I went through that headache yesterday. It was so intense that it messed my whole day up. Basically, your not alone. Today is much, much better. Good Luck! Happy Cleansing...   [End]
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It has been a rough day. Not from hunger though. I haven't been hungry at all today. The main problem has been this ever present crushing headache. Very bad. Salt water flush went as expected. It w...   [End]
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Hi to Everyone. I'm back with another blog. In May of 2007 I journaled my 20 day juice fast and found lots of advice, support, and encouragement. It was a great experience so I'm sticking with wha...   [End]
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Happy Father’s Day. I hope things are going well for you and that you enjoy this day.   [End]
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I’ve peaked at you on and off and am glad to see you are still fine and doing well. You’ve almost conquered and I wish you good things as you transition back to the regular routine. I’ll check back with you later and hopefully all is fine. My 1st week post fast has been great. I’ve stayed with the total vegan diet and 2 meals a day to my betterment. I am excited about how great I feel and looking forward to another fast in the next few months. Once again, GREAT JOB! Thank you for being so informative and on track. Vegeymom   [End]
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I’ve been watching your progress and am so happy for you! You’ve really done a great job and are reaching the goal. What a feeling you must have inside. I have stayed with the Joel Furhman diet since breaking my fast. I plan to continue that way. I gained 5 or 6 pounds back after starting to eat again, but today (exactly one week from breaking my fast) I am back to my end fast weight. Next week I will be breaking new territory with weight challenges. I only eat 2 meals a day (which I will continue doing for good.) I eat a healthy breakfast no snack and a healthy lunch/dinner. No dairy, no ...
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I don't know how long you intend to fast but do not worry about weight loss. I promise you will not waste away to nothing and become a skeleton if you are on a fast. Amazingly your body adapts and ...   [End]
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Thank you again for your good information and support. You've been a great friend along the journey. I am very, very interested in doing a fast between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sounds like an ex...   [End]
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Good job. You are so right about switching things up now and then to keep you going. Do what feels right for you and you'll make it.   [End]
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KatieMarie linked me up to this and I love it. I just finished a 20 day fast and was very disappointed to only lose 18 pounds. My whole life has always hinged on how fat or skinny I am. I am sick to death of it. I just want to be able to hike up tall mountains and swim in cold rivers without losing my breath. If I can do that at 160 versus 130 why should that matter? It matters because society says it does. Oh you have a lovely article. Thank you.   [End]
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Good Morning Friends! I have officially ended my fast. I stopped 10 days before my ultimate goal but have achieved what I was looking for. Here are some of the things I feel that have been accomplished: 1. Weight loss. A total of 18 pounds in 20 days. Start Weight: 203. End Weight: 185.I was looking for the numbers to really drop quicker and became disappointed that when I ate nothing these last days I virtually stayed the same weight all week, minus 1 pound. So, that being said, I will not use my next fast as a weight loss tool. The focus will be different. 2. Self-Control. I have ...
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You sound very content and happy. I read last night about the wonderful benefits of the young spending time with the grandparents. How they develop strong bonds that prepare them for eternity. I lo...   [End]
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Thank you again for the information to start my day. I can totally see my body stepping through these stages and it is nice to see them listed so that you know what to look for and expect. I hope you are doing well with your journey as I expect that you are. This morning I extend a great big THANK YOU to you. Peace.   [End]
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You can give up the meat. There are so many alternatives today that once you start looking you will be overwhelmed with the access to quality foods that don't involve meat. Stick to your favorites....   [End]
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You really can do this. You'll find this community full of support and help. I wish you all the best and will keep and eye on your progress.   [End]
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Hello to All. What a terrific morning. Cool outside still and the garden greens are coming up like you wouldn’t believe. Mustard greens, Collard greens, and Beet tops. They are delicious steamed in spring water with some Braggs on them. But I have been so good and only drank the water, saving the greens for someone else. I hope this fast ends before all the tender leaves are gone. Also the wax beans and green beans are coming on. The purple onions are lovely. Oh yes, I could go down to the garden and completely gorge myself-thankfully I have to work at the computer today and won’t be temp ...
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I’ve really enjoyed your journal from your previous fast. It has been a great read. I am on a fast and like to read that someone else has struggled like me. Hope your current situation is going as planned. Best Wishes to you.   [End]
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Glad to hear you know what is best for you. That last time I really worked on my weight and health I did alot of 2 and 3 days fasts. Then I would eat raw foods then fast again. It worked. In three ...   [End]
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I hope this day has went well for you and that your not too fatigued or hungry. I know from personal experience that coffee is a very addictive drink. Breaking the addiction is so hard, but I've fo...   [End]
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Just wondering how you are and if everything is going as you have planned. Whatever you’ve decided is best for you, I wish you happiness and good health.   [End]
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Your are so informed with what you are doing and you’ve got quite the knack for sharing it with others. The language is easy to understand and right to the point. I hope all is well with you and yours. Your a great inspiration and teacher.   [End]
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I love the idea of doing a variance on your fast. It seems like you have enough control of yourself to know what is working and what is not. I've not heard of the Breuss method, but will look it up...   [End]
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Greetings! Things are as they should be. Day 18 has dawned with a little fatigue and alot of moodiness. I’ve been getting some pressure from those I love saying, ”Enough, already.” It is difficult to explain why I continue. My weight has stayed the exact same for some days now. So it cannot be weight related. My energy has dropped off. So it cannot be because I feel so great. My sweet dog was ran over and killed yesterday. So it cannot be from lack of emotional reasons. Somehow this fast has turned into a internal marathon. It is mind over matter to the extreme. Breaking the fast early wo ...
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Great Blog! Full of good information and motivation. I look forward to your new updates and will be sad when you are done cleansing as you provide such blessings to me. Keep it up.   [End]
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Everyone should have a cheerleader like you.   [End]
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Thank you. Between a couple of you supporting my juicing option I've lost most of the guilt that was so thick yesterday. Its good knowing your out there.   [End]
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I'm back to the juice. Nothing like 12 hours without any juice to wipe you out energy wise. Also, I'm no mountain fasting guru. Cute picture. Thank you for your comments and support.   [End]
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Thank you. Your blog is fun to read and your support is so appreciated. Your right. Back to what works. Thanks for the straight talk.   [End]
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Good Morning to All. I started yesterday with every intention of water fasting for the remaining fast. RIGHT! By noon I was so weak I had to lay in bed. Laying there contemplating what I was doing in bed at noon on a Tuesday gave me the much needed jolt of reality. I am juice fasting. Sorry Mr. J. Furhman. So needless to say, I juiced myself some grapefruits. A couple hours later I finished off the broth from yesterday. After the gym I drank 5 apples. The apple juice was delicious. Instead of my standard two juices a day I had three. I also screwed my head back on straight. Reading Seuni ...
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Glad to know your still out there and doing fine. Happiness to you.   [End]
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Thank you for the encouragement. And yes, the broth was awesome! Stay in control. You can make this.   [End]
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Did the weight in. Probably shouldn’t have. Feel disappointed. I read a book by J. Furhman last night. Had alot of information on fasting. Somehow with all that information all I came away with was that I am not juice fasting I am juice feasting. Basically if you aren’t water fasting you aren’t fasting. What a downer. All this time I was thinking a juice fast is difficult and little did I realize I’m just a complete fasting faker. I guess today I’ll try to start water only again. Since I feel so grouchy I’d better sign off until later. Heading to the garden with the children to pick weeds. ...
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Mmm. The BBQ and guacamole sound great. I love guacamole with a deep love. Glad you made it through and are still on track. Hey, if you can go through a BBQ then you can do anything!   [End]
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Thank you for the help. I did make broth today and WOW what a delicious treat. I might have messed it up by adding Braggs liquid aminos. I didn't think much about it until I had already drank two h...   [End]
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Best Wishes on Memorial Day. I wrote some this morning and am following up with an evening update. I just finished dinner for 7, three of which are my dear grandparents. Everyone enjoyed garden fresh green bean casserole, garden fresh zucchini bread with walnuts, corn on the cob, garden fresh sweet potatoes, orchard fresh peach cobbler. The grandparents contributed potato salad and peanut brittle. What a feast! I knew it was really going to be hard to cook today so I tried something Lilly suggested. I made broth. Zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes, onion, eggplant, tomatoes, celery, beets ...
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It will be so fun to have you along the journey. Over smooth and rough spots its easier when you know people are out there just like you with your same struggles and issues. Knowing that you comple...   [End]
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You can do this. Don’t be discouraged. Don’t be afraid to lay down when your tired. Everything will be waiting when you get back up. You will succeed and be so happy you did.   [End]
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How great is that. To smell your way through a pot of delicious spagetti sauce. I have cooked more since I started fasting. The smells, aromas, and textures are a perfect way to make up for the sensory deprivation of fasting. Your doing awesome. Smell whatever makes you happy and cook wonderful food for your children. Hope the cookies turn out great.   [End]
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Good Morning to Everyone. Yesterday passed rather quickly. I juiced about 12 grapefruits (6 in the morning, 6 in the afternoon) for my drink and was satisfied. Water in between of course. Still struggling pretty hard in the late afternoon. I start telling myself that I’ve done enough, that I can stop the fast with a healthy option, that this is too hard for a busy woman, excuse, excuse, etc. By the time 6 or 7 rolls around I’m so tired of making excuses that I stop. Then another day is through. In the morning I feel so empowered. Right now I start thinking that 40 days would even be attai ...
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I know the temptations of eating out. Especially with your loved one. Don’t do it. Stay firm. The restaurants will still be there when you are done, and they will still be serving that favorite dish. Wishing you good things.   [End]
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It’s hard with children. They need you so much and when your reserve energy is spent on fighting your own struggles it is even harder. That aside, you can do this. You sound like you have excellent focus and drive. Happy thoughts to you...   [End]
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Just a note to encourage and support your effort. Your not alone.   [End]
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Keep it up! You and I are on the same schedule. Whenever I look at 30 days it seems impossible, but looking just at the current day things look brighter. I’ll be watching your progress and hope you do well.   [End]
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Another day is finished. I have had an odd day emotionally. In the late afternoons and early evenings my thoughts often turn to food. I really struggle then. But that is true even when I am eating. So I must have fed my habit for afternoon snacks and caved in to so many evening cravings that my body thinks that is our standard. Part of this fast is to set new standards. New reasons for healthy living. Yes, new beginnings, however cheesy that may sound. I loved the message about straining the juice. One day I was out of town from early morning until late night. It was the one day that I cou ...
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Thank you for your support. I will try the broth, maybe tommorow night. Another day done! It's nice to know you are out there.   [End]
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I’ve really enjoyed some of the blogs on fasting! I am currently on a juice only fast. I started May 14. My fast started as a water only fast but I only achieved three days. On May 17, I woke up very hungry and ready to quit. So in a last ditch effort to regain control I juiced some grapefruits. AHH! What a difference that made. The day went by easily and I regained my mental composure. So you can call me weak in that respect. I really admire the water only fasts, but will have to try for that another time. Since the 17th I have only juiced twice a day. Once in the morning and once around ...
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Hi Everyone! I am on my 10th day today. I started out with only water, but in three days it was very overwhelming, so I switched to homemade juices. I’ve lost alot of weight and have had a lot of time to contemplate my upcoming diet change. I’m not sure how long to go with this fast. What do you guys think? What are some experiences with 21 or 30 or 40 day fasts with only juice? Just a question   [End]
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I will start a raw food diet after the fast. Starting with fruit only, then adding vegetables. Obviously my immune system isn’t at it’s peak, but with a food diary that could really help. I know how unhealthy dairy is, but it is an easy trap to slip into. Fasting usually takes away my craving for cheese, and the milk, butter, eggs have never been that difficult to give up. Thank you for your good advice and support! I’m feeling a little weak and funny this morning but want to keep on track.   [End]
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Hi Everyone! I’ve reached the middle of day three and feel a little out of sorts. Not so much hungry as ”funny.” Can’t really describe it. How is everyone else doing out there? Don’t be discouraged. If I can do this than you can too. I’m focusing on weight loss and some minor health issues. Let me know how you guys out there are doing. Support really helps. Start Weight: 203 Current Weight: 195 Goal Weight: 130   [End]
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I am also new to this forum. I started a water fast on Monday May 14th. Would love to carry through until June. One day at a time right now.   [End]
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Hi. I started my water only fast on May 14th. Today is the second day. I am doing it for weight loss and health issues. I have had either a cold or flu for almost 6 months now. I am a vegetarian, but have been eating cheese, butter, milk, and eggs. I quit bring those items home a week or two ago and am now entering my fast. It is nearing the end of my second day. I would love to do a super long fast, but am taking it one day at a time. Hopefully 10 days. Would love to do 20. I dream of 30! We’ll see. It’s nice to know others are out there with me. Start Weight: 203 Current Weight: 200 ...
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