I don’t have any knowledge on this, but look forward to hearing what others have to say in response to your latest question!! Also, as a side note, if you’re the type to eat popcorn, coconut oil on top with a bit of sea salt is absolutely fabulous...   [End]
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Thanks so much, Rockstar! I really needed to hear the bit about the post-fast lifestyle. I am hoping to have enough extra saved up by the end to buy a juicer. It was also encouraging to hear that I’m not the only one to fall off the boat for a few months - what a relief! So glad that it’s gotten easier for you. I will have to look into the Conscious Eating book! Right now I have about half of the local library checked out, so I’d better start burning through it ;) Please tell me though, how did you manage to take a Facebreak??? :P   [End]
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Thanks, puppywuppy! That’s an interesting perspective on the difference between happiness and joy...never thought of that before. I’m just now learning to spend more time with people who are more positive in my life, thank you for reminding me of it. For some reason I am feeling a block as far as hobbies, not sure why. I seem to flit from thing to thing and have a low threshold for attention span within the last couple of months. Guess it’s time to try something new! Thanks again for your support :) I always find your posts to be inspiring!   [End]
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Thanks very much, Rainy! Good points and well taken. I’m hoping for the mental clarity!   [End]
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Chrisb1, Every time I read your posts I’m amazed at the amount of nutritional knowledge you have! If you don’t mind me asking, what’s a typical day or week of eating for you? Do you eat seasonally? greykodama   [End]
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Hello dear friends, Today is day 1 again for me. July-August, I took on a 19 day fast and did fairly well with it. I was breaking it well also, until I took an already scheduled trip to the Midwest. Not only was there nothing NEAR healthy for me to eat (forget juice, raw foods, couldn’t even find vegetables!!), I also met my birth mother for the first time and saw my adoptive parents again, with whom I have had a tumultuous relationship. Suffice it to say I feel the need to fast again, this time knowing I won’t be taken out of my own element that way again. I am starting scho ...
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It already was organic...I’m finding less sensitivity now, but some of it still remains.   [End]
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Update: I broke my fast a little early, at day 19. I still feel happy with that. I broke it last night with diluted carrot juice. Today I’ve had straight carrot juice plus about 3/4 of an apple, half a tomato, a few cherry tomatoes, one cherry and two blackberries. I’m starting to feel a lot better, although still pretty tired and weak. However, each time after the carrot juice and after everything I eat, my tongue tingles. I know tongue tingling is generally the sign of a food allergy, but I can’t be allergic to ALL of those foods, can I? Is it possible that through the fa ...
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Hello everyone, I completed a 19 day fast yesterday, broken last night with diluted carrot juice. Today I’ve had straight carrot juice plus about 3/4 of an apple, half a tomato, a few cherry tomatoes, one cherry and two blackberries. I’m starting to feel a lot better. However, each time after the carrot juice and after everything I eat, my tongue tingles. I know tongue tingling is generally the sign of a food allergy, but I can’t be allergic to ALL of those foods, can I? Is it possible that through the fast I’ve somehow messed up my immune system and triggered oral allergy sy ...
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Wow, thank you very much for all of the highly detailed information!! I truly appreciate it!   [End]
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All right, I am on day 19 of a 23 day fast. After this Saturday I will be DONE! I can’t wait! The reason for 23 is to do one day for each year of my life. I plan to break the fast initially with some diluted carrot juice, but could use some guidance as far as time frames and food. I’ve read different things regarding how much raw fruit to eat at first and what type. My body doesn’t react well to citrus fruits, so any other recommendations? I’ve also read from some to eat raw veggies after the raw fruit but again, don’t know how much, and still others say to do steamed veggi ...
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I sure as heck hope so! Goodness knows I was subjected to being a guinea pig for birth control methods as a teenager and probably have a lot to clean out of there. Thanks so much for your support!   [End]
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Thanks so much for that information and your support! I’ve now officially made it to day 19, just can’t wait for 23 to arrive. I feel as though I’ve already reached my limit, even though ”true hunger” doesn’t seem to have returned yet. I am still on my period, lasting longer than usual, and this is absolutely pushing my patience, willpower, and pain tolerance to the max. Good luck on your path as well!   [End]
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I have already been doing that, but thank you anyway.   [End]
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Wow, very good to know!! Thank you so much!!   [End]
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Today is day 15 out of 23 (or longer, depending on when true hunger returns). I have not lost any weight today or yesterday, and my stomach rumbling has never left. I have only had distilled water. I am toward the end of my period, in case that makes a difference. It came early and has been very short this time. I continue to cook for my family throughout this time, but never even have a taste of what I’m making. I’ve gone from 136 lbs. to 121 lbs. on a 5’4 frame. My stomach and waist have become unbelievably tiny, but my arms and thighs are still retaining a lot of fat. ...
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