I have similar problem. I broke my first fast with a cake and got so sick that I would never do that again. Now although I’m still not very good at breaking a fast, I find that I don’t eat as much. I get fuller sooner. Too rich, sugary food makes me nauseous. I crave mostly fruits and vegetables. Most of all, I can’t even stand the smell of fast food anymore. Being a former fast food addict, that is the most precious gift fasting has ever done for me. So I focus on the positive changes, and work on the improvement a day at a time. By the way, I will be starting another fast tomorr ...
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Thank you everyone for your advice and concern. I had a restless night. Finally it dawned on me to sip carbonated tonic water and basically sleep upright for the heart burn. While I value everyone’s input, I think the main purpose of the fast is to listen and be gentle with my body. If my heart burn is severe enough, I will break my fast. But for now my body tells me it is not ready yet. All I can say is what a journey. Different issue everyday and you never know what is around the corner. I am just glad I’m not on this journey alone. So I’m not sweating the small stuff, because th ...
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Ok, I’m on my 11th day of my first water fast and thus far I’m really liking it and my body, mind and spirit are thanking me. However at night, I get these awful heart burn that is killing me. I know I have some acid reflux and usually eating sometime solves it. But while on fast, no food allow. I’m been drinking more water hoping to dilute the acid. And I believe I will ride this out. Any suggestion? Thanks in advance.   [End]
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Gosh, I feel your pain. Like you, I am also on the 10th day of my first water fast. However, and I hate to rub it in, I feel great. Today for the first time I was able to take a walk to the dog park, watch the sunset, study japanese at a local coffee shop and concentrate with clarity. My sense of smell is completely awaken. I am so atune to fragances that on my walk, I could pick up the smell of my favorite flower around the next corner. At the same time, men and women’s perfume overwhelmes me. Coffee never smell so good yet so strong. Overhearing others order cakes, bagels do not bug ...
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Keep a dream journal. There may be some very insightful stuff going on.   [End]
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I’m on day 6 of my water fast. Please allow yourself a lot of rest while you are on the fast. Believe me. I needed it. I was dizzy, weak, and had terrible headaches the first 2 days. I could barely concentration. But by the third day, since I’m learning Japanese, I review my Japanese grammar, watch Japanese drama online, and practice writing Japanese. I also paint and do calligraphy. I read books that I’ve accumulated. I take short walk around the neighborhood, not too far, in case I get dizzy. That’s only after the first two days. I love having this time to rest and recover.   [End]
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