Well hghbuzz I wish I knew why I'm able to dry fast with relative ease for as long as I can...I think I've gone nine days,I don't think I've ever reached double digits! I can't remember drinking a lot of fluids as a child, or even now as an adult, maybe I've somehow conditioned myself. Oh, I broke the fast as I received a wonderful bounty of super ripe champagne mangoes....my absolute favorite fruit! The body was willing but the nose smelled those lovely mangoes and the fast was over!

Wheatgrass, I don't think I really prepared. Sometimes it just happens...I mean my intention is not to "go dry". I do eat more fruits this time of year, which are high water content, maybe that helps. The best fasts seem to be the ones I fall into, if you know what I mean. I tell you though, I feel so at ease mentally when I fast I sometimes prefer the fasting state!

Mighty, I ended the dry fast last night...the temptation of a mango....it's a terrible thing! They were the best tasting mangoes though! I think I've gone nine days, I have a terrible memory and I don't keep a journal or anything to look back upon. I'm a spontaneous faster it seems, and I just go with it. I did have some major cramps in my hands, the thumb crossing over and touching the pinky and remaining locked...in both hands. It's weird when your body does something you don't want it to do, as I was forcing my thumbs back into position. My feet also experienced curling, cramping. I guess this was the only unsettling thing to occur on this fast. A symptom of dehydration I would guess. I see you are a routine faster, four in the last four months. You mention seven days as a goal. Are you aiming to fast one week out of every month as an ongoing thing? Part of me feels I would be best served with a routine, like alternate day fasting or even one week a month, especially since I'm older now! Turned fifty this year! I do think more about my health, remaining healthy that is, and how best to achieve this. Yes, I too take pleasure in my fasts.... the ones void of yucky detox! Hope your next fast is a rewarding one!