I wanted to say you have inspired me... I just came across this in my search to find out more info on the water fast..I have been on Since May 18 the first 3 days where "HELL" but once the hunger pains left..I really don't have an Appetite...Just Eyes big on what I'd like to eat...LOL..But no Appetite... I'm drinking distilled water Yuck..but I'm sticking to this....FOR 40 days thats a promise i made to myself... I started @ 192 and currently @ 176.5 this a.m. WOW!!! BMI @ 40 ..(yeah..I bought on of those scales...LOL) Those far its been interesting..My body is doing its own thing....I seem to need to spit a lot and Blow My Nose....Tons Of Mucus...Ewwwwwww....and the sniffles..is that normal????.and distilled water is there anything i can put in it...like a packet of Crystal light and still get the same results.....I'm to scared to put anything in due to it might change the weight lose effect...... I plan on starting the Gym after june 3rd so i still look Curvy.... SO if its ok I'd like to wrie you to keep myself motivated.. So if its OK I'd like to write you to keep myself motivated..and if you have any suggestions please let me know..I would greatly apprecaite it.. FYI.. I'm in NYC so u know all the foods that come in contact with..LOL...