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ivsala · 05-16-2009, 04:07 AM

In response to the querry of 93civicracer, I don't know if this will be of interest to you or not. I am on day 39 of a 40 day fast. I originally started on a ten day fast using the maple syrup,water, and lemon juice fast from some Master Cleanse I had tried several years back. I made twenty days on that one. After 4 days on this round, I was not into the taste, so I decided to just use water. In that ten days I went from 216 to 196 pounds. I felt so good I decided to go for 20, made it, and just decided to actually go for 40. I now weigh 167 lbs with one day to go. The only other thing I've had is about 6 grams of vitamin C powder a day with my water between day 10 to about day 20. I felt I didn't need this anymore and went to strickly water. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who is totally tired out by this regimen. Around day 20, I worked in the yard for about 8 hours without adverse effects. Any slumps I have had have been for 30 minutes or so, but that's about it. The only bother to me is that I am real regular. I have had movements the whole time up until these last 5 or 6 days. Don't know if I have cleansed so thoroughly, that there isn't anything left or what. I have taken epsom salt and water this evening to see if there is anything left, as I have an aversion to enemas, passing liquid without much color.

The toughest part is sitting with friends and family while they eat, especially in restaurants. I must say, though, that after awhile it seems almost natural and therefore eases the struggle of the mind over matter issues. I really feel amazingly better than I thought I would this far into such a radical fast. This may not be for everyone, but I can honestly say I would do again anytime I felt I had any kind of dehabilitating malady beginning, or attacking my health. All I can say, is that unless you feel things aren't going right in your body, I am livinb proof (at least to my self) that you won't starve to death or shrivel up and die, without eating for 40 days. Unless I die in my sleep tonight!!! Best of luck to you. PS....If curious....I'm 54.

05-16-2009, 04:07 AM	#53 (permalink)
ivsala Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	40 day water fast In response to the querry of 93civicracer, I don't know if this will be of interest to you or not. I am on day 39 of a 40 day fast. I originally started on a ten day fast using the maple syrup,water, and lemon juice fast from some Master Cleanse I had tried several years back. I made twenty days on that one. After 4 days on this round, I was not into the taste, so I decided to just use water. In that ten days I went from 216 to 196 pounds. I felt so good I decided to go for 20, made it, and just decided to actually go for 40. I now weigh 167 lbs with one day to go. The only other thing I've had is about 6 grams of vitamin C powder a day with my water between day 10 to about day 20. I felt I didn't need this anymore and went to strickly water. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who is totally tired out by this regimen. Around day 20, I worked in the yard for about 8 hours without adverse effects. Any slumps I have had have been for 30 minutes or so, but that's about it. The only bother to me is that I am real regular. I have had movements the whole time up until these last 5 or 6 days. Don't know if I have cleansed so thoroughly, that there isn't anything left or what. I have taken epsom salt and water this evening to see if there is anything left, as I have an aversion to enemas, passing liquid without much color. The toughest part is sitting with friends and family while they eat, especially in restaurants. I must say, though, that after awhile it seems almost natural and therefore eases the struggle of the mind over matter issues. I really feel amazingly better than I thought I would this far into such a radical fast. This may not be for everyone, but I can honestly say I would do again anytime I felt I had any kind of dehabilitating malady beginning, or attacking my health. All I can say, is that unless you feel things aren't going right in your body, I am livinb proof (at least to my self) that you won't starve to death or shrivel up and die, without eating for 40 days. Unless I die in my sleep tonight!!! Best of luck to you. PS....If curious....I'm 54. Last edited by ivsala; 05-16-2009 at 04:59 AM.