You are not a failure. Fasting is not an easy thing to do. Sometimes it can take multiple tries, before one can begin a fast successfully. I know. lol.   [End]
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Ugh, I know how that feels. Sometimes I just have to sit and bear it because even water won’t help. Congrats on making to day five!   [End]
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Hello everyone. Just checking in. Anyways I had an awful time last night. I was very emotional and drained and I was very close to giving up but I didn’t. This is going to sound weird, but day 10 was worse then any day between 1-6. So today I decided to take it easy and I slept in and rested. It’s only the afternoon, but I didn’t get up early today and I’m hoping today will be better then last night. So far it’s looking good I just hope it stays that way. Anyways good luck to all the other fasters out there. =)   [End]
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Hello everyone. Just checking in. Anyways I had an awful time last night. I was very emotional and drained and I was very close to giving up but I didn’t. This is going to sound weird, but day 10 was worse then any day between 1-6. So today I decided to take it easy and I slept in and rested. It’s only the afternoon, but I didn’t get up early today and I’m hoping today will be better then last night. So far it’s looking good I just hope it stays that way. Anyways good luck to all the other fasters out there. =)   [End]
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Hello everyone. Just checking in. Anyways I had an awful time last night. I was very emotional and drained and I was very close to giving up but I didn’t. This is going to sound weird, but day 10 was worse then any day between 1-6. So today I decided to take it easy and I slept in and rested. It’s only the afternoon, but I didn’t get up early today and I’m hoping today will be better then last night. So far it’s looking good I just hope it stays that way. Anyways good luck to all the other fasters out there. =)   [End]
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Thank you. I’m trying, but it ain’t easy. lol.   [End]
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Thank you. =) And I am doing this on my own. Thanks for the info I will take a look at Dr. Fuhrman’s website.   [End]
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You are doing a great job! Congrats on making it this far. It’s so hard to get past the games your mind plays on you trying to convience you that you must...have...food. lol. But you seem to be doing good at fighting it. =)   [End]
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Thanks frenchfri you are very sweet. Oh and I have not had even a lick or a crumb of food. Nada. Just water. I am not quite sure how much more I have lost since I last checked. I will weigh myself on day 15. I decided I didn’t want to become obsessed with the scale so I am stick to every week. =)   [End]
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It’s still early in the morning, but I feel pretty good. Last evening was a better day for me. I didn’t suffer from cravings, no aches or anything. So far it’s been pretty good. Strange I feel better on the fast which is just water compared to the fast I did with juice and water. I really think I can make it to 2 weeks. Well I hope everyone else is doing good. Check in later. =)   [End]
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It’s not wrong. You’re listening to your body and doing what’s best for you. Good luck with the weight loss hun. =)   [End]
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Good luck cayennequeen! I can relate, yesterday my mother brought Chinese food home and OMG I wanted to have some so bad. Of course I didn’t, but it was tempting. But I’m glad you have those 8 days off it will be easier to fast with not so many temptations around.   [End]
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Thank you for your support on-a-mission. =) It sounds like you are doing well with your weightloss also and I hope you are able to one day get to your goals as well.   [End]
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Heh so true. It seems most of the time I just want to hear or feel myself eating. Usually for me I crave toast. That seems odd too. Anyways stay strong. Don’t let the munchies beat ya. =)   [End]
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Oh Thank you so much. You gals/guys are really are great motivators. =)   [End]
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Just wanted to say I’m feeling good this morning. It’s still early, but I am doing well and hope that feeling lasts all day. Hope everybody else is feeling good. =)   [End]
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I don’t think I have would be sabatours (family), but I think it’s more that they are worried about me. So I understand. Anyways good luck on making it this far. You are doing great! =)   [End]
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I hear ya girls! My best friend who is also my neighbor could be a fitness model..no joke. She eats constantly..I mean constantly. Junk food too. She then tries to give me advice. She will usually start out supportive when I’m fasting but then she’ll get bored and wish I was off so we could go get lunch together so she’ll try to say that it’s probably not healthy..etc.etc. I actually try to stay away from her when I’m fasting.   [End]
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I hear ya girls! My best friend who is also my neighbor could be a fitness model..no joke. She eats constantly..I mean constantly. Junk food too. She then tries to give me advice. She will usually start out supportive when I’m fasting but then she’ll get bored and wish I was off so we could go get lunch together so she’ll try to say that it’s probably not healthy..etc.etc. I actually try to stay away from her when I’m fasting.   [End]
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Thank you so much for the comments. I am glad that I can inspire others with my posts. This really is a wonderful place to get support from so many wonderful people. =) P.S. and yes it is great to see the weight come off so quickly it really is a great motivator.   [End]
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It seems many people want to know my starting weight when I started fasting. I was embarressed to say and thought I would get judged, but decided that I am just being paranoid. I am doing this for me and I shouldn’t feel that way so here it goes. When I first started dieting I was at 365 then I lost 17 pounds just from that. After I got down to 348 I started fasting and now I am at 324 as of this morning. I am doing this for many reason but my main reason is weight loss. After the fast I plan on eating healthy and plan on continueing my weight loss. Hope that helps. I know that many of ...
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I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling so weak and no you are not pathetic. I guess I was lucky cause I happen to start my fast as soon as my period was over. If you are doing just a water fast and you can not handle fasting on just water, juicing for a few days may help the symptoms. You still can get an effective fast on juice also. See what your body is telling you hun. If you are really feeling that weak drink some juice and get some rest. I hope everything works out for ya. =)   [End]
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So many people wanting to know...lol. I just posted a new message and you can find it there. Hope it helps. =)   [End]
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i know this might seem a little strange, but i have been having a lot of success with this lately. its really simple. i wrote the words ”dont fail” on my hand, and everytime i want to give in and just eat or rest i recite those simple words in my head. it really gives me a boost anytime i need it. i did a lot of walking today. i did 6 miles. around mile number 3 i just wanted to go back home, but i recited those words and it pushed me to where i wanted to be. i wish all of you luck with your fasting, and i encourage you to find those simple words that will do the trick for you.   [End]
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Thanks ptootsie.=) I know I have lost at least one dress size and some of my older shirts that used to be tight on me are now lose and comfortable. I don’t think it is all water weight. It seems like 24 pounds would be a lot of water to lose. I do exercises when I feel I have enough energy so I am really hoping that I am losing fat as well. And thank you for the well wishes.   [End]
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I though Lindsay look hot before! I don’t like the skin and bones she is sporting now. It’s too bad, she used to be really pretty when she had some meat on her.   [End]
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Well my height is 5’9, but to be honesty I don’t think I am comfortable sharing my weight. Let’s just say I am overweight. lol.   [End]
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Well my height is 5’9, but to be honesty I don’t think I am comfortable sharing my weight. Let’s just say I am overweight. lol.   [End]
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Good job Emma. I know what you mean by missing chewing. Sometimes when I have my water in ice I chew on the ice just to get the sensation of chewing. lol. Strange I know.   [End]
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Good luck to you! And I hope your fasting exerience is an enjoyable one. =)   [End]
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I’m doing just water and I’m on my 8th day and I’ve lost 24 pounds. But I am also overweight so that may be a factor.   [End]
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Good for you hun. Keep up the good work. =)   [End]
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Well since I started the fast 8 days ago I’ve lost 24 pounds. I am really quite surprised. I’m not complaining it just seems that 24 pounds in 8 days is a lot. That is an average of 3 pounds a day I’ve been losing. I know that since I’m fasting on water I would lose more weight then when I did the juice fast, but I am really amazaed. However, I had a awful day yesterday night though. I had food cravings bad and I got a charlie horse in my side. I think my body is doing everything it can to get me to eat. lol. I’m not giving in. After seeing these results I am more determined then ever t ...
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By fasting. Your body cleanses itself naturally. If you are having trouble with bowel movements, then you could use an enema or some people suggest a salt water flush. Other than that, the body is releasing the toxins from the skin and other places on it’s own.   [End]
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Toxins are what your body gets rid of during a fast. Your tongue may turn whiteish, your may have stronger B.O. It’s just all the bad stuff that is in your body and fasting helps get rid of it. Personally I wouldn’t recommand taking a laxative. During a fast, your body is helping to get the toxins out and a laxative is not needed. Hope some of this info helps. =)   [End]
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Thank you. =) Anyways I’m believe it’s because I am heavier (not going to put my weight on here. lol) and because I am doing just a water fast no juice. Some days I exercise a bit, but yesterday I haven’t felt like it and today is looking that way too. I am pretty shocked myself. I am average 3 pounds a day. I’m not going to complain though. I’m sure it will slow down eventually. Tomorrow I will weight myself to see how much I lost for the first week. Good luck to you. And I’m sure you lost some weight too!   [End]
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Morning to you to and good luck! I hope everything goes well for you. =)   [End]
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I haven’t noticed, but I’m actually hoping my breasts don’t shrink too much during my fast. My boobs are not what I want to lose. lol. It the weight!   [End]
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I haven’t noticed, but I’m actually hoping my breasts don’t shrink too much during my fast. My boobs are not what I want to lose. lol. It the weight!   [End]
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Well at least you ate well. Good luck on starting your fast again. =)   [End]
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I am doing pretty good this morning. Yesterday night was not so good. I had a bad headache and was very irratable/cranky. I know I probably feel this way because of the toxins so I’m dealing with it, but I hope I feel better this evening then I did yesterday evening. Anyways tomorrow morning I am weighing myself. I believe I have lost over 20 pounds since starting the fast and that was a week ago. However I’m not quite sure till I weigh myself in the morning tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing well. Later. =)   [End]
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I want to do some exercises to help tighten my stomach and upper thighs while I am doing this fast.   [End]
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Lots of people slip up so don’t worry. =) I’m on just a water fast and I have lost between 2.5 pounds to 4 pounds a day. Of course everyone is different, but if you do just a water fast and no juice your bound to lose quite a bit. Good luck.   [End]
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Good luck Emma! I agree it seems like if you post something, it helps you to stick with it. Not always the case, but it helps. =)   [End]
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You’re doing a great jo. Keep it up! Oh but make sure you are drinking enough liquids even if it’s just water. =)   [End]
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I’m still going strong and I feel good. I had a craving attack last night but didn’t give in. Of course it was over toast again. What’s up with that? lol. Anyways I am doing fine. I was a bit dizzy when I got up this morning, but that was because I popped out of bed really fast. I need to learn to get up slowly in the mornings. Anyways I hope everyone is doing well on there fast. =)   [End]
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Sorry to hear about the pain. Do you plan on fasting still?   [End]
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Good job. I hate cravings. I want to say it will get easier and you will crave less, but that isn’t the case with everyone. I hope things continue to go well for you. =)   [End]
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Well right now I’m working my way to two weeks, but if things keep going as well as they are now, then I am going to go for 40 days. Q 1. It depends on some factors. If you are ill or pregnant and have some other conditions like heart problems you problem shouldn’t fast for 40 days and definetly not on just water. Q 2. I personally am doing just water this time around. Last fast which was two weeks I did water and juice.   [End]
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Juice fasts are great too. Plus you get more energy and vitamins then doing a water fast which you don’t get any of those. I understand the thing with being dizzy. I get that to. And congratulations on losing weight. Sounds like your are doing great also! =)   [End]
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Well yesterday which was day 4 for me I had lost 10 pounds from fasting alone. But from dieting before fasting, I had lost 17 pounds so in total I’ve lost 27 pounds. Of course right now I am just going by the fasting loss and yesterday was 10 pounds. I haven’t weighed myself today. I will be weighing myself on Monday which will mark a week of fasting. I’m going to try and not weigh myself daily which has been a problem. I’m am going to try weekly or biweekly.   [End]
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Sorry to here about your Aunt. But you really seem to have a positive attitude about restarting your fast good for you and good luck! =)   [End]
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I’m not sure, but basically if you are fasting on liquds and you eat something you basically have to start over. Fasting entitles not eating solids. Some fasts are stricter then others like the water fast (like I’m on) which only means you drink water, but there are tons of variations of fasts that people make up.   [End]
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You’re doing great! I’m one day ahead of you, but we’re both so close to each other in fasting days. Somtimes I crave something in the evening, but It goes away after a bit. But anyways keep up the good work! =)   [End]
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It’s still early in the day, but things are looking good. I really feel I will be able to do the two weeks at this point in fact, I actually think I can do the 40 day I was looking into, but we’ll have to see how I feel. I hope everyone else is doing ok. =)   [End]
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I agree. It makes me angry that people will automatically spout out that it is wrong and your going to kill yourself and blah, blah. I mean there are dangers to anything, but if you take the time to inform yourself and feel that it is something you can handle you’ll be fine. Lucky I have some family that is supportive, even if they don’t necessarily agree to it.   [End]
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No actually I felt better after doing it. I felt kinda groggy beforehand and this seemed to help me get out of it. Of course, this is only walking. I don’t think I could handle jogging or doing something excessive. I’m just taking things slow since I am doing just a water fast.   [End]
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Hey everyone. I started my fast on July 19th and thought I would stop by. I’m not new here, I just haven’t been around in a long time. I’ve done a couple of fasts my longest was 2 weeks and I lost 25 pounds, but that was on a juice and water fast. I am now doing another fast going for 2 weeks, but I may try to go longer and it is just water. I have been on it four days and have already lost 10 pounds. That seems like a lot, but I am a heavier person. I also lost weight before I started this fast so I am down a total of 27 pounds. (10 from the fast so far.) I am doing pretty good. Althou ...
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This is my fist day here. I think this is a great place and the support you all show for one another is wonderful. Anyways, I would like to start a fast, but I don’t think I could quite handle an all water fast. I am going to add vegetable juice to my fast as well. What do you all do for energy during the days of your fast? Do you have an secrets to help you stick to the fast for such long periods of time? I have many health problems and I am doing this fast mostly for health and weight loss reasons. I would love to have a buddy in this endeavor. A 40-day juice and water fast would be idea ...
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Well I’m on day 5 of a 40 day water fast so if you don’t mind me being a few days ahead of you I’ll be here! =) Good luck.   [End]
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Hey Angie, I just wanted to say Congrats on your goal! 34 pounds in 10 days...wow! =) I’m glad you have things in order after the fast. Which will help you in the long run. Good luck with the after-fast. =)   [End]
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Oh I’m not drinking diet soda. It’s just plain water for me. =)   [End]
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You don’t have to stop posting neenster. =) Everyone makes slips and when you slip you get back on. Please feel free to keep posting. We love to hear how things are going.   [End]
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I too was having a hard time yesterday night and today so don’t feel bad. A part of me just wanted to give up, but a bigger part wants to finish. You should feel proud that you’ve reached this far and I hope the uncomfortableness goes away for you soon. =)   [End]
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Well I’ve eaten quite a bit of garlic in my time and I’m neither slow or unintelligent. I don’t eat it everyday, but I do put it in my meals. I’m sure that it can have it’s side effects, but maybe garlic just reacts differntly for different people. Just my two cents.   [End]
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Hmmm...well I’m not an expert, but it depends. Are you looking to cleanse your body as well as lose weight? If you are I would say no. If you can help it, you don’t want to be drinking any kind of sodas. However, Diet coke really doesn’t have anything in it so if you are doing a fast for weightloss, it might not have much of an impact. Of course it may effect your results. Take this with a grain of salt though. I can’t be sure of this.   [End]
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I’m sorry about your setback neenster. Many of us have had them. And good for you for not giving up. About the weightloss it really depends on the person. I lost 25 pounds in 14 days, but I was heavier. So it is possible. I’m sure if you stick with it you can lose the 20. =) Hope everything starts out good again. Keep us updated.   [End]
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Don’t worry dana, you are doing what you feel is best for your body. Some people during a water fast don’t have the energy to exercise, some do. Tomorrow I plan to use my exercise bike for 10-30 minutes a day. It’s not 2 miles of running, but it will do for me. lol.   [End]
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I lost 25 pounds in a two week fast, but that was juice and water. And it was mainly juice. heh. So I believe I may lose a bit more this time around.   [End]
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Day 9 is a great accomplishment. I know it’s tuff, but you are doing great. Try to stick it out. I sometimes just want to break the fast and have it be over, but then I think about some other peoples break-through and my last fast and how much I lost and I decide to keep going. I just tell myself it will be worth it in the end. =)   [End]
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I am on day 3 of a 40 day fast and am doing good. The holidays are a tuff time to da a fast, but not impossible. I have informed my family that I won’t be attending their dinners and I have their support. Good luck with your fast and keep us updated! =)   [End]
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I’m on day 3 of 40 days and I’m doing pretty good. Slight headaches and hunger pains, but nothing to bad. I am suffering from a bit of insomnia, but I’m sure that will pass. How is everyone else doing. =)   [End]
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Hello. It really depends. I’ve faster for 14 days and lost 25 pounds, but I was heavier then you. Just a guestimation but in 10 days you could lose between 8-20 pounds. Of course I’m just guessing. And it depends if you do just water or juice or a combination of both. Good luck. And keep us posted on you progress. =)   [End]
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Welcome Erica! I too am 26 years old, but this is my second fast. I think the only suggestion I can offer is to not give up. The first few days (days 2-4) can be hard, but it usually gets a bit easier after that. It really depends on the person. Good luck on starting your fast and if you have any questions feel free to post more. And keep us updated! =)   [End]
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That has to be a joke right? Cause I seriously don’t believe that you put ladybugs on your face to combat parasites.   [End]
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Hi morton and good job on staying on your fast. Usually days 2-4 and day 7 are the worse for some people. Of course it varies depending on the person. My first fast I was feeling horrible for five days in a row. And on my current fast I am only having minor symtoms. Of course I’m only on day 2 so we’ll see. Heh. On the comment about doing a bowel cleansing, Different people say different things. Some people think you should do ”cleansing” everyday why others feel you should do it when you feel the need to do one. I am in the latter. I don’t do enemas or laxatives i morton and good j ...
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I’m sure there may still be some bloating, but I don’t think there would be a huge difference. I would think the only thing that should be taken care of would be to drink enough water. Hope that helps. =)   [End]
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bottle water is best, but at times I have been drinking tap. I drink what I have on hand. lol. Good luck on starting your fast.   [End]
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I am glad you have your mind set on doing this fast. Honestly...heh the first five days were probably the worst. I used to drink a lot of coke and I suffered from horrible headaches. I also had a little trouble at the end (day 13-14) because I wanted pizza. lol. However, I am on day 2 of my 40 day fast and I haven’t had too bad of headaches. (I don’t drink caffeine anymore, so that’s a big help. Although I do drink lots of soda.) I mostly did internet searching and I did read a couple of books on fasting: The Detox diet and the detox plan, although I’ve been doing my own thing. I also h ...
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I would love to see your plan. Feel free to post it. =)   [End]
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I don’t think a fast is impractical. I think it will do your body good to get rid of toxins and such. The fact is though, if you go back to your same eating habits and exercise habits as before the fast, you are more then likely to gain the weight back and more of it. That’s not to say you can’t enjoy having desserts or steak or whatever, once in a while, it just means that you have to be practical about it. Have it once a week and eat lots of veggies and fruits throughout the rest of the week. Good luck neenster.   [End]
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Day 8 of 37 days, good job Dana! I’m on day 2 of a 40 day water fast. Are you doing just water or a different combination? I also think if one is doing such a long fast a good maintainence plan is in order. I don’t plan on doing this for that long and gaining everything back. lol.   [End]
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I’m sorry that you’ve been having trouble on your fast. It is a difficult thing for most people to go through. I had some family members to support me the first time and that helped. I also realized that only the first few days would probably give me trouble. Just remember, your body is doing everything it can to try and get you to eat and it’s releasing toxins. The pain, cramps, etc. won’t last all 14 days believe me. I thought they would to. But just tell yourself. This is only for a few days and the rest is smooth sailing. I did 2 weeks and by no means was it easy, but as you go on it w ...
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It also depends on how much you weigh. The bigger you are the more you tend to lose (generally of course). Probably the worst days of a fast are days 2-4 and this varies for people. The first 5 days of my first fast were hell. I think it was mainly the headaches that bothered me. To encourage you I would just say, and this is blunt, deal with the headaches and cramps. It’s toxins being released from your body and it’s your body trying to get you to eat. It will do everything it can the first few day to make you eat. Don’t give in! Heh. You can do it. Good luck.   [End]
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Good job! It must feel so great to achieve your goals. Thanks for the support that you are giving other people. I’m sure it helps. I am starting my second fast today (which is 40 days) so seeing results like yours gives me real encouragement. Good luck with your next fast! =)   [End]
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CrystalPalace, it really varies on the person and the situation. Most of us experience detox symtoms and they vary. My first time fasting I experienced horrible symtoms for 5 days straight. It was hell. lol. But I just tell myself that I’m going through detox and this is the process. It might help if you up your water intake and maybe do a salt water flush to clean out your colon. I know it sounds strange, but it might help release some of the toxins and you may start to feel better. I hope this helps. Good luck!   [End]
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Well good luck in your fast. =) Just wondering though your not thinking of going down from 155 to 122 in five days are you. lol. I’m sure I was reading wrong and you meant you would just be fasting for five days and then continue to lose weight by eating healthy, cause 33 pounds in 5 days is impossible! Heh. =)   [End]
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You have to remember weightloss depends on the amount you weigh, genetics, metabalisom, etc. In my opinion, the bigger you are the more you will lose. If you’re fasting for 15 days and want to lose 30 pounds that’s 2 pounds a day. I guess it’s possible, but 12-20 pounds seems more realistic. I lost 25 pounds on a 2 week juice and water fast, but I’m heavier then you. I also didn’t exercise that much so I could have probably lost more. Anyways, keep us all updated how it goes and Good luck. I could easily be wrong. Heh. =)   [End]
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I’ve done a two week fast of juice and water and lost about 25 pounds. I think I started notice the difference about a week into the fast. It was more of my clothes felt looser then looking in the mirror results. But at the end of two weeks my friends and family noticed I had lost weight. Hope that helps. =)   [End]
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Good job! You must be really happy. 48 pounds in 30 days is a great accomplishment. A quick question. After you are done with the fast what are your plans afterwards? I plan on going a vegan type diet to keep the weight off. Lots of Veggies and fruit and less sugars and fats. Also do you have a plan to get your metabolism back up so you don’t gain weight quickly? I would like to hear more from you. =)   [End]
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Today is day one of my 40 day water fast. This is my second fast. My first one was a water and juice fast that lasted 2 weeks and I lost about 25 pounds. This time I am just doing water. I even created a journal on my website so that I can keep track of my feelings and such. Good luck to everyone whose starting one! =)   [End]
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