I know I am supposed to ”wait” for hunger to return to know to end my fast but it has been gnawing at me in waves since the 10th. Now at 21. Still hungry.   [End]
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Now at Day 21 I have had a bitter taste, and, as my Philly mother used to say, ”I’m spittin’ cotton”. Has anyone else had this? Of course water tastes terrible, too.   [End]
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I too experienced no weight loss and a 1 pound weight gain I finally lost on day 21. I drank ONLY water and was moderately active working, cooking for others, grocery shopping, etc. It is possible not to lose and it is discouraging. I am stopping at Day 22 because I am so weak have been fairly hungry on and off for over a week. Time for re-entry so I can move on with my healthier lifestyle.   [End]
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I am not sure how much you have researched water fasting, but if you consume anything other than water - no lemon, lime, herbal or green tea, etc - you are not fasting correctly. And, if you EAT anything you have broken the fast, your body immediately changes gears and is out of ketosis and is in another non fasting mode. You must RE-SET to Day 1. How you break the fast is also vitally important. Your body needs to be slowly introduced to foods staring with diluted fruit juice and then moving on to vegetable fruit drinks (fresh) and raw food which have the enzymes you need. You broke ...
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I had a blood test on day 17 of a water fast, did not take MSM and had high liver enzymes for the first time in my life on the results. I am now at day 20. Research turned up no connection between fasting and raised enzymes. Has anyone else experienced this? i hope my juice and raw food diet will prove it to be an anomaly.   [End]
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I am nearing the end of a probable 21 day fast, am very weak and experiencing aching pain radiating from back of neck down shoulders. Has anyone had that? Also, my mouth taste has turned from sweet to bitter. Guess I a wondering if I should stop now. Hunger in abdomen; not in throat as mentioned in some blogs Re: stopping when hunger returns. Just checking if this is the new ”normal” or..?   [End]
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I could not agree more. I think she said this was religion related but I don’t know of any of their subsets that endorse fast. Her situation sounds much more like a zealous born again group and communal living of some sort or what else explains her ability to fast and care for 7 children under the age of eight? I have no idea how to reach her. At least she seems o have taken a year off.... albeit to have another child.   [End]
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I had the sam experience. I lost no weight from day 12 to 15, my legs were still fat and I was HUNGRY! By day 16 I am starting to see big fat loss in my legs (always the last to go) and my hunger is bearable. I actually feel better than before. Hang in there. It will get better but expect the lows even now and the new symptoms as you continue one day at a time.   [End]
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I had severe hunger the 12th, 13th and 14th. It finally lifted today as did the nausea - again. I read new cooking magazines all the time and think about food. The difference is I am not thinking about junk food; mostly delicious gourmet, not fat laden, fare - fresh vegetables, meat/fish, herbs, etc. I am looking forward to eating well on real food rather than stuffing myself with non nutritious things.   [End]
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I got very hungry again on DAY 12, 13 and 14 but it lifted on the 15th. Persevere. This journey is not linear; there are hills and valleys but the goal is well worth the struggles you have today. Your hunger, so early in the process will go away.   [End]
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I am on Day 15 also. Days 12, 13 and 14 have been very difficult: no weight loss, headaches, lightheadedness, and HUNGER. I know you are supposed to stop when you get hungry but I persisted as I hope you will because today I feel much better, have little hunger and lost two pounds. I was ready to quit but now think I can go to 20 at least. I also urge you to follow yogayak on youtube. He has done two fast trying both times to go to 40 days but stops in the 20s. I wake up to hid videos each morning comparing and contrasting our experiences. I find it very helpful and comforting unlike aa ...
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