Hi there,

I just read your blog entry and was compelled to respond because of your motivation for this 40 day water fast. Forty days is a long time to deny your body vital minerals and vitamins and though you may indeed lose the weight you aim to lose, you will gain it all back once you stop fasting. Please, just rethink this. There are so many other, *safer* ways to lose weight, such as what another poster suggested-- master cleansing. I'm concerned that you're setting yourself up for failure, not to mention the unbelievable stress you'll put on your entire body, and your mind, too. I'm not trying to discourage you from your purpose, but rather, to maybe steer you in a different, less dangerous direction in achieving your weight loss goal. Please don't be offended by this, but I'm honestly just really worried that you're going to hurt yourself.

Sincerely,
Faran