I would love to be fasting buddies. I started 3 days ago, and so far so good! My skin is getting so clear and smooth, and I've lost 4lbs. so far. I also had great energy the first two days, but today was one of those sluggish ones. Anyhow, I'm committed to a fast of 23-40 days. 23 because it's said you should fast one day for each year of age, and 40 b/c it's considered the optimal time to end a fast, based on physiological reasons. But that's just an opinion. In any case, 40 days is the number that keeps me striving for more, and I will have lost (hopefully) at least 40lbs. by then. So these are my reasons! Also, like you, I have to drink more water. I don't drink much, maybe 32 oz. in a whole day or less. So I definitely need to up the amounts. Glad to fast with you :)