Beginning a longer water fast 
Dyrnwyn
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First, a little bit about me. I'm a 28 year old male, 5'10", 88kg. I've come down from about 120kg slowly and steadily over the past 4 years, and over the past 6 months I have been doing weight training. I'm in good enough shape to successfully finish half marathons in a decent time.
Last weekend I tried a one-day water fast, and on the whole it wasn't too difficult. After I finished, I felt a little better overall, but it was hard to describe in what way I felt better because I'd never had quite that feeling before. Anyway, this morning, I was doing some more research about fasts and I became very excited about doing a longer one. I'm thinking 10 days to 3 weeks. I have a few questions:
I donated a kidney about six years ago, and my remaining one is functioning well. Will a fast that long be too stressful on it?
I've heard it recommended that you start out with a short juice fast before you get into water fasting. Is that because plunging into a three week Water Fast is too shocking to the body, or just because it's a bigger mental challenge?
Is it safe to live your life as you usually do (in my case with maybe less or no weight training), i.e. working 5 days a week, driving a car, etc.?
I live in Japan and have no idea where to find a knowledgeable person to supervise my fast personally. Is this a big deal?
That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure there will be more questions later. Thanks for your time!- Re: Beginning a longer water fast Fonty
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This is a reply to # 1,113,730The important thing while fasting is to listen to your body. It sounds like you are preparing yourself for that anyway. You may be able to keep up your workout routine for example but be prepared to ease off on it if necessary. I suggest to prepare for a fast because I find my fasting experience easier to begin with if I prepare by eating raw foods, especially fruit, before a fast. This isn't necessary and a fast can begin at any time, it is far more important to break the fast correctly. The blood pressure commonly drops during a fast and people often say to take extra care while driving. Myself I have ridden a motorbike to work during a 30 day fast with no problems though I did have the normal 'dizzyness' the whole time. Just allow for rest time if you need it from work, whether the fast will effect it depends how your body copes with the fast and also how strenuous your work is. A crisis could leave you bedridden for part or all of your fast but if you are healthy to begin with that is pretty unlikely. If you weren't fasting you'd have as much chance of being sick so it's not a reason not to fast. If you do need specific professional help during your fast and there is nobody local there are fasting doctors who will give their services online. Unless you have any specific health concerns to begin with it's not something I'd worry about at this point.
Good luck,
Andrew. - Re: Beginning a longer water fast 1234567
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,113,730Welcome on a board, Dyrnwyn! :)
I am Nadia and now my day 7 in the process!:)... It is possible to feel that u are quite determined to start your fast and complete it successfully. I think it is very important to have that determination while fasting:)) I FELL you will be just fine ;)
Just please be careful while exercising. The purpose of fasting is not only weight loss but mainly (if not on a first place) to detoxify your body. And to detoxify it successfully and with better results you need to give it a complete rest when ever possible. Dont worry you won't loose your shape and efforts spent exercising so hard dramatically. U will gain your mussel shape back shortly as soon as u complete your fast and pass refeeding time (after u return to normal amounts of HEALTHY food) then yes. So either stop completely or keep exercising 1-2 times a week but without going to extremes. Ok?:)
About a kidney issue I don't know (sorry). So if this question bothers a a lot then either wait for answers of other professionals here or go to
http://www.fastingconnection.com/frontpage.html
to the section 'Advice'. There you will find a list of professionals who can answer your question for sure. But remember most of them can charge you for their consultation. Wait here for Chrisb1. May be he will come up with something:)
Ok, what a beautiful day outside and what a great idea you are with us, Dyrnwyn!:)
You will be just fine!
Nadia:)- Re: Beginning a longer water fast bling
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Nadia,
What benefits have you noticed. You seem happy, and yes it is a beautiful day (uk)
Do you get to a point in the fast, everything seems wonderful.- Re: to Nadia bling
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Just seen your post to me further down, it must be difficult to work when you have been having a few crisis's. I am lucky to be at home, but have to keep really busy. I have to make a beef casserole for the family in a minute. Luckily, I don't feel that hungry at the moment, and i'm determined to do at least several days and hopefully go the whole ten days.
Reading Shelton, and he says temperature goes back to normal, for those that have sub normal temperatures, so i'm hoping that will happen in time. He does not specifically mention hypothyroidism, but it has been the case for at least one person on this forum. I have stopped the Armour (natural thyroid med) so i hope i will not get to cold.
Anyway i hope you reach your 14 days goal. - Re: Beginning a longer water fast 1234567
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This is a reply to # 1,113,806Hi Bling :D Yes I am happy today and it is very sunny in Glasgow:) Listen I am going out now and as soon as I am back I will give u a full extended report about how I feel, Ok?:).. Anyway, I was planning to summarize my entire day of fast by evening and 'hold the glasses full of champagne' to celebrate :)my day SEVEN :D:D Anyway, better go:).. Don't worry I will keep you and others updated on each stage of my VERY successful fast;):D:D Nadia
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- Re: Beginning a longer water fast Dyrnwyn
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This is a reply to # 1,113,778Thank you, Andrew and Nadia. Snowboarding is on the menu this weekend so I think I will start after that, unless snowboarding rookie-style on the bunny slopes would be too much after a day or two of fasting. The 21-day fast is very appealing but first I'll try for ten days and see how I feel.
One thing I did notice on the one-day fast was that towards the end of the day, my heart rate felt like it went up a bit. Have any of you experienced that?
Generally speaking, how bad are acne, canker sores, bad breath, etc. during a long fast? I'd like to hear about your experiences with the more unpleasant temporary side effects.
I really appreciate your support.- Re: Beginning a longer water fast 1234567
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This is a reply to # 1,114,480Good morning, Dyrnwyn:)
My bad breath was acceptable (as I thought:/?).. Anyway, nobody told me anything may be because when I talk to people I tried to turn my head a bit to another side:))
Nadia - Re: Beginning a longer water fast Fonty
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This is a reply to # 1,114,480If you have existing skin problems, or are susceptable to them, you may well get a flareup during fasting. This could be quite a large flareup in some circumstances but it won't last for very long usually. During a fast the body repairs such things very quickly. Bad breath is just a given for most of us. Some seem to have some success keeping their breath acceptable by brushing the tongue when they brush their teeth though, and some use bicarb as well. (avoid toothpaste or anything that will stimulate the taste buds)
The worst symptoms I've faced and some here too is the nausea. I personally think it is from junk food toxins myself. I had no nausea to speak of during my first long fasts when I wasn't eating junk food, but suffered seriously from it this time around. Chocolate and soft drinks! Thankfully I crave them no more. :) A lot depends on your previous diet, and your body makeup in general, and also maybe how you think your fast will progress too- all these things can effect how difficult a time you will have of it.
Good luck!
Andrew.
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