I am starting my fast today 7-3-13 and I have a lot of weight to lose. Do you mind if I join you folks too? I fasted on and off before and lost about 75 pounds and actually had healing in my eyes and high blood pressure stabilize. But a lot of that was on a Water Fast and some juicing. I think I was doing something wrong because my weight would come to a stop for several days. I tried alternating to juicing and it helped for a few days and would go right back to a stand still. Still trying to figure that one out. I noticed my body would always would want less water everyday. You must stay hydrated. I forced myself to drink water and I hated it but I did it anyway. juicing will help keep you hydrated. This time, I am doing a juice fast and will alternate if needed.