Hi Archus,

Thanks, and yes I am on about 90% raw food because the fasts made me like healthy food again. And I will continue with them after the fast, and yes, I lose weight even between fasts, slowly.


Oh and by the way all, my stomach did not stick out that far, remember the weight was all round my waist, but the pic does show just how much I have lost

Yep, agree. Have a look at my ticker.
http://www.tickerfactory.com/ezticker/weight_loss.php/wjfZGk0


Don't be put off when you rebound a bit after the fast, it's to be expected. After a while, you will find the tide turns and the weight remains steady, or drops if you are eating the right food. The main thing is that overall progress is downward.

Although progress can seem slow, think how much quicker it is and less painful than the lettuce method! ;-)

I am on day 5 now and not at all hungry, just a bit bored that's all. But that's a small price to pay.

Hi Motherweary, thank you, yes, this pic looked OK, I thought of the idea of doing it that way, and the t-shirt hides the bits I still want to get rid of, hehe! But it won't be long now.

I have been doing water only fasts since November 2007, the longest being 27 days, but more recently 7 - 10 days because I get bored on the longer ones.

Having said that, I am currently doing a joint fast with bella lucia, and I am not bored after 6 days, that's a record for me!

Motivation? Well, this forum to be honest, that's what gave me the momentum. For me, I am fasting for weight loss, and getting down to my proper weight will give me
* longer life
* better health
* greater fitness
* better appearance
* less illnesses
* appetite for healthier foods

The above is motivation enough. For me, its an easy way to lose weight, and the decisoon whether or not to Water Fast is a complete no-brainer. In fact, I can't understand why everyone who is over weight doesn't do this.