Jesus.....I feel like joining you, but no-way am I ready for 40-days. If you're still around at the halfway mark, I'll go the last 20 days with you.
Good Luck.....WY

As far as fasting during the cold goes, I'm probably not going to do it again. I'm perpetually cold. It's definitely a side effect that I wish I wasn't having to deal with. But, it is what it is. Dress warmer than you think you need to.

Hello. I tried fasting 40 days before but I stopped on day 20.. but now I feel it's different because this time I am fasting because of my religion. I am orthodox and our fast started on november 15 and we have to fast 40 days. This is day 6 for me. I would like to encourage you and to be encouraged. It can get so hard sometimes.. but I pray every morning and night before going to bed and I also take a sip of holy water (which we have to do when we're fasting) and I have noticed it makes it so much easier and I feel really good (considering I haven't eaten anything for almost a week) I wish you good luck. We can do it :)

Fasting gives the soul strength
Clear thinking results from fasting
Provides a focus beyond self indulgence and away from self absorption
The body is weakened in order to strengthen the spirit of the individual
Fasting releases toxins from the colon kidneys bladder lungs sinuses skin and virtually all cells of the body as well as the soul by quieting your thoughts and worries
Fasting is simple
Helps a person to lose and maintain their target weight
It Is a way to meet a challenge and is encouraged by our spiritual fathers
Fasting benefits others when combined with prayer and works of charity
Fasting helps us appreciate food and all material gifts
Fasting Imitates Christ
Fasting improves physical and spiritual discipline

I hope this helps you. This list sums up some of what is valuable to me concerning fasting as taught by the knowledgeable here and elsewhere.

Hi Jesus and All Fasters

I am going to fast with you but, unfortunately, tomorrow Nov 21 is my first day. I have fasted before to achieve a better health but never for 40 days. I broke my last short fast a month ago but I still need to fast more to clear my sinuses for good.

I am really desperate to start this fast and finish it not earlier than a true hunger returns. I want my health back; That is why I believe I will be fasting for at least 40 days. I simply want to ski without being flooded by my own mucus as my nose reminds me a turn on water tap. I checked the weather and discovered that this year there is only a very narrow chance for a snow - I will be in a re-feeding mode when a ski season starts in January. I love skiing but I would love skiing with a face wet only from the snow!

I tried to be better prepared to this fast so I generously nourished my body by eating tons of nuts and a lot of fresh, green vegetables as salads and green juices. I have even put on some weight to make sure that I would withstand a long fast. I am 5 feet and 5 inches tall with a mass of 120 Ibs today.

Frankly saying I feel like a small elephant now and am really anxious to start shedding the pounds while healing my chronically inflamed sinuses. What also makes me happy is the fact that I will rebuild my spiritual, mental, and emotional frame because for me a Water Fast is a strong character builder.

I will post every day to make you know how my body reacts and to ask for support. I know that it is going to be a long and demanding fast.

Happy fasting!

Love,

Anne

ooh, ouch... ok, day 4... not ending well. my stomach is protesting like crazy (not hungry, just mad), major heartburn. extremely tired. I am headed to bed, hoping for a better day tomorrow.