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- Breaking the fast and post-fast quaetions!
by #171636
141 min
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Hello, I am on day 18 of my water fast. This is my first fast ever!! I will probably do somewhere between 21 to 25 days on water and then few more days, on juice before i start re-feeding. ... ... How do I go about breaking the fast properly, and hopefully not gaining any weight. How soon can I start having cooked food like soup, boiled veggies etc to begin with and then other cooked foods. I will be trying my bestest to not go back to my old eating habits of course. ... How long do i have to be really careful about what I eat so i don’t get sick? ... ... Also, I have had the worst taste in my throat, ...
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- Can you take multi vitamins during water fasting and the salt water flus...
by CherryBerry227
6 h
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Can you? Or will it defeat the whole purpose? I’m planing a water fast in the next few months and I want every piece of information I can find. I’m thinking of doing a 60-100 day water fast. ... ... Some say you can take vitamins but other say you can’t. My grandmother has some veggie vitamins and fruit vitamins that she says I should take everyday’ but I’m nit sure if I should take those during my fast. ... ... ( I know I am quite cage on the details, but I haven’t really had a chance to look t the vitamin labels yet. ... ... Anyone who has done 60+ days of water fasting, did you have to take vitamins ...
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- Need a companion for water fast
by Nanu
14 h
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Hey there, I am water fasting for 3 weeks to cleanse my body before going on a raw diet. I can’t wait for the kilos (or pounds) to shed, but am looking for the clear mind and packs of energy people are talking about while fasting. ... ... Anyone would like to start fasting tomorrow? ... ... Thanks ... [End]
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- Water fast and smoking cigarettes/marijuana
by Doobius99
17 h
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I’m 27 male and overweight by 30 lbs. I’ve fasted twice before(for weight loss). The first one was 4 days followed by juice fasting for 2 days, where I lost and kept off 10 lbs. I used marijuana maybe once a day (mornings mostly!) to take the edge off of the fast and seemed to help. I also smoked maybe 2 cigarettes during this fast. ... second time fasting, I was smoking cigarettes more heavily, and I was using marijuana about once a day. I went for 6 days and didn’t lose a pound. ... I know this topic has come up before, but I want to see what people now think about fasting and marijuana use in ...
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- Day 7 - holy heartburn!!
by emsayshello
18 h
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Hello all, I just wanted to get some advice on how to soothe my heartburn. It started 2 days ago, but now it’s really, really bad. I almost think I may need to vomit (sorry, gross I know). Would it be bad to induce vomiting? Would taking a pepto bismol tablet interfere with my fast? Has anyone dealt with this? Is this maybe a good sign.. of detox? ... ... Lastly... Tonight, I will be a third of the way to my goal of 21 days on water! ... [End]
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- I made it!!
by snowflowr82
27 h
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Tonight marks the end of my 7 day fast yay I did it!! My left jaw/upper teeth pain is real bad tonight like a tooth ache but whole upper jaw is pulsing with my heartbeat :/ not sure what could be happening there I have no trama other than getting all four wisdom teeth out about 10 years ago?? Hope I’m not getting an abscess or something. We’ll see how I feel when I start refeeding tomorrow.. Rubbing my gums help for a minute then it just ebbs back hoping its gone by the morning and that I can sleep!! Thanks for the help and I appreciate this forum I’d be curious if anyone else got these sy ...
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- Re: I made it!!
by snowflowr82
25 h
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I may be extending my fast I’ve noticed a tender swelling in the roof of my mouth left side :/ [End]
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- Re: I made it!!
by burge
18 h
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i had a roof-of-the-mouth problem as well...but it seems better. if you avoid the dentist, maybe teething medecine for children...just a thought to numb the pain. [End]
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- Re: I made it!!
by snowflowr82
16 h
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Figured out I’ve developed thrush the whole roof of my mouth is swollen little bumps tender and a white coating :( ill need to continue to fast till my body fights it off. I’m down 13 lbs in 7 days just weighed first time this morning yay!! [End]
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- Re: I made it!!
by snowflowr82
16 h
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I swished a lil sea salt and baking soda in warm water around in my mouth at 3am I tossed and turned all night no real sleep for this gal :( I do feel a lil better this morning though I may do it again in a bit... I’m exhausted and even more exhausted when I think of all that needs to be done today :/ my sons graduation my other son has tball practice and I have a heavy box of stuff that I’m donatating to a family in need but I’m dreading carrying it I can’t make my husband a sandwich without laying down in between lol but I’m very thankful my body is healing itself and that I have an opti ...
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- Re: I made it!!
by Nanu
14 h
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Hey there! ... ... I will suggest that you do not break your fast until your body heals itself. This tooth ache can be a way your body is expelling the toxins it has inside.. I watched lots of video logs talking about how our body heals itself better when it is fasting. One woman saw her flue heal in 24 hours while she was fasting. Her family who had the same flue went weeks with it. ... ... Hope this helps! ... ... cheers ... ... Nanu [End]
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- Filter water for water fast
by WFgirl
29 h
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I am only water fasting for weight loss can I just drink filtered water instead of distilled water? I am fasting for 40 days . [End]
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- Today is day 6 (weigh-in update)
by emsayshello
33 h
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Hi all, I’m on day 6 today and I’m feeling relatively good. I’m not feeling as energetic, but I’m resting a lot. ... ... So I finally weighed myself this morning (just after waking up though.. I was still half asleep). I was a little upset to see that I had only lost four pounds. While I’m not doing this primarily for the weight loss, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t something I looked forward to... Well, actually I lost FOURTEEN pounds. Yes, math is hard when you’re still sleeping. That, or my eyes weren’t yet in focus! :) Although probably half of that is water weight, it’s still pretty enc ...
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- Re: Today is day 6 (weigh-in update)
by GooseHinson
27 h
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Hello, I’m writing in because I too am on Day 6. It’s encouraging to see ppl who are fasting like me and we’re on the same day. Just wanna encourage you too by letting you know someone out there is fasting too. For the last 5 days, I’ve been thinking about food, reading about food, what kind of recipes I will be preparing. Looking at good food. I know what you mean and can emphasize. What keeps me going is that I don’t wanna waste this fast, just like you. My goal is to do between 14 to 21 days. The purpose is to lower my blood pressure naturally. Keep chugging the water! [End]
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- Re: Today is day 6 (weigh-in update)
by emsayshello
20 h
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That’s hilarious! I have been planning future meals too... and pinning vegan recipes on Pinterest like crazy. I’m happy to hear you’re planning a relatively long fast too.. some have done 40.. eek! Maybe one day I’ll gather the strength to attempt that too. Right now, 21 days already feels like an eternity. Well, we should definitely keep in touch, I need all the motivation I can get and I’m happy to do the same for you. Good luck! ... [End]
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- Re: Today is day 6 (weigh-in update)
by burge
18 h
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You BOTH are a riot! Day 19 almost over here, and I have never stopped thinking about the re-feed and meals that will follow. Even looked at some beans at the store today. ... ... I would not throw out the frozen stuff. Just wait. I have over 30 bottles of grade A craft beer in my fridge...and I have to wait another month, perhaps! Maybe more! Some beautiful stouts........ ... ... I also did it to lower blood pressure. 1 pound of fat is equivalent to 1 mile of blood, since EVERY cell needs blood to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. I have lost over 15 kg...30 pounds...that is alot of mile ...
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- Re: Today is day 6 (weigh-in update)
by emsayshello
16 h
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@Burge, it’s funny because it’s true! We’re all thinking about the same thing haha. But in all seriousness, your progress sounds great. I wish I could fast forward to day 19, or day 21 for that matter! Keep it up :) ... [End]
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- Re: Today is day 6 (weigh-in update)
by snowflowr82
16 h
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I’m in a healing crisis here on day 8 and food and the thought makes me feel sick but a cpl days ago I loved talking and thinking abt it lol! Hoping to be over with this crisis soon I was going to end my fast today and was looking forward to some watermelon but developed oral thrush all of a sudden abt a day and a half ago and didn’t figure out what was going on till last night :/ hope my watermelon doesn’t go bad before I can use it!!! Good luck guys this is a slow painful process for me right now but I’m happy my body is getting rid of this yeast problem I’ve had candida for a long time ...
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- Day 23 - tired of being tired
by lazytomato
36 h
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Hi guys, ... ... I’m on day 23 of water only fasting...actually, 24 if counting by hours :) ... ... Ever since day 18, I’ve been getting increasingly tired. Sometimes I’d sleep around the clock and still feel tired when I wake and need to take a nap in the afternoon. I’ve been reading around and it seems that others have been getting 3-4 hours of sleep with lots of energy. ... ... I try to rest as much as I could, but it doesn’t matter what I do, I just get so tired! ... ... Just wondering if I’m in profound detoxification (I’m still having detoxification symptoms) and the tiredness is due to toxaemia or the ...
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- Re: Day 23 - tired of being tired
R by chirontherainbowbridge
35 h
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rest and heal. Never compare yourself to others, when it comes to water fasting. What goes on with you is YOUR normal, and it always changes also. Rest is the very best approach -- get as much as you can, with eyes closed, as it contributes greatly to healing. ... ... When you can, also try to get a lot of fresh air, some sun, and some full, deep breathing. People forget that we are essentially oxygen-based, and breathing is all important, for oxygenating the body. Also, the lungs are one of the four main eleminative organs. ... ... ... ... C [End]
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- Re: Day 23 - tired of being tired
by burge
18 h
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I am wrapping up Day 19, and I have been tired the whole damn time! It is what it is. If I do not sit on the train or in the classroom, my heartbeat is fast. ... ... Try to take it easy, hang in as long as you can...try to go out on a high! ... [End]
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- Support/buddy
by shgr37
53 h
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Good Evening everyone! I will be starting a 5 day water fast tomorrow & would love a buddy/mentor or just someone to give me that extra motivation :-) ... Thanks in advance!! [End]
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- Re: Support/buddy
by shadowsaround
38 h
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i would love to be your fasting buddy. email me as sweet.movess@gmail.com and we will go from there. [End]
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- Re: Support/buddy
by emsayshello
32 h
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Hey, welcome and good luck! I’m on day 6 (of 21) so I could also use a fasting buddy. Feel free to PM me. ... [End]
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- Darn it...
by stellalittlehat
64 h
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I messed up and broke down yesterday- actually 1:30 at night today,after I broke my fast...I ate god knows what and I felt horrific...after 8 days of success...almost 9...gggrrrrr ... anyway, I guess I did 8 days this time and it’s ok if I get back on the fast ... I will start again tomorrow, taking it one day at a time, but at the same time hoping to beat my 8.5 days record...I am a weak girl but strong at heart...I will prevail! [End]
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- Re: Darn it...
by burge
43 h
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you ATE? wow! I would break with fresh juice ONLY. Otherwise, you will hurt yourself. [End]
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- Re: Darn it...
by stellalittlehat
39 h
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yeap...I messed up...I am not very good at controlling myself... [End]
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- Re: Darn it...
by burge
18 h
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HA HA HA! Who is? ... [End]
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- Re: Darn it...
by stellalittlehat
16 h
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I know, right?? anyway I am on a juice fast as we speak and I am planning to go for 5 days maybe,keep going with the weight loss,and when I am ready I will go back to only water...we’ll see...compared to water fasting, juice fasting in a walk in the park:)))good luck on yours and stay strong! [End]
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- Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by snowflowr82
3 days
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Hi I am ending day 5 of a 7 day water only fast and everything seems to be going well and normal as in increasing weakness random aches and pains in ribs and neck and a pretty constant desire to crack my left wrist. The question I have is I’ve been getting cramping in my calf and thigh muscles just an achy cramp like on the verge of a Charlie horse. I had this happen ALOT while pregnant, I recently had a blood test in the last few weeks actually last week of April and though it showed my potassium in range it was only two off from being the very lowest. My question is how stable is potassi ...
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by snowflowr82
3 days
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I want to add I am on my cycle :/ started 2nd day of fast not sure if that would effect anything appreciate your time sorry for the tmi but felt it may be relevant ? [End]
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by chrisb1
3 days
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If potassium deficiencies occur at all on a water fast, where this is also quite rare, they usually occur on or around day 20 or so. ... On a 7 day fast your concerns are unfounded. ... A pre-fast diet is important in the prevention of any deficiencies, so what were you eating leading up to the fast? ... ... Chrisb1. [End]
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by snowflowr82
3 days
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Mostly vegetarian some fish and lean meats like turkey and chicken and a good multivitamin most days. One more thing this is about BP I’ve always been very low my whole life I’m usually around 100/60 sometimes 92/58 even pregnant I was like max 115/70 how much lower does it go on a fast in general I get very dizzy faint (I just bend over it goes away) my last dr instructed me to eat more salt lol because I black out and get dizzy even on a normal basis in the mornings when I wake up. I will say I was on a 9 day fast a cpl years ago and was on this sight and did ok I did have the same dizzy ...
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by snowflowr82
3 days
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Let me clarify I don’t black out as in pass out I just go temporarily blind I’m so used to it I still walk around even blind (only lasts abt 5 seconds) [End]
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by burge
65 h
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I did that blackout without passing out on Day 12. I was on a warm crowded train. I got off, the cool air revived me. But, yeah, I was worried. And like you, potassium was my main concern. ... ... I realize the people here are mostly hard core, but if you feel you have to juice some spinach, kale, carrot, tomato or even a banana. Being strict on the water fast is not worth teh risk of your life. Your BP and heart rate/beat can be affected. [End]
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by chrisb1
66 h
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Low BP can be normal for many, but the thing to be careful of on a fast is any SUDDEN large change, as this represents a need for breaking the fast on safety grounds. ... Dizziness or what is termed medically as ”Orthostatic Hypotension” usually occurs for most because of a drop in BP to the head, and occurs when standing up too quickly; this can be dangerous because of the possibility of blackouts and injury because of this. ... Always stand from a sitting or lying down position very slowly on a fast, and this should not occur. ... It is advised to rest as much as possible on a fast as well to av ...
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by snowflowr82
59 h
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Thanks :) I’m doing good key for me is drinking enough water and I feel better! Lots of fatigue today and weakness only a couple dizzy spells which I’m very used to been happening since I was young teenager and I’m now 30 :) thanks for your input tomorrow is my last day fasting and will start Thursday with watermelon and fresh orange juice [End]
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by chrisb1
58 h
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Water needs vary on a fast vary from person to person, but a generally accurate guide by many is to drink according to thirst, and thirst only. Excess water only serves to overload the kidneys and inhibits if not prevents detox altogether. Quite a bit of our water needs on a fast are met by the breakdown of adipose tissue, where much water is stored. Any excess though is seen as harmful, whether this be food (obesity) or air (hyperventilation) or whatever. ... Well done on your fast, and I hope you feel all the better for it. ... ... Chrisb1. [End]
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- Re: Day 5 of 7 question about potassium
by snowflowr82
58 h
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Thanks I drink like 64-80 something oz per day so around whats daily recommended :) I have one more quick question the roof of my mouth on my left side is sore and achy it’s a small area prob size of a dime right before my throat. Any ideas what that could be? Ohh and getting acid reflux on and off since day 2 like 1-2 times a day ill say I never had that even pregnant twice lol [End]
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- Fasting, working and weight loss - Looking for a buddy
by mannequin6
4 days
85
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I’m looking for a fasting buddy, AND i have a question. How much visible weight loss have you experienced during your fasts? Do you see any change in your lower body, in thighs, calves... etc? How long into the fast, and do the results remain after the fast? Thank you for taking the time to reply. I’m starting a water fast tomorrow, planning it to last a week for now. I’m looking to experience the health benefits as well as the weight loss, and am very keen to see the positive effects on my skin (plenty of blemishes...). I have fasted 2-4 days, many times, but it’s been some time since my ...
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- anyone fasted while working?
by inthemoment
5 days
85
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I’d like to do at least a 7 or 14 day fast but work, I am overweight and heard that overweight people have more energy while fasting? Anyone have any experience with this. I know in the past when I get to the 4th day I usually feel great it’s the first 3 days i feel awful. [End]
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- Re: anyone fasted while working?
by burge
4 days
68
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I am WAY overweight, and I did not get the energetic feeling. Of course, I did not die, either, so all-in-all, I feel I win. ... ... I work. I teach. Haven’t missed a day, though I did almost blackout on the train to work. got off. got the next train. wasn’t even late. ... ... You can do it. It may suck. It may not. GO, find out. [End]
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- Re: anyone fasted while working?
by Herbsman
4 days
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Hi ... ... In my experience it should be no problem, fasted multiple times with very physical work, and a shitload of people besides me. ... ... Only problem is the healing crisis, my last 16 day (juice) fast, i became just evil and psychopatic on day 10, i was thinking it sure was time to stop, an very big feeling of unease, just feeling down crazy and plain nuts, that is somewhat troublesome with many peoples besides/with you working. ... ... Though behold the next day, was golden once again, i just went through a cleansing crisis at that day. Had 2 during my last fast. Most days are great some are def ...
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- painful spasms in esophagus
by waterfasting101
5 days
39
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Today is day 4 of my water fasting and I still have spasms that are painful and annoying from the first day of water fasting. They are continuous throughout the day and it gets worse when I drink water. It feels like an icy/hot feeling, then like the esophagus contracting and relaxing multiple times which causes me some pain in the middle of my chest right where the sternum is. I have never had this feeling before and am wondering is this a detox symptom? I want to know if it will get better because I plan to continue for 26 more days. [End]
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- new to fasting - day 3
by emsayshello
5 days
104
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I’ve done plenty of 1 and 2 day water fasts but I’m new to trying a more long-term fast. I’m shooting for 21 days. I have been pretty lucky so far.. no hunger pangs really. I did have a bit of a headache yesterday, but I took a nap.. slept it off and I was fine. I know I’m not totally in the clear, but I’m prepared to deal with potential hunger/headaches in the next few days or so. Here is what I was not ready for.. I CANNOT stop thinking about food. Seriously. Every minute, it’s all I can think about. Any advice on the mental aspect of this? I’m trying to distract myself, but no luck real ...
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- Re: new to fasting - day 3
by saywhatagain
5 days
76
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You sound like someone who may benefit from a longer fast but you can only do the best you can. When you are hungry, drink water, also sipping on hot water can nourish your mind a bit. [End]
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- Re: new to fasting - day 3
by emsayshello
5 days
70
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That sounds like a brilliant suggestion. I’ll see if that helps calm my mind. I’m a big tea drinker, but hot water may have to do for now! ... ... So.. something kind of frightening happened to me tonight. I took a shower, but it was a little longer than usual because I was washing my hair. I don’t know if I was over exerting myself, but I have been bursting with energy today so I don’t know if that was it, but I felt really dizzy and faint. I rushed out of the shower and made it to my bed (dripping wet!) and just tried to catch my breath. It took me a couple minutes to feel okay. In those coup ...
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- Re: new to fasting - day 3
by burge
4 days
56
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I am finishing up Day 16, and I am STILL tempted by food. I live in an area where neighbors are all close...and with the windows open, i gotta say, they can COOK! ... ... But, I can handle the suffering. ... ... As for the shower, washing my hair wears me out. Actually, standing gets my heart beating. I check my pulse many times a day, and walking is almost aerobic (OK, not quite, but my pulse is faster than normal). But blood pressure is down, so I figure it is part of the process. ... ... I am weak most days, but if I can get a seat on the train, I have no worries. [End]
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- Re: new to fasting - day 3
by emsayshello
4 days
51
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Okay that makes sense. I’m glad to hear something that explains it. It was really scary.. I was afraid I’d pass out and drown in the shower! I’ll try to keep my showers short from now on. Since you are on day 16, can I ask if you had any issue with dry eyes early on in the fast? I’m on day 4 and my eyes are pretty bloodshot and uncomfortably dry. Visine only gives me relief for like 10 minutes. It’s no big deal, I can definitely deal with it, but it still sucks! How long are you planning to fast? I hope I can make it as long as you have! ... [End]
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- Re: new to fasting - day 3
by saywhatagain
4 days
52
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I would definitely avoid any type of shampoos, conditioners, lotions, any chemical type of products, I am almost certain that this is what caused the problems while you were in the shower. Use some type of natural soap with no chemicals, otherwise the only thing that should touch your skin is plain water. I never had dry eyes even during long fasts, don’t know what this would indicate exactly. [End]
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- Re: new to fasting - day 3
by burge
65 h
72
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I tell you the problems I have had and the problems others have had are very different. MANY have dry/red eyes. I didn’t have noticeably dry eyes, and if they were red or bloodshot, I didn’t notice...but I barely look in the mirror...and when I do, I do not look at my eyes. [End]
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- Re: new to fasting - day 3
by emsayshello
59 h
33
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Thanks for the replies guys! I don’t think I can go without soap, so I’m going to try a health food store and see if I can find something natural. As for the red eyes, I found out visine can make it worse (who knew?) so I’m just going to try and let it pass. Today is day 5.. 16 days to go! ... [End]
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- Start Small
by FastTime100
5 days
84
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Hi, ... ... My long fasts have always been when I could ”get away from it all”. Now I am trying to fast while doing normal day-to-day stuff. So, I will start small. Right now, I will just do 24-hour fast and see how it goes. Wimpy, I know, compared to the other posts I see. But even a 24-hour fast has many benefits. And my next fast will be longer! ... ... So, here goes! 24-hour fast! Hope everyone else’s fasts are going great and that you all are receiving many health benefits. [End]
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- Re: Start Small
by burge
5 days
68
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Day 15 of my first REAL long term fast, and I gotta say, starting small is a good solid start. I probably shoulda done just a 7-day fast. but i am stubborn (I am my father’s son). So, I am going for it. While keeping up with my other duties. I am very weak and tired, but I will be OK if I pay attention to my body. ... ... Do not feel weak or embarrassed for starting small...cautious is SMART! [End]
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- Re: Start Small
by FastTime100
4 days
45
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Thanks so much - and I am very impressed with how you are doing! How many days will you be fasting? ... ... Stubborn is good - especially when it comes to doing something good for your health. You guys inspire and motivate me! [End]
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- Re: Start Small
by burge
4 days
45
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Not sure how long I will do it...seems sometimes I will never eat again. I hope to go to completion. I do not plan to eat till June. [End]
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- Re: Start Small
by saywhatagain
5 days
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There is nothing wrong with shorter fasts, you can still get great benefits from them. This forum is not only for people doing 30 day fast, but for everyone that benefits from water fasts of all types. [End]
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- Re: Start Small
by FastTime100
4 days
42
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Thank you! And, yes, there are many benefits from all periods of water-only fasting. :) [End]
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- Started Fast
by FastTime100
6 days
76
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Hi, I just started water-only fast. Wish me luck! Hope to heal fatigue and some muscle injuries. Thanks! [End]
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- Re: Started Fast
by stellalittlehat
6 days
56
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good luck and may the force be with you!!:) ... I am on Day 7, and feeling sleepy, a little hungry still, my head hurts, but I am very proud of myself! ... sending you good energy!!:D [End]
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- Re: Started Fast
by FastTime100
6 days
56
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May the force be with you as well! 7 days - that is amazing. If you can do it, I can, too. How long will you be fasting? Why are you fasting? Is this your first fast? Have you seen any benefits yet? ... ... I am such a baby - I struggle the entire time I fast. My longest if over 4 days. I hope to fast until down to a good running weight. I am going to try to do Boston Marathon next year. Although my primary motivation to fast is for my health. The fatigue I go through can be overwhelming at times! ... ... Thanks so much for the good thoughts! I am sending you many as well. [End]
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- Re: Started Fast
by stellalittlehat
6 days
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seriously...if I can do it, anybody can...I swear I am obsessed with food, but this time it’s me vs the weakness and I will win...lol...anyway I haven’t fasted longer than 5 days before, but this time I hope and pray I will...I want to go up to 40 days, or completion maybe when true hunger returns, but that is just a dream, and all I can really expect is one more day...I am fasting for all the benefits, and for the weight loss that comes with it...I hope to start eating better when I come out of it, less sweets, more healthy choices...again good luck with everything and be stronger than th ...
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- Re: Started Fast
by FastTime100
6 days
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You have no idea how much your words help me. I do not like to be hungry, and the least little bit of stress makes me want to give in. ... ... 40 days sounds incredible. What about your weight getting too low? Good luck with healthy choices when going back to eating. I try to eat as raw as possible, but it is hard! All the TV ads, and restaurants, and other people eating great tasting food that is not healthy. You can do it. If you can fast, then you can eat healthy. ... ... Thanks again! [End]
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- Looking for Fasting Buddy
by FastTime100
6 days
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Hi, I would love to find a fasting buddy! Is anyone interested? Please let me know! Thanks & hope all of your fasts are going great! [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by Igb2htalmh
5 days
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Hi, I am interested! [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by FastTime100
4 days
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Great! What are your thoughts? I would love to do a 7-day water-only fast. What do you think? [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by emsayshello
4 days
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Hello to the both of you. I’m on day 4 of a water-only fast. This is my first long fast. Looking for a buddy as well! ... [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by FastTime100
4 days
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All right! I started my 7-day water-only fast at 8:30 am CST. I will reach out when I run into issues. You guys can email me at chrisaw118@tx.rr.com. ... ... Thanks! We can do this!! [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by Igb2htalmh
4 days
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Hi! ... ... I am going to fast for 5 days a week and eat for 2. Today I start my 3 days of water only. I will then eat lightly and then fast again. ... ... We can and are doing this! :) ... [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by emsayshello
4 days
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Sounds good! The first three days weren’t easy but they weren’t incredibly hard either. I did run into some issues (a dizzy spell in the shower) and now I’m being tortured with really red, dry eyes, but I’m going to keep pushing! The sensation of hunger is already gone, now it’s just a matter of fighting the temptation. We can do it :) ... [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by FastTime100
4 days
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For me, hunger comes and goes. I have never had it completely go away, but four days is my longest fast so far. ... ... Sorry about your dry eyes. I usually feel aches and pains at various places, and that lets me know where my body is healing. ... ... So, I made it through the lunch hour! You guys are doing great. And, yes, we can do this. :) [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by FastTime100
4 days
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Great! This is a periodic fast for you, right? ... ... This is the lunch hour for me. I feel a little tired, but I will persevere. ... ... You are right - we can and are doing this! I look forward to your updates. [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by FastTime100
68 h
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Sorry, I am going to start with intermittent fasting and build from there. Long water-only fasts are not working for me right now. You guys are doing great! I’ll be back. [End]
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- Re: Looking for Fasting Buddy
by emsayshello
60 h
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That’s not a bad idea; I basically did the same to build up to this water fast. I used to do 24-48 hr fasts all the time, but this is the first time I’ve done anything longer than 2 days. I wish you luck on your intermittent fasting! ... ... Today is day 5 for me but I’m a little concerned because I have a reception to go to this weekend. I’m going to just take it a day at a time, but this Saturday will surely be a test! ... [End]
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- Day 6!!
by stellalittlehat
7 days
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YES! I outdid myself by one day!I have lost 7 pounds so far, not so much but it’s cool, I look way skinnier than my 123 pounds so it’s all good...I feel strong and not nauseous anymore so why not maybe stick it out?I hope I do:) ... so long everybody!stay positive! [End]
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- was told by a deep transe meditator that the tumor is caused by leaky gu...
by rawrnr
8 days
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- tumor is back after 23-24 days on water
by rawrnr
8 days
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Hey! ... ... The retroperitoneum tumor is back to FULL SIZE! ... ... I returned to my vegan, mostly raw diet after the fast I did over xmas....... ... had an ultrasound and its back! ... ... i am fasting right now over May 24 weekend.... see how many more days I can do while teaching Phys ed... ... ... Advise?? [End]
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- Re: tumor is back after 23-24 days on water
by chrisb1
8 days
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I cannot remember if surgical removal was an option rawrnr, as this could be a good starting point. ... This type of tumor is a sarcoma, and usually cancerous rather than benign. ... I would seek help from this website as they are the experts..... ... http://www.cancertutor.com/ ... ... Chrisb1. [End]
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- Re: tumor is back after 23-24 days on water
by burge
7 days
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I’m teaching Science, and it is all I can do to not die...PE? Goooooood luck! Seriously, be careful! [End]
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- Re: tumor is back after 23-24 days on water
by rawrnr
7 days
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Ive been dealing with this for a year now ... IT IS BENIGN! ... But HUGE and taking over my space down there... ... not attached to anything ... PLEASE read my posts from xmas time for more into before helping ... THX ... [End]
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- Warm cold feeling in my throat and esophagus
by waterfasting101
8 days
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This is day 1 of my water fasting and i have this warm/cold or like an icy hot feeling in my esophagus and throat. It also feels like a lump in my esophagus and throat like behind the collar bone. It is very annoying. What could it be? [End]
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- I messed up my refeed (doh!)...
by Kate1960
8 days
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I ended my fast several days ago in the middle of day 19. My first three days of refeeding were uneventful. Started out with three oz. of papaya every two hours on day one; four oz. of cantaloupe every three hours day two and moved on to steamed zucchini day three. It’s day four that I started fouling up. I was trying to be mindful of advice a fasting doctor gave me to ensure that I be fully out of ketosis before introducing any protein into my diet. Well I had used a ketone stick that morning to test my urine and it showed that I was no longer in ketosis (have learned since that those sti ...
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- Re: I messed up my refeed (doh!)...
by Lee Chance
8 days
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PM Kate 1960, ... ... I understand how hard the refeeding process can be and that’s always something I struggle with even days before my fast ends (fearful of how I’m going to eat and how prepared my fridge will be) I havent suffered from edema but my gut has been distended bfore after over-eating and my legs and ankles have been swollen as well. My advice, if you can, try to go back to the liquid form. I normally try to do it for about half the time i fasted and then start to put in solid vegetables and fruit. typically, I don’t add protein until the same amount of time has been passed that i ...
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- Re: I messed up my refeed (doh!)...
by saywhatagain
8 days
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Hey Kate, ... ... As you know from my previous posts during your fast, I feel that you had fasted longer than optimal for your body. I know that you and many people on this forum believe that there is no such thing as fasting too long, but I really do believe it depends on the person and some people can actually become less healthy by fasting longer than their body is ready for. Yes, you did make a mistake in your re-feeding but I believe the main factor in the symptoms you are experiencing is that your body is under an enormous amount of stress and your digestion and organs of elimination ha ...
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- Re: I messed up my refeed (doh!)...
by Kate1960
8 days
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I posted my experience on another forum that has a doctor on the board to answer questions. Don’t know if he’s right, but he thinks I had an allergic reaction to at least one of the food items. He suggests I do an elimination diet to identify the allergen. Food for thought. Saywhatagain, I respect your eastern beliefs, but don’t understand them and don’t know how one goes about determining whether or not one shouldn’t fast. I’m a pretty experieced faster and until this recent fasting experiece have had only positive results fasting. How does one differentiate between a healing crisis and w ...
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- Re: I messed up my refeed (doh!)...
by Kate1960
8 days
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Lee, your refeeding protocol is excellent and I regret not doing exactly what you suggested. I have taken a step back and am eating simple fruit and steamed veges only. [End]
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- Re: I messed up my refeed (doh!)...
by saywhatagain
8 days
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Hey Kate, yes the eastern way of thinking about how the body works is much different than what western nutrition understands it is also much different than modern homeopathy, but the more I learn about it, the more it seems that they were really on to something. I believe it is worth checking out for any avid faster or anyone trying to improve their health. A trained ayurvedic doctor will take your pulse and can tell you exactly when to fast and when to not fast by diagnosing what is going on with your body, mainly the nervous system and endocrine system. When I first came across ayurve ...
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- Dentistry & Fasting - Can I get Nitrous (Laughing Gas) after 3 weeks of ...
by Castiel
8 days
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Well, the title says it all. ... ... I have accidentally planned a fast that is ending the day after I am having dental treatment. So, on the 20th day of 21 days of planned fasting I am going to have a cavity filled. All they are doing is Nitrous Oxide and an injection into the gum. ... ... Does anyone know how the body reacts to Nitrous while in the midst of a fast? It does worry me slightly. [End]
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- Blackout
by burge
8 days
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Ok. Day 12 of the water fast. Have to ride a long, crowded train for an hour. Get on the train. It is crowded. Not overly hot, but my breathing never slows down. I start sweating profusely. I get closer to a seat, but not sitting. Good handle. I need fresh, cool air. My knees are getting week. I feel nauseous. THEN, it happens. My eyes are open, but I see nothing but black. I do not actually fall down, but I am weak. ... ... I get off, looking for a seat. No seats, but the cool, fresh air revives me. Figure I’ll grab the next train. I do, go to work, work... ... ... Water disgusts m ...
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- Re: Blackout
by stellalittlehat
8 days
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hey burge, so sorry for what you went through, but I think it’s expected...you were out and in a crowded place no less, no fresh air, it was a bad moment, that’s all, just rest as much as you can and don’t give up, unless it gets unbearable, or you can’t keep water down...but even if you do switch to juice, you will still lose tons of weight if you have more vegetable and less fruit types of juice...anyway I hope you feel better...:) [End]
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- Re: Blackout
by burge
7 days
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Thanks. Better today. But, I need to get on that train again Monday. Thinking about getting ready to switch to juice, if need be. Maybe just for a day or 2....maybe just for breakfast. ... ... Have to think about it...but safety SHOULD be #1. [End]
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 Major Heartburn during water fast
by mysticalmermaid
8 days
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http://curezone.com/upload/Members/new03/377155_312668852187447_1883184292_n.jpg ... ... Hello everyone, ... ... I have a question about water fasting that I hope someone may be able to answer. ... ... First, I decided to attempt a water fast for my terminal neurological disease called Multiple System Atrophy. I had completed a 4 day water fast many years ago and it was smooth sailing for the most part...hardly any negative symptoms at all. So I felt mentally prepared that this recent fast would be tolerable. I prepared myself with a mostly raw vegan diet and some superfood smoothies with Maca and chia s ...
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- Re: Major Heartburn during water fast
by Lee Chance
8 days
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Lisa, ... ... I’ve fasted on and off for the last 17 years but a few months ago I had much of the same experiance during my first day of fasting. My acid was so horrific I had to throw up and this continued throughout the night. I don’t eat bananas when I have heartburn, because they actually have a acidic reaction for me. ... ... Because this was only your 2nd day of fasting it would be okay to introduce more solid foods that are more alkaline. Oddly, I was able to trace back what my body had been taking in over the week prior to my fast. I realized this is what made it so hard and why I had such ...
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