30 Day Trial - Water Fasting

[Lucas]

I didn't think I was going to need a record of my 30 day trial of water fasting, but as today has been peculiar thus far, I felt I needed to record it somehow. What better place than this receptive community? I am always interested in doing things that get measurable results in small periods of time, and Fasting seems to me to be a great way to detoxify my body in a short period. I have also been looking for a way to shift my thinking about the foods I put into my body...many accounts of 30 days + of water fasting have told me that the faster experiences a profound change in how they look at food, portions and eating in general.


My fasting regimen consists of simply drinking distilled water, as well as at least one daily enema, though some recommend two, I will be adjusting as I go if I feel there have been benefits.

Day one consisted of cleansing myself with an enema and drinking distilled water (surprise). Of course this will be a record of purely physical, emotional and spiritual results...not much regimen change. Day one was simple. In fact, I didn't have much of an appetite anyway. I also slept a good portion of the day, I don't normally do that. I am not sure if it was related.

Yesterday was strange, I had a headache most of the day and my tongue felt filmy and tasted gross...even though I am easily drinking 1.5-2 gallons of water a day which normally combats bad breath I may encounter. I noticed that I talked about food a lot to friends/family...not many hunger pangs though.

Today is where it has got interesting...I have to get up at 5am on Thursdays, and today hunger pangs shot me out of bed on the first ring of the alarm. You would think that not eating would cause you to be tired, and while my body feels heavy, I feel perfectly alert. It feels like it will be a long but rewarding day. I will update later as Days 3-11 are supposed to be the killers.

[stellabeam]

Hi Lucas,

I am concerned that it is such a long fast! Can I ask how you are going to break it? I know it is really important that you break your fast properly.

The longest water fast I did was 7 days. There were a couple of days that I was crawling on hands and knees, just to get the bathroom because I was so weak. Other days I felt I had super human strength. Can't remember which days though.

Got to be careful how you break it. I know someone who did permanent damage to their liver, eating fish and chips straight after fasting.

We had a huge apricot tree in the garden and we broke our fast with apricots. Then salad from the garden over the next few days.


Stellabeam

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by stellabeam

Hi Lucas,

I am concerned that it is such a long fast! Can I ask how you are going to break it? I know it is really important that you break your fast properly.

The longest water fast I did was 7 days. There were a couple of days that I was crawling on hands and knees, just to get the bathroom because I was so weak. Other days I felt I had super human strength. Can't remember which days though.

Got to be careful how you break it. I know someone who did permanent damage to their liver, eating fish and chips straight after fasting.

We had a huge apricot tree in the garden and we broke our fast with apricots. Then salad from the garden over the next few days.


Stellabeam

I plan on breaking it with watered down juice, then juice, then vegetables, then some quinoa, while still maintaining the same amount of water intake before I make myself a nice vegan meal.

Today was surprisingly easy. I am quite strong in my resolve, though I keep looking up vegan recipes online, lol. I feel like I need to do this for myself. Just the ability of "can I say no to the addiction of food I have built up over the last 29 years?" I am not obese, but I still feel like I have a connection to food I dont want. I strongly need a paradigm shift in that department, and I need to jar myself with force.

So I am challenging my ego, and purifying my body. Bracing myself for the coming rapids.

[Lucas]

Day 4: Getting out of bed today was pure hell, lol. I barely had any energy and my reception and concept of time were severely off. I had to force myself to get up. Drinking 32oz of water in a short amount of time helped and after a 30 minute rest (after waking up, lol) I was able to get going.

After that I was fine for the most part. I still keep thinking about food and what I am going to eat when I am done. I had two intense hunger pains that shot up my chest that were easily quelled with water.

Not a bad day really.

[Bonkers]

Your going 30 days without food!? I'd highly recommend you don't as it will lead to serious internal damage or can even be fatal.

I'd say keep going until you stop pooing and your pee is always clear, as at that point your body is fully cleansed of its toxins and you no longer need to continue the fast.

[MasterD]

lol... big props if you can safely make that. though I would not recommend water fasting for THAT long without close medical supervision. 6 days already has tremendous benefits.

If you really want to fast longer, try master cleansing.

Also try to schedule some colon hydroscopy sessions in between if you can afford it, it has the equivalent of 20 enemas, so 3 sessions will give you the equivalent of 2 months of enemas.

If you really want to make it through the 30 days, good luck and curious to hear about your results.

[Lucas]

Thanks everyone, especially for the concern. However, if I could live 350 months (I was 29 in October, so thats 350 exactly) with the semi-typical North American diet (been a vegetarian for almost 2 years), then 1 month without food is not going to kill me. Thats merely .0028% of my life without it.

Even though I don't eat meat I still was eating prepackaged things with preservatives and refined sugar and I have been unable to break the habit...so I asked myself, "How could I shift my paradigm of food and eating, and do it with overwhelming force?" This was my answer. There are also the added effects of weight loss, stomach shrinking as well as full body detoxification. I personally don't think 6 days is enough time to clear myself of 30 years worth of toxin build up, especially in my colon.

The human body is resilient and designed to be able to go many many days without food. We are a culture that is addicted to food, and we don't even realize it because we need food to live yes...but not so much. We answer our body's whim for food almost every time it asks without questioning the motives. Capitalism has affected our diet as well. Food companies try and increase their bottom lines by reducing the amount of real food in their products and because we were raised with it, a lot of times we don't see it. Even when we do, we still tend to eat things that aren't good for us. Or at least I did...not horrendous, but still bad.

Then there is the fact that many people, even healthy ones will eat as solace from feelings they have...if they feel down they eat. Sometimes I would eat a little just because I was bored. I am not tremendously obese, maybe 20lbs overweight, but to me this was part of my problem. By fasting I can face those emotional issues head on, as I am stripped of my comforting mechanism.

Not to mention the spiritual benefits many people claim to have after 21 days of fasting or more. I am interested to see if my connectedness to the Universe increases, and that can only hep me with mindset, goal achievement, clarity, intention-manifestation and others.

While there may be some medical downsides somewhere, I think the benefits far outweigh the risks. My friends and family say I am crazy, but they say that about every thing I do, and then when I get results they ask me how to do it, lol. Life was meant for risk taking. I am not scared and I AM doing this, so again I appreciate the concern, and will keep you all updated on my progress.


DAY 5: I got out of bed with no problems.

I had forgot to tell everyone last night that the enema I gave myself resulted in some of the darkest, foul smelling substance to ever come out of my body. Supposedly after 48 hours, your intestines are clean of the normal bowel movements, so this is probably stuff that is stuck to the intestinal wall. There was also some mucusy stuff floating in the bowl. If anything really strange comes out, I will take a picture, lolol

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by Bonkers

I'd say keep going until you stop pooing and your pee is always clear, as at that point your body is fully cleansed of its toxins and you no longer need to continue the fast.

I only drink water as is, my pee is always clear on a regular basis.

[MasterD]

Nice testimonial I read from someone who did a similar program as you did, for only half of the days; pretty inspiring, really curious where you will be in 30 days!


I have been a Chiropractor and health practitioner for over 25 years. But it was only in the past 3 yrs. did I witness and finally experience a profound therapeutic regimen involving:

1)Fasting

2)Colonics (using ocean water)

3)Thalassotherapy

Fasting and colonics have been known for a long time as being highly beneficial for healing. But what got my attention was the way Pila took these ancient tools and uniquely combined them like a new recipe from some old fashion ingredients.

I met Pila 3yrs. ago; he had just been in a car accident and could hardly walk. I noticed his hair was gray and his health was compromised due to the stress of his life's situation. Pila told me he knew how to heal himself and was about to undertake a fast for 40 days. I was quite curious as to how this regimen would affect his injuries to his joints as well as his overall health.(Pila at the time was 57 yrs. Old.) His results were astonishing. Not only did he recover from his low back, hip, neck, arm, and leg injuries, his hair had gone from gray to brown. Pila was walking and working pain free in 2 month's time. None of my patients (including much younger patients) ever demonstrated such a remarkable recovery. In fact the great majority never recover from such injuries. Typically they continue needing alternative care indefinitely. These patients suffer from relapses, osteoarthritis, residual inflammatory responses etc.

It wasn't until fairly recently was I able to make arrangements to attempt a 15 day fast. Previously I had only been able to fast for 2 to 3 days each year. I am 57 yrs. old and was never particularly fond of fasting although the health benefits make it worth the effort --- its just not fun! Usually by the 3rd day I found myself rather weak and listless. Pila assured me that my fatigue and mental dullness could be overcome with Thalassotherapy and colonics. I refused colonics(more about that later) but I did agree with Thalassotherapy (soaking in the ocean 2 to 4 hrs. per day.)

On the third day of my fast I was depressed with mental and physical malaise and I was ready to soak in ocean in one of Pila's water tents. These little ocean tents keep you warm by protecting you from the wind and simultaneously let the heat from the sun penetrate the tent's roof. After 3 hrs. of soaking I was astonished at how much
better I felt. I repeated this process with consistent results. By the 10th day of my fast I was able to swim 40 min. in the ocean with the same results. The ocean made a huge difference in rejuvenating my spirits and made it possible to complete the 15 day fast.

The actual fast consisted of drinking distilled water with fresh squeezed lemon and cayenne.("The Master Cleanser") In addition to this Pila had me drink 1 glass of filtered ocean water to cleanse the intestines, colon, and provide minerals and electrolytes to the body.

It wasn't until the12th day of my fast did I allow Pila to administer Colonics. I had stubbornly resisted doing colonics for a number of reasons(I just didn't do well with them in the past) These colonics were a lot different in the way they were administrated. With the help of Pila's expertise we were able to dislodge a great deal more waste than I thought possible. Pila has the technique down to a science, drawing from years of experience he apples various implants to insure successful results.

I broke the fast on the 15th day and continued the colonics for a week afterwards. I regret not having done the colonics from day one. Nevertheless the results were outstanding. Previous to the fast I was relatively healthy or so I thought. After the fasting, Thalassotherapy and the colonics I was INSPIRED. I had more energy,
clarity, vitality and overall exuberance for life than ever before. Last but not least - I was privileged to experience THE LIGHT AND THE SOUND WITHIN IN that Pila talks so fondly about.(an event I will never forget) Such a inner peace -such bliss - so that's what health is all about! Pila is a very simple man, a very humble man, he is a well kept secret. His program however comes with a price to pay (other than time and money) and that price is commitment and discipline.

I recommend this program for those who want to be healthier and more at peace with themselves. I would also recommend this program to those patients who have been given no hope for their condition. Patients with chronic diseases should read Paul Bragg's book titled- THE MIRACLE OF FASTING this book is a must!

The key to remember is the body is capable of healing itself. By detoxifying the body and the healing energy will increase "10 fold" and it is this "energy" that heals. Colonics have been used for eons. Naturopathic physicians are taught that DEATH begins in the colon. The build up of waste in the large intestine leads to disease.

Thalassotherapy is more than just soaking in the ocean. The ocean has healing properties that science is yet to discover. You have to experience the ocean the way Pila has set it up with his "ocean tents." The skin is the largest organ of the body. The ocean will draw out toxins through the skin and the skin will absorb healing
energy that defies measurement. I wish everyone could experience the sound and the light and the profound health changes that are inherent with this program.



Good luck and God bless you all.



Roy Genatt D. C


Again; good luck!

[MasterD]

By the way; I read you were drinking only 'distilled water', that means pure H2O?

This way you will flush out your mineral and electrolyte reserves... I am not an expert in this area but I suppose this could be pretty dangerous...

[DRK]

I'm no expert on fasting - what I know mostly comes from Dr. Graham's forum - but all the experts I have come across recommend fasting longer than 3 days only with professional supervision. Not that you can't do it; it just helps to have someone around who knows what to expect, and what is normal or abnormal. I've also heard some bad things about the enemas; supposedly your body can clean itself out just fine, and it's dangerous to muck about with the process in such an unnatural way. If you believe the body can heal itself naturally, why the colonics? Sick/injured animals in nature fast until they are well, without any need for that sort of manipulation. Finally, you keep talking about how hard it is to "get going" - are you actually trying to keep a regular schedule? "Fasting" means rest; you should not be trying to do anything but take it easy. If you're using your energy for activity, your body can't be using it for healing, which basically defeats the purpose.

All the negativity aside, good luck with this. As everyone says, take it very easy when breaking the fast - that's the absolute most difficult/dangerous part of it all. Also, you may not want to stick to 30 days absolutely - apparently every 5 or 7 days or so, there is a natural point to break the fast; if you notice these patterns, then obviously it should make sense to stop on a day that feels right, even if it's day 26 or 29 or 32 or whatever.

[Jake Birkett]

Hey, have you ever heard of the marathon monks of mount Hiei (in Japan)? They do a long fast with no food AND no water! It's incredible, but pretty dangerous. They only do it in the Winter as in the summer they can dry up pretty badly. They break it as you are planning to with very watery food, then getting more substance gradually.

Anyway, good luck!

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by MasterD

By the way; I read you were drinking only 'distilled water', that means pure H2O?

This way you will flush out your mineral and electrolyte reserves... I am not an expert in this area but I suppose this could be pretty dangerous...

I will look into that, but everything I have read has said Distilled Water, if not that, then Spring or Purified water. One interesting thing is that I used to drink tap water, and yesterday I was waiting for one of my gallons of Distilled Water, so I snuck a sip of tap water, and it was disgusting. I noever had that problem before, but I will never drink that again, lol.

I'm no expert on fasting - what I know mostly comes from Dr. Graham's forum - but all the experts I have come across recommend fasting longer than 3 days only with professional supervision. Not that you can't do it; it just helps to have someone around who knows what to expect, and what is normal or abnormal. I've also heard some bad things about the enemas; supposedly your body can clean itself out just fine, and it's dangerous to muck about with the process in such an unnatural way. If you believe the body can heal itself naturally, why the colonics? Sick/injured animals in nature fast until they are well, without any need for that sort of manipulation. Finally, you keep talking about how hard it is to "get going" - are you actually trying to keep a regular schedule? "Fasting" means rest; you should not be trying to do anything but take it easy. If you're using your energy for activity, your body can't be using it for healing, which basically defeats the purpose.

All the negativity aside, good luck with this. As everyone says, take it very easy when breaking the fast - that's the absolute most difficult/dangerous part of it all. Also, you may not want to stick to 30 days absolutely - apparently every 5 or 7 days or so, there is a natural point to break the fast; if you notice these patterns, then obviously it should make sense to stop on a day that feels right, even if it's day 26 or 29 or 32 or whatever.

Oh when I say "get going" I just mean if I am laying in bed, and want to get a drink downstairs, getting up and going seems more strenuous than it should be. As for working, I work from home and it consists of the phone and consulting, however I only really work 4 hours a day, so it hasn't been strenuous at all.

As for the colonics, they have always been a beneficial way to remove built up toxins from the walls of the colon, so I figured that I would combine the two. Plus a colonic keeps you well hydrated as the walls of the colon will absorb some of that distilled water.

I am already planning for breaking my fast, I plan on doing it for 7 days. I am reading up, but I assure you, I do not want to hurt the progress I will have made at that point.


Day 6: Today I got up a little bit drained, but not hungry and I feel the best I have since I started. I will update if anything changes.

[MasterD]

Lucas,
great to hear you're doing fine.

Really curious how you will be doing 1 or 2 days after you get your body back to solid foods again.

I have been fasting a couple of times before too and the bliss/peace/serinity you experience by then is really awesome.

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by MasterD

Lucas,
great to hear you're doing fine.

Really curious how you will be doing 1 or 2 days after you get your body back to solid foods again.

I have been fasting a couple of times before too and the bliss/peace/serinity you experience by then is really awesome.

My intended results are to radically shift my diet perception to mainly whole foods/juice. While I know whole foods are phenomenal for you, I just wasnt following through. By removing all the poison in my body from the processed/refined foods, I believe I will be able to see/taste the difference (like I did with the tap water).

[MasterD]

It will definitely work. You feel so clean inside that you are initially just repelled by all the shitty food. Stay with it for as long as you can then, because once you fall of the hook, it becomes easier and easier to cheat your way out of it.

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by MasterD

It will definitely work. You feel so clean inside that you are initially just repelled by all the shitty food. Stay with it for as long as you can then, because once you fall of the hook, it becomes easier and easier to cheat your way out of it.

(Day 7) Today I felt better than I have for the last 4 days, not entirely physically energetic, but a nice energetic body buzz with no hunger pangs. I have also noticed a bit of aching in my knees, which is odd, because I have never had knee pain/problems in my life. My breath is constantly horrible too, ugh, I been gargling with sea salt water and a little hydrogen peroxide to prevent any canker sores, which would truly make this hell.

Speaking of Sea Salt, I have added 3 teaspoons of sea salt to my enemas to help replenish electrolytes. I don't consider that eating

Now for something gross. Have noticed that the nasty stuff coming out of my butt, has the same distinct odor that my horrible breath does (though the breath is way, way less potent, lol). I wonder if all these toxins I am purging are coming out of all my orifices...the enemas are the scariest. While I havent naturally pooped in 5 days, every enema releases something. Itsvery frightening that I have that much stuff impacted inside me!

Ok, enough poop talk, I will update tomorrow!

[goodsamaritan]

I hope you know that 30 days of water fasting is dangerous. Possibly fatal. I stick to orange juice fasting myself.

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by goodsamaritan

I hope you know that 30 days of water fasting is dangerous. Possibly fatal. I stick to orange juice fasting myself.

Well, I will be sure to let you know when I die

(Day 8) Today I felt the best I have since the fast started. I was a touch hungry but a little water quells those demons. I have noticed that the biggest urge for eating has come not from my stomach, but from my emotions telling me "man you really want that (insert junk food)" where my body says "you are hungry, but it isnt that big of a deal". I did have a dream last night that I ate a huge Chili Dog (I am a vegetarian) and started belittling myself. lol!

Anyway, while things have gotten better, it is still an uphill run. I am a little achy and my legs tend to hurt, but it is nothing that stops me from doing light work.

What is really gross is that, even though my last "natural" poop was almost a week ago, every time I give myself an enema, the water is the color and consistency of old coffee. So there is still waste inside me.

My girlfriend says my stomach is flattening out and is surprised it is doing so in such a short amount of time.

I feel more peaceful as well. My breath however, remains foul, even if I brush or rinse 3 times a day.

[goodsamaritan]

From the teachings I got from barefoot herbalist mh, you are supposed to continue pooping even though you are fasting.

That is normal.

Your blood, your tissues continue to expire and are replaced by new ones. Whether you are eating or not.

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by goodsamaritan

From the teachings I got from barefoot herbalist mh, you are supposed to continue pooping even though you are fasting.

That is normal.

Your blood, your tissues continue to expire and are replaced by new ones. Whether you are eating or not.

I dont poop unless it is stimulated by the colonic.

(Day 9) I felt quite good today, almost normal except I have started to cough up a little mucus. Not as bad as I have heard, but I think I am going into another stage of detox. My breath is getting better, but still kind of rank. My legs arent so achy anymore and my head feels really clear at times. I am a bit on the tired side and take naps just in case.

I am starting to see my stomach get slimmer. I am anxious for days to go by as I am interested in seeing what the next day feels like. So far this has been pretty easy, though I always am ready for the worst.

[eblight]

Hi Lucas, All the best with your fast. Cleaning your tongue with a soft toothbrush or spoon when you get up in the morning will reduce the coating or sliminess and help with the detoxification process.
I'd like to thank Roy Genatt D.C. for his very interesting and informative posting. The results confirm for me the amazing benefits of fasting. I liked that you used the cayenne in lemon juice and water. Cayenne is a great herb and helps to heal internal inflammation. I didn't know about Thalassotherapy but will certainly do some more research on that. Thanks again.

[Lucas]

(Day 10) Today I felt completely and utterly normal. It was almost strange. I don't feel amazingly hungry but I find my emotions wanting food, and thats the real fast. My mind keeps thinking of sugary foods like cupcakes and I even thought about having a doughnut, which I don't even like. So really this fast seems to be more about breaking the emotional attachment to food than the physical. Sore I still get hungry but when my stomach growls, a glass of water shuts it up and it goes back to its detoxification.

Honestly, if anyone were going to fast, I would recommend a minimum of 14 days, as the first 7 felt like just an initiation.

[Lucas]

Today I got hit harder than anything by emotional hunger. My body is fine, but some sort of habitual/social aspect of it has come into play. I have had to turn down lunch/dinner invites because I am not eating, and what am I going to do, sit there and watch? Pysically I am normal, I dont feel any more or less energetic than before I started, and hunger is now simple to stave off. Breaking the 29 year habit of eating multiple times a day is what is hard.

What really blows my mind is that outside my girlfriend, no one supports my decision...what is really interesting is at work (dont worry, I sit all day, another reason to fast) the biggest naysayers are also the most overweight people there!

This is becoming an interesting social experiment as well as a physical/emotional one.

I do want some mexican food, even if thats my emotions talking and not my body. lol.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Hey, Lucas. I just wanted to add my support and encouragement. I don't know enough to speak to how dangerous a fast like this is (and I get hungry just thinking about what you are doing), but you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. I hope this fast provides you with everything you hope to get out of it.

Good luck.

[MasterD]

Big props so far Lucas. Still going for the 30 days?

[robds]

Reading this thread is like a trip down memory lane.

A few years back, I decided that a periodic 1-2 day water fast wasn't getting me where I wanted to be, so I opted to try for the Big Kahuna: 30 days water fast.

I was very impressed that virtually all of my "emotional eating" subsided by day 4, and I smile at all the well meaning people here who talk about how "dangerous" a fast of 30 days can be. I remember the "acetone breath" very well.

My 30 day fast attempt ended at 17 days because I got lazy and skimped on water intake. I got a nasty little kidney infection because my kidneys were trying to do their job and filter out toxins and I wasn't "lubricating the machinery" properly.

Some other thoughts:
1. Distilled water makes it tougher. Spring water does a lot more for you preventing mineral imbalances. My goal was to cleanse my alimentary system, not whack electrolytes and monkey around with mineral deficiencies.

2. Don't drive after 2 weeks. You'd be surprised at how slow your reflexes have gotten.

3. Scrape your tongue with baking soda, not toothpaste. Toothpaste taste triggers hunger reactions and it'll take a day to reset.

4. Don't play softball in the hot sun on an extended fast. Just trust me on this one.

[Tim Brownson]

Originally Posted by robds

Reading this thread is like a trip down memory lane.

A few years back, I decided that a periodic 1-2 day water fast wasn't getting me where I wanted to be, so I opted to try for the Big Kahuna: 30 days water fast.

I was very impressed that virtually all of my "emotional eating" subsided by day 4, and I smile at all the well meaning people here who talk about how "dangerous" a fast of 30 days can be. I remember the "acetone breath" very well.

My 30 day fast attempt ended at 17 days because I got lazy and skimped on water intake. I got a nasty little kidney infection because my kidneys were trying to do their job and filter out toxins and I wasn't "lubricating the machinery" properly.

Some other thoughts:
1. Distilled water makes it tougher. Spring water does a lot more for you preventing mineral imbalances. My goal was to cleanse my alimentary system, not whack electrolytes and monkey around with mineral deficiencies.

2. Don't drive after 2 weeks. You'd be surprised at how slow your reflexes have gotten.

3. Scrape your tongue with baking soda, not toothpaste. Toothpaste taste triggers hunger reactions and it'll take a day to reset.

4. Don't play softball in the hot sun on an extended fast. Just trust me on this one.

It's interesting to note that you smile at the people that say it's dangerous and yet you barely got past half way and ended up with a kidney infection. This reminds me of the joke where the farmer decided to see if he could teach his mule to live without food. Just as he thought he'd managed it the mule dropped dead.

I wouldn't encourage anybody to do this and I think your friends have the best intentions Lucas but I wish you well with it.

[Lucas]

Originally Posted by MasterD

Big props so far Lucas. Still going for the 30 days?

Yes, I am going to go the full 30 days, I didn't start really feeling any better until yesterday and now I feel much cleaner. I am nearly half way, and feel better than I did when I started.



Tim, I know my friends have good intentions, but I think they are more afraid of the fact that this is completely out of their norm and comfort zone, than looking at it from my perspective.

[robds]

Originally Posted by Tim Brownson

It's interesting to note that you smile at the people that say it's dangerous and yet you barely got past half way and ended up with a kidney infection. This reminds me of the joke where the farmer decided to see if he could teach his mule to live without food. Just as he thought he'd managed it the mule dropped dead.

I wouldn't encourage anybody to do this and I think your friends have the best intentions Lucas but I wish you well with it.

Just to reiterate...the reason I got a kidney infection was because *I* screwed up and put myself in a situation of my own making by not drinking enough water. Live and learn. I have no doubt in my mind I could have made 30 days had I followed the regimen exactly and gotten enough water each day.