Hi bb23,

I'm not sure if this is a case with you but in my experience whenever I spent my fasting days on a sofa doing nothing but reading I would afterward become extremely sleepy and lethargic. However, when I involved myself in some housework, gardening, walking etc. I would feel completly fine and I would have enough energy to do whatever I wanted.

As I understand that was a trade-off; more activities caused less cleaning and vice verse.

Hope this may help.
M.

The first long fast I did of 19 days, I needed to sleep all of the time which was great for me, being an insomniac. It also made the time pass really quick and since I didn't need to work or anything, I just went with the flow. I did have days though, where I seemed to have a burst of energy, but they were sporadic. I felt really great after that fast.

My second long fast, I didn't need to sleep as much, mostly just needed more rest. Some activity can be good, as long as your body feels OK with it, but I believe in trying to go with what your body needs and it may need more sleep to carry out it's healing.

I would not try to do a Water Fast with sporadic sips of juice, as you will just be messing with the process and it will awaken your hunger. You could also transition into juicing which will continue the detox, but at a slower rate.

Also you might want to ask about this on fastingconnection.com and look at the "Five Step Elimination Cycle" in the FAQs as it has helped me in my current fasting.

Good luck on your fast!

Hi Bumblebee23,
I totally understand your situation because fatigue, weakness and tiredness dominated in my water fasts. They are quite common side effects of ketosis, in which metabolic state you are right now. On the other hand, some people in ketosis often feel a renewed sense of well being because ketone bodies calm down the brain cells. All depends on the adaptability of the faster's organism to the ketosis.
You are still lucky as headache, nausea and dissiness are even worse and not so rare side effects. If you can afford to sleep, do it without any hesitation as sleep could be blessing in your situation. Lets hope that your weakness will soon disappear so you could enjoy the tranquility and heavenly feeling that ketosis ought to produce. Happy fasting!
Anne