Update - day 4 fasting at TrueNorth ... 
compgirl
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Thanks everyone for your encouragement! (Fonty, golthing, Chrisb1, onegarden)
Chrisb1 - the weather here is in the 50s and sunny. Although I must admit that even being from Chicago-area it is a bit chilly here. But I also think that goes along with the fast. And, I must say I'm ever so happy not to be in Chicago with the one foot+ of snow they received yesterday.
This got long again, sorry!!! : )
The fast is going very well. I'm doing a 14 day fast (give or take a couple days depending on what the dr says) and then 5-7 days of re-feeding. Here they begin the re-feeding by giving you juices for the first two days, steamed veggies for the next two and then bring in grains and legumes. (The # of days varies by the length of the fast.)
This morning I decided to take a shower and oh my gosh did that ever wipe out all my energy. Now I am feeling very weak, tired and no energy. I did sit outside in the sun for awhile and that seemed to help.
So, no more headaches, the Rheumatoid Arthritis is not bothering me and the ulcerative colitis has been in remission for at least the last two weeks. I do have to say though that the hunger pangs (not true hunger I know) are still here. They are lessening each day however so I'm hopeing they will be gone in the next couple days.
An interesting point about the RA, for the last couple months it was so bad that I could barely walk from my car to the office each day. Then I get here and all of a sudden the pain disappears - even before I started the fast. It was really weird and then I got to thinking that the climate probably has something to do with it. But I am not complaining. I am really enjoying being pain-free and by doing the fast and eating right it will only continue.
The one concern I have and hopefully someone can help me with this is I am concerned about the amount of weight I have lost in the past month. A total of 21 pounds. On Jan 1 I weighed 145 and now I weigh 124. I lost 10 pounds before coming here by changing my eating habits/prepping for the fast and now I've lost another 11 in just four days. I'm female, 5'6" and 124 pounds. I'm really worried that I'll become underweight if this continues. I recognize that some of it will come back after I begin re-feeding but I just don't want to be too thin. Can anyone help me with this concern? Thanks.
Talk with you all later.
Carolyn
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- Oh and 2 more questions compgirl
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,105,2711. My urine is bright yellow these days. I know it is part of the detox but I'm really curious as to what it might be. Anyone know?
2. Ok, now I can't remember the second one. My concentration/memory seem to be eluding me these days. : )
Carolyn- Re: Oh and 2 more questions chrisb1
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,105,291Bright yellow urine is urine that is eliminating toxins from your body.
I got to the stage where my urine was dark brown.......all signs of detox.
Don't worry Carolyn: your body knows best, so let it get on with the job.
Patience is a virtue, and you will need some of that quality while fasting, as not long after your fast has been broken, you will feel reborn.
Warm Regards
Chris
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This is a reply to # 1,105,271Thanks for the update compgirl,
your RA will improve further as you detox. It's a pity you cannot go longer than your scheduled 14 days, but that will go a long way towards alleviating your symptoms and improving your mobility.
It is also vitally important to adhere to the diet (not reducing diet) that your Doctors recommend post-fast as the detox should continue and eliminate your RA altogether.
Fasting is one of the best ways (if not the best) to cure your Ulcerative Colitis, by giving your digestive system a complete rest: a 14 day Water Fast will be extremely helpful in healing this.
Weight loss is something that you shouldn't be overly concerned about because a revitalized digestive system will enhance the assimilation of foods taken post-fast as well.
Anxiety and stress can also play a huge part in weight loss, so a positive and relaxed psychological attitude will be very helpful if that is the cause.
Dr Shelton has this to say about loss of weight during the fast.........
"What are lost pounds to those who have recovered from their miseries, so that they may eat in comfort and with pleasure? After they have been restored to good health by a period of physical, mental and physiological rest, they may regain the lost pounds. There is this difference, however; after the fast the patient may put on healthy flesh."
"The loss of weight during a fast does not represent a loss of vital tissue, but of surplus nutriment, waste, fat, etc. It is just so many pounds of "disease" that one loses. The muscles, for example, decrease in size. But this is due to a decrease in the amount of fat in them, and to a decrease in the size of their cells. There is no actual lessening of the number of muscle cells during the ordinary fast.
The weight lost during a fast is rapidly regained, if it is desirable to do so. There is not the slightest danger from loss of weight."
http://www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020127shelton.III/020127.ch17.htm
After my first fast of 25 days (which saved my life) I was almost at the skeleton stage of inanition: an involuntary reduced diet because of my Leukemia for several months prior to this, and then the fast itself, but I soon regained all of the weight I lost plus some, within a few months, and looked and felt healthy for the first time in my life.
Don't worry, fasting is your best option for your ailments by far.
Relax and enjoy the experience; you will be glad you did.
Warm regards
Chris
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This is a reply to # 1,105,271Hi Carolyn. I wouldn't be concerned about your weight loss. Just be vigilant for signs of the return of real hunger, if that happens you may need to end your fast before the prescribed time. (I hope you get a refund for less days spent there!) But if not and you last the full time that's okay too, your body won't let you lose too much weight while you are fasting. And so long as you eat correctly after the fast your body will return to a healthy weight automatically. Don't worry so much about what the scales say, if you feel healthy and fit and strong you know you're doing everything right. :)
If you are concerned about looking 'too thin' in spite of feeling healthy the only way to bulk up healthily is with strength training. That's something to think about for after you've completed your fasting and refeeding. :)
Andrew.
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