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Originally Posted by Amandaaa

MightySunTzu...

Do you have any advice on how to stay satiated and keep your energy up throughout the fast-- like after Day 3...?

I'm starting my fast today, and I'm hoping to go for at least as long as you did. (I've been reading about fasting for years, I'm aware of the benefits and the detox process, and I'm prepared for what to expect.) But I have a serious "flavor addiction" -- I need to be able to taste some sort of flavor at least once or twice a day. So I was wondering... did you consume anything during your fast? Did you even allow yourself a piece of gum? Did you drink any green tea or black tea?

If not, then how did you keep your energy levels up? Do you have any advice on establishing a sleep schedule...or when to work out?

How much time did you spend outside?

Is there anything else that would help keep me going during an extended fast? ...What worked for you?

It is hard, not easy, to overcome an addiction. Say someone wants to overcome his addiction to raping little kids. Is it OK to just rape 1 kid a month? It is a good chance that it will be the hardest thing you ever do, but it is worth it. Going through withdrawel can be like hell. "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."
Friedrich Nietzsche

Here is how to keep energy levels up. Food is for building up what is breaking down in the body. Energy comes from sleep. Go without sleep for 3 days and eat all that you want and you will not have energy. Conversely do not eat for a month and go to sleep. You will sleep like a baby and have lots of energy. The child rapist says "where can I get enjoyment if I can't rape children."