- I can understand frustation by mariposa azul
15 y
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Blog: Cleanse My Bulimic little Secret
So I am on day 5 of my fast...
Yesterday was a rough one for me. I felt very weak & tired.
My menstrual cycle began & I also took a hot bath, and right after I started to feel even worse. So I just laid around and tried to take it easy.
From doing a bit more research on fasting, I can understand why some people who fast properly & are doing it for health reasons get frustated with the ones that don't. I've peeked at some fasting forums & I can understand their frustation.
One really does have to do research on fasting & also do it for the right reasons...not just a quick & temporary fix for weight loss.
In my heart & mind I can be doing this fast for the "right" reasons, but I am not following a "true" fast.
For example, I am drinking coffe with some some half&half.
Coffee & dairy are a complete no-no for true water fasting.
can I really detox by drinking coffee?? no.
I think what I am doing is not the "right" way to fast, but it is helping me. We all have just to be tolerant and love one another.
If one is suffering through any type of food addiction it is better to help by providing good info as opposed to criticism.
Just food for thought.
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- Re: I can understand frustation by luvjoy
15 y
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Mariposa Azul,
I didn't realize that you had done the Master Cleanse before. I like fasting because - in theory - I don't have to think about food. I mean, there are no choices to make.
I just started (well, 2 wks. ago) a 6 wk. eating plan by Joel Fuhrman. It is a vegan diet, mostly fruit and veggies. I am really amazed that I am not having cravings for sweets or meat. I just make several types of veggies each night for dinner and a big salad. My husband and boys eat that and meat and potatoes. I find I am very satisfied with just the veggies and salad (can also add wheat bread,brown rice, whole wheat pasta, a potato or sweet potato once a day - not really restrictive). Then I have fruit for breakfast and a salad and veggies for lunch. Beans for protein. There are some posts about it on the Diet and Nutrition forum.
Anyway, good luck with your fast. I grew up having to "give something up" for Lent. I still do it most years. This year I feel I am already giving up meat, dairy (oh, cheese!!), and eggs. It has been an interesting few weeks. I hope your fast gives you the strength to resist the binge/purge cycle.
Well, we are off to Las Vegas for the rest of the week to celebrate my sons' spring break. I'll check in on my return. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep up the good work. Stay strong.
Love, love, love,
M
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