy was a pain when you are traveling the world.
What Keith? I didn’t I was going to take vitamins on a fast nor exercize…….
Wow….
Anyway. Like I said I’ve done a 40 day fast before. I don’t need coaching on it but thanks.
I wouldn’t exercize nor take vitamins during a fast. I talked about after not during.
Hi everyone!
I decided to do a juice fast because of this site. I’m doing it for better health, weight loss, and because I’m hoping it’ll help me know myself better.
Healthwise, my main problem is my skin-I have acne/rosacea, some swelling, and some old scars. I haven’t seen any improvement yet, and I’m just wondering how long it normally takes to see improvement in this area?
I’ve been juice fasting for 7 days now. I’ve been having the same variety of fruits, but alternating which days I take them. The things I take are carrots, apples, cabbage, celery, cantaloupe, cucumber, garlic, sweet potatoes, and beets. Is there anything that I should add that might be benficial (skin/weight wise)?
I was 148 pounds when I started out, and I really want to be around 110 at the end. I’ve only lost 5.5 pounds in 7 days, so I feel kind of disappointed. Yesterday I started putting cayenne pepper in my water, but I don’t think it has effected me yet-does anyone know how long it takes for it to make a difference? I don’t really like the taste, so I’d like to stop if it doesn’t do anything for me. I only drink about 3 cups of juice a day, so I don’t think I’m drinking too much-is it possible I’m drinking too little?
I’m planning to go for 30 days, so hopefully I’ll make it! I wasn’t very hungry even on the first day, and my hunger was basically gone on the other days. I still get tempted when I’m around food, but only mentally.
Thank you for this wonderful site Tom! Good luck to everyone still on their fasts.
Hi to everyone,
I am new to this site and wanted to make a post but ended up making it in the wrong section, so I’m re-posting.
I decided to start a water-fast a few minitues ago at sundown (start of a new Scriptural day). I have been consuming lots of alcohol over the past 18 months trying to drown my problems. Not only are my problems superswimmers and still with me, but I also gained 25 pounds in the process and I do not feel very glad about myself.
I would like to fast for 21 days. That is my goal. I have attempted this several times in the past and failed miserably, so I tried having 2 fasting buddies but they both bailed on me on day 2. I found this site today and I am seeking some support, some guidance and some kind words.
There are things occurring in my life that I do not like but cannot change but I could change the way I look and the way I feel physically. I need to detoxify my body from all the alcohol abuse and bad eating. I need to feel clean on the inside.
Thanks for your welcome and response, Keith.
If I’m not mistaken, the books are all electronic. I bought them myself today and couldn’t find a way to purchase hard copies.
Rachael–I’m certainly not a pro but you may want to consider a juice fast for your first time around the block. Or you can start that way and then do a water fast. This will help you succeed. There’s lots of great info on the site and in Tom’s books to help you. Best wishes.
It’s the morning of day three for my juice fast. I felt a little hungry yesterday evening but nothing I wasn’t easily distracted from. I still feel great but have lots of rumblings going on today. Kind of like I’m on the verge of diarrhea. I’ll be considering that enema later today! Incidentally, my weight is down 5.6 pounds and my face looks much thinner. My lifelong sausage fingers are also looking pretty skinny and my rings are loose. I’m thinking I’ll extend my fast past ten days so I can work on fixing my migraines, which is the major goal of this.
hi tom thanks for that advise,ill go into my local book store and order some of your books,
I have had some rare books in aramaic sent to me from america before, so ill go in and track down some of your books..
best regards keith.
Hi Keith
They are self-published I never even considered publishing as I always make changes Maybe in a year or two I will have hard copy again.
HI CHRISTINALOVE1…
sorry that i misunderstood you!..
you have fasted before so you definatly know what you are doing!
you would be a great help to people on this site if you posted your daily blog…and help others..
i would be a fasting buddy with you but i have only 7 days left of my water fast, but i will still be on this site every day after giving advise
with best regards keith.
HI LENA…
WELCOME to the site first of all great that you have decided to start your juice fast to cleanse your skin problems and weight loss,
juice fasting is defenatly better to cleanse the skin!
im on a water fast but people noticed a differance in my skin after 15 days,,but juice fasting is more benificial for skin!
tom would be the best person to ask on what herbs and supplements to take for your skin?
the other thing that you should take to cleanse yourself is enemas!..i take 1 every 4 days to help with the detox..
Also some people loose the waight at the start of the fast and yet others after day 10 ?
everyone is differant lena!
best thing to do is make a plan after your fast however long you decide?
but remember that your fast is only the start of a total life change,,,ie set a goal in your head that after your fast your going to join a gym!
if your in your fast for spiritual gain longer fasts are the normal…but always make sure you are prepaired..That you are healthy enough and if you have any serious illness consult your doctor first…
the best of luck on your fast and hope you gain the answers you are looking for..
best regards keith
Tom will advise you on the vegtables and supplements you should take for cleansing your skin!..
Hi Lena,
Coffee or a sugar scrub is the best. You can put vitamin E and some essential oil on your skin before bed. Juice fasting does the trick no matter what veggies or fruits. Catabolism is what heals the body. You can also dab on cucumber juice. Egg white left to dry on the skin is an excellent mask.
HI RACHEAL…WELCOME TO THE SITE..
i made the same mistake when i came onto the site,but we can still read your posts!
Your post really stood out to me
I will give a promise to you…if you have decided to start this fast for 21 days for a mind body and spiritual cleanse then i will guide you through it for that time every day and respond to your blogs,,,
i really understand what you have said…
your words jumped off the computer at me,
im on day 23 of a water fast.Im not going to tell you it will be a walk in the park racheal?…but il will be the most amazing experiance youl ever have in your life..
you have started at the deep end going straight onto a water fast,but i trully believe this is the way to start especially when having a drink problem,for whatever reasons you have?..
ie past abuse,domestic abuse,a loss in the family..
it doesnt really matter!……What matters truly is you!
One thing i really have to say to you if you stay strong you have already won the battle that has been putting you down and feel this low about yourself!…you are worth every single word that i am typing to you…chin up and lets make you find yourself..
You have taken the first step on day 1..
step 2 i would only advise you to take an enema on day 4,not at the start of your fast,,the reason is your body will have to go through the prosses of detoxing from alcohol…
that will be your first journey of your fast..
blog me tomorrow please racheal,let me know how you are?
im on every day so ill leave you a message daily..Tom looks at the posts every day also and can give you sound advice, we are all here supporting eachother!
sincere regards keith.
HI INDIGOWONDERS
This is day 3 and you have lost 5.6 lbs thats really good! hows your skin does it look younger and smoother?…
Lena was looking for some answers on the benifits on juice fasting and cleansing the skin?….are you taking any supplements?
i would have thought tommato juice would be great for the skin?..celery..? carrots..?
primrose oil supplements?…what do you think?
Best regards keith.
HI SARAH…
I hope you havent left the site without saying good bye…lol
your help and comments are really great for others who need advice!
best regards keith
ps i still havnt got my answer yet..lol..tc.
Hi Keith,
I am taking some supplements but only because I always have. I take Red Wine Extract, Gold Grapeseed Extract, Resveratrol and Tart Cherry, all for antioxidant properties, along with an MVI every day. Occasionally I take Spirulina but that makes me kind of yakky. I absolutely loathe tomatoes and avoid them like the plague. I do have a lot of carrot juice. My pale complexion is even paler right now and I could give Casper a run for his money. My skin might feel somewhat softer but I use a tea tree oil soap which is supposed to help with that. As for younger looking…hard to say at this point. I’m 40 but am frequently thought to be much younger. I’ve even been mistaken for my son’s wife! LOL.
I’ll keep posting every day and love to read what everyone else has to say. Good or bad, it is all great motivation for me.
HI INDIGOWONDERS…
yeah a lot of people dont like tomato juice,,it has an amazing cleansing effect and is supposed to prelong life,so i have heard?…it is an antioxidant too!..as with green tea!
although im not to fond of green tea for its bitter taste?
i am 41 i too look young for my age?…must be all that tomato juice that i take.lol.
thats an amazing compliment people thinking that your son is your husband.lol.
iv been reading your blogs and you said you have a rumbally tummy,this is all normal for the first 3-4 days….
dont be surprized if you get a soar head after day 4 or possably later?..this is all normal too,so dont let it scare you!…i hade a really bad migrain on day 12…i had to sit at my pc with shades on..lol.. my mother thought i was mad!
it lasted 2 days but avoided medication,sometimes liying in a dark room with a hairdryer blowing on your face helps,but maby not to safe,lol.hope you stay on this site to give your dailly blog to help others.
with best regards keith.
Hi Lena,
According to a book I have about food that heal, acne is helped with foods high in beta carotene and vitamin C. These would include brightly colored fruits and dark green vegetable such as citrus, berries, kiwi, melons, peppers, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes. There are also studies that link zinc with improvement. Good luck!
It’s OK Keith. I still love this site and everyone on it! Water fasting is fabulous minus getting dizzy. I find getting on my knees and closing my eyes for a minute or two helps with this. So yeah I’m starting my water fasting over since I got lots of time off from work. Now I can truly fast again properly.
From what I remember from my last fast I lost a pound or more a day. I felt very alive and light. Fasting tightened my skin and it took away desire to eat fatty foods. It was amazing. I meditated a lot and wrote in a journal. I’ve had a rough past so a lot of strong emotions came up when I fasted but it helped to truly clear my mind of those emotions after I got through it and release stress and thoughts I wasn’t able to before I fasted. Fasting helped my health including my emotional, mental health. It is best to find a serene environment to fast. I remember I had to move to a more calm, accepting environment. A lot of Americans don’t understand fasting and think it’s always a bad thing. I consider fasting a blessing. Especially when it cleanses the body and gets rid of the urge to eat unhealthy foods. Fasting also healed my diabetes from when I used to be over weight; in addition, it helped with my hair and how shiny fasting made it be.
Anyway, I’m starting my fasting today 40 days. Only thing is I’m moving to california in the middle of my fast but it’s pretty serene in Cali. It’ll be a new environment for me and to leave behind bad memories where I live now will be great. I’m very excited. But if anyone wants to fast with me let me know. Adios for now! =]
I loved this site and being that I am part filipino. However, if it is such a big deal that I’m going to do a 40 day water fast when I’ve already done this before then I’m going to move to another fasting web site where it will be accepted and less stressful.
People carry their weight differenlty and I am one of these people.
Sourgrapes. I lost 4 pounds in two days.
I don’t like juice fasting because it comes to a point in which the person has to keep reducing the juice intake or weight loss will slow down. This has happened to me before on a juice fast. I don’t lose any more weight when I juice fast up to a certain point. When I water fast there isn’t anything to block the weight loss like there is when it’s juice fasting. It’s frustrating and stressful for me. Like you said you lost weight from it then it stopped. It’s frustrating. Could be the same for you but I don’t know. Each time I’ve juice fasted it doesn’t work out no matter how much I reduce the caloric intake on a juice fast. Again, with water fasting and I…the weight loss doesn’t stop. I always lose a pound or more a day on water fasting.
hi christinalove3
i too kept a journal on my last fast,it was great to look back at the good days and the bad ones too…
i read your blog today and understood everything you said about water fasting…
i to have had a rough ride in life to so this 30 day water
fast has been an eye opener for me too,
i really hope you stay on this site to help others fasting..
this is the only site that i have found on the net that doesnt push you to buy things…tom has been such a help to everyone so we are all learning off his experteze and eachother
with best regards keith.
HI TOM..
iv had a look at where on the site to buy your books!
does the site accept visa electron?
it is a debit card?
and how do i convert pounds to dollars?
or does pay pal atimatically do it itself?
best regards keith.
hi all this is now day 24 of my water fast,i have not had to much problems so far,apart from my soar back which comes and goes, iv also had a migrain on day 12 which lasted 2 days, my hunger comes and goes sometimes really strong emotions towards the smells of the food that i cook for friends and family..
i left a blog for racheal saying to go on a
[full on] water fast…
i know it is better to start of juicing before doing a water fast,
my reason for telling racheal was because i had problems with alcohol too,,the only way to deal with this in my opinion is a full on water fast whether its for 10,days,20,days..even 30 to 40 days depending on waight?
i would love some feedback regarding this on your thoughts?
with best regards as always keith.
HI LENA,
HI INDIGOWONDERS,
HI REACHEAL,SARAH,AND CHRISTINA,
Hope alls well with you today!..i think i need some guys on the site im being swamped with women..lol..
NOT THAT IM COMPLAINING…he he.
Anyway i live in scotland in the uk so i think you are all 4hrs back in time from the uk…ill be on later tonight so i hope to maby get some responce on my last blog?
regards keith.
Yeah. Thanks Keith. I started over so I’m on day one so far no problems. Usually days 2 3 and 4 are a little rough but after that hunger goes away. I’ll get through it. I did before. I’m at risk for my diabetes to come back so I’m willing and I’ll just maintain the weight I’m at with a lot of cardio while I eat healthy foods when I’m done fasting. I’ll be fine afterwards. Some of my diabetes symptoms are coming back ugh. Gross. Oh well fasting will solve it again.
Yes Keith you know you love us women <3 hah.
I change my picture sometimes so youll see me with short or long hair because I used to have long hair xD. But I’m still christinalove.
Hi to everyone and a special, sincere greeting to you Keith,
Keith, when I read your reply to me yesterday, my eyes filled up and tears fell down my cheeks. It felt so wonderful reading your kind and generous words.
Those words inspired me throughout the day and I made it through day 1 quite easily but around 9.00 p.m. the sadness and lonliness hit me and I reached out for my companion. It’s destroying me but it is my comfort, my escape, where I go to hide from reality, or so I tell myself.
I was not going to post this pathetic story of failure but then I thought, should I remain with my face in the mud or should I get up wash off and try again. Does one accept failure or does one try again and again and again? Am I lost or is there an expectation for me?
Keith, I would like to share some personal issues with you if you would. Being a shepherd of healthy sheep is easy, sheperding lost or ailing sheep or sheep that have been captured by the ravenous wolf is another matter. My e-mail address is rsgriman@hotmail.com. I pray that maybe, maybe, you could help me.
May the Heavenly Father bless you richly.
Love – Racheal
Hi Keith, Thanks for the welcoming. I switched to a juice and water fast on Saturday. I was planning to do all juice until Sept. 29 but I think I will alternate bewteen the two. I work and with a water fast I don’t have the energy I need to work and maintain all my other activities. One day, I hope I can do a straight water fast. I never went passed ten days and that has been to long ago. I am not new to fasting but any suggestions will help. I am fasting for spiritual closeness with the Lord, direction, weight loss, health issues and much more…LOL God is so good and I believe He wants us to be healthy and let others know that you can come to me in fasting and prayer and be restored. Do you have any suggestions on some good juices that I can juice. I’ve been trying different ones but I want to make sure I do the ones that will get me the results I am looking for. I know I will get the spiritual results. God Bless…Much love to all
Fasting also has healed my bulimia addiction. No more binge and purge. Fasting helps release negative thoughts that in turn allowed me to act on bulimic behaviors. I eat healthy without binge and purge. Fasting has done a lot for me.
HI RACHEAL…
im really glad that my words softened your heart,i have been where you are sitting right now!…
This place that you are in is not a nice place to be…as with me at my time of sadeness,its almost like sitting in a deep pit screaming out for help to god?…
Drinking is an escape of total reality racheal, as you know yourself…
Your honesty is in your words have been not only heard by me..
But the heavens above, trust me on this!
What i feel by your words is a total trust you will be healed by the step you have made.
this will be the biggest journey if you stick by what is said to you…through thick and thin..
iv taken your email add..and i will mail you!
with kind and honest blessings keith.
HI BOOTHED..WELCOME BACK..LOL.
Yeah for your work demands juice/water is the best for high energy demands…
As you know im not working at the minute,thats why i am water fasting and it has been really been hard on my body,,,
i get out of breath easily and work is a …no,no situation for me..
iv taken chances whilst on this water fast but have been lucky..walking long distance sometimes has been really hard!
with best regards keith.
I DO LOVE YOU WOMEN CHRISTINA…
But as a love my mother,,
best regards keith.
I’m just a few short hours away from completing my fourth day of a juice fast. Everything has gone well. It almost feels like I was made to fast. I’m thinking part of the reason this has been easy so far has been my mindset when I started. That has been very important to me. I’m also down another pound, though this wasn’t my primary goal. I’m pretty sure I will be extending my fast past 10 days and will switch to water on Friday and see how it goes. I know switching back to juice would not be a failure.
I went to my niece’s birthday party yesterday and found myself thinking the cake being served was poison; very strange thought for me to have. No one noticed I didn’t eat anything with so many 6yr olds running around.
My only challenge today has been the chicken pot pie that just came out of the oven. It smells so good and has my stomach growling again.
aaww we love you too Keith!
Still first day of water fasting so far so good a little hunger craving here and there but I know after 4 days they’ll be gone. Day 5 usually seems to be easier as hunger fades so it gets easier and easier.
Hi to all fellow fasters,
Well, here I go AGAIN!!! Dusted off and washed. Day one (1).
I pray that everyone who has started a fast is able to successfully complete it. It gives you such a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment and that feels great.
I’m not new to fasting and used to fast once or twice weekly, and have done 2 seven day fasts and a two week fast but somehow the 40 day fast has illuded me. I tried twice and both times I failed after day 30 something. I do feel though that one day I shall accomplish this. Over a year ago everything went off track and I ended up in a sad place. I do not like being in this situation and do believe that I need to fast my way back to the spiritual strength I once had. I have allowed disappointment and sadness to beat me down and bring me low. But it is time to come out of this pit as Keith so aptly put it.
Again, my sincerest desire for everyone to have fine success on their fasts.
Love – Racheal
Second day of waster fasting a little hunger pains here and there but it soon shall pass after the fourth day. I feel refreshed and determined. I’m also noticing the funky keytone breath taste in my mouth on my toungue. So interesting it happened quickly. Well I’ll post more later!
If I accomplished a 40 day water fast before I can do so again! =].
HI RACHEAL…
Put on your breast plate of faith,and the body armour of strength reacheal…
The pain you had is making you a better wiser person,we all carry hurt in our lifes, some more than others,accept this as a gift as you move on in your fast..
IT WILL TRULY MAKE YOU STRONGER!
Dust yourself down and wipe your feet before you begin your life change…
you have taken your first foot forward,,so keep walking on the right path and let god guide your direction!
I am on windows live messanger my address is…
KEITH.MCKAY.1@HOTMAIL.CO.UK
add me if you can and i can talk to you on msn..and also here..
sincere regards keith.
i will be on checking my mail at 9pm uk time…about 5pm your time..bless.
HI CHRISTINA…
Thats great day 2, how you feeling?
yeah i know about the bad breath on day 2-4…
This can make flowers wilt..lol…
regards keith.
A GREAT day to all,
Hi Keith. If you see me in the spirit, I look like a spiritual warrior – from helmet to boots, stomping and ready to go.
I woke up today energized, not like 2 days ago. Today I plan to drink alot of water and hydrate my body as much as possible. I plan to embark on a 3 day dry fast from tomorrow as I read that this is the fastest form of detoxification that there is. Three days in the belly of the big fish/ three days in the heart of the earth – die to self, rise to Messiah.
I told my husband last night about the dry fasting and that I was not going to bathe or brush my teeth for three days and that maybe I would have to sleep in another room as I might smell putrid. I am big on hygiene and I brush my teeth as soon as I get out of bed, so this might truly be a time of death for me but I am looking forward to this. I read that it is a terrible experience – no joy there. The joy shall come from being renewed.
Anyway, everybody, keep believing and making melodies in your heart. Until I post again, be blessed.
Love – Racheal
Praise the Lord everybody…I am on my 8th day of my water and juice fast and it has been an adventure. I thank the Lord that I found this site to help encourage me through. God is really reavealing me to me and it’s not always looking good. I am pressing toward the mark of the high calling!
Racheal, I am encourage to read your post because I know God to be an healer and encourager. I know the “joy of the Lord is our strength” because His joy comes through seeking His face daily in prayer and in word.
Hi Keith101…God bless you and keep doing what you are doing because God has you as a watchman on the wall.
I know I have lost some weight on this fast but I don’t know how much because I have not weigh myself. I am able to fit clothing that I couldn’t 2 weeks ago. Yesssssssssssssss!
Much Love…
HI REACHEAL,
Give my regards to your husband!…
you said you were dry fasting for 3 days?…
Thers nothing like dying to ones self and surrendering to the will of god…
My quest is a spiritual one to,
I had the most strangest dream 2 days ago?..
I was guiding people through a cathedral, there were many religeous men of the cloth there all dressed in their robes?
they were praying and chanting?
I sat down on a bench and started praying
I rose up and tore the robes of the priests,I told them that they were mere men!..and why were they wearing the cloth of god?….
i have heard that you remember dreams when fasting but i always remember my dreams anyway..this is the first dream on religeon in over a year?..
is there anyone on the site that can decifer dreams?..lol.
best regards keith.
I’m doing OK Keith how are you? Congrats on ur fast.
First off, sounds like things are going well with everyone fasting. Yippee. More encouragement. Thank you all for continuing to post every day.
I’ve just about finished day five of my juice fast and this morning did not go well. I had terrible joint pain during the night that kept me awake and woke me up. I was feeling pretty weak when I got out of bed with gosh awful dragon breath. It was absolutely exhausting to get through my shower. I think I’m losing too much weight quickly, which I know you can do on a fast so I’m going to up my juice intake and see if that will slow me down some. None of these are complaints, mind you; just reassurance to myself that this is working. I’m half-way to my original goal of 10 days but will continue longer than that most likely. I’m still not hungry either, which is really nice.
Keep posting, folks. I love to read what’s going on with everyone.
Anyone know of any other fasting web sites?
Hi Keith,
Thanks for the welcome and support! Also for sharing your experience. I know that 20-30 days was normal for other kinds of healing, but some people seem to see an improvement in their skin right away. I’ll just have to tough it out I suppose.
I was just disappointed about the weight loss since I read that things normally slow down to half a pound a day around day 20, while that happened to me on day 3! I’m only 24 and I don’t think I have any serious health problems, so that really surprised me.
That’s amazing that you’ve lasted so long on your water fast! The days I’ve tried to drink more water than juice I’ve felt terrible, so I commend you on making it so far. That’s very inspiring.
About dreams-well, I always remember mine too. They’re the ame as before, except today, I finally dreamt about eating food
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I hope this isn’t something glaringly obvious, but where do you find everyone’s blogs?
Hi Tom,
Thank you for the advice! I’ve just been using plain water since I started the fast, but I’ll try out what you’ve suggested.
Hi indigowonders,
Congrats on making it to your fifth day! How much juice are you drinking? I normally drank about 3 at the start, and I just felt alright. Not as great as when I eat, but ok.
Then the days I was lazy and only drank 2 I felt TERRIBLE (the day of and the morning after)…so I think at least 3 would be best. One day I drank 4 cups and felt just like normal!
I’ll admit it’s laziness that keeps me from drinking 4 a day. I didn’t even do that today. It’s just so much trouble to keep cleaning that juicer. I don’t want to make a lot all at once either, since I feel sick if I drink too much. I don’t want to just make a lot to save for later either, since it seems like you lose a lot of nutrition that way.
I wish I was losing weight as fast! I’ve only been losing half a pound each day since the third day.
The only times I felt terrible were when I didn’t drink enough juice, like I mentioned above. It might be just that and not due to the rapid weight loss?
Thank you very much for the advice! I’ve been drinking a lot of things with beta carotene, but I wonder if it’s too much? I currently alternate, but I wonder if it would be more effective to just drink the same things every day.
Hi Racheal,
Good luck! You sound really motivated and I’m sure you can do it.
Hi boothed,
. It’s why I decided to start fasting now, but I wish I learned about it sooner so I could be done by then. I just wanted to see some big changes by my birthday.
Congrats on your sucess! What a great day you’ve picked to end your fast-my birthday is on September 29th
Hi Christinalove3,
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Bad breath happened to me on the second day too. Since you’ve already done this kind of fast before, it should be a breeze this time around
Hello everyone,
I haven’t been online for a few days, just finished catching up with all your posts. Starting another juice fast today, felt so good after my first 9 day fast so doing it again. Will probably be only a 5 day fast, but still should be benificial.
Keith, sounds like your still going strong, how are you today? you wouldn’t have much longer to go now!
Hi Christinalove,
Hows the water fast? It must have been difficult to go straight into it.? I tried to go to a water only fast, but I only managed one day before going back to juice, felt very ill. Maybe when my body has healed itself some more I will be able to. I still would like to lose an other 5kg. Or 10lb aprox.Here in Australia we use metric system
Sarah
Last post for now, I promise! I’ve been keeping a journal throughout the whole thing, so I thought I might as well post it here.
I always drink 6-8 cups of water a day, so I didn’t bother to write it down in my journal.
Day 1: Wasn’t very hard, because sometimes I don’t eat until evening. Had some dull hunger pains.
Intake: 3 cups of juice (cherries, carrots, sweet potatoes).
Day 2: Still some dull hunger pains, but less than the first day.
I’ve always had a white tongue, but I noticed my tongue immediately turned yellow. It’s been that way since. Pretty bad breath too.
Intake: 3 cups of juice (apples, cucumber, celery, garlic, carrots, cabbage).
Weight loss: 1 pound.
Day 3: Still feeling fine. Nothing really notable.
Intake: 3 cups of juice (apple, carrot, beet, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, spinach).
Weight loss: 2 pounds.
Day 4: Wasn’t hungry in the morning, so I drank very late in the day. I ended up feeling really tired at night.
Intake: 2 cups of juice (cucumber, celery, garlic, carrots).
Weight loss: 1 pound.
Day 5: Felt REALLY tired this day. That’s when I decided that I would never go under 2 cups of juice again!
Finally had a bowel movement (I’m not doing enemas). It was unlike any I’ve had before-several dark flakes that gave off a very concentrated orange/brown tinge to only the immediately surrounding water.
Intake: 3 cups of juice (apples, beet, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, cabbage).
Weight loss: 0.5 pounds.
Day 6: Disappointed with weight loss so far, I decided to start drinking cayenne water.
Intake: 3 cups of juice (cucumber, celery, spinach, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes).
Weight loss: 0.5 pounds.
Day 7: I was feeling really discouraged this day. All of the juices I had tasted TERRIBLE, and I really felt like stopping. Started drinking a cup of water with lemon juice in it, which ended up being the best drink of the day!
Intake: 3 cups of juice (beet, carrots, cantaloupe), cayenne water, lemon water.
Weight loss: 0.5 pounds.
Day 8: Noticed that my heart rate went up very easily now! Even something like slow walking makes my heartbeat noticable. I was kind of alarmed by this. Felt really sore and weak this day. Breath a bit better.
Also started using organic produce-I thought the apple juice was the best thing I’ve ever tasted!
Intake: 4 cups of juice (apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, celery), cayenne water, lemon water.
Weight loss: 0.5 pounds.
Day 9: Still tired, but not as bad as before. Still easily exhausted. This day and a few days before, I started getting a bit dizzy after standing up.
Had another bowel movement. This time it was like normal, except really orange and watery.
Intake: 4 cups of juice (cantaloupe, celery, carrots, berries), cayenne water, lemon water.
Day 10: Today! I finally felt a lot better than I did those other day. My heart still gets worked up a bit more than normal, but better than the other days. Haven’t gotten dizzy today.
Had another bowel movement, same as the day before.
Intake: 3 cups of juice (apple, cabbage, beet, blueberry), cayenne water, lemon water.
Weight loss: 0.5 pounds.
The whole first week, I was only tempted to break the fast for my favourite food-potato chips! Even though there were lots of other things I love around, that’s the only thing that tempted me even in the slightest. Of course, I didn’t give in even once. I just don’t want everything so far to have been for nothing, and it seems like I’ll have to begin from the start again if I do that.
But today, I was tempted by everything..it was really hard not to give in! I actually felt hungry again today. Plus, I had that very realistic dream last night where I was eating.
A lot of times today I actually thought “I can’t take this anymore!”, and I really think it’s because I’m sick of the taste of juice.
I love fruit juice of course, but is it ok to just drink that?? I’m worried that it might be too much sugar, so I normally do half and half.
Of course, the vegetable juice just tastes disgusting! I always feel queasy after. Does anyone know of any vegetable juice recipes that actually taste GOOD?? I’ve taken out some books, but I haven’t liked any recipes I’ve tried so far.
Hi Sarah,
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Congrats on starting another fast! I’m just wondering-when did you feel good from your last fast? During it, or the days after you broke it? I’m on my 10th day so far, and if I stopped now, I could honestly say that it didn’t make me feel any better at all
Hi Lena,
And I loved fitting into some old clothes again!
To answer your question I would have to say both, tho there were good and bad days during my first fast to the most part I just felt great that I was loseing weight and actually sticking with it. Once I broke the fast I noticed how much difference there was in how I ate, I wasn’t as interested in food anymore, plus I got full very quickly.
But that said I know I could use alot more healing, so am doing it again. I would like to just do a long fast, but this would bother my family too much, so short fasts, with a couple days of healthy eating in between seem to be the way to go for now. I think it should be just as effective…?
Sarah
P.S. keep posting away,
It is encouraging to read others posts. And I loved your “journal” good idea!
Hi Sarah,
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Thanks for sharing! Good to know there’s a light at the end of the tunnel
My situation is a bit different. Two months before I started the fast, I started eating better and exercising to lose weight. I lost about ten pounds, but that was in two months! It was just way too slow for me, especially since that was already after regular exercise and eating healthily (and really cutting my intake, but I was always full).
I felt how you described above (cravings gone, getting full easily), but I still had as little energy as when I ate junk food all of the time! That’s why I decided to do the fast..since so many people have renewed energy, plus impressive weight loss! I was thinking that I might start eating a raw diet after that.
Drinking green juices has made me feel more energized than ever before, but the taste is just unbearable
. If there’s only one thing I’ll take away from this, it’s to juice every day! Even if it’s those terrible greens, at least I can eat something palatable afterwards (in a month or so) 
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What kind of juices did you take on your fast? I’m trying to find something that I can actually stand. I’m sure that if I just drank fruit juice all of the time, I could go on forever! But that just doesn’t seem practical
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I think it should be ok. I saw in one testimony someone had results just from eating a 70% raw diet (and not fasting). Doing both should be even better!
Glad you liked it! Looking forward to reading yours
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HI RACHEAL…
thank you for your email,i really enjoyed reading your testimony[VERY INTERESTING]…
I will email back to you as soon as possible!
i am on day 26 now of my water fast and feel i dont have too much focus at the moment….
ill be ending my fast on the sabbath..i have to leave the house today later on but feel a total lack of energy today..
iv came this far so the only thing to do is see it through to the end!…
im starting to look a little gaunt now, but still strong mentally…
I really dont think any words can explain or prepair ones self for fasting, and sticking to your guns all the way through to the end…
This sure has been a journey..lol..
HI LENA…
HI SARAH…
HI INDIGOWONDERS…
HI BOOTHED…
HI RACHEAL…
HI CHRISTINA..
Glad to hear you all are doing well,,glad your away to start another juice fast sarah!..
Lena,10 days is great,keep it up and trust me you will feel a differance as the days go by!..
Indigo…i did have soar joints in my hips and leg joints but this did subside after 3-4 days into day 10 of my water fast…
boothed…yippee day 8 for you your on a high today…im really happy for you keep it up and stay strong,,
Christina im a bit dissapointed youv decided to leave us…all the best on your water fast if you have made up your mind to leave…bless
with best regards to you all..keith.
ps…i hope you guys dont think im weird because the dreams iv been having feel so real its a bit scary,,
i have been under a bit more stress lately so maby thats why iv been having these weird dreams?
regards keith.
Hi everyone!! Today went better. I’m very tired and have a bit of a sore throat. This is the end of my sixth day. Gotta run!
Hi keith,
Dreams are funny things arn’t they? And I don’t mean ‘haha funny’. I think I know what you are talking about, after my little girl died, for the next couple of years, I had some pretty horrific dreams, they were so real to me that I would wake up crying and shaking. Two were so bad I still remember them vividly to this day. Thankfully have had none like that for over a year now. I hope you can make some sense from your dreams or that they go away soon.
Sarah
Hi Tom,
I’m experiencing an embarrassing side effect and would like some feedback. The last few days, I’ve been suffering from fecal incontinence…that’s never happened to me before! It is of course embarassing and distressing.
Should I stop, or is this normal? I hope this isn’t going to last after I stop fasting
? I’m currently on my 11th day of juice fasting.
Hope everyone else is doing well!
Hi Lena
Bowel movements during fasting are infrequent. Sometimes nothing for 3 days then several trips to the bathroom. Nothing in nothing out. Nothing to worry about.
Hi Lena,
You might want to try an enema to clean things out. The other thing I have noticed is that when I drink anything with apple juice it sends me running urgently for the bathroom within 15 minutes. Maybe you can identify something that is causing incontinence with you and either reduce or eliminate it. I can certainly understand your distress!
Hi to you fellow fasters,
It’s so wonderful to read all the posts and to know that all’s fine with everyone, give or take some discomfort. There is a price for everything, and achieving better health through fasting, though a humbug, has great rewards.
I really appreciate all the kind words and encouragement that everyone gives to each other. Keith, you are a stronghold. I would love to be on day 26 like you. I know these last few days are going to feel never ending but EVERYTHING comes to an end. There are not many people who could do what you have done.
I had a great day today with one glitch. I went to help out at the foodbank today and was given a bottle of water which I drank from only to remember about my dry fast. I guess I’ll have to put that off until the weekend, but I do want to do it. It seems to have remarkable benefits.
Well, all the very best to everyone.
Love – Racheal
Hello, I am new to this site and must say I find the materials and postings very encouraging compared to other sites. On Sept 14th, I started a 21 day fast so I’m on my 3rd day now. I am doing this fast for spiritual and physical reasons. I have been in chronic pain for 12 years and I’ve tried (what seems to be) everything to cure myself but not a long-term fast. I have read on the internet that fasting is the closest thing to cure-all that there is. I’ve fasted many times before but only for as long as 4 days. This time I am highly determined to complete not only 4 days but a full 21 days with no cheating. My fast will alternate between juicing and water. I’ll do water only when I’m not at work. I look forward to corresponding with all of you and hope to gain support and give support in return. Thanks and God bless to all.
Rob
Hi indigowonders,
Haha, you nailed it! I’ve been drinking lots of apple juice lately. I always have (since the start of the fast), and nothing like that has happened before. I’ve increased my intake recently so that’s probably why.
I guess it’s a good thing though? Before I only had bowel movements every few days. This makes it happen every day, which I prefer to having enemas. It’s just a pain if I don’t make it there on time, because sometimes it happens without warning
. I’m just too squeamish to do an enema, and I read Tom say that you didn’t absolutely have to use them.
Hope you are doing well! For me, everything has gone great other than that. Finally made the effort to drink 4 cups and I feel fantastic!
Hello Robert,
Welcome! Good to have you! Im on day 2 of a short fast. Good luck on yours. let us know how you go, I hope you have the results your looking for.
Sarah
Hi Racheal,
. Maybe it was meant to happen-might make your dry fast even easier!
Just think of it as one more day of water fasting
Hi Rob,
Welcome! I agree with you about the site. I decided to start my fast after coming here, and signed up because of the supportive people.
Good luck! I hope you see some major improvements! Do you think you might extend it to a 30 day fast? That seems to be the recommended length for healing. I myself am on day 11 of a 30 day juice fast.
Thank you Tom.
Can someone tell me how to do a better full body detox? If it’s possible….
Hi Christinalove3,
The best method for a full body detox is a long juice fast, with period of water fasting and maybe one or 2 days of dry fasting followed by a diet high in raw foods absent of processed oils and starches. Add some vitamins and herbs with essential oils and you have a powerful therapeutic system of healing.
HI ROBERT A BIG WELCOME TO FASTING.WS…
I think this is the only site on the net where we are all family fasters!..we are all here for advice and support..
i wish you all the best on your fast and believe you will make it past day 4 with the support from this site and all who use it!..
this is day 27 of my water fast,…
my Quest for answers on past emotions and loss,..
I found this site nearly a month ago and have arrived at a conclusion that we are all on this life long journey together looking for answers?..
On the last day of my fast!..which lands on the sabath,,this sunday…
I will share my testimony with you all..!
At the start of my fast..i was so scared to let you all know about my past…
the fear, the hurt, the pain, the loss, self ingulgence of alcohol, self harm,…
drugs to, although i did not want to admit this…
I really think that i should give this testimony on the last day for my own personal cleanse…
And hope you will all bear with me as i stumble through my short testimony on sunday?…
with best regards as always keith.
Hi Keith101
Wow your life and journey is very similar to mine. Yes it would be great to post your testimony.
hi racheal its been a roller coaster of a ride..coming to the end of this fast has been one of a journey,
I really neede to see how really strong i was spiritually?..
I am what you call the black sheep of the family…
my brother and step bro are multi millionairs in aberdeen, who i dont talk to at all,,
MY LIVE HAS NEVER BEEN REVOLVED AROUND MONEY…
But have always been pushed in that direction!..
Sorry i care about people too much for that?
This was where my long fast started,but no answers given yet..lol..
Hi Christina,
A wonderful day to you.
I too was bulimic for many years. I was an abused child and had a childhood that I would not want for my worst enemy. My parents had no time for me, so they sat me down in from the TV and surrounded me with food so I would be occupied and stayed out of the way. I was an obese child with no self-esteem. As a teenager I learned that I could get the comfort from food but not the calories, hense bulimia nervosa.
I know what it feels like to be out of control. This world is FULL of hurting people, so don’t feel that you need to prove anything to anyone. Anyone who is fasting, unless it is a fast for purely spiritual reasons, has some sort of problem. You are no better or no less than all of us, so take heart. I truly believe that even though you fasted for 40 days before that you are finding it hard to stay on your fast this time. So what. Believe this, no one is going to judge you if you have to start over 100 times. Stop judging yourself and being on the defensive. Be real, be honest and pull down the guard that you have set up to protect youself. I have read your posts and I know you too are hurting. I don’t know what you situation is because you are too guarded, but to be hurting is not a nice place to be. I am 49, so no matter how much tears you have shed, I have shed much, much more.
This is one of the most simpathetic sites that you may find. Leaving the site would not solve your problem. Keith does not have to do what he’s doing trying to help others but he has that type of heart. Draw from his strength. The people on this site are interested and concerned about you, and that is love for someone they do not know and may never know. We do NOT need to prove anything to anybody. All we have to do is love ourselves. My or anyone else’s thoughts about you is worth squat!!!
With all that said, do a search on “dry fasing”. Hard but effective in terms of detox. From what I have read, 3 days dry fasting is equal to 10 days water fasting. Dry fasting is to water fasting as water fasting is to juice fasting.
All the very, very best to you.
Love – Racheal
Hi Keith,
Oh, I would love to be in the place you are right now. Day 27. Wow, 3 tiny days to go.
On the first day of the week when you share your witness, I want you to know that I have already received the award for: THE WORST SITUATION OF ALL TIMES, so maybe you might be able to be the runner up. Here’s a snipet. From the day I was born (come on, give me a break), and it has never let up, only intensified since then. My mother wanted a boy when she was having me. She had a very hard labour – 3 days – but when I was born, she being weak and exhausted, the nurse announced to her that she had a boy (because of my broad shoulders), and soon after she fell asleep. When she awoke, she was presented with a baby girl. Of course an uproar ensued because she was told she has a girl. They finally had to bring the doctor in to convince her that it had been a mistake on the nurse’s part. My mother wanted to name me Ralph Selmon after my father. No other name had been chosen, so the closest name to that that she could find was Racheal Selma. My mother was never able to have other children after me so you know that that did not go down too well. My father was my mother’s second marriage and she had 5 children from her first marriage. I know what it means to have siblings who despise you. None of my brothers or sisters talk to me.
Genesis 49:22-26 Yoseph is a fruitful son, a fruitful son near a spring whose branches run over a wall. The archers have dealth bitterly with him; they shot and opposed him, but his bow remained mighty, the arms of his hands were made strong by the hand of Yaaqob’s Mighty One – from there is the Shepherd, YisraYl’s stone – by your father’s Supreme Sovereign, Who shall help you, and by the Almighty Who shall bless you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lie below, blessings of the breast and womb. Your father’s blessings exceeds the blessings of my ancestors, up to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills. They shall be on Yoseph’s head, on the crown of the one who was separated from his brothers.
Keith, we have been shot at, beaten up, beaten down, but we have flourished regardless.
Have a truly blessed day.
Love in Messiah
Racheal
Hi Robert,
A warm welcome to you. I pray that you find the support and love on this site that you may be looking for along your fasting journey.
You have answered Keith’s prayers. He has been wanting other men to stand with him as he is surrounded by a bevy of women. I trust that you find the company enjoyable and I look forward to reading your posts over the next several days.
Love – Racheal
Hi Sarah,
I lost my first son at the age of 12, so I understand your pain and your grief. We went on a vacation and both he and his cousin 15 drowned. That was over 10 years ago but it still tugs at my heart. I think of all the losses that a person could experience, the loss of a child is the greatest. There are no words that anyone could express that eases the pain, and this may sound harsh, but our grief and suffering is an expression of our selfishness. The dead are better off than the living. I do not say this out of any sense of the macabe and truly do not support anyone taking their own life, for that is a curse, but the world in which we live is not run by righteousness. It is better to be asleep, awaiting a resurrection, than to deal with these evil days in which we live.
Focus on your baby sleeping peacefully and not on you wanting your child to be with you, and it dulls the pain. Our Heavenly Father knows best and what is best for us, even when we want things our way. Trust Him for He loves you.
Love to you – Racheal
Thanks Racheal. I asked because my friend has higher uric acid in her blood and would like to know if there is any type of fast that will get rid of uric acid. Any help would be appreciated.
HI CHRISTINA….
I think tom will be able to give you really good advice on your question for your friend?..
regards keith….
THANKS RACHEAL…
for your kind comments but maby i might take the OSCAR for my testimony on sunday..lol..
I am glad to see everyone starting to open up a little..This will make it easier for my testimony!…
Bless you all for your open-ness, and honesty,
caring regards keith.
Thank you Sarah, Keith, Racheal, and Lena for your replies.
Keith – congratulations on day 27…. that is quite an accomplishment. I look forward to hearing your testimony. We all have a story to share. I am hoping this fasting experience will be as life changing for me as it has been for others….
Lena – Yes, I have been thinking about extending the fast longer especially if I don’t see major results by day 21. I thought by doing some days on water only that I would accelerate the cleansing/healing process. That said, I am hoping I will see the same results from a 21 day fast as I would on a 30. I’m more than willing to extend it. I’m so desperate for healing physically as I’ve been in pain for many years and it’s only getting worse. I also would like healing spiritually and emotionally and I’ve been reading the fasting heals at all levels so I look forward to the results!
Sarah / Racheal – Thank you for the warm welcome. I will be keeping all posted on my progress as I continue this fast.
A short update for Day 4 of my fast – hunger has decreased a little. I had a migraine headache today and also was feeling nauseous. For about a year I was taking Oxy Contin (a painkiller and a horrible drug – NEVER again!) and I went off it about 6 months ago after experiencing the horrible side effects. I had terrible dizziness and weird sensations in my head after going off of it. It lasted for about two months and then stopped. Now that I’m fasting those symptoms have returned so it can only be good as it’s a sign that I’m getting this horrible substance out of my system once and for all. Anyway, blessings to all and remember keep your eyes on the reward.
Rob
Christina, I know that Cherry Juice removes uric acid from the body. Many people use it to treat Gout (which is a symptom of too much uric acid in the system). Perhaps a juice fast with cherry juice as one of the types would help.
Rob
Hello, everyone,
Im on day three of my juice fast, it seems harder this time around, but want to go for another 3 days if I can.
Keith, Racheal, I think you are brave to share your stories, and I thankyou for that. Maybe I will one day also be able to do so.
Hi lena, hows the fast going? I also have trouble drinking vege juice, so have just been having fruit juice…I hope this will still give me good results? Anyway what veges are you using for juices? I think that I probably should start adding some. Even though I find the thought discusting! lol
Sarah
Hi Racheal,
My second child, Joanna, died when she was 6 months old. She was a heathy, happy, beautiful baby. My husband and I were both working at the time, working our shifts so one of us was always at home with our two kids, Our eldest girl who was 2, and Joanna. I left for work one afternoon, my hubby was napping on the lounge and both kids were having a sleep. When my husband woke up later and went to check on them it was already too late. Joanna had suffocated to death. I left her on our queen bed with pillows arround the edge so she couldnt roll off. I did this quite abit as it was very hot and it was the coolest place in the house. Some how I don’t know how, she had rolled up to the top of the bed and fallen in the gap between the bedhead and the matress.
They later told us she was not able to cry out or breath because of the pressure on her chest. And her struggles would have made it worse.
So many things would have prevented this from happening, and that is what I stuggle with the most.
Sorry to tell you all this… I supose I am hoping it will help. It happened three years ago, a few days before christmass day, I was 22. I have since had two more children and they have truely been the motivation that kept me from quiting.
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes, Sarah,
My heart goes out to you. I could not imagine how I could cope if that was my daughter. I know it would take years to recover if ever. It is at these times I stir my faith in heaven. That one day there will be a glorious reunion and all tears will be replaced with tears of joy.
Thank you Tom! Will pass the advice along. Very much so kind of you =]. Thank you for letting me know about the detox. Sounds lovely.
I’ll post my water fast progress once I’m more ahead.
Hello all, starting day 5 today. Feeling nauseous and greater pain throughout my body. But I know it is all good as it’s a sign my body is detoxifying…. As the weekend is here, I will be only having juice this morning and then will be on water only until Monday. I am hoping the water fast on weekends and evenings will speed up the detox/healing process.
Questions for Tom or anyone who can answer: Is Reverse Osmosis water okay on a fast. We have a built-in RO water system. I’ve recently heard that RO is acidic, which cannot be good when you’re fasting. I add some mineral drops to increase the PH but not sure if this is okay. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Rop
Hi Robert,
Yes reverse osmosis water filtering is far ahead of drinking tap water but it is not the best.
http://www.allaboutwater.org/reverse-osmosis.html
I would drink distilled during the fast.
Hi all,
I made it thru day 3 and now onto day 4, drinking water only today so i’ll see how I go. My brain is really fighting the fast this time round, keeps trying to talk me into eating lol! But so far am staying strong.
Sarah
HI SARAH,,,
I thank you so much for your testimony on your daughter,
Joanna!…that was verry brave of you to share that with us all!
My heart really goes out to you and your husband…
No words can even begin to explain or describe the loss you had with your little princess joanna!
But i can relate to your testimony about your girl..
i think you will relate to my testimony on sunday!
on fragments anyway!
With humble feelings serah,
Thank you so much for your share,,warmest regards keith.
HI RACHEAL…
Maby we can share this OSCAR?…LOL..
Maby you should wait till sunday..lol..
My heart sank when sarah shared with us all today..
I wish i was there to give a group hug for support..
We have all met on this site at a perfect time?…iv been looking fore answers for the last month?..
Maby i found the answer before i even started my fast?…
By being led to this site?..from a higher power?…
Since joining this site it has opened my eyes and heart to you all!
Every one of you all make this site,
By posting and supporting eachother?…I really hope we can stick together and make this site bigger and better after our fasts are over so that we can share our experiances in not only fasting, but life experiance also…
With sincere regards keith.
HI ROBERT…
THIS IS NOW DAY 5 FOR YOU!
On my water fast i have only taken spring water!…
half a cup of green tea in the morning sometimes..
and sometimes lemon on my water but felt tempted to have food after taking lemon in my water…
i have taken enemas once in every 4 days
the reason for taking enemas was because i felt a buid of toxins and felt blooted even though i had not eaten anything!..
but even after 3 weeks there were still foul smelling dark gue being removed after an enema!
next day i did feel much better…
i have taken salt water flushes at the start of my fast to the horror of tom..lol..so i stopted taking them!
i then went to the chemist to buy enemas!..which was a lot better than taking a salt water flush….yuk..lol..
iv also heard that you dont need to take enemas?…but if you can imajin all that dirty waste lying around inside you?…this cant be good for your inners?..
best regards keith.
HI ALL TODAY…DAY 28..
Last night my nephew came round to see me after over a month,
and said oh my god, what have you been doing?..lol..
My mother had already told him that i was on a water fast!
But he was shocked when he had seen how much waight id lost…
but never once condemed what i was doing…
This is good if anyone is on a long fast,
the support lifted me up as i felt a bit down, because my fast was nearly at its end…
best regards keith
christina…you will find all the support you need on this site…
No one here is judgemental on anyone!…
And tont think you feel out of place on this site as we are all behind you…
warmest regards keith.
HI TOM…
Tom i see you have upgraded your site!
this looks much better as when we log on..
massive improvement, thanks.
regards keith.
Hi Keith101,
I added you as an admin. And thanks Keith101 your warmth and spirit has transformed this site. I wish the same features we available at all levels. But we are upgrading the site. I have a full time programmer that lives with us called Larry. Big day at the hospital. The massive renovation is near completion. The hospital looks amazing. Looks like the community, the hospital, the board and some powerful men are now going to push for the advancement of the program I developed.
God Bless Everyone and welcome Rob. I am not on day 10 of my 21 days of water and juicing. I really wanted to eat yesterday but did not give into temptation. I am looking forward to completing this fast because I know that God is in it.
I want to encourage everyone to continue to seek and see God through out your fast and He will reward you. The bible says God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
There are so many awesome testimonies of what God has done and how He has healed in every aspect of our life and I know that God lead me to this site for a reason. I believe that our trials make us who we are today and that God uses us in those areas to minister and share with others. I often think about the scripture in 2 Timothy 2:12, “If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us. Suffering is hard and it is a part of life that our human nature does not like but if we trust in God He give us peace in our trial and test. We fall down but we get back up!
Remember, Isa 54:17 No weapon that is form against us shall not prosper. He didn’t say it would not form, He said it would not prosper-in all things we give God glory for He loves us unconditionally. What the devil meant for our demise, God turn it around and use for His glory. See God in all things!
Much Love,
Deborah
I meant I am on day 10.
Hi Keith, I have been considering doing an enema because I haven’thad a BM since Tuesday. I may do one today but I’ll avoid doing them daily as I also heard that you should leave your bowels alone during a fast (not sure why)….
I am finding day 5 more difficult (i.e. hunger) than other days. I had a glass of juice this morning but am on water for the rest of the weekend…. Water only seems only about 10 times harder than juice only!!! I have heard that when fasting, hunger is supposed to leave around the 3rd or 4th day…. Is this only true with water fasts?
Deborah, thank you for the warm welcome and encouragement. Congratulations on day 10 as that seems like a huge accomplishment compared to my mere 5 days. I am looking for spiritual and emotional healing through this fast also but am having a hard time not focusing on the physical because that has been my greatest discomfort over the last few years. Good advice to keep our focus on God because I really need Him to meet me on all levels. Please pray for me that I would be strong when tempted with food. Thanks!
Sarah, congrats on day 4. Water only is much harder, huh? Keep your eye on the reward as the short term suffering is worth it.
Rob
My dad is in the hospital having heart surgery plus he has lung disease so its messing up my fasting. I’ll have to be stronger I suppose. Ill post in a week.
HI ROB…
Water fasting in my experiance is a lot easier on hunger!..
juicing i would have thought?..gives you the cals,and carbs the body needs to to stay in a limbo state?…
half fasting..half in hunger due to your body feeding on nutrients thus hunger will be there?..
In my opinion juicing is maby healthier on the body!
Water fasting is more direct and will cleanse the body faster than juicing…
but in my opinion water fasting on shorter phases ie 10 days mixed with juicing after would be a great benifit?..
juicing does prepair yourself for long water fasts!..
Maby you should try a water fast for 7 days before juicing next time?…
To get you past the first 4-5 days of hunger,,enemas do help with hunger whilst fasting!..
im not to keyed up on juice fasting but have read others comments…and always learning…
best regards keith.
robert i cant help but add to my last post…
i have heard a few times before about enemas,but all the feciecs that lie in the body must be toxic and have an effect on the body whilst lying internally?
every time iv taken an enema i really have felt much better and cleaner inside and outwardly…
but i only have taken one every 4 days..
but dont leave the house once you have taken one ?…
lol…the heavens will open up..
regards keith.
boothed well done!
day 11 tomorrow thats great…
stay strong and the time will pass!
i still remember day 1 lol…
look at you now your on day 11 tomoz…
best regards keith.
HI LENA
HI INDIGOWONDERS…
HOW ARE YOU BOTH TODAY?…
I normally leave messages in the morning and at 8pm uk time so sometimes i miss your comments….
with kind regards keith.
HI CHRISTINA…
Dont worry about your fasting at the moment!
if your father is in hospital..
thank you to for opening up a little, that was brave of you.
Looking at your posts!..
I think there is more to you than people will give you credit for?…
I may be thousands of miles away from you and all my friends that iv made on this site!..
But i always leave and think how you all are getting on when im lying in bed praying for you all…
i remember all your names and you all get prayed for..
blessings and best wishes allways keith.
Everyone,
Thank you for sharing your personal stories. I’m sorry to hear of your tragedies, and hope that you’ll be able to find some relief. All of them touched me, and I empathize with you all.
Hi Sarah,
I think you should start with carrots. They supposedly taste the best, and that’s a pretty popular base for when you decide to use the stronger juices. I actually liked it at first, but it just tasted worse and worse the more I drank it.
Cucumber and celery are ok too. I’d start with things that people normally eat raw…the other things taste much worse
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I’m doing alright. I made an effort to drink 4 cups a day, and now I feel fine. To combat the horrible taste, I’ve started plugging my nose when I drink those vegetable juices…you’re supposed to ‘chew’ the juice for best effect, but I just can’t do that! I just gulp them down now. I still feel energized afterwards, so it’s good enough for me. Still a horrible aftertaste, but better than tasting it the whole way through!
Plus, you might like them. Some people do. I’m just not one of them
. Hope you are doing well.
Keith,
!
Congratulations! I envy you. I really wish I was closer to the end! I always feel like stopping nowadays. I miss eating and still haven’t seen any improvement yet. But I promised myself I would stick it out to the end. Said that ‘if I can do this, I can do anything!’, so you better believe I’m not going to give up
Rob,
What juices are you drinking? I’ve decided not to do enemas. I had my first bowel movement on the fifth day of the fast. Recently, I’ve started drinking 2 cups of apple juice a day (4 or 5 apples)…since then, I’ve had a bowel movement every day! Might be something to try.
Day 13 for me..not much has been happening. Getting disappointed that I haven’t seen any results yet.
Worse, I finally decided to exercise (I hadn’t before) and I gained 2 pounds overnight! I don’t believe it, but it’s still discouraging.
It was only some light yoga. If the weight stays, that means I’ve only lost 6 pounds in 13 days, which is about the same as I could with normal exercise/eating!
The main reason I did this was for my skin, so if that doesn’t end up improving in the end, I’ll feel like this was all for nothing..
Just had to get those negative thoughts out. I know that it’s still the beginning, and I might have to wait 20-30 days before seeing the results. I’m trying to stay hopeful!
Everyone,
I am on day 18 of a juice fast with some egg whites, like Tom suggested.
I got sick of the veggie juice last month on a 10 day juice fast. Now I am pretty much forcing myself to drink the veggie juice. One good trick is to use a straw to drink the juice you don’t care for. It greatly cuts down on the flavor.
I also have used a little fruit juic mixed with the veggies to make it taste better. Here are some of my juices.
Green Juice:
Romaine Lettuce or Spinach
Cucumber
Broccoli
Green Grapes or Honey Dew Mellon or Green Apples
Orange Juice:
Carrots
Peach or Cantaloupe Mellon
I have used these combinations to get the veggie juice down each day.
Good Luck It definetly gets easier as you go.
ED
Hi Lena,
Wow!!! Day 13 and still going, wonderful, way to go. What is the problem with your skin that you are fasting? Above all, don’t ever be dicouuraged. You are getting healthier and younger on your fasts, so don’t let the journey be what’s important but the journey’s end. It is worth it.
I pray that all continues to be well with you. I do appreciate all that you have written to me.
Love to you – Racheal
Dearest Sarah,
It is so hard to bring a baby into this world. No man would ever understand that miracle. I know how you feel about your loss. It took me a long time to realize that I do not hold the power of life or death in my hands. That belongs to the Most High. Your baby was meant to die at 6 months and nothing you could have done could have stopped it. It was what was meant to be. No matter how much you beat yourself up and blame yourself, you or anyone else shall never be able to change what we have to go through in life. Each person’s path has been written before they even came into existance. Praise the Heavenly Father for the 6 months that you had, and thank Him for the children that you now enjoy. Sarah, they are not your children but His. They are gifts entrusted to you for a season. Do the best you could do with the responsibility that you have been given. There is no place for pain, no place for regret. It was meant to be that way to see what you are made. NEVER doubt our Heavenly Father. NEVER. The trials in life are that, trials. The word “if” should never be a part of the believer’s vocabulary.
Have a great weekend, blessed and peaceful. Looking forward to reading Keith’s witness on the first day of the week.
Love – Racheal
HI Lena, I add apples to all of my juicing but I will increase it to see if that helps. Thanks for the advice. Also, wanted to encourage you to keep at it. Remember healing doesn’t come until later in the fast.
Hi Keith, Unfortunately I cannot dedicate myself to a long water fast because I have a demanding Mon-Fri job. I must have juice on my workdays in order to get through the day! I have vacation coming up in November but I’m desperate for results as soon as possible so I’ve started the fast now. Besides, I don’t think I want to fast while on vacation (we are going to Florida). It’s much easier while at home. Regarding the enema, I am going to give is some more time and then will likely try it if I don’t start having bowel movements soon. Thanks for the advice.
Christina–I’m sorry to hear about your father. He will be in my prayers. I’m an RN and if there are any questions I can help answer for you, please let me know.
Welcome Robert–Hang tight. We’ve all been there.
Racheal and Sarah–My heart goes out to you. I lost seven children during pregnancy and I know that doesn’t compare to to meeting the dear soul after birth. I’m so glad you have the memories of smiles and laughter to ease your pain.
Hi Ed–Thanks for the encouragement. I’ll never be big on veges!
Hi Lena–You still might have little changes in weight because you’re a woman. I also weight buck nekkid so I know my clothes don’t play a factor on what the scale reads. You can do this!
Deborah–thank you for posting those verses. They have special meaning.
Hi Keith–I’m doing very well, thank you.
I missed a bit in posting because I haven’t been on the computer. As of 7 days of my fast I was down just over 12 pounds. I can pull my pants up and down without fastening them which is very weird to me! Today I was nauseated like crazy and I finally resorted to sipping a few ounces of diet soda because I really wanted to belch. It did help. Now I’m back off soda. I’m just going into day 9. 10 days was my original goal and now I haven’t decided how long past that I will continue. I’m still waiting for that burst of energy everyone else seems to get. I feel good, but blah at the same time.
Does anyone subscribe to Pear Magazine Online?
hello all,
I have a question that maybe one of you can help me with… When I lay flat i have this semi hard lump about the size of my fist in my otherwise flat stomach. It is about were my bellybutton is, it is also a little tender to touch. Is this normal?
Sarah
Keith,
No, no, no, no no!!! I DO NOT want to share the award with you. I would love it if you were the clear winner and I was a distant second – glad for me but sad for you, because if you could top my story I may need a beach towel to dry my eyes when I have a read in a couple of days. (Some elbow nudging and sisterly humour). But seriously though, I am looking forward to your triumph and reading your witness.
Wow, you are soooo close now. I think everyone on this site is feeling great for you. It was a long hard journey that you started 29 days ago but you are almost home.
All the very best.
Love – Racheal
Hi Christina,
You need your strength and clear focus at this time, so fasting may be the last thing you might be able to think about right now. I pray that all goes well with your dad.
Do let us know how it all turns out.
Love – Racheal
Hi Ed,
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Thanks for sharing your combinations. I’ve had a problem with the taste as well. I read that it’s beneficial to let the juice mix with your saliva first to help with digestion. I suppose it probably doesn’t make much difference in a fast! I’ll try using the straw and see how that goes
Congratulations on making it to 18 days! Are you going for 30 days?
Hi Racheal,
Thank you for the support! I hope your fast is going well.
My skin problems are acne, rosacea, scarring, swelling, and veins on my face. It’s pretty much been that way since puberty, and I’m 24 now.
It’s the reason I have such low self esteem. The low self esteem is the reason why I don’t have the courage to go out and do anything. I barely go out because I don’t like the stares I get.
I’m going to be 25 this month, so I’ve decided that it’s finally time to start living! I honestly still feel like a preteen, as far as life experiences go. I’ve pretty much done nothing with my life. I’m really hoping that this will give me a fresh start, and I have to admit I’m pretty desperate for it!
Hi Rob,
I used apples from the start as well. They didn’t have that sort of effect on me until I started drinking them straight (and in larger quantities)!
I think it might depend on the type as well. I tried some green ones today, and they didn’t do anything for me. The ones I had before were red (red delicious and gala). Well, worth a shot anyway, unless you really like your enemas
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As long as you feel fine, I think it’s alright that you don’t have a bowel movement every day. Even Tom says that you don’t absolutely have to use enemas during fasting.
Thank you for the support! I hope things are going well on your fast!
Hi indigowonders,
. Hope you are doing fine on your fast. Congrats on the weight loss!
Thank you for the support! That’s the way I do it too..also after I’ve gone to the washroom. Don’t want anything unnecessarily bringing my weight up
I know what you mean about the energy. I don’t really feel it either. I think that if you drink a lot of juice, you’ll definitely feel it! I feel energized right after drinking, but it wears off in a while.
Some sites recommend 6 cups, and I’m only doing 4. Too lazy to do any more than that. But I already noticed a big difference between 3 and 4, so I can imagine how much more energy 5 or 6 would bring!
I remember that you had some problems you wanted healed, so maybe try going for 30 days?
Hi Sarah,
Has that ever happened to you before? Seems like it would be best to have a doctor check that out. It doesn’t sound like something that should normally happen during a fast! Hope someone else here can give you more insight.
Hi Lena, Thanks for sharing. I really hope the fast helps you with this problem. I think it will – just stick with it. My wife is very much into health care and mentioned that you should definitely take a zinc supplement because this mineral can clear up even very bad cases of acne and facial scarring. Also, very important for skin/acne/rosacea is Active Manuka Honey of a minimum strength 16+ rubbed on the face and left for at least 1/2 hour once or twice a day. Active Manuka Honey is used in clearing up even very bad cases of H. Pylori bacteria and is extremely beneficial for skin and even healing external wounds.
Regarding my problem, I actually hate enemas that’s why I’ve been procrastinating with it. I will try the straight apple juice and see how that goes. Thanks
God bless,
Rob
Hi Robert
That honey looks really good.
http://www.manukahoney.co.uk/
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the informative site about reverse osmosis water. I do added trace minerals to the water to make it alkaline, however I wasn’t aware that chlorine etc still remained in the RO water. I will look into drinking distilled water during the fast
Thanks,
Rob
Hi Ed – Thanks for the advice about Juicing. I have increased the fruit content in my juice to help. I use apples and grapes.
Tom – One fasting website said that you should not mix fruit and vegetables with juicing but didn’t say why. Have you heard this? Do you know why some say this?
Rob
Juice requires no digestion so food combining cannot increase digestion.
Indigowonders – Thanks for the welcome. I have been feeling nauseous as well yesterday and even worse today. It’s all a good sign as it proves the body is detoxifying.
Hello All,
I am beginning day 6 today. I am very nauseous and have a very very bad headache. Yesterday the hunger was incredibly intense. I tried to focus on a number of things to help get my mind off of it but my stomach just kept sreaming out for attention. I didn’t give in and kept my eyes on the reward. Also, last night my liver and kidneys were hurting. I don’t know if the water fast is causing an overload on these organs. I might switch back to juice to play it safe for now. Perhaps next weekend, my body will be better prepared for a water-only fast. Any thoughts?
Rob
Hi Robert,
If you have been eating toxic for years what is the hurry to get the body cleansed. Juicing is slower and safer for your first fast.
Kidney or liver pain is an indication of toxin overload so yes go to juice for a few days. 2 to 3 liters per day is good to slow the detox.
Hello all,
Made it through day four on water only, was not ill like last time so will be doing it again. tomorrow is the last day of this fast but I will be fasting again in a couple of days. So far in the last 2-3 weeks have fasted for 16 days so am pretty happy with that and the results so far. Have lost 6.5 kg or 14.3lb
Sarah
Congratulations Sarah. Glad that you are getting results. All the best.
Rob
Hi Rob,
When I did my first day on water only, I was really ill the next day. Think the toxins your body is getting rid of during the fast can make for some pretty bad days. Juice fasting is alot easier on you body, specially to start with. So I would do as you said and go back to juice and try water again later.
This worked well for me.
Sarah
Thanks Sarah. Right now I’m drinking a blueberry herbal tea. Not quite like juice, but I thought I’d try a compromise betwen the juice and water. Hopefully the herbal tea will keep the detox process moving faster than juice but not quite as fast as water. I am really anxious to feel better so I want to try to put up with as much discomfort as I can as I know it won’t be forever. I was starting to feel extremely shaky and weak but the herbal tea seems to be helping for now.
Rob
ED…FIRST OF ALL THANKS FOR THE ADVISE ON JUICE FASTING…
AND A MASSIVE WELCOLME TO OUR SITE!..AND YOURS!…
WE ARE FELLOW FASTERS THAT GAIN WISDOM FROM OUR EXPERIENCE…
AND GIVE WISDOM TO OTHERS WHO ARE READY TO LEARN!…
BLESSINGS AND BEST REGARDS ALLWAYS keith.
lena i have found this problem with exersice, you think you have gained 2lbs?….not true your body levels out?,,,
i got really bloated after the gym?…next day i was fine?…
your body works 24-7 moving food through the digestive system..and you feel bloated…this is really horrible especially when you want to fit into the new dress you have baught..lol..
A 2 DAY WATER FAST WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER?
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HI RACHEAL…
FASTING IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE RETREAT AND ESCAPE THE BONDAGE OVER BAD EATING HABITS AND SPIRITUAL ILLNESS!
IT IS A SANCTUARY;
A GIFT GIVEN BY GOD;
BLESS AND BEST REGARDS KEITH.
Hi Rob,
Thank you and your wife for the advice! I’m going to start looking for that honey right now. As for the zinc, I’ll try that after my fast (don’t want to take any supplements right now).
Hopefully the apples work for you. I know that they had the same effect on another poster here.
I’ve heard a lot of conflicting information about juicing as well. Some sites advocate only taking half a cup a day, while others say up to a gallon is fine
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I’ve heard about not mixing juice/vegetables as well. The only exceptions seem to be apples and carrots-just about every site I’ve read says that you can mix those with everything! So if you’re worried, I suppose you can just stick to those staples.
Hope things are going well for you! If things get too uncomfortable, there’s no shame in going back to juice. It’s supposed to be even better for certain things. Good luck!
Hi Keith,
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Well, you were right! Today the scale went back down, but it’s still higher than before I exercised. I suppose I gained muscle, but that’s pretty rapid if that’s the case
I’m still not sure if I want to tackle a water fast. Maybe at the end of my juice fast.
I’m just curious-is your tongue clear now?
Everyone else-how are you doing? Racheal, Indigowonders, Sarah, Ed, boothed?
Hi Lena,
The amount of juice you take on a juice fast is variable. If you are working construction for 12 hours a day, 4 liters of juice is good, for cancer it needs to be under 1/2 liter a day. You can mix fruits and veggies as there is no digestion required. Food combining only applies to eating.
Hello all,
I tried some vege and fruit juice today for the first time ,so far have only had fruit juices. Was actually quite drinkable. Anyway thought I would tell you what it was incase any of you wanted to try it.
Apple, orange, carrot, pineapple, rockmelon (I think most of you call it cantalope) And spinach.
Sarah
Oh and did anyone have any ideas on that lump I can feel in my stomach?
Hi Tom and Lena,
I went back to juicing tonight. I was just feeling too weak. You’re right there is no shame or hurry. I may try water only again next weekend and see if it goes better. Thanks for the advice. I feel somewhat better now.
Rob
HI LENA…
My toung has cleared up quite a lot in the last 5 days,
but even on week 3 of water fasting it did become worse,
the colour of a banana..lol.it felt like i had cotton mouth,
no matter how much water i took i couldnt get rid of the horrible gunjie taste in my mouth..
FOR YOUR SKIN?…
Have you tryed honey and a mashed avocado,or raw egg yolk?
use as a face pack, leave on for about 10 mins,
try this once a week..
This will rehydrate the skin..
HI ROBERT,
sounds like your blood sugar levels are fluctuating?..
you said that you were water fasting at the weekends?
this can be the reason you have a soar head to!…
moving from juice to water!
best regards keith.
HI INDIGOWONDERS..
Glad to see your still with us, and holding up well…
today is the last day of my water fast i will be starting juicing at about 12 noon…this should be fun..lol..
i will be starting with juicing every 2-3 hours to slowly wake up and start to prepair my digestive system for solids…
yum yum…tomato juice..lol..
a bit later i will leave my testimony…
This is the part that will probabally be worse than doing the fast itself..if it helps others then it will be worth it..
best regards keith.
HI SARAH…
GO TO HEALTH CENTRAL.COM
For free advice on the lump you have in your abdominal area,
but it would be best if your doctor checked you over?
i have had check ups whilst on my fast!
although the doctor hasnt got a clue why iv been fasting..
lol…
iv looked up health central.com…
it could be one of many things?
hope this helps.
best regards keith.
THANKS TOM…
I didnt realize that you added me to admin!..lol..
That sounds great for the planed advancement of your program!
All the best on the completion of the hospital..
Maby you can post some more new pics on the renivations?..
warmest regards keith.
Hi Keith, Yes, moving to water was likely the cause of the intense headache. Last night I moved back to Juice because I was so weak I had to. I did almost 2 days of water only but it is much more difficult than juice only. I commend you for your 30 days on water only as that seems almost impossible to me. Next weekend I will try water fasting only again and see how it goes. Perhaps I should avoid fruit juices the day before so there is not such a great flucuation in my sugar levels? Not sure if that would help?
PS – Looking forward to your testimony.
God bless,
Rob
HI ROB IV POSTED A SHORT TESTIMONY….
There is so much that i could say, maby ill prepair better for a full testimony, soon when iv compleated this fast and back onto solids..iv been trying to line my intestines with healthy bacteria ie..natural yougart…im hoping to get back to the gym next week..
iv lost a bit of muscle and look a bit gaunt…
juice fasting was never an option for me!..iv had to deal with things head on, im lucky with not having the symtoms that you have had…
if you look at the home page youl see my testimony ?
it was really hard for me to share this as some of my close friends dont know my past!…
bless, and best regards keith.
Hi to everyone,
I shall be going away until the 12th of next month. Prayerfully I shall be back to let you know how things went for me.
I really pray that everyone has a successful fast and that health and well-being is your reward.
Tom, I really appreciate this site and all the hard work you have put into it. All the very best with your successes at the hospital and the programme you have initiated.
Keith, all thanks and praise to the Heavenly Father for watching over you through your 30 day fast, through His Anointed Son. Feeding the poor is always a great way of giving thanks. Continue to give the advise and support that you have been so generously giving. I read your story and I am glad that you have made your way back.
I look forward to reading everyone’s post and see the progress.
Love to you all – Racheal
THANK YOU RACHEAL YOUR A STAR;
Your words allways burn bright in my heart..
keep us posted
bless keith.
Hi Keith. Thanks very much for sharing your testimony. It takes a lot of courage to share your pain and failures. I am really glad that fasting has enabled you to get off drugs and that it is helping you find direction in life. Keep seeking Jesus as he is the answer for whatever any of us are facing in this life. God bless.
Rob
Hello all. Just an update on Day 7 of my fast. Today I’m feeling pain throughout my body. This is part of my physical condition but it is worse than usual.. so hopefully a sign that the fast is moving some bad toxins out of my system. Today, I needed some variety for my tastebuds so I made vegetable broth (I assume this is okay to have??… Note – I didn’t add any salt as I know this isn’t allowed). I was quite happy with how it turned out. I strained it before drinking it so that I didn’t get any fibre in the broth. Here’s what I put in it:
Onion, Tomato, Pepper, Celery, Asparagus, Zucchini, Cabbage
Carrots, Garlic, Parsley, Black Whole Peppercorns, Bay leaf (1), Cayenne Pepper, and a touch of Paprika
It was quite tasty. I will do mostly juice as I know this is better but this was nice for some variety. Thought I’d share it.
Rob
Hi Robert
Pain can increase during a fast before decreasing. And some sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon daily should have therapeutic benefit.
Question for Tom,
Is it okay to put potato in vegetable broth or to juice it? I am not sure because of the starch.
Thanks,
Rob
Hi Robert,
Potato broth is too starchy and will slow the detox and clog the sinuses. Beet and carrot make a better broth.
Racheal, All the best to you while you are away. I assume you are continuing to fast? I pray that you get the answers and results you are looking for.
God bless,
Rob
hi robert, thanks for reading!…
this site has given me a new start it really has pulled me out of the woods,
Tom gave me a start to rebuild over…
I really havnt thanked him enough, only because i never went into to much detail…about myself.i was really scared to leave any sort of testimony thinking that people would not accept me!
he allowed me to be an admin on his site, which i was really proud to accept..
and really hope i can live up to helping others fasting for whatever reason we all have!
But there is one thing that i can honestly say i will never judge anyone for whatever reason…
and only here to try and help others,there is no other gain for me apart from compassion for others!
god bless as always..keith.
Hi keith,
Thankyou for sharing your story, I could tell it was difficult to write. I can relate somewhat to how you felt after your baby died. It is something that a parent never really gets over. You have had a difficult time, and im thankful that your through the worst of it. Your testimony will be an encouragement and hope to many people, don’t feel ashamed…be proud! look where you are now! Not many people have come back from that. God has changed your life around.
Sarah
Hi Rob,
I appreciated your kind sentiment towards me. Yes, I do plan to fast while I am away. In fact, I need to separate myself from my family so that I may fast and dedicate myself 100% to the Heavenly Father, to prayer and to reflection.
All the very best to you also. I plan to pray for all those who are fasting on this site while I am away. Leaving in the next hour and a half. Bye for now.
Love in Messiah – Racheal
I can do all things through Messiah Who strenghens me
im 19, 280lbs last time i got on a scale which was 2 months ago. i’l thinking im more likw 200 now, at 5’2”. im starting a water fast today. my goal is 7 days, if i do okay with that- i’ll go longer. im so nervous. im not known for having any amount off self control. i think it’ll be easier for me not to binge if i do not eat though.
Hi SamanthaKellie
Fasting is easier than dieting but it can be difficult to break a fast as compulsive eating patterns return with power. Self-control is based on thought life and discipline comes with being disciplined. Fasting is a great start toward a disciplined life.
Some people can gain weight just looking at food and weight loss can be much harder. But vision, hope, support, prayer and knowledge can make the impossible possible. Fasting for many of us has been transformational. We are glad to support you in that.
Hi SamanthaKelli,
A big welcome to the site
I have just finished a 30 day water fast and now juicing,Water fasting is ideal for the pounds falling off,i have lost on average 31,lbs in 30 days, it might be more benificial for you to start a coupple of days on juice first so you can prepair yourself and your body for a longer water fast if need be?
Although i started straight into water fasting for a mind body and spiritual cleanse.
I would also advise you to keep a daily diary so you can look back on your progress and post it onto this site to help and guide others but i can say that the first 3-4 days will be the hardest.
I myself and others are here to help you and here to support your fasting journey.
a warm welcome keith.
ps.i will be posting my first 10 day water fast via Toms help shortly.
Hi sarah,
thank you for your kind words.I didnt have much time to prepair but i will have to edit it to make it look more pleasing to the eye,lol
I do still miss her and guess that will never go away,but at least i had some time with her and know she is safe.
Well thats my water fast over for the moment i have been feeling a little bit down at the moment but this is the normal after a long fast,iv been taking juices in my new juicer lol
I have been looking what others are mixing into their juicers and have found a new way to mix my juices! i just add as much healthy fruits and vegtables as i can
tomattos,celery,cabbage,lettice,carrots,onions,garlic,anything i can get my hands on but allways with fresh tomatto juice or cherry tomattos!
what do you think of my combo?..lol
best regards keith.
ps and did you get my message about your tummy?..have you been to see your doctor yet sarah?
Hi ed
Hi robert how are you today the worst thing i found out about water fasting was time really does slow down! the last week was the hardes for me every hour felt like a whole day, i did say to lena that i was still detoxing even after week 3, i also felt as though i had cotton mouth as in the film, me myself and irene…lol.
I have learned so much about myself on my fast and that was the streanth i thought i never had just to see it through and prove to myself that i had the power over the mind to change the way i felt,
Having this much power over things we all take for granted and never thinking about other 3rd world countrys who are still starving especially childreen.
iv read some magazines on familys living on rats to survive in Tanzania, I realize how lucky we are to have food at hand anytime and respect food and food waste more.
best regards keith
Hi all.
i forgot to mention that Eliarigina posted her progress on the fast-5 waight-loss Through eating 5 hours a day!
and is continuing to loose waight, her family has started on the fast-5 diet she has said that she will keep us posted on their progress.
regards keith.
Hi Everyone, God bless each of you as you are on your fast.
Hi Tom and thanks for the blog. I enjoy it because you teach about the “whole” being. God Bless!
Rob, nothing is easy when you are fasting for spiritual and physical guidance, there will always be attacks from the enemy because he does not want us to succeed. If we get that spiritual guidance, I believe that God will teach us how to take care of our physical body through fasting and prayer (oh, He did, through this website…lol)…be encourage, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Rom 8:28
Hi Racheal…take care of yourself and God bless you in all your spiritual endeavors.
Hi Keith, God bless and continue to stay on the wall and be the encourager that God has call you too. Congrats to you on completing your fast…I hope God revealed to you the things you were seeking.
I am now on my 13th day but I still have a lot of pain in my upper back. Is anyone experiencing pain in their upper back? My tongue tastes awlful.
God bless each and every person and what they are seeking after because the bible states, “that if we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these other things will be added unto us.
Praise the Creator of all things…
Hi boothed.
its a joy when i see you on this site, i have recieved more than i ever expected boothed i feel blessed by everyones comments and love when i see us all on the same path.
The answer to your question is one that i can give advise on
I had the same problems as you have now with the higher back i was in pain for days but resisted painkillers.it will go and come back from time to time. The more i walked it would irratate my upper back,
your body is stil getting rid of the toxins if your toung is yellow or white? this is all normal if you scroll back you will see that my back and toung were the same as yours on my fast hope this helps.
best regards keith.
Boothed to add to that!
if you have ever had any injury in the past,this can flare up whilst on a fast
your body is now working harder to flush out toxins so you will go through this fase of soar joints or a soar back but i can assure you this is normal.
regards keith.
Hi robert.
i was looking back to the 20th and noticed you had posted that on day 7 you were feeling worse than ever i have read about this! if you have had any past ilness?..then fasting will flare this up but it is part of the body healing itself from years of toxicicity in the body.
best regards keith.
*180 not 280. opps.
the hungers not really getting to me at all. i got on the scale this moring, my weight was 182. guess u havent gained as much weight as i believed.
Samanthakellie.
This is the first day for you, nothing is impossable when you put your mind and focus on what you want out of life.
hunger will tempt you to go back to old ways but hold on and stick in and your life will change.
bless best regards keith.
Samanthakellie.
I am on here morning,noon,and night,UK time so if you are struggling then please dont be afraid to post any queries you have,we are allways here to support you through your fast.
warm regards keith.
Hi keith,
no, I haven’t seen a doctor. I have abit of a fear of them so only go If i can’t avoid it. Dont have a doctor I see regularly…still haven’t found one that I felt comfortable with. The last one I went to typed my symptems into some sort of search engine on his computer then, after reading what popped up on screen told to take some drug or another…didn’t exactly inspire confidence in his abilites!!
If the lump stays after I have finished my fasting then I probably will go see someone.
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes
If there is pain associated with the lump and it comes and goes and is more visible when coughing, laughing or exerting, it could be hernia. If it appeared quickly it cannot be a tumor.
Hi sarah.
have you looked up the site i searched for you?…
you said you had a lump under your belly button, the only thing there would be the colone and lower small intestines.
This lump you have needs to be checked up on by a doctor
If it is a lump bigger than your fist you have to get this seen to? it can be due to fasting but if it is tender it could be one of many things?
i wont sleep now till you get this rectified, let me know please how things go?
But as i said before i had been seen by my doctor in the middle of my fast for a check up
blessings keith.
Thank you Boothed. Today was a difficult day. The hunger has not subsided for me. I’ve felt somewhat discouraged today…. I am the type of person that always want results faster than they really come so I need to just be patient and stick this out.
Rob
Hi Keith, yes, I am hoping the pain levels are related to detox. With my condition my pain levels always fluctuate even before I was fasting so this sometimes causes me to doubt that the fast is working, but I am rejecting those thoughts and sticking with this fast.
Rob
Hi Samanthakelly, best wishes with your fast and welcome to the site. Best thing is to set a goal and stick to it. This is helping me. I’ve committed myself to 21 days of juice fasting and refuse to quit. I may even extend it to 30 days. I noticed you are doing a water fast….with a water fast you may find that it is extremely difficult. You might want to consider a juice fast as this is much easier to stick to.
Rob
Hi Tom,
You cant really see it, only if I lie flat I can see it is slightly raised in that area, and I have only noticed it when im fasting, it doesn’t hurt or anything just is abit tender if I poke at it. I thought it might have something with my intestine….Enamas are also really unconfortable for me, cramps and such, would that be linked? I thought it could be just my bady detoxing or something.
Thanks for your help
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes,
Enemas usually cause cramps on the first usage and become more comfortable after the first time.
There are at least 10 medical conditions that could cause a lump in that area and all are minor.
Only cancer is of major concern and mostly tumors are hard and feel like a lump.
An ultra sound is the cheapest and best choice for diagnosis, if the condition persists to rule out cancer or cysts.
I cannot see any cause for alarm. It is a first for fasting that I know of and a strange event for detoxification.
But the body is strange and wonderful. Yea, I agree with your position, but it is good to see a doctor, if you have coverage.
HI Sarah.
I agree with tom,it would be wise to consult a doctor so that you get peace of mind.
I thought it might have been some sort of waste blockage in the lower intestines?
after 3 weeks on my water fast i took an enema and you wouldnt believe the waste that was still coming out of me,so it might be a possabilaty that it could be a build up of waste lying in the intestines?
but see your doctor to be safe.
best regards keith.
Hi robert.
This must be day 8 of your juice fast?
the only thing i can say i stay focused your nearly half way there,i have read storys of people having pain during their fasting this will subside.I have had pain in my hip joints but the worst pain that i had was at the upper back,it was torture but did subside after 2-3 days then returned later on my fasting
Stay strong best regards keith.
Thanks Keith. I will keep going as I’ve committed myself to this. I don’t want to quit as I know the benefits aren’t realized until much later in the fast.
Rob
hi robert
I am allways here to talk with you, stay focused on the bigger picture.
I was talking to christina on msn and her father is doing well.Have you talked to her on this site?
She is still on her waterfast.
i think she will leave a message on here next week.
best regards keith.
If your probs get worse then leave a message for tom but you have simular symptoms to what i had! they will pass.
Hello Everyone,
So I did my first 3 day fast a couple of weeks ago and I just started another. I felt great after the first one. I had to stop because I had alot of events to go to so seeing the food did not help. So now I have 25 days off from anything that involves food. I am hoping to go at least 10 days. I am starting day 2 right now. It is eaiser than before so I hope I can make it 10 days. I will continue to post my results.
Also thank you to everyone on this site. It has really changed my life.
Hi johnv
welcome to fasting.ws.
Are you on a water fast or juice fast?
and good luck on your journey,we are all here to support you and answer your questions.
but if anyone of us on the site cant give you an answer then tom will step in to give you the help you need to see your fasting journey through.
I have just recently finished a 30 day water fast.
The first 3-4 days are the worst
best wishes keith.
I am on a juice fast.
Hi johnv
Robert or boothed will be able to guide you on juice fasting although i have recently started juice/vegetable to ween myself from my water fast.
I have started taking natural yoghurt to give a healthy bacterial lining in the intestines before i start back on solids.I am sure tom can give expert advice for you tomorrow when he logs on.
best regards keith.
Hi Robert,ed,bothed,sarah,johnv,samanthakelli,lena,indigowonders,and reacheal.
If you have any comments to upgrade your site then please do so and leave your comments.
Tom is working on a few upgrages, your comments are very welcome and will be noted for upgrading on Fasting.ws
Best regards keith.
Re: Upgrades to site.
Not sure if this has been considered but having responses tied to the original comment would be helpful in tracking conversations…… Essentially each comment would have an expansion option where you could see all the responses in a menu…. Just a thought…
Hi Robert,
We are reprogramming the site. The comments are in the works now. Great thought, we are just trying to looks at what is possible and what can be simple first. WordPress is not designed to work that way so we are seeing if anyone has some base code to start with.
JohnV – Welcome to the site. Juice fasting is much easier than water fasting from my experience. Best wishes for a successful fast.
Rob
Thanks Keith, I will continue to stay focused. It is good to know that I have not been the only one getting these kinds of symptoms. I hope they improve soon…..
Yesterday I developed a cold sore on my mouth. I have never had one before (although I have sufferred with cankor sores in the past)…. I assume this is another sign of detox?
Thanks
Hi Robert,
Cold sores are very common. Dab toothpaste on it 4 times a day is the best. Salt works but is very painful.
Hi Everyone…God Bless each of you as you continue on your journey of fasting. Be encourage
Keith101, thanks for the information because the pain in my upper back does come and go.
If I wanted to detox my body more, what else could I add to the fast. This is day 14…Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow.
Much love
Hi JohnV, I am drinking both juice and water on my fast but I drink more water than juice. I only use the juice every 3 or 4 days when I am really weak. I had a really low energy day on yesterday. I juiced 1 lemon, 3 pears, 1 orange, and 3 apples and drink that but it took awhile for my energy level to come back up. I really believe that my body is releasing way more toxins than I thought I had. My body is really going through a lot of changes and I am believing it is for the better. Hopefully, in Oct. or Nov. I will do a 10 day juice fast.
Hi robert
Thanks for your comment on the upgrade of our site.
I am sure tom will do his bes to implement this if possable.
I have been on juice now for 3 days.
My base for juice is tomatoes and is great in properties for antioxadents, i have also been taking natural youghurt for the intestines after fasting on water.
The only symptoms i have had is wind lol
best wishes on your fast robert.
I have also heard of symtoms relating to cold soars,i feel for you on your fast you have went through torture.
But i know you will come through this a better person.
Hi boothed.
Are you taking enemas?
I would recomend them for speeding up the detox, i have said that even after taking enemas after 3 weeks my body was still in a toxic phase.
When i went to the loo i was still passing bad waste that was lying in the intestines.This did relieve my back ache but rest as much as you can, posture can have an affect to.
best regards keith.
This is a great website.
I start fasting tomorrow; i have done this in the past but struggle to complete a week as i loose focus. The main reason is for my health which has deteriorated over the past two years and i do know fasting will greatly help.
Robert.
To add to my last post.
detoxing will flare up old symtoms that you have had in the past but is all part of the body healing itself.
As tom said toothpaste or try dabbing listerine on the soar.
regards keith.
Hi Suzanne.
A big welcome to fasting.ws
Will you be doing a juice fast or a water fast?
You will have all the help you need on our site that is dedicated to putting 100% focus on your fasting journey.
We are all committed to helping eachother.
We all do our very best to answer your concerns.
Tom is the site Head. His Expertize is 2nd to none.
I have just finished a 30 day water fast for a mind body and spiritual cleanse and will be here to answer some of your questions.
Robert, boothed, sarah, johnv, lena, samanthakelli, racheal, and many others are here to help you.
best regards keith.
Hi sarah
How are you?
Have you had your tummy checked yet?
Please keep us posted on how you are.
Best wishes keith.
Hi Keith,
Thanks for the kind note. In previous fasts i find it easier to do a water fast, typically i would eat nothing from the time i rise up then get plently of water in the evening.
If i do a juice fast then i would be easily tempted to go for sweets as well then before you know it i’m onto food again.
I do office work so there is no physical strain on my body.
Hi Suzzane,
Welcome, how long do you plan to fast? I am on a 21 day water and juice fast. I work in an office also but sometimes my energy level was so low I could barely make it to work. I incorate the juice in my fast for energy and cleasing. Be blessed.
Keith101, I only did one enema and I drink a cleansing green tea. I purchased the enema at Walmart. Is that okay because I still have one left.
Thanks,
Much love
Hi all
I have a few new friends joining fasting.ws very soon from other sites that does not have the passion and comitment for fasting as we all have.
We are all here to improve in our health.
Our body, our mind, our spirit,
Fasting has improved all 3 for me.
I have a spiritual peace inside and more compassion for others.
We are all on the same path and wish i could share how i feel with you all, but i cannot.
The only thing i can say is that if you finish what you have set out to acomplish in fasting then you start to see a bigger picture.
You have all found this site as with me!
God has a plan for you.
Blessings and best regards keith.
Hi boothed
I would like to water fast for 21 days, that would be a milestone and a massive boost for my health. Rather than juice fasting i could add tea for energy.
I’m very good at doing things in a group environment whether in person or online but rubbish at doing some things by myself, the motivation is not the same.
Switching off now and will post my progres starting tomorrow.
Much love
Suzanne
Hi boothed
You are a great comforter on this site.
I have taken enemas every 4 days on my water fast.
I have taken Picolax from the chemist.
I have done salt water flushings which truly is not that good.
Taking enemas did relieve,joint pain and back pain, and speed up the detox.
Even after 3 weeks taking enemas i still had dad waste that was in the in the intestines slowing my detox.
Hope this helps you.
Best regards keith.
Hi suzanne
i to had to go straight into a water fast.
My symptoms were really bad with depression, drugs, and alcohol.
Stay focuced and be positive and you will see your life change forever.
Whether it be for waight loss, mind, or a spiritual cleanse.
We are here to help.
I train at the Gym 4 days a week and very keyed up on diet, after your fast i can help you set some goals on a healthy diet on healthy eating.
I have trained in karate, boxing, tai boxing, and love the sauna after lol
Warm welcolms keith.
Tom is also here for your needs.
And again thanks for joining fasting.ws
Spread the good news that we are here to change lives forever through our policy that we really do care!
best regards keith.
Hi Suzanne, welcome to the site. I also do office work but like boothed I feel so weak on water only I can even sit up straight. Best wishes on your fast.
Rob
Hi Keith, yes today my symptoms are even worse… I must be really toxic. This 21 day juice fast is my first in years so it’s to be expected, I guess.
Update on Day 10 of my fast:
Pain throughout my body (part of my condition but worse now that I’m fasting)…. Cold Sore and very dry lips… not sure if this from fasting or could I possibly missing some key nutrients while fasting? Feeling weak… I’m still experiencing some pain med detox symptoms. I have been off pain meds for 6 months and my detox symptoms had long since cleared but now that I’m fasting those weird symtpoms are back again….. Also, hunger pains in the stomach are still there…..
Anyway, best wishes to all as you continue your fasting.
Rob
Hello everyone,
I am water fasting for 4 days..this will be a first as have only managed one day before on water only.
I have been reading your posts everyday..keep it up everyone, good work!
Sarah
hi Robert
Are you taking enough fluids onboard?
Try increasind your water intake.
regards keith.
Hi Sarah
Has the lump gone in your tummy?
Or have you had it looked at
best regards keith.
Hi keith, I cant feel it at the moment, but I usually only notice it after fasting for a few days so will let you know then.
Sarah
Good Morning to All, may this day and from this moment on be very properous in the Lord.
Hi Keith101, I know I am very toxic because I still have a little nudge in my back and sometimes even my bones hurt. Therefore, I will do the enema a couple more times. Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate you taking your time to encourage and share with us. God Bless…
To all–Be encourage and know that the prize is worth the pain…LOL We are all here seeking different things as we fast and God has brought us together to encourage one another, to help one another and to let us know that “We can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengtens us.”
Much Love
Hi boothed
I will tell you a true story that will ease your pain.
A coupple of years ago i was walking to my local shop, when i saw an old man lying half on the kerb and half on the road.
Kerb means sidewalk if your from America LOL.
This man was really drunk, but much to my concerns everybody was just walking past him, so i went over to help him up, at the same time as i was bending over i felt something touch my sholder? my first responce was to reach round and grab it.
To my shock i grabed a budjie that decided to perch on me.
So now im helping the old man up and holding a budjie at the same time. I helped the man into a doorway but didnt know what to do with this bird in my hand.
My first reaction was to go into the shop and buy it some trill,as i was entering the shop 2 ladys were standing outside.
She said to me.
What are you doing? are you taking your budjie for a walk?
My face went bright red.
The budjie was donated to my sister where it still lives today.its name is Bruce.
This is a true story.lol
Best regards keith.
Hi all
I said in the past that i would share my first 10 day water fast diary.
Sorry i have been busy i will post it to Tom tomorrow so he can edit it and post it on the site.
best regards keith.
Thanks Keith and I did…LOL
Hi Boothed.
I hope my story cheered you up
With best regards keith.
lol.
Good evening/morning/afternoon everyone, it’s evening in London, UK !
I failed my first day of fasting today, it began well and i managed to focus on my goal but this evening i did have a light meal. I’m disappointed but will be back at it tomorrow, i just need to apply more will power.
I hope everyone who’s fasting at the moment managed their day better than i did.
Much love
Hi Suzanne
I am here in the uk to.
Dont feel bad about breaking your fast!
I takes a lot of willpower to even think about fasting.
We are here for you.
Stay strong and allow peace of mind set in.
Let go of your fears and allow god into your fast.
I have done a 30 day water fast.
This ended on sunday and now on juice/solids soon.
Your fast will change your life Suzanne.
this will give you power and streangth in many aspects in your life.
With Best regards keith.
Hi all
I would like to start a competition?
If any one guesses my dogs name?
Then they will win a free T-shirt.
The logo will be!
FASTING.WS
UNDER LOGO
FASTING FOR FREEDOM
1 clue given every week starts, friday 25 sep 2009
I guess …Woofer,
Divine is guessing …..Fido.
Hi everyone,
Hope you’re all doing well. Just wanted to pop in and give an update.
I’m now on day 19 of my juice fast. I basically feel how I always do when I’m eating normally..alright, not that great.
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of red spots on my face. That’s never happened before, so hopefully that’s a good sign.
Other than that, my tongue is finally starting to be less yellow. Now it’s mainly white, which is how it’s always been for me. The edges seem to be a bit clearer though.
On the weight loss front..I haven’t lost anything in a week! Pretty disappointing. I’ve only lost 9 pounds in 19 days! Doesn’t seem like things are going to budge anymore, but I’ll be happy as long as my skin improves.
Hi Lena,
Never here of red spots caused by juice fasting. Keep us posted. Could be a reaction to to much acid in the juices.
Hi lena
It feels like months that you posted your last message.
It really is nice hearing from you.
I think i will be on this site forever!
So if anyone decides to leave and start another fast in 5yrs.
I will still be here lol.
Bless you all and dont forget the comp,it starts tomorrow.
Clues given every friday.
To cheer you all up on your fasting journey.
I have been there ,so i really understand how you all feel,
So get guessing and win this Te-Shirt.
best regards keith.
Hi lena!
Good to hear from you! what day are you on now? Must be hard not losing any more weight, lets just hope it just starts comming off quickly for you!
Sarah
I just found out that my Dad had a stroke last night. They are saying it was only a minor one, but he cant use one side of his body, or swallow properly. He was really sick last year.. in hospital for three months with some rare auto amune thing, Im worried about his recovery, still not fully well from the last time he was in hospital. he is only 48.
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes,
Stokes are diet related and completely preventable. I hope you can have a good influence toward eating healthy. But if he does not change…..
Hi Sarah
I am really sorry to hear that youd father has taken a minor stroke.
One of my friends that is 60, had a minor stroke, he trained at the jym for over 30 years, but he has fully recovered, he is on meds, but he is fine now.
I will pray for your dad.
Sincere reguards keith.
Good Morning to all…May the God of peace surround you all today.
Hi Sarah, I will keep your father in my prayers. Your father is young and I know God to be a healer. I Decree and Declare that every organ and tissue of his body functions in the perfection that God created it to function. God’s word is mainifest in his body causing a complete recovery. Be encourage my Sister.
Welcome back Lena, good to hear from you. I am glad your skin is in approving. You may not have lost all the weight you wanted to but you did lose 19 lbs. That’s great!
Robert, hang in there and you will have better days. I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strenghtens me. Be Bless.
I am on my 17th day of my water and juice fast. Yeaaaaaaaaaa
I have lost some weight but don’t know how much. I am looking for great and wonderful things from the Lord. In addition, I am looking for some health issues to be destroyed such as high blood pressure. God and fasting is able!
Much love,
Hi Robert
How are you today?
I was thinking about you last night.
This is day 12 for you today? there is no shame in haulting your fast if you need to?
I hope you can still stay here and use your experiance to help others.
My first water fast was for 10 days but i planned it for 2 weeks.
I have had fears on my first fast! but for me the rewards were amazing, i dusted myself down and got on with my 2nd water fast soon after.
Let us all know how you are feeling?
Best regards for you Robert.
Hi Suzzane, Keep that persistance and you shall succeed.Be blessed. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again. We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus.
Much love
Hi johnv
Are you still with us?
best regards keith.
Hi Lena
i have read about your spots, on utube.
A gent was doing a 40 day water fast did have the same problems as you with spots,but they did clear up,his skin looked really youthfull on the 21 day, but spots can occur anytime into your fast?
I have have also noticed during my 30 day water fast, that around about day 15-16 my skin was more oily,but started using face skrubs, then used a male mosturiser after, and my skin did look more youthfull, and felt really cleansed.
Hope this helps you Lena
Best regards keith.
Suzanne.
Dust yourslf down and move on and learn from your experiance.
This does happen to a lot of fasters!
Focus your mind on 4 days to start? see how you get on?
Please keep us all posted on your progress.
Thank you for your honesty.
With best regards keith.
Hey good guess Tom
But miles out lol.
No where neer!
Regards keith
Sorry but you cant win anyway, as you are the site Head lol.
Ok This is the start day of my COMPITITION!
Yippee i hear you all saying! lol
Ok.
1st Clue…..He is an Irish Wolfhound!
Thats all i can give you at the moment…
Best of luck all.
regards keith.
I have noticed, One of my dear sheep is Missing?
Racheal!
She was a really dear friend to us all.
I will email here to see how she is doing?
I will keep you posted on how she is doing with her permission,
I find it really sad when i see some of my friends i have made on this site leave!
Tom is in the psocess of upgrading the site.
Please leave comments on what you would enjoy from the site?
With sincere regards keith
Hi boothed
That was a really nice comment to leave sarah!
congratz on your 17 day.
Good tidings and blessing you are a very special person on the site.
Warm regards keith.
Boothed i am looking at some possible promotions for Fasting.ws
Your advice and others on the site would welcome for the growth of the site.
Thanks.
Hi Keith, yes this is day 12. I do not plan to quit now. Yes, I feel quite bad but I am hoping it is all a good sign. I still plan to do at least 21 days. I will then decide if I should increase it to 25 or possibly 30 days.
Rob
Hi Lena, nice to hear from you. The spots are likely a sign of detoxification. Don’t give up now!
Rob
Hi Keith, Racheal mentioned she was going away and wouldn’t be back until October and would then post again upon her return. She is continuing her fast while she is away.
Hi Robert
I have talked to my mother about starting another 30 day water fast.
I Know this sounds crazy to you all, but i have read up a lot on fasting.
[Master fasting]… this is allways good to study .
After talking to my mother and family, i have decided to start another 30 day water fast back to back, i have lined my intestines with healthy bacteria.
If at anytime i feel unsafe, and really unwell ,then my 2nd water fast will be halted.
My 2nd fast has been discussed with my family and they have allowed me to do this. The changes they have seen in me are emense.
I have looked at all the goods and bads.
My 2nd fast has nothing to do with fasting.ws
Nor any other site, my reasons are strictly personal.
With best regards keith.
I have the power over my mind, and the strength to follow through with
My 2nd water fast. As of day 1 tomorrow.
I Have in the last few days taken organic soups, to end my 1st fast.
blessings and regards keith.
Hey all, I’m the “new guy”, lol. The name’s Tom or the nickname “seeker” will do also.
. I’m gonna hafta set up some time for me to do an extended fast. I’ve actually heard from some sources that once you get to about 21-30 days you learn to live off of a different (spiritual) energy source. Now i’m no enlightened master but i’d be curious to test this claim.
Keith your willpower is admirable. The highest i’ve heard anyone go is 80,[unless you include Hira Mantak? The sungazer who claimed like 238(?) days water alone O.o], so 60 sounds like quite an adventure. But hey man, go for it and keep logs, I’d be interested to hear how it goes. I”M BEHIND YA 100%!!
Btw what kind of water do you guys use. When i fast i usually just use poland springs bottled water, but with wat i’ve been reading on plastic leeching, i’m wondering if i should switch to some glass bottled water? What do you guys recommend?
Hi seeker1
I have been waiting for you to show up and bless us with your wisdom.
Thank you and welcome to fasting.ws
Distilled, would be no 1, spring 2 nd, tap bad idea on water fasts.
thanks and try not to over power us all with your wisdom lol.
God bless and best regards keith.
Hi Keith, for such a long water fast you may want to have doctor supervision or at least have a check up every once in a while to ensure your electrolytes / potassium levels etc are okay. The following site lists doctors that are trained in this
http://www.iahp.net/
You should be able to find one in the UK or maybe your own doctor?
Hi Keith,
Thanks for your support! I’m glad you’re still here. I also read your testimony and thought it was wonderfully brave of you to share.
Thanks for letting me know about the other gentleman’s experience with water fasting. My spots are even worse than yesterday, and I look pretty terrifying!
I really hope they’ll clear up at the end. I have always had bad skin, but I’ve never looked this bad. The bumps are all over my face…even on my eyelids/forehead. I think I’ll avoid the mirror for the next few days!
Good luck on your second fast!
Hi Tom,
Thanks for your response. They seem worse than before, but I’m hoping it’s just my body purging! I’m not sure what I’ll do if they don’t clear up by the end.
Hi Sarah,
Thank you! I’m on day 20 now. The scale finally went down a bit today, but I wonder if it would have happened anyway. Yesterday I did some very light exercise and started drinking cayenne water again.
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
Hi Boothed,
Congrats on completing 17 days! Glad things sound like they’re going great.
I would have been very happy with 19 pounds! But I only lost 9 pounds in 19 days
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Hi Rob,
Thank you for the support! I really hope it’s just a temporary sign of detox as well. I saw that you weren’t feeling so great either, so I also encourage you to keep at it.
Hi Seeker1,
Welcome to the site! It sounds like fasting is a freqent thing for you? What’s your method?
Hi Keith,
. I understand the choices but what i was concerned about was two thing
Thanks for the welcome. I still have yet to discover this “overpowering wisdom” that u mention but if i ever do i’ll let ya know
A.) The plastic used to make most bottles release toxins in the water which have been linked to cancer, reproductive disorders and an increase of estrogen in men. It also contains “phyto-estrogens” which mimic the effect of estrogen in the body which could easily cause or exastrobate the above conditions.
B.) I read that long term use of distilled water can actually leech minerals from your body.
Now obviously i have no proof of either and i don’t 100% believe with point B, however I am curious what you guys think about this. Being the perfectionist i am, i always want to make sure I stack the deck in my favour during detox.
Hi Lena,
. I’m actually thinking of doing a 20-20, first on green juices then water. But I think the key to contolling desire for food is to avoid ALL sugar(including fruits), heated fats, meat, milk, eggs and anything that tastes ReALLY good, lol. Just eat unseasoned brown rice and steamed brocolli for like 30 days. I swear it’s like just as hard as juice fasting and reaps similar rewards. Cravings just DISAPPEAR. Though of course water fasting does a much better job 
I don’t really use a method…i guess u could just call it being broke, lol. I really only eat about 1 meal a day occasionally 2, but it’s not much. I find that the more i eat the more i want to eat, so i’m very careful concerning that. But yeah i mean, sum days i’ll just wake up, drag my ass to cvs, buy a jug for $2 and make it last for a 2 days fast until i can get some food. Of course now that i actually have a job i started eating again and i realize what an addiction it is. Unfortunatly i find it impossible to put on wieght, so building up for a fast wont do it for me
HELLO EVERYONE!
My name it Katie and i’ve just registered with this site it looks fantastic. I’ve experienced the fantastic benifits of fasting an a few previous occasions. I have completed my longest water fast of 14 days and several shorter 3-5 day fasts. I usually find it hard to stick to anything longer than 14 days as commitments sometimes get in the way and also some failures along the way. i have decided not to tell anyone about fasting because they have been very dismissive of the idea previously. So today is day one of a 7 day water fast!!!!
My motivation is primarily weight loss and psychological clarity. Would anyone like to correspond with me during our fasts?
I’m not sure if this is how the site operates but i thought i’d throw out a few general questions
Any tips for the first few days of a water fast?
Is it better to be more active or sedentary? Would exercise on the first few days deplete glycogen and glucose quicker and therefore speed up the fading of hunger signals?
I have quite a bit of trouble sleeping does anyone else experience this?
Keep up the great work and stay true to your plan. Here’s some of my own motivation that i repeat to myslelf i hope some of you can get something out of it!
1. Everyday is one step closer to the future you dream of
2. To love others you must love yourself
3. What is harder, existing in this place of self unacceptance or taking action to achieve your goals.
4. Don’t focus so much on how hard it is, think about what it is bringing to your life. Healing, Comfort, Energy, Self Acceptance.
Repeat. I believe in myself. I am enriching my life by taking only one element out of it for a short time
Well i hope to hear back from some of you!!!
Katie
Hi Katie, welcome to the site. All of us on the site are happy to correspond with you while you are on your fast. I’m on my 12th day of a 21 day juice fast. I’m trying water only this weekend and I’ll see how it goes. I tried this last weekend but only lasted 1.5 days because I was just too weak and my liver and kidneys were hurting so I went back to juice. Thanks for your words of encouragement. I tell myself similar things. It’s amazing how food just wants to rule your life so you just have to keep saying no to yourself when fasting. Take care.
Rob
Seeker 1 – Welcome to the site. From what I hear, distilled water is the best while fasting.
Rob
hi Seeker1
You bring a smile to my face when i read your posts lol.
Yeah i have read up on what you are saying about distilled water, there are some debates about this? whether to use it on long water fasting, so i know what you are saying!
I do use spring water out of glass bottles whilst i was on my 1st fast.
Thanx for sharing that about plastic bottled water.
Im sure you will be a credit to the site.
best regards keith.
Hi Lena, Boothed, Robert, Sarah, johnv, Suzanne,
And a big welcome to Katie and Seeker1.
Suzanne,keep your chin up we are all here to help, and support you.
best regards keith.
NEWS FLASH…….
Did you know that fasting is taking America by Storm.lol
hi all this is now day 1 of my 2nd 30 day water fast.
A special thank you for you seeker1,for your support whilst i fasted the 1st time :]..
best regards keith.
Robert,
yeah i will be having check ups from my doctor, every now and again, just for peace of mind, i think i will reduce the amount of enemas i take this time around to 1 in every 6 days? the worst time for me on my last fast; was the last week, every hour felt like a day, and time seemed to slow right down, but the funny thing was, the fact that this is when i felt the most amazing peace within .
best regards keith.
Seeker1 i will be on various sites later spreading the good news about Fasting.ws I will leave a message for you on YB.
Best regards keith.
Hi all
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FASTING.WS
UNDER LOGO!
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ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS NAME MY DOG?
THE WINNER WILL BE SENT THEIR FREE T-SHIRT, SWEAT-SHIRT IN THE POST, TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE
THE WINNER CAN CHOOSE WHATEVER LOGO ON THE REVERSE OF THE T-SHIRT,SWEAT-SHIRT, RESPECTFUL OF WORDING !
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There are more free promotions to come !
Best regards keith.
Hi Lena
I will be here for a very long time.
Thank you for your kind words, [it is blessed people like yourself] that make this site a blessing to log onto,
Tom mentioned about acid in the juice that might be causing this?
Lena i have prayed on the road you should go?
I may get some bad responces from others, but i feel in my spirit that you should try a water only cleanse?
If you are in an office sitting down this is possable !
Try 7-10 days ? let me know? i know my words conflict with your juice fast, but i have a really good feeling on this !
Best wishes as allways keith.
hmmmm, bob, toby, biscuit?
I think I might be allergic to something in our water…. everytime i have a shower lately my skin looks and feels like its got sunburn.And its so dry and alittle itchy. It last for about an hour.I’ve never had this before.
Hi Sourgrapes,
Have you changed your shampoo, soap or laundry detergent lately?
Hi Sourgrapes
. But anyway, i notice that when i shower at my normal household I always exit the shower with redness and ichyness (not immediatly as i exit but when i dry off), i also notice i get mad dandruff after “usual” showers.
), it wasn’t filled with chorine and they were usually taking in enough EFAs that it wouldn’t bother them. Most humans if they were at the point in civilization where bathing was considered “nessescity”(i can’t spell :p ), would just jump in a river. I would also watch what kind of shampoos and soaps you use. Completely natural ingrediants are ideal obviously. But alot of modern make-ups, skin care and such are loaded with chemicals that irritate the skin, clog the pores and cause your skin to age prematuraly.
Do you usually have dry skin or do you only notice it after the shower. Do you take hot, warm or cool showers? and does your tap water contain chlorine in it?
The reason i ask is threefold. I personally have very sensitive skin, i actually have wats called Keratosis Polaris which is basically “chicken skin” which looks like i have goose bumbs alot, lol. I had a fun childhood
The chlorine in water alone will mess up your skin over prolonged use, however it’s even worse when you take hot showers because it’s absorbed through your pores. Also hot water destroys all of the natural oils on you skin that protect it and keep it soft.
Whenever i see a condition that seems to be caused by “modern marvels” i usually just ask “well how is it done in nature?”. Humans never bathed in hot water before unless they found hotsprings(which are amazingly rare) and even if they chilled in there for a bit(who could resist
What’s funny is that most skin conditons tend to go away after an extended water/juice fast.
Try buying a filter for your shower and try using cool (or cold if you can tolerate it) showers and see if that helps. Recent studies suggest that shower heads may actually develop biofilm or coats of slime that spray bateria and micro-baddies at ya. Though i don’t believe in the microbe theory of disease this could potentially aggrivate some skin situations. Also application of Xtra Virgin Coconut oil has been known to work wonders in place of commercial toxic lotions and moisturizers. As for the scalp try Tea Tree Oil.
I think another factor (and i’m not 100% on this yet) is having enough dietary cholesterol and saturated fat in a raw state. I’ve found that heating fats makes them go rancid so I thought about trying raw milk/cream (my morals resrict me from raw eggs yolk and any flesh foods) or coconuts(the only vegetarian source of saturated fat i know of). Though saturated fats can withstand more heat before becoming toxic, so…idk, but you may want to experiment with that. I will say Raw Cream and Berries is just mmmMMMMmmm(Shivers with delight).
Best of luck to you.
http://www.kenrico.com/showerhead.html
Here’s a decent shower filter. Do some research on the negetive Ion, apparently it’s quite a healer.
-best wishes
Hi Seeker1, thanks for your help, I do take hot showers and there is cloriene & fluride in the water, It has never been a problem before, tho I do have dry skin normally and I also get an itchy scalp alot. Maybe this was the reason and now Im more sensitive to it. Am looking at filters now and will buy one once have done some research into the best quality for the best price!
Im not too keen on cold showers but I will give it a try in the meantime. As for soaps,lotions and make up, I don’t use them very often except for soap, think i’ll look out for something abit more natural.
Thanks again
Sarah
Hi to all and God bless each and everyone of you.
Welcome Seeker1 and Katie. It is great to have you on the website.
Keith, I will keep you in my prayers as you embark on your second 30-day fast. Be blessed…
To all those that are on their fast and those that plan to start a fast, be encourage.
Much love,
Deborah
Seeker1
I am so glad that i Led you to this site, you mix of wisdom with a really nice scence of humour, brings joy to others.
Day 2 i have decided to go back onto organic soup, as 30 day water only fasting was enough for me to gain what i set out to achieve, “On” my 3rd water fast, I have gained experiance of the spirit, i do not need to prove anything at all, at the momment !
The only true thing fasting has proved to me, is that self detox will gain spiritual harmony to those “LOST” whether in bondage of pain, and slavery to addictions.
I have been there !!! My compassion lies with you all focuced on achieving your goals.
I will however start a new water fast in a few months. This will be for “40 days”, I will be hoping to keep a daily video diary !
if possable?
“I will look into this”.
You can watch a daily account on my progress .
“I will be looking to”
post my daily video diary on this site if possible? And look at other ways, i/e… U Tube. for a Full daily account of how i feel.
I will talk to Tom on the possibilities of this?
I will be suppervised by a doctor weekly for full blood reports,
But this will only be when i am, mentally, bodily, and spiritually, focused for all the right reasons.
I will need time to prepair for this on water alone.
to achieve this.
Best regards keith.
Hi Boothed
Bless you for your prayers, i have haulted my 3rd water fast for something “bigger” and “better”, to be guided by the “Holly” “Spirt”.
My 3rd Water Fast, gave me insight into my future, I trully have been blessed by my recently finished 30 days on water only fast,
My next fast will last 40 days, but i need to find comfort, and guidance to do this, “Through” deep prayer and meditation !
Bless and best regards keith.
Sarah, Aww thank you for guessing on my dogs name.
You are sweet.
Sorry that you were wrong !
Really wish you were right.
Keep guessing, you can win this, T-Shirt/Sweat-Shirt for your child, your husband? lol
Think Irish Wolfhound?
Best of luck.
2nd clue soon.
If at the end of 4 weeks, i will start hang the man?
Meaning !
G———/—-?
As[G]in the first word lol.
I am here to help you all, with support, in fasting, i thought this comp can ease what you are all going through in your fasting journey,
Any new ideas are welcome.
Blessings keith.
So the dogs name G———/—-? has two words and starts with the letter G.
Hi all
how are you all today?
My last post was an eg…I am only looking for his first name lol
Hi Boothed
How are you today?
This must be day 20 for you fasting?
Have you noticed a change yet on your skin.Please keep us posted on your progress?
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Sarah
How are you today,and how is your father?
Hi Robert what day is this for you on your fasting?
Hi lena have you tryed a short water fast for your skin problems you are having !
Have they continued getting worse?
Keep us posted.
Hi Seeker1 how are you doing?…have you decided what you will be doing in the near future?
Best regards keith.
Hi Keith101…Yes, I notice my skin this morning, my completion is very clear and now I can really see the moles or so they say the age spots…LOL My skin really looks cleaner and lighter. I am glad that you are waiting for the Holy Spirit to lead you on your next fast. We don’t want to get caught up in the act and not the spiritual aspect of what we are seeking. God wants us to use wisdom in all things. I believe through the Holy Spirit God will show us great and mighty things and use us for His Glory. “The blessings of the Lord maketh rich and addeth no sorrow.”
This is my 20th day and I started drinking water on the 14th day. I am at work and feeling much better. I put some lemon in my water on last night and this morning. My blood pressure is down and I receive my healing from the Lord. I have lost weight but don’t know how much. I am starting to fit back into most of my clothes. On Wednesday, I will start back on the juice and yogurt, Thursday, I plan to cook some chicken noodle soup, and Friday, I will incorate solids back into my meals. Keith is that okay?
To each person, please be blessed and encourage. Hold onto Gods unchanging hand and you can’t go wrong.
Praise the Lord…I am excited about what God is going to do in my life.
Much love
Boothed i am so happy for you.
Your words of wisdom are allways great to hear,there is no greater high than being filled with the “Holy Spirit, whilst fasting.
I would recomend you go back to juice the first few days, then start adding back healthy bacteria into your intestines before going back to solids, i introduced natural youghurt after a few days to prepair myself for solids, organic soups, then a small salad at the end, to see how the body reacts?
As you know i “Water fasted, which is harder on the body returning to the norm?
This was safe for me, and i have had no problems at all.
You are a blessing to this site and i really hope you stay with us, helping and guiding, others.
You will have to buy a whole new wardrobe of clothes now, ! your husband will have to work overtime to pay for it lol
God bless you on your new journey Boothed, “God has a plan for you.
Regards keith.
Tom
Would it be possable? on your future upgrade of your site, to add “Something” that would let us all know who is logged on?
Thanks Keith, I appreciate all your insight. Have an awesome day because this is the day that the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it.
Good evening all,
Thank you ever so much for the messages on encouragement on this forum. I set out to start fasting on Thursday last week but ending the day with a meal, and same on Friday.
I decided to start again on Saturday and have not had food or water since. This evening i am now having water with one squeezed lemon.
The reason for not having anything for the past 3 days was to have a break from food first so i could easily move onto water.
The first results is that my cough and heavy sneezing has reduced in strength and frequency (this has been one of my major health problems).
I have a painful but bearable back ache; i looked into why it was so and found out that it’s the release of toxins in the lower intestine (no idea if this is true).
All the best of health for everyone on this great forum.
Much Love
Suzanne
Suzanne, congratz on your firs day.
I have looked at your previous messages, we are all here to help you.
Nice words of advice from me, are stay strong,take baby steps, whether 1.2.3.4, to 10 days on a first fast.
We are all here to help you on your journey.
On my “30 day water fast i became at peace with myself and others.
I am here to share the good news with you, that whatever your pain, “Mind Body or Spirit?
Fasting is the most “Amazing road you will take in your life.
Stand firm in the comfort that “God is with you allways !
Best regards keith.
Hi Keith,
Yes. I’ve been testing my body to see how is respond to fasting again as it’s been awhile since my last fast. seeing as how i normally don’t eat very much anyway my body seems to adapt to it quite well. I fasted on the water the past 2 days and seemed fine, no “shock”. had a bagel today with a new friend of mine while waiting for the bus. It’s sick how we treat food as a social event or as a “pleasure ride” The more i think about it the more disgusted i get. Once i’m done my upcoming fast i’m going to stop eating for social or comfort/taste reasons and do it soley to stay alive so that i may continue doing what i was put here to do. So anyway, october 1st i’m starting a 10 day water fast to “test the waters” and if i feel strong enough after 10 then i’ll keep going. Regardless i’ll recover with some green juices and start a raw vegetarian diet. Now that i have a job i can FINALLY afford it. I’ve been waiting to do this since i was 16!!, LOLZ. So i’ll DEF keep u guys updated.
I’m willing to push myself to the limit this time as i’m rather inspired after reading the “essene gospel of peace”…kinda brought me to tears. I’m still going to have to do my work, but i may cut back on the schedule and spend some time in the woods. Whenever i’m under stress i can always go to the woods and find peace so i figure with that, some prayer/meditation, and the build up frustration, disgust and spiritual longing i should be able to reach my true goal of 40 days, if not this upcoming attempt then another in the future. So…let the fun begin >;)
Btw i was thinking of gorging on raw milk or cream just to pack on some last min fat/aminos. Any other suggestions as a last min “stock-up before the flood”?
Hi Keith, I am on day 15 of my juice fast. No improvement to my condition yet but I continue to get strong signs of detox, which I know is a good sign. The first weekend when I fasted on water only I noticed an improvement to my pain levels. However when I tried again last weekend there was no improvement. I am going to try water only again starting on Thursday and go right through the weekend (if I can make it). I find water fasting about 10 times harder than juice fasting but if it will help me more I am willing to go through it.
Rob
Seeker1
I remember your first words on this site without looking,
You talked about “Spiritual peace, and that you have not found this?
My family have noticed a massive change in me, for the better, through fasting.
Somtimes we get so wrapped up in life, that we forget who we really are?
I can only advise people on what to expet while fasting on water alone.
I really never expected to give feedback to others, but so glad i have.
As you know prossesed food has the “Composite to make the the body ill, “Even the spirit,
I have noticed you are a little down tonight Seeker1
The only reason i have noticed?…
I was looking at your words and saw them jump at me? are you “Contenplating to far ahead lol.
I am here for you friend ! we all are.
I was filled with the “Holy Spirit after day, “25″. My “30 day water fast gave me many gifts no 1… “Being more in tune with others.
“Almost like putting the car for a service, and “Fine” tuning it lol
Seeker1 keep up on what you have started.
There is no shame in tears, friend
I have felt lots of pain in my life.
God bless you
Best regards Keith.
Seeker1
I had to stuff my face with food lol, before i started my “30 day water fast. I trained at the jym 4 days a week,
My fast was for guidance.
I really recieved this with fasting.
You dont have to listen to me. “But” be guided by the “Spirit That you have inside.
Best regards Keith.
Robert
Water fasting is really hard, i was determined to see it to “30 days, my life has changed forever through “Water Fasting.
Juice fasting, is best for a fast matabolism.
I remember you telling me that you had probs moving from juice to water !
Try slowing down your juice intake, before moving onto water.
“Sugar levels”, will flucuate, making you feel ill.
I have had no probs Rob, switching from water to juice.
Blessings Robert Keith.
Hi Keith,
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Thanks for the words of encouragement. Yes, as you said my biggest issue is the spiritual “chaos”. i really just need to sit down, analize where i am and see if i can’t find some guidance on where i should be going. There’s alot of questions i have that i havn’t been able to settle on that sumtimes drive me mad.
I’m only alittle down on this subject because i feel bad that i’ve been unable to do an extended fast. I feel as if i can do better and i have a strong respect/love
for Christ, i wish to purify myself for His sake so that i can serve Him better, especially in these times. So yeah i’m alittle disappointed in myself so far, but it just drives me to work harder, and i know i’ll get there.
I have no shame in my tears, in fact i wecome them when i can get them, lol. I actually don’t cry very often and find it hard to sometimes, so when i get the oppertunity i JUMP on it. It actually feel REALLY good, like this crazy release that starts in my chest and just expands outward. I think i’ll watch a sad movie tonight
Yeah i just picked up 4 packs of raw cheese. over 100g of raw fat and protein in each pack, so i should have enough to recycle during my fast that i can stay alive lol. I’m actually REALLY excited to start, i know i’ll DEF get to 10days and i think once i reach there i’ll be able to keep going, hopefully to 30-40. Like i said i’ll def keep u posted, daily if possible.
I DO have another question though, it’s about enemas. now i don’t really have enough to get colonic, though i’m sure that would be ideal (i may save up for one later in the fast), but i’m very comfy and familiar with the salt water flush and normal enemas. The problem i have with both is that the SWF has salt and may disturb the electrolite balance(?) and the regular enema usually has some chemicals or sumthing (?) in it. So wat should i use? or rather what have you guys had success with? All answers are appreciated in advance
-Tom
Hi Seeker
Thanks for you support and encouragement to other fasters. For me a colonic only has value on day one of the fast and for patients who are bedridden. A basic water enema is very effective. I use it twice on the first day of the fast. Once on the second day and then every third day after that.
On the day I break the fast I take capsules of probiotics to replace my intestinal bacteria. Enema bags should look like a hot water bottle.
hello everyone,
My dad is doing ok, talked to him today, sounded very tired, they (the hospital) are still doing lots of tests on him.
Keith, the lump seems to have gone but I will keep an eye on it.
Tom, I have not changed soap, laundry powder, or shampoo, my skin is getting worse… was wondering if the dust storms we have been having could have something to do with it? I have never experianced a dust stom before. but if it is all the dust in the air then why is it so much worse when I have a shower?
Sarah
Hi Sourgrapes,
Buy some distilled water and wash with that. Heat it on the stove and use a ladle.
Try one bath without shampoo or soap then a few hours later with soap, then the next with shampoo.
Let’s go through a process of elimination. If distilled water causes a reaction then the water is a reactant with an air born toxin.
Seeker1
I was advised by Tom on salt water flushing,
I have done this on my “30 day water fast, for the first week,
i found it hard on my body, and moved on to chemist enemas, but i have looked at opinions?… that there is no need for enemas.
I dont, in my opinion agree with this.
After 3 weeks on water alone, i was still passing “waste that was lying in the intestines “Strange But True”
My enema intake was every 4 days.and felt better after taking one.
If You decide to take one on your fast?….then please buy a newspaper, and some extra toilet paper lol.
This did help me with hunger pangs to and slept like a baby.
Best wishes Tom,
I really hope you get to 40 days, but make sure your prepaired for this, it really takes, deep thought and as to why you are fasting,
It really is a “Mind body and spiritual battle.
Best wishes Keith.
Sarah
Thank you for letting us know about your father, i am so glad he is doing better.
When i look at my mother it really scares me to the point of thinking, what would i do without her, as she means, the “World to me.
God bless you and your father Sarah.
Best wishes Keith.
Good morning and I pray everyone is having a blessed day. I pray that you are receiving what you are fasting for.
Sarah, I am glad your father is doing better. Praise the Lord!
This is the last day of my fast and I know I will continue with some short fasts.I praise God for all that He has done on this fast. There is things that I want from the Lord and I know one fast will not get me to that point. I will continue to seek Him daily and I know He is a rewarder of those that seek Him diligently. To God be all glory and honor.
I truly thank each person for their prayers and support. Thank you Tom for allowing us to communicate with one another. Keith keith doing what you are doing but God is going to use you in a mighty way.
Be Blessed, Isaiah 40:31 says, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Much Love
Keith, I meant keep doing what you are doing…
My “First 10 Day “Water Fast Diary”
Tue 21st “July 2008.
Day 1…I arose early this morning, knowing that today was the start of my water fast, i had mentally prepaired myself 2 days prior.
I read up on the benifits of water fasting ie…”Mind, Body, and Spiritually.”
Cleansing the body of “Toxins.
There is also the added factor of rapid waight loss.
Through out this first day, i have been constantly plagued by a rumbling stomach, and hunger cravings,food is allways on my mind
It is now 1.30am, i have battled the cravings and time to end my first fast day.
Day 2…i have awoken with a bit of a soar head, and the cravings for food are worse now, but i am drinking pleanty of water.
i walked 2 miles today, not sure if that was a good idea.
4pm i fell asleep for a coupple of hours, when i awoke i was so hungry.”I managed to stave off the hunger by reading a book.
My water intake is around 3 liters a day.
I stayed up until 2am, went to bed still with food cravings.
Day 3…I couldnt sleep last night, even though i was really tired.
I got up at 9.30am,I felt as though i had been hit by a bus,i feel really drained today, the hunger is subsiding, but i am a bit shaky.
later in the day i walked about 4 miles. I really dont how i maneged that !
I think that i am starting to find hidden abilities through weakness, i think that when you are at your weakest thats when you start to become stronger, maby thats why i started this fast….amongst other things, iv noticed that i am starting to feel a bit more peacefull.
Went to bed late, not really that hungry.
Day 4…I awoke at 7am, still having sleeping problems, when i did sleep i was dreaming about food.
I am starting to notice some improvement on my skin, i have noticed i feel a bit bloated,
I looked up the net about being bloated, so i have decided to take a salt water flush, 4 teaspoons of salt to 1 ltr water and drink all at once,
Its 8pm i have taken the salt enema….YUK…”This has to be the most revolting thing iv taken in my life,
“Later on the “Hevens opened up !
It has taken 1hour 40mins to work through my system, and is not nice.
Went to bed at 12.
Day 5…I have had a great sleep last night, this morning i feel energized, with feelings of being more a peace within myself,i feel as though i have a bounce in my step today, but i have niticed that my kidneys are soar today, but nothing really painfull.
Tonight i will be trying something new, “Meditating a 1st for me.
Its now 11 pm, i have “Meditated and found it to be very relaxing. I feel my “Mind body and, “Spirit are moving back into balance, its a really strange feeling, over the last 5 days i have been trying to heal myself from the inside out, and it is trully working, over the years, i have tryed to heal myself from the outside in, this was to no avail,
This is an amazing learning, and healing experience for me.
Its 1am now and time to finish another day.
Day 6…This morning i feel really refreshed and started praying to “God for guidance in my life, i feel so peacefull, almost to the extent of being closer to “God, this is the first time i have felt this, in a very long time.
This is similar feelings to when i was baptised, in the sea 4 years previously. I broke down crying, before i was baptised, but had the same “Spiritual peace within.
11pm, my reflection over today, my life is really changing, my water intake, is about 3-4 liters.
Time to end another day.
Day 7…This morning i feel fine, energy levels seem to be dropping a little bit, but nothing i cannot handle.This is an amazing experiance for me.
11pm i have been reading my bible today quite a lot and reflecting on my past, i am definitally getting deeper into myself and my veiws on lots of things.
End of day 7.
Day 8…This morning i awoke with a feeling of well being, food is the furthast from my thoughts, i have been starting to get cold hands,so iv made an appointement to see the doctor to have a check up,
3 pm back from the doctors, and given the all clear so thats good.
9pm my last log for tonight; iv been feeling cold lately, so iv cranked the heating up to keep warm, when walking long journeys i get breathless so i have to rest more.
Day 9…Real peace is now really hitting me, I have never felt like this before.
7pm I am thinking and reflecting now a lot ! I am even starting to think lots more on the childreen in other countrys still srarving to death,
I think now that i am closer with the inner “Spirit.
1am.. I have been lost in thaught all day.Past emotions are starting to surface,
tomorrow is my last day on water
Day 10…Its finally here,my last day on water, tonight i will finish with an salt enema.
11pm my final reflection !…this has been such a journey for me and glad i held on for this 10 days on water alone, i will do this again in the future, i have cleaned some of the cobwebs from the closet and more “Spiritually at peace with myself, and others.
This was a daily account of my very first water fast in 2008.
My starting waight was 13st 4lbs.
My waight afrer 10 days on water only was 12st 1lbs
Best regards keith.
Hi Boothed
Thank you for your input on this site.
I left my first water fast dairy for you all to read, thats why it is good to keep 1, so i can reflect back on it, and learn more about my journey in life.
i have square eyes typing it, as i am a 1 finger typer lol
Hope you enjoy reading it.
My recent, 30 day water fast was the biggest, most beautifull thing i have achieved in my life.
God bless keith.
Seeker1 lol
yes before the flood, make sure the animals are onboard lol
Tom did mention to juice fast before moving onto water fasting, the thing is i started straight onto water fasting.
The body as you know, will use aminos from the muscles.
I trained at the gym, i was taking lost of amino pills, and creatine, i did prepair, mentally for this fast weeks before i set my mind to compleating it, water fasting is really hard to prepair for, as you never know what could go wrong?
I honestlly think 40 days would be the limit for me, there is nothing to prove after the 40 day mark.
Hi Srah
Hi Robert how are you both keeping today?
Best regards keith.
Keith, thanks for sharing you first 10 day water fast. I enjoyed reading it.
Thank you Boothed.
I am learning from my words to others.
I log onto this site every day and see others share the good news on fasting
I also work alongside others with drug habbits.
I will be meeting a really nice guy next week, who is lost in spirit through the use of drugs.
Sometimes i feel a little burdened, but this is where my life lies.
My schooling was never that great, but my Heart for the help of others is never ending.
Blessings Keith.
Keith, God can use anyone He desires to. You don’t have to have an education for God to use you.
Much Love,
Deborah
Hi Keith, still going strong. I’m on day 16 today. The hunger has never left me but I know a long fast is much more beneficial to the body so I’m sticking with it. Thanks for sharing your 10 day water fast diary. In the new year I’m going to take 2 weeks off of work and do a 16 day water fast… Thanks for the inspiration.
Rob
Hi Deborah, thanks for your words of encouragement. You seem very strong in the Lord. I pray that God would bless you as you fast.
Love in Jesus,
Rob
Hey all,
. I’m REALLY excited now i can’t wait. I just have to get some enemas from CVS and i’m set.
Just found some glass-bottled spring water from Italy and bought 6 bottles. Today is the last day i gorge on cheese. 2morrow i eat fruit only, stock up on potassium and do salt water flush thursday morn to start my fast. I actually got a friend of mine to do it with me so i have some in-person support too
quick question, should i use the saline thats in the enema or should i empty it and fill it with warm water?
thx.
Oh and Keith I understand using juicefasting to ease the body into things, but i’m not doing this for health reasons or weight-loss (though i welcome both if they occur), I’m doing this for spiritual reasons, namely showing dominance over my body. For too long my body/mind has influenced me to do harmful things, whether it be gluttonous, lustful, slothly or selfish/greedy or whatever. I’m sick of these impulses having such a strong influence over me that i feel i cannot control them. Also i hope to connect with God or my Higher Source or whatever for guidance as I feel torn and confused very often.
This is not just a thing i’m doing, or a game or anything. i’m SO SICK of the way i am that this will be a grand battle where i give my ALL, EVERYTHING, in rebellion to the things that enslave me.
But yeah, I will def keep you guys updated on how everything goes.
-peace
well said seeker…love you man..
Hi seeker1
I have looked at what Tom has said, about water enema bags and i totally agree with that, but on my 30 day water fast i did not know where to purchase the kit, until i found Toms site. There is a page on this site where you can purchase one
I will be purchasing one, on my next water fast.
I really did not enjoy the chemist enemas, even the salt water flushes were horrible,
Best wishes on your fast and keep a daily diary so you can look back on your progress.
I really hope you are guided on the right path.
This will be a real test of mind, body, and spirit for you.
Best regards Keith.
The best place to find and enema in the is usually the local drug stores or medical supply places. I find the salt water flush gall bladder flush hard to do and do not make me feel good. And enema works fine. You can by enemas on ebay.
Hi Rob
CONGRATS on day 16,i honestly know what your going through.
Fasting is differant for everyone, on what i have read from others, juice can be hard on hunger Robert, you are so close to your goal of 21 days.
Have you waighed yourself Rob?
Best regards Keith.
Hi Deborah
I was looking back on your posts, are you still on water?
Are you finishing your fast on water.
How long will your fast be for !
How are you feeling?
Bless Keith.
Hi Sarah
How is your father doing, and just as importent, how are you faring up? have you thought about endind your fast for the moment, as you must be under a lot of stress,
Sincere best wishes for you, and your father Keith.
Hi Keith,
Water enema BAGS? This sounds interesting. I took a look around the site but haven’t found where they’re sold. Link?
And yeah i much agree that warm water enemas would prolly be better then that saline chemical stuff. In the Essene Gospel of Peace they even said just go to a river and use NATURAL water. And i have started a blog which i will post daily on http://aseekersexperience.blogspot.com/ . But of course i’ll post here too
And yeah, i could def use some of those bags.
Seeker1
Thank you for correcting me on the water enema bag lol.
I could edit my words but i will have to leave there for others to see, i have no fear of learning from others, and thank you for your words.
You continue to make me smile and so glad you joined this site.
here in Scotland we improvise, with a bag” a tube, and a water pump lol.
You really made me cry with laughter.
Best regards Keith.
Here at the hospital we use the IV bags and tubes and buy the enema ends. First butt IV in history. LOL
Seeker1
The quickest most effective way in removing Toxic waste from the intestines is flushing water through the colone, this causes a healing Reflex.
Luke warm water is advisable to cleanse the lymph attached to the colone, hence waste is washed from the system.
You will feel uncomfortable the first time you use the enema kit attached to the bottle and not a bag lol
use filtered or spring water, above body temp.
pour the water slowly.
Sorry about the bag lol
Best regards Keith.
Hi keith, my dad is still in hospital and the tests and scans have come back negative for a stroke so they now don’t know what is going on. I ended my water fast a few days ago, only made it three days. I want to do another longer fast about ten days on water only, but probably wont do it for a few weeks. Have little motavation at the moment. Since finishing my 9 day juice fast a few weeks back, have been fasting 3-4 days each week. This has resulted in my losing about a kilo (2.5lb) a week. I believe my body is loving the three day break each week though I have to say my mind is still giving me a hard time with cravings and such.
Starting weight = 74kg
Current Weight = 66kg
Sarah
Hi Keith, I don’t have a huge weight problem although a bit of a pot belly, which my wife would be happy for me to get rid of (LOL). I’m six feet tall and started at 173 lbs on day one. Now I’m at 159 Ibs so I’ve lost 14 1bs so far and quite a bit of that came from my belly…. I might extend my fast to 25 days since I haven’t felt any better so far…. I’ve come this far so I may as well go further….
Rob
Hi Sarah, hope your Dad will be alright. I will pray for him.
Rob
Bless the Lord oh my soul, bless His holy name!
Praise the Lord everyone and I pray you are receiving your blessings from the Lord and fasting.
Keith, I finished my fast on the 29th and did my last 7 days on water. I broke my fast this morning with fresh juice and later added some broth from the chicken soup I made. You know what happens on the first day-nothing stays in. I still had toxins in my body earlier but I think most of the toxins have been release. I did eat a small amount of vegetables from the soup. My body seem to adjusting okay. I took off two days because I knew what would happen after drinking the juice. I got up and had a great devotion with the Lord, read my bible and have been reading an awesome book. I will eat raw vegetables on tomorrow and maybe eat a little more soup and drink juice and see how my body takes the food in.
Hi Robert, I am very excited for your persistance and pray that you will continue to push through. The fast is opening the door for God to heal you. Trust the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul. I don’t know how strong I am but my trust is in the Lord. Hold on…
Hi Seeker, My prayer is that you will find that spiritual guidance that you are looking for in the Lord because God can fulfill every void in your life. He can lead and guide you to all things. Be blessed in your fast.
Hi Sarah, I will continue to pray that what is going on in your Dad body will be revealed. I will pray for your continued strength. Psalms 34:15 says,”The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry.” Be blessed.
Please contine to pray for me that I will be all that God wants me to be.
Much Love,
Hi Seeker1
I wish you the best on your water fast, and hope you find what you are looking for. You told me on a differant site that you lasted 14 days, and you would like to go past the 21 day mark for spiritual guidance,
Your body will be tested to the limits.
When your body has been tested to the limit. Then the Spirit” kicks in
After this “HAPPENS”
You will be in no mans land.
This is the place where you will Find” your lifes destiny.
God bless you on your journey.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Boothed
I love it when i log onto this site and see your words of blessings for everyone.
Have you added natural yoghart before going onto solids as a feel this is the right wat to go, “whether juice/water fasting just take it easy and see how your body reacts to chicken and solids.
Dont jump back into the fire, remember you have came a long way to reach your goal.Stick by your guns lol.
Blessings and please dont leave us, i will miss your words.
God bless Keith.
Robert
Is the 6 pack showing yet lol
Bet the wife is proud of you, hope your little pot belly was not due to alcohol lol.
You have done so well on your fast, do you feel more content in yourself and others?
I found myself to be content with myself and with others.
Last thing Rob. I bet your love life has improved lol
I am 41 and still looking for mrs right guess this was Gods plan for me.
Wishing you and the wife all the very best in life.
Best regards Keith.
Ps. I will be going back to the gym next week as i need a sauna lol.
Sarah
I am glad it was not a stroke, and hope its nothing to serious, as i said to you that i worry about my mother as she is getting older and see it on her face, she is the only dear thing in my life that means anything to me at this moment in time,
Your time and support on this site Sarah is helping others, not just me i really hope it was a little blip for your dad.
And your waight loss is admirable.
Blessings for your family and you.
Best regards Keith.
hey Keith,
Interesting statment, i’ve heard such experiences mentioned before in books, i long to understand what that means. and the 14 day was a Master Cleanse… i’ve only gotten to 8 days on water in the past…that one was a failure… broke it with a cheese calzone (lowers head in shame)lol.
Hey Sara,
Sorry to hear about your dad, but it’s definatly cool that it wasn’t a stroke; though at the same time i’m sure the stress of not knowing wat it is could be just as nerve-racking. I pray you and your father find peace.
Also grats on the 3-4 days a week. thats basically what i did for awhile and my body eventually adapted to it, which made fasting alot easier. I’m sure your next fast will feel more natural.
Also about the cravings…i know everyone is different but i noticed that when i cut sugar out of my diet, cravings…not entirely disappeared but were MUCH easier to manage. I think it’s because when the brain gets a concentrated source of sugar like HFCS or refined white sugar it sees it as a “superior” source and thus will crave that over all things because in comparison it’s percieved as better, however when no unnatural sugar is taken cravings seem to be more nutritionally motivated.
U know now that i think about it…for some reason when the body is exposed to toxins or poisons it builds a resistance, then when it has a resistance but no harmful substance it begins to crave that harmful substance to keep a balance. I wonder how we would respond to certain foods after fasting…i suppose that would be a more accurate representation of how the food is truley tolerated…
crap i’m gettin carried away… uhhh….
>:{\./} ZOMG CLAMZORZ!!!!!! (runs away)
-best of luck to ya
This is the end of day one. no hunger or cravings or anything, i’ve kept my thoughts focused and i feel…different, lol. Not full of food XD. I keep getting this feeling that this world isn’t real; not the first time i’ve felt this way but it’s becoming consistant. I got a chance to stare at the setting sun which was nice, that always gives me a strong peaceful feeling. Also i took a salt water flush this morn, 500mL which went well but i’m gonna do another 1500mL to make sure i get it all out. then i sleep.
Thanks for that Tom LoL
I have not seen an enema kit here, maby i will have to imprivise on my next fast with a bottle and tube .. forget the laxitives from the chemist LoL i dare say it would be a bit difficult doing this when i am at my mothers house, with a bottle and tube :]..
Best regards Keith.
Hi seeker1
How are you feeling today?
What is your progress on your water fast. I will be looking forward for your daily input on this quest of yours, gaining peace and direction in your life. After day 8-9 will be a challenge for you and hope you surpass that days.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Sarah
Hi Boothed
Hi ROB
Hi Seeker1
Tom is looking into building a new page for us veteran Fasters So that we can have a page on our daily progress after fasting, and have our views on helping novis fasters see their goal through, with support from us Veterans.”
What i have heard?… This could be a private room for long time members with fasting experience to support and guide others.
Will you give some feedback on this?
Best regards Keith.
God bless each person and know that it is a blessing to be among the living today and have freewill to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
Hi Keith, I am still on water, juice, soup, and fruit. I did eat some chips yesterday…couldn’t help it. The chips was a bad ideal but I did not have any problems-I just don’t want to defeat the purpose for fasting. I have not had a piece of chicken yet and haven’t tried the yorgurt yet. Hopefully, I will get some yorgurt today. I did drop a few more pounds. Breaking the fast really feels like you are still on the fast.
Hey Keith,
Well last night i woke up around midnight because gramps had one of his loud workers cleaning the bathroom with ammonia, lol. I had my window open and fan running so i went to the window just to look outside as i couldn’t fall back asleep and i noticed how much fresher the air was. When i pulled my head away from the window i had this huge wave of ammonia hit and i was like “AW HEY-EL NO!” so i put in my thermal, 2-3 sweat shirts, grabbed a pillow and blanky and fell asleep under a tree. LOLZ! Unfortunatly it was VERY cold, i think it went down to like 40F. But i woke up this morning with fresh air in my lungs and surprisingly alot of energy. I noticed my energy start to fade after i warmed up in CVS though. Wierd, i’ll have to think about that one. Took a nap today, actually just woke up. Having some dizziness and slight nausia and it’s about time too. I thought i’d NEVER see detox symptpms after feeling so good the first day, but i’m glad my body is finally getting rid of those toxins and that i’m so easily coping with it. i’m starting to dream about food again HAHAHA. I just dreamt i was in a store buying 12grain bread, veganaise, soy cheese and peppered “Tofurky” along with lettuce and tomato. I’m going to be learning this meditation method from a self proclaimed “Enlightened Master” ( godsdirectcontact.com ) and i went to meet the contact person and they had these sandwichs and they were SOOOO delicious, you could TASTE the LOVE put into them ,lol. Though from wat i’ve studied the only good stuff in there is the lettuce and tomato O.o Though one day i would hope to be able nurish by body on spirit alone or at least use some technique to put aside the negetive aspects of some foods. That was i could enjoy certain foods without suffering the side effects. So until then i’ma jus go raw vegetarian following the essene gospel of peace.
Just did about 5-10 mins of BASIC yoga (upward and downward dog and the crow) and it really gave me a boost in energy. I may look into some light stretching.
My mind, i’ve noticed, when unoccupied has the tendancy to race. It senses my body wants food, so i’ll have to keep praying or reading.
Heh, it’s only day two, this is peanuts compared to my determination, no need to worry yet
-peace
and apparently now my eyes ar starting to change color…okay i’m officially STOKED
Hi Keith / Tom,
Great idea regarding the separate forum for “veteran” fasters. I hardly consider myself a veteran faster as this is the first fast I’ve done in about 5 years. However, after doing this fast I plan to continue regular fasting as a way of life. It would be great to have a space on the web to give and receive support.
Rob
Hi Rob
Email me coghill.tom@gmail.com with some personal info, fasting goals, present weight, any health issues, and a pic and I can make a post for you.
That is an idea beginner fasting support and veteran but most would be posting under beginner. Easy to do but I still like the idea of having support pages for commited fasters. It takes about 5 minutes to make a post with the icon as my connection speed is slow.
Hi all, just finishing day 19 of my fast. I have had water only all day today and half of yesterday. As usual I find it much more difficult than juice only but I want to try it again. On Monday when I’m back to work I will likely switch back to Juice. No pain relief yet for me but I continue to have very strong signs of detox such as weird pains that come and go that I don’t normally get in all areas of my body…. I also continue to get the “painkiller” detox symptoms that I had when I first stopped using these drugs about 6 months ago. Anyway, I guess it took a long time to get into a toxic state so it will take some time to get rid of it. At this point I’m aiming for 24 or 25 days for my fast…. not sure if I will go beyond this… I’ll take it day by day. Anyway, best wishes to all with your fast. I hope you get the results you are seeking.
Rob
HI EVERYONE!
For the next two days im going to drink lots of fresh juice in preparation for a week of water fasting. If I can make it I then I’ll go onto a 2 week fast.
Robert, congrats on day 19! that is awsome!
Keith, hmm i can hardly be called a Veteran, but I do think it sounds like a good idea! Paddy, Fang, umm need more clues!
Tom skin has cleared up alot, and so has the dust storms, so am thinking it was related…. plus I did buy myself a shower filter.
Lena…. How are you going? have not heard from you in a while?
Sarah
Hi everyone,
Sorry to be a downer, but I feel that people should hear all kinds of fasting experiences-I’m now on day 28 of my juice fast with no noticeable improvements whatsoever. Skin is actually a bit worse than before. Feeling very disappointed, as it doesn’t seem like any ‘miracles’ will happen in the last two days.
I feel like my actual hunger has returned in the last day or so. I might just break the fast early, since I don’t really see the point of finishing those last two days. I’ve missed food soooo much!
Tongue is still yellow, everything else is as it’s always been. I’ll admit that after a while I did feel like my senses were heightened, and I had a ‘heightened’ state of mind as well. But none of my physical ailments were healed, or even improved at all, which is the main reason I wanted to do this.
After I did not lose weight in over a week, I stopped weighing myself. I do think I’ve lost a little more (and only because I started drinking cayenne pepper water again), but overall it was probably about 15 pounds in 30 days (even though I started out, and still am, overweight).
Do I regret doing this? No (I might change my answer if the weight comes back!). But it personally wasn’t worth it for me, and I don’t expect that I’ll do this again.
Having said that, I do believe that fasting has merits for some people. I sincerely hope that everyone else still on their fasts get the results they seek.
Hi Lena,
That is a first in that there were no improvements in your life. Your body will have detoxified unless you are very healthy and had a great diet before fasting. Was this a strict juice fast if so I am in agreement with Robert who stated the juice fasting process may be slow and water fasting more effective. The slow weight loss also indicates this.
Hi Lena, I am sorry that you haven’t received the results you were hoping for. Please keep in mind that it takes many years to get toxic and 28 days of juice fasting just may not be long enough. The fact that your skin problem has worsened only proves that the fast is indeed doing something for you. You are detoxifying and this fast you are on may just be teaching you that it will take longer. If you need to quit, do so but try not to close your mind to fasting in the future. I haven’t noticed much results either (I’m on day 20) but I plan to do more fasting in the future as I know this is very very good for my health in the long term. I plan to fast one day per week and then in the new year I plan to do a two week water fast (I will take time off work for this). I bought a book on fasting from Dr. Joel Furhman and he said many conditions will only clear through water fasting as Juice fasting does not provide the complete rest the body needs. Take this for what it’s worth… Don’t give up keep trying. Remember Jesus loves you and wants to bless you. The greatest blessings in life come the hardest. Also don’t forget about manuka honey…. use it every day for several weeks and I’m sure you will see a difference from this as well. GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
Rob
Hi Lena
I have read what you have said. But” i cannot help but think how far you have came on your fast, 28 days and 15 lbs lighter thats great!!! never give up, there are many differant things to try, i will go hunting for you to see what i can come up with for skin inpuritys.
Here is your[1st] mirracle for you, some fasters dont get past their 1st day, that makes you Winner in all our eyes, towards the end of my 30 day water fast i did feel really deflated, but the last few days is when mirracles happened.
I had compleated something that not a lot of people have.
So keep your chin up Lena and finnish that last 2 days.
Bless and best regards Keith.
Hi Sarah
You made me smile with your last post, You should be a Master in Fasting” lol
Hows your husdand first of all? does he know you were fasting…he must have noticed your waight loss and been complimenting you. And keep us posted on your dad.
Best wishes for you and your family Keith.
ps sory your still wrong on the dogs name, But” very, very close lol.
Hi Rob
Your right on what you have said about juice/water fasting.
Sometimes people do not carry enough waight to sustain themselfes on a water alone fast, this is why i allowed myself to gain weight before starting on my water fast, adding to what i have already said, sometimes a water fast is needed to heal the body and mind, but i would allways sugest a visit to the Doctor first before a long water fast. Congratz on day 20 Rob. And to mention what Tom said about juice fasting is better for the skin.
On my 30 days on water my skin looked much younger and fresher.
However i watched a dailly video of a gent fasting on water, i could not believe the differance in his skin” throught his 21 days, he looked 10 yrs younger.
Robert you said also you were starting a 14 day water fast in the new year, i may join you on your fast. I will be atempting 30-40 but i will not go past the 40 days as i will have nothing to gain from this.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Lena,
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I’m not quite sure what skin issues you’re trying to solve or what kind of juice you’re using but the two might be related. If you’re using fruit juices or the juices of high glycemic veggies (beets, carrots, etc) the sugar may actually aggrivate your skin issue. I’ve been on alot of health forums for i too have a skin condition called keratosis polaris (and my skin is naturally dry), which is in the medical community “incurable”. I’ve searched far and wide looking for people who had this condition and cured it. There were only two i found. The first one was someone about 24(?) years of age who did a 30 day water fast, he said it cleared up by day 23. The second was on a raw meat diet on the “zero carber” forum(zero carbs just means 5g or less). He found that sugar and most forms of carbs aggrivated his condition. Now KP is pretty rare amoungst people in the “health world” (or so i’ve found), but most skin issues seem to be cleared up by eating ALOT of RAW(i wonder if it has to be raw) fat and few carbs, or fasting on water. Juice (unless dark green leafy veggie juice) doesn’t usually help much with skin issues because the sugars are being absorbed in your body instantly without the naturally occuring fiber to slow it’s absorbtion. What you may want to look into is fasting on coconut milk, raw milk/cream and the juice of dark green leafy veggies. These will likely help your skin more than fruit juice (due to the flucuations in blood sugar). Again you could always try water fasting as well. If you’ve made it 28 days on juice, trust me, that’s great. You’re body is a very adaptive creature. I remember fasting about 3-4 days a week (like someone else on here…) for a few months and now that my body knows wat it’s like i find water fasting now to be ALOT easier than when i first tried it. Think of it as a discipline, like martial arts, that you continually get better in. You may not be able to defeat that bully now, but if you stick with your practice and get into the more advanced techniques then you’ll be able to put his face to the floor, begging for mercy
-Best of luck to you
That being said though… alot of raw fooders will tell you. When there’s alot of fruit sugar in one’s diet, if they’re not 100% raw for at least like 2-4 weeks then the sugar can be harmful. I personally would like to test this theory first hand which is why i plan to come of my water fast with green juices( and some raw milk for the probiotics) then switch to raw vegetarianism and see how fruit effects me. But regardless it may be sumthing worth you studies.
-Seeker
Hey seeker1
hows you today, your a blessing on this site.
I have been laughing at your post about the cold, where is it that you live?…you mentioned about the bathroom and hope you have stocked up on the old toilet paper lol. You will have weird and wonderfull dreams as you go on fasting, if you scroll back you will be able to read some of my weird dreams i remembered them so clearly the day after, my brain was in warp drive lol my scences were on full alert.
This is day 3 for you now seeker1, how the time flys by, stand up slowly if you feel dizzy as you already know.
Tom i will have a look at your blog and leave you a message for you, its the least i can do as you were there to support me on my water fast. Keep focused and keep us posted on your progress.
Best wishes Keith.
Boothed Tut Tut on those chips LoL
But dont feel guilty or you will loose your way, think of it as a tiny blip,
No one on this site will say you cant eat food, but eat healthy and you will feel healthy, we all get lead into temptation, you have taken control of your eating habbits, Stand firm and use the power you have over your mind throught your fasting.
Have you looked into the fast-5 diet on this site Boothed?
God bless Keith.
Hi lena, Im sorry you have not had the results you were looking for. But I would like to say that 28 days is an amazing acomplishment I wish I could stick to a fast for that long. Before you give it in, seriously consider a water only fast if only for a few days to see if this makes a difference for you. Good luck
Keith, my hubby has not noticed my weight loss or that I have not been eating…what can I say, he is not very observant!
Sarah
Hi Keith,
I’m actually doing TONS better today. I have SO much energy it’s insane. the wierd part is that it’s all mental. All i did was change my thinking and i’ve got all of this energy available now. Another strange boost i got was listening to some of my old “jazz fusion” tunes which just gave me this surge thats unexplainable. though i have to wonder whether this is good or not, wat do u think?
Other than that it’s still only 10:30 am here. I’m in Philadelphia (SW pennsylvania). Thankfully it’s alittle warmer today but still no sun. I swear the sun gives me this great peaceful feeling when i stare into it for about 20-30 secs.
I’m naturally pretty skinny and cold so i’m alot more fond of warmer weather. Actually funny thing is that i seem to be unable to put on weight. I really overdid it a few weeks before begining my fast. I was eating alot of junk food, fast food, meat and high calorie-low nutrition stuffs. I did this for about 3-4 weeks and didn’t gain a pound. I’m hoping after this fast i’ll be able to put on some healthy weight. I don’t expect to lose much during this fast. I’m about 145 right now (5’9). When i first did my master cleanse i dropped from 160 to about 130-125, but never went any lower so i think that’ll be the case here too.
My thinking is alot clearer and suprisingly so is my hand-eye coordination. My hunger is still yet to show itself, though the nausia continues at times. I just heard i can pick of one of those enema kits at this drug store up the street from me, so i plan to do that in an hour or so.
And thank you for your constant support, honestly hearing about your fast was the trigger that got me going onto mine, so i’m eternally in your debt. And on myb of all places LOLZ, it was no coincidence, that was a surefire sign for me to get my head outta my arse and get back on track. So thank you for being the messenger of God and breaking me free of whatever held me back
Hi Seeker1, I’m in the Toronto area (not too far north of Philedelphia)…. Yes, it has been very cold for this time of year (wet and windy too). You definitely feel it more when your fasting. My kids want me to take them outside so I’m trying to keep them happy indoors so I can stay warm. I am hoping for Indian summer soon!
Rob
Hey seeker1
I read your blog lol about you sleeping outside as your gramps had his worker in cleaning the bathroom with amonia?
Hope it wasnt you doing the salt water flush that caused him to fumigate it lol.You must have a fast metab…take each day as it comes, and go see the Doc to be checked when you can! as you know my metab is slower than yours this is why i managed the 30 days,,,,then you have to look at David Blain who did prepair before his 40 day water fast, so remember Safety” first and watch what your body tells you when water fasting, 14 days would be great for you, i know what you have told me before about reaching the 21 day mark, on Spiritual guidance. Just do what you can! long water fasting needs real prep and focus, i know you are very focused but if in anyway you have to stop then do so without hesitation, there will be no shame in reaching 7-14 days.
I will be here to guide you but if i feel you should stop i will tell you, i know your fine so keep us all posted on your progress.
Best regards Keith.
Sarah LoL
Have you thought about trading your husband for a newer model One” that notices LoL.
You have lost about 17 lbs how can he not notic that..?
Here is how to get noticed?
Ask him to take you to buy some new clothes, as the ones you do have! dont fit you anymore lol
That will open his eyes to your waight loss as he will have to dip into his wallet to buy you more lol
Best wishes Keith.
Seeker1
Adding to my last post your metab will slow down but keep an eye on your body fat ratio?
I Wish you guidance and direction Tom.
As you have read in last posts my first water fast was in 2008.
I tested the waters with 2-10 day water fasts!.. before the big One “recently.
There was no other cure for me, but to invite the holy Spirit in.
It was really that bad for me!… Life” or a Death sentence via alcohol and drugs.
My family could never have imajined the change in me after water fasting. I was blind now i can see lol.
Your focus is admirable best regards Keith.
Hi Keith, It would be great if you could join me on my water-only fast in the new year. I plan on doing it mid-February. The reason I’m waiting for the new year is because I don’t have any vacation left (after my trip to Florida in November). For water fasting I really need to be not working. I’ll keep in touch via this website.
God bless,
Rob
Hi Rob,
, lol. Plus i have these pesky fat reserves on my torso that will keep me alive, i’m sure they wont go until day 20-30. My goal is ten day and breaking it properly. I of course will push for more with all of the stregnth i’ve got, but i will face death before i fail at a measly 10 days. As for my metablosm, idk. I always had weight problems as a child (20-30lbs overwiegt) until i hit that master cleanse followed by raw veganism and a few weeks of fruitarianism. I wouldn’t worry too much, i’ve been fairing extremely well, especially after my mindset shift. i havn’t had any hunger or cravings. I actually jogged up a hill and walked home carrying 8 glass bottles of water (750mL each) which i was impressed with, especially after my weakness yesterday. I know it’s still early but my determination hasn’t even slightly been depleted, I’m more confident than ever this time, i KNOW i’ll make my goal and go beyond.
Yeah i know wat you mean about being colder on a fast. When i was sleeping outside in 40 degree weather i was wearing thermals, jeans, 3 heavy shirts a sweater and a zip up sweat coat…and i was STILL cold, LOLZ. Tough with the kids and all, i hope you like board games
Hi Keith,
I appreciate your concern. I know my weight isn’t ideal for fasting, but again i don’t really care too much what happens to my body (though i have faith i’ll be fine) i’m doing it more for spiritual guidance/dominance. I expect my body to start eating away at my muscles before i finish and i’m perfectly okay with becoming like a skeleton, it’s almost halloween anyway
-Seeker
Hi keith, My husband is only home for about 30 min a day otherwise he is at work and only has one day off a week.so don’t really see him much. And as for taking me shopping for clothes… lol He would hate it, wont even shop for himself.! If I said something about needing new clothes he would just give me money and say “what are you telling me for I dont care, go buy some.” My family would probably notice but I only see them a couple of times a year.
Sarah
Hi Lena, have you considered that you might have food allergies that contribute to your skin issues? If you go on a water fast this may give you an opportuntity to get those foods out of your system. At the end of your water fast and once you see an improvement, you can try introducing different foods one at a time to see which foods might be triggering the reaction. Maybe try doing some research on the internet to find out if this could be part of the problem? God bless.
Rob
Hey Seeker1
yeah the cold was one of the things that hit me too, my hands were freezing i normally hate the heat but i had to crank the heating up full blast, LoL my mother complained of the heat in my house she is 62.
I know that you are focused on this fast and we are all here to support you
This is day 4 now, how are you faring up, i honestly wish you all the best.
Regards Keith.
Hi Rob
Yeah that sounds good to me starting mid Feb 2010.
I will compair hight waight, i will also take a pic bafore then after my water fast and keep a daily Diary, to be posted by Tom on his site.
As you have mentioned in the past i will see my GP throught my water fast, i will be starting back at the gym next week to prep for 30-40 days.
I know you are planning 14 days, so your support after the 14 days will spur me on past the 30 days, as i said i have nothing to prove to myself after 40 days.
I will have to work around my fast as i will be planning a visit to meet Tom next year, and dont think i will be going over a detox lol purely holiday purposes i hope lol.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Sarah
I am lucky that my family stay close bye where i live.
There is a true saying in Life;
Work to “Live.
And not “Live to work,
True sayings from a dear friend i lost.
Here in Aberdeen, Scotland we have no other choice but to listen with attentive ears to the women.! to every whimper and even on the shopping front.
we dare not answer back as a women are always right here.
I hope you have a chuckle LoL.
Best regards Keith.
Hi boothed
I have been waiting for your blessings on this site.
How are you today?
I prayed for you last night, and all using this site to keep you all safe, and for God” to watch over you all.
I have made really good friendships with you all, so if anyone decides to leave then i hope you can pop in now and again for a chat, i allways remember names and here for gossip LoL.
Bless you all and not to forget you Lena STAND” firm mirracles do happen.
Regards Keith.
Hey Keith,
Day four is going just like day 3, I still have massive amounts of energy available, it’s just tht tapping into them is costly. when i do i tend to get lightheaded, out of breath, tired and achey so i think i’ll keep my “showing off” to a minimum, lol. I notice that it is pride in my fast that keeps me strong, keeping confidence that God will give me the strength i need to complete this. Whenever i get into a self-destructive mindset like “i’m supposed to be suffering” then i lose energy and the fast becomes much harder, when i view it as a pregressive journey toward God then i have plenty of energy to spare and i view it as “fun”. I really don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. my body is so adapted right now that i may actually lose track of time and go OVER 40 days, lol, thats how confident i am that i’ll make it. The only trouble i’m having is this massive pain in my bowls often at night. It only happens when i’m laying down which makes sleeping difficult at times. I put some pillows under my feet to elevate my legs which helped, but i think i’ll have to try an enema. I STILL haven’t found that kit yet so i’ma look on ebay 2nite or tommorow (prolly the latter). I went up to visit my mom to read her the essene gospel of peace, unfortunatly i went shopping with my stepdad who had smoked in the car, which was RANCID. My smell becomes sharper when i’m fasting and i swear i don’t know how my body took it in the past. But other than that i was around food all day as my family are gluttons, lol, and of course i was offered food but i wasn’t evem slightly temped to eat.
i think the hardest thing to do is to contiue eating the way i plan AFTER the fast. OR breaking it, i’ve had prblems with that too.
But thats not for awhile so…this ends day 4. Too tired to write in my blog, do it 2morrow.
Hey Seeker1
Congratz this is day 5 for you now.I think an enema should clean you out. As i never knew about the kit and dont think i can buy 1 here i did a salt water flush YUK…LoL.
As i said i was still passing waste after day 14 that had been lying inside me.
Let me know if you are still having pain in your bowls?
Best regards Keith.
Hi Sarah
Hi Boothed
HI Rob
Hi Lena
How are you all doing today? for me i have the cold, but now learning to type with 2 hands LoL, so this is all good for me apart from the sniffles.
Rob i will look forward to fasting with you next you must be coming to the end of your juice fasting?
Boothed you have gone all quiet, hope things are going well for you and bless your compliments on the site for everyone.
Sarah hope your dad is fine and i wish him a speedy recovery.
If anyone would like to keep in touch then please feel free to mail me my address keith.mckay.1@hotmail.co.uk
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Keith, Hi All, I’m on day 22 today. I just finished 3 and half days of water only. Wow, was it hard. Yesterday I felt like I had the flu, I was nautious, had burning acid travelling up to my throat, was feverish, weak etc etc. I stuck with it until last night when at about 9pm I had some juice cause I just couldn’t take it anymore. In spite of the above, I noticed my joint and muscle pain was not as bad while on water only, which leads me to believe I need to do a longer water fast (which I plan to do in Feb next year as already mentioned)… I am not sure but maybe there are some food sensitivies that need to be flushed out…. I plan to wrap up my juice fast later this week but I will continue to fast one day per week and also plan to change my eating habits drastically as I don’t want to add to my toxicity before I go on the water only fast. Anyway, God bless to all and best wishes for your fast.
Regards,
Rob
Rob Your streanth is very admirable!
Yeah water fasting is really hard especially swapping from juice to water, you will feel as though you have been knocked down by a bus LoL…The only thing that i had was focus, and sheer determanation, to see my way through 30 days, but i have the tools via this site to go to 40 days and my final mark, as i will never go past 40 days.
Best regards Keith.
There is one thing that i must add to my 30 day water fast!
The closer that you come to God” The more you are open to your Demons “And” the temptation of the Spirit.
I can relate this “Via” The Bible when Jesus “fasted”.
The Holly Spirit and general revelation will allow you closer to God” in prayer.
Then Guidance will be given through the holy spirit, “When” the body is “Clean” of worldly influences.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith,
Your last comment gave me a wave of concern and intrigue. I’ve noticed that my mindset has gone back to the way it was before the fast, very light-hearted and joking taking very little seriously. i wonder however if that is appropriate for a spiritual fast? I still make fun of people (never with the intent of insult), make dirty jokes, flirt and various human interaction that i’ve done almost all my life, and i wonder if thats where my thoughts should be. I still find it very easy to live within the world as mentally i have found little change in myself. Could this be holding me back from becoming closer to god?
Also grats on the possible GF.
And lastly in regards to your dog’s name, Godfrey, Gordon or Gabriel?Or could it be Gerald Van Shnowser-bobble O.o
Hi Seeker1
This is now Day 6 for you, i dont mind at all that you are witty, thats a gift you have, i have a friend like yourself, i know it is not for insult, so keep firing away LoLZ.
sometimes when the spirit is upon you you will feel one of 2 things, really happy, or on your knees in tears,
Try going to the church when the holy spirit is upon you?
This will open your eyes in ways you couldnt imajin, and you will know when this happens, trust me.
LOLZ …with the dogs name Sarah was the closest, and i allways have a laugh when i see your posts, and look forward to seeing them.
How are you today? keep us posted.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Keith, Rob, Seeker, Sarah, Lena, and all the rest. God bless each one of you and your families. May the Lord continue to bless and keep your hearts and minds in perfect peace.
I miss being on the site but I have been very busy but not to busy to say hi to you all and pray that all is well.
Rob, I really am encourage by your post-to God be the glory.
Lena, don’t give up…be encourage and may God bless you in all ways. Keep pressing toward your goal. Sometimes it is right there in our reach and satan will do anything within his power to discourage us. You never know, your face can clear-up the day you complete your fast.
Remember in all things, give thanks unto the Lord.
Much love
Hey boothed
God bless you as well for your kindness
Thank you for the kind wishes and prayers, they are much appreciated.
Hey Keith,
. Also from what you’ve described as the Holy Spirit, YES i HAVE experienced that when i was outside and breathing the nice fresh air and i felt so pure i just broke down crying and thanking god and telling him i’m his forever. That day was beauty incarnate.
Today was tiresome but interesting. I’m starting to find my path, it’s becoming MUCH more clear every rapidly. Unfortunatly i’m also realizing that this was AWEFUL timing for an extended water fast, lol. I’ve been over-exerting alot due to certain responsibilities that unfortunatly have resurfaced, though i’m still able to function at a high pace, which is nice to know
Also strangly enough i notice my hunger is coming back and the white coating on my tougne is going away. I wonder if this is a sign to stop soon. I still have to go 3 more days after 2nite to finish my goal, but i may not end up going as long as i touted in the earlier days of the fast. You were DEF right Keith, this takes some planning and preparation and NOT just of a mental sort but of a social sort as well. I think nect time i’ll go to a fasting retreat and get away from society, AND put on some WEIGHT, lol. I’m like a skeleton LOL. But thats how i feel now, i’ll continue updating my blog and posting here to tell of my progress, thoughts and such.
Love and Best Wishes
-Seeker
Patrick?
dermot? rafferty?
Hi Boothed. Thanks for dropping us a line. God bless you as well. Thank you for your continued encouragement in the Lord.
Rob
Hi everyone,
Thank you for the support. I ended up finishing the two days, well, just so everything would be ‘complete’. Nothing notable happened on those last two days.
Hi Robert,
Thanks for your support. I hope you’re doing well on your fast.
It’s just that some people have healed something as terminal as cancer in 28 days, and my condition is nothing compared to that! I really thought it should have been a cinch, especially since better skin was a result for most people already.
I will try the honey though. I haven’t given up on my skin, I do believe that it can be cured naturally. I just don’t think that fasting will help me.
About the food allergy-the things I drank weren’t the things I normally ate, so I don’t think that’s what’s causing my problem.
I actually did notice less oil production, but that didn’t decrease my skin problems at all.
Hi Keith,
Thanks again for your continued support. I do feel proud of myself, but that’s about it. I broke my fast today, and my teeth really hurt! I’m worried I might have a cavity from all of the fruit juice I drank (I normally don’t drink much). In that case, I would be even worse off than before!
I know you and others have suggested water fasting to me before, but I don’t think I want to fast anymore. I definitely wouldn’t juice fast again, but I suppose I might see how a short water fast feels if nothing else works. Definitely wouldn’t be until next year though.
Hi Seeker1,
I actually did have a lot of carrots! Also some fruit juices each day. Ironically, because I read in all places that carrots were supposed to be great for your skin. I did include a lot of things that were supposed to be good for skin, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and so on.
But I also had a lot of greens too. I found that the only thing that affected me at all was watermelon juice, but I thought it might have been because I was allergic. The first time I drank it, my face was almost completely covered in whiteheads…so I didn’t drink it again for a while.
Then I drank it again since I ran out of other things to juice. After the next few times, it seemed like those bumps healed faster, so I wish I just drank that the entire time instead.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your support. I’m glad things are going well for you. If I tried a water fast, it wouldn’t be until next year. At this point though, I don’t see myself fasting again.
Hi boothed,
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I finished the 30 days, and unfortunately, my skin didn’t clear up. But I haven’t given up hope. I do sincerely believe that there’s some natural cure out there for me. I’m just disappointed because I really thought I was called to do this fast, and I don’t really feel like I got much out of it.
Hi Tom,
I wouldn’t say there were no improvements at all, but there were definitely no physical improvements. It boosted my self esteem, at the very least. I was really confused before, but now I feel a bit more like I can start moving forward in life again.
Accidentally hit the submit button.
I do think I was pretty healthy before the fast. I wanted to lose weight, so I cut out all sugars, processed foods, and started eating as healthily as possible. So maybe that’s why it wasn’t as dramatic, since I was already enjoying some of the detox benefits before I started.
Tom,
Have you heard of anyone getting cavities from going on a juice fast? I’m really worried that I’ve developed one (due to all of the sugars in fruit juice), even though I still brushed and flossed regularly. I also had diluted lemon juice sometimes. I didn’t drink any fruit juice on my prior diet.
When I first ate again today, it was a really painful experience! Do you suppose I’ve weakened my tooth enamel? They all hurt at first. After a while most of them hurt less, except for one that still hurts even now.
Hi Lena
We are all really “PROUD” of you, and compleating your fast so dont be disheartened. As you know if you decide to do a water fast in the future, we are all here to support you.
You have made really good friend on here who will support you in any goal you have in life.
Hope you can pop back and forth to let us know how you are.
“God” bless your heart Lena..
Best wishes Keith.
Lena Luminous by colgate.
Is an enamel streanthener, if you go to the dentist, you can get your teeth bonded, or a prossese similar,
the cavity you have must have been there for some time, but slowly worsened with juicing.
did you not mention before that you were grinding your teeth more whilst juice fasting Lena?
Best regards keith.
LoL Sarah
look back to what you said before you were very, very, close, thats the 1st clue, look back to your comments dated 2nd oct,
LOLZ….
white fang?
Hi Lena, nice to hear from you. God bless you and yes, I know there is a cure out there for you…. Don’t give up looking for it! I myself have been looking for a cure to my condition for 12 years now and I refuse to give up because pursuing good health can only be good for me whether or not I get the results I want right away.
Rob
Hi All, Day 24 for me today. I have decided to extend my juice fast at least through the Long weekend coming up (It’s thanksgiving in Canada on Monday). My wife offered to delay thanksgiving dinner until the following weekend… She has been very supportive during this fast, which has helped me stay with it. I am getting very strong detox symptoms and I just think it would be a shame to quit now. This morning I had a strong metallic taste in my mouth. Right now I feel strong pain in the armpit area signifying lymph drainage. This is just to mention a few of the detox symptoms…. I must be extremely toxic and I just want to keep flushing it out. Anyway, best wishes to all while you continue to fast.
God bless,
Rob
Hi Lena,
Major Grats on finishing out the last two days. i’ve been reading up on skin conditions as i’m begining to realize that i’m probably not going to be going beyond the 21 day mark on my CURRENT water fast, so i’ve been looking into alternative methods of healing. For example i heard from a good friend of mine that hydrogenized oils foods can clog the pores and that if you have a wheat gluten allergan (apparently pretty common) then it can cause bumps on the skin. Actually when i went to see my Ayurvedic doctor (which i could only afford for like 3 weeks…they be EXPENSIVE O_O) She gave me a colon and liver tonic along with alot of stress reducing techniues and said my KP would be gon in ONLY 2 WEEKS. Unfortunatly i didn’t see it through but i’d be willing to try something like that again when i’m got the time and cash. Perhaps you may want to have a Chinese Med doc and/o acupunturist look at it. The “energy work” they do is AMAZING from what i hear. But i’m just throwing info at ya in case you’re interested.
Luck and Love
-Seeker
Well well, Seeker1 day 7, Congratz
Never thought yould make it this far, LoLZ, you have really done well, you know iv been keeping my eye on you! with your bloging
“Well”. I think” your grampz would not be happy with your friends smoking “W” and think he would give your friends his slipper up the moon river, LOLZ,
The only high you need is the holy spirit high. lol.
Best wishes Keith.
Sarah now your making me laugh….
ONE WORD?
If i gave you another clue yould be a “WINNER”!!!
LoLZ.
Bless Keith….So Clooooooose! lol
Robert “A BIG CONGRATZ ON DAY 24″
How time flys by”
On the 17th sep it was day 27 for me on my water fast! you were just starting juice fasting lol…
Lena was a few days ahead of you. We have all came so far in the last month.
It will soon be “Trick or Treat” for the childreen.
I have a princess called Shannon who is 8 and prince, called Layton who is 5, and my late lakeshia firstborn, who will always be with me.
In Scotland 8yrs ago, the childreen” called “Trick or Treat”..
“Penny for the guy”!…LoL…before the saying swept over from America… “Trick or Treat”.
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Keith,
. I used to do it with them and to be honest i didn’t get ANYTHING out of it. I’m always laughing, joking, open and relaxed so really in a sense it’s a usuless short cut that can damage you in the long run. However the funny part is my grandad actually GIVES them weed on occasion. he grows it LOLOLZ. I’ll tell ya i have the wierdest people around me. But yeah I mean i’d love them to stop, i’m just not quite sure how to get it across; if i should be gentle or strict. It depends on thier present mindstate. But i assure you i’m no advocater of it.
Yeah, i’m not too happy about my friends smoking weed either, but at the same time me completely ignoring them isn’t going to help them get off it, they’vr just got to realize that there’s another, more potent, way
And yeah this is day 7. Mad headache from over exertion and my thirst and hunger continues to grow. I’m seriously considering stopping at day 10. Again, like you said Keith, Extended fasts take planning in advance. I know i can continue physically past the 10 day mark, all the way up to 30 or 40 if i so wished, but socially i don’t think it’d be the best idea at this particular time in my life. Fasting is indeed important, but i don’t believe it should take the place of spiritual practise. Mine is threefold: wisdom, devotion and love. The problem is that in THIS world getting the materials to study and learning the skills to help others costs money (i think monetary systems are complete rubbish). So MY goal is to attain worldly power (in the form of skills and knowledge) to help serve others. So right now i should be focusing on gaining those skills. I think with all of the thoughts flooding my head and all of the food sitting in my stomach (giggles) I became confused and troubled and lost sight of my path. I’m happy to say that my thoughts are clear and i’ve been reminded of why i’m here. I think in the last few days i’ll begin planning specifics and perhaps finding ways to remind myself when i feel confused. Perhaps writing a letter to myself or a poem or something and meditating on it…idk, i’ll think of something. Any ideas from you guys?
Hi Tom, dont be gentle or strict…be a witness…be an example of what true joy and happiness and fulfillment is, and they’ll come to you for answers…God bless you seeker..
Hi Boothed
bless your heart
You are allways in my prayers, i love when you bless this site with your presence.
How are you?….and the chips LOL.
There is allways a pre fast before christmas lol.
God bless you.
Best regards Keith.
Seeker1
As you know i am trying to build a web site for the benifit of others,
“A LITTLE HARDER THAN I THOUGHT” lol, but one thing is for sure i will get there no matter What”
One thing i noticed on my fast was to never give up. Think i mentioned my bro and step dad are multi millionairs that i have nothing to do with them.
The one thing that i learned is that you need money to help others.
I honestly thought your gramps had something to do with the “W” LOLZ…”MABY” i am prophetic lol.
“So” i have been told by my pastor?
10 days is really good Tom on water, you have plenty of time.
You can join Rob and i in feb next year?…gives you lots of time to prep for it.
Best regards Keith.
Ps, Guidance” comes from within, trust your feelings, be guided by your spirit, “Trust” in God” and let no man dictate the powers that lie within you.
Hey Keith,
Thanks for the kind words and support. I wouldn’t doubt that you’re prophetic, everyone has a “gift”. I’ve been told that mine is speaking/wording and leading. Perhaps i’ll start a spiritual movement, lol.
And yeah i’d love to fast with you guys in Feb if the condition for me are right (i’m pretty sure i can work it in advance). How long you plan on going? I’ll assume it’s on water?
Seeker1
In feb i will do 40 days on water, i have been to see my doctor recently and asked for support on my fast, good thing here is that our health service is free..
So i will take full advantage of the support.
40 days will be my limit.
I will do a short fast on the 11th of this month.
In” rememberance of the men and women who lost their lives in the “world wars”
Regards Keith.
Hi Keith,
Wow 40 days, sounds good man, i’m excited for ya. As for me i don’t think i’ll go quite that long. What i’ve learn from this fast is that i should be focusing on DOING in this world, learning skills and knowledge and helping others. I actually plan to open a homeless shelter here in Philly and provide rooms and cook homemade meal for them if i can get the cash to do so. I have a few ideas on how to raise that much and sustain it, but i need to start acting. I may go another 10 on water or perhaps this time do a juice fast so i have more energy, but i think this fast has showed me that what i need is not rest but action. I WILL eventually join you however in going 40 days. I already know i’m capable, i just need to find the right time to do it. And who knows maybe it’ll be in feb, but as of right now I need to get to day ten and get back to working toward my goals here. If i were one of the 7 deadly sins i’d DEF be sloth hands down, which is perhaps why fasting is so easy for me now.
Once again, perhaps i’ll do a shorter fast with you.
Oh and i’ve been reading up on alot of vegan recipes and i’m REALLY excited to start trying to make a few of them for friends and family. Only 2 more days after 2nite
hmmmm, Fangs? Jack? wolf? oh i dont know! lol
LOL Sarah
You missed 1 word on the “2nd Oct? Last clue”…LoL..
“Come on” you can win this!…LOLZ
Bless Keith
Seeker1
you are so close to 10 days. I have admiration for your courage and spiritual power.
“God” bears good fruit to those with compassion for others.
To be honest i never went into my 30 day water fast looking for answers, but the only thing that i can “Share” is peace with you” and everyone” on this site.
40 days will be very hard for me, but i will bury my head in prayer and focus my thoughts on my inner Spirit for guidance” and power” over the body.
Best regards Keith.
Hey Keith,
And i’ve also proved that i’m no slave to food. I am very content with myself right now and that positive power gives me stregnth.
It’s Golden fang and anyone who says otherwise IS A HEATHEN!! O.o, lol.
Yes, i’m very close to the end now and i still don’t really feel like i’m fasting. I’m going to try focusing on “stregthening” my body instead of detoxing when i get off this. In TCM theres the theory that one must balance stregthening thier body and detoxifying it. Spiritually i found what i needed, and reletivly quick too
Any suggestions on reintroducing food? I’ll do juice for 5 days then fruit for 3 then salads and fruit for 2 then steamed greens and grains afterward…but what about calories? Like should i start doing like 200-300 a day for juice then like 500-800 on fruit and keep increasing like that? I mean i guess in the long run i doesn’t matter because if i can recover from that cheese calzone that i broke my first 8 days water fast with (lol, fun times) i can handle any mistakes i make, but i’m just curious.
And Keith i know 40 days may sound hard but just remember that God will take care of you. I wnet into this fast with a “this is gonns hurt” mindset, but after i read the essene gospel again, how Satan will torment your body but god won’t let you get hurt…it renewed my faith and confidence. Just know that no matter what happens you’ll be okay because if you do it for God he’ll take care of you. i hope that gives you stregth as it did for me, and of course i will always be here to support you on this, so hold ur head high and don’t fear it.
Best Wishes
-Seeker
One word? As in Whitefang, instead of white fang? or one word as in fang plus one word? as in….hmmmmm blue fang? haha that sounds stupid!
Hey Sarah
Very last clue for you, 5 words? LOLZ.
I think that you could “WIN”…
He He, chuckle,
Bless your heart Keith.
Seeker1 good guess LOL
This is day 10 for you, tell me how things went?
I shall be interested in your testimony of your 10 days on water, and you should” line the gut with healthy bacteria.
I used natural youghart, 2 days juicing then a small salad to test the waters,
“Congrats” Tom you made it!!!
10 days on paper seems a short time, “but” water fasting it feels like forever, you” have done really well you have broken the 8 day mark !…
Bless Keith.
Hi everyone! I’m new on the site nice to meet you all
I’m on day 5 of my water fast and I plan to do it until October 31. I started at 165lbs and I’m down to 160lbs. I’ve done water fasts before, the longest was for 3 weeks but I always have a hard time breaking the fast and I go back to my old (bad) eating habits
I have faith that this site will help me as I go through this fast, as I transition to a juice fast, and then onto eating healthy! I’ve been reading everyone’s comments and yall seem so nice!!
Scar <3
Hi Scarlett
Welcome to fasting.ws
Congratz on day 5 of your water fast, we are all here to help and support you on your journey.
We are all realy good friends on this site.
The best advise i could give you is to follow up after your fast with a excersice program.
I have recently finished a 30 day water fast with help from Tom and my friends that i have made here.
Hey Boothed hows you today have you followed through with healthy eating habits.
Hi Robert are you on water this weekend or still juicing?.. hope you can leave a testimony of your fast.
Seeker1 congratz, tomorrow i will start a short water fast, you have done really well, iv been keeping my eagle eye on you watching your daily blogs LoL…
Sarah hows your eating habits going?…and LoL to your guessing on the dogs name i could not believe how close you were on the 2nd..he he,
Best wishes to you all Keith.
Hi Scarlett, welcome to the site. God bless you as you fast. I am on day 27 of a juice fast although I’ve done water on 3 of the weekends (but not this one). Right now I’m taking it day by day not sure when I will end it.
Take care,
Rob
Hi Keith, Hi All,
I am nearing the end of my juice fast. This has been a great start to what I believe is a new beginning for me. Fasting has really helped me gain a proper perpsective on food. I have gathered all kinds of healthy recipes from the internet and I feel like I have tools, discipline, and knowledge to eat healthy going forward. I also feel like I have a better understanding of where I need to be spiritually in my life. I will continue to fast regularly. I plan to fast one day per week and 3 days per month leading up to my 2 week water fast next february. I will do a few days on juice before starting my water fast also. God bless all as you fast.
Rob
Hi Folk,
Our power, has been out for 5 days. We just got water after 5 days. The hi-speed Internet is down and the road is out.
I am on a super slow connection working off a car battery that is low. Typoon PRAMA did some damage 4 hours from us and it shut us down. But life is great. Watching the stars under a fire and playing chess with my sweetheart and daughter. I will try to get posting soon.
hello, my internet is playing up, so I may not be able to post for a couple of days. I learnt something about myself this week which is probably a main facter in why I am overweight or should I say was. I am on day five of a short water fast am breaking it tomorrow with soup and juice then doing another five days. I realized that while i’ll spend hours preparing and cooking for my family and others, when Im hungry I couldn’d be bothered to prepair even the simplest of healthy foods for me to eat, no intead i’ll grap the first thing I can and shove it down without even regestering what im eating!! Hmm bout time I ate what I cooked hey!
Sarah
Hi Sarah
day 1 for me on water but i know what to expect on the next few days, i understand what you are saying about cooking healthy, the worst thing anyone can do after fasting is go back to old eating habits.
Best regards Keith.
thanks guys I really apreciate your welcome and congrats on all you have achieved I’m really impressed in your self control!!
wow Robert I’m so happy for you you’ve reached that place in your life where you are balanced, healthy, and happy both physically and spiritually, that’s where I want to be hopefully soon! lol
Good luck on your water fast Keith and thanks I plan to exercise after the fast I really enjoy running but its all those bad foods that get the best of me lol I just need to be mentally stronger. I have a big feeling this time around I will achieve my goals on learning to eat the right way you’ll see
This is the first time I’m really tracking my progress while fasting. I’m weighting myself every morning and jotting it down just to see how its working. Today I’m still the same weight as yesterday, does you weight sometimes stay the same for a couple days and then the following day it drops a couple of pounds? just curious to know. When I fast I usually drop exactly 1lb per day so if I fast for 30 days I lose 30lbs but I have never weight myself everyday I just notice the weight loss at the end of the fast.
Scar <3
Hi Scarlett
It is better to waigh yourself at the start middle and end of your water fast so you dont feel defleted in the fluctuation of your waight loss.
Weight loss is not an exact science whilst fasting!
Have you taken any enemas yet.?
My oral enema intake was 1 in every 4 days of my 30 day water fast.
As you know water fasting does take more time to prepair both mentally and spiritually.
Rob and myself would advise that you see a doctor mid way through your 30 day water fast to make sure that you are ok to move forward to 30 days.
I did have myself checked by a doctor here in Scotland 3 times during my 30 day fast.
I wish you the best on your fast and will be here throught your 30 days if you need any advise then Tom is the site head and will also be happy to give his expert advise and we are all here to support you.
Best rgards Keith.
Before I started the fast I took a natural laxative, and then like 2 days ago I had bowel movement again. Im not taking any oral enemas but I will since you say its better. Are they just called oral enemas? sorry about asking but I don’t know lol and I plan on going to the store today. Oh and yea I will go to the doctor midway just to be safe
thanks Keith for the advice
Hi Tom, I hope the bad weather has not affected you too much. Enjoy the quiet nights with your family. I will get you the picture and information for the post soon…. I just need to have a decent picture taken of me.
God bless,
Rob
Hi Robert,
One more week with out electricity, and high speed, internet. The road is closed due to massive landslides just north or baguio.
Life is great other than. Thanks for your help the site would have been abandoned. I think I have 3 kilbytes a sec. I write emails waiting for a page to open. But with a hammok, propane, candles and 2 Shitzu puppies, my daughter and a sexy babe like Divine under the stars and living in a mansion with a maid. Who can complain.
Hi Keith, thanks for sharing that story…. I am learning more and more in life that faith is all about Jesus and not at all about us. I am learning to stop focusing on my self and focus on all that Jesus is and can be in my life.
God bless,
Rob
Hi Scarlett, thanks for your kind words. Unfortunately I am not at the place yet of feeling well physcially but I know I am on the right path now. I have chronic pain but I know that it is related to toxicity. I believe that as I continue to fast regularly and as a way of life I will achieve better health step by step (even if just baby steps). The fast has changed the way I view food and has given me a desire to “eat to live” rather than “live to eat”. God has given us bodies that will heal themselves if we give it a chance. God bless you as you fast and I hope you achieve the desired weight loss. A key to not regaining the weight back after the fast (so I’ve heard) is to reintroduce food slowly into your diet (i.e. starting with fruit and veggies only for a few days etc). Also if you’re looking for long-term weight loss then the fast should be a way of getting you into new and healthier eating habits. God bless you,
Rob
Hi Scarlett
I have taken salt water enemas which was really hard on the body. Tom has mentioned water enemas, but i would have to buy one through the net as there is no store here that sells them and i would find this hard to do.
I did take “picolax” from the chemist on their advise, but dont leave the house for some time LOL,
This will clean your intestines, but even after 14 days i still had waste lying around as there is no food to push the old waste out” making my body slow the detox prosess down.
Hope this helps you.
Regards Keith.
Hi All, I have broken my fast. In total I fasted 27 days (6 on water and 21 on juice). I don’t feel any better physically yet but I know I am on the right path. Spiritually and mentally I believe I have crossed a new line as my outlook on life has changed. To break my fast I had a peeled apple (which I chewed very thoroughly) and also some lentil/vegetable soup broth (very yummy!…. Like a steak after fasting so long… LOL). I will introduce food very slowly over the next week. Also, I will continue to juice fast for breakfast and supper for the next week (having only a meal at lunch). God bless you all,
Rob
Hi Robert
I will look forward to joining your water fasting on feb next year and honestly pray this helps you physically.
When i look at your words i feel compassion for you.
Words have a big impact on others.
I pray to God that he allows my short storys to jump of this screen and touch others” as you have done.
Stay strong Rob in the faith of the christ”
Bless Keith.
Thank you Keith. I am looking forward to it too. I know it is the right path to good health. God bless,
Rob
Hi Sarah
HI boothed
HI Rob
Hi Lena, Scarlett,
And Seeker1 if your still with us.
This is day 3 for me on water, no real probs the hunger is still with me but slowly subsiding, tomorrow i expect the hunger to leave. Tonight i will be taking an oral enema YUM YUM…LOL.
Only other thing i can add is the feelings of calmness.
God bless Keith.
PS Robert.. May i ask you what type of pain you suffer from.
It is ok if you dont want to answer.
HELLO ALL
I just remembered what my password was, LOLZ.
Hey Scarlet, Welcome to the site. It you’re looking for support, information and motivation you’ve DEF found a good one. Through the support of this site i was able to experience my best fast yet. Def keep us up to date on where you’re at and how you feel. The first time i fasted for wieght and health i noticed myself losing about a lb a day as well. Eventually that’ll even out and you’ll start to hover around a set wieght (mine was 125lbs at 5’9). During my lastest water fast for 10 days i really didn’t lose any wieght, maybe like 2-3 lbs, but thats cause i’m already a twig
. But if you reach a plateau don’t get discouraged because sumtimes it can go slow for a bit as your body may just be working on sumthing else for awhile. Remember it’s a HEALING process in which wieght loss is one of the many many side benefits.
Rob: Major grats on the 27 days man. I look forward to one day hitting that mark as well. Perhaps i’ll do juice next. That way i’ll still have all of my energy available to continue building my life up. And yeah, event though you may not get any physical results the first time or even the next, it’s a spiritual discipline. I mean, for me, I did it just so i could get a grip on myself. I didn’t notice much physical change at all, in fact my body is still rejecting some of the solids i’m giving it, lol. But most important for me is that i broke a few bad habbits and now i’m more in control of my thoughts. My focus on my spiritual path is like a powerful lens with the suns rays behind it, burning all distractions and obstacles of the mind. There are other ways to heal physical ailments, but for mental/spiritual ones i find fasting to be the only way that works.
Keith, Best of luck on your 10 day, though i think now you’re at the point where you no longer need luck
. None-the-less u have my support. Also i was wondering, wat about taking psyllium poweder during a water fast? i wonder how that would work…maybe with some bentonite clay… Have you ever tried that? If not maybe i’ll do that next time.
For anyone interested, since finishing my fast my life has exploded. These new oppertunities and pathways are finally begining to open up. Perhaps i’ve paid a karmic debt of my sins of gluttony and this is my reward, who knows. I’ve begun modifying my lifestyle to try and fit TCM and Ayurvedic principles. I’ve rediscovered the power of herbs through tea. Honestly Chai tea got me off this fast and keeps those stomach pains and hunger off. Though i HAVE noticed a strange pain/inflammation in my liver(?)… i wonder wat thats about. But i’m going to be starting to build up my body and internal energies so that my next fast will perhaps be more productive and for a longer duration. I believe that if your organs are already working in top shape that fasting works much better, so i’m going to be keeking out some Tai-chi instructors and start with a few other healing modalities. I’ll still continue to come on in and post as often as i can though.
Peace
and that means daily, now that i have my pass again
Hello everyone. I am on day two of a juice fast. I have been doing this off and on for the last six months. The first fast was 35 days. I lost 35 pounds and feel great. I intend to fast 20 days this time. I have changed the way I eat and am much healthier. I no longer take medications for high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Even though I have done this a few times, I seem to be having a harder time already. But mostly it seems to be hard in the evening.
I will push through.
Hey Seeker1 glad your still here.
Yeah i have heard of [Psyllium]..I know it comes from the plant, “Plantago Ovata” it can relieve symptoms of constipation, irritable bowl syndrome, and lots more it can also be mixed with clay and used as a laxitive.
I do take Picolax from the chemist which does roughly the same thing.
I may be able to get it from Holland and Barrat, i will look into it, maby try! have you taken this on your 10 day water fast, i have taken picolax last night real nice lol.
Best regards keith.
Day 4 no probs at all. Half cup green tea in the morning, water the rest of the day.
Hi Karen
Congratz on your last fast and Welcome to Fasting.ws
Hyperglycemia is a high level of glucose. There are a number of reasons for levels to be high at night. It may be that you ate a high fat content meals before your fast or a high fat bedtime snacks. Or you may be under stress.
Have you just started your 2nd fast Karen? if so this may be the reason it is harder in the evening, if you were a late eater before this new fast?
Maby you can let me know Karen.
Best regards Keith.
Today is my third day of fasting.I am feeling much better than the first two days.I am losing 2lbs per day.i started at 204lbs, i have lost 6lbs so far.for breakfast i had a cup of tea,for lunch i will be having a glass of guava juice, a glass of kombucha,and for dinner a cup of tea.i will be having water in between.I had a good night last night,i slept like a baby.
Hey Karen, Grats on the previous fast. 35 days, phew, thats umthing to be proud of
Hey angel, Glad to hear you’re feeling better. you’ll have your good days and bad days, the trick is enjoying it when it’s good, and anticipating the good when it’s bad. Just stick in there and you’ll be fine. Grats so far, keep it up!
Hey Keith, no i have not used the psyllium during a fast before. I tried wat are called P&B shakes as a colon cleanser for a few days and found myself constipated because i wasn’t drinking enough water. Unfortunatly with my job, if i drank enough water i’d be running to take a whiz every 20-30 mins, lol. However i do still have the stuff with me. I bought the brand name Sonne’s (#7 and #9). Once i can get a dependable paycheck i may start doing it again. Needs lots o water though…but then again maybe not as much, cause i noticed i didn’t need as much liquid while fasting.
glad to hear your fast is going smoothly, u’re an example for us all.
I’ll let ya know if i do.
Peace
Hi Seeker1
Fear does set in on a water fast around day 14.
On day 21 real fear sets in.
Dont get me wrong i am no veteran in fasting, but i really was given total peace to move forward to 30 days.
Maby you should try [Psyllium]…for constipation if you had probs during your water fast.
You did say that you had abdominal pain into day 4-5?
Maby this would help Tom.
I am looking into hi “RES” cams for my 40 day fast next year.
Any help would be welcome.
Bless Keith.
Hi Keith
Since the first fast,last May, I did a four day fast in July. Then another Three day in August. I usually have my meals around 6:30 in the evening. I used to snack alot at night, so have since cut that down. Because I had trouble with high blood pressure and cholesterol, I try to eat much healthier. Since the first fast , I do not desire to eat meat. So have really changed many eating habits.
This evening I have the headache from hell . This is day 3. I am planning to try and make 20 days .
Hi Karen
Think i will join you on that headache from hell. This is day 5 on water for me and i have a migrain, the thing is i never normally get a migrane.
This only happens on water fasts, but i will break through this and get on with it, as they say no pain no gain lol.
The best advice anyone fasting is to eat healthy once the fast is over.
I think whats the point in fasting if there is no long term goal to be healthy…
I also had probs in the evining with food but i buried my head into a book, 30 days on water was the best thing iv ever done for a mind body and spiritual cleanse.
My thoughts are with you Karen “Stand Firm” in your goal.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Angelabgassien
I am really sorry i tryed to leave a message for you yesterday but my pc crashed.
Welcome to fasting.ws
I see this is day 4 for you and that you are on a juice and water fast, are you taking any enemas on your fast?
How long are you planning your fast for and that is great you have lost 6 lbs so far, we are all here to support you and wish you the verry best on your fasting journey.
Blessings Keith
Hey Seeker1
I am allways glad to see your posts.
I am sitting here with my left eye closed due to this migrain, think i need one of those pirate patches lol, apart from the pain “YEAH” im fine lol.
As you prob know i just get on with it.I read your blogs and thought they were interesting,
Best regards Keith
Hi Everyone, May God continue to keep and bless each one of you.
I tell you, old habits just don’t break that easy. I am starting to pick-up some old eating habits and I hate it. I haven’t gain any weight that I have lost but haven’t lost anymore either…lol I am planning to do a five and five. Five on juice and five on water because I believe that I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strenghtens me. I will never give up because of who Christ is in my life.
Keith have you started another fast…be blessed. Congradulations Robert and Seeker. God is good all the time and all the time God is good.
Sarah, Lena and the rest I pray all is well.
Hey Boothed
Have you been hiding from me and eating chips! lol.
Bless your honesty. Take your time on starting a new fast, you have done well on your last one, we all fail from time to time dont worry.
If you eat healthy 6 days then spoil yourself on the 7th day.
It gives you something to look forward to with the childreen!
exercise is the secret to good health.
Best regards Keith
Hi Keith, it’s good to hear from you.
You know those chips…LOL Yeah, it gives me something to look forward to with the grandchildren. I have two grand boys 13 and 7. I am a single mom who raise two children 27 & 31. Most people when they meet me don’t believe I have two grandchildren…LOL
I tried to upload a picture but couldn’t. I will try again.
Much love to all.
Hi Boothed,
Great to see a pic of you. I wish the system has a crop for the pictures.
Bless your heart Boothed
Chips are my downfall, lol and a burger, yum yum lol.
I treat myself once a week but if you fast 2-3 times a year this will remove built up toxins that make us feel unwell.
Are your 2 childreen still with you or have they flowen from the nest lol.
I have 2 childreen 1 aged 8 Shannon, 1 aged 5 Layton, and i love them more than life itself…
Try and download your pic again then go to the bottom left to upload it? try that and let me know how you get on.
Blessings Keith.
Hi All, I see we have some newcomers! Welcome to the site and God bless you as you fast.
Tom, hope you’re up and running soon with power. Sounds like you’re having enough fun waiting anyway… LOL.
Keith, I suffer from chronic muscle and joint pain and fatigue. My symptoms are much like myofascial pain syndrome and/or fibromyalgia.
Seeker1, thank you for the encouragement. I have heard that a water fast can be more effective for healing certain health problems so that is why I will try a water fast next (February). I have heard you should be resting to allow the body to heal itself so I’m going to take two weeks off of work and just rest, rest, rest! I’ll do a week of juice fasting as preparation.
God bless
Rob
Hi Rob
yeah i see what you mean about cronic pain, not nice if you have fibromyaligia.
Maby you can introduce magnesium and SAM-e supplements into your water fast next year to see if this helps.
Swimming or Tai Chi can also relieve the pain but you have prob tryed all these things.
God bless Keith.
Well done Boothed
Glad to see you in the flesh, you look very healthy and young looking, must be all that fasting.
But remember only chips once a week or you will lose that good looks LOL.
God bless Keith
Hi Tom and Keith, I am glad I was able to post a picture. This picture was taken earlier this year.
WOW chips once a week…I shall make that my goal and I will keep you posted.
My children have left the nest…I raised a niece who is still with me and have my oldest grandson with me. Tell Shannon and Layton I said hello. I know you love them very much.
Hi Everyone and God Bless all of you as you see the Lord for higher heights and deeper depths.
Much love
Deborah
Thank you Deborah i shall tell them.
good to hear that your grandson and nice is with you, they will keep you company and on your toes lol.
God bless you Keith
Hey Rob,
Yeah it’s def best to rest while fasting, although you may still want to prepare with reading materials or projects or whatever. I had my blog, the essene gospels and some monastic teachings to keep me from going insane with boredom. Also try to get as much fresh air as you can without freezing your face off O.o Deep breathing outside or around plants can detox through your lungs and help your breath get fresher faster.
Also have you tried going for a myofascial release? My mom knows a guy who does it, i always wanted to get one, but my schedule has been inconsistant so far making it hard to make plans, lol. I do wish you luck, i’m sure you’ll find wat you’re looking for.
Hi Deborah,
Thank you for the constant blessings, may the Lord walk with you as well.
…wow, you look so young and vibrant, i’m in shock. I hope i look that good as i get older
Hey Keith, hows your fast going? has that pesky migrane gone away? have you tried celery juice. I heard it’s a blood thinner…kinda like asprin, though that would mean a day of juice…i don’t know if meditation does anything for you. When i do it i wrap a drak cloth over my eyes so no light can get in and i usually either put on a fan or AC for that “buzz” or “humm” in the backround. Truly pleasant.
-best wishes
Thank you Keith for your support.
I am day five today on a juice fast. I have two friends who are doing this with me this time. We call each other throughout the day. We both wanted to cave today, but talked each other out of it. Our goal is to break fast on Nov. 1 Hopefully 20 pounds lighter. I finally ditched the headache. Hope you are feeling better. I am migraine pron and I know how painful that can be, thank goodness I don’t get them very often anymore. Keep Marching !
Hi Karen
DAY 7 the migrain has gone i have to say to you lead” your friends onto the site for constant support, as you know its free and i love the yapping lol.
What juice/vegtable are you taking?
If 20 lbs is your goal then never give up until you have reached it, just think how you will feel at the end of your fast!
Seeker1 i was sitting in front of my laptop with shades on lol
I will never give in to pills, even break my water fast with juice. Call it Scottish courage or stupidity LOL.
Sarah have you had your pc sorted, miss your comments.
Boothed your well missed when you dont bless this site with your prescence and guidance in the Lords words.
Robert how are you and how are you getting on? iv been reading into the pain you suffer and my heart goes out to you and trully hope this fast we do together next year helps you wipe it out.
I hear its “trial” and error” with fibromyalgia to get reduced symptoms.
Anjelabgassion I pray you have not given up and you still are looking in from time to time.
Lena not to forget you hope you can leave a message to let me know how you are.
Scarlett not to forget you hope you are fine, doesnt matter if you never finished your fast we are still here to support you know matter what.
Best regards Keith.
This looks like an appropriate thread to post my fasting progress! I’ve always posted in “Fasting Club Jan 2009.” Didn’t know this one was here :p. It looks like I have many wonderful people to share my fasting journey with in this thread & I’m really looking forward to it!
In just a few more hours I will begin my first dry fast for 1 – 3 days. If I feel like I’m dying after the 1st day, I will break my fast with some water. I’d really like to complete 2 days on a dry fast though. At the end of day 2, if I feel that I need another day, I will make it 3. Then I will move on to a water fast for the next 3 – 5 days before moving on to a juice fast for as long as I can bear. I’m going hunting next week for 2 weeks. It will be very windy & average 40 below with lots of snow. I hope I can find some way to keep warm & keep my energy up for those all day hikes through the mountains & rough terrain as well as be able to keep up with everyone in better shape than me. I have faith that a little juice & a whole lot of prayer will keep me going!
Right now, I’m going to try & get good & hydrated & load up on vitamins & hopefully eat a little meat. I know I will miss meat the most! I will keep you all posted on how its going & I look forward to fasting with you all!
Hi Nikki
Dry fasting has the greatest rate of weight loss but much is short term as the body will rehydrate quickly.
Do not push the fast if you feel any pain or stomach aches as you have read Nikki. I had a bodybuilding friend that dry fasted for 5 days with no food and he ended up very unwell,
Dry fasting is not for the faint hearted and suggest you water fast for the time scale that you have before you go hunting LOL…If you decide to go through with dry fasting let me know daily how you are?…
Best regards Keith,
Thanks for the response over on the page about egg whites. Just so I’m sure I’m understanding you, so will my body be ok if I drink more juice while exercising? I started drinking a half liter of juice while playing/jogging. The only things that feels particularly different is that my muscles are taking a while to heal, and I can’t push myself quite like I would like to. I can’t honestly say that its abnormal though because I haven’t done any strenuous exercising in a couple years. If there isn’t a real need to have something other than fruit/vegetables/superfood I don’t mind abstaining.
Hi Keith
She probably won’t get on here at all. The other friend might though , she is interested in more info. and chatting.
Thanks for the encouragement. I have told my friends about the site, one of them is not a computer friend
I usually have apple, carrot juice, or broccoli, kiwi, green apple, green grape, or pineapple,strawberry,peach. or sweet potato, pear, cantaloupe. I haven’t ventured far from those. I get tired of them , so have started looking for something else good.
So glad the migraine is gone, those things are horrible.
The friend that doesn’t do the computer and I are going to celebrate making the 20 days at Disneyland. I told her if she makes that’s our plan. Two big kids. We have been friends for 40 years . I’m hoping she makes it. She was really having a hard time with weight and it is getting much better now.
Take care
Hi Karen
Can i join you 2 at disneyland lol
Have you tryed tomato juice as the base, then using celery, carrots, lettuce, watercress,
Lots of people dont like tomato juice, but i think it is great for detox.
I am sure you will make the 20 days, my 30 days on water last time was a real eye opener “WOW” what a rush…but i did have moments of fear, my next long fast will be next feb for 40 days, Robert is joining me for the first 2 weeks but i will be checked by a GP at the end of every week, i will also post a photo on this site via Tom.
At the start middle and finnish of the fast and keep a daily diary.
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Pinkpocky i copied this from toms page, decreasing carbs will make you look more ripped, and as you know cals in vs cals out on loosing waight. A daily intake for a man not exersising is around 2500 cals.
with Raw Egg Whites will increase energy, decrease muscle loss and detoxify the body.
I discovered an amazing trick to muscle up and thin down. I was in a chin up competition with my friend bill but I also wanted to fast. So I took 10 raw egg whites and mixed them with veggie juice. They tasted good and had no effect on the fast. The detox was slower but I gained more muscles.
Fasting with egg whites is great for athletes who train heavy or have intense exercise sessions but want to trim off fat before a competition. With the addition of raw egg whites, you can exercise, train and do vigorous workouts during fasting, great for athletes and bodybuilders.
Egg whites consist mainly of about 15% protein dissolved in water and contains almost zero fat and protein.
The U.S. large egg white, contains about 20 calories. Egg white contains approximately 40 different proteins. Listed are the proteins found in egg whites by percentage along with their natural functions.
hope this helps you.
Best wishes Keith.
Raw egg whites? RAW? Really? I’m so glad I checked in here! I’m definately not hungry anymore, lol
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. Best wishes to you all!
So I’m halfway through day 1 of my dry fast & so far, so good. I have a little bit of a headache. I never did drink any water yesterday. I just had about 2 cups of juice all day yesterday. So I’m guessing this little headache will probably get much worse before it gets better. I’ve spent most of the day in bed so far, so I kinda feel like I’m cheating lol. When I get up, I just feel like eating. I’m really not hungry though, so that helps. I’m kind of thirsty, but staying strong! I’ll let you know at the end of the day, or tomorrow morning how I faired
Hi everyone!
sorry I haven’t posted but I don’t have access to a computer much of the time
I’m still going strong on my fast I think I’m on day 14..something like that.. I stopped keeping track and trying not to think about it too much so it’ll go by faster lol
The hunger pains stopped a few days ago and I feel great. I was feeling lightheaded alot and would have to sit back down when i got up but that’s not happening too much anymore. Things are looking better and I’m really happy about it.
One thing I’m noticing is my sleep pattern is changing. I’m the kind of person that if you let me sleep for 15 hours I will! (lol) but these past days I’ve been sleeping for about 8-9 hours and then I HAVE to wake up my body is not sleepy or tired anymore. its so weird I’m not used to it but that’s good because that’s a healthy amount of sleep. Another thing I noticed is every night I keep waking up at least once during the night, usually around 2-3am. Everytime I fast I have these bad nightmares and for this fast they just started about 2 days ago, just in time for Halloween LOL jk. its ok though I dont’ mind because its all worth it in the end!
I hope you guys are still going strong and keep your spirits up!! I just dropped by real quick to let u know how my progress is going, I’ll try to log on later today but I can’t promise,, good luck everyone!!
Scar<3
I’ll give the tomato juice a try. How many tomato do you use ?
If you could tell me the amount of each Item, sometimes I try stuff and do not seem to get the combination. I’m sure the Disney trip will be a riot. Come on Down !!
If it could taste like a bloody mary that would be great
Tom!!
Thank you so much for this incredible and helpful site this is right what I was looking for!! GBY
I was wondering, I’m in a day 1 of 40 days liquids fast, I’ve been taking L-carnitine, an spiruline and Q10 lately, I’m afraid that if I drop it I’ll lose all the muscles I’ve been building, what should I do?¿ is it compatible fasting with all this supplements?
Thank you so much for your time again!!!
Best wishes!!
Hi Karen
I would put in just over half a glass of tomato juice then top up with the rest of your veg juice add a little garlic.
There is nothing worse than drinking something that you dont enjoy.
Add the things you enjoy and good on the pallet.
Let me know how you get on?
I have read about mixing fruits with veg juice but cant help but think “YUK” lol prob alternate fruit juice with veg juice sounds like the way to go.
good luck on your trip to disney, wish i was going lol.
Think i needed a vecation after my 30 days on water.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Sinpote
Welcome to fasting.ws
Are you fasting for waight loss? or to get ripped, or spiritual reasons?
I trained at the gym 4-5 days a week before fasting on water for 30 days.
Are you going to a gym at the moment.Let me know your hight age and waight also what you are looking to achive on your fast?
Are you on juice/veg fast?
You have mentioned the supplements you are taking but i need to know a little bit more about yourself before i can help you.
Best regards Keith.
Tom is having probs with his internet conection due to a typoon where he lives but will be back on soon.
Hi Nikki
LOL I dont think you need egg whites in your fast? but if you were bodybuilding then this would be a dilema for you.
i lost muscle size due to water fasting but as soon as i started to eat healthy my muscle ratio returned to norm even when i lost over 2 stone.
I was really amazed by this and still looking into why my muscles returned faster than fat?
Regatds Keith.
Hi Scarlett
Being lightheaded is norm.
I would take deap breaths before i stood up as i thought i was about to pass out Tom always said to get down on one knee if you feel like this to get the blood flowing.
And I am so glad to have you back sharing with us.
God Bless Keith.
Seeker1 are you still with us as i miss your funny comments and also your “Wisdom”
Sarah please keep guessing on the dogs name lol. hope your pc gets sorted soon.
One thing about me Sarah i will never give up on the friends i have met here and love hearing from everyone.
This site gave me a 2nd chance in life, Everyone i have met on this site is like “family” to me and will bend over backwards to help.
Boothed i allways get a bit down when you dont leave messages for us all.You are “Shining Star” on this site.
Rob please let me know how you are doing? i havnt heard from you in a few days.
Blessings from the heart to you friend Keith.
Hi all
Day 9 for me on water i feel a little bit relieved tomoz is the last day but its not as though i could not go further.
I realy dont feel that i am focused to go past 10…
I have mentioned that feb will be the start of my 40 water fast but this could be sooner rather than later.
i will have digital photos taken before my fast, the middle, and the finnish and be on here daily
Blessings Keith.
Hi Tom!
Been a while. How are you? How was your trip to Canada?
I’ve been “trying” to fast, one day a week, one week a month, and one month a year! I thought that would be a great formula to live by. I’m saving the month long fast for the Lenten season each year.
I’m a day in to my monthly, week long fast. Good to see the site is buzzing!! God Bless! Ron
Hi Ron,
Yea the site is doing great with lots of new people and supporters. We got hit by 3 typoons so we finally have power and internet back after 3 weeks.
Note: the site is being upgraded and we are still getting the bugs out so if thing get a bit weird, we are just testing.
im new here so yeah im going to fast for a week then take it one day at a time…. i want to fast for a month so i hope i can do it i want to lose some weight ive been over weight my whole life and now i want to do something and i notice its been working i did it last week i could tell i lost some weight if any one wants to be my fasting buddy here is my email sweetangel19872003@yahoo.com
Ei Keith!! thanks a lot for your prompt answer!!
I use to go to the gym at least 5 times a week, but I stopped several weeks ago, ever since I’ve been feeling very intoxicated and I gained some pounds as well, I wasn’t so sure about W fasting, until some religious ideas came along as well. So let’s say that there’s a mix of purposes, although mainly is to feel cleansed and fit.
While I was going to the gym I got the habit of taking the supplements I’ve already mentioned, and I don’t know if I can keep on training and if so how strong?
Can I keep with the supplements? will I loose all my shape?
I’m a 24 years old girl, 157 lb. and 6 f.
Thank you again!
Best wishes!!
Victoria
Hi Keith it sounds like you’re doing great. congrats on making it through 9 of your water fast, that is great! My last try, I barely made it through 4 days. I must’ve been really toxic. I expect it to be much smoother from here on out though. Just curious, what is a stone in terms of weight? Also makes me curious what country you are from. I think it’s so neat how many different counties people are from on here. I’m in America.
Ron – it sounds like you have a similar plan to mine! I’m going to fast every Saturday. I’m also starting the new year off right with a 40 hour dry fast starting new year’s day (probably just 2 days, but thought I should incorporate the number 40 somehow :p), followed with a 40 day water fast & ending with a 10 day juice fast. My plan was the same as yours, but once I started planning the details it changed a little. I will continue fasting every Sat. but since my new year’s fast is so long I quit planning 1 week every month, but maybe I’ll do 10 days with the start of each new season? Or maybe start each month with a 1 week juice fast instead?
Today I’m dry fasting. Tomorrow I water fast. I wish I felt certain I could continue my water fast for 2 weeks. I will be out in the freezing cold hunting though & I’m not sure I could keep up? I guess I won’t know unless I try right? So that’s my new goal, dry fast today, then water fast for 2 weeks starting tomorrow!
Hi everyone- I’m Devin & in-a-way new to fasting..
I’ve tried to water fast in the past a few times, but I always got too scared with insufficient information to help overcome my fear. But I have done my research since then..and plenty of it! I’m wanting to do a 7-10 day water fast beginning tonight. I think what I am most frightened of is dizziness/weakness/blackouts. The only activity I HAVE to do is go to school which requires simply some walking. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Oh, and I want to complete this fast for spiritual as well as some excess weight purposes!
Thank you anyone in advance
Devin
Hi Devin!
I recommend eating whatever sounds good before you start, so it doesn’t haunt & tempt you throughout your fast. Also take some vitamins with your last meal. I took a good multi, with lots of extra vitamin c & d & I am still all wound up. Other than that, try & remember to get up slowly & you shouldn’t have any problems. If you do get dizzy, Tom always recommends getting down on one knee. Hope that helps & welcome to the site!
~Nikki
well thank you Nikki! I’ll see how my progress goes and keep updated. Is it true that the majority of people have their worst days between day 2-4?
Hi Keith,
I’m sure it will pass, just not liking it right now.
Thanks for the info about tomato juice. I was think “juicing tomato, rather than bought. I was thinking tomato juice has salt added ?? I’ll give it a try. Congrats on day 9, that’s great. I have not tried the water fast , not sure I will, but know it must be hard. I’m struggling more this time, than when I did the 35 day on juice. All my muscles seem to be aching more. I am doing a bit more physical work now, so maybe that’s it. I wake several times in the night, hungry and muscle pain.
Hi Karen, I love tomato juice! But it slows down the detoxing process for some reason. I still drink it w/lemon, black & cayenne peppers, but not a daily habit.
Hi Nikki, I decided to fast on a regular basis. For one, I don’t have to stress over “when” my next fast will be. Two, I get a nice regular maintenance for my body. And most importantly the special boost to my faith!
Tom, Wow, typhoons!! Hope everyone is OK! I know you guys are at a high sea level there, but is there a threat of tsunami’s in your area? I’ll keep you in my prayers. Ron
Hi Ron,
We are safe due to the altitude of 1900 meters which make the climate as perfect as you can get on earth.
We recoded the site and upgraded. So we can now reply to comments and the site is quicker as we cleaned up the coding.
Hi Karen,
I would definately juice your own tomatoes rather than buying already juiced. The fresher, the better. It’s always better to juice all your juices at home. I know, I know I’m not Keith… Hope you didn’t mind me putting my 2 cents in!
Devin,
So far days 3 & 4 have been by far my worst. If you make it past day 4 it should get better? Please keep us posted on how your doing.
I’m ending my dry fast as I type this. I just sat down with my 1st cup of water. I’ve only had a sip, just now. I’m really not all that thirsty & I could probably keep going pretty easily. I think dry fasting is probably the easiest for me, then water fasting & juice fasting is my hardest. I’m probably backwards from most people?
. As far as weight goes I’m 5’7″ & started at 148 lbs. I lost 2 lbs the first day, then gained 4 lbs when I ate. Then I lost 5 lbs since yesterday. So I’m at 145 now, 3 lbs les than what I started at. I plan to continue with my water fast for 2 weeks, but I will only have access to my computer til tomorrow. Then I go to Montana to go hunting. I will be back Nov. 7th & I’ll try to keep daily notes & let you all know how it went when I return.
I started my dry fast Saturday about 10pm. I fell off the wagon Sunday about 4:30pm & ate for 8 hours with my sister, then with my boyfriend… My excuses don’t matter, they are just excuses. Since I had eaten, I did take more vitamins Sunday night – my multi, vit. c, d, zinc, fish oil, & selenium. I was done eating & drinking before 2am & started over. I didn’t fast for very long – about 18 hours my 1st try followed by about 8 hours of eating. Then I fasted about 32 hours more, ending with a drink of distilled water. Dry fasting isn’t really intended for duration though. Here’s what I experienced: I woke both days with a dull ache in my head & neck – uncomfortable, but nothing unbearable. I had bad breathe by the middle of the day. I had excessive energy both days. I was bouncing off the walls, I couldn’t keep still, which I thought was just weird. I would get really sleepy here & there & actually doze off, but when I was awake, I was definately awake! I’ve also been pretty moody, which I attribute to the excess energy. It has to spill out somewhere right? I probably wouldn’t have been if I had put my energy to more constructive use. I got stuff done, even went grocery shopping with the kids! I definately could’ve done more & should’ve. Every fast I’ve ever attempted goes pretty smooth until about 18 hours in when I decide I’m starving. I’ve never made it past that 18 hours on a juice fast & I’ve tried at least 30 times at the beginning of the year. This was my first dry fast & I failed after that 1st 18 hours, but I succeeded on my 2nd try! I thought my 1st dry fast would take a lot more failures before I got through it, so I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It helps that that dry fasting is so short term though too. Yesterday I got so hungry I was going to skip the water fast & eat today, but I’m not hungry anymore
Thanks Nikki for your response. It doesn’t bother me that you commented. That’s why we are all here, to help each other. Have a great trip !
I’m doing a little better tonight. Still aching but did sleep better last night. This is day 8 , I only had water all day and then a small juice at dinner. I also had a very physically hard day at work, so not bad.
Hi all, hope your all doing well. Am on day five of a 9 day water fast.
Keith I have no more ideas on your dogs name im afraid! lol!
you are wellcome to add me on msn if you have it, my address is sourgrapes1984@hotmail.com
best wishes to you all
Sarah
Sarah–thats awesome! How has it been so far ? What has each day been like? I’m on my 24 hour mark of a hopeful 5-7 day water fast.
Thanks for any input!
Hi Sarah
I have added you to my msn.
My add is keith.mckay.1@hotmail.co.uk
Best wishes Keith.
Hey all,
. Btw grats on your 10 day 
Welcome to..lets see, uhh, anyone who i haven’t already said hi to, lol. seems like we have quite a few new peeps here.
Keith, Sorry i haven’t been ablr to “bless” you with my “humor and wisdom”, been kinda busy in the “outdoors”. I’m gonna be volunteering with Greenpeace soon, have an interview tommorow
Actually after applying a few principle of health I feel so incredible i already feel like fasting again, lol. Raw eggs whites? huh. I know that raw eggs work as a great liver tonic when combined with fresh squeezed citrus fruit (nut/olive oil is optional). Actually it’s funny u mention the concept of fasting while supplimenting protein, i’ve seen that before on a bodybuilding site t-nation.com they called it the “velocity diet” and said it was a great way to get “ripped” and tone up.
Karen, grats so far on yuor fast. I remember still being able to work very physically hard while i was on my 10day water fast, though it really took its toll later on :p I think it’s all about mindset. Before when i fasted i viewed it as a kind of forced suffering and i had a very meloncholy attitude the first 2 days, but then i decided that it would be a fun adventure and that i’d push my limits to see what i could still do. To my surprise the mindset alone made the fasting a breeze for me
Just try not to OVER do it.
Nikki, Yeah fasting is hard man, i remember my first water fast i went 8 tortous days and ended up breaking it with a large Cheese Calzone from tony a’s O.o. Jus keep at it and you’ll get the hang of it. You may want to try slowly easing yourself into it. I’m fortunate to be broke, so i was already on a very restricted calorie diet (like 1000-1500, 18 yr old male, 5’9, 145 lbs), so i would fast like 2-3 times a week just beacuse water was all i could afford, lol. So maybe you’d like to try a vegetarian diet and slowly lower your caloric intake until you’re low enough that fasting isn’t such a shock to your system. Actually you may want to start with juice. Citrus juice like oranges, lemons and limes all act as natural apetite supressants. Actually you may want to look into the master cleanse neerasupercleanse.com that was the first fast i ever succeeded at at 16. Went lik 12-14 days and lost a net of like 25lbs
Hey Seeker1
I could not log onto the site to have a bleather with you lol.
Good luck with Greenpeace, dont get yourself in to much trouble if you get the job.
My 10 days on water was fine apart from sitting at my laptop with shades on suffering from a real bad migrain.
I realy felt that i needed to remove my left eye to recieve ease of pain, but the Scottish strength kicked in and accepted the pain lol.
Let me know how you are getting on
Best wishes for your future Keith.
Hi all!
My name is Julie and I would really like to join you all in your fasting journeys! I have tried to water fast numerous times, never reaching my ultimate goals. The longest I have water fasted for is 6 days which seems quite pathetic compared to most of your efforts. But now that I have found such a positive and friendly site, I think it might be possible to go further.
My story is the usual… I am stuck in an endless cycle of bad eating habits and have a severe problem with binge eating. Lately, I have taken to attempting to throw up after said binges and want to put a stop to this before it becomes an addictive habit.
Reading about your experiences and how fasting can reset your body… I know by body is crying out for this! I want to treat it with the respect it deserves… we only get one in our lifetime.
I plan on water fasting for 20 days this time around and will start tomorrow. How is everyone going with their respective fasts? I will journal my progress, and take photographs, measurements and weights. I like the thought of being able to contribute to our knowledge of fasting.
Julie
Hi Julie
I am on the juice fast, so definatly different than water fasting. Tom always recommends juice fasting first to get ready for water fasting. I did a 35 day fast in May and now a 20 day fast now. I am really struggling this time for some reason. but so far hangin. in.
I hope you can get this to work out for you, and by the way 6 days on a water fast is really great. Don’t take that away from yourself.
Hi Julie
You will go on a multitude of feelings on a long water fast, 1 being fear, i recomend that you are checked by a doctor every 7-10 days,
Some questions for you?
1]…What is your waight at present?
2]…how tall are you, and how old are you?
3]…I also could not help but think about what you have said about wanting to throw up after binging?..
Are you belemic and are you under stress?
Let me know so that i can give you safe advice on your fast.
The reason i ask you this. As i have a friend who was belemic.
Best regards Keith.
Hi all,
Karen – Thanks for the kind words! The 35 day juice fast is very impressive! How is your 20 day fast going?
Keith – I appreciate you taking an interest in my ‘case’
. It is like I am talking to a celebrity/hero or something… you completed a 30 day water fast!! I read all about your success and hope that I can achieve even a little bit of that. To answer your questions…
. Actually, do you maintain a healthy diet in between your fasts??
1) I am 22 and my weight is currently 164.3lb.
2) My height is 179cm (5″11′)… I am a tall girl but the lb that are creeping (PILING) on from binge eating are having a pretty bad effect. I know my BMI is still within the “normal” range but I do look ‘chubby’. Just a few months ago I was a comfortable 140lb. Needless to say, those extra 25lb have made a big difference in my appearance, health and general attitude towards life. I feel too ashamed to socialise with anyone. This fast would not only be a way to lose weight, but my ultimate goal is to really REPROGRAM the way I think. I want to feel good about myself! And then eat accordingly
3) I wouldn’t say I am bulimic. I have only forced myself a couple of times… I do not want another bad habit! But if I continue along this path of binge eating, I am afraid it could become another addiction, and that would not be good at all.
I am currently doing a PhD, so the stress factor is quite erratic. Sometimes there are lows when I don’t have too much work that I need to get done, so in my spare time I… eat. And during the highs when things are busy busy busy and I am very stressed? I… eat. It seems my whole life revolves around food!
You are been an inspiration to so many people. I would be ever so grateful if you would ‘take me under your wing’ so to speak… If I can beat this thing??? It would be the greatest success in my life! It should be medically recorded!
So any advice, good or bad, I will take! I plan to record my progress, as I said above. I hope to be able to look back at myself after 3 weeks and know I will never be there again… mentally or physically.
Sorry about the long post! I will try to keep them shorter in future!
Julie
Hey Julie
Water fasting changed my life.
Mind, body, spiritually.
I see passion in your words and would love to guide you through your fast. You need to focus on how many days you will water fast for?
You will need peace and quiet time for yourself.
Dont revolve your time on anyone that will stress you out whether family or friends.
“This will be time out for you, mind body and spirit”
10-14 days water fasting will be a massive achievement for you, at times you will have fear but this is all part of taking back control where there is none, “over the mind”
You should see a doctor during your water fast if this is what you decide, 3 days juicing before hand is advisable but i did go head long into my 30 days without juicing before logging onto Toms site.
Enemas?
I have taken 1 in every 4-5 days during my fast to speed up the detox but this is not pleasant. “PICOLAX” is basically an oral enema/laxitive that flushes any waste inside you but ask your chemist for advise before taking 1.
I will be on here every day to advise you if water fasting is your choice and will make sure your safty comes first.
Best wishes and Bless you Keith.
Hi Keith,
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Thanks so much for the quick reply! I cannot even begin to tell you how great it is to have someone who has already been through this, and is willing to provide support and advice! Thank-you!!
I will ask about the PICOLAX. I live in Australia… hopefully our chemists stock that. A tablet seems like a much more pleasant way to go
I have started my water fast today… I didn’t do the 3 days juice fast, is that too impatient of me? I am feeling strong enough to start today, so I think I will give it a shot.
Ideally, I would love to fast for 21 days (just because I heard it takes 21 days to break a habit and I have one hell of a bad habit to break!) but if I reach anywhere between 10-14 without failing I will be over the moon!
I think it is good advice to see a doctor during this fast… I am worried what he/she will say though? What have your heard from doctors in your experience?
Thanks so much again!
Julie,
The only value of a doctor during a fast is for a kidney or liver function test if you think there are problems. For normal healthy people that is a waste of money.
Julie
Doctors have a one track mind “western medicine”
Pills a pat on the back then shoved out the door lol.
My Doctor thought i was mad until i proved him wrong. but you still need the support on a long fast.
spring water, is what i was drinking, when it gets really hard squeze some lemon into your water.
now and again i would have half a cup of green tea in the morning, the first 3 -4 days are the worst, expect to have a headache at some point, palpatations, feeling cold, this is all normal.
keep me Tom informed of your daily progress and stay “focused”
Best wishes Keith.
No problem. I will check in with you tomorrow. I usually make it about 3-4 days in to a water fast… and then give up because of the weakness and cold sweats. If it gets easier after that… I feel so stupid for not pushing through! I was almost there!
Will let you know how things are going tomorrow? Are you currently water fasting? Or are you preparing for your next fast? Also, could I ask you a question? Based on your experience, how much weight could I expect to lose in 21 days of fasting? (The weight loss is desirable but not my ultimate goal… I know weight loss will come with me breaking this vicious cycle anyway.)
Cheers
Hi Julie
Waight loss is different for everyone.
Expext to loose 1-2 lbs a day,
My last 10 day water fast finished on the 20th of this month.
My next fast will be the big one 40 days water fasting, i will be posting pics on here via Tom, i will not go past 40 days as there is nothing to prove to myself after that.
I will put on waight before this and will be fully focuced, i will stop the fast if i feel unsafe and will be checked by a doctor during my fast.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Keith!
. Do you find it is easier to just take it one day at a time or to count down to the finish sort of thing?
How are you?
I decided half way through yesterday to do this the right way… so I made yesterday and today juice days to ease myself into the fast tomorrow. Does that sound like a better idea? I’m trying to make this fast as easy as possible so I don’t find ways to give up. I have had mostly vegetable juices and a couple of sweeter fruit ones.
I am mentally preparing myself for the start tomorrow
Thanks again for being available for support, you are an absolute champ!
Julie
Hi Julie
Tom does recomend juicing first,
Just take it one day at a time, i did go for walks with the dog, read books, cooked for the family but i was 100% focuced all the way through to the end, once i got to day 10 there was no turning back for me.
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Keith,
). Will taking iron tablets on an empty stomach during a water fast have any negative effects? I will be asking the doctor this when I see him as well… just wanted to know if you knew or could provide some advice.
I admire your self-discipline… being able to see something through once your mind is set is an invaluable quality in a person I think.
Were daily walks with your dog difficult while doing your fast? I also have one more question (sorry for asking so many!)… I am border-line anaemic and have to take iron tablets to bring my sleeping down to a normal amount of hours (on top of that, tiredness is not exactly a recipe for weightloss!
How is your preparation for the big 40 day fast coming along? Good luck!
Hi Julie
Iron tablets should be ok on an empty stomach as that is how they should be taken, dont lie down for 30 mins after taking iron.
There is nothing to sugest that taking iron whilst fasting will have any negative affect but yes” you can ask your doctor for more advise as well
hope this helps you.
my 40 day water fast will be next year, maby sooner?
you also wont need as much sleep whilst water fasting.
During my water fast i only needed 6 hours of sleep and did not feel tired after that.
Best wishes Keith.
Hey julie,
. 21 days is an exelant goal, alot of interesting changes go on at that length (from what i’ve heard). However don’t think that you hvae to reach day 21 or longer to recieve the benefits you desire. Remember that water fasting is a whole ‘nother animal so to speak. I recently did a water fast to demonstrate self control and to break a couple of …potentially destructive and VERY limiting habbits. I figured i would fast as long as i had to until i got my control back thinking i would have to go 30-40 days. To my great surprise i reached my mental goal in only a few days, however since i had previously said i would go no less than 10 days i had to stick to my words and finish. the mental effects of fasting are profound and nearly immediate.
I’m glad to hear you’re renewed passion and desire to change. Many people talk, but few back up thier words with action. Simply putting forth the effort sets you a step above the rest in my eyes
I personally believe our modern diet and lifestyle has alot of “stimulants” such as red meat, alcohol, refined sugar, etc that blurr the mind and make it hard to think and make desicions. I know that when my belly is full my mind is slow (cause all my blood and energy is in my middle). After my fast i have begun to start gauging my responses to foods eliminating all those that give me problems. For example, refried beans give me gas and stomach pains/indigestion, peppers get me bloated and potatoes “clog” up my bowls. I would highly suggest after your fast, to retain your mindfulness and health, that you too experiment with certain foods and try to gauge your body’s response to them. This method was inspired by Luigi Cornaro, here’s his story http://drbass.com/cornaro.html . Also take note of how others things effect you. I personally noticed how certain music affects my thoughts and mood. I started listening to classical music because i noticed a state of relaxation and heightened mental clarity (wierd, i know), and i started watching particular movies and basically stopped watching TV all together, once again, because i noticed how my body and mind would react to it all.
The beauty of fasting is that it FORCES you into a state of accute alertness of your surroundings and your inward states. ALot of people can’t stand fasting because deep down they have some “demons” that they have run from their whole life my staying constantly stimulated, thus distracted. Fastiong forces you to face yourself and know yourself and see yourself, who you are, how you respond. I think this is important to take note of while you’re fasting…you can learn alot about yourself and how your mind and body work. I actually kept a blog to keep a track of my thoughts and physical shape during my fast, you may want to do the same. I actually ended up continuing to try to distract myself through video games and other things, lol, but i STILL found the answers and control that i sought in 10 days.
As for your anemia, are you a vegetarian/vegan? You should be able to get all of the iron you need in surplus with ease, even on a vegetarian diet. Perhaps you’re having trouble absorbing the iron in your food. If this is the case a water fast will do you wonders as long as you come off it right. It may be wise to take an iron tab maybe on day 1-3 then skip it for awhile and see how you feel. However if you’re taking spring or mineral water there should be trace amounts enough to stay up on it. When fasting your body becomes much more “efficient” in the way it uses wat it has. For example it will “recycle” aminos and use less of other nutrients to “conserve” and make sure it has enough to live. Basically your body will start functioning at say…30-50% so it can last longer.
Anyway, sry for writing you an essay,lol, but i do wish you only the best on your journey. It’s best to take things slow. Without all of the distractions and stimulation of food you may notice time going alor SLOWER, noticing finer details of life and such. Try to focus your thought on the “now” and not focus on things like. “omg it’s still only day one, i have to get through 20 more of these??” In fact i found it better to forget that your fasting if you can. Try not to think about it and just go through your day as if you weren’t fasting (but of course avoid as much stress and potentially harmful stimulation as you can). Also this is a perfect time to “reprogram your mind”. You are what you think about, so while you’re on this fast focus your mind on what you want to become. For example i printed out texts written by monks on the dangers of gluttony and how to overcome it. I also studied alot on ancient healing modalities and lifestyles and teachings on ancient societys. So fill your head full of the thought you want to think without thinking (you know how your brain can just go on autopilot and start thinking without you controling it?). This way when you’re done the fast these thoughts will remain in your head and it’ll be easier to adapt the mindset to bring healthy change in your life. For me i’ve TOTALLY changed how i eat, how i view food, and how i view life, and i’m sure you will also experience a great difference in yourself when you complete your fast.
I NEED to stop rambling NOW, lol. So Best of luck to you.
Hey Keith,
. My fast seemed to set me on a spiral UPward as everything just keeps getting better and better. I’ve learned more about myself in the past month then i have in the past 10 YEARS, lol. I feel like i’m finally “waking up” to life. it doesn’t feel like some big dream anymore, i feel like it’s something i am more consious of and interact more with. Everything seems to be falling in place and i’m finally manifesting long held dreams 
I’m gettin on QUITE well thanks
How are you feeling after your fast? are you still on liquids? and have those nasty migranes ceased?
-best wishes
Hi Seeker!
Thanks so much for your “essay”
. There was a lot of useful information in it! (I am currently looking up your monk texts as we speak). And very inspiring to say the least… to think you achieved a veritable 180 in terms of mind and body after only 10 days of water fasting! This stuff seems like it’s magic!
I can’t wait to get to that stage of mental clarity and awareness that people say comes with fasting for greater than a few days. I feel that is what my body is craving most and that is where I will be able to re-evaluate the negative mindset that has brought me to this in the first place.
I am on Day 1… it is slow going. I will really try your simple advice of trying to FORGET that I am fasting… and try to reprogram my brain into not thinking about food! You know what the horrible truth is? My mind is basically this: “If I’m not thinking about food, I’m eating.” Isn’t that terrible, gluttonous, wasteful and a total recipe for disaster (forgive the bad pun)? I am determined to fix it… no matter what it takes! I’ve just got to keep pushing through. Usually when I get weak and am susceptible to caving in whilst on a water fast, once the thought of cheating takes root in my brain, I just embrace it. As soon as I give in to it, that’s it. It’s almost like I’ve already taken the drug (i.e. food)… the saying yes to the cheating. If I can just stop that thought for even a moment… well that is my first mini-goal. And when (not if!) I stop that thought, I am quickly coming straight on here to try and regain perspective!
And there’s my essay for today
. Thanks so much again! It is so nice to have people out there who you’ve never met, that have invested a little of themselves in your cause. 
hello everyone,wld just like to say that this site is a real inspiration to me,im on day 1 of my water fast,and i am determined to see it through to 30 days,food completely dominates my life and i desperatley need to lose weight and break the food addiction,anyone who has any helpful tips plz feel free to share lol well i will keep you’s posted and let you knw how im going,have a gd day everybody x
Hi Lilmiss
Welcome to fasting.ws
May i ask your hight, waight, and age so we can help you in your fasting goal congratz on your 1st day, you can scrool back on this page to read my 10 day water fast the ups and downs, the best thing you can do is keep a fast diary so you can look back on the changes that you will experiance whilst on your water fast. If this is your first fast then the best advise i could give you is take it one day at a time.
Water fasting is a mind, body, and spiritual battle, but with amazing benifits.
Hi Julie congrats on day one to.
Stay focused and see it past day 4 and it will get better for you to see it to day 10 and maby further.
Any probs let myself and seeker1 know and we will give you the best advise possible best wishes for you.
Seeker1 hows you great to hear from you.
10 days on water for you was an amazing thing to achieve with the [bmi] that you had.
maby you can join me on my next fast, prob next year.
How did you get on with the job interview with greenpeace keep me posted on progress.
My fast finished on the 20th, the only real problem i had was the migrane that lasted a day, yeah im back on solids.
Best regards Keith
hi keith thanks for the reply im 23,around 14 st and 5’5,ive put 4 st on in the last 5 mths its been horrible i havent stopped eating lol and i have noticed my weight is putting strain on my joints that i have never felt before as i was around 9 and a half st in april,im very breathless and have recently been diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder and also have asthma so the water fast would really benefit me healthwise,nearly through my first day and am feeling fine at the moment.
hey guys
Please have a look at my blog on http://keith101.wordpress.com
There is a friend there that inspired me to go to 30 days on water.
please leave me a message on how to improve my blog before i buy a domain name.
if any of you can help on page layouts i will add you as an admin.
Best regards Keith.
God bless you Lilmiss
My love and heart goes out to you but” my love is a tough love.
I have been through pain of alcohol abuse, drug abuse, eating abuse, self harm and lots more. These are all self afflicted. There is no one on this planet that could have changed my life, not even doctors, i was on the path of self destruction and at the near end of my life until i water fasted.
You really have power over your thinking with food trust me”
Get past the 4 day mark and focus on the finnish
of your fast.
Prove to yourself that you have this power to control your life” and eating habbits {YOU REALLY CAN DO THIS}
i will be here for you 100%
Bless your heart Keith.
Hi Keith,
Onto Day 2… I like your tough love concept too, that always seems to have more of an effect than “soft” love. I’m keeping a bit of a personal blog to hold myself accountable… and am trying to find other things I enjoy. My whole life centers around eating. I need to find other vices… have you had much success in that?
Hi Lilmiss,
Good luck with your fast!
Lilmiss, welcome and grats on taking the first step to improving your life
. Fasting is truely a life changing experience whether you do it for detox, weightloss, healing, mental clarity or spiritual reasons. you’ll find that during a fast you mind will be at it’s peak. in fact Pathagarus (famous math guy) made it a REQUIREMENT that his students FAST FOR 40 DAYS before they could learn his theorum. Fasting is an ancient technique thats basically built into our DNA. We don’t need doctors, we have a self heaing mechanism BUILT IN to our bodies and we have the power of observation and logic to make sure we eat correctly and of the correct foods so we optimize our health.
I would take this time to observe your habbits and how your mind works and start making conscious changes in your thinking and lifestyle. For me i made a massive switch cutting off potentially destructive habbits and changing my thoughts and lifestyle completely. For example i’d tend to stay up til early hours of the morning and sleep most of the day, listen to abdrasive and depressive music, think in negetive and self destructive ways, and my mind was in chaos. But during my fast i realized all of this. I began listening to classical music, getting more normal sleep, think more positively and started working toward self improvement rather than self destruction. I read books about monks and spiritual practise and living the “temperate life” and such. No i feel better than ever and finally feel as though i’m LIVING my life instead of watching it fall apart before my eyes
Hi julie, grats on day 2, you’re doing well, just take it a step at a time. Try to focus on postive things OTHER than eating. Even when you say “i’m not gonna eat” you’re thinking about eating. Not only that but one of the biggest principles of the mind is that it doesn’t understand negetives(study of hypnosis, NLP and other subs), so if you say i’m NOT going to eat, your mind will hear “I’m going to eat”. Instead think more like… “i’m going to read this book” or “i’m going to go for a walk in the woods and admire natures beauty”. So when i say don’t focus on food i don’t mean focus on not having it, i mean focus on EVERYTHINH ELSE, lol. Sorry for the error.
http://www.thenazareneway.com/index_fasting.htm
here is a nice site for spirtual aspects of fasting. I’m actually very much into the Essene way of life and hope one day to live with them and learn thier ways
Also juilie, Be SERIOUS about your fast. i found one of the most limiting mindsets is a “loose” “F*** It” attitude. Dont be easy-going and complacent! If you have to, think of this as a rebellion against your bad habbits, get mad at them, show them that YOU are in control and that you mean business! I used to visualize all my bad habbits as thieves and thugs and”shady” characters in the shadows and they’d sit in the corners and shadows on the “house” (my body and mind) and i would visualize God (or you can make it yourself as a godly figure) entering th house and this huge burst of light shining in every corner and crevise of the house and the shadows fleeing in haste as the God in me walked in and sat on the “throne” (the desicion making seat). When i opened my eyes i always felt in FULL CONTROL of myself.
As for finding more interests or things to do, i find music and guided meditations to be EXTREMELY helpful in calming the mind and making the time pass. Reading obviously is a great thing to do. Also i found that hanging around the woods always brought me peace and comfort. i used to lay on logs or smooth stones and sumtimes rest near a waterfall and just get lost in the roar. I mean the point of fasting is rest unless you feel you can still be active. I personally found it fun to push my limits on a fast and see how well i could still function. I found that i could still do alot of things but was more tired after doing them. It’s best to study, think and decide what you think you may enjoy when you’re off the fast. For example i STILL take an interest in learning piano, dance and martial arts, now these things i wouldn’t do during a fast (meybe save piano) but through analizing your life you can make better choices with a clearer head. The goal, again, is to keep a clear head and healthy body even AFTER the fast. this isn’t just a one time thing where you fast then go back to the way you were. The fasting FORCES you to look inward and to reflect on your life. I found that my last job in sales was ultimatly unsatisfying and actually gave me a sense of “evil” which i still can’t logically explain, but when i quit i cried tears of joy from the feeling of “freedom” i got from it. Take this time to think about what you want out of life and then make sure everything you’re doing lines up with who you are and where you’re going. …Drat, well it seems i’ve written yet another essay… tell ya what i’m just gonna write EVERYTHING down and post it on my blog sumtime this week or weekend, lol.
Anyway, again grats on making it this far, keep it up!
Keith, Glad to hear it went well, sry bout the migrane :z, lol. Yeah i got the job! Today was orientation and tommorow is our first day on the streets
I’m so excited. I’ll take a look at your blog tommorow morning. I gotta get sum sleep so i have enough energy to perform tomorow 
Hi keith,
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Thanks for the reply. This is my first fast so I need all of ur guidance. I want to loose around 30 pounds before this new year.
One of my friend told me fasting is not good way to loose weight.You will only loose water weight and gain it back as soon as you will come to ur normal diet. so I am bit confused and scared. I want to reduce my tummy and arms specially.
Is it safe and any side-effect is there in water fast?Will be I able to reduce my waist line and able to fit into my old dresses which I used to wear 2 years before
Please guide me and share in details how the fasting helps and works to reduce weight.
Hi Priya,
You know i heard a bunch of bad things from fasting from my grandparents who are both nurses. But you know what i tried it ANYWAY because i needed to verify for myself whether or not it was good. My first fast was the Master Cleanse as done by Beyonce. This is basically fasting on a mixture of tree syrup, lemon juice and cayanne pepper in water. I lost 20LBs in like 12 days, it was AMAZING. And no it wasn’t just water wieght i went from a size 34 waist to my currrent size 29. thats THREE WAIST SIZES, and this was back when i was 16. I have been UNABLE to gain that back for 2 years (yes i actually tried).
Now if this is your first fast it’s recommended you use juice, herbal tea, soup broth and such or use the MC. There will probably be some minor detox signs within your first few days. here’s a very GENERAL idea of what you’ll experience http://www.healthrecipes.com/fast21.htm . Obviously everyone is diff, so don’t fret if you don’t match that perfectly, lol, just keep going on your individual journey until you reach your goal. As Keith has said it’s also a good idea to eat a soley fruit diet for a few days before to help cleanse the bowl and make the detox alittle more gentle.
Take it from people that do it, fasting is a great way to do alot of things. Whether you’re looking for mental clarity, self control, breaking/building habbits, wieght loss, or spiritual guidance, fasting is a great tool and an incredible journey. i’m suerre Keith can tell you more, I actually have to get ready for work :p
Best of luck to you on your fast. You have the support of everyone on this site, we’re all here to help you along your journey. It’s a good idea to keep a daily log of your fast and post often here with thoughts, feelings, progress, or questions. Please ask us if you have any questions or concerns. no question is a dumb one and if you need any information to help make your fast, or your life after a fast, a more pleasant experience we are here to help
Hi Keith, i took a look at your blog, but the only way i can tell you how to improve it is by you first telling me what you want it to be. Off the bat it’s got alot of good info and the youtube vids are GREAT addition. I’d def say get sum more content up. Maybe get some links of works from those who have studied fasting such as dr. bass and dr. shelton. I mean it’s great to have a place where fasting can be recorded and supported, but it’s good to have helpful information to flatten any fear or hesitation one might have. Also as a personal recommendation, it might also be a good idea to have a small section devoted to breaking a fast and how to keep a healthy lifestyle afterwards. I actually have alot of instructional vids on yoga and qi-gong, and i have ALOT of guided meditation/self hynosis relaxation Mp3s and various other “healthful living” resources if you’d like to upload those to your site. I also happen to be creating quite a library of DECENT classical music. i just downloaded the Bach box set with 160 CDs of Bach! So if that sounds like something you’d want to do let me know and i’ll be more than happy to share what i have with you.
-Best Wishes to all of you!!
Hi Seeker1,
Thanks for such a nice and encouraging reply. It really gave me the hope to continue my fast for rest of the days.
I will do it now with all the hope and need all ur best wishes to complete it.
Regards,
Priya
Hi Seeker1
LoL…I dont think that i need to add to much to what you have mentioned in youe essays.
Yeah i would like to have the right column similar to Toms home page with pics and short storys, linked onto a differant page with the full storys but having a bit of a prob doing this?
If you would like me to add you as an Admin so you can play about with some of the ideas that you have i would be grateful” if you have any spare time of course.
If you give me your email i can add you, but it is ok if you dont have the time.
Best regards Keith and good luck on your first day at work.
I have lots of ideas but i need to have the page layout look professional.
Hi Julie
This is day 3 for you today how are you getting on?
if you have any questions let me know as i log on here 3-4 times a day to try and answer your thoughts and worries good luck on day 3 your doing great.
Hi Priya004
Is this day 3-4 for you let me know, stay strong we are all here to guide you on your fast, let me know how you are feeling.
Hi Lilmiss
This is day 2 for you congrats, i have great faith you can do this just take it a day at a time, after the 4th day time flyes bye, and before you know it you will be on day 10 so stay strong minded, any probs then let me know.
hey Boothed are you still popping in from time to time, i miss your kind words.
Sarah how are you you look really well on your fasting achievements i saw your new pic on msn, you look fab.
Rob if your still logging on give me a shout and let me know how you are
Karen and nikki if your still with us leave me a message so i can get back to you, hope you are both well.
Best regards and wishes on your fasting Keith.
Hi Keith and Seeker, you may have noticed before that I tried to go into a 10-day water fast. Well I failed out of fear again, and as I was reading you two’s helpful responses to others I was more inspired than ever. I have decided that today I will pickup and try again to carry out this water fast. I realized I need this more than anything right now. My life has become very self-destructive and my drug of choice has been food. I need this fast for every reason- breaking addiction, gaining control, spiritual healing, mental clarity, etc.
I would say I am about 11-12 hours in-determined, but still scared. Any input, advice, support would be so helpful to help me get through my fast!
Thanks in advance,
Devin
Hi everyone, wow lots of new people I can’t keep up! Thanks Keith I have to admit that I am loving the slimer me!
Still have some small stubborn fat deposits around my stomach area but I am very close now to my goal. still have strong impulses to binge after I come off each 4-6 day fast, but managing to keep it in control mostly. The fasting is becoming easer now as my body is used to it tho it does try to make up for lost time when i break my fast lol!
Sarah
Hi guys
I have uploaded more videos for you all to have a look at on what to expect on your water fast, i have also set up a page for calorie counting on juice/vegtables for you to have a look at let me know what you all think im gettin there slowley but surley lol go to http://keith101.wordpress.com
Best wishes Keith.
Hi ddimar
I never forget a name lol, good on you that your back, yes i know there is an element of fear but you must push through this i had fear during my 30 day water fast! whats more important?…your happiness, your self dicipline, your health, or the fear that you had?
You are in safe hands as i will tell you to stop your fast if i thought you are having problems.
Have a look at my site for some peace of mind there are vids of a friend fasting for 21 days on water but dont do the salt water flush lol.
http://keith101.wordpress.com
this should ease your mind
Best wishes on your new fast and keep focuced.
Haha you can call me Devin!
“whats more important?…your happiness, your self dicipline, your health, or the fear that you had?” —this struck me deep! Very true!
Thank you
Hi Devin
When you were on last time i forgot to ask your age, hight, and your waight so that we all can help you achieve your goal on your fast, sorry.
Best wishes as always Keith.
Keith, I’m 5’6, about 140lbs & 19 yrs old. I want to get back around 120. That is where I was most comfortable lastly in May. How long could I possibly expect to be on a water fast to reach that weight goal? I believe even a minimum 5 day fast would give me the mental clarity and learned self discipline I desire as well.
Hi all,
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. I am back on the wagon today.
Seeker – Your essay was again very helpful and inspiring
Keith – Your website is looking good! Do you know the guy who fasted in those youtube videos at all?
… am I still allowed to come on here and try again if I admit that I failed yesterday and succumbed to the bad voice in my head?
I KNOW I want/need to beat this thing. Please don’t lose faith in me!
Julie
same here…i gave into the first hunger pangs.
starting over again!
Hey Keith,
Yeah i mean i could prolly commit 2-4 hours a day, i don’t know if thats enough, this job is ALOT harder than i thought i’d be, idk if i’ll be able to keep up, but i’m not about to quit this early. I gotta fight and if i lose then at least i tried. My email is “seeker_one@live.com”
Juilie and ddimar, we’re here to SUPPORT you and GUIDE you, not scold you and cast you out, lol. There is no shame in failure, the only shame would have been if you had never tried it. This is your first fast for both of you right? Water fasting is VERY powerful, much more so than juice fasting. Again, for your bodies you may want to try 3-5 days on fruit only, then transition into a juice fast. Then you can try alternating days between juice and water until your body gets a feel for it. On my 10 day it was rather hard to adjust for the 1st 2 days, but once my body got the idea it was sailing
. There’s no need to prove anything by shocking your bodies. My first fast was the Master Cleanse and i was a vegan before that so i was already eating reduced calorie diet, lol.
You may want to try taking naps during the day. OR you could do wat i did and stay up the night before the fast so you’re asleep most of the first day :p
Basically remember that we’re ALWAYS here to support and guide you all. Don’t think of breaking your fast as failure, just think of it as a learning experience; you’re learning your limits and how your mind/body works. I “failed” many times as well. In fact my recent 10 day water fast was the FIRST one i had broken correctly (though still rushed) in the 2 years i’ve been fasting. So don’t get discouraged, you will fall, the ones who keep getting back up are the ones who succeed.
Best of luck to you all
Aw thanks seeker! That message was just the thing
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. And the fact that all our newbie fasters here have you gurus for guide and support like you said… well, thanks for not casting us out 
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I have actually tried the master cleanse before and got 6 days in (I really do not like the taste of that drink! haha. So I think a water fast is the way to go. And like you said, water fasting is VERY powerful. I think my body is craving all that awesome insight and mental clarity that comes later in the fast… around Day 20 I hear?
Anyway… almost through Day 1. Having moments of weakness, but if I don’t push through them today, I will just have to another day. I also spoke with a close family member last night about what I am planning to do and she (surprisingly) said she would support me. I could not believe it… she is the last person I thought would approve of this! I think it is because she has seen how unhappy I am. So things are looking positive now
Julie
Yes thank you seeker! I will be coming back often to this page for support and guidance–it is so nice to have people you don’t even know reach out to you in such a warm way
Hi keith,
I will be starting my fast tomorrow i.e 29th OCT. I am preparing myself for the 21 days fasting as it will be my first water fast. From last 3 days I am having only on meal per day.
I will keep posting my experiences and hope I will archive this goal.
Best Regards!!!!!!!!1
Hi Priya004
Hi ddimar
Get up” dust yourselfs down, wipe your feet and try again, there is no shame on faling your first time, i can asure you that you 2 are winners in my eyes; even to get past your first day, not many even got past 4 hours,….
Sarah…. who has just loged back on has been “juice/water fasting for over a month” and she looks fab.
And no thats not her pic lol,
One more thing i have to say, you have to follow through with healthy eating after your fast.
if you both need 101 support then add me on your msn, so if you struggle you can talk to me there and then, my email is keith.mckay.1@hotmail.co.uk
best wishes Keith.
Hi Julie
Yeah he was the one who inspired me to water fast 30 days,
he made it to day 21 but had to stop as he had to go back home, his mother had cancer.
When i look at your words julie, you sound like a very strong minded woman and i wish you the best on your fast.
Devin you could expect to loose 20,lbs in roughly 14 days water fasting, but this is just an estemate!
Hi Sarah
I couldnt beleve the differance in you.
You look great” welcome back how are you getting on and has that husband of yours noticed a differance yet, maby he needs to get new glasses lol.
And i know what you are saying about junk food impulses lol.
Best wishes Keith.
Seeker1 i will add you as an Admin so you can show me up lol.
Thanx for helping out feel free to add and remove things, play about with the site and get the feel for it.
Best Regards Keith.
Hi Lilmiss
I hope my tough love was not to tough lol
How are you getting on with your fast.
Best wishes Keith.
hi keith,no defo wasnt 2 tough i understand were your coming from lol im tired,achy my tongue and breath are disgusting lol but all that aside i feel ok,just ok lol have been keeping busy redecorating my livingroom so that could probably account for the tiredness and i also have a 2 yr old daughter who keeps me very busy lol,well this is day 4,trying to take each day as it comes,it has been a little hard as i was a junk food addict lol it has been hard not to think of eating but ive found now that if i drink water at mealtimes it actually fills me up!well i hope everyone else is doing well and i will keep you’s posted
Adele
Hi Adele
the bad breath is normal and i bet you could wilt flowers with it lol. Thats great your on day 4 i am impressed.
But take it easy and dont do to much.
I have added more videos of a woman called Kelly on my site.
She water fasted for 23 days, wow what a differance in her throughout her water fast you can have a look at her ups and downs click on http://keith101.wordpress.com
Best wishes Keith.
Hey guys,
I’m new here but have been reading the posts for several days now. I am 23 5’9, started off at 232 lbs. I’ve been water and juice fasting for 3 days now and am down to 226. I’m doing really well on the fast, the 1st day was horrible with headaches so I decided to juice the 2nd day. I’m going to go at least a week on this fast. After that I want to do a 30 day juice fast. I would like to get down to around 150-160 withing 4 months. I will post the updates!
Hi Levi
A warm welcome to fasting.ws
As i told Adele my love is tough love, as iv been to hell and back with food, drugs, alcohol, self harm, these are all self afflicted and was cured by water fasting, your waight is not healthy for your hight.
I really understand how you feel by logging onto this site and sharing your heart to others, i also know you are not happy; but we can remedy this with our support and friendships that we have made through our fasting journeys.
One thing i have to say to you, be strong and dont let the thought of food get to you, this is the demon you must fight on your fast.
Now for my tough love” . You can do a 14 day water fast if you have no medical condition, this will open your eyes into a whole new life of happiness and self worth trust me.
people have fear of water fasting but the body adjusts over days and weeks.
have a look at videos of women and men fasting on my up and comming site, my longest fast was 30 days on water click here to view the videos http://keith101.wordpress.com
Best wishes Keith.
Site Admin.
Hi Adele,
Wow, day 4, congrats, you’re doing well! like Keith said bad breath is to be expected as are strange colors on the tougne. You’re daughter may actually be your ticket through this fast; when you have nothing to be doing and you have no real mental stimulation your MIND and EMOTIONS begin to detoxify as well and at an accelerated rate. This can often times be too much and cause people to break thier fast prematurely. If you have some kind of responsibility or something to tend to it can make things MUCH easier, especially if you enjoy doing them. I actually got a kick out of “pushing” myself while on the fast to see what i could still do and how much of it was mental (which probably slowed the physical aspect of detox); though you def do pay for it more. I found i could still summon my normal energy but it was at a great price. For example i was able to run almost full speed up a hill to deposit a check at the bank, but when i reached the top, my chest burned, i was lightheaded and my legs hurt, lol. If you’ve made it to day 4 you’ve already made it to your goal in my mind. The first 3 days really decide whether or not your body can adapt, the rest is all mental. So just keep your thoughts in check and you’ll breeze right through this. GREAT JOB SO FAR, KEEP IT UP!!
Hi Levi,
But anyway if you have any questions we’re here to help. Grats on the first 3 days, you’re off to a great start!
Welcome to the site. It’s good that you’ve already set your goals, i know you can achieve them. I too am about 5’9, when i was 16 I did like a 12 day Master Cleanse and went from 165 to 130. Since then i have been UNABLE to gain weight, and yes I’VE TRIED, lol. We are all here to support you during your fast. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know so that we can help you. Also it’s a really good idea to keep a blog or some kind of journal to record your thoughts, states(mental, emotional and physical) and progress.
I can tell you upfront with juicefasting you won’t have to comprimise you daily activities. I was jogging 5 miles a day and working full time during my MC and had no problems at all. However depending on how cold it is you may want to juice “warm” things like ginger, garlic or dash some cayanne if you find yourself rather cold. Or you could always make “Nutmilk”. I learned how to do that when i was Raw Vegan
_Best of luck to you all
Seeker1-Tom
have you got the email from wordpress?
Let me know.
Regards Keith.
Wow. Thanks for all the support guys I appreciate it. Keith I didn’t know whether to go all out on the first fast so I was only having a couple cups of fresh juice a day? I recently came off some heavy medication about a month ago. I didn’t know if I should juice fast 30 days or try water for 10-14 days? I’m still doing good today, energy comes and goes but I know I will make it to the end. Thanks for all the encouragment Seeker1, I look forward to this journey.
Levi
Hey Keith,
Got the invite, have a wordpres now. My user is seeker001.
Hi all!!
You guys (seeker and Kevin) are absolutely fantastic, hey! I think I would be one of those people that doesn’t even get 4hrs into a fast if it weren’t for this site and you guys.
I am onto Day 2 now… feeling pretty strong. I think I might go for a walk/jog today if my energy levels stay up like they are right now… but I don’t want to push it in case that means I have a pretty big low later on and feel weak.
How is everyone else going? Kevin, the website is looking good! Those fasting videos are the best… it’s so great to actually be able to see someone change that much over such a short time.
Cheers,
Julie
Hi julie,
It would probably be better to stick to brisk walking unless your feel particularly energetic and “bouncy”, lol. Usually within the first 3 days you can still work at 100% capacity without having to worry too much about excessive fatigue, so if you think you can do it, and you’ll benefit from it, then go for it. It IS best to stay slightly active throughout the fast so as to keep your blood flowing. I find that light stretching/yoga/Qi-gong works prefectly for me with the occasional walk, The fresh air is DEF nice though 
Great job so far, you’re doing well!
Definatly keep us updated on how you feel and of course if you have any questions or concerns we’re here to help. I know that the number of days may seem small but when you’re water fasting time slows down, you’ve made great progress, and i’m glad to hear your strength is up. I know you’ll reach goal.
Best wishes
-Seeker
Hi Seeker,
Thanks for the quick reply! I didn’t end up going for that walk… after my “high” I experienced a pretty down low where I felt quite weak and light-headed. Thought I better take it easy. I heard these erratic bursts of energy (or lack thereof) are pretty common in water fasts? Do these become less pronounced as you get further into a fast?
On another note… I have had to pee soooo many times today! (Lovely, I know!)… I’m guessing this is also common. But does it stay that way for the remainder of a fast as well?
Thanks for being available for information and advice so often!
Hi julie,
). This is just a theory, but i believe it to be true based on personal experience. Though with this thoery one must avoid stimulants like caffine and refined sugar because they will throw that mechanism off. The faster you’re able to get energy from food the more “superior” that food becomes to your brain. When you take in concentrated sources of sugar that are absorbed quickly into the blood stream the brain recognizes this and begins to view this food as better, and craves it when you’re low on energy which creates a day of “ups” and “downs” due to flucuating blood sugar levels. So in essence these foods “trick” your brain and really wreak havok in your body. BUT ANYWAY
I wish you the best, and if you have anymore questions feel free to ask. (Keith may also have more to add)
Good call on taking it easy. During a fast it’s best to listen to your body’s need for rest, lightheadedness and weakness is common on a water fast.
How much water are you drinking? During my ten day i limited myself to no more than 1 liter a day, often times it would be less than that (everyone is diff though). It’s best to drink only when thristy for maximum detox. You need water to keep things flowing, but drinking too much is just extra work on the kidneys (though in certain cases thats needed).
This was day 2 correct?, so it’ll probably be day 3 by the time you get this msg (idk wat time zone you’re in. I’m in eastern time and it’s 3 AM, lol). The first few days are when the body works on clearing up the digestive system and clearing out the bowl. After days 3-5 your physical hunger should be gone and your body will start using fat reserves for energy using a process known as ketosis(this takes time to adapt to so the flucuations in energy could just be your body adapting to this new fuel source). This is the best time to recogize the difference between mental hunger and physical hunger. Physical hunger is the desire to feel full (which is bad…imo) while mental hunger is the desire to feel satiated.
Usually the mind will crave certain foods based on your nutritional needs. For example alot of women tend to crave chocolate during thier period because thier body recognizes the cacao as a good source of easily absorbable iron (raw cacao has 314% iron for every 2 ounces, talk about a super food
Yeah, also have you taken an enema or done a salt water flush yet? Usually flucuations in energy can be due to toxins in the colon. It’s best to use one every day for the fisrt 2-3 days then maybe once every 3-5 days from then on. Although warm water enemas can be done every day safely for a while if one would wish to do so. It’s common to have good days and bad days during the fast depending on where your body is in the “cleansing cycle”. Usually it’ll start with your bowl and digestive system and work its way up. Most of the toxins are filtered through the kidneys, the liver or dumped in the bowl, which is why it’s a good idea to clean it out every few days. Sumtimes you’ll go a few days feeling fine then your body will hit one area where you have alot of toxic build up stored in your tissue and BAM you feel like crap.
Again you should be drinking just enough water so that your mouth isn’t dry and your urine is mostly clear and doesn’t burn, lol. I actually tried dry fasting for a bit and my urine was this DARK yellow and burned like you would not believe, lol, not very pleasant. Wat i suggest is drink only 2-3 times a day (in medium to large quantities), usually at the times when u’d normally eat. If you do the salt water flush make sure you drink alittle extra.
If you don’t know wat the salt water flush is, it’s this: Mix sea salt and warm (NOT HOT) water in proportions of 1 tablespoon of salt for every liter of water (no more than two liters) Drink it all within 5 mins (the faster the better), then wait for anywhere from .5-2 hours, then grab a book get ready to see all the mess you had in your colon, lol. It should continue until the liquid that comes out is clear. MAKE SURE THE PORTIONS ARE RIGHT!! If it’s too liquidy it’ll just be filtered out by the kidneys causing undo stress and if it’s too salty it’ll be filtered through the liver and cause undo stress. Also it’s best to not do this anymore than once every 3 days.
Anyway keep us updated, and great job so far, keep it up!
-Seeker
Hi Julie
Please take it easy when water fasting the first 3-4 days as your body is adjusting to the change, Ketosis starts around day 3 this is the time the body starts to convert fat for energy, when this happens you will feel as though you can do a marathon, nice slow walks are fine but this should be a time of peace and quietness, you will get out of breath easily this is because toxins are also relesed via the lungs,
Take deep slow breaths before you get up, this will help and also get up slowly, these symptoms are all normal. you dont need to drink gallons of water, drink when thirsty and keep hydrated. Well done on day 3
Best regards Keith.
Hi Levi
Can i ask what type of medication you were on?
Headaches are normal whilst water fasting.If is to hard for you to water fast then juice fast for 5 days then water fast at the weekend there is a calori counter on my site for juice/vegtables so you know what your consuming whilst juicing, im not sure if you have had a look at Michell on his 21 day water fast on my site have a look at what to expect on water fasting http://keith101.wordpress.com
Hope this will help you decide.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Priyar
Hi ddimar
Hi Adele
How are you all doing today let me know as i said you can add me on msn for support if you are struggling, iv been talking to Sarah on msn and she is close to her waight goal, and fought the temptation to buy a curry from the takaway LOL.
So iv told her that i am emailing her with a healthy recipy for making a curry and it tasts better than an indian curry lol…
Best wishes to you all.
Hey Seeker1
Take a look at the woman that fasted on water for 120 days.
i honestly think this is to much, she looked ill,
but she made it iv posted it on my site there is also a video of her a month after “WOW”
What is your full user name on wordpress as i cant find you there.And have you figured out how to put pics with short storys on the right hand colum? or would i have to change the theme? let me know if you can thanx.
if anyone would like to have a look click on http://keith101.wordpress.com
Let me know what you all think but i really think this is wrong fasting for 120 days.
Best wishes on your fasts Keith.
Hi Keith,
Your site is coming along. You have to clean the code before you paste. You can paste into text pad and that will clean the code or select and hit the clean code button. Or do it manually in HTML.
And yea, unless a person weights 400 lb, 120 days is to long to fast and could be health damaging. But the video did show the amazing ability of the human body.
Hi Tom
Yeah i have been reading about the possible damaging affects on the 120 day water fast i have been looking at her vids from day 1. She is one of two things.
Very brave or very silly, i really dont think she has looked into the future effects on her health fasting for 120 days.
I will look at what you have mentioned about the code thank you for that.
Best regards Keith.
Key Keith,
It’s seeker001.wordpress.com those being zeros. I honestly have no idea how to do anything, lol, the screen has like NO options on it. I’ll also have to find another comp to use as i think if i try to use dial up to upload all the content i have it would prbably take a month or two :p. And…wait…wat are you asking me to do? i’m alittle confused…if i’m putting pics and short stories/content…why would you have to change YOUR theme? are you asking me to put stuff on YOUR blog or make one of my own?? lol, i’m so confuzzled here.
If you have msn you should add me (it’s my email i gave you seeker_one@live.com ).
Seeker1
I will add you to msn so we can talk.
yeah i need to add small pictures with a short story, on the right hand column of my home page like Toms home page?
you can change the theme page to suit what you want to do on a web site.
Best regards Keith.
Seeker1
Can you access my dashboard to add things on the site let me know Tom.
Regards Keith.
Hey guys!
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The start of Day 3… I know the weight thing isn’t my main goal here but I couldn’t resist the urge to check this morning… down 7.7lb! Which doesn’t seem right, but hey, even if it is all water weight it looks nice
I think you (Keith and Seeker) are right about the water… I was probably drinking too much. Seeker, it is interesting about your 1L limit… I think i might try that (or 1.5L or something). I have mostly been drinking when I feel “hungry” which is probably not even hunger at all is it? I bet I don’t even know what real hunger even is!
About the enemas/swf… I did the Master Cleanse a while back (for only about 6/7 days) and would really like to avoid the swf this time if it is possible. That said, enemas don’t sound too nice either :S. Which do you prefer Keith/Seeker?
Hope everyone is going well! (And yes, I think 120 days is a little extreme!)
Julie
I just had a look at that last video… she looks so incredibly gaunt! I don’t think she should have fasted for that long :S.
Hi Julie
yeah i think you are totally right on your opinion, i have posted my site on differant sites waiting for replies,
thank you for your reply julie.
There is no need to fast that long and that really upset me, i nearly cryed.
Bless you Keith.
Hi Julie,
. I never try to do a fast for weight loss but can;t help but think how cool it is when i get it. i luv the “light” feeling i get.
Yeah i’d agree neither are quite “pleasant” 100%, but just think of all the good that comes out of it. Personally i did the salt water flush on like day 2 and 3 and tried and enema a few days later but it was one of othose “mineral oil” ones….WIIIIIERD, lol. Yeah i mean it’s just a way to make things easier. My first water fast lasted 8 days before i failed and binged on a large cheese calzone (sits in corner with dunce hat on), lol, but on day 7 a had a surprise bowl movment with a bunch of little white things (parasites?) and the stench was RANCID. So yeah i mean your body will still eliminate at times, but it helps to clean it out every once in a while. The reason i suggest SWF on the first couple days is because it goes through your ENITIRE DIGESTIVE SYTEM including the entirety of your small and large intestine, so it’s much more THOROUGH. The normal enemas usually only get a portion of the large intestine, which is really all that needs to be cleansed once you’ve done SWF. The only reason i wouldn’t do the swf for the whole fast is because the amount of salt can throw off your electrolite balance if done 2 often. I think it’s best not to do it more than 2 times unless you have some lemon juice diluted in water the day after. The enema i find easier to use anyway, but thats me.
Man, grats on the 7.7 that must be pretty neat
Alright, day three, way to stick in there. In the next few days you should start to notice that your body is adapting to the state of fasting. You should begin to feel more calm and have a steady flow of energy rather than sporatic bursts.
Keith, nah i can’t access it. Maybe i jus don’t know how… But yeah hit me up on msn and we’ll see if we can’t figure this thing out.
All the Best
-Seeker
Hey Guys
I have sent an email to Tom about starting my 40 day water fast on tuesday 3rd nov.
I will post daily videos “on” you tube to be added on fasting.ws
I would like to prove to you all, that you can sustain yourselfs on a water fast for 40 days with the grace of “God”
leave me your comments, i will post my starting waight and be checked by a doctor every 7-10 days. http://keith101.wordpress.com
God bless Keith.
Hi Keith
Great Idea on the youtube video documentation. That would be a great page.
Hi Tom
yeah ill post my fast on you tube. ill try and put a video on there first today so i know what im doing on tuesday.
i am buying a digital cam on tuesday morning.
you can copy the url code if you want to post it on here, under video fasting let me know what you think, so all can see what us Scots are made of LOL.
this 40 day fast should take me up to the 13th dec, giving me time to break the fast for the christmas goodies, LOL.
Regards Keith.
Hey Seeker!
I guess I will give the salt water flush a go today then. I am dreading it, but like you said, it’s important to get the toxins out isn’t it?
I know the weight loss is nice and all, but I really want you to know I am not doing this for that. It is a nice bonus, but I really need to break a lot of bad habits. My binge eating/over-eating was out of control… the amount of food I was consuming DAILY was ridiculous (upwards of 5000cal!! gross!)… I would avoid seeing friends and family and people I love just to get another “fix”… all my eating was done in secret. So to other people, it looked like I wasn’t eating at all! (Little did they know! So they would force me to eat something, and who was I to say no! That is the bad side of me talking there). So I am doing this fast to fix that, get some perspective, and be nice to my body… I don’t want to damage it anymore, which is definitely what I was doing.
Sorry for the little rant, just wanted you to know I am doing this for a better me, as corny as that sounds. And based on all your experiences, it sounds like that will really happen!
On another note (and I am only on Day 3 so this could just be nothing), having gotten through Day 1 and 2 (which were not pleasant), I am not so much thinking “What does it matter if I break it today, I’ll just start again tomorrow” anymore, but looking FORWARD to succeeding at this if that makes sense? I want to see it through! And that is keeping me from breaking it. Maybe I have gotten over my first little fasting hump?
Sorry for the heart-pouring part of my “essay”…
And Kevin, I think it’s a great idea to visually document your 40 day fast! It is going to be tough, maybe looking back on some of your comments will help as well? But it will sure as hell be inspiring to a lot of people.
Julie
Hi julie
Sorry but as long as i’m on this site you’ll have to write alot more for it to be considered an “essay”, lol, i’ve already set that standard. It’s good to hear you’ve gotten your mind working WITH you instead of agaisnt you, yes look at this as a journey as a learning experience that you want to see through. This can be very transendental if you get into the later days (21 and beyond) so look forward to all of the fun and interesting experiences you’re going to have. The control of yourself will begin to manifest soon i’m sure. I was doing it for the same reason, to break multiple bad habbits and gain control of myself and i avhieved that around day 7, where i felt the greatest sense on self that i ever had.
“Would force me to eat something, and who was i to say no?” This stuck out to me. you are the QUEEN of your body, the master of your temple, you are a grown independant woman who decides for herself wat her life will be, you are GODDESS thats who you are! Never allow others to influence your life, don’t be a people pleaser. I know how hard it can be because i used to be in the same boat. When i first did the Master Cleanse it was in complete conflict with everyone around me and from that i began to realize how much i gave away my power and let OTEHRS run MY life. Just remember that you are a powerful person with the utmost authority in your life. You MUST have personal boundries and you MUST reinforce them and not let people cross them. if you do you will be a slave to the influence of those around you. And they may have the best of intentions for you but good intentions without wisdom quicly turns to poison. Only YOU know wats best for you. It takes alot of power to look someone in the eyes and say calmly and firmly “No”, and they may not take to it well, but if they can’t respect your choices and accept you for who you are then they’re probably not the best people to be around.
I used to live with my grandparents and this was before i really began to become an individual so we lived great 2gether, but once i started getting into stuff that they didn’t approve of like fasting, cleansing, herbs, and certain self improvment techniques i started using, things turned sour. I began to realize what control freaks they were. Talk about toxic personality, if I wasn’t living my life in they way THEY thought was ideal they’d give me shit ALL the time. I went insane and eventually broke down and gave alot of myself up. Then of course i broke back out in complete rebellion and moved out as far away from them as i could, and i really only talk to them maybe once every 2-3 months now because they’ll STILL give me shit and i don’t need that kinda stress, lol. I mean it’s sad because they’re my family and all, but just because they’re blood related doesn’t mean that they’re the best company to be around. In fact i really don’t hang around my family much because they can’t stand the fact that i fast and exercise alot and do things that are “extreme” in thier view.
Basically what i’m trying to say is, be careful not to let others hold you back from living your life the way you want to live it and don’t comprimise any part of yourself that you like just to accomidate someone else. I mean i’m not TELLING you to do this…i’m just saying it because i was in a similar situation and it hurt me immensely and i don’t want others to have to suffer that if they can avoid it.
“Great Spirits have always encountered VIOLENT opposition from mediocre minds” -Albert Einstein
-Seeker
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”
Thats another good one
Hi Seeker1
Thanks for helping out with the support and you clearly have a passion for fasting and helping people. Just want to say I appreciate your help.
TRUTH…
Hi Seeker,
… which was very insightful might I add. It must have taken a lot to reaslise that, considering they are your family and all! You seem to have really taken control of your life… I hope to be like that soon! Hopefully my body works like yours and I gain that control around Day 7 like you said. 
Wow! That is a good quote! Kind of a summarised version of your post
I have another question sorry… In the past, when I did the swf’s on the master cleanse, I did them first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Is that necessary? Because at the moment, it is the middle of the day on Day 3 and I have already drunk quite a bit of water. I am worried doing a swf right now will not work because it will be diluted by the water I have already drank?
Thanks again! (I am writing that Albert Einstein quote down!)
Hi julie,
just make sure it’s 1 tablespoon of sea salt for every liter of water and that the water is warm, NOT HOT.
You don’t have to apologize for asking questions, i enjoy being able to help in anyway i can, if i didn’t i wouldn’t be here, lol. When you’re water fasting it doesn’t mater WHEN you take it because your stomach is like ALWAYS empty, lol. If you just drank alot of water give it about 20 mins, thats all it takes. Then you’ll be fine
Best Wishes
-Seeker
Hey Keith,
Ya I was on Risperdal 2mg for a time. I’m at the end of my 4th day fasting and am still going strong. I’m gonna be heading out into a cabin in the mountains over the weekend to continue fasting and seeking the Lord. Those 2 days I’m going to only water fast. I’ve been having about 2-3 cups of vegetable and fruit juice the last 4 days. I’ve dropped almost 7 pounds. One question, is vegetable broth an acceptable thing to have when your on a juice fast? What do you think seeker1? Thanks guys I will write on Monday and tell how things are going when I get back.
Levi
Hi Levi
Sure veggie juice is good on a juice fast. I heat beet and carrot with a splash of Worstershire sauce. Even juice Popsicles in the summer.
Hi levi
Nice to see who im talking to, Rispiradal or Rispiradone as its now called here. I know this drug well as my mother has been on them for 4 yrs due to deppresion, i am glad to hear that you do not take them any longer.
As i have mentioned in my previous message about my past depression an lots more. Water fasting gave me back control over my life, where there was no control, so i really understand where you are coming from, i am also impressed that you have now made it to day 5 of your fastin, it takes a lot of mind power to get this far, i have watched people on this site that dont even last a day. 7 lbs in 4 days that is “Amazing” enjoy your trip to your cabbin take some books and the time to find yourself.keep us posted on your progress.
Best wishes levi, regards Keith.
Hi Julie
As seeker1 has said about the [SWF]…I did do 2 of them on 30 day water fast 1 every 4 days, but its really not nice at all….1 litre warm water 3 teaspoons of salt sometimes 1 tablespoon is not enough, it took 1hr 45 mins every time i did a salt water flush but would be interested if you could time yourslf on taking one to the time you go to the loo?
I much prefer “Picolax” from the chemist as it is easy to take and tastes ok,
you can do a salt water flush anytime of the day Julie, as long as its not before bedtime lol.
You keep kalling me Kevin Julie, its Keith lol
best wishes your doing great stay focused, regards KEITH LOL.
Hi Seeker1
I have added you to my msn, hope to talk soon
I will be buying a digital cam for the start of my 40 day water fast tuesday comming, this fast will take me up to the 13 december.I will post my progress on YOU TUBE, and on my site. So by the end of the 40 days i should look like a stick lol. I will be giving you guys a mention an fasting.ws the site that changed my life sook soook LOL
Best regards Keith.
Hey guys
Have a look at fasting videos on my site to learn more in what it takes to complete a water/juice fast.
Is a 10 day water fast equal to a 30 day juice fast? please leave your comments and opinions.
on http://keith101.wordpress.com
Best regards Keith.
My 40 day water fast videos will be posted here on fasting.ws with Toms consent, you tube, and my site.
Hi KEITH!!! I’m so so so sorry about messing up your name! I can’t believe I did that! (How did I get Kevin in my head?) I’m really very sorry!
. Today is a weak day… in all senses of the word.
I did the swf yesterday (about 1.5L and 1.5tbsp) and it was disgusting and I almost threw up about 5 times… but it worked… about 1.5hrs later (I didn’t time myself exactly but I’m pretty sure it was around then). Not a LOT came out (gross, but you know what I mean) so I’m worried my body absorbed a bit of it?
I weighed myself this morning (stupidly) and didn’t lose any weight between yesterday and today… could it be because of the swf? (I have been trying not to do a daily weigh as I know it is not beneficial in any way, but I’m kinda maxing out on willpower as it is!). Needless to say, whilst losing weight is not my main motivator, it is something that keeps me going. So seeing the same number today again has made me a little bummed
Does anyone have a timeframe in which the weakness subsides a little? I am on Day 4 now and it is tough… I had a bad sleep last night and sometimes couldn’t even find the energy to roll over!
Sorry about the depressing post… I guess today is one of those days!
Julie (Keith, again, so sorry about your name!)
hI julie
I told you it would take 1hr 45mins to go through “you” on the [SWF]…LOL.
Dont do the [SWF] again. I was the same “koulking”
There are beter ways to flush out the intestines. The chemist is your best bet, talk to them and tell them you are on a fast.
As i said “picolax” from the chemist does the same job and less brutal on the intestines.
What is good for the goose is not allways good for the gander
LOL…
but hey dont listen to me as i have only water fasted 30 days lol
Dont worry, your body wont absorb the salt, i had the same fear, your fine trust me.
Best regards Keith.
Hi Keith, thanks for checking in. Yes, I am still here although not logging in as often. I plan to do another fast before I leave for my trip to Florida. I have another snag in my life now as I have a hernia and need to go for an operation. My operation is planned for first week of January. This is disappointing as I was really focused on exercising since finishing my 27 day fast but now I have to take it easy to avoid any strain on the hernia. I am still looking forward to our water fast in February. I see there are lots of newcomers… It’s hard to keep up but nice to see. Take care of yourself.
Rob
Hey ROB
I will be starting my 40 day water fast this comming tuesday and will post it on you tube and on my site to you can have a look at how im getting on, still lots to do though lol
click http://keith101.wordpress.com
Best wishes on that opp stay strong
Regards Keith.
Hi there everyone… and God bless all ye who fast!!! haha…Tom’s books…the wisdom and info…is what has finally broke me through into fasting….been trying to obey God in this spiritual discipline/key for 13 years with only limited success…but in Sept. went for 30 days…5 days fruits and veggies…10 days water only/touch of lemon and honey…then went into fresh juices…UNBELIEVEABLE!!! REALLY!!! I HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS STRONG…AND MY RUNNING IS ….WELL I DON’T KNOW WHERE IT’S GOING…it has so vastly improved …I don’t know how fast or how far I how can run now….at 58…I’ve been running for 30 years…and yesterday Iran at a pace in training I haven’t run in 13 years…oh…I have so much to say…and will say more later…but thank you Tom and God richly BLESS YOU!!!
Hi julie,
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. Julie you’re doing INCREDIBLELY well, i think you’ll already prooved that you have wat it takes to do this, keep it up, your goal lies ahead of you…all you have to do is stay on the path as it moves you toward your goal. I know you can do it, don’t give up!
Sorry to hear about ur SWF, lol, you get used to it the more u do it. But yeah it can be very tiring. No your body won’t absorb the salt, don’t worry, the amount you get out can vary. Also don’t worry about the wieght loss, Remember that the body works on IT’S time, not yours
Also you’re going to have bad days, thats a given, it’s how you respond on these days that are going to decide how successful you are. You haven’t broken your fast yet and it’s already day 4, you’re doing a great job. This is usually the transitional phase. by the time your on day 7 (perhaps earlier) you should be fully adapted. You’re body is still getting used to using your fat stores as fuel, give it some time. And i know it feels like your willpower is “maxed” but you’d be surprised what you can do when you push yourself alittle
-Seeker
Hi Jdeserio
Congratz on your 30 day fast, you dont look 58 mate, how much waight have you lost on your fasting?
Great to hear that your running has improved, and thank you for sharing your story with us as im sure this will help others fasting.
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Julie
How are you today after your “yuk” swf LOL. When i did the flush i had i seperate glass of water to drink in stages, sorry i forgot to tell you this lol. Your an insparation on this site and very strong stay with it but if you realy are struggling then move onto juice/vegtable fasting for a coupple of days as you know there is a veg/juice calorie counter on my page so you know how much cals you are taking in and you will still lose that 20 lbs, so dont wory if you need to move on to juice for a few days
Best wishes let me know how you are. Keith.
Hello everyone
I am starting a juice fast today. I have Diabetes II and need to lose significant weight. I was originally thinking of a water fast but some comments from Tom have made me feel it is better to start with a juice fast and, if I feel up to it, add in water fasting days.
Hi Reddir
Welcome to fasting.ws
Yeah tom is right, water fasting and Diabetes type 2 would not be the way” to go for you, juice fasting is the best way so you can loose the waight slowly with max benifit for your condition, i wish there were more people like yourself logging onto this site to take full advantage of all our support. I have posted new videos today of juice fasting and what to expect whilst on your fast click on http://keith101.wordpress.com there is juice video advice page there and also a juice/veg calorie counter that will help you, i will also post a vidio when i have the time, on the benifits of juice fasting for people with type 2 diabetes.Try to stick with whole fruit instead of juice because of the quality and content of its natural sugars — you’ll also get the benefit of the fruit’s fiber and vitamins. Fruit juice often can’t provide those things. You may include natural and fresh fruit juices in your diet, though, as long as you consider the following:
Avoid drinks made from fruit concentrates, because they contain added sugar and lack vitamins. Drink fresh and natural fruit juices.
Best wishes Keith.
Thank you for the welcome keith101
And thank you for the link to your fasting site – the more clear information I can get the more likely I will follow through. I will keep a lookout for your video on type 2 diabetes
Currently, I am thinking of using mainly celery juice, and only sipping the juice in small amounts. I figured that fruit juices (even fresh made) might be too high in sugars.
Hey Keith… thanks man…I’ve followed you on here and your a real blessing…in 30 days I lost 23.2 lbs…I could have went further but I was already down to 130lbs…and I was running and on and after my runs I was beginning to notice this bad ammonia smell up in my breath and siniuses so I figured my body was beginning to go after muscle tissue…I then started eating some wild salmon..one pack a day…and after 2-3 days this cleared up… I’m 5′ 8.3″…so I was getting to the low end of my B.M.I index
I think I can go to 124 lbs. before being under weight according to the BMI index but they say thats not accurate for mesomorphs…so 127 is my target….I’ve drifted back up in weight the past month…and plus I don’t care for the spiritual difference I’m feeling now…SO I’m back in on day 6 of a juice fast… have lost 10 lbs. and am heading for 127lbs. …..thanks Keith and love to all…
Hi territorytaker LOL
I see you have chaneged your name, any input you can give here is a blessing, i am about to start a 40 day water fast on the 3rd of Nov” to help the guys on this site to stand firm and dig in to what can be a life changing experiance for them, i still have the bmi to carry me through the fast, but every fast is totally different as you know.
The spiritual highs are amazing and outway the lows of a fast, but we get our ups and downs every day, but there is no better feeling than being blessed by the spirit.
Im sure you will sail on your new 6 day fast mate.
What is your first name?
Best wishes Keith.
Hi all!
Keith, if I do a swf flush again I will try drinking the normal water in between like you said. I also wanted you to know I DID try and get PICOLAX from the chemist like you suggested (a pill sounds like a much nicer alternative to swf’s or enemas) but they don’t sell it over here. I did find buy some enema tablets though? Not sure how these will work but we’ll see.
Also, yesterday, because I felt SO physically weak I had a tiny tiny bit of vegetable broth. Does this technically mean I have broken my water fast?? I did feel much better after it and continued to drink water for the rest of the day! (I am contemplating switching to a juice fast like you suggested, but really want to see this water fast through if I can.)
Anyway, if you don’t count yesterday’s little bit of broth as breaking it, I am on to Day 5!
Julie
Keith…..my name is John …but God calls me Territorytaker…kinda like the Abram/Abraham thing…40 day water fast ??? tough stuff…my hats off to you …the 10 days I did in Sept. was pretty rough…yeah I was off work at the time so it was doable…it would be very difficult to work and water fast…my goal is to get to the lower end of my BMI and STAY there…live a fasted life!!!…I according to my spiritual name have alot to do with GOD/ for GOD…and must be in top form body, soul, and spirit…your interest and insight is very welcome and may God accomplish in you everything you need in this next 40 day water fast…I will watch and encourage your progress…be blessed and edified all you who fast…you are the top 5% of the body of Christ!!!…love to all!!!
Hi John
I dont think God was with me last night as i got mugged on the way home by 3 drug addicts, i have stitches on my lip and bumps and bruises, and blood in my right eye, they got my wallet with nothing in it LOL.
I am still strong enough to go through with my 40 day fast on tuesday.
These guys who did this will be punnished, but i have no hate for them at all.
Best regards Keith.
Keith….oh my God!…sorry about all that!…and He was with you…He’s always with you…you must be on the right track to get attacked by the enemy like that…your in good company read about Paul…listen Keith you are doing something thats really right here …fasting is what the body of Christ needs the most right now…and satan knows that…he’s not happy about what your doing…but greater is HE that is in you …than anything thats in the world…Paul said it best…be encouraged when you find yourself in all manner of trials and tribulations…rejoice for you have been counted together with Christ…God love and bless you Keith as you steadfastly procede in your mission from God…again God bless all who are fasting…and love to ALL!!!
keith101,
Sorry to hear about the trouble you had. But its good to hear you are staying balanced and strong after the experience
Hi Julie
A pill should work just as well as the swf, yeah if your body is not up for it then move on to a juice fast then water fast at weekends, you have done really well keep your head heald high.
Bless Keith.
Its been about 33 hours since I started my fast. I’ve been a bit lazy and haven’t made any juice, but I did mix some vitamin C (ascorbic acid crystals) and stevia in water and drank that.
I ended up taking a long nap yesterday, and then slept as normal. Well, better than normal, I had some interesting dreams
I am finding ‘being in the present moment’ is a key to my dealing with my cravings. Not trying to escape my life seems to limit my “need” for indulgence.
Hope all are well,
reddir
Sorry reddir,
This is the first time that i cant answer questions, i really for the first time in months have to let you guys down but ill pray tonight for streanth and guidance.
God bless you all Keith.
Don’t worry about me, take care and regather yourself.
Be Well
Hi reddir
HI john
reddir hey thats great on the 33 hrs, i will be joining you tomoz on your fast, sorry that i was not there for you yesterday and everyone on the site, so is this day 3 for you today reddir?…let me know
Hi John thank you for your kind words, yeah the closer you get to God the more suseptable you are to evil, iv experienced this in the past, i hope i have the streanth of spirit to make it to day 40. I cant post videos on you tube and my site until my face heals so it might be 7-10 days into my water fast before i can do this i cant even take a photo before my fast,im a little dissapointed about that
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Julie
how are you today have you moved onto juice?…let me know, im sure you will lose 20 lbs in no time at all, my fast starts tomoz yippee lol.
hey Seeker1 where are you hiding, iv tryed to get you on msn, you must be very busy ill catch up with tou soon mate.
Hi Rob how are you, as you have read i start the big one tomoz so this should be very interesting, good luck with your opp mate i will pray for you on my fast.
Best wishes Keith.
59 hours now, and I’ve been able to keep or regain my emotional balance so far – something I was not able to do on my previous attempts.
Previously, I had been able to get to 40hrs with little trouble bur felt emotionally uncentered by hour 48. The one time I continued my fast past that point, my lack of emotional balance got progressively worse until about hour 70 when I broke my fast.
Hi reddir
Bless your honesty, emotional balance is defintaly one of the keys you need on a fast. My focus and balance”
Are at one” even though what happened to me.
Streanth Of the heart is very important to, try not to count the hours but be at peace within yourself, 1 day at a time, this will help you, my 40 day water fast journey starts tomorrow and i am at peace within myself.
Fasting does bring back “balance”
“The mind body and spirit”
I will be with you soon on your fasting journey.
God bless Keith.
Keith, A quick and rapid recovery…healing to you in Jesus name…and I pray that this fast…will be above and beyond anything you could hoped for or imagined…God Bless!…I do intend to veiw your blog site..the best to you..
To All…I’m 8 days in now on a juice fast…have lost 12 lbs…alls well so far…I’m running about every other day…and lifting weights most days…sleeping??? about 8hrs. now….but in the beginning about 10-12 hrs…yeah…I know what your thinking…what would I do on a water fast??? hahaha….answer is sleep most all the time..lol…but this is working for me…it’s getting me to the place spiritually and physically that I need to get to…to go forward in God… so cool ….all is good!!!….again GOD bless you.. all you who fast…love to all,John
Thank you John
I Have added a video meditation page on my site for those fasting, “Very peaceful”, I have more to add tomoz.
http://keith101.wordpress.com
I Will post my videos as soon as i can,
God bless Keith.
Hi Keith,
I did 3 days of juice fasting and am now going back onto water fasting. So I will today Day 1 of the water fast. I really want to be able to complete even just 10 days of a water fast, just so I prove to myself I can see something through and finish what I set out to do! Do you know the feeling?
I am hoping this time around it will be easier since I have not eaten solids for 6 days now and have been juice fasting for the last 3. So here goes!
How are you all going?
You all set for your big 40 day fast tomorrow Keith? How have you prepared for it if you don’t mind my asking?
I decided to end my fast. It lasted for 68hrs and I feel I could have gone longer with only minor difficulty.
68hrs is probably nothing to you veterans, but it was significant for me.
And some very good news: I’ve been inspired to go on a raw food diet. I should probably say, “to restart a raw food diet” since I followed one for a few months, a few years ago.
It is my hope that this is only another step on my way to a clean and healthy body/mind.
keith101,
I am sorry I won’t be water fasting with you this week, but I hope to join you another time. My short fast, I hope, means I will be ready to water fast again shortly. I might join up with you yet, only a week or two late
Be Well, and have a great fast
Ravi
Hey guys,
I ended my fast yesterday evening. I went for 7 days 3 of those on water. I lost 10 lbs and a couple inches. I’m glad I was able to make it that far. Thanks for the support. I did it mostly to get my flesh under control and my appetite crucified. I will probably do the same fast in one week. I still have about 45 lbs to go. Keith, your an inspiration to us all to go on a 40 day fast and keep good spirits after all what happened. Bless you brother,
Levi
Hi Levi
Thats great you have compleated the 10 days and lost 10 lbs, you must feel really proud of yourself, you can loose 45 lbs when you put your mind to it, you have taken the first step so keep on track for your next phase of your fast.
Hey reddir
68 hrs is also great and be proud of yourself that you went that long, as i have said before some people dont even make it past day 1,
I know with past experiance water fasting can be very hard therefore juice fasting would be the best way for you to go and you will still lose the desired waight, chin up and never give up until you reach your waight goal.
Hi Julie
You have done well, this is day 7 now for you.
How do i prepair myself?….There are a few things that i do 1…I focus my mind about 4 days before i start my fast.
2…I put my mind into a trance like state, slow deep breathing and meditate, calming the Spirit”
3…I never allow anyone around me that will stress me.
4…I Visulize the end of day 7, and the end of every week thereafter.
Hope this helps you Julie, stay with me the first 7 days and you will make it to day 10.
Best wishes Keith.
Hi John
Im sure youl understand what i have told Julie, how are you today and thanks for your support.
My Starting waight is 13st 2 lbs, which is 184 lbs, my hight is 5ft 9, i have taken digital photos of myself before i started my fast and will take one at the end, i will post videos of my fast on you tube, but this will not be until day 7-10, for reasons that you all know.
I will also keep a daily fasting diary every night on my site and every day on here.
i will be checked by a doc roughly in 14 days time.
Best wishes to you all Keith.
hi everyone…
i am on day 3 of trying to fifnish my first fast, i am very determined and will do this!!!! i failed on day 2 so technically this is my first day of not eating…. but day 3 of my journey..
i am doing the fast because i have the most awful eationg habits, and havent ben able to lose baby weight, mostley because i dont have time to excersise like i used to… so im hopeing this fast will help me change my diet, calorie intake, and over all my life style…
and advice on how to get thru day 2 -3 which to me seems to be the hardest so far.!!
im 5’0tall 150′lbs (im pretty stalky tho so i have alot of muscel mass) 7 moths post partum!!
i need yalls support!!!!!!!
peace&love
Hi j1212
Welcome to fasting.ws
Are you water fasting, or juice fasting.
You really need to harness the power of the mind over the power of the hunger, when you get to day 4 things do get easyer, stay focused, calm and relaxed.
On day1-4 it is almost like a battle of mind and body, you can do this trust me.
Best regards Keith.
thanks for the reply, im doin water fasting and im sooooo excited, im so determined to get it done, so hopefully this page will help me keep my mind in the right direction!!!
still lokng for a partner!!
Hi j1212
Water Fast
You can fast from 1 to 40 days depending on your [bmi]and as long as you do not have health problems, Try to drink 2 liters of water or more per day.
The ten day water fast has become a recommended number of days. Ten days on water will cause the same weight loss as 30 days on juice. But water fasting is far more difficult, especially if you have a fast metabolism. Water fasting cleanses the body aggressively removing toxins rapidly. Water fasting can be more beneficial, cleansing the tissues more aggressively. Water fasting demands mental preparation, the less pressure and responsibility you have during a water fast the better. Think of it a holiday away form the normal patterns of living. Some recommend that the week before your fast, you drink fresh juices and eat mostly raw fruits and vegetables to cleanse the body so that the detoxification during water fasting will be less aggressive. Water fasting should always include two of three days of juice fasting before and after the water fast. This alternating between juice and water fasting is the most effective method of achieving a full cleansing, through fasting and waight loss, have a look at my site on water fasting videos click on http://keith101.wordpress.com
Maby this can help you, it also mentions about baby waight.
Best regards Keith.
well this is day 8 and i am still hanging on in there lol no hunger pains,not even tempted to eat,but i will say i felt a little weak this morning first thing and it went away within an hour,breath is still a little disgusting so i have been brushing a lot.not drinkin as much water now,dnt knw why this is,but i dont mind less toliet breaks lol,have been out walkin which has to be a first in ages!i feel great!lol
Hi all,
this is day 4 for me.No hunger pains but feeling bit tired.
How r u all doing.
Hi lilmiss
Congratz this will be day 9 for you today, you have done so well on your fasting, you will feel tired and things start to become a bit of a chore, but you will have energy surges.
Hi priya004
Well done you finally made it to day 4,you are one day ahead of me lol, i am impressed, have a nap if you feel tired, this will help, when tou sleep this is when the body is hard at work removing Toxins.
Hey John
Are you still with us let me know how you are,
Seeker1 you must be busy with your work i finaly worked out how to use the right hand column, that only took me 3 weeks to figure out lol.
Day 3 for me guys. I wish i could post videos for you all to see my progress im hoping to start taking them on day 10 but i will let you guys know when i can
Bless Keith.
Aww lilmiss
your daughter is cute.
Nice to see who i am talking to. I would like to asy you guys if you selebrate nov 5 with fireworks, after trick or treat? just curious lol.
we have a big bonfire and fireworks here in Scotland.
Regards Keith.
lol thanx keith she can be a lil monster at times lol,and to answer your question we dnt celebrate bonfire nite at all lol still feelin great,actually better than great lol hope everyone is doing ok,and i will keep you’s posted x
lilmiss
i have 2 childreen myself 1 at 5 layton, 1 at 9 Shannon she is my princess lol.
The fireworks are going off all over the place here its 8pm now.
Day 3 for me and i go with the flow on fasting, but it is a lot harder for someone with a fast metab, nearly impossable.
I am lucky that my metab is slow allowing me to go past the norm of fasting, plus focus.
Blessings Keith.
Hi everyone, I started another fast and am now on hour 29.
I don’t know how long this one will last, but I hope my previous fast will have removed some of my ‘fast-release’ toxins and make it easier for me to last longer.
Be well everyone,
reddir
Hey Ravi
Great your back with us good luck on this new fast, just take it one day at a time, this is day 4 for me on water, only problem iv had was a slight soar head yesterday. Today im fine the hunger has gone.
Best wishes Keith.
Hi keith,
Day 5 for me and today I am feeling absolutely fine.I need some suggestion from you.
I am planning to do DRY FASTING for 2days during the weekend as I will be staying at home. will there be any harm in doing so.
Again on Monday I will be back to water fast.
After my fast completion is it ok to do dry fast for 1 day and water fast for 2 days in a week to maintain the weight loss.
Please give your feedback.Is DRY fasting will help me to loose more weight.
Regards,
priya
Hi priya
to be totaly honest with you stay on your water fast, Dry fasting is not for the faint hearted, i would never dry fast whilst on a water fast in my opinion i think it would be unsafe, just drink water when your thirsty, you will loose the waight you need to just give it time the only waight you will loose is water waight, your body is under enough stress adjusting to water as it is, let me know what you decide.
Best wishes Keith.
I’m now 43hrs into my fast.
I don’t know if its normal for someone on a fast, but I’ve had a few bouts of anxiety. Taking an enema seemed to help, as did engaging in some work I had been putting off.
keith101,
Thanks for welcoming me back into the fold
I’m finding that my major difficulty is not hunger, but the feeling of almost mindless comfort which I got from eating.
Re: a sore head, how do you feel about vitamin C, in the form of ascorbic acid crystals dissolved in water? Would they derail the detox one gets from a fast? If they do not interfere, you might try some – my headaches seem more manageable when I drink a bit, about 5g worth.
reddir
day 11 4 me,everything is going great altho im having the freakiest dreams about eating lol keep dreaming that i have ate sumthing then i get all disappointed that ive broke my fast and then i wake up and realise it was a dream lol and then relief that i havent ate lol is anybody else having dreams like this?they r so weird.well hope everyone is great and i will keep u posted on my progress,thinkin of staying on my fast for 40 days instead of 30,tata for now lol
Keith, yes I understand about Julie…thanks… TO ALL…I’m 13 days in now on my juice fast…alls good…my weight has stablized though for the last 4-5 days at 136 lbs….I’m running and lifting weights…but no improvement on my weight …oh well I’ll just keep plugging away….the spiritual clarity and openness of relationship with the Lord is really great…love and blessings to all….
lilmiss,
I’ve been having some cool dreams too. On my last fast, I had a dream about eating a doughnut with frosting, and had the same reaction
This fast, I am now 64hrs into my fast and feeling quite good. The sun is brighter, I feel happier and more relaxed, and I’m finding it easier to appreciate the beauty around me.
Hope all are well,
reddir
hi reddir
i found the first 4 days the hardest i am on day 12 of my water fast and feeling grand,glad im nat the only person who dreams about food lol its so weird because it feels soo real at the time lol,keep me posted on your progress you are doing so well
well dne 64 hrs,hang on in there
adele x
Can anyone help me w/ what juices i should be drinking & how much a day? Id like to start tomorrow.
Hi Madeline342
Dont panic im here LOL.
Ok you can take whatever juices/vegtable you so choose, you have a high energy demand as you train at the gym, reduse your carb intake madeline, try 1-2 ltrs juice/vegtables a day, space this throught the day but take half a pint of fruit juice/vegtable 45 mins before you train then half a pint after your workout, see how this goes for you, there is a juice/vegtable calorie counter on my site, also juice fasting videos click on http://keith101.wordpress.com
and let me know how you get on. the daily intake for a woman a day is just under 2000 cals withought exersising.
there will be a slump in your mood reducing your carbs, adjust to your needs.
Best Wishes Keith.
Hi Lilmiss
I see your coming into a spiritual experiance, this is great, yeah the dreams are normal. if you get to day 21 your eyes and life will be transformed forever.
God bless your heart Keith.
hi keith,
i knw exactly what you mean,i have more patiences and time for things that i would never have had before,instead of thinking of myself and food i have more time for other people and there needs,and i can cook food for other people without wanting to eat it,what do you think of me carrying on with my fast for 40 days instead of 30?good idea or bad idea???
adele x
Hi John
Whats your intake of juice/veg a day?….Have you thought about adjusting your intake and lowering your carbs?
let me know what you think
God Bless Keith.
Hey guys
I hope you can take the time to view my new vids on my meditation page, for all the boys that lost their lifes in wars for our “Freedom”
blessings Keith.
Stay strong on your fasting.
Hi lilmiss
Take it one day at a time, remember i have fasted quite a few times before i started my 40 days, every fast is differant. I might not even manage the 40 days thats why i said one day at a time, but i will take my hat off to you if you make the 40 days but have a check up for a full blood count at your doctors mid way through your fast.
God bless you. Keith.
thanx for the advice keith,ive taken it onboard makes more sense to take it a day at a time,i cnt wait to see your progress on you tube,your doing really well.i think it will be an inspiration for all those who are fasting.hope everyone is doing great.
adele
Hi Adele
Sorry i cant post my videos yet, but i will def post them soon, i promise you this, as you might have read in previous posts why i cant post them at the moment!
I was all geared up for my posts on you tube and even bought a digital cam, but no worries i will be on you tube as soon as i can.
God bless Keith.
Sorry guys
“I HAVE NOT MENTIONED YOU ALL TODAY”
I have just bought a new laptop and getting used to it” and shifting files about.
God bless you all Keith.
Hi everyone, almost 4 days for me (3d + 20hrs)
As lilmiss and keith101 said, my hunger seems all but disappeared at this point. I was on a flight last night, and the smell of the food actually made me a bit nauseous – I think my sense of smell has become more acute and more discriminating – I’m starting to smell some of the nasty elements in addition to the delectable ones.
As lilmiss reported, I find myself with a LOT more patience and tolerance – and, not so surprisingly, life goes smoother when I one doesn’t quickly become aggravated or despondent
All the info I have seen about fasting suggests one who has mental concerns should not fast, but I think fasting may be just the right ‘therapy’ for someone feeling a bit down or frustrated.
Love and Light to all of you who are learning to honor life more fully,
reddir
I just want to fast for 1 week. I am addicted to fat, sugar, salt, wine and meat, meat and meat. No one loves meat the way that I do. I want to do a one week water fast. How do I find the will power to pull this off? I need all the support I can get. I am 5’3 214. I just want to lose 100 pounds and be healthy. Get my life back. I can’t fit anything but sweats! I am currently a size 20. Any suggestions?
I dream about chocolate cake–the dream is better than the actual cake is. How do I get delicious food off my mind?
Realizing that the dream is better than the actual cake is a great leap forward.
Keith Im on day two of my fast but I had to do water since my juicer i bought turned my fruit into more of a smoothie. So far i feel good though :O)
Thanks reddir
& yes i did look at your cal, carb, protien page to help me! ty
I have completed almost 5 days on my fast (water + vit C + stevia)
I am realizing that my cravings are for some of the worst kinds of cooked foods – pizza, fried chicken, fried rice, fried appetizers, etc – and not for anything actually healthy or uncooked – such as fresh juices, fruit, etc.
I am beginning to think that some of what is found in those foods is physically addictive
I don’t know how long it might take to detox that stuff, but hope for the courage to see it through.
Hope everyone is well, or getting better
reddir
Hi all,
I attempted water fasting a while back and only got to Day 3, and then did a few days juice. I dropped off here for a while because I didn’t want to post again until I was at least 3 days in again
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So today is Day 4 and it is already feeling much easier! I don’t feel lightheaded, I don’t feel weak (maybe even a little energetic!) and I’m all ready to keep going the full 21 days.
How is everyone else going? Keith, seeker… you guys still here? Keith, how is your 40 day water fast going?
I ate 12 pieces of fried chicken and a half gallon of orange juice today–now I’m in the mood for a bottle of wine, which I will probably have later this evening. I read that fat people are sad. I am sad when I don’t eat what I want. I do agree that there are ingredients in certain foods that are addictive such as sugar, fat and salt. I will try to start my fast again tomorrow. I am so hungry right now. I am always hungry!
Hi Julie
Yeah im here, ill be here till the day i “sease” to become, lol
congratz on day 4, well done it gets a little bit easyer after day 4, nice to see you back with the dukes up” fighting strong, chin up and move on to day 5, 6, 7,
Best wishes Keith.
Hi llisaj
You have got to be the first person on this site to “Insult” me” and others fasting for a better way of life, sorry” my love is tough.
If you want to eat chicken and drink your wine then feel free to do so, but do not come on this site to insult my friends and yourself.
If you need help and support then we are all here for you.
Regards Keith. Site Admin.
Hi reddir
Hi madeline
You guys are doing so great, im proud of you.
You have the mental streanth to carry on, and the willpower to get on in life and achieve your goals, whatever you choose in your life journey,
God bless Keith.
I didn’t intend on insulting anyone. The point I was making was that fat people are not sad–it’s the opposite. I’m amazing happy when I’m eating chocolate cake. I do realize that instant gratification is not the true key to happiness. I am 100% confident that my fast will start tomorrow Wednesday, I’ve been slim twice. I know what I must do. I’m 214 pounds and 5’3 my goal is to lose 100 pounds. That is a far away goal. My short term goal is to stop craving sugar, salt, meat and fat. I believe the only way to reach that goal is through a one week water fast. I am determined! Thanks Keith!
Firstly if you were happy you would not be here. Secondly if your only goal is to loose weight then you should cut out the TWELVE pieces of fried chicken and get down to the gym. Stop looking at fasting as a quick fix, instead see it as a journey of your mind body and soul.
Hi Keith,
Day 4 started out pretty great but is proving to be pretty tough, physically. I feel quite light-headed and weak… my body moves very slowly and won’t go any faster for me! Is this normal?
Otherwise, I am chugging along and feel strong enough to complete at least 10 days
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How is your fast coming along?
hi everyone i am on day 14 of my water fast,all is still well,it doesnt even feel like im fasting any more,because i dont think of food,well apart from when im sleeping lol.took an unfortunate reaction last nite to new tablets the doctor had put me on,i looked like a dalmation spots every where lol but im am fine this morning and the spots are gone,thank goodness,well hope everyone is doing great and stay strong x
llisaj- I suggest you read the essene gospel of peace book one if you are at all relgious, that’ll give sum insight i think. When you let “Satan” into your body he requires a daily tribute of his toxic substances. If he doesn’t get his tribute he will torment you from the inside out. However it’s YOUR job to fight back and rebuke him from your body and allow the Lord to come back and cast him out. IN the words of Christ himself “It is only through FASTING and PRAYER that you may cast out Satan and his plagues”.
In laymans term…certain food is as a drug. A drug is a harmful substance that is usually addicting. When a crack addict takes crack they are happy….until it runs out of thier system. It twould seem you have the same problem. Meat, wine, fried foods, refined sugar, HFCS…they’re all stimulants, drugs that alter our brain and body chemistry. When you ingest a toxic substance your body creates a resistance to it. Now if that toxic substance isn’t there but the resistance IS, then you’re going to crave that substance to balance out the resistnace. Of course what you have to do is show your body that you’re no longer going to take in that substance so it’ll start to eliminate it’s resisntance so you don’t crave it anymore.
Yes you are going to feel hunger…DUHHH. But in order to go through with this you’re going to have to rack up the willpower to DEAL WITH IT. Stop your whining and stop constantly talking about how hungry you think you are, this is not sum kinda joke, nor is it any walk in the park, this is a LIFE CHANGING process and you need to get serious and “man up”. That being said i’ll gladly support you and try to help you through this is you’re serious about it, but you must prove that this isn’t just sum kinda game to you. You keep saying you “know it’s sumthing you have to do”, but you and i both know that people RARELY do what the KNOW is right, they do what FEELS is right. So if you’re ready to start controling your emotions and “urges” and reclaim your life through logic and reasoning then I invite you to step foreward and begin your fast. And note that it may be easier on your body and mind if you start with juice or…hell it’d be easier if you ate vegetarian for a while first, but if you’re intent on doing water only then thats fine too, it’s your descion to make.
Self talk is your friend on this journey. If you constantly tell yourself and others how hungry you are or if you keep your thoughts on food it’s just going to be that much harder on you. Think about other things, think about how much you want to read some book or go for a walk…or if you aren’t attracted to healthy living try to think about how much your body will thank you for giving it a break. i REALLY think you need to read this
http://drbass.com/cornaro.html
Perhaps that’ll give you sum insight on another person’s self discovery.
And this isn’t a forum to discuss your theories of how happiness is related to the fat content of one’s body, this is a progress and support forum for those serious about changing thier life through fasting. If what you say isn’t relevant to that then post it somewhere else!
phew
To everyone else….HIiiiiiii!
I’ve been kinda nomadic lately, my stepdad is letting me use his laptop. Julie it’s great to hear your on day 4!! expect the weakness, it happens. I found that some light stretching and certain beginner yoga poses (upward/downward dog, crow, cobra) helped alot in keeping my energy levels up. Also try doing sumthing creative. Alot of energy is mental, when you get excited you have more energy 
Try writing a story or drawling or learning/playing/listening to music that you love. Obviously that may not always be possible but if you can find sumthing not-too-physical that gets you excited that can certainly help give you a boost. Just keep chugging along and you’ll do fine. You’ve already proved how bad you want this, it’s only a matter of time before you reach your goal. Remember the little engine that could 
Reddir, read wat i said above about the body making a resistance to toxic substances. You will crave things that are bad for you, but remember to govern your actions with you logic and rational. When you break the fast eat HEALTHY. The fods you break a fast with will determine the new unconscious link of nourishment in your mind. Herbal teas, fruit juices(fresh, not pastuerized), veggies juices are best, then work with solid fruit->salad and take it from there. This fast is only the begining of the real journey, which will last the rest of your life. WHat you do AFTER the fast is just as important as the fast itself (if not moreso). You have the will and courage inside you to complete this, i know you’ll reach your goal just take it a step at a time and you’ll do great
Keith- How is your fast going? I’ve been offline for a while, hope all is well. I have some great new content for my blog that you’ll get to see in the upcoming days, i’m so glad you turned me on to that, it’s so much fun!
Also i’m planning to be doing a 40 day water fast probably around this time next year, depending on how physical my new job will be, and i’ll definatly be doing one in the Spring during my training to optimize my mental prowess 
. ANyway, let me know how you’re doing. I should be on msn thursday, maybe we’ll chat then.
Wishing everyone light and love, May the Almighty watch over and bless you all
-Seeker
Hey Seeker1
Day 9 for me, had a few soar heads, cold hands, bit more of an effort to do things. I will have a look at your page, as you see on my site i now have the right hand column started, that only took me a month to fuigure out lol. Give me a buzz when your on msn, ill show you how to use Tags!
Thanks for your short message as norm, lol.
Hi julie
This is norm on day 4. Get up slowly try and rest as much as you can, bury your head into a book. have you taken an enema yet, this should help feel better and a little less sluggish.
Let me know how you are feeling today.
Hey lilmiss
Congrats on day 14 “WOW”
You have done fantastic on your fast, what is your waight loss so far, and hows the little monster lol.
On my last 30 day fast around about day 14-15 my skin was a lot more oily and i noticed more spots on my forehead.
Hey Reddir
hang on in there, its normal for you to feel this way about food this early on, your mind, body, and spirit will come back into balance. You will feel differant about food.
Think about this fast” as though your body going through a fine tune”
Hi Madeline
Sorry to hear about your juicer you bought, can you not sive out the juice?
Let me know how you are today.
hi llisaj
If your serious about this fast then let me know.
I think it would be better to start on a juice fast, water fasting is very mentally demanding.
The calorie intake for a woman is around 1900 a day,if you go onto a juice fast then try cutting your cal intake to 1000 a day.
You can allways do the fast-5 diet, look at the home page you can read about it there.
Best Wishes to you all Keith.
hi keith,
i weighed myself today and have lost just under 19lb,waz 14st but now 12’9 really pleased feel a lot lighter!jades doing great!was in town today finishing my christmas shopping,so dats me finished and all my gifts wrapped lol, looking forward to putting my christmas tree up i absolutely love christmas, i like seeing the look on jades face when she opens her presents lol.hows your fast going?this must be day 10 for you well done at least thats the worst of it over!i know what you mean with the oily skin,i have been getting spots from day 11, hope everyone is staying strong!
Hi all!
I am now onto Day 6 and (after 5 days fasting) am down 10.2lb.. not too bad I hope?
Tonight is going to be very bad though… it is my engagement party… if only it was at another time!!! I have resolved to stay strong. I won’t break this.
I also have a bit of an awkward question for you experienced fasters out there. Prior to fasting I have always had a bit of a problem with constipation. When I started my fast I had a bm on the first day but now 5 days later there has been nothing. I have tried a small enema and used a couple of glycerol suppositories but nothing! Should I try a salt water flush again? (That is the only thing that worked last time). It is very frustrating! (And sorry for the nature of the post).
Happy fasting!
Hi Julie
The {SWF} Will do the trick, but i think it is brutal, then again taking enemas from the chemist, Is this natural?
“No” bowl movment is normal thats why i took picolax to remove waste lying inside my intestines.
If you dont eat?….Think about it?… there is nothing to push the waste through the intestines, colone?
Hence it will lye there causing more toxins for the body to remove.
Putting the body under more stress than before the fast
Some say you dont need to flush out the intestines, i say rubbish, rubbish, rubbish.
If you have something lying in the body, as in waste for 40 days with nothing to push it out.
What could happen?
The body could go into toxic shock.
Sorry for being straight to the point.
Keith.
To Keith and all, I’m 18 days in…on a juice fast…just lost 16 lbs….I’m running 5.5 miles/day…and working 40 hrs. /week….KEITH your advice to maybe limit my amount of juice would be the right direction to go…thanks…My running though is getting rediculous…I’m running close to a level I haven’t run for 20YEARS !!!! seriously ! ….I do suppliment my juice with vitamins..fish oil…and spirulina…the spirulina ? …I’m getting very fond of…before and after runs…QUESTION? how much is TOO much…I’m probably taking about 20 grams or more daily…is that ok…???….another praise report is, my blood pressure it was 155/90 before the fast…yeah…now!..the last time I checked it…115/75…smack!!!…Isaiah 58:8 ” and your health SHALL SPRING FORTH SPEEDILY”….praise God for fasting…truely love all you guys and girls…. GOD BLESS and happy fasting, Br. John.
Keith…sorry to be so self absorbed…I love you man…how you doing on your fast I’ve been reading post… and I like others are axiously awaiting your video posts God’s love and blessings to you as you fast before the LORD….br.John.
and you Seeker1, your too cool!!!…God bless you…I especially read all your stuff….please keep it coming…Love and Blessings to you and God’s wisdom to you, Br. John.
Seeker1 I know your last post wasn’t directed toward me, but I found it so helpful! I love the way you put things in perspective, you really have a knack for it. Like Territorytaker says – please keep it coming! You truly are a blessing to us all, as I’m sure everyone on here would agree.
What happened to Tom? Are you still out there Tom? Hope all is well in the Phillipines.
As for me, I’m fasting on Saturdays – indefinitely I hope. Other than that, I was planning to start a 40 day water fast on New Years but I’m running out of patience waiting for the new year to get here. I watched some of those youtube vids of the lady who did 3 consecutive 40 day fasts. She may not have done it properly, but she seemed to do really well anyway, even with 7 little ones to take care of. God really took care of her.
lilmiss seems to be breezing right through too! Congrats on your progress lilmiss – you make it look so easy!
You all are such an inspiration! I can’t wait to start my fast. God knows I really need it & I know I do to build my relationship with him. Since I can’t stand the wait, I’m going to have just veggies, juice, soup & tea tomorrow & of course water. Then start my fast Saturday as always & just keep it going for 10 days. I’ve never made it past day 4 yet, so I think it will really help get me prepared for my big new years fast. I also would like to be as clean as possible starting my fasts. So I was thinking of trying a salt water flush. Isn’t it 1 tablespoon salt to 1 liter of water? Then drink it all at once right?? Is 1 liter enough for 1 day? I’m afraid I don’t know anything about it except what i’ve seen in this thread… I’m sure I am packed full of all kinds of toxic build up. I spent most of my 33 years living on nothing but highly processed foods full of chemicals & didnt stop until this summer. I’ve always had a problem with constipation. I have a hard time with enemas because mine holds a whole gallon & since I can only take a little at a time, it takes forever & I still feel constipated after. So I’m going to try an enema followed by the salt water flush & hope it helps! Sorry for being so graphic, but if anyone has any helpful advice I’d love to hear it!
Nikki, psyllium husks!!! I buy it pure ground at nutition geeks or any health food store…1-2 tablespoons (or as much as you need we’re all unique) in a glass of juice…in 2-3 days you’ll be regular…you drink it fast and wash it down quickly because it sets up like jelly…but it really works…I’ve been taking it regularly for about 15 years now…I get it in 15 lb. bags…much cheaper that way…lasts me about 6-8 months…God bless, John.
Hey Julie,
) but you’ve made great progress so far, keep it up!
Yeah i had the same deal. When i first did a water fast it lasted 8 days i had a bm on the first and didn’t have another until the SEVENTH! I failed shortly after due to mental stress.
I’m actually about to post on my blog about how important the colon is to health (mental and physical). Just the other day I was feeling grouchy and uncomfortable for no apparent reason, i thought maybe i was just tired or bored. So I decided to do a SWF because i hadn’t gone the day before and to my horror there was this absoultly RANCID organgy-red stuff and within minutes after releasing this monstrosity i was calm, energtic and slightly elated. Even today i ate some food that I KNOW can mess me up (just to test) and lo and behold i begin to feel this tension and noticed increased aggression and irritaion. Yogis always say, “healthy colon, healthy mind” which is why i think they invented the SWF (was it they who invented it?). In fact when your colon is full of toxins it can cause alot of the toxins to be reabsobed into your bloddstream causing and auto-intoxication, which can be very unpleasant.
Anyway, the SWF is MY enema of choice, but thats only because my body is used to it. I do one every week or so anyway so…yeah, but it’s DEF important to clean it out when you feel it might need it, even AFTER the fast, if you feel clogged up it can help immensly. It’s good if you find a safe method that you agree with. I made the SWF work for me, Kieth found chemist version, you should find what works best for you. But in a pinch a SWF(or other easy method) is better than nothing. Also be aware of what you decide to use. During the MC i did when i was 16 i used “smooth move” senna tea, which i read now has a risk of dependance if overused. I didn’t find any problems with it but just be aware of the ingrediants in whatever you decide to take.
Omg, day SIX!! thats incredible. It may not sound like much on screen (this isn’t really paper now is it
Keith- Hey sorry i couldn’t catch ya on msn this mornin, apparently there’s a new update i have to download and this comp is having trouble doing so. I’ll be repairing my laptop soon so i should be on again in a week or so. Until then i’ll continue to brainstorm of ideas
. Also i’m thinking of trying something new. I’m going to start another 10 day water fast soon but i’m going to use P&B shakes (psyllium and bentonite) which is a fiber powder. I want to see what happens, if i can continue bowl movements daily or…whatever, i just want to experiment. Again i’m also using Bentonite Clay, a powerful detoxifant made from molten ash(?) which apparently draws toxins out of tissue, so we’ll see how that goes. I just have to sort a few things out for school then i’ll start (prolly a week or so), and certainly keep you all posted 
. Hows your fast coming btw? When you get this you should be on day 11? I’m sure you’re doing fine, but i wish you well anyways 
-Seeker
Hey John, Seeker1
Hi lilmiss
Hi Julie
Hi Nikki. Tom is having a short break, he has been on a fast and is busy at the Sagada hospital,there have also been a few storms over in the phillipines, he also sees that we are all doing great on our fasts.
Well Guys im afraid i will have to halt my water fast tomoz day 12, as i have to go into work next week to tile a few bathrooms, i need the work and it was totally unexpected, but a total blessing for me.
my waight loss is just over 10 lbs in 11 days.
Stay strong on your fasts and best wishes to you all.
God bless Keith.
hey nikki,
) and about 3-5 strawberries. Simple but it got the job done; tastes great and i ALWAYS had a decent BM after that. In fact I went fruitarian for a couple weeks (nothing but fruit and SUM nuts/seeds) and i noticed my increased regularity as well, so perhaps an increased fruit intake would help?
Yeah psyllium husks work rather well. I too took them in pill form for quite a bit around the age of 14-16 and found it did indeed help me stay regular. Another thing that works for me is a regular fruit smoothie in the morning. I like to take the juice of about 5 medium sized oranges and blend it with a banana, 1-2 full handfulls of blueberries (LUV THOSE
Also on an alternative note, how regular is you daily schedule? In TCM and Ayurveda the colon and schedule are highly related. The colon is known to be related with your body-time clock, when you feel sleepy and when you feel hungry. Both forms of medicine stress highly the importance of eating at regular times and sleeping/waking at regular times. For me personally this was a revelation. I remember when i was working for a bank i would always be up at 6, have a fruit smoothie, have lunch at 1 and dinner between 5 and 6 and be passed out by 9. Now i didn’t balance that ruitine with enough “me time” so it became monotonous and ….like “dead”. Like u know when you’re just going through the motions, and it’s like there’s no spontenaeity and it’s just “grey”?, like you’re asleep watching your body respond with prescripted, politically correct sayings? Maybe thats just me, but anyway, so i rebeled against ruitine because i saw how it could destroy the beauty and fun of life. So I moved and got a job with irregular hours, began getting irregular sleep, eating at irregular times, and all of a sudden my bowl movements were…irregular, lol.
Also In Qi-Gong the pose for increasing colon health was squatting. Now actually squatting is that natural position we were meant to defacate in. The idea of “sitting” i think came from the whole mindset of ” we must be cilivized and not like the animals” kinda thing. But i’ve been squatting for that past couple months and found that bm’s come much easier and smoother. Just sitting in a squatted position is a great way to restore balance. I’ll be uploading an instructional vid on my blog once i get my laptop working again.
Lastly on an energetic viewpoint…have you ever heard of the 7 chakras? If not i’d look them up (i’m gonna put up a page about them on my blog). Each one represents a certain aspect of human life. The “Root” chakra which is located at the base of the spine. here is some basic info, and before you read it, know that everyone’s description is slightly different, but the basic concept is the same… http://www.algonet.se/~anki-p/Rootchakra.html
Basically there are also certain emotions and feelings that can upset your physical health. Energy healers will say that disease starts in your spirit, spreads to you mind then manifests in you body. Root chakra imbalances are asscociated with feelings of worry, confusion, boredom, feeling like you don’t belong, or not being comfortable with who you are. These feelings can upset your colon amoungst other organs. However again i turn to the Orient for even more specific ideas …..http://www.shen-nong.com/eng/principles/sevenemotions.html
According to this it is especially anxiety and worry that weaken the colon.
Anyway, hope this gives you some ideas or tools to try. And of course I wish you all the best in your journey.
Warm Regards
-Seeker
thanks again seeker! i will try the psyllium husks. your smoothie sounds delicious. i’m fasting now so i’ll try it after. tomorrow i’m going to give the swf a try – hopefully i do ok with it. i don’t really know anything about chakra’s but i will look into that also. as far as my schedule / routine, i don’t really have one. lately i’ve been going to sleep at about 5:30am & waking up at 8:30am – not on purpose. i’m trying to fix my schedule & get a healthy routine started. i have been eating a lot of high fiber toast lately & actually been pretty regular the past couple days. other than a couple pieces of toast, i havent had an appetite. my life is in serious need of structure! even though i don’t have much of a routine, it still feels like i’m just going through the motions. exactly like you said, it’s like i’m asleep, just watching myself exist. my life is very lifeless – if that makes any sense? i need to find a job or a hobby or something. i’m certain this fast will give the clarity to figure it out.
thanks again seeker!
1 more question… people keep mentioning their blogs, where do i find those? could i start 1 too?
keith, congrats on the new job & making it 11 days, that’s great!
i start my 10 day water fast tomorrow. i am excited & i am ready!
thanks for the tip john, i’m sure it will help
Hi all!
. STILL haven’t had ‘gone’ yet (no bm) so if it doesn’t happen today I might try a swf tomorrow.
Today is the start of Day 7!! I cannot believe I have made it this far. I’m definitely going to go for at least the 10 days (just because that has always seemed like an impossible goal to me and to acheive it I would have more confidence in myself!). I have lost a total of 11.2lb over 6 days now which is also nice
Seeker – as always, thanks so much for your great posts! They seems so personal and always motivate me to keep going.
TerritoryTaker – are you taking psyllium husks when you are on a water fast as well? How are they working for you?
Keith – thanks for checking in! It is understandable that you have to end your fast. Do you plan on still completing a 40 day fast after you’ve finished your work?
Happy fasting!
Hi Julie
I will complete a 40 day water fast and my ambition is to post it on you tube daily.
I have sent an email to Michel who posted his 21 day water fast on you tube, his interview on fasting is on my page, have a look http://keith101.wordpress.com
Tom is in the prosess of adding a video page on here which will be very helpfull for new fasters.
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Nikki
Elisheba is about to start a fast tomoz so i hope that you 2 can pair up to support oneanother on your fast.
Tell me how did your hunting trip go?
I remember you mentioning it to me a few weeks back lol.
Best Wishes Keith.
Hi John
Thank you for the compliment, your a star.
Its allways a pleasure to see your posts on here.
Before i started my fasting i was at the gym 4 days a week.
8-10 mile power walking then an hour of weights mon, tue,- thurs, fri.
when i fast for the 40 days i will post on you tube so you can have a look at me babbling on about fasting lol.
I will let you know when i post.
God bless Keith.
Hey Seeker1
I will talk to you on msn when your free i have a few ideas that i would like to talk to you about, but i will catch up with you soon.
Best wishes Keith.
lilmiss
how are you today your def a star on this site and an inspiration to others fasting.
Blessings to you and your daughter. Keith.
hi keith
i didnt make it fasting while i was away & it’s too bad. all is well though, i am fasting now
i look forward to building my relationship with God over these next 10 days. i’m excited to have someone to fast with too. i’ll be 1 day ahead of her, so that we’ll be nice to see how each other is doing as we go.
not sure when you are planning on starting your 40 days, but i’m going to start mine on new years day. maybe timing will work out so you can join me?
Hi Nikki
im sure you will do fine on this new fast, have some quiet time to yourself and im sure youl get the answers you are looking for, on my last 30 day water fast i was so at peace within myself and others,its really hard to explain but i was a lot closer to god than i had ever been in my life, i guess i just let go of everything and put my life in his hands.
I am back training at the jym 4 days a week starting tue, but im not looking forward to the muscle soarness,but i am looking forward to a sauna after lol.
best wishes on your fast,and yes that could be a possabilaty joining you on a water fast next year, as i have said ill def post my videos on you tube so that should be fun as every one can have a look at the big changes that you go through on a long fast.
Regards Keith.
well i’m just wrappin up day 2 – nothing but water. i’m losing my voice today & getting a headache, nothing unbearable. i’m feelin pretty great overall so far! God is really in my corner sustaining me.
Hi all! So glad I have found this site! Today is my 4th day of a juice fast. Am more hungry today than I have been the last three days, please tell me it will go away soon, cannot imagine going for another 26 days like this. Have had no side effects yet, no white tongue, no sleepiness, dizziness or anything that I have been expecting to have. Hope I am doing this correctly. Am following a ‘diet’ juice plan that incorporates veg and fruit, have 5 glasses a day and water for the rest of the time. I might start with some green tea next week. I am still doing gym 3 times a week but not as strenuously as I was doing before.
Any tips or comments?
Good luck to you all
Hi Laya
Congratz on day 4, to give you any advice i need to know what you want out of your juice fast, Do you cnow how much cals, carbs your taking in a day?
Best wishes Keith.
Hi Keith, thanks for the reply
I really am not sure how many cals or carbs I am taking in. I am currently following ‘Brendan McCarthy’s Jump Start 7 day weigh loss program’. I am following this for the recipes as I find it easier than just mixing a lot of random fruits and veggies together. The initial reason for the fast was to stop smoking as I had heard that the best way to quit an addiction is fasting, I am on day 6 without a cigarette and not battling at all. The fast has now become about general health and well being but I am really battling with the hunger, as this is my 5th day, I really thought the hunger would have subsided by now. Have decided that from today until Friday I will do a water fast and then back onto the juice fasting and maybe try and do 3 day water fasts in between the juice fasting until my 30 days are up.
Best Regards
Hi Guys
Have a look at my site as i have added some more pages on there to help you all get to your goals in fasting.
I have added the salt water flush and pros and cons of doing it whilst fasting, i have added some more interesting pages to help you all.
Tom Site head” knows that a post my site here and he is fine with it, there is a cal, carb counter on my site to help you juice fasting, also lots of videos of people fasting and their progress click on the link http://keith101.wordpress.com
I am not www yet as i still have lots to do.
With best wishes on your fast Keith. Admin.
Okay this is my first day of the fast. Had nothing but water. I am sleepy. I am fasting for one week. Wish me luck.
I had half of a granola bar yesterday but I am counting today as my first day on the fast. I hope I can fast for 30 days. I am confident I will last 7 days.
Hi llisaj, good luck. I am currently on day 5 and am battling with the hunger, I have found that keeping busy helps, go for a walk or even reading a book takes your mind off the hunger.
Take care
Hi Laiya, If you want to detox more cut back on the juice, especially fruit. Remember, the more sugars the less detoxing effect. I typically start with water the first few days, then gradually go with veggie juice and teas. Some days I’ll go back to water. After 20-30 days even juice has lost it’s luster and I need to create a want for it again by depriving myself! LOL
When I need a boost, like at the gym or work, I’ll drink fruit juices. Bananas & tomatos slow the detoxing. Try to avoid those in quantity.
Listen to your body. Only take in what you feel you need. And you will feel less hungry. Enemas every 2-3 days also help to detox, and get rid of hunger.
Good luck and God Bless!
Thanks Ron, I will cut down on the juice, think maybe 3 a day (veggie juice) and the rest of the time water. Sounds like a good idea. My last two days of water fasting have left me really week and light headed, believe it or not, I enjoyed the experience, made me feel like something important had happened – I know that sounds strange!!! I had a glass of juice this morning as I was going to gym and did not want to take the chance of passing out!
Take care all and good luck
Hi Tom & Everyone! It’s great to see the site ablaze with all you wonderful fasters!! I’ve been here popping in from time to time, close to a year and haven’t seen it this busy. I found Tom and this site because I was searching for a way to heal my body. And I did!! Thanks to Tom and his insightful guidance, both spitriual and healthwise.
I have been fasting for years as a way to control my weight and offer a sacrafice to God. But I was only fasting one day a week. It wasn’t enough to detox my body. Now I have a system of fasting that is enjoyable and practical. For me anyway.
I would like to share it with you fasters as my way to help, and show another option.
I’m fasting one day a week, one week per month and one month per year. It’s a great system for many reasons. For one, you never remove yourself far from fasting. It becomes part of your life, and routine. Also, there is no stress on “when” will I start my fast and will I finish? If you have a lapse, there is always your day, or week that will be coming next. Another is weight control! I lost 35lbs and have never moved more than a few pounds up or down! And I haven’t been sick, or feeling poorly at all since I started this routine in June of this year! And the greatest benefit for me is the spiritual side. Fasting has kept me closer to God.
I found this site in January, and was not able mentally to fast at that time. It took me 4 months before I could do it! Leading up to my first fast, I planned. I kept fasting the one day per week, and marked my calendar. I prayed. I put better things in my body and I changed my thinking! When the day came I was prepared to change my life. And I DID IT!!
I found now, that I control the fasting, not the fasting controlling me. This is very important. Remember, you can take control. Don’t be discouraged by a setback. Stay calm. Say a prayer, and climb back on. We are just humans and we make mistakes. It’s how we respond to them that makes us stronger.
I will keep you all in my daily prayer intentions. God Bless, and Thank you all for being here. Ron
Hi Ron,
That will help newbie fasts understand fasting as a lifestyle. It you wanted to be part or our support team. That would be great.
Hi Ron
Thank you so much for sharing your voice on fasting.ws
This site will benifit from a good christian heart like you have.
I am so glad that you have plucked up the courage to leave a post here to help others.
God bless Keith.
Hi Laiya
I have a cal, carb, counter on my site have a look.Tom will add one soon, so you know what your intake is.
Let me know what your goal in fasting is?….wheather Spiritual or waight loss.
Smoking can be cured by a water fast but you must be really focused 100%.
water fasting is easier for the hunger but you will need 4 days to get over the hunger on water.
Feel free to ask me any questions Laiya.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Tom, I’d love to be part of your support team! Not only will it help others, but me too! When I help others, it reinforces my beliefs and keeps me strong in the faith. Thank you Tom, for your trust in me.
Hi Keith, I’ve been reading your advice and counseling! What a great help you’ve been to fasters! You have real gifts of insight and wisdom. I’m very glad to meet you.
God Bless, Ron
Hi Ron
Its great to have you as a part of the team helping others achieve there fasting goals. I have also gained insight on reading about juice/water fasting, but as iv said to a couple of friends on here the best way to understand fasting” is by doing a fast.
I think the most important thing is to give safe advice, thats why i ask newcomers their age hight and waight and what they want out of a fast. There is no point in fasting if they cant follow on with some sort of exersice program,
Best wishes Keith.
Hi everyone. First post. I am 53 and am going through a rough menopause due to adrenal fatigue. I went on bio-identical hormones last March. They have helped tremendously but I am starting to realize that they are not the whole answer to what ails me. I am starting a water fast today. I want to fast until I lose the belly fat the I hope is causing part/most of the hormonal imbalances I am experiencing. My thoughts are that I should not use any substances to “cure” bad health until I have done everything I can with fasting, proper diet and general self-care.
I had a hard time starting this fast because I feared the bad days – the healing crisis. Then I realized that those days could not be any worse that the days when I am under the weather due to my general poor health. Duuuuh.
I am an experienced faster. I did a 30 day and a 40 day juice fast in my 30′s. They were successful. I want to try a fast that is not dependent on any substance other than water.
If anyone has any tips re: fasting during the 50′s I would love to hear them!
Hi Jennyjenny,
Fasting for me in the 50′s is easier to do I just lack insentive for a long as my health is good. So mostly I do shorter fast more frequently as a tune up. I always recommend small amounts of green juices daily instead of straight water fasting. The body has a greater healing response due to an event called molecular turnover. I will be publishing the research soon.
Hi jenny
Welcome to fasting.ws
I am 41 and fasted for the 30 days on water. Quite an eye opener to me as” fasting was a big secret, i did not know to much about it until over a year ago. I study fasting 24/7 and the truth of fasting.
What i do know now is that it brings the mind, body, and spirit back into balance.
Are you on “HRT”
let me know a bit more on your health.
Juice fasting is safer to do, but if you have your heart set on water fasting, a 7 day water fast would be the best way to go for you to start with, let me know what meds you are on before you start a water fast so i can make sure you are ok to do this.
What is your waight, and hight, and target body waight, let me know a little more about your fitness.
My heart and soul lies in this site. I am here to make sure those who fast… “FAST” safely. We are the only site that is dedicated to the needs of others, and not only for “fasting” but supporting others with illnesses no matter what.
God bless Keith.
Hi guys. Thanks for responding so quickly. I had a rough first day and the support is wonderful. There is no one I can discuss this with in my daily life.
I am on bio-identical hormone creams (BHRT) – estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. I stopped using the creams a few days ago as I don’t want them to interfere with the cleanse.
I am 194 lbs, 5’6″ tall and my target weight is 140lbs. My fitness level is not bad for my age – but not good enough for me. I was on a destructive cycle of insomnia, caffeine to make it through the day, back to insomnia that night. Too many animal fats and refined carbs and not enough fruits and vegetables.
With my fasting experience I found that I do very well with extended fasts. It takes a good 30 days to see the results I crave – the newly generated soft skin, the clear eyes, the healthy food cravings as well as the weight loss. I will probably switch between water and juice fasting – depending on how I feel. I don’t like the blood sugar spikes that go with drinking juices while fasting and want to stay on water as much as possible. Luckily I have a light work load for the next month and I want to take full advantage of this time.
I had success using wheatgrass and barley grass juices while fasting and plan to incorporate them when I feel well enough as we know that they can cause severe cleansing reactions. Any advice is welcome Ron.
I am going to Mexico on Dec 27th and I plan to stick to raw fruits and vegetables which should be easily available at the resort I am staying at. I may restart the fast when I get back – again – we’ll see how I feel.
I have never experienced such severe reactions on the first day of fasting before. I was nauseous most of the day and even vomited a few times. Actually felt much better afterwards. Since I haven’t had anything but water in 18 hours I am sure that was due to the bile being released which doesn’t surprise me because I know that my liver is not in very good condition. I have been careful to avoid getting dehydrated at the same time I have been careful not to risk Thanks again for the support. It is very helpful.
Hi jenny
BHRT, naturally compounded, bioidentical, plant-derived Hormone Replacement Therapy. Compounding is preparing medicines tailored to patients’ individual needs. Compounding is the preparation, mixing, assembling, packaging, or labeling of a drug as the result of a practitioner’s Prescription Drug Order based on the pharmacist-patient-prescriber relationship. Compounding offers patients their choice of drug, strength, dosage form, excipients, or lack of and can be decided on a case-by-case basis. This process allows for medical treatments that otherwise might not be possible.
Juice fasting would be the way to go jenny, add lots of water cress into your juice/veg fast.
Please do not go on a straight water fast as this will make you very ill. A 1 day water fast would surfice each week no more than that.
Regards Keith.
PS I take it you have bad skin to? juicing will help eleviate this problem to.
Thanks Bruce. Yep that is the hormone treatment I was taking before I started my fast. The hormones helped me get strong enough to start this fast. Frankly I think they gave me a new life. The only downside is that I was having trouble getting the formula/ratios/dosage right and finally realized that there is no way I can do that until I get the fat off. Bodyfat – especially belly fat causes overproduction of estrogen. When I finish fasting I will go back to my doctor and get the levels checked again and hopefully we can find the right compound for my newly healthy body – if I still need them. I am hoping that the fast and a plant based diet will be enough.
Today is day 3 of my water fast and I feel fantastic. Felt great yesterday. I will supplement with juices if I feel the need. I have done 2 extended juice fasts in the past and I just didn’t like the sugar spikes and crashes from the juices. I also didn’t like having to shop and juice during the fast. It caused too much temptation. I am really enjoying the water fast and plan to stay on water as long as I feel as great as I do today.
Great tip about the watercress juice. I will definitely try that when I decide to add juices to my fast. I started some barley and wheat grass seeds and am looking forward to adding those juices as well. I have been reading the posts to Laiya and will try those juice tips too.
I was born lucky in the skin department and after the extended fasts my skin was absolutely reborn. Wrinkles smoothed out – baby soft skin appeared after lots of skin brushing. One of the great benefits of fasting.
Hi jenny
Its Keith, not Bruce LOL.
How long have you chosen to stay on your water fast for?
I have been reading into hevy metal detoxification and fresh corriander is ideal, watercress, blitz this in with your fruit/veg when you start juicing.
You seem very focused on this water fast, i wish you the best,
Juicing does come with its benifits with a hormonal inbalance, but listen to what your body is telling you on your water fasting.
Blessings Keith.
I was up until 3am reading into [BHRT] And how have eyes the same size as my laptop…LOL.
Keep me posted on your progress jenny.
Hi all
Today is day 10 of my juice fast and I started getting a really bad head cold yeaterday. Feel dreadful today but am making sure I do not take any form of medication and doing very light juicing, mostly water though. Why am I still having such bad hunger pangs? That is what is concerning me the most, surely they should have gone long ago? I am doing the SWF and have started drinking a herbal tea that has a laxative effect ( the SWF really makes me ill and I battle to keep it down, normally end up throwing up) My fasting partner has had no hunger pangs since the 3rd or 4th day???
Good luck all and keep strong
Laiya
Laiya,
Add more slow releasing carbs into your juice fast.
Sounds like your blood sugar levels are up and down like a yoyo, what are you mixing into your juice/veg fast, and how much ltr are you taking in.
Try Picolax from the chemist, you dont have to do that much salt water flushing on a juice fast, once would be enough, the thing is with some oral enemas,they only flush out the colon, the salt water flush, flushes the colone and the intestines out, you should have added lime to offset the horrable taste, i have seen myself nearly throwing up to.
Let me know what you are mixing into your juice and how much you are taking and i will work out your cal carb, intake and let you know what to throw into your juicer.
Regards Keith.
Hi Keith
Thank you! I have a glass of juice about 3 times a day. In the morning I usually do fruit, apple, pear, carrot and a peach (this varies but not by much). Afternoon it is celery, asparagus, carrots and a cucumber. And pretty much the same at night, I have tried tomato and onion as well, I really had to force that down, the other night I juiced half a cabbage! I have also added a lemon to my juice, that is really nice. The rest of the day I drink water. I am probably having about 1lt – 1and a half a day. What I have done with the SWF now is mixed the salt in a little bit of water and downed that and then started drinking the rest of the warm water on it’s own, still difficult but not as bad!
Take care
Hi all,
5th day of a water fast. Feel good. Really feel led by the Lord in this fast. Have little fasting experience. wf 5 days in 93′, wf 2 days in 08′ broke the fast and that day my Dad died. It truly was a blessing though, someday………
The last 2 years I have been on a 90% raw food diet, run 5 miles every day. Have lost 50 lbs. I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and have taken Humira(last 2 years 40ml every 2 weeks) and Enbrel(the previous 4 years 50ml every week) for the last six years. I took my last injection 11/13.I am not taking it anymore. I am really at the point of either healing on this good diet or saying why eat good if I still have to take this medicine? I dont know how long I will fast. I will keep you posted. I did take my blood pressure today at the grocery store and it was 127 76 with a resting pulse rate of 55. God bless you all and thakyou for this site. I would like to find a doctor who specializes in the natural healing process. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi jim
God bless you friend.
I will look into this for you.
Sometimes there is no other option but taking western medicine along with a healthy diet.
My aunt is in a wheel chair with the worst form of arthritis.
I will deeply look into this for you and get back to on my opinion.
I will Email the sagada hospital and get Tom, who specializes in natural healing through juice fasting. He will leave you a message tomoz.
blessings Keith.
Thank you Keith. I will keep you updated on my progress.
Hi Jenny, If you do a little reseach you will find an abundance of veggie’s, herbs and teas that are great for the liver! There is a great gall bladder cleanse too, using olive oil and lemon juice that cleans the bile from other organs by default. I once was directed by my doctor to have my gall bladder removed. I refused to hvae it out!! I searched the internet and found the cleanse. After the cleanse my pain that I had for 3 years was gone, and my doctor did an ultra sound on me and in disbelief told me I had the “gall bladder of a baby”! Some of the stones that came out of me were the size of a ping pong ball! So, there is always a cure or some kind of answer on God’s good, green earth!
Funny you mentioned Dec 27th in the same sentence as my name! That’s my birthday! Hope you have a great trip! BTW, DON’T use tap water to wash your fruits and veggies down there!! VERY IMPORTANT!! Only bottled water. The parasites will remain on uncooked foods.
God Bless, Ron
Hi Ron
Have you still not got that pic uploaded yet LOL.
Let me know what probs you are having and ill try help you upload it
Regards Keith.
Hi Jim, For a natural add in helping psoriasis and eczema, stay away from dairy products! And for arthritis, glucosamine chondroitin is a wonderful supplimental aid. My fathers hands were almost nonfunctional. He takes 1500 mg’s a day and has been very happy! Now it doesn’t work 100% for everyone, but is worth a try. He said it took about 2 weeks before he started seeing results. You may want to clear it with your doctor first in case you are taking a drug that my interact unfavorably.
I will keep you in prayers. God Bless, Ron
Hi jim
to add to what Ron has said.Dietary Measures
Eating a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods for psoriatic arthritis can ease pain and stiffness. Eat lots of fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines that are high in omega-3 fatty acids and lots of fresh produce and whole grain fibers. Many foods cause allergic reactions, such as dairy products, sugar, soy, eggs, citrus fruits, shellfish, alcohol and caffeine. Try these foods one at a time to see if you have a negative reaction. Night shade vegetables could also create an allergic reaction for arthritic patients, which are potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers.
Herbs
Black Cohosh is known as a powerful relaxant and can be helpful in the treatment of arthritis jim. It can also improve the digestive system and increase your appetite. Celery seeds are used as an anti-inflammatory and can reduce swelling. Feverfew has been used to treat painful migraine headaches and will help alleviate some of the painful symptoms. Bogbean is also a treatment used for psoriatic arthritis that stimulates the digestive system. Check with your health professional before taking herbs and supplements to make sure they do not create a reaction with any prescription drugs that you may go back onto jim.
Chinese Herbs
Chinese medicine, which is based on the energy flow in the body, includes herbs, meditation, massage and accupuncture. Some of the topical herbs are evening primrose oil, tea tree oil, emu oil and capsaicin, which an ingredient found in cayenne peppers. On the website psoriasis.org some people with psoriatic arthritis who had accupuncture treatments found some pain relief.
Emu oil, Locosamine, Chondroiline sulfate, work as anti imflammatorys and protect the cartalage from premature degeneration
Hope this helps after your fast
Blessings and best wishes Keith.
Hi Keith! You know I uploaded a picture from my band (I’m in a rock group) profile eions ago, and it never seemed to go! Maybe I have to do it again?
I noticed you do a great job with the stats, and numbers! That is definitely not my forte! I like to generalize, and give observations on my experiences, as well as others I know. I think we will work great together. I’m excited to be aboard. If you want to confir on anything at all, please feel free to contact me at my email address: ronegiz@verizon.net
Thanks! Ron
Hi Ron,
There was a problem with the user pics. Please upload again. It is great to have different view points and ways to connect to new fasters. I am really happy. It was a one many show no we are a band. LOL I play guitar and was a bass player for a heavy metal band when I was young then a Christian metal rock band then gave it all up to be guitar player in choir of cute girls.
Ron
I got your rock bank pic up. LOL
I have pic like that. Long hair too.
Hi Ron
I get an allowance of 50 cent a day for helping others LOL.
I have allways loved science and religeon its a great mix.
Well sometimes!…
I was going to go to university to study Divinity but thats on hold at the moment, but all in Gods time.
I will add you on my msn if you have windows live, if not i will store your email and keep in contact with you.
Tom is an amazing man, he has put his heart and soul into helping others.
This is why i am on this site every day to give him a little time out for himself.
But he never gives up in what he believes 100%.
That is healing through fasting.
How old are you that you are saying that you were in a band eions ago LOL.
Blessings Keith.
Welcome to the site fastpitchsoftball98! You have a very long name, lol. I wish you the best on your fast. I’m sure you will love this site as much as I do. I’ve been on here nearly a year now – Since Jan. ’09. Everyone here is so supportive & helpful.
If anyone can help I really really really want to do a salt water flush, but I can’t seem to get past the first few ounces without gagging. I wish there was some way to bypass my mouth & pour it directly down my throat. Anybody have any ideas?
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I also can’t seem to get past day 4 on a water fast. I get SO sick. I’m never hungry. So as far as food goes, I have a really hard time breaking a fast & trying to eat again. Weaning myself back to food with a day or two of juice is all I can do, probably the only way to go anyway. I just get really ill. I keep trying to push past it, but it seems to keep getting worse. This last water fast I stayed sick for a week after. Everyone swears I have the flu everytime I fast, lol. I never tell anyone I know that I fast, not even dr.’s. So even the dr.’s tell me it’s the flu, lol. My first water fast in Aug. made me so ill because I was so toxic. I wouldn’t think that should be the case anymore? I’ve kept my diet clean since & my recovery time is getting much longer. Any ideas anyone? I’m just finishing day 1 of another water fast now. I may try & fast through thanksgiving if I can? I’ll be busy cooking all day, so I don’t think anyone will notice if I’m not eating
So here are my stats if it helps: I’m 33 yrs old, 5’7″, 141 lbs. I’m out of shape & pretty inactive. I live up 3 flights of stairs though & I try to stretch often. My muscles (all of them) really hurt when I’m fasting, feels like they are pulled really tight. Likely due to my muscles shrinking from my body eating them? My resting heart rate is always very high – always above 100 bpm. I think that just means I have a low metabolism from not enough exercise? My goal is to get down to 113 lbs by New Year’s. Seems like I generally lose 2 lbs per day fasting.
Any help will be greatly appreciated getting past the sick part & especially getting through the swf.
Thank you & God bless!
Hi Tom, It’s great to be part of something I am enjoying so much! Fasting, and music too! As you know, fasting has changed my life. Now I can share with people here who know the joy.
Keith:
I’ve been playing music most of my life. I started writing originals from the beginning and have a nice repertoire of rock, country, jazz, folk, and spiritual songs. I don’t write a lot but try to write from the heart.
My band of the last 7 years has been on ice lately, so I’m soloing on acoustic. The drummer in my band has a bad case of the gout, and won’t change his lifestyle! It’s ironic really. Here I am, changing my entire physical life, and here’s a close friend, and musician 3 feet from me who won’t! Damn, idiot drummers! What the heck can you do with them knuckle dragging, Neanderthals?! Time for a drummer joke!! …..How do you tell if the stage is level? The drummer is drooling from both sides of his mouth. LOL
Tom:
I don’t know if you remember, but I had told you about some friends and family that I fasted with. They saw the life altering changes in me, and also wanted to change. I fasted along with them, which helped us all. It was a great support system. I’ve been telling anyone who has asked, about my changes, about fasting, and about you!! I feel the spirit radiating through me when I’m fasting and people seem to be drawn to me!! It’s been amazing. I really feel like I can help people, if not directly with fasting….then through fasting, as a sacrifice, along with prayer to help in a spiritual way! Lets face it…EVERYTHING is possible through God! I, and my family have seen many miracles through prayer. It’s truly amazing that we as a people rely on ourselves so often, when God just wants us to ask his help. And he will reward us abundantly in many, many ways for it.
As you can tell…I can go off on a tangent! LOL But, there is so much power in prayer, and we don’t use it! And with fasting?! The sky is the limit!! Believe me, I’m no saint or worthy of anything! I have to wake up each day like you my brothers, and fight the “old man”!
I want to get a mustard seed pendant to remind me constantly of Jesus’ words: “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could tell this mountain to throw itself into the sea, and it would.” And indeed if His words are THE TRUTH, which they are! Nothing more needs to be said?
Lets hold each other up daily! Because, when we do, we hold ourselves up too. God Bless, I’m excited to be part of “this band”!! Ron
Hope I didn’t offend any drummers here! LOL
Hi Ron,
That is one thing that fasting always does for me is increase faith. It is amazing what we can accomplish when if burns inside with fire. Each day I wake up thankful for another day. I treasure every one. To me the sky is the limit. Imagine 2000 people fasting on this site.. or 1000 hospitals using fasting programs or retirement homes that make juice every day. I want to leave a legacy. My gift to God. A small gesture of sacrifice. Tombstones are boring and to not speak.
Hi Nikki, Forget the swf. Try some herbal cleanse teas w/ senna & chamomile. Tastes good and evacuates the system gently and completely. Also enemas w/ a tbs or 2, of sea salt will take care of the bowels.
Your flu symptoms may be allergies, or sinus problems. I know I have both from time to time!
Dust is a biggy for me in the winter!! I’m chasing my nose constantly! And fasting surprisingly doesn’t seem to help this ailment!
How about a 20-30 day juice fast? You’ll lose weight, and won’t put a strain on your system. Also, get out and do some cardio on a regular basis. Get your blood and muscles going!!!
Exercise for you, may be more important than anything else you do at this point. Hope I hit something here Nikki. God Bless, Ron
Hey Nikki
your reasting heart rate should not be that high?
Have you had your thyroid checked out?
I would strongly recomend you go see a doctor about your reasting heart rate of 100 bpm, this is def not normal.
Get a full blood count and get your doctor and have your thyroid checked out.
Do not start another fast until you get the all clear from your GP.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Laiya
iv been looking at what you have said to me a bout your intake of fruit/veg
How much apples a day are you blending into your juice?
You can add watermelon instead of apples?
Reduce your apples into your juice fast and add some slow releasing carbs and increase your cal intake.
Let me know how you get on?
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith
Would you recommend taking appetite suppressants while fasting?
Thanks Laiya
Hi Laiya,
Most appetite suppressants are stimulants which during a fast causes additional stress on the liver and kidneys. During a fast most people do not feel hungry, but some do like yourself. What is the name of the suppressant you are using?
Ron
My sisters boyfriend is a drummer in a band, trully lol.
loved the joke im sure he would to, ill have to post it to him lol.
You look a bit like good old bruce, born in the usa, LOL.
Nice hair cut, hey i look like jim carry out of dumber and dumber, lol.
Its really great to have you here helping out Ron.
Blessings Keith.
Keith and Ron,
Thank you for your help and your genuine caring gift.My diet prior to this water fast ( day 6 ), was 90 % raw veg. and fruit w/ very little preservatives in the “bad” food I did eat. My goal is 100 % raw w/ zero preservatives. Of course while on that diet I was still taking the medication. Can I go from a water fast straight to a juice fast? I feel fantastic. I can honestly say I felt little to no discomfort thr first few days of the fast. I believe it is because of my previous diet. GOD bless you ,
Jim
Hi jim
Yeah this is the best way to go, look back at what Ron and i have poster for you on fruit/veg for arthritis, note down the advice and put into practice jim. The Aborigines use emu oil for arthritis. Study into what we have said, we are all here to learn from eachother.
This site is more like a family helping eachother, and learning from oneanother.
Blessings Keith.
Hey guys
I will be starting a new water fast tomoz for personal and religeous reasons.
I will be in deep prayer for the first time in many months.
I will interceed for you all on fasting.ws
I have the most important hurdle in my life to go through on friday, maby you all can join in prayer and wish me luck.
Blessings Keith.
Best of luck Keith, will be thinking of you
thanx keith. i had hyperthyroidism for several months about 10 yrs ago & thought the same thing as i’ve had many other symptoms as well. i’ve been throughly checked out though several times & the dr.’s can’t find a thing wrong with me. they were concerned at first because it’s a sign something is definately wrong. they did all the bloodwork, ekg’s, everything. since they couldn’t find anything wrong, they decided it’s just the way i am. everything checked out so nothing to worry about. i’m on day 2 of my water fast now, back down to 139 lbs again.
ron, i think you are absolutely right! i need to get in shape. i think cardio will make all the difference in the world for me. day 2 feelin fantastic, with lots of energy so i will keep you posted on that.
Well Nikki
Thats what i had before it became full blowen, into an overactive thyroid.
But “HEY” who am i to tell you what to do?
I love giving safe advice to fasters.
But sometimes streanth can be ones downfall.
I also look into peoples words and noticed you have a problem with food?
I am not on this site to wrap you in cotton wool but here for your needs no mater what Nikki and to help, i can see into people.
Hey i want the best for you and others.
Sorry to be tough on you but i beleive water fasting is not for you until you stablize, or find out why your 100bpm heart rate is the way it is whilst resting?
The normal rate is 70-80 bpm.
I have looked into this, and you have told me what i did not want to hear about thyroid function.
The thing is about the thyroid, it can be a cat and mouse chase at the start, but once the scales have tipped then you will know about it.
Your Safty comes first to me, and i recomend a juice fast, but if you are head strong then go ahead with your water fast.
Blessings Keith.
Hey all,
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I’ve been busy as all heck but thought i’d drop in and say HIII
Hey Nikki, after reviewing the past couple days of conversation I would agree with Keith about postponing your water fast and trying something alittle more gentle first. If you have a thyroid problem that can make things MUCH more difficult. If you plan on juice fasting instead or perhpas trying a more “healing” diet, then here are some good suggestions. First if you’re juicing then it’d be a good idea to eat organic raw egg yolks, perferably the one’s with boosted omega-3s. Raw eggs yolks contain iodine which is the KEY ingrediant for a healthy thyroid. You’ll notice alot of people today have thyroid issues because they don’t have enough (or ANY) iodine in thier system. Now the MAIN source is sea vegetation/seafood. Raw eggs yolks contains about 40%, so 3 raw egg yolks before bedtime would be a great suppliment. Also it’d be best to try and avoid any clorine or floride and any toxic heavy metals like mercury. All of these things end up getting stored in your glands like the thyroid, pituitary and pinneal causing much upset. A Heavy metal cleanse may also help. The Omega-3s act to protect the gland and optimize brain function amonst other things.
Selenium, zinc, and vit A are also potential cures (depending on if you have a deficiency). Honestly i would look into some chia seeds. (I’m going to be trying an experiment in about 7 months on eating nothing but sprouted chia and raw milk to see what happends) Chia has been known to help with thyroid problems since the Mayan times.
Keith, sorry i haven’t yet been on til now. My laptop is still under repairs and prolly won’t be up till this coming Mon. So you’re doing another fast? Best of luck to ya! I’m going to be starting my own shortly, more of an experiment than a cleanse or journey. I’m going to be doing it with a fiber powder to see if bowl movements continue, i’ll keep everyone updated.
Love to all
_Seeker
Hey seeker1
I thought you had skipped the planet for mars. LOL.
Good to have you back with us, iv missed your witt and comments.
How have you been Tom.
You should have a yap with Dedrik he is a really nice guy.
Go gentle with him he is a penssioner dont say i said this coz he looks younger than me lol true and he bites.
He is a good friend and just finished coming off the loo after 3 hrs and 3 toilet rolls down the panafter the salt water flush that i told him to do so he is prob like a bear with a soar head on with his 1st salt water flush lol. Sorry Dedrik if your watching these words
God bless Keith.
Hi Nikki, Some things are hard to diagnose. Unfortunately, all that equipment and knowledge doctors have, is to tell us we’re sick, not what we are lacking! It may be as simple as some sun! Vitamin D is one that is VERY important to staying healthy and energetic. And the sun is one of our only natural sources for D! It is recommended to take a supplement in the winter because the sun produces 0!!!
I usually approach any health issue with a question. Am I doing everything I can to help my body? Am I getting enough: Nutrition, Exercise, and Rest? And I’m always lacking in one! Usually REST!!
After recharging these areas, it takes about 3-6 weeks (for me) to get back to my ideal state. Remember God has given us the ability to heal ourselves in many ways. I am not one to avoid a doctor! I believe God also puts professionals in our path to help us. BUT… I do try to help my doctor rule a lot out by doing everything I can first!
When I am at a loss for reasons, I pray. Then I simplify and change my habits. I am also a believer in exercise as a BIG physical healer!! There is many chemical reactions in our bodies to exercise, and they are all helpful. Exercise will also speed up our recovery, or uncover the problem we have VERY FAST!!
I’m not saying to go out and run a marathon, or pull a barge across the bay with your teeth! Just start a simple program. Even a walk around the block!! But it has to be on a regular basis. Believe me, you won’t regret it!!
One of my best feelings while I’m exercising is trying to remember what the ailment was that nagged me for weeks!!! And…. when “those” areas on your body start to tighten up!! Well, let me say me and my wife have renewed our relationship since we started working out together! And we have 9 kids!! LOL…IT WORKS!
Remember: Nutrition, Exercise & Rest! Water Fasting will wait for you!!
We’ll keep you in our prayers Nikki. God Bless, Ron
Hi Keith! LOL… People say I look like Clapton(circa 80′s)! Wish I had his money, I already play better than him! hahaha! My hair is actually long now(my wife likes it that way). That picture is 2 years old.
I have a ton of drummer jokes! Much to G-Man’s (my drummers) chagrin!! I’d tell you what he calls me, but woman and men are present! LOL
Thank you for your friendship and support! I’ve learned so much from you and Seekers’ posts!! WoW, you guys have a wealth of knowledge!!
My family prays each evening and we do a family rosary Sunday nights. We will be praying for you and your intentions! As well as prayers for everyone here! Good Bless, Ron
Keith, what makes you think I have an unhealthy relationship with food? Please elaborate, as I can not even begin to guess..
Ok, ok, I’m off to work out now…
Also as I said, I’ve already been checked out by the dr.’s with every test they could throw at me & they say everything is fine. I just have a high heart rate but nothing is wrong with me. I’m healthy, just in desperate need of a more active lifestyle
Hi Nikki
I Read you wrong about the food part sorry lol
Were you on a beta blocker with your hyper-thyroid?
I aint no Doctor, but i do know that a beta blocker will stalalize your heart rate and slow it down, and have you had a [TFT] latley?
Have you maby looked into this, or has any doctor mentioned a beta blocker to you?
Maby this is why you cant get past day 4 on water, anyway we are here to support you no matter what.
Best wishes Keith.
Hello.
I’m not sure how to start my own fasting diary on this page, other than to post a reply. Here is my info at the start of the fast.
I am fasting as of today. I can’t post a picture of myself right now for the diary, not just because of my embarrassingly colossal vanity, but because all images posted on the internet are permanent, and I hope my sick puffy tired present appearance is not. I wasn’t going to fast until after the Xmas season, when I have some time to rest, but I’ve had to do it now. I’m suffering a nasty attack of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) my third in 2 years, and I’ve bloated up like a hot balloon, and my digestive tract has ground to a complete halt (meaning my light breakfast of yesterday morning was still in my stomach at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and I was belching, bloated and totally nauseous).
The temporary fix for this disorder/infection is antibiotics combined with fasting on an elemental diet formula (Vivonex). I really like vivonex because it has all the amino acids, esp L-glutamine to heal the gut lining, but no sugar to feed pathogenic bacteria/yeasts (unless you add the flavoring), and is somewhere between water and juice as far as calories. It’s very soothing for me. It’s expensive, so I only use 2 packets a day (600 calories), and figure that’s cheaper than eating out, and I don’t yet know how long I will fast. The recommended cure is 2-3 weeks. This year I gained 20 lbs and stopped exercising after a bout of this thing in March.
I want to turn myself around before the start of the new year, so that I can run again next year. I have to find the correct diet for myself, without grains or sugar, because this SIBO is recurring otherwise. It’s really horrible, and I never want to get it again.
I also caught a cold virus in September that never completely cleared up. My ENT wants me tested for Sjogrens disease (a nasty progressive autoimmune disease) which I believe I’ve had for about 4 years now. Because my body doesn’t produce much mucus or fluids anymore, the bacteria and waste doesn’t get flushed out, and that causes cycling infections. I suspect a lifelong wheat/yeast allergy that is at the bottom of all this. I lump those two together because they apparently attach to the gut wall identically, and produce intense inflammation in some people. That sucks when you love bread & beer as much as I do!! When I finish the fast, I will have to radically alter my diet, and that’s where I’ll really need support. I am very very weak in this area. A “paleolithic” diet is recommended, with the removal of dairy, sugars, and possibly all grains.
Overwhelming. One step at a time. So today, I am puffy, apprehensive (tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have to contribute some of the cooking, as well as disguise the fact that I’m not eating. Or maybe not – my in-laws are already convinced I’m a nut. They probably wouldn’t even notice strange behavior from me!) and sick & tired of being sick & tired. I like Vivonex very much without the sugary flavor packets. I just add fresh lemon juice and stevia. The biggest obstacle: raging horrific hunger pangs that hit me between 12-48 hours, the shaking from low blood sugar always combined with a vicious irritable feeling, sometimes lasting hours. I have to leave the house and go for a walk – but this neighborhood is full of bars and predominantly mexican restaurants, so I have to walk fast to outpace the rich, savory fat-laden smells that are torture on a fast.
Up til now – it has always eventually broken me down. That, and cooking for the kids. They will have to have TV dinners (which they prefer anyway) while I get well. I have to do this. If I make it three weeks on the Vivonex – I want to go to plain water. I have fat on my body where I have never seen it before – on my lower legs. I am posting my physical measurements now – and will again hopefully when I complete the fast, because it is requested and I want to record the transformation, and also because this makes my fast an official commitment.
My waist has almost the same circumference as my hips, because of the large amount of abdominal fat that has formed over the last 6 months and is no doubt churning out cortisol, and various inflammatory and depressive hormones and chemicals, in response to a life that has become highly stressed and completely negative. And the bloating, from longstanding IBS with this SIBO infection.
Don’t tell anybody – but I (who just a year ago was training hard hoping to join an elite women’s racing team) now have a waist measurement of 34″, hips 36″, ribs (right below bra band) 31.25″, and upper thigh, 23″. It’s been a very bad year for me, but hopefully it will soon be over, the tide of strength and luck will change and I will be back up and running in the near future.
Here goes – Day One!
er…..still Day One, dangit!!!!
Thanx Keith I appreciate that! My most recent thyroid function test was during my first water fast back in Aug. & everything was working as it should. My liver & kidney function were checked & working fine also, despite how terrible I felt. I really thought I was dying, lol. I never told the dr. I was fasting & he concluded that I had some sort of flu-bug lol – no, they didn’t bother testing me for flu, lol.
. I broke my fast again last night, btw. Being the cook today & tomorrow I will have to taste stuff anyway to see if it’s done, or if I need to add anything, etc. When it’s all said & done, I will have 1 bite of everything for dinner tomorrow & begin my water fast after dinner tomorrow night. This time I will see it through! I do have 1 more question for you. On your page you mention different stages of cleansing during a fast. How long does each one take? How will I be able to tell when the cleansing is complete & I’m done?
I finally found a link for your website, very insightful! I found a lot of helpful info under your water fasting tab. You really did your research. So I’m guessing right about day 3 my body goes into a healing crisis which is pretty unbearable for me, especially with 3 kids to take care of. It felt as though it kept getting worse, so I thought it would continue to get worse. Breaking my fasts at this stage is the worst thing I could’ve done & probably negates any of the benefits of fasting in the first place. I should’ve pushed through & let my body heal itself. It’s ok though, I still get to try again
Oh yeah, & to answer your question, I don’t know what a beta blocker is, but I took an rx called propylthiouricel or ptu for short. It was 10 yrs ago now that I had hyperthyroidism during my last pregnancy & it only lasted a few months, never to return. I’ve been checked several times since, due to symptoms. My thyroid & everything else is always functioning normally. I’m probably just sick with decades worth of toxins built up in my body. I’m so looking forward to how great I’m going to feel after I complete my fast! Following Thanksgiving is the perfect time too, as the kids will have plenty of leftovers so I shouldn’t have to cook for awhile
Thanx again for the support!
Nikki
A Beta-Blocker slows the heart rate down to the normal level.
Having a high heart rate at 100bpm resting.
Will lead into complications later in life.
Yeah your probably just sick with decades of toxins Nikki.
I wish you the best, what day is this now on your water fast, or are you waiting until thanksgiving is over
Blessings Keith.
I stopped my water fast last night after 2 days. I’m starting again tomorrow night. This time I’m going to push through the horrid healing crisis & complete my fast. It’s the perfect time, the kids will have lots of thanksgiving leftovers to keep them fed for awhile. So they will be taken care of & I will have more time to be sick -I mean heal :p. It’s going to be rough but I know now that it won’t last forever. I’m so excited for how healthy I’m going to be when I finish! I know it’s going to be really bad before it can get better & I’m ready! I’m so thankful for all the support I get here. I’m definately going to need it to get through this!
Hi Laiya
Thank you for your best wishes for friday, recieved warmly.
Have you thought about water fasting? it is easyer on the hunger pangs after day 3.
Is your friend on the same juice/veg fast as yourself?
what day is this for you now.
I wouldnt take appetite surpressance, unles they were herbal.
Do you have a herble Store there like “holland and barrat”?
Best wishes Keith.
Let me know how you are doing.
Hi Keith
Yeah, she is on the same juice/veg as me! I have done a water fast before and unfortunately had the same problem, for some reason, the hunger does not go away. I live in Mauritius so will see what I can find in the way of herbal suppresants. I really don’t like to take any of these diet medications but would rather do that than break my fast.
Take care
Traci
Hi Once
I have read your post.
Welcome to fasting.ws.
I have suffered from IBS in the past and this is not nice to have as it is diet related.
Would you not be better going on a straight water fast?
If you were alt between the 2 then raw greens in a blender instead of juice might be the way to go as some juices will irritate the bowel?
Keep us posted on your progress and best wishes for your future back running
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith 101
Unfortunately blended green juices would cause a lot of trouble, because with the SIBO going on you have to avoid fiber (which is recommended for IBS). It is a gut motility issue, and fiber that is not moving through your system feeds bacteria and causes agonizing bloat. This is my problem – all these niggling illnesses whose cures seem to worsen each other. The third annoying problem that has prevented me from sticking to a water fast is hypoglycemia – if I am more than 8 hours w/out some sort of nourishment, (sometimes less) I’m not just ravenously hungry – I’m shaking violently and feeling quite vicious and ready to start eating my children!!!
I can’t seem to get past that point. And yes, most juice is either too sugary or bitter and foul tasting. So I’m trying the Vivonex hoping my body adjusts its demands for regular glucose, and in 2 weeks I want to try water fasting. I just need to have the faith that it will be good for me personally. I see here people that swear by it, but they don’t have my particular “issues”.
I’ve read over & over that if you are fairly well nourished you can go weeks w/out nourishment – but what if you are already deficient in vitamins/minerals because of a disorder? And what happens to the dysfunctional bowel after it’s shut down and “rebooted” by a water fast? Will it be all better? The same dysbiosis back again? WORSE??? I’ve read medical abstracts about healing the bowel through fasting (usually to control cancer) and it describes the atrophy of the gut lining during fasting as if it’s not such a good idea. How can your gut lining heal if it’s atrophying? (Hence the Vivonex with its glutamine) Successful fasters seem to instinctively know what their body can handle and how to reintroduce food after a fast…but my instincts on a fast just scream “pizza and BEER, pizza and BEER!!!”
So I guess my biggest fears are my gut problems being even worse after fasting, my hair falling out (and not growing back), and failing and going binge-wild at any moment. I guess that’s fairly normal, but right now I have nothing to lose but 20 lbs and maybe my hair, which is already thin.
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Thank you for the support!
Hi Once,
Firstly, start taking probiotics daily. Make your your intestinal culture is healthy. You conditions make fasting more difficult but not impossible. You need to have some glucose so what about a herbal tea with honey. You need to find what juice works for you, if any. The best thing for you colon is to shut is down and let it heal.
Thanks Tom
I know that’s true. But these disorders of the gut, as well as some of the autoimmune diseases are said to have a strong psychological component and have been linked to certain “all or nothing” personalities, and extreme stress very early in life. I do have a psychiatrist that is covered by my insurance whom I like very much – but we chat like buddies during our infrequent sessions, (which still cost $25 + an hour’s drive) and I helped to “counsel” him through a very public crazy divorce. He is not resolving my psyche issues.
I suspect that of equal importance with the fasting would be some intensive therapy and meditation, so that the IBS remains under control after the fast. I just have no idea where to get this or how I could afford such a thing. I am going to work with my doctor and see if I can do something like this.
Hi there, I am new here. I am on the 5th day of a 7 day water fast. I am drinking about 3 glasses of water a day and have had really no symptoms of detox like I have read about except yesterday and today I have been really bloated and today I have been experiencing heartburn. Is that normal and why is that happening?
Hi tessa, Everyones system is different. It may take up to 10 days or more before you start deeply detoxing. You also may not be so toxic as to make you sick. 3 glasses of water per day is fine. Just take what you feel you need. The water is not what cleans your system, it’s your body’s natural cleansing ability.
Heatburn is common during fasting. Your digestive system still produces small amounts of acid for antibacterial protection for your body. I had GERD (acid reflux desease) for years that was cured through a 30 day fast!
Welcome to fasting.ws, and Good Luck! Ron
Hi Tessa
Have a look at your toungue to see if there is a white coating on it.
Have you taken an enema yet? there will be waste lying inside you even after you have stopped eating.
There was still waste inside my intestines after 21 days i took a salt water flush on day 3-4 to flush out the colone and intestines and felt mutch better, but this is not everyones cup of tea, you can try herbal enemas or buy oral enemas from the chemist.
Best wishes and welcome to fasting.ws.
You will also know if your body needs more water by the differant colours of your urine, if your urine is brown then your body is dehydrating, the clearer your urine is the more hydrated you are. Even on a juice fast you must take in water to.
Hi Keith,
What do you mean about herbal enemas? This that the laxative tea I see in the health stores? And how do I do a salt water flush?
I finished the 7 day fast and made it all the way to the end. I lost 14 pounds over the week but I was quite dehyrdated and gained 9 lbs back over the following week.
Tomorrow I am beginning another 7 day fast and planning to drink more water during it and I plan on doing a 14 day fast in Jan.
Hi Ron
I could not add your email?
Have you gave me the correct one?
My email is keith.mckay.1@hotmail.co.uk
I would like to talk to you in private as i have a few things we need to discuss.
Blessings Keith.
Hey guys
I thought i would bring back my first fast Diary for those about to start a 10 day water fast before Christmas.September 29, 2009 at 6:36 am (Edit)
My “First 10 Day “Water Fast Diary”
Tue 21st “July 2008.
Day 1…I arose early this morning, knowing that today was the start of my water fast, i had mentally prepaired myself 2 days prior.
I read up on the benifits of water fasting ie…”Mind, Body, and Spiritually.”
Cleansing the body of “Toxins.
There is also the added factor of rapid waight loss.
Through out this first day, i have been constantly plagued by a rumbling stomach, and hunger cravings,food is allways on my mind
It is now 1.30am, i have battled the cravings and time to end my first fast day.
Day 2…i have awoken with a bit of a soar head, and the cravings for food are worse now, but i am drinking pleanty of water.
i walked 2 miles today, not sure if that was a good idea.
4pm i fell asleep for a coupple of hours, when i awoke i was so hungry.”I managed to stave off the hunger by reading a book.
My water intake is around 3 liters a day.
I stayed up until 2am, went to bed still with food cravings.
Day 3…I couldnt sleep last night, even though i was really tired.
I got up at 9.30am,I felt as though i had been hit by a bus,i feel really drained today, the hunger is subsiding, but i am a bit shaky.
later in the day i walked about 4 miles. I really dont how i maneged that !
I think that i am starting to find hidden abilities through weakness, i think that when you are at your weakest thats when you start to become stronger, maby thats why i started this fast….amongst other things, iv noticed that i am starting to feel a bit more peacefull.
Went to bed late, not really that hungry.
Day 4…I awoke at 7am, still having sleeping problems, when i did sleep i was dreaming about food.
I am starting to notice some improvement on my skin, i have noticed i feel a bit bloated,
I looked up the net about being bloated, so i have decided to take a salt water flush, 4 teaspoons of salt to 1 ltr water and drink all at once,
Its 8pm i have taken the salt enema….YUK…”This has to be the most revolting thing iv taken in my life,
“Later on the “Hevens opened up !
It has taken 1hour 40mins to work through my system, and is not nice.
Went to bed at 12.
Day 5…I have had a great sleep last night, this morning i feel energized, with feelings of being more a peace within myself,i feel as though i have a bounce in my step today, but i have niticed that my kidneys are soar today, but nothing really painfull.
Tonight i will be trying something new, “Meditating a 1st for me.
Its now 11 pm, i have “Meditated and found it to be very relaxing. I feel my “Mind body and, “Spirit are moving back into balance, its a really strange feeling, over the last 5 days i have been trying to heal myself from the inside out, and it is trully working, over the years, i have tryed to heal myself from the outside in, this was to no avail,
This is an amazing learning, and healing experience for me.
Its 1am now and time to finish another day.
Day 6…This morning i feel really refreshed and started praying to “God for guidance in my life, i feel so peacefull, almost to the extent of being closer to “God, this is the first time i have felt this, in a very long time.
This is similar feelings to when i was baptised, in the sea 4 years previously. I broke down crying, before i was baptised, but had the same “Spiritual peace within.
11pm, my reflection over today, my life is really changing, my water intake, is about 3-4 liters.
Time to end another day.
Day 7…This morning i feel fine, energy levels seem to be dropping a little bit, but nothing i cannot handle.This is an amazing experiance for me.
11pm i have been reading my bible today quite a lot and reflecting on my past, i am definitally getting deeper into myself and my veiws on lots of things.
End of day 7.
Day 8…This morning i awoke with a feeling of well being, food is the furthast from my thoughts, i have been starting to get cold hands,so iv made an appointement to see the doctor to have a check up,
3 pm back from the doctors, and given the all clear so thats good.
9pm my last log for tonight; iv been feeling cold lately, so iv cranked the heating up to keep warm, when walking long journeys i get breathless so i have to rest more.
Day 9…Real peace is now really hitting me, I have never felt like this before.
7pm I am thinking and reflecting now a lot ! I am even starting to think lots more on the childreen in other countrys still srarving to death,
I think now that i am closer with the inner “Spirit.
1am.. I have been lost in thaught all day.Past emotions are starting to surface,
tomorrow is my last day on water
Day 10…Its finally here,my last day on water, tonight i will finish with an salt enema.
11pm my final reflection !…this has been such a journey for me and glad i held on for this 10 days on water alone, i will do this again in the future, i have cleaned some of the cobwebs from the closet and more “Spiritually at peace with myself, and others.
This was a daily account of my very first water fast in 2008.
My starting waight was 13st 4lbs.
My waight afrer 10 days on water only was 12st 1lbs
Best regards keith.
Hey guys
I am here to help you all, no matter what.
A little story for those on this site who will give a little of time to reflect on themselfes, just like me.
Change is never easy, but hey its possible.I have looked at the stats on fasting.ws they are amazing.
I cant help but notice the lack of responce, those reading and looking into our site,
I cant help but think of you all looking into our Site, needing to break free from what is holding you back, maby fear, maby a lack of knowlage on fasting. Maby” its just the fear of putting one foot forward to a whole new happy life!
There is no money pushing on our site. Just compassion and support, nothing more, nothing less.
We are there for you.
Ron. Site Admin, is there to guide you through safe fasting.
Sometimes you will have your own opinion and new ideas.
This is great, we learn from eachother.
I will be giving up my post as site Admin soon.
You guys have given me back my life.
I was a DRUNKARD” I took DRUGS”.
I lost my life, but found it through this site.
There is gain apart from love and support on this Site.
That gain is self control, where there was none” over, Drugs, Alcohol, Food adiction, Illness. The list goes on.
What i have learned from my last 30 day water fast is that, hey guys life is not easy, but with the help from true friends on fasting.ws
And “GOD”
We can make a change for the better.
Love and blessings Keith.
Hi All, Ditto Maximus what Keith says! We are a family through fasting, and our Good Lord!
I also have a fasting story!
I usually fast one week a month, and on my last fast I took my family to a hockey game. This was the first time I went to a big event during a fast. I don’t want to subject myself to temptations, or my family to my “fasting mode”(I’ll explain later). Anyway, a friend gave me 6, second row tickets to a Bruins game, which in itself was a real treat! Except for the 300+ guy that sat next to me all night!
I brought the 5 youngest girls of my nine children, and of course none of them wanted to sit besides the “fat guy”! So, I got that honor! LOL
Well, if you are familiar with fasting, at day six your senses are pretty keen…uh…VERY KEEN!! Especially your sense of smell. I’ll bet you are getting the picture here huh? Not only were the aromas of hot dogs, pizza, beer, peanuts and popcorn evident in the air, and all over this guys shirt and lap…..but also my “big friends” cologne had given out several hours before the game began! Not to mention half his body was spilling over his seat on to me!!
Needless to say, my patience was as thin as my stomach at this point. My family is very aware of my “fasting mode”, and they mostly DON’T mess with me! LOL, Just when I was ready to clobber this blubber with his plate of bangers…my little, lovely, 6 year old daughter says: “Daddy do you want to change seats?”
Well my friends….Gina could melt the heart of an executioner! And I could “almost” hug the guy next to me after that!! I happily……well…. I endured the remainder of the eating…..uh…..I mean evening! LOL
Moral of the story? STAY HOME WHEN FASTING!! Or at least don’t go to a very large, food filled event, with big people feasting, instead of FASTING!! God Bless, Ron
Hey thats a thought Ron?
Maby we should get buisness cards made saying?
FOOD FOR THOUGHT!
Instead of THOUGHT FOR FOOD?
You have got me thinking now Ron LOL.
Loved the short story friend.
Sometimes people never stop to think what they are doing to there bodys. I honestly think its a form of self harm.
I am really studying into this Ron.
This is why i am taking a back seat on fasting.ws for the moment.
I will still be on this site every day when i have time
Blessings to you all Keith.
Thanx for sharing that story Ron!
My daughter is turning 11 this week & I’m having a huge party for her at Chuck E. Cheese Pizza on Saturday. I love their pizza & I get to buy lots of it! I get to sit there & look at it & smell it too, so wish me luck! Also please pray for me that I’m not too sick to take my baby to her own birthday party. She also wants me to make her some homemade pies for her birthday – it won’t be easy right now. I was going to make them tomorrow & let her have that on Thurs, her actual birthday & buy a cake to take to the actual party on Sat. I might have to try & get that over with today. I’m starting to not feel very good & experience has taught me that tomorrow will only be worse.
My children lost their father in a motorcycle accident on the 4th of July 07. It finally caught up to my poor little Hannah the other day after 2 1/2 yrs! She had a meltdown & cried for her dad for the 1st time. She said her birthdays were miserable without him. She was also upset because her 4 yr old cousin has a birthday 2 weeks after her & always has these huge parties with lots of guests & gifts. Nobody ever comes to Hannah’s birthday party except me & her 2 siblings & sometimes her aunt with aforementioned cousin. So I had to do something special for her this time. I’ve been homeschooling them for a year now & they don’t have many friends. So I got my sister to help me plan Hannah’s party. My sister even found Hannah at least 20 guests. Even though they are all strangers except for her aunt & little cousins, she couldn’t be more excited. It won’t be the easiest time for me to do it, but I have to for my baby because she’s worth it & she deserves it. So please keep me in your prayers as Saturday approaches, that I’m done being sick by then & well enough to go out.
Thanx everyone!
Nikki
Hi Nikki
The only thing i have to say, is stay strong, i cooked nearly every day for family, they could not believe my streanth and mind power on my fast.
My reasons were differant from yours, more severe, not to blow my trumpet.
I wish everyone could find the peace through fasting as i have.
Sometimes i do get annoyed by comments, but then i look back to the way i was, this is the place i found compassion, even when i look at wrong words, said by others and myself .
Im only here to try and help others.
Sometimes my words sound hard, but they are words of love for others.
Blessings Keith.
sorry of i annoy you keith im still learning
Nikki
Trust me you would never annoy me, i treat everyone on this site as though they were my brother, or sister
Blessings Keith.
Blessings to all,
Day 13 of my water fast. Going great. Praise God for the limitless information available to us all. Hang in there everyone. I thought this book was very useful, How and When to Be Your Own Doctor, and its online.
http://chestofbooks.com/health/Isabelle-A-Moser/How-and-When-to-Be-Your-Own-Doctor/index.html
God bless you all,
Jim
Hi Nikki, I lost a 17 year old sister, and several friends to motorcycle accidents. I’m a rider myself. We don’t know God’s plan for us and just have to trust, and love. It’s always hardest on the children, and tougher to explain. All we can do is pray. I, and my family will keep you, and your family in our prayers that God will heal and keep you.
My wife (Libby) and I have been home schooling our children for 15+ years. Actually it’s all Libby! I’m a lazy bum when it comes to that! LOL If there is anything at all we can help with please feel free to contact us by email: ronegiz@verizon.net
There aren’t many situations we haven’t dealt with and may be able to help.
I find smaller events, that I have control over during fasting easier to deal with. Last summer, we had a b’day party for 2 of my daughters. I was on week 3, of a 30 day fast and was able to cook, and actually have a good time! I find that mental re-enforcement helped me through. I kept saying to myself (besides prayers): [ I've tasted all these foods before, and know what they taste like. These foods were here long before my fast, and will be here long after my fast. I will be able to eat any of these foods anytime I want, after my fast.]
It’s really amazing. I was able to not only cope, but actually enjoy the smells, and cooking process! So, I basically willed myself to enjoy the simplicity of the moment, rather than feeling deprived of what I didn’t have! Hope this helps some?
Give it a try Nikki…I’ll be praying for you! God Bless, Ron
Jim, thanks for that link, I’m definately interested in that book. Congrats on day 13!
Ron, thank you so much for everything! I’m so touched by all your help. The kids & I still love to go for rides anytime we can con someone into taking us. We definately undertand the appeal there! I just started taking the kids to the church I grew up attending. It gets us out of the house & is really helping. I’m also going to be signing the kids up for sports next month. This along with church should really help them socially. I expect they will be much happier & not so lonely. Knowing that I’ve eaten it all before & I’ll get to eat it all again after my fast really helps – that & prayer. As I get a little further into my fast I find that I can actually feel full off the sight & smell of food. I took a saltwater flush yesterday & oh my goodness,I was so hungry by the end of the day! Only by the grace of God did I get past it. I ended up eating an ice cube before bed. I almost felt guilty because it does feel like eating. I had another today & I find it to be a safe effective way to cheat, lol. It doesn’t break the fast. After all, it’s still just water, but it’s solid so you can eat it. I’m probably a terrible influence to other fasters reading this as I’m sure chewing ice is bad for teeth. I found it to be pretty satisfying for me though. Last night I had nightmares where I kept eating & drinking everything I could find & kept actively looking for more. I felt so guilty in my dream for breaking my fast. I was so thankul when I woke up & realized it was just a bad dream. I think it is pretty neat though how even in my dream my concience still told me it was wrong.
p.s. 15+ years of homeschooling?? Please tell your wife she is my hero! I’m worse about school than my kids are, lol. Hopefully I’ll find my groove soon & get better at it.
Does anyone know what happens if you drink a cup of herbal tea on a water fast? I know that juice slows the cleasing process because it is actually food. It’s just in liquid form. I don’t really know what to consider tea. It’s not food, but it’s not really plain water either.. So it would probably be breaking a water fast to drink tea?? Does anyone know?
Thanx & God Bless!
~Nikki
Hi Nikki, Herbal Tea is fine! No sugar, or dairy of course. I would use it in the evening before bed as a treat for my “goodness” all day! LOL I put a teaspoon of honey in. The herbs and honey could almost be considered a supplement, which are fine to take during a fast too! Although, you should test anything first, as you may have a negative reaction to supplements during a water fast. As with anything moderation is the key. And YOU rule the fast, not the other way around!!
Exercising is also a nice diversion from fasting! Just keep it simple, and scheduled. You’ll look forward to it once you get going!!
My wife was a school teacher before we married and had kids, so it has come a little easier. Hope she didn’t hear me say “easier” ! LOL I’ll get a fry pan over my noggin!
We joined the YMCA, and the kids do belly dancing, swimming, and all sorts of activities! We also joined a Catholic home schooling group. They have a lot of kid functions, like plays and picnics etc. It’s been great for socializing.
I’m so glad to help Nikki! By helping each other, we help ourselves and get an abundance of Grace in the process! God Bless, Ron
Thanks again Ron! We are going to the YMCA too. I’m signing them up for basketball for the winter season – looks like the only sport they have for the season, but it’s all their favorite anyway. They are already excited for summer when Moriah my oldest can play volleyball, Hannah can go to cheer camp & Brandon my youngest can go to lego camp. Lego camp is a misleading name,they’ll be working will gears & pulleys, build a car, a robot, motors, etc. I’m sure I will find so much more for them to get involved in once I get down there & see what all they have to offer. All I found online is the seasonal stuff.
I should try & find a homeschooling group! I live in a huge city, so it shouldn’t be too hard?
I wanted this to be a water only fast, but I do have Yogi fasting tea. It’s supposed to help healthy liver & kidney function. So it seems like only good could come of it? I don’t think tea has any calories & I would probably throw up if I added any kind of sweetener or anything else to it, just the tea bag & hot water. So maybe I will give it a try? Just 1 cup a day at bedtime.. I was just worried tea would be breaking my fast. As for exercise, I was planning on at least stretching daily. It hasn’t happened yet. I carried groceries up my 3 flights of stairs today though. I have a difficult time being real active because I get dizzy so much. Taking 1 knee helps, til I get back up, lol. I’m doing better than expected today though. I went grocery shopping, cooked the kids lunch, made Hannah’s birthday pies & now I’m going to go cook them dinner. Poor kids usually have to fend for themselves when I’m fasting, as I rarely get out of bed because I get so sick. I wasn’t going to make any posts on here before day 5 for fear of jinxing myself & never making it that far. I repeated day 1 three times this time. I’m wrapping up day 3 now & so far, so good!
God Bless!
~Nikki
Hi Nikki
You are a much more devoted mother than I am!! I simply cannot continue to fast if I have to deal with food too much – I start to obsess about it, then I get starved – and then my fast is doomed! It takes a person with an iron will to cook with good cheer while fasting…my will on a fast is cheap plastic at best. This time around- I am not going to be in the kitchen except to keep it more or less clean. So far, it has made all the difference. I have not felt any hunger at all so far, and don’t think much about not eating. My kids are happy with tv dinners and pizza and sandwiches and simple meals they can fix for themselves. Also, my husband takes them out for a bite to eat on the weekends sometimes. We’ve agreed not to fast at the same time, so that one of us can deal with meals.
This time I’m only going to start this fast ONCE!! Here’s to sailing through day four!
Cheers
-c
Hi Once, it’s kind of a trade off. I cook healthy meals for them & do very little else. The kids are doing all the cleaning these couple of days until I’m feeling a little better & stronger. They are 13, 11 & 9 yrs old. The way I see it, that’s plenty old enough for them to learn how to clean up after themselves.
I’ve kind of been on a health kick the past couple of years & I’m very picky with grocery shopping. I’m learning to make more & more foods homemade from scratch. The thought of poisoning the bodies of my innocent little children with the standard american diet makes me ill. Especially since I’m having such a hard time detoxing from all that garbage I’ve filled my body with over the years & my kids are still too young to clean it up with fasting. I’m actually fasting to build my relationship with God, but the health benefits are a very nice side effect. Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly not perfect but I’m doing the best I can. The food options are getting pretty scary. I only wish I could grow my own everything – beef, dairy, eggs, chicken, veggies, fruit, even herbs. That’s not exactly practical right now, but hopefully someday! I would try buying fresh fruits & veggies for the family. It’s so easy to throw it into a salad, or just wash up for them to snack on, not to mention very healthy. Maybe your hubby could help? Every so often, I will cook up a turkey just for lunch meat – much better than the processed, chemical laden stuff you find in the store. You just wash it & stick it in the oven & it cooks itself. I always use the turkey bags for mine. It makes your turkey really moist & delicious & it cooks in about half the time. I’m so happy you have a husband that can help you!
My kids are actually learning to make pretty healthy food choices for themselves – I’m so proud of them! My daughter Hannah turns 11 tomorrow. Would you believe she asked me to make her a homemade pumpkin pie for her birthday rather than buy cake & ice cream? No added sugar except whats in the condensed milk, just vegetable (the pumpkin) instead of birthday cake.. Church is awful about constantly throwing candy bars at the kids. My kids give theirs away, all on their own. Their so smart! Are they great or what? Sorry to go on like that, but what parent isn’t proud of their kids?
I’m also on day 4. Been in bed most of the day. I only got up to get the kids dinner. That & I have to pee ALL THE TIME. I had to get up every hour or 2 through the night to go. This doesn’t make sense to me since I’m certain I’m dehydrated. I’ve been drinking about 2 – 4 cups of water a day. Also, my urine is foamy. Sorry to be so graphic, but does anyone know if that’s bad? I’ve been a lot sicker today, hence all the time spent in bed. I’m pretty nauseas & I have such a headache, that & I’m a little dizzier. I’m actually really surprised I haven’t started throwing up yet. Usually that wakes me up on day 3. I am nauseas though, so I have a bucket next my bed just in case.
How are you feeling Once?
God Bless!
~Nikki
Hi Nikki, I’m not angry today, just cold and stiff and disoriented. I was in an evening class and I got these agonizing foot cramps – had to take my boot off and grab my foot during the lecture…real cool. I read about this kind of thing. I get odd twinges in my kidneys, and my whole body is generally sore, joints really stiff. I don’t like it. My body is trying to force me to rest, but there’s too much I have to do right now…if I can just make it to Friday I’ll be alright Tomorrow I have NERT training from 8:30 to 5:30 then class across town from 6:30 to nine thirty. Dunno how I’m going to make it at this point. Had better pack a flask of hot tea and honey, and on the lunch hour find some carrot juice somewhere for energy.
Urine certainly does get weird on a fast…mine sometimes becomes very “thick” and once there was a mass of red mucus in it. Instead of getting repulsed by it – I thought-There it is, that may have been the beginning of a bladder cancer I’m not going to get now! You must be flushing salts and fats and impurities from your system. I can’t eat the Chuck E Cheese Pizza-I find it extremely salty. I hope your girl has a wonderful day and enjoys her pumpkin pie. i have an 11 year old daughter as well, loves gymnastics, plays violin and loves snakes and spiders.
My face looks strained and pallid and wrinkly. My skin is drying out. Don’t like that either…but I’m going to persevere until my eyes clear and I feel spiritual and until my clothes fit again!! What is the longest you’ve fasted Nikki?
This is the longest I’ve fasted. Praise God I finally made it to day 5! Thanks to everyone’s prayers & the grace of God! I’ve attempted a few times now, but could never get through day 4. I usually get so sick that I think I’m dying, but I’m still here! I still haven’t thrown up yet, still nauseas with a headache. I’m really thirsty but I think the water is upsetting my stomach.
I’m still going as well! This has been a rough day for a fast. Nine straight hours of NERT training (class req), stumbling on & off buses, going back across town7 followed by a lecture, then a three hour class with a final exam. I fell in the road during the lunchtime and couldn’t save myself. My reflexes have been turned off, and my 40lb backpack full of water and textbooks came down on top of me. There was a huge white truck turning the corner and coming right at me and it wasn’t slowing down, so I tried to break into a trot, and the next thing I know, the road was coming toward my face fast, and then I was down but I kept travelling until I had thoroughly skinned myself! For a while, while I was going into stores trying to find some ice – I felt more than a little loony. So I have skinned palms and a swollen leg. By the time my class started this evening, I felt so horrible-just slumped in my seat with my eyes buggingI just wanted to lie down under my desk, and it seemed like such a good idea. I had to buy a coffee and added some sugar (which I never do) just to stay upright. Gave me cramps and a headache, and now I finally made it home I can’t sleep! but I got through it all. I really want to slow down and rest, This crazyness is miserable with no energy, I just want to stay here and sleep and rest and lose some weight, It seems to go at the rate of a half a pound every day, and heal my heart and my guts and my neckaches,
Tomorrow is your big birthday at Chuck Es, isn’t Nikki. Did you make your pies? I hope you all have a wonderful day
Don’t forget to listen to your body, if it doesn’t want water, then some hot peppermint tea w some honey would be more soothing. Well ok now the documents and pics on my desktop are dancing and swaying,,,don’t hear any music,so I think I should get to bed…goodnight all
Hi
I am on some sort of stupid semi-fast, involving an elemental formula powder, for people who can’t digest – blah blah blah, etc it’s all in a long-winded self-involved post above this somewhere. I will try to water fast when the powder is all gone in a couple of days. I’m having a hard time at the moment – I feel very angry and hateful. I can’t stand the kids or my bedroom or myself or anything or anybody. I have tried meditation, but the feeling comes right back when I get up. Is there any protocol on how long this might last? I was hoping for spiritual enlightenment and love of my fellow everybody. I just want to blow up!!
Anyone else experienced this?
Hi Nikki
Im praying for you.
Just get past that annoying 4 day barrier LOL.
Im behind you all the way.
There is a stage that you get past on a water fast when food does not bother you, its about day 7-8.
I have a bet going on here that i dont want to loose” Nikki.
That you will make it past day 4 this time.
Just make sure your fasting for all the right reasons.
I have great faith in you this time so dont let me down coz ill loose £10 LOL.
Blessings and prayers for you Keith.
ps i drank a little bit of green tea in the morning without sugar or milk about 4 times in my 30 day water fast, so dont worry about it, your not breaking your fast.
Keith, wrapping up day 4 now. You will win your bet!! Thank you so much for your encouraging words, it really motivates me to push through!
Be advised: I will be making a very excited day 5 post as soon as I wake up in the morning. I know day 5 sounds like nothing to all you veterans out there, but its a huge milestone for me.
p.s. someday I will join all you veterans & by the grace of God 5 days will be a walk in the park for me
Hi Jim
Welcome to fasting.ws
Your on day 13 WoW.
This takes lots of courage and mind power to achieve.
Can i ask why you choose to fast?
Is it spiritual, or just waight loss?
Maby you can tell us a little more about yourself if you would like to.
Blessings Keith.
hi Once
You will have moments like this, you have a lot of built up anger inside you.
The only way to release this is by venting your anger into a pillow, might sound stupid but it works.
The other option is just to let go of your feelings and accept them for what they are. I dont know that much about you but i accept you for who you are.
Expect tears on your fast, this is good for healing to.
God bless Keith.
ps there is a song on my site for you, have a look on my meditation page bottom song Enigma
http://keith101.wordpress.com
click it on and enjoy.
Thanks Keith!
I like Enigma. I’ve just had some herb tea with about 4 tbsp of honey (the squeeze-bottle was making hilarious noises so I kept squeezing – cheered me up)…I feel a little better. My blood sugar must be really low – or I’m a hopeless sugar addict. Either way – more honey!!!
Hey Once
You will get there it takes time thats all.
We all get times when we are at our lowest ebb, but hey the human body and mind has an amazing way of healing itself.
When i read your posts i feel there is a battle going on within your spirit”
Somtimes you just have to let go my friend.
You mentioned that you were looking for peace.
To find peace you must let go of the past and accept your life for what it is good or bad.
Sounds easy with words but hard to put into practice.
Blessings Keith.
Hey Keith,
I’m fasting for a closeness to God and health. I posted here on my 5th day. You and Ron gave me suggestions for psoriasis/arthritis.42 years old. 6’2″ 180lbs.Day 14 of my water fast.
Hi All
Just checking in to see how everybody is doing. Day 18 for me today. Really thought I would have lost more weight, have only lost 8 pounds!
Hope everybody is well
Hey Laiya
I wondered where you went to, thought you got lost lol
Think about it this way 8 lbs is 3= 3,lb bags of potatos, thats still a lot of waight to loose.
im very impressed your on day 18, good job.
Im starting to talk American now and im from Scotland, saying to you good job lol.
Blessings Keith.
Hi jim
Sorry yeah i remember you, hey thats great going,so how you getting on?
Let me know how you are and if your symptoms have eased?
Day 20-22 was very interesting for me.
God bless Keith.
Hey nikki
You finally made it yippee LOL
CONGRATZ on day 5 well done im so glad you made it.
How long do you plan on fasting for now that you have made it to day 5, + i win my bet lol.
Sorry i deleated my last message but one of the head Pastors here, did say i shouldn’t be giving advise on fasting.
I asked him if he had ever fasted but he would not say if he had!…The annoying thing is that this person can open doors for me when i decide to go to university to study Divinity”
I will be giving up my post as Admin soon, but i will still be on here every day, so Tom will be looking out for a new Admin when he sees fit.
blessings Keith, and well done on day 5.
I was planning to fast 10 – 11 days on water, then a 3 day dry fast, then another 10 – 11 days on water, then at least a week on juice. I’m too thirsty for a dry fast now though. So I’m going to continue my water fast through Wednesday (11 days), then move on to juice fasting beggining next thursday & continue at least a week before moving on to raw veggies & fruit. At least this is what I’m hoping.
Hi Nikki
I have never tryed dry fasting and can not give advice on this, i however have read about it.
Maby if you dry fasted at the start of your fast then this would have been benificial for water retention.
One of my friends dry fasted 3 days before a competition, body building and nearly ended up in hospital.
So have a look into what i have said?
Blessings Keith.
I have dry fasted for 2 days before. I found it to be the easiest fast for me – easier than water fasting. juice fasting is next to impossible for me because it makes me so hungry. Just like you are supposed to ease into water fasting by starting with juice – when I first tried this, I started day 1 over about 40 times lol, it did not work for me. You are also supposed to ease into dry fasting by starting with a water fast a couple days – I haven’t tried this & probably won’t. When I dry fasted before, I went straight from solid foods into my dry fast. Probably not the healthiest way to go, but it worked for me & was actually the easiest fast I’ve ever done. I tried to start my fasts off right at the beginning of the year, following Tom’s recommendations. A couple days of just raw veggies & fruit, followed by a few days of juice, followed by water, then dry fast, then water again, then juice, then raw fruit & veggies again, then reintroduce other healthy foods slowly. Going into my fast this way hasn’t worked for me, but I’m certainly going to try to end it the recommended way. I don’t think I can dry fast this time though, I get thirstier all the time.
Good morning
I haven’t lost very much weight at all. maybe four lbs. but my shape is changing. For months I’ve had a big heavy bloated belly that was hanging down and forward, and because it always hurt, my posture was very bad, giving me tension headaches.
It was all but gone when I woke up this morning. I was aImost straight across from hip to hip! I have zero energy but I feel physically mechanically so much better, more light and balanced. I don’t think I ever want to eat solid food again, because I know the bloating and pain would come right back!
My journey is about more than losing 10 lbs. I have so much pain and anger backed up – from early in life and the dam is starting to break. I don’t think I’m sane. On a fast my emotions are completely out of controI which the English in me HATES and I don’t like the way people look at me while I’m unstable like this. They get that “Oh dear – this woman’s not right” expression and they kind of step backwards…that happened yesterday. When I took the spill in the road and skinned myself I was weeping and wailing harder than my seven year old!! I couldn’t stop it! I was wandering down the street like this! Any excuse, it seems. It was horrible.
I wish I could just stop my daily grind, step away for awhile and finally move through this. I am not sure how to handle myself in public-when anything could cause me to lose composure, which also really upsets my husband. He gets totally upset with “out of control”. I have never fasted this long before-in two years of trying. I’d be proud of myself, except that I haven’t wanted to eat at all. For the first time that’s been easy. Maybe it’s time for me to move on.
Talk to me Tom-I know you had emotional baggage in the beginning-how long did it take until it dissolved away? (or maybe that’s a naive concept)
Thanks everyone!
Hi Once,
It’s sounds as if you have a lot on your plate! Pardon the pun. It also sounds like you are unhappy with yourself, and searching for something. I was wondering how your spiritual life is? I haven’t heard a mention of God, or any spiritual aspirations.
I don’t like to push religion on anyone, so don’t feel pressured here. I think you need to turn to God. With God you don’t feel the desparation, anger and hopelessness that you are displaying here. I realize that you have many problems, as we all do from time to time. But, complaining and giving up are not ways to solve them.
As I said, I don’t know your spiritual state. But I am willing to help you. And most importantly pray for you, and your situation. I just need a confirmation from you, that you believe and have hope. Because without those faithful admissions, it is not possible to get help from the grace of God.
I have seen many miracles through God in my life. Some situations much worse than yours. Faith, and prayer are very, very powerful to those who use it, and believe. God Bless, my prayers and support are with you. Ron
Hi Ron
Thanks for your reply. Perhaps God is already helping me. This fast is definitely being assisted. No cravings or hunger have touched me yet (except when my daughter put down a plate of hot pizza under my nose very briefly). I am trying to get an idea of the process of fasting and spiritual cleansing from those that have been through it. Since I don’t live alone I cannot rest and meditate and heal the way I’d like to. For those of us with stress and responsibilities it might take longer, with more stops and starts. This page is a diary that charts my progress, and keeps me honest. The fact that I am still trying after 2 years and so far succeeding proves that I do not give up. I am dealing with this stuff right now so that I don’t have to feel sick anymore.
I am tough as nails – I have raised six kids. I am a child of God as are we all, who got sick and lost my gifts. I want to get strong and well, and take them back. Cleaning yourself out can apparently be somewhat painful!! I feel much better when I’m alone.
Thanks for the support
Hi Once
This is for you.”
I do not know whether behind our appearances and our lives and moves a secret essence superior to you and i, Nor do I ask; I do not care. We create phenomena in swarms, and paint with a full palette a gigantic and gaudy curtain before the abyss of God. Do not say, “Draw the curtain that I may see the painting.” The curtain is the painting.
To SEE” and accept the boundaries of the human mind without vain rebellion, and in these severe limitations to work ceaselessly without protest — this is where our duty lies once.
We all…!
subdue matter and force it to become our mind’s good medium. I feel all the universe nestling about us all and following you and i as though it were.
The Preparation for the second phase of our lifes, to come : Second Duty
We will not accept boundaries; appearances cannot contain us; I choke! To bleed in this agony, and to live it profoundly, is the second duty.
The mind is patient and adjusts itself, it likes to play; but the heart grows savage and will not condescend to play; it stifles and rushes to tear apart the nets of necessity.
Behind all appearances, I divine a struggling essence. I want to merge with it.
I feel that behind appearances this struggling essence is also striving to merge with our hearts. But the body stands between us and separates us. The mind stands between us and separates us.
Listen to these words and heal… Once.
BLESSINGS. Keith
Thank you Keith
Wow Kieth,
“paint with a full palette a gigantic and gaudy curtain before the abyss of God”
Your witting skills are developing.
Well I made it to day 6! Feeling good today but really weak. I have to sit down in the shower & lay down immediately after to catch my breath – sad I know, but that’s where I’m at, lol. Other than not being able to stand for more than a minute, I feel great. I’m in a good mood today & happy but I must be irritable or something? I find myself snapping at my kids over the littlest things. I think I’m over it now, I hope? I’m having a harder & harder time sleeping. I lay there awake tossing & turning all night. My weight loss has slowed. I was losing 3 lbs every day until today. Since yesterday I’ve lost 1.5 lbs – so half what I’ve been losing. I’ve lost 13.5 lbs so far on my fast & my measurements are smaller but I feel fatter. Right at the middle of my belly I’ve actually gained an inch, but lost inches everywhere else. What is going on there?
I’ve heard of people getting energy bursts on a fast. I can’t understand how that’s possible when the body has no fuel?
Once, I am so impressed you can still walk down the street! I barely made it up my 3 flights of stairs to my apt last night lol – I’m such a wuss, I know..
Hi Nikki
It’s not wuss-like to be weak when your blood is receiving no sugars at all! We weren’t designed for it – and it usually takes some practice to handle it. I can’t get up the stairs either! I ran up my front steps after walking the kids to the school bus and nearly blacked out! I keep forgetting to move more slowly. I don’t want to resort to coffee anymore, and since the next two weeks will be physically and mentally demanding for me until everybody’s out of school and my training sessions and exams are over (not to mention all the Christmas shopping [groan], and wrapping [grrrooooaaaan] I think I will take some carrot/spinach/dandelion juice, diluted with half water a couple of times a day, to keep my blood sugar and my body off the ground!
Right after Christmas, when everything (hopefully!!) settles down I will try to go back to water fasting, and sleep my butt off for a couple of weeks!! Meanwhile, if you have to run around, I recommend Smart Water, which has electrolytes but nothing else in it. I went through the snapping at the kids thing. I think it’s extremely low blood sugar, which we’re not used to. I believe we can train ourselves to handle it better after a couple of these fasts. It’ll get easier, I hope. I think the dandelion leaves added to my juice will get rid of some retained fluids-it’s a great cleanser/diuretic. At the farmer’s market on Saturdays-I have to show up early because the Greeks and Russians buy up all of it! They know what’s good for ‘em. It’s just so bitter!!!
Thanks for your encouragement Nikki, and I want to encourage you as well. You’re doing really great! By resting and fasting now-you are preventing future illnesses and insuring that your kids have you around in good shape for a really long time.
onward and upward (but take it easy!)
Thank you so much for your support & encouragement Once, it really helps! So while I cooked the kids dinner tonight, I actually had to pull a chair up to the stove & sit to cook lol! Pretty pathetic I am getting. It actually makes sense to me, but I’ve never heard of anyone else experiencing this level of weakness? You all can still do so much, it really amazes me! So I made spaghetti for dinner & it looks so yummy! I also really want the leftovers from before. I’m trying so hard to stay strong. Good thing God is full of miracles or I’d never make it! Hopefully, he’ll get me through this, I sure won’t make it through the night without him! I can make spaghetti again after my fast & it will be even better then! Right Ron?
So does anyone have any idea why my belly would be getting bigger while the rest of me is getting smaller & I’m losing so much weight? I took 2 swf’s since starting my water fast so I should be all cleaned out?
Hi Nikki,
I can only guess about the belly thing: 1) If you have spent a lot of time in bed recently-your abdominal muscles have probably gone very slack-it only takes a couple of days, or 2) your colon is nearly empty which allows for more gas to build up. I honestly couldn’t do a swf on a water fast-salt is brutal. You’re pretty tough. I’m feeling pretty cranky right now-I have a nasty headache-my husband is ill and my fingers are crossed that it isn’t swine flu-we can’t get that til after xmas! We were both awake with his coughing. And there is a huge pile of books beside me to study and my brain’s not on today. I wanna flop around and watch movies. I had a little vegetable juice yesterday, all the pulp strained out, and diluted with water, and my neck/headache went away for a while and I had a little energy, but it awakened hunger & thoughts of food. Fasting is so precarious for us beginners.
Tom says don’t think of a particular food while you’re fasting. For me, cooking and smelling and focusing on spaghetti or anything else would be the beginning of the end! Try to stay out of the kitchen as much as possible for a mother.
Stay Strong! (me too)
Once, I bet you’re right! I did spend way too much time in bed & I’ve also been very gassy. I thought gas only came from food so I was confused about that too.
I hope your headache is getting better & I hope your husband feels better soon too!
God Bless!
Day 7! Praise The Lord! So I tossed & turned all night again, still can’t sleep. About 1am I actually threw a tantrum that could put a 2 yr old to shame. Then I just cried & continued with my tantrum. My spaghetti craving finally passed – sounds pretty sick now lol. I also lost that extra inch. My tummy is nice & flat now
. My hip bones stick out farther than my tummy. It’s been awhile since I’ve experienced that, I’m super excited! Must’ve been retained water? My face is looking pretty terrible, I’ve been breaking out for a few days now. I’ve been pretty itchy the past few days too – hands, arms, chest, legs. No rashes or anything, just itchy. I’m still really weak. I was barely able to stand long enough to brush my teeth this morning. I’m full of energy, my body just can’t do anything about it, lol. Guess this is what they meant when they talked about fasting highs? & I was hoping I’d be able to run in marathons during this time! Or at least stand long enough to brush my teeth, lol.
Once, I hope you’re still going strong. I’m rooting for you!
Everyone out there fasting, hang in there! It gets better, I promise. If you fall off the fasting wagon, don’t beat yourself up over it. Just dust yourself off & try again. Before my first fast I must have repeated day 1 at least 40 days in a row, lol. It’s from our failures that we learn to succeed.
God Bless you all!
~Nikki
AGHHH! The power went out here and now I can’t concentrate. Nikki-you’re lucky! I actually PUT BACK a pound overnight-lowering my total weight loss to 5 lbs again. That must have been the 6 oz. of juice yesterday. My body is so amazing it can turn 200 calories into a POUND. One good meal of course, and I’d get the 5 lbs back as well. It’s so frustrating that I’m going to put away my scales for a couple of days. Itchiness is probably just dry skin because you’re not getting any oils. I slap on a good layer of moisturizer mixed with Neutrogena oil whenever I can. Although if your face is breaking out I wouldn’t put oil on it. I think the energy comes when you switch to juice. Nobody runs much on a water fast!!!! Not unless you really want to crash afterward.
back to the books for me while the kids are quiet (so rare) I wonder what they’re up to?
Once, my body does that often too – turning almost nothing into so much. How does that work? Grrr, so frustrating! I feel for ya.. I’ve been putting vitamin e cream on after I shower & I only itch as bedtime approaches, then I itch all night – weird huh? I think I may start showering at night instead? I’m always sleepy after & I haven’t been able to sleep at all lately. Hopefully showering before bed will help? I do want to thank you for all your insight & wisdom. I’m so glad you are here!
I’ve lost 14.5 lbs since Sunday, but it’s definately slowing down. I was losing 3 lbs every day for the first 4 days. The 5th day, I lost 1.5 lbs & the 6th, I lost 1 lb. I’m already terrified I will gain it all back with my first sip of juice – my body can defy all logic like that, it’s truly amazing. I will hope & pray for the best! I still have 14.5 lbs to go before I reach my goal. It doesn’t look like that will happen this fast. So I will probably just take a short break & eat a couple days, then start right back up again! Maybe I will get lucky & keep losing weight? I’m determined to reach my goal before the year is over!
I am so coooold. I can’t keep warm no matter what I do. Nikki…be careful about eating and then not eating…it should take a couple of days at least just to transition back onto food after water fasting shouldn’t it? I’ve heard of people who have messed up their digestions by doing this too suddenly. Tom has a step by step guide somewhere. It sounds as if you lost quite a bit of retained fluid, so do try to fight the salt & carb cravings that hopefully will not hit when you start eating, and then it won’t come back. I’m personally in uncharted territory, taking it one day at a time, not imposing a rigid goal since I might mess everything up. I’ve never made it anywhere near this far, and I still don’t want anything. I want to get back to running ASAP-but don’t want to aggravate my knees, so every extra pound I can get rid of beforehand will help.
My husband feels better today, which means it isn’t pigflu-which is GREAT because our 17 year-old is sick now, and they still don’t have the kids’ shots available at the drs
How did you do at Chuck-E-Cheese?
I was so much weaker today. So hard to breathe when I stand up. I couldn’t move hardly at all before the party so I squeezed some lemon juice into my water. I felt like I failed, but then I felt 100 times better. At least until I had to walk through the store to get the cake. My sister said I looked like death. Then we got to chuck e. cheese. The food there did not appeal to me at all. In fact I was pretty disgusted with all the garbage people were putting into their bodies. I couldn’t stand at all while there. I had my sister bring me some fresh squeezed orange juice hoping it would help. So I’m officially off the wagon now. 1 cup ended up being too much & I actually felt worse after. I stopped at the store for some veggies to make juice with tomorrow. Had to leave my kids in line to pay so I could go sit in the truck, was not weel enough to wait in line. So I will continue with 1 cup of juice a day for the next couple of days, then transition to fresh fruits & veggies for awhile before slowly adding other foods. I almost made it 7 days!
What a successful experience! Congrats Nikki. You have done a lot, and next time will be easier. Glad you can finally see that nasty pizza for what it is! That’s a huge step toward changing what we allow ourselves to eat!
I am sending out an SOS. I woke up this morning really wanting to eat. Feverish, hangover headache, stiff and weak all over, and I can’t breathe. And chilled to the bone. There is no heat in here and my office/bedroom is the meeting point of all the icy drafts in the building it seems. Gloves and socks only hold the chill in against my extremities. It’s getting pretty miserable. I have another 18 straight hour day tomorrow, with 9 hours of NERT training, then a three hour class with a huge exam. From 5:30 am until 10:00 pm there’ll be no rest at all. My husband is urging me to stay true-I’ve done so well. If only I could get relief from the head and neck-ache.
It’s getting a little better. I’m thinking about how that first bite of food will lead right back to my painful swollen abdomen coming back, and the pain in my joints. No thank you. I am NOT going to eat again until I figure out why my body is so inflamed. I’m going to have some mineral broth with cayenne pepper to warm up meanwhile.
Nikki-keep me posted on the “refeeding” process…I don’t know much abot it, because I’ve always botched it up!
Kudos to you Once! I can barely get out of the house when I’m fasting. I am amazed at how much you keep doing! I’ve been weak & unable to breathe almost the whole time. I’m so cold too – & I have heat! Even if I manage to warm the rest of me up, my feet & halfway up to my knees remain icy all the time. Good luck with your cayenne – mineral broth! I’ve found that lemon water really picks me up! I think I’m becoming a lemon water junkie, lol. It boosts my energy & helps a little with the weakness. It does chill me a little though… Maybe if I heated it? Like a tea? The orange juice on the other hand did not sit well with me at all. I think pizza is actually a great idea for food. It has all 4 food groups. At least when I was growing up there were 4. I think there’s like 26 now, lol. Anyway, you have the crust for your bread group, cheese for the milk group, sauce & toppings for the fruit & veggie group & meat group! Should be 1 of the most well rounded foods. Unfortunately they usually add more garbage than anything else & the ingredients are shoddy quality – especially the meats, which are more other stuff than meat usually. I bet homemade it would be excellent & very healthy. I think I’m going to have to try it.
Once, I was also going to mention that I only had the head/ neckache for a day or 2. Try rubbing your neck as much as you can & drink more water to help the headache. As far as refeeding goes, I’ve always botched it too. I always started with chicken noodle soup, followed by lots of chili – could’nt wait for protein! I think fasting longer this time really helped. I’m still not interested in food, & I definately don’t feel ready for juice either. I don’t feel ready to break my fast yet, but I feel I already did with that cup of juice.
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Once, I forgot to mention a gained back half a pound over that little cup of juice! Isn’t that amazing? lol
Nikki
I was reading Dr. Mozer’s water fasting story (the link is about 6″ above this somewhere), and she went off her water fast with carrot juice diluted 50% with water.
Straight juice is way too concentrated when you’ve been on water, no wonder it was upsetting, and citrus is somewhat acidic. I would dilute the orange juice with water, as you do the lemon. All that sugar and citric acid hitting your system unexpectedly is shocking.
I do better with broth than cold drinks right now-and they’re nothing special. I just throw all the vegetables sitting in my fridge into a pot-(great way for recycling the ones that are not really fresh & didn’t get used, but nothing that has actually gone bad), simmer for half an hour, strain-and you have a fairly nutritious broth. The mineral is in celery, kale, spinach, etc. I also had all these root veg’s that I was going to make stew with-carrot, parsnip, beet…it’s a great hearty, slightly sweet broth. It’s a good way to get extra nutrition into the kids if you boil their rice or spaghetti in it as well. If you have a garden-the vegetable matter left over is really good for it. I can’t do that because I’m afraid of rats!
If you don’t feel like eating yet-I suggest you don’t! Try to see if you can stay on dilute fresh juices for a few days and see how you feel then. You may want to eat then, or stay on juice, or go back to water. This is all so new. You have not broken your fast
until you eat!
You’re right about the water…I’m not drinking enough. I’m just so busy-I hate visiting the bathroom constantly!
Keep on keepin’ on!!
Hi there.
I’m on my 2nd day of water fast.Which i intend to do for about 14 days or at least 10days (hopefully)
I was mentally strong and determined on Day 1, but today i have food cravings. Even raw veggies which i disliked.
I’m aiming to lose about 7-10kg
I’m feeling really tired today. Don’t even feel like moving my body and my attention span is really short.
I’m worried that I’ll feel this way throughout the fast.
Any experiences or advice to make the fast more tolerable?
Hi taala
This is normal on day 2 on water.
Scrool back on this page on water fasting and you will see my daily diary. Day 4 will ease your mind.
Tell me a bit more about you, waight, hight, age, any meds you’r on?
Blessings Keith.
Hey Keith.
, but I still feel too tired to walk.Which is the most problematic issue.I did some stretching exercises but I don’t think it helps.
It’s my Day 3 of water fast now.
The last time i did a fast was for only 3/2 day.
My mind’s pretty much clearer than yesterday
I’m 15yrs old , 161cm tall and weigh at 49kg. No meds!
I’m thinking of doing only 7 days now cause I’m going to attend a concert(on the 8th day) and afraid I would faint. AHAH. I planned on breaking my fast by eating lots of vegetables and fruits, but i’m afraid i’ll gain all the weight back !!
WoW! LOL… I don’t know what to say!? Pizza as a food group? And veggies sitting in a fridge simmered for an hour and a half?!
I think we’re back at the drawing board here!
OK…just one thing: Anything COOKED IS DEAD and useless as cell fuel and healing purposes!! Hope this helps.
Of course it does Ron.
agreed.
Hi Nikki
Take natural youghart first as this will line the gut with healthy bacteria “again”, after water fasting!
Add juice with water for a day, then juice for the 2nd day, then a light salad on the 3rd day. The ratio is for every 3 days on water then 1 day of juice fasting.
Bless Keith.
Keith, I’m actually allergic to dairy. I did take some non-dairy acidophilus in capsules this morning though.
Hi taala
your body is still developing at the age of 15.
Does your parents know you are water fasting?
You would be better to juice/veg fast with healthy smoothies.
Ron and i are here to give safe advice on fasting, however we could not give you safe advice for you to water fast as you are just 15.
Hope i have not hurt your feelings.
Blessings Keith.
Hey all, just poppin in to say hello
Welcome to all whom i haven’t welcomed, haha, i’m afraid my access to the internet has been quite limited for the past 2 weeks and will remain so for a tad longer, so i offer my sincerest apologies.
Taala- wow, 15 and water fasting, haha, man thats neat. I did my first fast at 16. It was the master cleanse and i did it partially for wieghtloss and partially to see if it was possible to do and basically started to experiment with some “alternative” stuff. If you find that water is too hard for you i would suggest a juice fast supplimented with tea. Tea (especially ginger, green, oolong or chai) will speed up your metabolism and cause you to burn more cals at rest while also providing some phyto-nutrients, if your goal is strictly wieghtloss. Also focus on citrus fruits like lemon, as that help accelerate the release of fat stores in the body. I honestly think the master cleanse is the best juice-fast for wieghtloss just because of the ingrediants, but if you’re looking for superior weightloss, mental clarity, accelerated cleansing, and a regained sense of control, then water fasting is your best bet.
Nikki- HAaaa I KNEW you’d make it past ur “plateau”. i’m so happy for you, you’ve proven that given the right amount of time and effort that you have no limit to what you can achieve. Always remember that
Ron- wow we have a raw-fooder here, hahaaa, awesome! I’ll definatly vouche that raw food is superior, at least in my own experiences. I found that after 2 weeks on raw food my total caloric intake dropped and my energy increased by leaps and bounds. everyone was telling me how young and vibrant i look and asked what i was doing. Of course when i told them i eat a diet of mostly only 2-3 pieces of fruit a day with some flax oil and raw nuts/seeds on occasion they started telling me how “wrong” i was…and i just smiled.
Keith- Hello, lol. Just touching base at the moment. it’s unfortunate that there’s a charge to upload videos to the blog, but i guess i’ll just have to man up and do it (as i haven’t found a way around it), so there should be much more on there soon. I’m also working right now on the mind, the media and a few other…quirks i’ve found with modern living and modern thought/behavioural patterns that i feel the need to talk about. I have them all saved as word files on my external. Gonna order my new laptop(the old one was MESSED up) 2morow and should find time online to upload some stuff hopefully later this week. I am quite disappointed in my delay, i will make up for it 2fold in my efforts, i promise.
Once- Welcome to the site, and grats on making it thus far. You have extraordinary willpower to fast on top of the obligations you’ve got going. Keep it up! the results are well worth it
Best of luck in all your endeavers everyone!
-Seeker
Hi Seeker
Great to see you back. Thanks for all your help. We have been working on the site most stuff is hard to see but we are recoding for speed, a chat new grafics and video. The new laptops are so cheap I have been drooling over getting a new one.
Welcome back Seeker!
Day 1 for me today. I haven’t learned how to eat yet, so I’m starting over. Seems like I can’t eat little enough & I hate feeling so full & miserable. Now I have to quit eating for at least a couple days just to catch up with myself. I think even juice at this point would be too much for me. I am however going to add lemon juice to my water this time. It really does wonders for me. So I guess a lemon water fast would be somewhere between a water fast & a juice fast? Now I just need to get back to the store for more lemons – ran out the other day. I still haven’t fully regained my strength yet. I’m doing much better walking outside, the fresh air really helps so much! Inside I still can’t stand or walk for more than a couple minutes without losing my breath, lol – so sad. I’m doing a little better though. Right now I see being full as more of a setback than starting over. I think I gained back 2 lbs in these 2 days.
Hi Nikki-
It’s all learning isn’t it? I got through yesterday-it was much easier than Thursday. We were learning to put out fires and pull debris off injured people, etc. I “graduated”, and got my NERT i.d., which means in the event of “the big one” I will be called on to go out and help the fire dept with search & rescue. But stumbling around in a dark room, looking for “survivors”, inhaling sooty smoke whenever the wind changed was nothing compared to the perils of lunchtime.
We were provided free sandwiches, chips and soda…bleah-didn’t impress me Thursday. But yesterday, the smell of nachos…oh it hurt. Then the guy in front of me left an open bag of pretzels right in my face!! I LOVE pretzels. As a distance runner, I used to get the big low sodium rye prestzels from the health food store and nibble one after a workout. In my mind I was planning a heist while his back was turned. I nearly made a fool of myself. I was gonna approach under the table and slide my arm under the bag from the other side.
Then we were getting our certificates and they were eating CAKE! I almost didn’t hear the fire chief call my name. I could smell the sugar. Normally cake makes me cringe-specially that thick creamy sugary icing – ouch!! it causes cramps and distress when it hits my stomach. It’s wayyy too sweet and rich. Makes me feel ill every time. I haven’t had a piece of cake in a while. But I just wanted to TASTE it. It was an obsession.
When everyone was gone, I looked around, crept toward the remains of the cake and sniffed the air…I HAD to taste it!!! Caution to the wind, I grabbed a napkin, and one of the plastic knives they’d used to cut it, and brought it to my face…I licked the knife. It was an explosion in my mouth-fireworks!!! The taste!!!! OMG!!!!! Then a raspy voice behind me said-”This room’s closed, ma’am”-it was the janitor with his cart.
I dropped the knife and fled the scene!
I tasted that icing Nikki-but I didn’t inhale!!
(don’t tell anybody)
what happened yesterday? are you fasting again?
Haha, as long as you didn’t inhale it doesn’t count right? Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me
. I guess I’m lucky. Cake grosses me out – especially all the rich sugary icing – blech! Normally I guess I used to love cake, especially chocolate or carrot cake. I always told myself carrot cake was a vegetable to make myself feel better, lol. I’m doing much better now though, lol. Congrats on your graduation!!! I’m so happy for you!
. So I’m still 18 lbs from my goal. 18 lbs is much better than 55 though (where I was when I started back in Aug.), so I really can’t complain 
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I am fasting again. I’m about halfway through day 1 now. This time I’m doing a lemon water fast! Except, I still don’t have the lemons, lol. I’m just going to try a short fast of 3 days this time. I will probably still feel full when my fast is over! So maybe 5 days? We’ll see! Oh & I was mistaken, I actually gained back 3.5 in those 2 days eating, not 2 like I thought
Hi all,
Day 20 of my water fast. Start weight was 203 lbs., 10 day weight was 183 lbs., today I’m 172 lbs. BP= 113/79, heart rate 72 bpm. I know this seems extreme but I believe the only reason I held this weight was because of a medication I injected every week for my psoriatic arthritis. The last 2 years I have been on a 90% raw food diet. I have run a minimum of 5 miles every day, taking maybe 3-4 days off a month. My normal semi resting pulse is 49 bpm. I told my wife there is no way I can weigh this much ( 203lbs). I have not taken the medication since Nov. 13th. I started the med in 2004 while I was currently eating a raw food diet, weighed 170 lbs. I did have psoriasis which didn’t bother me. The arthritis started to get more problematic. The arthritis doctor told me ” I dont care what you eat or what you do, if you dont take this medicine you will be in a wheel chair in 3 years. I was so mad at him I never went back. I was scared enough that at my next dermatologist appt. that I gave into taking the med which the derm had been suggesting for the past 4 years prior. As I’ve said prior I am led by the Lord in this fast. If its His will I will immediately do as many days on a juice fast as I do on water, followed by at least 1 year of 90% raw food diet before I take another shot of medication. Either way to Him be the Glory. Bless all,
Jim
Hi Jim, I’m so glad to see your faith! The Lord will protect and guide you. My doctor would not recommend fasting to anyone in light of my healings. And he had first hand evidence!
It just goes to show that: “For those who “do” believe no explanation is necessary. “For those who “don’t” believe, no explanation is possible!”
I firmly believe that doctors and health professionals are here to help us. And God sometimes works his miracles through them. We just need to pray, and God will guide us and make His Will known.
I have been praying for you, and all our fasting buddies. God’s blessings and healing, Ron
Hi Seeker1
No worries i will catch up with you soon, once you have your new laptop, we can run through i few ideas together. Email me, or give me a shout on msn.
Best regards Keith.
ps there should be no charge to upload videos?
Let me know what you want to upload and i will show you how to do it, sorry run you through it step by step!!!.
So Keith, what did you think about the yogurt thing? Since I’m allergic to dairy is it enough to just take non-dairy acidophilus in capsules? How much do I need? & for how long? I’m back to fasting again for now, just asking for when I’m done.
Thanx
Nikki
Hi Nikki
If you are willing to spend up to $20, thats fine, but the thing with acidophilus capsules is that you take them with food 2 twice daily, however” acidophilus and Bifidus capsules are heavily encapsulated to prevent destruction of the bacteria by stomach acids.
On the day before you break the fast, before eating, swallow two capsules with a glass of warm water. Repeat this once a week. It will take four days for the bacteria to reproduce themselves into a healthy culture.
What im trying to say to you is that after water fasting you need to line the gut with healthy bacteria first, before eating solids, more so on long water fast, so what i would recomend you can also try non dairy coconut milk powder, you can add this with water before moving onto juice/water, then juice, then salad.
I remember you saying a while back you have had probs with constipation, acidophilus capsules relieve this when you move back onto food.
Best regards Keith.
Hey Nikki,
Another alternative that you may wish to consider would be RAW dairy, or unpastuerized. most people who are alergic to dairy are so because they cannot digest the milk sugars (lactose). However in raw dairy there is an abundance of the enzyme “Lactase” which breaks down lactose for you. All enzymes in food are destroyed above something like 115 degrees so pastuerization destroys these components. My best friend is lactose intolerant but we snack on raw cheese and he never has a problm with it. Also raw milk contains ALL of the helpfull bateria which are usually destroyed in pasteurization as well.
Just something to consider.
-Seeker
Pasteurization is evil. It’s next to impossible to find anything unpasturized – milk, juice, etc. It’s so frustrating! I have a juicer & can make my own juice now I just need my own farm. I think it’s really the only way to know for sure what you’re consuming.
Lol, I am allergic to dairy. I only found out after my first water fast back in Aug. I had lost some weight & all my retained water. After a couple days I was eating ice cream with the kids. You should’ve seen them staring at me! I blew up like a balloon right before their eyes – it was incredible. I never noticed before because I’d always had dairy. I knew I always retained water (hadn’t had ankles in years, lol!), but never knew why til after fasting. So I haven’t known for very long, not even 4 months. I haven’t had cake since before that & i haven’t had ice cream since. I also don’t have milk. I am having a hard time getting away from butter & cheese though, as I prepare a lot of meals with these -especially butter. I just try to keep using less, but boy does it show when I have it! I swell like crazy & it happens instantly. You can literally watch me grow before your eyes! So it doesn’t really hurt me, it’s not like I wil go into anaphylactic shock & die. I just doubt my body can get nourishment from dairy because of the way I react to it.
Nikki
Have you tried coconut kefir? I used to make mine which was quite a hassle but now my healthfood store carries it. It’s one of the few foods that does not cause me any grief. I am wrapping up day nine and the cold almost did me in-but I’m not one to complain!
(much)
The inflammation I had has all but gone, although my glands are swollen. The arthritis I had was so bad it was in my fingers, hips, neck, knees and toes. All my shoes hurt. It’s all gone. I am not by any means on a “pure” or by the book fast-but I really hoped my inflammation would resolve and I’d break bad eating habits and drop some weight. Mission being accomplished.
I haven’t wanted any juice, but I’ve had water, herb tea, diluted coconut kefir occasionally and my “dead” broth which has been mysteriously warming and sustaining. I’ve lost 8 lbs. and an inch and a half off my waist. I’m not weighing myself every day because a watched pot never boils, and you feel the weight loss usually before it shows on the wretched scales.
I’ve had problems with mood swings, unexplained crying jags and loss of temper, sometimes I feel sharp, and sometimes horribly groggy, and up until today I had a horrible head/neck ache. It’s gone now. I’m tired, very cold, but better than this time last week.
cheers, everyone!
Just watched “Food Inc.” I really encourage everyone to see it, it’s a real eye opener. You will certainly be much pickier about what you eat when you choose to start again!
I second that! You’ll feel a little better if you’re on a fast when you see it-but it’s tough to watch. Homo Sapiens is one crazy creature!
Hi Keith & Tom,
Today is 14 days since I finished my 10 day water-fast.
I have gained all my weight back and that is just fine with me. (I am 5’11”, 180lbs.)
Never did my first fast to lose weight, but to see if my white blood cell count would increase.
Total WBS now is 4.2 and has increased from before fasting which was 3.6.
If the fasting contributed to this I don’t know, but it is for sure going in the right direction!
I am however still at the low end of normal:
Hematocrit: 39.7%, Hemoglobin: 12.8 g/dl, MCHC: 32.2 g/dl, Granulocytes: 1.1
Feeling really good after the fasting and have plenty of energy.
I will do a 30 day juice fast next, probably sometime in March 2010.
All the best,
Didrik
Hi Dedrik
Great to hear from you mate, its good to see the WBCC is moving in the right direction,it must have been that beers the crew forced you to take on the last day of your water fast LOL.
Are you home or away again?
Here are some foods to take to boost your immune system before you begin your juice/veg fast next year.
Give the immune system a boost by including lots of yogurt that contains live active cultures of Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Strepococcus thermophilus. Some other specific foods to include are garlic, foods high in zinc such as oysters, pot roast, dark meat turkey and pumpkin and squash seeds
Regards Keith
Hi This is a post for all to read from Ron and i.
We have a policy on fasting.ws, that goes as follows.
Fasting teenagers younger than 18 years of age need to request their guardian to fast. Some parents support teenagers on short juice fasts and others radically oppose it. If they oppose your fast, you may try convincing them to let you try one or two days of juice fasting and then see how it goes.
We cannot encourage anyone younger than 18 to fast, and will not without the parents consent.
best regards Keith and Ron.
Agree.
Hi All,
I ended my fast yesterday afternoon. I had a day of fial exams, and was in quite a bit of pain in my face. It got a bit much. It was my parotid gland (the big salivary glands in your cheeks) that was hurting before I began my fast-every time I ate it would cramp, as it does when you eat something woth a sharp or tart taste-but then it would start to REALLY hurt-from the side of my nose, all the way to and including my ears, and behind my jaw. The pain would then remain constant for the rest of the day. That and the gut problems were the reason for my fast. But yesterday the pain started in without any food. I was fasting. So I tried broth with cayenne pepper to try to stimulate them. Warm compresses. So finally I was driven to chew on something.
I slowly reintroduced some food. There is almost no pain today-just a slight ache behind my ear. It was really bad yesterday. I have been taking a new probiotic for several days-one that I’ve read is highly effective for IBS, so I hope that works. I was going to wait until school was over to get a test for Sjogrens syndrome-and until then assume I am a hopeless hypochondriac and that it’s all in my imagination, and stop boring my poor family with my imaginary pains.
I will try another juice fast in January, and I’m interested in a raw foods diet, but my digestion can’t handle any more fiber than spinach, and that’s with HC acid supplements, pancreatic enzymes, and ox bile supplements at every meal. I seem to have absolutely no digestive juices of my own anymore. This makes a raw foods diet impossible right now. I hope I get some help.
Tom-it’s obvious that your focus is on life-threatening conditions like cancer, as it should be – but if ever you do any research on autoimmune diseases, please let me get involved. It’s a fast-growing collection of pretty awful syndromes and diseases that’s hitting mostly women-women who’ve taken care of themselves and raised families and deserve good health. It hits right at the time of life where they can start to devote some time to themselves at last-and they have to spend it at the doctors getting diagnosed with really painful debilitating incurable illnesses instead!
They’ll probably discover that it’s a virus or bacterial infection that sets off Sjogrens, and rheumatoid arthritis and lupus and fibromyalgia etc-it usually is. Best case scenario-a food allergy or intolerance…THAT we can do something about!!
Actually-it doesn’t just hit adults…my daughter, at the age of 13 nearly died of an autoimmune disease called Wegener’s Granulomatosis. The doctors didn’t recognize it until it was nearly too late-and her kidneys were destroyed and her lungs were full of blood. They told me she was going to die. By a miracle (me telling her all night long to pull through and stop bleeding into her lungs or ELSE! and use of a plasmaphoresis machine) she pulled through, but her kidneys were gone. She’s had a transplant, and eventually recovered, and whether or not that proves a genetic predisposition or not – the doctors don’t really know.
This may be TMI but I am on the ninth day of my water only fast. On day three I did a saline wash so I know that there is little if anything sitting in my intestines but recently I have been having a lot of gas, not painful in my abdomen but noxious. In fact I don’t really even feel the gas until it is time to pass it. What’s going on? What should I do? I plan to continue my fast until natural hunger returns as I really feel great despite the odd odors at various parts of my body.
Hi Ann T.
I know Tom might not agree with me on this, but the best thing you can do is the [SWF] Salt water flush, this will clean you out, even after 21 days on water, i still passed out waste that was lying around in the intestines, there is still waste lying inside you trust me.
I even felt blooted on day 19-21 on water, but when i did the [SWF] i felt much better.
The salt water flush is horrid, but very effective.
Maby you can let me know the big 3…Age, hight, waight so i can help some more.
Go to my site to look on how to do a [SWF] there are videos there on people water fasting, have a look then get back to me, click on http://keith101.wordpress.com
Let me know what you think.
Blessings Keith.
Hi all
I will be starting my 40 day water fast between the 1st-7th day of january 2010, i will be posting my daily videos on youtube and here with Toms concent, so that you all can see the changes that happen on a long water fast. I will be checked by a doctor start, middle, and towards the end.
I have promised you all that i would post my daily videos on my long fast.
This will also give you all the chance to get to know me a little better as your site Admin, although i am a little shy, but i’m shure ill pull through LOL.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith,
I will be following your water-fast with interest. Good luck to you!
I wanted to tell you one good thing that has happened to me since I ended my 10 day water-fast November 25th.
I used to be completely allergic to deodorants, any deodorants, not only the ones with aluminum. (Which I think nobody should be using anyways.)
I used to start itching terrible after a short while and would have to wash off the deodorant.
After my water-fast I can use deodorants again, with no problems!
It might sound trivia, but to me it is a great blessing after so many years of being allergic.
I am 60 years and have been allergic to deodorants for about 20 years.
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I have already started to think about my 30 day water-fast planned for March and have a few questions for you.
Have read that drinking distilled water is the best. Why is that? Wouldn’t drinking distilled water for 30 days deplete the body of its minerals?
We have freshwater generators onboard here that produces large quantities of distilled water. After that the water goes through mineralizing filters, before it gets chlorinated.
I can tap water before it goes through the mineralizing filters.
I am thinking about doing saltwater enemas every 3 days during the 30 day fast. What is your opinion on that?
We are docking is Brisbane for four days today and looking forward to some civilization after all these tropical island where there was nothing to do other than getting sand up your butt…
I will be following your 40 day water fast in January with interest Keith. Will you post a progress report here?
All the best,
Didrik
Day 1: I have started a juice fast to try and restart my sluggish thyroid. I am in hopes that the problem will be resolved after 40 days. So far so good, having some tingling in extremities, and strange throat senstaions (which is normal for me, and are from my thyroid condition.)Will post more tomorrow!
Hi Rebecca
I have been to hell and back in the early days of my thyroid, i was overactive at the start, after many years in iodine pills, i decided to get the radio-active pill,,let me know if your over or underactive,also what medication you are on?
Best wishes Keith.
I have an underactive thyroid that set in after the birth of my second child. I have the option to take medication but am not. I am however supplementing with kelp-iodine during the fast. I’m hoping to return to the doctor after my 40 days and have normal readings. I’ll keep you posted!!
Day:2 I have noticed a huge diffrence in my skin. Areas that were dry and flaking are looking much better, areas that were broke out are healing and redness has reducess greatly. I am having some major headaches though….
Hi Rebecca
I would be very interested to see how you get on.
You do know that if your thin then you will gain waight? vise versa with kelp, you must add vitamin A to your diet to rebecca.
Did you know iodine was first discovered in 1812 in Kelp?
I had Graves disease which was life threatining to me, my heart rate at rest was 195 bpm lol.
thats like doing a marathon 24/7 so you can imajin when i moved about, this went on for at least 4 months before i was given a beta-blocker to slow the heart, i thought i was going nuts, i now take levelthyroxine, after the radio-active pill i took over 6 yrs ago, taking this pill was quite funny coz i could not go neer people for 2 weeks, i remember avoiding people and stayed at least 10 feet from anyone, even outside, i would cross the road when i saw someone coming towards me lol, anyway let me know how you get on
blessings Keith.
Hmmm… Thanks for the information guess I need to get some vitamin A. Usually I take a good multi vitamin, Kelp, and b12 everyday. I don’t think the kelp works well for me, maybe the vitamin A will change that. My mother inlaw who is huge on home remidies told me to use liquid iodine and put it on my feet. She said my body would absorb it through my skin. I did that when I first found out I had a thyroid issue and my next blood reults were normal. Then I switched to kelp thinking it would be more convinient and my levels dropped again. I can’t imagine having my heart rate that fast! Sometimes I have issues where I feel like my heart rate is to slow, maybe it has something to do with my thyroid. I would always go in to the emergency room convinced my heart was giving out and I was sent home with a label of panic attacks. I’m not familiar with the radio active pill, is that what cured you graves disease? I would be scared to take it!
Hi Rebecca, I had a girlfriend years ago that had a bad thyroid problem. She took meds for years with no issues other than some weight gain. But, there are natural medications available now! Also, diet is a big factor in stablizing the problem. Avoid processed foods and especially caffeine! Here is a site to check for more info: http://www.nativeremedies.com/articles/natural-remedies-increase-thyroid-function.shtml
God Bless, Ron
Thanks so much for the link! My husband and I searched around for alternative treatments for thyroid problems before I started this fast. I really feel lead by God to do the fast. I’ve read post from other fasting doctors on other sites that have said that thyroid problems respond really well to fasting. Since I needed a good detox anyway I figured I’d try it. If it doesn’t work I haven’t lost anything (except for toxins, and weight.) The site you sent has good prices, other sites I’ve seen cost $199+ a month for natural medication. Thanks again for the info!
Becky-
Hi Dedrik
There is debate into distilled water?…My opinion on this? drink spring, or mineral water, it did not do me any harm on my 30 day water fast.
Take an enema on day 1-3 to get max detox from your fast.
I will take a SWF the first day of my fast, then on the 4-5th day.
You can join me on jan if you would like to?
Let me know. Sorry i didn’t see your message for me as the site is going through changes.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith,
I would have loved to join you for the fast, but I am back in NZ then and have way too much going on.
I cannot do it before I am back onboard in March.
All the best and Merry Christmas.
Didrik.
Hi Dedrik
Yeah i understand.
I wish you and family a happy christmas to.
Also wishing everyone on the site a happy christmas.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith-
Season’s greetings! Are you doing anything in particular to prepare for your fast or are you going to plunge straight into it?
Hey Once
Where have you been hiding, iv missed your comments and Nikki’s to.
To be honest, this time i will start with a juice/veg fast for 2 days prior.
This will be the biggest thing i have done in my life going 40 days on water, many say that they will go 40 days on water but verry few make the 40 days.
It takes a lot of focus and mind power to see it through, also mixed in is fear, tears, emotions, and many other factors on a long fast.
But you will not see any of these things when i post my vids on youtube, ill only tell you how a feel…LOL.
I am not sure if i will start the fast on the 27th dec, or 1st jan, but i will let you know.
wishing you and your family a happy christmas day.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith
Thanks for asking – I’ve been having a tough time health-wise. I ended my fast after nearly two weeks due to pain in my face and neck glands and stress. As soon as I started eating, the pains went away, and I was tested last week for sjogrens syndrome, an autoimmune disease. I’m hoping I am negative, of course. What is most frustrating is how the painful symptoms turn on and off suddenly, like a light switch-even when I’m fasting. Of course, my digestion has returned to its painful bloated state. My weight continues to climb. So I am going to try to quietly accompany you part of the way on your fast. I can start after the 29th, my daughter’s b’day. Are you already healthy, and a good weight?
I’m just over 2 weeks into my fast. I’m planning on doing a 2 or 3 dry fast at the end of the week. I had a couple of questions.
It says you can do an enema and then dry fast. I prefer to do a salt water flush. Do I do the SWF just before the dry fast or the day before?
And can I go right back to water fasting when I’m done or will it slow down my metabolism too much?
Thanks!
By the way, my fast is water, a cup of oolong tea and hormone gum.
When do you get your energy back on a water fast? I’m on day 15 (6 days of water) and I get tired going from my bedroom to the dryer (which is in the next room). I can’t even wash my hair I’m so exhausted.
Hi Marieat,
Water fasting can make many people very weak and tired with a few energy brakes.
I am one of those. When I water fast I spend most of my time in bed.
If it get to much as some juice to bring your your energy levels to a tolerable level.
Tom
once
Water fast 7-10 days. During this time take nothing but natural youghurt and water, spring or mineral water.
You can join me on my fast on the 27th or the 1st, ill let you know.
Have faith.
Blessings Keith.
will do. Thanks Keith. Merry Christmas!!
Hi Marieat
What is your age, hight, waight?
Is this your first fast?.. let me know, also i would not recomend dry fasting during a water fast, sorry this is how i feel, water fasting is taxing enough on the body without dry fasting.
On my 30 day water fast i found it really hard walking long distance. On one of my fasts i walked 4 mile on the 5-8th day, not sure if this was sheer determanation, or stupidity, your energy will go up and down like a yo yo.
Please dont dry fast then do the [SWF] Or you will end up in a 6 by 3, box depending on your hight and width…LOL.
Blessings Keith.
PS You have done really great on your fast, dont spoil it by dry fasting, dry fasting is not for the faint hearted!!!
Hi Keith
I’m 31, 5’5″ and a few days ago I weighed 250. I’ve done several fasts though this one will be my first over 10 days (no idea how long I’ll go). I was planning on doing the SWF then the dry fast not the other way around. I’ll take what you said under advisement but in the end I’ll let my intuition tell me. I’ll let you guys know if I do happen to try the dry fast and tell you how it goes.
yeah Marieat, i know what you ment!
But it really doesn’t matter if you do the dry fast at the start or finnish of your water fast, i just dont recomend it.
I know that you have read about it. One of my friends dry fasted 3 days and ended up really ill, but i would like to hear from your progress on the dry fast if you decide to do it.
However i do agree with your choice, on the SWF. This has a deep cleansing effect on the colone, and intestines, speeding up detox.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Marieat,
The best way to do a dry fast is to start with juice to build up your nutritional reservers, then water, then dry and back to juice or water. It is a rush going from a dry fast to juice as the cells soak up the natural sugars and nutrients and it comes with a wave of good feelings. Wishing you are the best doing the holidays. This was the best Christmas of my life. Den Den and Divine are my Christmas presents. Special thanks to Keith and Ron and everyone here know why.
I did 9 days of juice (master cleanse) and I’m on day 7 of water. Is that too long away from the juice?
i Marieat,
You could do a 30 day water fast and 3 on juice or alternate daily. It is all a matter of choice and finding what works for you. The master cleanse is not the same a juicing. It is the juice the has the enzymes and all the mysteries of nutrition.
Hi Tom, Keith & my fasting buddies, I would like to wish everyone a Merry, Blessed Christmas! May the Peace and Love of our Lord Jesus be upon you and your families always. You are in my prayers! Ron
Hey Ron
Thanks, i had a good christmas.
Santa..lol, left me the “Oskar Shindler book” By David M. Crow for me to read.
My 40 day water fast starts tomorrow the 28th.
I am in the prosess if getting my cam set up for youtube, but i will let you know when i post there. I’m expecting good and bad comments there. The bad comments will come from those who do not understand what fasting is all about.
Blessings and best wishes for you and family Keith.
I’m still sooooo weak but hanging in there (9 days master cleanse and now 10 days water). I don’t know if I can continue on the water but still want to fast. I know that I won’t juice personally, at least not yet. Will juices like these work? http://www.lakewoodjuices.com/products And how much juice do I drink per day? Thanks!
Hi Marieat,
Bottled natural juice is fine on a juice fast. It does not healing or give the high of a juice from a juicer.
Hi Marieat
I have looked at the site you have mentioned.
Do you know how much? vits, cals, carbs your body needs?
There are high energy carbs that are slow releasing to give you the energy you need and still retain waight loss?
If you would like me to set up a program for you let me know.
The site you were looking at gives no advice at all?
Look at my site for vits, cals, carbs. Take in more slow releasing carbs.
You need to tell me’ what your intake of these are?. Then i will work out a program for you.
I know your hight, waight. There are a few more things i would like to say to you, but first let me know what i have asked you and i will gladly take time out to help you in your struggle.
Water fasting has this effect on the body, its not for everyone.
Blessings Keith. Hold on in there.
http://keith101.wordpress.com
Hi Keith
Thanks for your comments. I like water fasting because I’m not hungry. I just wish I had a little energy. Today I did a SWF. I drank it and 2 minutes later threw it up (it was yellow) so that didn’t work so well.
As far as the carbs, calories, vits (is that vitamins?) I’ll need to partake of, I have no idea. I’m basically going with a clean slate. Any advice would be helpful.
I just know if I have to juice myself, I won’t do it. That’s why I was trying to find a juice that is 100% juice.
Hey Keith!
Hope you had a great Christmas. Have you started yet? I’m standing by…
oh, and where on youtube will you be posting?
Hi Once
Yeah i have started my fast. not sure how my cam will look to you all. This is new to me but i will let you know where to find my first post tomorrow
Blessings Keith.
great – godspeed!!
I’ll join you tomorrow. I wish Nikki was here. My daughter wants to go to ChuckECheese for her b’day tomorrow-I HATE that place. The pizza is so horrible I won’t be tempted at all!
Hey Once
Why be concerned about a pizza, when there are more things to worry about. no one is telling you not to eat the pizza.
I Love pizza, but i did train at the gym to treat myself once a week. All i say is exersice in your house, or go to a gym 2-3 times a week, you will feel great sweetheart.
There is no preasure on you, its all up to you. fasting.ws can only give you the tools to change…YOU HAVE TO MAKE THAT CHANGE, NOT ONLY FOR YOU, BUT YOUR FAMILY.
blessings and love as always Keith.
because, Keith, it is more pleasant to worry about substandard pizza – over that – I have control!! LOL!!
Medical question: I know that only a long water fast “dissolves” arterial plaque, but how long does it take?
Hi Once
I could go a domino’s pizza right now LOL.
The answer to your question….cayenne pepper dissolves arterial plaque to,cayenne pepper can also Prevent cholesterol from hardening in your arteries
Reduce the absorption of cholesterol
Decrease circulating blood fats (triglycerides) and emulsify or dissolve cholesterol particles
Reduces the oxidation of cholesterol in the blood plasma
Increase the excretion of cholesterol carrying bile acid
The net effect is that cayenne pepper may provide overall positive benefits to your cardiovascular system. It may also lower your LDL or bad cholesterol, may raise the good HDL cholesterol and may reduce the oxidation of your LDL cholesterol as well.
Cayenne pepper can drop blood pressure from 118/78 to 98/76 in one month. How do you take it? In a drink. Started with 1/4th of a teaspoon of 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) cayenne pepper powder. The potency of cayenne pepper can be anywhere from 30,000 SHUs to 140,000 SHUs. You put it in an 8-ounce glass of very warm water, mix and drink. It’s that simple.
Needless to say, the higher the SHUs, the less you should start with.
Cayenne pepper is one of the world’s greatest health secrets and almost no one knows about it.
There you have it. I hope this information has been useful to you.
Best wishes Keith
hi Marieat
Add some honey to your water.
You should have added lime to your {SWF} this would have made it a little more barable, also add some cayenne pepper to your water, this will ease any bile in the gut.
Hope this helps you for now.
Hold on in there your doing great. how long do you plan water fasting for?
Blessings Keith.
Will the honey help with energy? How much honey do I add (and to how much water)? Will if affect weight loss?
Do I add the cayenne to just regular water?
I have no idea how long I’ll last on the water. I’m going to buy some Lakewood juice just in case.
Thanks for all your input!!
Hi Marieat,
Honey will boost your energy and slow weight loss. Cayanne is hard to take and capsules many be easier. Having juice as a back up is a good idea. If I water fast and have demands I have some juice to get me though it.
Hi all on fasting.ws
I am working on getting a Doctor friend to join our site to help with medical issues that some may have.
I know some of you on this site have medical problems with no medical insurance, so i am working on this friend of mine to help our site LOL, but i can’t promise, but i will try.
Blessings Keith.
Hi Marieat
Add a tablespoon of honey into a pint of spring water then chill it in the fridge. It will make you feel better.
Yeah you can add cayenne pepper to water, or you can buy capsules from a health store. This will help your waight loss
Blessings Keith.
You can also add lemon to your water.
Ok. I’ll do that.
I thought you weren’t supposed to drink chilled water during fasting. That it would be too hard on the body??
After it’s chilled, whenever I feel weak, do I just drink a few sips? Thanks again!
For energy and to raise my metabolism, I was thinking of alternating juice and water starting Friday, i.e. 3 days juice, 2 days water.
Does the water have to be room temperature? Does the juice have to be room temperature?
Hi Marieat,
It can be cool or hot which warms you up if you get the fasting chills.
Hi marieat
On my 30 day water fast Chilled spring water was good for me, it never done me any harm, i did add some fresh lemon now and again and the odd cup of green tea to warm me up when i felt cold, without milk or sugar of course.
Green tea also helps with weight loss,
Keep yourself hydrated marieat, my intake of water was around 1-2 ltrs a day, but you will know when you are dehydrated, if your urine is brownish take in more water.
Blessings Keith.
Thanks for all the advice. When I do add juice in (as I’ve been on water for over 10 days and fasting for over 21), how much juice do I add in the first couple of days? Do I dilute? How much juice do I drink per day? Thanks!
Hi Marieat
Add 50/50 juice/water and drink when thirsty
Blessings Keith.
I started a journal and my fast today and decided to post my writing on this site.
DAY ONE / DAY 1
Introduction:
Last night I stayed up with mom drinking and popped a pain pill. I had decided around 10pm last night to start my fast after reading the “Fasting for the Health of it” book. I had read something similar in on online book before. I had forgotten how moving the stories were. I also attempted to get my mother in on it because I believe that a lot of her physical/emotional issues would be helped by this fasting. She said she was going to research it more. I’m not really confident that she’ll do it for long, I think she’ll do it as long as she’s not really hungry and give up. I have fasted before on the tea fast which consists of a mixture of lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. The longest I have ever gone was nine days and it changed my life back then. At the time I was 5’4″ 189 pounds, with my initial fast and mini fasts after that I was able to get to the 140′s. The mini fast would help shrink my stomach and get back into eating healthy foods again, my lowest weight was 129lbs. I haven’t fasted in about two years now and a have resorted a few times to “healthy” diets and even purging every once in a while but I am now at a weight of 147.4 / 26 years old and feel horrible inside and out. Lately I have been drinking way to much, part of it is due to the fact that is seems to be the only time I am able to bond with my new mother. I have had numerous changes in my life, everything from losing my job, becoming homeless, moving away from my long term boyfriend and friends, meeting for the first time a new mother who had been absent from my life till the age of twenty four, and now living with and depending on her. I have not depended on another individual in this regard since I was 15 years old and am finding it very hard to cope. I have symptoms since my arrival in Hawaii ranging from depression, insomnia, over sleeping, alcoholism, aderol and vikoden abuse (for only about a two week time), back pain, headaches, unusually often occurrences of cold sore out-breaks, weight gain, bloating, self-esteem problems, no desire to leave the house or even get out of the house at times. Contrary to the last sentence it hasn’t been all bad, but since money is extremely tight in the entire household it is hard to get an escape. My mother suffers from an array of physical and psychological problems ranging from diagnosed depression, insomnia, PTSD, thoughts of suicide, she has panic attacks in which she freaks out and then blacks out for about 30 minutes, debilitating migraines that require a shot and days bed rest in order to function, alcoholism and drug addiction. I have never lived or even been around someone with these symptoms. It is hard because she sometimes seems like she is always a victim and I have began to feel a lot of it is in her head and it makes me resent her for not being a healthier happier figure in my life. I read a few cases in the book that had similar problems as her and I. So here I goes, day one for a fresh start. I am writing the journal/diary during my fasting period for a couple reasons; track my weight progress, track my emotions and symptoms on different days in the fast, serve as a distraction during emotional times of the fast, and perhaps as a tool of self therapy to help think through my thoughts when I really have no one else I can be fully be open and honest with. I was hoping to find someone to assist me in the emotions and tribulations along the way. I am very serious about seeing this through to health. I am unsure of how long my fast is going to be, I only know that I will know when the time has come to stop. I am hoping to visit my boyfriend for Valentines day in Boston. If I do, I will plan to end in time to have a recovery eating period just before I go so I can eat normally there.
My Day so far;
5pm: Well since I binged on pizza, enchiladas and bud light lime last night for my “last meal,” I’m feeling a bit sluggish. I don’t remember being so hungry on the first day in my other fast experiences. I’m hoping to find some answers that will help with temptation. I do have a five year old son and my moms fiance that live with me. So I will have to cook at times and I remember smells being pretty difficult to handle. My stomach is rumbling already (which isn’t a normal thing), so I’m guessing my last meal was a bad idea. Other then that on track and trying to get some further education on the matter.
I forgot to mention that it is my intention to do the pure water fast and wean off as the book instructed.
Out of curiosity, are there any exceptions to the water like maybe crystal light or lemon or anything to imitate flavel while on a water fast?
Day Two / Day 2
1pm: Last night I got pretty hungry. I ended up eating a pickle, not sure how much that set back my progress but it is a bit frustrating. I kept envisioning eating the holiday chocolates on top of my fridge. I was craving them pretty bad to the point of tasting them in my imagination. Which is a little strange because chocolate is not usually my go to item when I have a craving. Assuming it has something to do with sugar levels. I ended up going to bed same time as my son (8pm) to avoid thinking about the cravings. I woke up tired and ended up sleeping till 12:30pm even though I went to bed at eight. My first thought was go and grab some breakfast. Then I remembered I was on a fast and grabbed my water. My bones are achy and I feel a bit week considering it is only my second day. I lost 2.4 pounds which is pretty nice and does help a little with continuing on. I’m longing for the days of the fast where the hunger / cravings are gone. From what I remember it is about day 3 or 4, right? Today is New Years Eve. It is the first time in my life I haven’t had a boyfriend or friends to go out with. Which I probably wouldn’t have started this first because I would have been drinking tonight. I am about to take my son to the pool and hoping I’m not to weak. I am also planning to take him to see fireworks. I know your supposed to rest a lot in fasting but I am still a mother so I can’t rest all the time. I do foresee going to bed early again. Well guess insomnia is cured… lol
Well last minute my mom came into the room and decided we needed to go out for new years. and since I normally can not afford to do such things lately I couldn’t pass up the offer… I ended up eating so I could go out drinking… It all blew up in my face, my mom and I got in the hugest fight ever and… no… it wasn’t worth it. So tomorrow I have to start from scratch again…
Jan 1st… Hungover driving home at 8am from some strange guys house that my mom stayed with. I decided to tell her things she should change about herself in so many words at a time when I should have just slept instead of saying anything… Got home and have pretty much kept myself locked up in my room with my son all day… Went to the pool for a little bit… Had about 4oz of left over steak and was surprisingly not thirsty all day. I probably should have went against the steak and could have called this day one again because I wasn’t really hungry. I know I’m not exactly doing the fast right but I did manage to lose 6.2 pounds in 3 days so far. I’m going to church tomorrow (this is not some new attempt to cleanse my soul). I’d like to get my son enrolled in their program and to join their volunteer program. I’ve started the wheels moving to hopefully move back to Boston where my boyfriend and friends are. I really don’t think I can live with my mother and keep my sanity. Sure I haven’t always been perfect, but if I don’t get out from under her roof, I will continue to spiral out of control and probably lose whatever is left of our new relationship. I’m stating again tom. but I think it should be a little easier because my stomach seems to have shrunk since my first try cold turkey.
Newlifeforus
One of the first things that fasting taught “ME.” The mind is willing, but the Spirit” is weak’…
It was not your fault you failed on your fast?
Its all the bad things that are surrounding you at the moment”.
These things will drag you down and spit you out as “waste” IF YOU ALLOW IT.
Let your anger go for your mom, this will not help your situation at all.
Love is the key, no matter what you have seen in your life, trust me i have been there, where you are now. Let your past go, accept it, embrace it, move on from it. Trust me its the hardest thing you will do, but let go of your feelings and accept your mother for who she is, then things will start to change.
There is no point arguing with your mother?…She knows that she is wrong, if you argue with her it will send her more out of control. Try something for me?
Sit down when she is sober and try and tell her how you feel, give her compassion, let her know how you feel, but don’t dictate to her about her drinking and the other things she has done just try to give her some understanding.
If you do this, then you have planted a seed into her way of thinking!!!
God bless Keith.
thank you keith but it was me who choose to stop my fast to go and have a good time, no one else. As far as my mom goes, I was not mad at her for drinking, I was mad at her for much more serious things that I don’t plan to share at this point in time. I do know that I need to eave as soon as possible.
Day 1 or Day 4,
3:pm Started my fast again today. It has been pretty easy to do so far. I think because all I had yesterday was about 4oz of steak, and was fasting pretty much for two days before that. So I’m not nearly as hungry as I was my first try. My energy level is pretty good to. I got up this morning and walked to church only to realize it is only Saturday… oops… guess the whole new years thing messed my days up. My son and I went to the pool for a while to get out of the house because we are not allowed out of our bedroom in our own house. The only thing I found hard about fasting today was i really would have like to go down to the coffee shop and have a coffee with my kid to escape what’s going on at home, but I then realized that it would only be a very temporary band-aid and that my fasting was a long term solution so I decided to hold that thought.
hi newlifeforus
If you look at my words that i have said to you, in my last post,
You will see that i know exactly where you are coming from!
I did mention to you to let your past go?… meaning the things that you have been through growing up.
Have a look at what i have said to you again?
Blessings Keith.
Hi There Newlifeforus.
Thank you for sharing your stor’y on fasting.ws and welcome.
I must admit you are the first person to bring a tear to my eye’ on this site. I am sure water fasting will bring great things into your life,” MIND, BODY, SPIRITUALLY”.
There is one thing that i found on my last 30 day water fast months ago, “MYSELF” And the knowlage that there is something bigger out there watching over us’
I was an alcoholic, a drug user, i self harmed, i took everyone for granted, i hated “God” i hated everything, even my family, THEN I FASTED OVER A YEAR AGO.
my family could not believe the change they saw in me. I let go of all my fears; and gave into the things that i could not change! and found my life again.
I am now in the prosess of going back self employed and seeing my childreen again. All you need is faith, hope, and streanth from the inner spirit”
Blessings Keith.
We are all here to support you on your journey.
thank you for the kind words and the encouragement. I am happy to see yet another story of someone who has benefited from fasting.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL ON FASTING.WS
YOU WILL SEE ME SOON ON MY VIDEO Fasting diary.
Blessings Keith.
HI newlifeforus
Here is my first water fast diary….
Tue 21st “July 2008.
Day 1…I arose early this morning, knowing that today was the start of my water fast, i had mentally prepaired myself 2 days prior.
I read up on the benifits of water fasting ie…”Mind, Body, and Spiritually.”
Cleansing the body of “Toxins.
There is also the added factor of rapid waight loss.
Through out this first day, i have been constantly plagued by a rumbling stomach, and hunger cravings,food is allways on my mind
It is now 1.30am, i have battled the cravings and time to end my first fast day.
Day 2…i have awoken with a bit of a soar head, and the cravings for food are worse now, but i am drinking pleanty of water.
i walked 2 miles today, not sure if that was a good idea.
4pm i fell asleep for a coupple of hours, when i awoke i was so hungry.”I managed to stave off the hunger by reading a book.
My water intake is around 3 liters a day.
I stayed up until 2am, went to bed still with food cravings.
Day 3…I couldnt sleep last night, even though i was really tired.
I got up at 9.30am,I felt as though i had been hit by a bus,i feel really drained today, the hunger is subsiding, but i am a bit shaky.
later in the day i walked about 4 miles. I really dont how i maneged that !
I think that i am starting to find hidden abilities through weakness, i think that when you are at your weakest thats when you start to become stronger, maby thats why i started this fast….amongst other things, iv noticed that i am starting to feel a bit more peacefull.
Went to bed late, not really that hungry.
Day 4…I awoke at 7am, still having sleeping problems, when i did sleep i was dreaming about food.
I am starting to notice some improvement on my skin, i have noticed i feel a bit bloated,
I looked up the net about being bloated, so i have decided to take a salt water flush, 4 teaspoons of salt to 1 ltr water and drink all at once,
Its 8pm i have taken the salt enema….YUK…”This has to be the most revolting thing iv taken in my life,
“Later on the “Hevens opened up !
It has taken 1hour 40mins to work through my system, and is not nice.
Went to bed at 12.
Day 5…I have had a great sleep last night, this morning i feel energized, with feelings of being more a peace within myself,i feel as though i have a bounce in my step today, but i have niticed that my kidneys are soar today, but nothing really painfull.
Tonight i will be trying something new, “Meditating a 1st for me.
Its now 11 pm, i have “Meditated and found it to be very relaxing. I feel my “Mind body and, “Spirit are moving back into balance, its a really strange feeling, over the last 5 days i have been trying to heal myself from the inside out, and it is trully working, over the years, i have tryed to heal myself from the outside in, this was to no avail,
This is an amazing learning, and healing experience for me.
Its 1am now and time to finish another day.
Day 6…This morning i feel really refreshed and started praying to “God for guidance in my life, i feel so peacefull, almost to the extent of being closer to “God, this is the first time i have felt this, in a very long time.
This is similar feelings to when i was baptised, in the sea 4 years previously. I broke down crying, before i was baptised, but had the same “Spiritual peace within.
11pm, my reflection over today, my life is really changing, my water intake, is about 3-4 liters.
Time to end another day.
Day 7…This morning i feel fine, energy levels seem to be dropping a little bit, but nothing i cannot handle.This is an amazing experiance for me.
11pm i have been reading my bible today quite a lot and reflecting on my past, i am definitally getting deeper into myself and my veiws on lots of things.
End of day 7.
Day 8…This morning i awoke with a feeling of well being, food is the furthast from my thoughts, i have been starting to get cold hands,so iv made an appointement to see the doctor to have a check up,
3 pm back from the doctors, and given the all clear so thats good.
9pm my last log for tonight; iv been feeling cold lately, so iv cranked the heating up to keep warm, when walking long journeys i get breathless so i have to rest more.
Day 9…Real peace is now really hitting me, I have never felt like this before.
7pm I am thinking and reflecting now a lot ! I am even starting to think lots more on the childreen in other countrys still srarving to death,
I think now that i am closer with the inner “Spirit.
1am.. I have been lost in thaught all day.Past emotions are starting to surface,
tomorrow is my last day on water
Day 10…Its finally here,my last day on water, tonight i will finish with an salt enema.
11pm my final reflection !…this has been such a journey for me and glad i held on for this 10 days on water alone, i will do this again in the future, i have cleaned some of the cobwebs from the closet and more “Spiritually at peace with myself, and others.
This was a daily account of my very first water fast in 2008.
My starting waight was 13st 4lbs.
My waight afrer 10 days on water only was 12st 1lbs
Best regards keith.
Hi everyone I’m back! I moved right after Christmas & just got settled in my new house & got the internet going again. I’m a little later than I had planned with starting my fast, but I’m ready now. I needed food for strength while moving. I had no help. My children & I had to move everything by ourselves. It was really hard, but we managed! My back hurt so bad I couldn’t even walk after, or hardly move, lol. It’s just now getting back to normal. My entire body is still at least 40% covered with bruises – maybe more? My sister said I looked like I’d been beaten. It was just from moving though. She said being that covered in bruises is very unhealthy & usually makes people ill & lethargic. Anyone else ever hear anything of the like? Regardless, my body needs to heal & it’s the perfect time for a nice long cleansing water fast! i just started my children in public school also so it will make it a little easier. So long as the stress & worry of them being out there doesn’t kill me. It breaks my heart that I can’t continue homeschooling, but I don’t know how to do my oldest daughters schoolwork so I can’t help her anymore
. I have been taking cayenne in capsules & it really does work. It makes me feel nauseas for a bit after taking it though. I think I might be better off with just the ground cayenne. I really like it & put it in most everything anyway – I’m a sucker for spicy foods. I’m going to have 1 last glass of juice before I start my water fast 
.
Here are my stats as of right now:
Age: 33, height: 5’7″, weight: 134.5 – not sure what others? My waist is 30 in – yuck! I can’t wait to change that!
Oh & Keith if you are still out there – My resting heartrate was 80 bpm last I checked. Better than it was before! I will check again when I wake up & let you know.
Once – Are you still out there?
Hope everyone is well!
~Nikki
Hi Nikki
I’m out here! I’m just trying to calm down after this morning. My son wouldn’t get up-and finally woke up when he heard his bus honking outside the window! I have been waiting with bated breath for Keith’s videos…
I haven’t fasted either. The holiday was extremely stressful, and in the middle of it I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and given the drug celebrex for two weeks. I began to retain water until my stomach was like a balloon and I couldn’t see my anklebones! My eyeballs felt as if they were about to pop out – at which point I threw away the d–n pills! I don’t think I am in any condition to handle a water fast-but I am going to semi-fast, replacing dinner with cayenne pepper broth, and have a light salad for lunch. That’s the easiest way to take cayenne pepper for me. It perks up a vegetable broth and really warms you up. It is a great anti-inflammatory, so I’m going to replace those horrible drugs with natural remedies.
I also need exercise, so fasting is contra-indicated. I hope to be able to try water fasting next summer when it is hot. I’m glad you are back. Please keep us posted as to how your fast goes. Good luck with everything!!
cayenne broth sounds yummy & way better than capsules. congrats on choosing natural remedies once!
i think today might be the wrong day for me to start my fast seeing as how something else decided to start today… for me, water fasting & periods do not go together at all – i definately dont recommend it. just 1 more thing to have to deal with. i’d avoid it if possible. i dont want or need to eat though, so i’m going to try this again & just take it 1 day at a time.
Hi Nikki
Welcome back. This is day 4 on water, tonight i will be doing the yummy {SWF}…
Once hi there, think you will have to wait a little longer to see my vids. I have managed to get a new youtube account but, youtube is not uploading my videos, the reason for this is that i am not working off broadband. I am working off a dongal, so now i have to go and get broadband to upload my vids.
Trust me once i have tryed a whole day trying to upload these videos, but one thing is for sure, i will get them posted as soon as i can.
Regards Keith.
Hi Keith101,
Yea, Kieth….. time for high speed Internet. I have 350 k and that is toooooo slow.
I found that out the hard way Tom LOL.
My video just would not upload, i was at it a whole day then found out that working off a dongal was a total waste of time, but my determanation will get me there LOL.
Blessings Keith.
Keith
-Take it easy, waterfaster!! No rush, no stress. The screaming fans will just have to wait.
Hi everyone, well with Christmas and New Years over, and my Army son back in Germany. I’m back into the juice haha…since sat. the 2nd. of Jan….alls well lost 4 lbs. ….and am back into my running, even though it’s 10 degs. wind chill…but it’s cool to be back with my fasting family again…love you all and I’m praying for all of you…God Bless all ye who FAST !!!
Hi John
Welcome back, hope you had a good new year, this is day 5 on water for me, i performed the {SWF} last night, it really is terrable to do, but worth it to speed up detox, i will be going for the 40 days and hope that i make it to the end, anyway keep us posted on your progress.
Best wishes Keith.
Keith,I Had a good New Year..hope you did also… SWF ? what about the salt ? ..isn’t that rather toxic to the body ? if not I might go to that…enemas are a bit of a hassle and only clean out the colon…wow! 40 days on water only ! dang ! maybe one of these days…haha…but praise God, Keith I’ll be praying for you…yeah I’m 6 days into “the juice”…lost 5 lbs. and beginning to see differances spiritual, soulishly, and physically….so alls good…heading in the right direction again…love you man, and God bless…more later
Hi John
The salt does not get absorbed by the body, it flushes right through you. The first time i did the SWF well over a year ago, i had the same fear, but when i read into it, i was surprized by the benifits of salt water flushing. It is horrid to take, but worth it, as it cleans out the intestines and colone, you can offset the taste by adding lime.
I only do the SWF 2-3 times during my fast, depending on the lenth of the fast.
Day 6 now of my fast John, day 3 is the worst for me, but once past this barrier it becomes a lot easyer, the weird thing when i fast is that i love cooking for family and friends and constantly watch cooking programs LOL.
Today i feel more relaxed and focused, i tryed to post my videos on youtube but they will not upload as i am working off a dongal, i have now ordered broadband through talk-talk, but this will take up to 21 days to change over, by the time i get it i should look like a stick insect LOL.
Blessings and best wishes Keith.
LOL…Keith that’s funny…but sad..stinks we”ll all have to wait for your videos…thanks for the SWF info..I will give it a try…DAY 3 always seems the worse it seems…but I encourage brother tough it out…the rewards are ETERNAL !…God bless you Keith, I’ll continue to pray for you…all God’s best to you my friend, John.
Hello Tom, this will be my first time fasting. I will be starting tomorrow, I bought a detox kit for women from GNC and hope this will help. I recently found out I have fibroid s in my uterus. My husband and I have discussed having children and I want to see if fasting can help shrink the fibroid s and help with any other problem. If there is any suggestions you have for me I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
Hi Vinny80
Fibroids are non-cancerous or benign growths that develop in the uterus. As many as 30 percent of women have one or more of these tumors, which range in size from as small as a pea to as large as a melon. The body does not attack cancer or benign growths as they are seen as healthy cells. Long term fasting forces the body to reassess the cells to determine usage for fuel. I know that fast can reduce cancerous growth so that mean is should also reduce fibroids. It is unknown what will result but for sure, the fasting is good for you and a powerful preventative agent against cancer. It is also good to juice fast before and after surgery.
Hi vinny80
I Was going to leave your post for Tom to get back to you.
The site is very busy. If Tom does’t get back to you soon then i will give you advise on fibroids and fasting.
Blessings, sorry for the wait Keith.
Hi Tom & Keith! Happy New Year! Hope all here are well. I had a bout with the flu for a few weeks. Now that I’m stronger I’m going for my week long fast for this month. My 40 day Lenten fast will be here pretty soon!! Maybe I’ll document it also!
How is the your water fast going Keith? I was wondering what you will do during your video sessions? Do you dance, sing or play an instrument? Or will it be a scientific lecture? LOL! Just kidding Keef! Seeing that you’ll have an audience you should consider some form of entertainment! Being in the field, I can be your producer/coordinator! LOL
Good luck, and God bless. I’ll keep you in prayers. Ron
Hey Ron {Stranger}…LOL.
Happy new year to you and family.
I had the flu 1 week before christmas, first time i have had it for about 8 yrs, it was horrid.
This is day 11 for me on water, the vids will have to wait until i switch to broadband as i am working from a dongal.
I could not upload my video on youtube, i was at it for a whole day trying, then i found out it was my dongal that was causing the problem, hence switching to broadband. It will take 2 weeks until the router and conection is set up…{BUMMER}.
Blessings Keef LOL.
ps That is the name my friends call me by…Keef or Keithy.
I will send you an email soon TC.
Hi Keith,
I am following your progress with the 30 day water-fast with interest.
Looks like you are doing fine.
I am back in NZ and here it is summer and sun. Just came back from the beach with the kids.
Will start my 30 day water-fast when I get back to the ship in the end of March.
Good luck to you!
Didrik
It’s day 3, 5:02pm. My patience is wearing thin. I am so hungry, that anything sounds good right about now. I can’t stop thinking about food. I had to go to a luncheon today and watch everyone else eat. Today’s been hard. I just want a salad, a tomato, anything! If I can just go home and go to sleep for the rest of the evening, I’ll be fine. However, that only sounds easy. I do feel like I’m losing weight though. I just can’t seem to find a working scale anywhere and I don’t have the money to go buy one. Perhaps I can find a used one on craigslist. Anyway, I should be reading my bible instead of the family circle magazine at work, filled with recipes…complete with a photo of some tasty looking lasagna on the front cover. Only one more hour to go at work.
I can definitely smell myself more while fasting.
Juice fast, my progress Day 1 I started the drinking bottle juices, mostly grape juice. I believe I had 3 glasses of juice, probably about 48 oz total. I also went to the gym in the morning and did about 12 sets for back. I had a glass of cranberry/apple juice when I got home. I wasn’t too hungry this day, but I felt it.
The second day I had one glass of grape juice after getting to work, then decided to look at juicers (after reading more of site.) My wife hasn’t given me the go ahead yet on the juicer, so this day I went and bought 5 bottles of freshly squeezed juice.. 3.99 a piece!!! That consisted of two vegetable (mix of cabbage & other greens), one orange/ carrot and two carrot juices. They were all 16oz bottles. I drank the vegetable on the way back to work. Later, on the way home, I drank the orange and carrot. This night was especially hard, very hungry. I had some water and maybe a little cran/apple juice then went to bed at 9.
Third day, I brought my carrot juice to work. I had a cup of coffee with creamer, sugar, and a couple french vanilla thingies (did this all three days actually.) I left for lunch to pick up wife for obgyn appointment. She let me drop her off then I headed to the gym. I got dizzy before even going in. I bought a blue sports drink, which was zero calories, but with electrolytes and some B vitamins. I did 3 sets for chest, back, legs, and shoulders, so 12 sets total. I decided to do this Mon-Wed_Fri until the end of my fast. I picked up wife and then on way back to work I drank one of my carrot juices. Later in the day I drank some tea, but remembered about my carrot juice I brought earlier and drank that.
So, here I am at the end of the 3rd day and I’m feeling fairly good. I do have some very light headaches on occasion, but its so light I can forget about it. My wife says my breath is a little bad, but not serious. I don’t have a white tongue or anything. Also, I started at 181 lbs and this morning I was 177.5. Originally I was going drink protein drinks as well but decided against it.
I plan on going at least 30 days. Any recommendations on what I may do better?
My reasons for fasting are (in this order): Spiritual, healing (old wounds and mind), detoxing, and knocking off 20 lbs for definition would be nice too. I want the best possible experience and get the best possible results. As a matter of fact, I want this to work so well that I don’t want to look at solid food again, if that is even possible
Day 4 – last night for dinner and today for lunch I poured tomato juice into a bowl, microwaved it for a minute, added some salt and pepper, and ate it with a spoon. It’s just like tomato soup! Anyway, the Saints game is on Saturday. I’m trying to decide whether I will eat a salad that day or continue with no food. Please pray for me!
Lauren
Greetings,
Day 11 here on my water / Juice fast. I do water 90% of the time with a cup of prune or apple juice in the evening to keep the bowels moving. My last fast ended at 17 days and in large part due to the fact that I couldn’t handle the enemas. Feeling some light headed-ness but mostly ok. Very tough mentally not to just give up because I feel like I’ve proven myself. I didn’t weigh myself at the beginning but I’m pretty sure I was between 345-350 (6ft 4in Tall) . I am now 317 & super happy at the progress. Hoping I can complete 30 days, we’ll see!
Hi LarryP
Tom built this site for people like yourself {THIS IS HIS VISION AND MINE}.
I have read your short post and truly believe that you will see your journey through.
One very important thing i have to say to you is” when you feel better, please join a gym and follow through with the hard work that you have put into your fasting.
One foot forward thats all you have to do to change your life. Its scary but worth it Larry.
Blessings Keith.
Can you add in kombucha tea to the fast?
Hi Marieat,
Yes add kombucha tea to the fast. All herbal teas are good.
Hi Everyone,
Today is day 4 of my hopefully 30-day water fast. I am 23 years old, 5’6 and a whopping 188lbs (ya, not huge, 37% body fat freaks me out). I feel pretty disgusting in my skin and I am a definite food addict/bored-eater. I can’t afford a juicer right now, so I’ve decided to go the way of a water fast. I want to cleanse my body, but I mostly am sick and tired of being fat! I am hoping that a big weight loss (aka more than 5lbs, even after eating right and hours at the gym) and a fast will quasi-reset my system and maybe give me a fighting chance to stop overeating. I have tried eating right and worked out 6 days a week even, sometimes cardio 2x a day, but I get discouraged when I can’t seem to lose more than 5lbs. It feels like my body and fat and rewriting some sort of romeo/juliet love affair thing. haha! I tried to start a fast a week ago, but my craving for food caused me to quit and rush to buy some lust foods. My diet before this fast was, let’s face it, basically crap. My scale tells me that my intake was about 2400 calories/day. I also think that I have a really slow metabolism, because so far, water fasting for me hasn’t been that bad.
My main hurdles so far are that I need to avoid grocery stores and watching my roommate eat to avoid lusting after food, that I am having trouble sleeping (brain won’t turn off – more so than usual) and that I have some stomach/intestinal pain. From what I’ve read, this seems pretty normal for the early days of fasting.
My questions are as follows. Please give me some insight or advice
It would be much appreciated 
1. Can I go to the gym and work out? I went two days this week (walking on treadmill 3K/30min and muscle exercises). I read here that muscle work would require protein supplement, but – with my slow metabolism – can I continue to tackle the treadmill/my lack of cardio fitness?
2. What can I do during menstruation to avoid feeling totally drained?
3. Can I have hot chocolate once daily(made with water, not milk) (110ml/serving – 94kcal) even though the powder contains milk powder? One main vice that I have is chocolate. I have had 3 days now of hot chocolates. It is processed and probably terrible for me in general, but it curbs my chocolate cravings and the warmth soothes my stomach. I also have been drinking a hot lemon drink with a bit of honey because tea doesn’t really appeal to me.
4. When I break fast, would I be able to have sushi after a while, or is that a bad type of raw food to begin with?
Sorry for the giant, wordy report. I would like to extend my gratitude for the existence of this site. It has proved very useful thus far and I am excited to have joined
Hi Iisabella
No 1…No you can’t go to the gym whilst water fasting, you should only take protiene supplements on a juice fast.
No 2…Take in more iron, this will make you feel better during menstruation
No 3 and 4…Iisabella its not about that that low cal choc drink that matters, what matters is you and the relationship you have with food?… Food sometimes is only a scratch on the surface of ones self, there are sometimes deeper things” Why people over eat?
It could be an unhappy childhood, abuse, low self esteme, relationship breakdowns, loss of a parent?… the list goes on and on…what really matters is “YOU”, the choices you make in your life right now that matters.
You are a very special person, start to feel good about yourself, go for gold, be focuced. When you put your mind to something and see it through, you can achieve anything
Blessings Keith.
Hi Keith,
Thanks for your words of encouragement. I think my food addiction is related to always being fat/chubby and issues/depression surrounding that, but I’m happy to report that my childhood was happy and abuse-free. I guess food is sort of my best friend, but also a foe. I think that for me, I will only feel good about myself physically once I lose some weight. Most of the time I am by no means introverted, nor am I unhappy with myself on the inside as a person.
In regard to No 2., how should I go about taking more iron during my water fast? I had iron pills before, but they were rather harsh on the stomach.
No. 3: The chocolate fulfillment is nice, but the warm beverage is actually the most soothing aspect of it. I can give it up now if I knew that the milk powder would cause unrest in my fast/cleansing/digestive tract. Can anyone recommend another hot beverage that might calm my swirling stomach? I’m not sure I can convince myself that i don’t want something to taste.
I ask about No.4 because I read that a person should eat raw foods when they break fast. I hear mixed things about sushi and I just wanted to know if it would possibly be too toxic a food to start reintegrating fish into my diet.
Thanks again for your insight
Lisa
Hi, I am new to the site, you can read my profile for a bit of a background. BTW, I’ve not yet figured out how to read other’s profiles, maybe someone can advise?
Also, not figured out how to submit a comment that is not a reply. Help here would also beappreciated.
These issues are not the main reason for this reply. My question!
First, Tom’s GREAT fasting book states in the “Fasting Problems And Reactions” section: “I do not recommend chewing gum for a fast as it stimulates digestion, …”
Is it the sugar in the gum or the saliva produced or a combination that stimulates digestion?
The reason for the question and my concern is that I am planning a juice fast that will primarily be Wheatgrass juice. Besides using my Green Star Juicer for large volumes of juice I also use God’s provided fantastic juicer that extracts all the juice available, that being my teeth . I simply grab a big clump of Wheatgrass, shove in in my mouth and chew away. Wheatgrass is such that it never breaks down, I’ve chewed it for hours and it remains intact. But I do get the juice out of it. In addition to exercising teeth and gums during the fast where these items are not used, it is GREAT in controlling hunger.
So, will the saliva generated by chewing Wheatgrass stimulate digestion? Would appreciate any input available.
Bill
Hi Bill
Your profile is super interesting so yea I will try to fix it today. You could post it. Go to the end of the page if you want to post.
Chewing wheat grass is good. Chewing gum is not.
Hi Group,
Just joined yesterday (1-14-2010) and started a water/wheatgrass juice/Fruit&Vegi juice fast on 1/13/2010. In anticipation of starting this fast was surfing the net and found this site and been monitoring it the past couple days. Now planning on monitoring the site regularly for knowledge, motivational purposes and a place to get tough questions answered. BTW I’ve purchased Tom’s e-books and studied the fasting book. GREAT STUFF- THANKS Tom!
So you know a bit about me, in case I throw in my 2-cents worth every once in a while, I am providing the following:
I am a former 100% Living Foods* (raw food) addict that did not stay 100% on the wagon (fell off many times) over past 5 years. Started into Living foods in March 2002. Initially about 80% living foods quickly migrating to 100%. Stayed that way until about July 2005. From July 2005 until now I jumped in and out of 100% Living Foods usually maintaining at least 50%. BUT, the other 50% was not real good stuff, pretty bad to say the least. This is evidenced by the fact I am now suffering from limitations and ailments that my former 100% Living Foods life style cured. To name a few: arthritis; over weight; cramps and numbness in extremities; unattractive skin; poor energy; poor hair and finger/toe nails; reduced concentration and motivation; etc.
Previous fasting experience:
During my 100% Living Foods period I got into a pattern of water fasting once a week for for 36 hours and completed a few 3.5 day total water fasts. It is noteworthy that during the 3.5 day water fasts I seemed to always notice hitting a new level of awareness in the last 24 hours and there was a deep desire to continue, but I had to return to work.
During the past 5 or so years I’ve done several 1-2 day water fasts.
My goal is to return to a 100% Living Foods life style and planning for this fast to be the beginning. Why? On my initial entry into Living Foods I did not do any fasting and it took about 8 months to lose the 40 pounds I was overweight. Life was great, to say the least. But, through the next year or so when I incorporated the limited fasting I noticed many remarkable changes in my system. So from experience I know: 1) that a Living Foods lifestyle by it self is fantastic; and 2) supplemented with moderate fasting it gets better. Now I want to find out what a Living Food life style supplemented by aggressive fasting will be like.
Planning on 30-40 days with most days 100% wheatgrass sprinkling in some 1,2 or 3 day water fasts. If the need arises I will use vegi/fruit juices. To prepare for the fast went almost 100% Living Foods 1/1/2010 and maintained 100% Living Foods for past 7 days.
My last food of any type was Wed (2010-01-13) at 6:00PM, it is now almost 6:00PM today, so got two days in. Did an enema yesterday that did not go well since I’ve not yet received the recently ordered enema kit, used prepared bottles only managing to implement about 7ozs of water. So, I then did a salt water flush that was very successful.
My enema kit still did not arrive so did another Salt water flush today.
Fast is going real well, the only thing I am fearing at this point are the social issues. Partners, friends and family just don’t realize why we, that want to live a healthy life, are so intent on being so different. If the social issues interfere to the point where I am not able to meet my goals I will be considering going somewhere like Tom’s place for 30-40 days. I am very much committed.
I am keeping a log and will try to post every so often.
BTW I’ve purchased Tom’s e-books and studied the fasting book. GREAT STUFF- THANKS Tom!
Age: 65
Weight: 165 lbs at start of fast, was a bit more than that 1/1/10 but my Living Foods approach as specified above helped a bit.
Height: 5 ft. 7 in
*NOTE : When you see me write “Living Foods” it is a synonym I use for “Raw Food”. Why? When I tell people that I follow a “Raw Food” life style they think all kinds of weird stuff, evidenced by their expressions and questions. When I say “Living Foods” there is rarely a negative reaction.
Hi Bill, I’m intrigued about incorporating the wheatgrass into my fasting schedule! Please tell me some more of your experiences with it, and why you plan on using it exclusively?
I try NOT to tell others (nonbelievers) that I’m fasting. Mo