Chrisb1 - no need to apologize - I didn't mean to come off as hostile. :) I guess I just feel a little ignorant about the toothpaste thing. Good news is - I am not going to use it until I am finished. It is all a learning process. I have read the majority of Shelton's book, but I must have not been clear on the brushing of the teeth. Thanks so much for your insight. You have made this experience much easier for me.
I was also happy to read in that excerpt (which I had forgotten) that the water will taste sweet to many fasters. I was thrown a little by this and thought I needed to change my water bottle. haha. silly I know.
I am almost finished with day 8. I cannot believe I have been able to last this long, but as you said...one day at a time.