I don’t have heart issues, but I’ve definitely went from binging junk to fasting on water. I found it easier to eat healthy after fasting. I craved fruit and was more willing to eat greens. After putting the effort, it’s hard to want to ruin it with junk afterward. But refeeding is tough, and people always say it’s harder to fast if not eating healthy... well, what if you can’t eat healthy before??? That’s always been my question. I shouldn’t really be giving advice, I just wanted to reply to say that I’ve done it, but only for 8 days max. The hardest part for you is going to be the fir ...
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Isn’t it annoying to try to fast and not be able to? I wish there was a cheap clinic to go to at the end of the day to hold me accountable, or a cheap (better yet, FREE) resort. I’ve even tried to reach out to other fasters, and to read old journals/blog posts when I was able to fast. I also wear bracelets and rings to remind myself that I want to fast, or repeat the reasons why I’m fasting in my head. I just want to do a week or so and then eat healthy. I’ve done 8 days before. How can it be so hard?   [End]
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I think that mentally, I’m so conditioned to eat that even when I do get sick, I notice pretty much no difference in my appetite. But I know that ill animals and people will not be as hungry when they are ill, which leads me to believe that one SHOULD fast if ill. My lymph nodes are swollen, my nose extremely stuffed up, I’m achy all over... I should fast right? But it’s totally easier said than done. I don’t know how I ever fasted in the past. Rarely can I get through a day anymore... :-(   [End]
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Ah, the food nightmares during fasts... I think we all have those. I think once I woke up in a sweat after eating something in my dream. Baking/cooking seems to be common among fasters on this forum. I’ve read a lot of posts of people having a fun time with it, enjoying preparing food for others, and it not being a problem.   [End]
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Social obligation is almost always an issue when it comes to fasting for me. I’m such a people pleaser and ’go with the flow’ that often I isolate myself in order to be successful because I know I will just join in feasting (no matter how unhealthy the food is) in order to fit in and make the host happy. I, personally, have never stopped a fast and then started back up again. The hardest part is getting past those first three days, once I’m on a roll, I’m on a roll! You’ve already gone through it, which is great, but having to break it and then do it all again seems tough, but you aren’ ...
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7 days for your first fast is really impressive. When I first fast, I was really scared. It wasn’t until later that I was able to go longer. When I did my 8 days, I stopped because I got really sick. The doctor said I had the flu, but people on here say that they think it was some intense detox. Whatever the case, I started eating. I’m curious what made you stop your fasts. Also, good job on keeping your weight down after the fast. I have a difficult time with that.   [End]
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Confession: It had almost been a full day and I broke my fast. I kept thinking about how New Year’s Eve is just tomorrow and that I would potentially be missing out on some feasting, which isn’t really the case. There was food with my name on it in the kitchen, and after some thought I drove in. Whenever I don’t have time laid out for fasting (like ones with no social obligations), it’s tough. But to keep waiting for the ”perfect” time to fast is ridiculous too. I want and need to fast this break. I could start tomorrow, but then there is also New Year’s Day...   [End]
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I’ve had day 1 be both easy and hard. It’s about a medium with a dash of hard. It’s 7 pm and I haven’t eaten, but I’m used to being poor and the free food at my parents house is REALLY tempting.   [End]
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Sounds great. I have to admit that having some online support is REALLY helpful, if not essential for me. :-) Things are going well for me so far.   [End]
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I have to keep reminding myself that hunger passes, because it does. Some people think that if you don’t eat, you just get hungrier, but it’s not true. You get hungry when you are supposed to eat, but if you wait it out, it passes and you feel pretty normal until the next meal time. This has been my experience for the first 3 or 4 days. Night 3 is the hardest and I get this desperate feeling and that’s usually the night that determines if I will continue fasting or not. I always heard that it gets better with time, and it truly does (as Unfettered Moth mentioned).   [End]
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That’s awesome. I’ve been reading your posts. I heard day 9 was a bit rough, but 10 a breeze. For me the 3rd night is just awful, and 4 still hard, but 5th and on I feel like I’m walking on air, usually pretty weak though.   [End]
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Awesome, a partner in fasting! I’ve been planning a water fast for a long time starting tomorrow... or today rather (it’s late). I want to go at least 5 days, hoping for double that, but am not setting an ending date. My longest fast has been 8 days of water. Keep us all updated. :-)   [End]
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Water seems to help me in the beginning. I’m not entirely sure it is thirst, but sometimes I just feel like I need something and water is safe. It seems to give me an energy boost and saves me from breaking my fast. As time passes, I need less water. In my 8 day fast, the last couple days I drank almost no water and felt fine. I didn’t seem to want or need it.   [End]
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I was fasting in an urban area. With a hightened sense of smell, the whole city smelled really gross after the rain. It made me realize how nasty it can get living in a mostly concrete place.   [End]
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I know you can not give into the coffee! So the journal site is: http://www.xanga.com/FastingVictoria If you’re interested, you can get a profile yourself and start blogging.   [End]
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http://www.xanga.com/FastingVictoria Check it out. We can be partners! 8 days is excellent. Good job with that.   [End]
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Anyone want to join me? I do best when I have people doing it with me. I’m pretty determined so I will do it regardless, but it does seem easier when I don’t want to let other people down. I was thinking that we could do an online journal about our day or email eachother. Let me know if you’re interested by emailing me at VictoriaRaw@gmail.com. Let’s start water fasting together! (length of fast can be up to you)   [End]
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Hi Lauray, I thought about you a lot today and despite sort of wanting to eat, I managed to water fast today (Friday, August 1st). I just read your post and can relate to your confusion and frustration with your relationship with eating and also with society. Rest assured that you aren’t alone, there are others out there with similar struggles. I’m not sure how long I will last on this fast, but I’m hoping to make it a longer one. I’m taking it day-by-day. I don’t feel completely stable right now and just hope that I can keep this going so I gain some momentum and also some confid ...
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I’m joining you! Hi Laury, I read your post and have to say that I experience the same issues. ”I have always relapsed back into processed food. Although it would seem I am perfectionsistic, it is in fact the case that I am totally dysfunctional on any cooked or processed food. I suffer horribly from anxiety and depression when my diet is not 100% raw. I suffer when on raw food, too, since I need a real healing via total, extended water fasting, and have not yet found the support I need to achieve this; but with a raw only diet my suffering is rather less.” Despite wanting to b ...
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I’ve read all your posts recently. The one about failing at fasting and also your latest posts about successful days. Congratulations. I am hoping to have the same results. I’ve been going crazy lately and really needed to get my act together. I feel sick and truly believe in fasting in a way to heal. Wish me luck. Realistic Goal number one: Fast until Thursday night. Nothing but water until then! Also, I like your tip on keeping healthy food in the house so when you break your fast, you do it the right way. I actually feel more empowered when I have food in my house opposed to empty ...
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Count me in too! http://www.myspace.com/fastingvictoria I’ll be blogging daily.   [End]
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