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nespeculate · 06-20-2007, 05:17 PM

Hi all ... I found these threads useful in formulating my own fasting plan. Since last Tuesday, I have fasted on water with lime, and some fresh squeezed orange juice (maybe 2-3 cups per day, spaced out to keep my metabolism stoked). The first couple of days, I found that I still needed my daily Sugar-Free Red Bull (don't ask), but haven't touched that sauce in nearly a week.

By the way, my purpose for fasting: cleaning the system out and weight loss.

As of Saturday, I experienced a horrible case of constipation, and took a Fleet Phospho-Soda to clean me out. That was, as I see it, an uncomfortable mistake. I was RETAINING water for a full day after taking it, even though I was going, um, liquid #2. And chugging water. I felt terribly, and literally, drained. Luckily, after that, it has been nothing but smooth sailing, and my energy level has gone through the roof. Looking back: I should have done an enema instead.

I tried 3 full days of only water (Thurs-Fri-Sat), but that wasn't working for my energy level, and I experienced little to no weight loss over 3 days! Adding a bit of OJ for me has stoked my fire, contributed to steady weight loss, and helped me walk 4 miles per day.

At this rate, with this clarity of outlook and newfound reliance on my own body to provide for me, I can see why people would fast for extended periods of time. As is, since I am including some juices, I would like to accomplish a 40 day juice and water fast. At this rate, I can't see why I wouldn't make it.

PS - I AM a health care professional, I DO work 40+ hours a week, and I am CERTAINLY faced with temptations. But so far, so good!!!!

Thanks for reading!

06-20-2007, 05:17 PM	#141 (permalink)
nespeculate Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	new to fasting ... and loving it! Hi all ... I found these threads useful in formulating my own fasting plan. Since last Tuesday, I have fasted on water with lime, and some fresh squeezed orange juice (maybe 2-3 cups per day, spaced out to keep my metabolism stoked). The first couple of days, I found that I still needed my daily Sugar-Free Red Bull (don't ask), but haven't touched that sauce in nearly a week. By the way, my purpose for fasting: cleaning the system out and weight loss. As of Saturday, I experienced a horrible case of constipation, and took a Fleet Phospho-Soda to clean me out. That was, as I see it, an uncomfortable mistake. I was RETAINING water for a full day after taking it, even though I was going, um, liquid #2. And chugging water. I felt terribly, and literally, drained. Luckily, after that, it has been nothing but smooth sailing, and my energy level has gone through the roof. Looking back: I should have done an enema instead. I tried 3 full days of only water (Thurs-Fri-Sat), but that wasn't working for my energy level, and I experienced little to no weight loss over 3 days! Adding a bit of OJ for me has stoked my fire, contributed to steady weight loss, and helped me walk 4 miles per day. At this rate, with this clarity of outlook and newfound reliance on my own body to provide for me, I can see why people would fast for extended periods of time. As is, since I am including some juices, I would like to accomplish a 40 day juice and water fast. At this rate, I can't see why I wouldn't make it. PS - I AM a health care professional, I DO work 40+ hours a week, and I am CERTAINLY faced with temptations. But so far, so good!!!! Thanks for reading!