Date:   4/6/2007 12:38:40 AM ( 18 y ago)
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Oh my gosh - FINALLY!

No more gut pain
No more "heebie-jeebies" (restless-leg-syndrome-all-over-my-body)
Tongue's white coating is TREMENDOUSLY thinner!!!!

Wow.

But this didn't come without a price. Mother-in-law fell again on Sunday night, you may recall. We visited her and F-I-L Monday and again today. I had already confided in Dad about my fast, so he wouldn't push food on us (daughter and me). I confided in him, so that he would understand what was going on, and I thought I could trust him not to tell Mom. Fasting is something that really pisses her off, and she did not need the added stress because she is supposed to rest. I confided in him, telling him that this was something between me and my God, hoping this would instill in him how important this is to me. Dad, is a retired minister!

He told Mom anyway. On Thursday, she said to me (quite sarcastically I might add) "So, exactly how long have you been fasting?"

I told her that I've been fasting for quite a while. She said, "What DAY are you on?"

I told her, "Day 25."

Quite angrily she asked, "So, what are you trying to do, KILL yourself?"

"NO. I am trying to HEAL myself!"

I could have left...right then and there. But, I decided to explain how this all started at the end of January with knees on floor praying for answers to my health problems. I went on to explain how the very next day I read someone's post on Iodine deficiency, and how over 90% of the population IS Iodine deficient, and why. And how I started supplementing with it. And detoxing immediately...and how I learned just how powerful Iodine is, and how you have to go very slow. And the benefits I started to get...more energy, softer skin, the fact that after just two months later I went OFF my thyroid meds, not allergic to cats anymore, better eyesight, fibrocystic breasts are now so soft I lost a full CUP size, no more pain in joints, no more heart palpitations, itchy skin problem cleared up, sinuses are now totally open, I just kept talking.

I detoxed so heavily on the iodine (it IS a catalyst for removing fluorides, bromides, aluminum, and heavy metals) that my colon backed up severely! I have always had gut problems as an adult, so I decided to fast again! I decided, once and for all, to totally heal my intestinal tract! And, I reminded her of how, even after going gluten-free 4 years ago, that she could still see me rubbing my gut in pain at any given time. (She acknowledged this). I could tell her that last night, was the first time in a very long time, I had such a feeling of peace in my gut...no discomfort whatsoever, and that it continued into today! (There's still no pain!)

I told her of the books I've read...one by a Medical Doctor (Fuhrman), and one by a certified nutritionist (Bragg). The difference between my last fasts and this one, are incredibly different. I am not tired! I am not weak. My longest fast 3 or 4 years ago lasted 22 days, but it was a real struggle in the end because I was so weak! I'm not this time around, so it has to be the iodine! I don't even get light-headed if I mistakenly stand up quickly! I told her how I first learned of fasting when 18; we met a salesman who my dad knew had just come back from a fasting clinic in Texas. He had improved his health dramatically!

I think I had her feeling pretty bad by the time I was done, because I told her how badly I need to be healthy so that I am around for my daughter! I need to be healthy for her. She deserves to have a healthy mom who is not reliant on drugs to cover up symptoms of problems because that is all drugs do! They are not cures, only symptom reducers! An excedrin, for example, can actually get rid of a headache! BUT WHAT CAUSED THE DAMN HEADACHE IN THE FIRST PLACE?

I don't get headaches anymore. I used to get them three days a week, at the very least! I also explained the difference between water-only fasting and anorexia. With fasting, you must not take in even ONE CALORIE. Fasting causes the body to go into ketosis, or protein-sparing...the body literally burns fat for fuel! With anorexics, they might eat a piece of lettuce here, or a sip of juice there, causing the body to think that it is switching from a fat-burning state to a food-for-fuel burning state. But since the body isn't eating enough food for fuel, the body will turn on itself! That is why it is so dangerous to consume even ONE calorie!

I also explained to her about the importance of iodine during fasting! I have come to learn that if you're iodine deficient, water-only fasting is highly dangerous! I have learned that my body was so deficient in iodine, that it's amazing I lived through my past fasts!

We also told her that we planned on coming for Easter, and are bringing dinner! They didn't have to cook a thing, we'd bring it all...and NO, I will NOT be eating any of it. I have come WAY too far to end my fast before I plan to! I told her that I was planning on making her favorites, broccoli salad with Miracle Whip, and apple salad with Cool Whip, and chocolate cake, and fudge, and even some sweet potatoes if she wanted, along with sliced ham. She finally softened. She touched my arm, and said in a hushed tone, "Would you mind terribly if Dad makes a turkey with noodles? We've got one that really needs to get cooked, and I'd love to have some noodles with those dishes you're going to bring."

I laughed and told her that even if I were eating I wouldn't be able to have those noodles, and besides, her son would be thrilled to be able to have some, too! So Dad will make the turkey and noodles, and I'll bring the rest.

(I think the fudge is what did her in) LOL!

I make a mean fudge, and candy is something that I just plain do not crave when I am fasting! All I want is good, wholesome food right now. Sunday will be tough, I grant you, but I know that hubby will help me Saturday night prepare everything! I also plan on sitting with them at the table, and grabbing hands and asking Dad to give thanks. It'll be interesting to hear his prayer.

Sorry this is so long, everyone, but after the turmoil today, and re-hashing it all again just now, I am amazed that my gut pain is still gone, and how relaxed I feel.

I know I am going to make it to 40 days.

Goodnight, all!
 

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