Day 21 of 40 day Water Fast 
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The experience has definitly been positive. I have had some really bad days of detox and some days of returning hunger. I know that it is not time to break the fast, but I keep thinking of food today. Hope everyone is doing well with their fasts.
I think the hardest thing is to cook for 5 children and not want to taste, sample, and eat. Oh well..... I know this is what God wants me to do.
E-mail me fellow fasters. I need all the encouragement I can get.
Height: 5' 4"
Starting Weight: 180
Current Weight 155
GW: 130- Re: Day 21 of 40 day Water Fast Naturalist
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Hi, I am not fasting now. I will be in September. I just wanted to tell you how much I admire you. Taking care of 5 children and fasting cannot be easy. When I fast I just have to take care of my husband and that can be difficult for me when water fasting.
Would you share some of your detox experiences. Are you just consuming water? Are you taking enemas?
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I started the fast with a 5 day carrot juice fast along with Smooth Move Tea.
I did one colonic enema at that time with coffee on an enema board. Yuck!!!! LOL
I then transitioned to distilled water only and that has been my intake for 16 days.
I am not currently doing enemas because I don't feel that they are necessary not unless you are sick as a dog from toxins. I drink over a gallon of water per day, and all is room temperature. Body is currently in ketosis and the dump is large. From what I have read, once body fully adjust to burning only fat, keto stick numbers will come down.
Detox symptoms:
sweating
nausea
headaches
back aches
flu like body pain....legs and hips still have pain
touch sensitivity
irritability
brain fog
red eyes
bad breath
coated tongue....still have that
no energy
Ok these symptoms do get better:
headache only on wave of cleansing crisis
kidney pain is gone
very clear in thinking, almost as if scales have been removed from my eyes
greater spiritual awareness
most of the body aches are gone
irritability is gone
eyes have cleared, I no longer look like a drug addict
I am supposing the bad breath is better, but that could just be my opinion
Continuing Fasting Symptoms:
I feel cold sometimes
dry skin...must use oil
hands have wrinkled, but that will go away once fast is over
hunger at times
some days, noise sensitivity...5 kids
Joys:
the best I have felt in years
energy in abundance even with just drinking water
weight loss
God's favor for laying down my addiction to food
Depression and all medication is gone
blood pressure has returned to normal
pre-diabetic condition is gone
candida die off is always a good thing
Concerns:
Where do I go after the 40 days?
raw?
high protein?
veg?
I have to eat something!!!!!!
Any suggestions????
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Thank you for sharing. Ketosis is something that concerns me. I do not have any body fat to burn or perhaps next to none. I have fasted for years and every fall I fast for 10 days or more. Last year was a 21 day MC. I find the Master-Cleanse easy, but I have difficulty with water fasting. This year I will be doing a 10 day water fast.
I have eaten vegetarian/vegan/macrobiotics, which caused me to have many health problems. I now eat according to The Weston A. Price Foundation (Nourishing Traditions) and The Maker's Diet. (I filter Nourishing Traditions through The Maker's Diet.)They share many of the same principles. And of course I will always juice. My health has improved greatly. Perhaps you would enjoy this way of eating.
It is not fad dieting and it is balanced.
Sally Fallon/Mary Enig wrote the book "Eat Fat Lose Fat" and "Nourishing Traditions."
You have had many health improvements since beginning your fast and I know from experience that as you continue to fast that your health will improve even more.
Is this the first time you have fasted? Also, are you saying that you don't like coffee enemas or is it that you don't like doing them on a colema board? I do a coffee enema weekly, but I don't have a board. I always thought I would like to have one though.
I think you are awesome for taking care of a large family and fasting at the same time. I like peace and quiet when I do a long fast.
Thanks again for sharing your fasting experiences. I look forward to future postings.
P.S. I do not think you have 2 many children. I think you are blessed.
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- Re: Day 21 of 40 day Water Fast momfor2manykids
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I didn't mind doing the coffee enema, it was the stuff that came out that was yuck.
As far as the board, it is comfortable, but I find it hard to sneak into the bathroom to actually get it done. My kids always want to know....What are you doing in there?
My husband love the results of the fast, but sometimes I think he thinks I a little strange. LOL
Funny....
This is not my first fast, but my second. The first was a juice fast of 27 days and I lost 40 pounds and then I gained it all back. Most due to eating habits, but also taking many anti-depressants really packed the weight on. No more anti-depressants for me. I'm done.
It is good to hear about your fast. Keep me posted on your progress. I will look into the reference you have suggested. I probably should start preparing now for the future.
I also think that you are wise considering the 10 day fast for your body mass. I had and still have a lot of fat reserves for a 40 day fast. I don't think it would be a good idea for you, especially if you metabolism is fast.
Happy fasting....Keep it touch.
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Wow! Good for you! You are doing fabulous! Or is it flab-u-less? I just made that up and it may sound a bit cheezy. Ok. It was cheezy.
Twenty-one days. Wow. You are truly an insperation. I am fast approaching my one week mark tomorrow of strictly water fasting with the occasional every other day cup of ginseng diet tea. I don't know you but yet I am so proud of you.
I really felt that it was God's will to go on a fast. I would have never venture this without the strenght I have received from our Lord. It is amazing.
I am also a mother, a married sahm to 3 wonderful kiddos. I have to preapre all 3 meals and snacks every day. I serve them their food. I clean off the dirty plates and put away the food. It is tempting at times. But I think, why do I want this food? This is what made me this way. It will still be here after the fast.
You are really strong. I know what you are facing. This is my first fast ever. I went head first with water only. I know this is a start of a new me. I can feel it.
All of the side effect you listed accurately fit me. The past 2 days I have felt back pain, discomfort in my legs, and nauseated. Thanks for sharing your experience and story.
I am also chatting back and forth with another woman who has entered her second week. I truly admire the effort put forth by the two of yall. I am sure there are many more out there, but I have yet to interact with them.
Yeah. My main goal was to lose weight. I am tired of being this way. But I instead of merely losing, I have gained. I have gained more spiritiality and a calmer sense. I am no longer the raging mother. Praise the Lord.
I am so excited about the changes. I plan to fast til Agust the 24th. I feel so guilty focusing on the weight though. I started dieting and exercising on 6-27-07 weighing in at 214lbs. I started my fast 6/21/07 at 200lbs. Today I am at 188lbs. My ultimate goal is to reach my 130s. I know I can do it.
Keep up the good work!!!!!
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- Re: Day 21 of 40 day Water Fast momfor2manykids
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This is a reply to # 928,126It was so helpful reading your post..... The part about the food making you unhealthy in the first place, and how it will be there at the end of the fast. I am really hungry these days, and some say that is a signal to end the fast. I'm still overweight, so I don't know.
I know what you mean about feeling guilty about focusing on weight. I too feel as though God called me to this fast, and I haven't heard Him say "break the fast."
All of a sudden I have become more focused on weight instead of God's purpose of breaking the strongholds in my life. I'll need to work on that.
Do you plan on Water Fasting for 2 months? Is that safe? Let me know.- Re: Day 21 of 40 day Water Fast seekingslenderself
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I am a newbie at water fasting. I jumped in head first. I have read if you make it to 21 one days you will reap benefits. If you go over, then will achieve the best results. I am not sure how many days you can really go. That is a very good question.
I am doing a 35 day water fast. Tomorrow will be my first week into the fast. I feel motivated by God. He is keeping me full with his spirit. I feel so good. My husband said I have not screamed as much.
I have to admit I was feeling depressed and angry before the fast. Now I feel I truly have inner peace. I feel calm, relaxed, and motivated. My weight is gradually being lifted off. God heard my prayer to lose weight. He led me to this and he is taking me all the way. I am so tired of being overweight. Since I have lost some weight I am no longer considered obese. I will never allow myself to fall in such state of health and mental being ever again! I want to be healthy. I want to feel confident with who I am.
Hey. A new friend of my that is currently fasting and actively posting is starting a fasting exercise challenge thread. Keep logging on and you will find the support you need. You can do it. I would like for you to keep me posted with yoru progress.
My stats:
25/f 5'5"
3/21 full term pregnancy weight- 240lbs
4/16 post partum weight- 220lbs
5/17 unknown...pigged out
6/27 the day I decided to change 214lbs
7/21 day 1 of fast weight- 205
7/27 weight 188
My goal is to get to the 130s!
By New Years!!!
OR SOONER!!
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- Re: Day 21 of 40 day Water Fast momfor2manykids
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MoreThis is a reply to # 928,286I'm inspired by you Seeking....Keep up the good work.
I know what you mean about not wanting to go back and be that old person.
I still have such a draw to food. I keep wondering when that will go away. Today I am thinking about the corn on the cob that is in my fridge. Now why would I be obsessing about corn on the cob?
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This is a reply to # 927,827hey,
well done and keep going! you know I am fasting too (day 10 today), but I really have alot of respect for those that fast while cooking for others. you are so motivating. I mean I go to work, but I think taking care of a family is work in itself, and the fact that your work has you cooking, it makes your fast that much more inspiring.
For all the mothers and other people out there who are fasting and cooking for others, keep it up! respect all of you.
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This is a reply to # 928,480Sounds like you are doing great Swordfast. Thanks for the encouragement. How is your fast day going today?
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Good so far. I just woke up. Its day 11. Was feeling very ill, like I wanted to puke, in the morning, but that went away all of a sudden. I will post more later today. Oh I hve a thread where I am posting my experience its called "Day 10 of 40" - i will continute to post there.
overall fasting is going good though. good luck with yours.
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