Need A Fasting Buddy? Post Here
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It is more fun and easier to stay on track with a fasting partner. Post a little about yourself and why you are fasting with your email to contact.
Fasting Partner/Buddy
Have another person to fast with can keep you accountable. It can get you through the tough days. You can increase motivation by sharing victories. It is good to email or call each other daily.
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Hi, I want to fast, i keep starting and fall off the wagon. I am 48, live in massachusetts, have gained a ton of weight recently. have some health and emotional issues i’d like to clear up, and food is separating me from God. But really my pain is what is driving me this time, adn my weight. I use to be much healthier eater. I’ve always struggled, but had made lots of progress. Then, a breakup set me off. BUt, on the positive, i quit smoking over a year and a half ago, so that is part of it. I believe that this next step in my healing will be more deep, like becoming an attentive eater. So, if you’d like to talk about supporting a fast, you can email me at lisesheehan@yahoo.com
Hi Lisesheenan,
You should read compulsive.ws to help get your thought more positive. I now have a program for coaching fasting and the link is on the top bar of this site. With paid support I invest my time and energy into you achieving your fasting goals. Free support is usually a few lines of text. But for many, that is what they want, but 80% fail.
To introduce myself I will start with some of my journal entries.
Journal Entry for 10/19/2008- I hope to achieve optimum health and a
closer relationship with the Father. I want a greater understanding
of the Word and how it applies to Weight loss.
Journal Entry for 10/24/2008- Well, I started being careful of what I
eat on Oct 20th.. Lots of green tea, veggies, and small portions of
everything else. Starting weight 250 lbs.
My key focuses have been too PRAY and drink tea first, before eating.
Stop eating when the hunger edge resides. Play this little game…
see how little food it takes to get by. Feed myself in the Word of
God not physical food. My hunger is spiritual.
* My body is not my own, it was created by God for His glory and has
been paid for by Christ. Do my actions glorify God? Will I respect
his gift and be a good stewart? Take care of God’s Temple? Walk in
self- disappline? Walk in the strength He has supplied?
YES LORD, I will!
By following the above I am making good progress.
Currently 242lbs.
Started Hydroxycut 10/23/08 to help the process along.
Goal #1-
Loose 30 lbs by dec. 12th Dr. Appt.
7 weeks + 4 days= 53 days
4 lbs a week= 28lbs
Goal#2-
Loose 60lbs by surgery date-potential july.
10lbs/mo.
End weight- 160 lbs
Journal Entry for 10/27/2008- Well, sunday was the begining of the
Makers diet. that way sabaoth with be off. weight- 240.8 Breakfast-
zuccini and eggs snack- apple lunch- chicken salad- 4 oz chix, 1/3
red pepper, 1 cup celery, 1 T mayo, 1t dijaun mustard, 1/4 c flax
seeds, chopped and combined on top of 2 romain lettuce leaves. snack-
apple dinner- green salad w/ranch dessert- 1/4 c vanilla pudding. I
have lost the water weight and now it is time to get to business and
loose fat. We went apple picking yesterday so I didnt exercise. MY
BAD! I NEED TO EXERSIZE TODAY! On tract to my Dec.12th goal to weight
220lbs.
Journal Entry for 10/29/2008- Prayer is all sustaining daily. When I
wake, go to sleep, when the baby cries, when the kids argue, every
hint of hunger or craving I pray to the Lord. Every indearing smile,
laugh and giggle, new picture and lesson learned, every loving act of
kindness I thank the Lord. Today is the first day of my juice fast.
Juice only until the 3rd day. Then I will break and plan for the next
which will be 7days. My goal is to Love the Lord and sacrifice self.
To call on the Lord in all things, to be lead and guided in all
things in complete wisdom and truth. For the glory of GOD!
I too have alot of weight to shed.
I am currently 239 amd am shooting for 160. As I have been studying
and praying I have been really lead to cleaning this temple God has
created, to bring it back to the level of functionality that He
created it for.
I am at the end of my first day. Hands are shakey, head lite, and
tummy rumblin’ Praise the Lord for He sustains me. My goal is 3 days
w/juice.
This is the biggest challenge I have every taken on. But with the
Lord as my strength I can beat this addiction to food.
The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want.
That brings us to today. I am at the end of my second day of my
juice fast. I would like to start a central spot for people to
gather to address fasting and faith. Scripture has a lot to say about
the benifits and the Makers Diet touches on it too.
Fasting is a scary but needed step. We can support each other and Christ will support us all.
10/30/08- the 3rd day of my juice and water fast. I felt good, not hungry, plenty of energy. The cleansing symptoms have passed! I was reading about a salt water colon cleanse and tried it which made me sick.
I was originally going to juice fast for 3 days then break 10 days and fast 7 days, break 7 days and fast 14 days, break 7 days , fast 21 day, break 7 days , fast 40 days. Each “break” I follow The Maker’s Diet Phase One. But now that I have begun the 3rd day of my juice fast I don’t want to stop. So I will continue on my juice fast
thru the 7th day then begin The Maker’s Diet Phase One
11/1/08- beginning of day 5 is here, weighed in at 236lbs this morning. the salt water solution I tried the other day took a couple of days to where off but I am fealing better now. I woke up a bit hungry but other that that I am doing good. I have been drinking green tea this morning to help flush the water retention from the salt water cleanse. On toward day 7.
The greatest change so far is the way I rely on the Lord more and more thru out the day where as when I was not fasting it was easier to just get caught up in my day. Now every time I feel a little hunger trying to bug me I praise Him because it was for me He fasted 40 days and overcame Satin. Then suffered so much to defeat sin, illness, and the grave. To give His authority to man to follow in His example. WOW, how AWESOME is that!?! It is amazing the connection between food and the Spirit. When my resolve is weak, my spirit is weak. Easily overcome with doubt, confusion, self. As the Lord strengthens me daily and we bring this body under subjection, His power and authority is made more and more aparent in my life.
Praise Him
Hi leahwebster,
There is lots of info on Biblical fasting under the link prayer and fasting. If you send a pic I can make a post for you.
Thanksgiving is coming up just around the corner. My boyfriend is coming over soon, and I haven’t seen him in many months. I need a fasting buddy to keep me focused on my goal. I’m fasting to help myself relieve my stress and take hold of my life again.
About Me-
I work at a fitness center, I do karate, and I lift weights, Not including my job, I work out for 7+ Hours a week. I’m not sure what type of fast I should do considering my hectic life style that I’m trying to grasp a hold of again.
In the last few months, I have gained about 20 lbs. due to eating on the go to get from place to place. Considering my job, I should know what to eat, but I just don’t have time to eat healthy, or even think x-x.
I just really need to get control of my life again, so then I can get into healthy eating habits, after my fast.
Please e-mail me at ninde_1@hotmail.com to contact me, the sooner, the better.
Hi guys, my name is Sonia and in my mid 20’s. I’m on day 3 of my juice fast and want to do a few days of only water. It’s tough because I’ve got hypoglycemia, but I was hoping maybe it would cure it. Haven’t found really any info on fasting curing hypoglycemia online though.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
<3 Sonia
Hi Sonia,
Water fasting will be hard. The treatment is 30 day juice fasting. Space your drinks out it maintain blood sugar. If this is too hard add some banana. Keep us posted and I will guide you.
hey,
i know im young, but im 16.. and im 158 pounds and 5″5. i think a fasting buddy would be a great idea, im really strong and dont get that tempted by food easily so i think ill be able to handle it, i think ill try 7 days first then maybe drag it on longer maybe to 20 or so, i want a fasting buddy to keep me motivated, and i can help you be movtivated too. Also id like my buddy to discuss different forms of excercise that could help me get rid of my cursed family tummy, and love handles. write to me if your interested
thanks in advance
-Ashley
hey ashley, i am starting a 3 weeks water fasting tomorrow, if you want to join me i would be very happy to be fasting buddies. we’ve got similar stats, i am 5′7 tall and currently weigh 152 pounds. please let me know if you’re interested in this.
Bye,
Dee
Hey Ashley,
I’ll be your fasting buddy =]. I’m 16 also, 5′7″ and 140lbs. I’m going to start mine after thanksgiving because I think that my family would freak out if I didn’t eat then. You can email me at rayner.1@themetroschool.com
-Marilyn
Hey guys – I would like to try a fast in order to get rid of the toxins in my body and feel better – I’m eating a lot of junk food and high processed food – as well as a lot of caffeine- Hopefully lose some weight as well. I’ve tried fasting before but have never lasted more than a few hours.
If anyone would like to be my fasting buddy let me know. I’d like to try a 3 week fast.
-cczo
Hi,
I am looking for a fasting buddy to help keep me motivated and share experiences. I am 21, 5′5″ and about 157 lbs. My reason for fasting is not only weight loss but for spiritual reasons as well. I have not yet decided how long or if I will water fast or juice fast. Let me know if you’d like to join me!
HELLO FELLOW FASTERS!
there is a grea way to connect to the fasting community to find support and also expert advise.
http://www.fastingconnection.com – check it out
Hello, CCZO. I am also looking for a fasting buddy for a 3 week fast. I plan on beginning mine this Sunday (31 November), but could start Monday 1 December, too. If you’re interested, let me know and maybe we could work out some sort of a support system–including how to maneuver the challenging reintroduction of food post-fast.
Hello Everyone!
I am starting a 20 day water fast, and want to post my progress to help me with it.
I hope to lose weight and be in position to develop better eating habits by the completion of this.
I am fairly active and used to never eat junk or fast foods, but over the last few years have fallen from those good habits. As active as I am I think it is also very important to eat a balanced and nutritious diet, so hopefully this fast will help with that.
best wishes to the rest of you who are fasting too
: )
Hi everyone!
I’m getting ready to embark on a 3-4 week fast. Things have been slowly getting out of hand for a multitude of reasons, and I know that fasting really helps you stop and re-evaluate what’s important in your life.
At the moment, getting healthy is my Number 1 priority. I’ve fasted in the past, and it’s always worked, allowing me to channel my thoughts and actions towards improvement.
If you’ld like to be my fasting buddy, we can share details! I start tomorrow, December 1st. I plan on maintaining this for 3-4 weeks, but will take it a day at a time with you! Let me know if you’re interested
I will juice fast. I am starting Monday as well. I don’t work so I think its a little for difficult for me to try and keep busy but I would like to do it for at last a week.
I’m starting my juice fast Dec 1st. Ill be a support buddy if vis versa.
hey i’m starting a fast tomorrow and am planning a 3 weeker
hi i would love to fast with u. i’m from Malaysia
Hi Abraham – yes, I would like to start a 3 week fast. I plan on starting tomorrow. I tried today and only made it until dinner time. I think having a fasting buddy would be great. I need a support system.
Hey Y’all!! I’m 20 years old and starting tomorrow on a 42day water fast. I have completed 3 30-day water fasts over the past 3 years ( one a year always in the winter months) and am challenging myself to add another 2 weeks in length. I am 5′5″ and 110 pounds. In the past I usually lose about 23-25 pounds over 30 days, which obviously results in a final weight of about 85 lbs, however, I always check my BP and HR so I’m not in danger of hurting myself.nonetheless, i know Im strong enough to take on a 6week revitalization! I do my fasts to feel closer to God and renew my spirit and soul as well as conquer my anxiety, insomnia and compulsive habits. I would LOVE a fasting buddy for support and trading experiences!! Email me at emloverxoxo@aol.com!!
Much Love
Hey,
I’m Tiffy. I’m 19, and I have the worst eating habits of anyone I know. I’m addicted to caffine. I’m 4′11″ and weigh 132lbs. For those of you who don’t know that is a bad thing for someone at my height. I’m always tired, I have problems sleeping, and poor health is killing my confidence. I’m not ugly, and I know I’m not fat. But I’m unhealthy and I carry that burden with me everywhere I go. I decided that I want to try fasting to not only detox my body, but to also build up personal strength. I hate to admit I am a very weak willed person. I feel like embrassing and tackling this challenge will make me a stronger, happier, healthier person.
I’m hoping to start juice fasting for two weeks come Monday. I wanted to try a shorter period of time at first. I’m looking for support, and guidance. I am more than willing to do the same for anyone else.
Thankyou for your time,
Tiffy
Hey there Tiffny,
I feel for you, Alot of my issues are the same.
I am also 19, 5′6″ and 160 pounds.. I gained a ton when i went away to australia, and have been Majorly struggeling to get rid of it agian. I worked as a weight loss councilor and i know how to do it.. But the motivation isn’t there..I am begining my fast tomorrow,I think it will help kick start me into a healthier Lifestyle after wards
I have fasted before, 10 days, And it is completely do able. A good support is what we both need, So i am game if you are
Have you began your fast already? If so.. How is it going?
What type of fast are you doing??
Cheers
-Chanta;
Also Tiffany,
Which also will help with the sleep patterens!!
The caffien addiction will Go away in only a couple of days after sticking to the cleanse
Look Forward to hearing for you
Hi – Im 26 and have lived a very fun life so far being very naughty – I have drank, done drugs and smoked…
Whilst I have had lots of good times and bad times through doing this I feel a deep sensation to change and better myself…
I have my own company and have been given the opportunity to go into partnership with a friend who has a very successful recruitment company, I am excited about this prospect however, i believe that living the life i currently do given that opportunity i will fail.
I cannot justify living the drink/drugs/food (party lifestyle) when I have been given such an amazing opportunity not to mention the health/feelgood factor of fasting to get rid of my inner demons.
So I believe that I am ready to say goodbye to the old me and look forward to meeting the new controlled, reserved, intelligant, healthy me.
So…I am due to start my first ever 5 day water fast in hope that it will help me get the result/body/health I have dreamed of for years … I start on Monday 22nd December, I am off work and have nothing social planned during this time as I am unsure of what or how I will feel …. Please email me at aserafin2003@hotmail.com if u are thinking in the same way for the end of 2008 or if you just want to talk about your experience/situation.
Thanks Guys and Best wishes for Christmas and 2009!!!!!
Love Anna – UK
Hi Anna
You should do a juice fast for 3 days first with a juicer. The worse your lifestyle the worse the dextox. It can be really rough.
Hi Tom, thanks for replying so quickly I was so excited I had to keep refreshing the page!
I know it will be tough but I have done jucing detoxes before and found them great however I still seemed to go back to my old ways …
I feel addicted to food…I just dont wnt to have the urges/cravings for junk anymore.
The other problem is that I work 5 days per week in a mentally stressful job so I dont get the time to detox properly very often … Have you ever done a water fast and if yes did you have the same kind of lifestyle as me?
xxx
hey guys i started water fasting 2 days ago.and im goal is to do it for exactly 30 days. im extremelly healthy, il a little overwieght and im really excited about this can u guys give me tips? like should i take my vitamins?
hey i want a fasting buddy lol email me at ambition290@yahoo.com im dong a 30 day fast just on water its day number 2*
Hi Anna
Water fasting is not recommend during stressful work. Juice fasting is fairly easy in comparison. You could do it if you have a slow metabolism. As to your thinking it is based on breathing and being at peace. Concentrate on make every thought positive. Read http://www.compulsive.ws to get your mind back on a healthy frame of thought.
Hi yazman
Sure take vitamins, and some essential oil is good too.
Tom
Hello Everyone,
I’m starting a fast tomorrow. I know its short notice, but if anyone is fasting over school break and starting soon, I could use the online support. I’m doing two days of juice, 10 days water… then figure out how to ease off it.
Happy Holidays…
Tom – the website u suggested I read was excellent – so many pages of information and the best part was that the advice it gives is so strong.
To everyone else I will post regular updates on how my water fast is going – too all good luck xx
Please keep me updated on how u are all doing
Hey all! My name is christina and I weigh 159 pounds and I am 5′7. I am planning on doing a water fast with lime juice in it, after christmas, for a month. I’m expecting to drop close to 40 pounds. Maybe 30. I can’t wait to lose this weight rapidly. I know I will lose a lot of muscle but I can always rebuild again. If anyone needs motivation I’m here. Hugs to everyone.
Hi, I want to go on a fast right after Christmas also – i would do a 30-day water or juice fast. I really need a buddy to do this with me. My email address is ibeebop@aol.com.
Hi Christina, I am on day 2 of my water fast and would be more than happy to support you in any way that I can
I will keep you posted on how my 5 day water fast goes, so far I feel great but I am expecting things to get harder from today … what date were you looking to start? xx
Day 3 now and yesterday was tough, I had strong tempting thoughts/feelings and was very emotional. Slept for 13hours and feel much better today. My tounge has swollen and my mouth tastes foul but I know that the true cleansing has begun.
Might go for a walk later after getting a shower – will keep you posted – hope your all doing well.
Love Anna
hi im michael…..
i am 16 and me and my brother want to dod a water fast to lose weight.
want to feel closer to god also.
its gonna be a thirty day fast but i dont know how to manage the water daily
Hello Everyone
I am on day one of my water fast! Starting a new job Jan 5th, want to be feeling fit, trim nad energenic. This is new for me never fasted in the past. Would enjoy an email buddy for support and encouragement. I have enjoyed reading the many coments and suggestions here. Great Site! So glad I found it. lannysimmons@yahoo.com in New Hampshire
Additional info for those who wish to follow my results; Male age 45, start weight on day one is 213lb height 5′7″
Well, I’m not a religious person. My philosophy most closely resembles the Greek Stoicism, which promotes an accept what you can’t change and change what you can’t accept attitude.
I’ve been having some odd health difficulties lately, some gastrointestinal (including the possibility of a gastric ulcer) but most all probably linked to poor diet. Since I am a vegetarian avoiding carbohydrates there is really very little I can eat anyway. I have always been curious about fasting, so I have decided to undertake a fast for several reasons.
My main goal with this fast will be physical and spiritual cleansing. I also look forward to learning more about fasting through first hand experience. Times are tight lately, and this will help me save some money. Last but not least, I could really stand to lose about fifty pounds. I have had a lot of success with the Atkins diet before I quit eating meat, so I am hoping that I will have similar success with a water fast.
I am 6′1″ 245 lbs. My last meal was dinner on Christmas. My stomach has been feeling interesting today. I’ll keep you posted.
Hi SK Ward Jr
I am having the same issue with the gastrointestinal problems. I am starting my juice fast tomorrow 28th.
I have fasted before so I know mostly what to expect.
I too am looking for spiritual and physical cleansing this time around.
Hope things are going well for ya!
Jess
Jess if you have a problem in your colon you should use and enema daily.
For the first time keep the bag about 3 ft above you to reduce the pressure.
The lining of the colon may be delicate if you have problems in the colon.
Hello Jess!
How long does initial discomfort last? Or does it ever go away? I am past the point of getting hungry and have begun ketosis. I also am noticing a greatly enhanced sense of smell.
I am really enjoying this so far. My entire life I have been a glutton. I am having great success with this and feel as if it really will help me in so many ways. I already feel a great sense of accomplishment having undertaken this fast. I appreciate this place and the supportive atmosphere!
S. K. Ward, Jr.
The rough part of fasting is usually over with in three days. But you can have a detox crisis at anytime.
Hi SK Ward Jr.
The initial disomfort may be different from person to person but for me it was about 4 days. YES the first thing I noticed is my sinuses clearing up! It does feel really good to give our bodies a break from all this food..in which most of the food I ate our bodies don’t or use or need and spends energy trying to get rid of!
This website is a SAVIOR for me it helps sooo much to be able to talk with others and there is so much information to learn about which really helps!
Keep it going the feeling good only gets better!
Jess
Hi Jess,
It’s been a while. I hope ur doing gd with ur fast, I just started my fast on the 26th. I’m going 2 do a quick dry fast, then a water fast and the a juice fast and then stop m y fast in February. Then I’m going 2 start my fast up again on February 8th and keep it up until May. It’s going 2 b super easy 4 me since I’ve fasted b 4 so I won’t have 2 wry about being tempted ny food or ne thing else like that which would want 2 make quit my fast cuz my will is way 2 strong 4 that.^^
Hello All,
I’ve finally begun my water fast. I did one day of juice, and moved to water today. Honestly, I really don’t feel hungry. It’s mostly psychological. I’ve done other fasts in the past, so I’m sure the next two days will be rough. Anyway, I’ll try to post here each day of the fast. Besides the bad taste in my mouth I don’t have anything interesting to report concerning the experience… yet.
Anyway.
I’m trying to drink 8, .5 liter bottles of Poland Spring water a day during the fast. I’m using spring instead of distilled because distilled water lacks electrolytes.
I’m also chewing sugar free gum (which some purists frown upon) because I can’t go into hermit mode and have to deal with people professionally.
Beyond that, I slept for eight hours last night. I went for a walk, but otherwise it was a lazy Sunday.
-Erik
Well done Erik. Getting started can he the hardest part of fasting.
Hi UMKJJD
Yes It has been a while I have been wondering about you and how you are doing. I wish you well with your fast. I am doing another one due to these ulcers I suddenly got. And for other reasons. Bad time of year for a fast though I work outside and we are having below zero temps. So I hope to try and stay warm.
Hi Tom
My problem is in my upper stomach right now and hopefully my fast will heal this. They want me to take medicine but I wont unless I feel Im too uncomfortable. I am feeling pretty good so far. SO hopefully the fast will zap this sucker!!
Thanks
Hello Again,
Well I’m finishing my second day on the water fast, third day without solid food. I drank a little more than a gallon of water today, think I’ll cut it down tomorrow because I read that too much water can be dangerous without also replacing salts within the body.
Anyway, I still don’t feel hungry. Last night however, I felt like I was having a panic attack and almost drank some juice. I fought through it without juice and am glad that I did.
For those of you fasting to lose weight, I’ve gone without food for three days and haven’t lost a pound. I am overweight, and am slightly surprised at this. I think my body has yet to switch to stored fat as a food source. Tomorrow should show some loss.
As for side effects experienced so far, the taste in my mouth is bad, but not unbearable. I have noticed that I’m starting to give off an odor, which is common with fasting. I haven’t noticed anything else today.
I have the luxury of being able to work from home sometimes, and I made one of those times today. However, I am an attorney and will be in court, although briefly, tomorrow. I hope that this will not be too much for my system.
Well, I’m going to unwind and head to bed soon. I hope posting my experience is of benefit to more than just myself.
-Erik
Well it’s day four, three on just water.
I’ve “lost” five pounds since yesterday. However, my body fat percentage and my body water percentage have not changed at all. I really hope that doesn’t mean I’ve lost five pounds of muscle, but that’s what it logically seems to be.
Well, I’ll keep the fast up for now depending on tomorrows situation.
Still barely hungry, and was able to work efficiently. The only new thing, that has me somewhat concerned, is that my eyes are horribly bloodshot. I noticed it slightly yesterday, but not like this. Anyone know how long this typically lasts?
-Erik
Hi Eric,
The weight loss is a reduction in body fluids as you need less due to lack of digestion. And less bulk in the colon.
Your body will not use muscle if you have fat which is a fuel cell backup. The detox stage uslually last for 2 days but can last 3 days. You have a slow metabolism and weight loss will be gradual.
Thanks Tom. Tomorrow I’m going to step up my activity level to get my metabolism going.
Hello All!
Today is day 5 for me on the water only fast.
Day 2 seemed to be the most difficult. I had head aches and aches above my eyes although I did take an aspirin which helped; also the NFL playoffs were great to distract me. During the first 3 days I did drink allot of water, probably a 10 oz. glass of optimized water per hour. I know it is recommended to drink 1/2 the body weight in fluid oz of water daily. (My start weight is 213)
Day 4 my energy seemed to return a bit. I did 25 min. on my elliptical machine and a 20 minute walk.
However my sleep has been rough because of minor aches and pains throughout and some intestinal cramping.
Day 5 still experiencing some intestinal cramping although not real heavy.
I have not weighed myself yet, thought of waiting until Saturday. (Don’t want to get discouraged too soon)
Day 4 and 5 I did have a “green drink” (Innate brand). My thoughts are to begin my day with this drink and substance myself with a small V8 for lunch with water as needed. Also did have a blueberry tea before bed. (Without any thing added, just water)
If anyone would like to comment, I would enjoy hearing your thoughts!
Happy Healthy New Year!!
Aw, Jess I’m sry about ur ulcers and I hope they go away with ur fast. Working outside in this weather, yikes! Do ur very best 2 stay warm. I noticed that while fasting I had 2 wear more layers 2 stay warm cuz I just felt a lot colder so it might b extra hard 4 u. Gd luck!^^
Hi MKJJD
Yes my last fast I was ALWAYS cold…so I will have to bundle up for sure! Hope you are doing good
Well I’ve made it to day five. Still have only had water. (since day one when I had two cups of juice) Picked a crappy time of year to do this, but its the only time I could free up. I checked my body weight percentage today, and I’m down 1%, which is better than the 0% from previous days.
I drank 3 litters of water today. My left leg was killing me all morning. Even though, I was able to use an exercise bike for 20 minutes and do a stretching routine. I am starting to feel the muscle pains associated with fasting, hopefully these will dissipate as my body works out toxins.
Anyway… happy sober new years fellow fasters.
Doing a 30 day water fast for the new year today is day one so if anyone wants to join me my email address is alizaya26@yahoo.com Happy New Year everyone.xoxoxo
Hi Angela, I’m on a 40 day no-solid-food fast, starting today as well. I make myself smoothies in the blender four times per day, and drink plenty of water, vegetable and fruit juices, and a very occasional Mountain Dew (which I’m sure makes fasting guru’s cringe). This is my second time doing this sort of fast, and I’m looking forward to the results. I fast partly for health reasons, mostly for spiritual reasons. As a Christian, fasting enables me to better focus on my spiritual life. I wish you well on your fast…let’s keep in touch for the next month or so!
Hey Jess,
I’m doing gd still a little under the weather but i’m doing gd with my fast. I’m about 2 transition 2 the waterr phase of my fast and then juice, and then build my body up 4 regular food but thats a long way from now. Do try ur best 2 stay warm. k^^
Hi MKJJD
I am on day 5 doin pretty good I havent weighed myslef till tonight…Im trying not to be obsessed with a number…this fast I am focusing on other things then weight. Talk to you later!
Hello All,
Day six was rough. Muscle pain and weakness. I’m not seeing the benefits that I’ve seen with other sorts of fasts at this point. In the morning I’ll evaluate how the fast is going, and consider switching to juice. On previous juice fasts I’ve had better energy than normal, and better results than water. (probably because when I’m on juice I have plenty of energy to jog)
So this may be the end of my posting. Thanks for the advice along the way Tom.
well today is my 2nd day.last night was really hard for me seeing how i have to cook all the meals and my husband with his sick sense of humor took out steak so i was like OMG OMG OMG the whole time..lol.but i didn’t give in had terrible headaches all night long and alittle this morning but it has gone away.starting weight was 179.5 weight today is 176.0 sooo doing good so far.i am praying alot.have alot of things going on that i am seeking answers..will repost laters.have a great day guys..god bless…
Hi everyone,I am starting a 10 day water fast today. I weight I75 pounds. I am doing this fast fort spiritual and emotional healing and also for weight loss. I have to try and start praying again because I feel I have drawn away from God and feel so discouraged. A lot has happened and I want it to be diferent this 2009.I want to make that change in my life.I will see how the fast goes.
After you fast what kind of solid food do you start to reintroduce to your body? I need to give my intestines a break after the holiday binge eating and I want to loose 15-20lbs. I realize weight varies on the individual but I’m wondering if 10days of water fasting (maybe a little bit of juice if I get dizzy) is practical for at least 15lbs.
Wish me luck!!! It’s my first fast.
Well, today is day #2! I’m in the office today. I’ve got a refrigerator in my office, so I’ve stocked it with the water, vegetable juice and the allotted number of “smoothies” I’m going to drink today. I’m following my schedule pretty well, but I’m not seeing kids today (I’m a therapist), so I won’t be knocked off schedule by kids in crisis or the usual rigmarole that goes on at a treatment center. I’m noticing the hunger pangs coming on very mildly at this point, but I expect the body to finally realize there’s no solid food coming, and shortly it will begin to complain a bit more loudly! Stay strong, all!
I water fasted on 01-01-2009. Then I ate some grapes and cleminties around 8 PM. I am water fasting again on 01-02 and am going to eat the fruit around 8 PM again. I am going to do thi style for 7 days. Is this cheating? I wanted to do a mixture of water and juice fasting but ate the fruit.
Hi Money-d
That will work. There is no such thing as cheating. You make up the program that works for you. You will feel really good after a few days on that program. We can call it the “Money-D Detox”. It has several advantages and the one draw back would be hunger. It will has enough fiber to push through for small bowel movments and would not need intestinal bacteria after the fast. It would take more discipline. You can lay it out for us as a program and see if others want to follow it.
Hi everyone. I did a gall bladder/kidney flush last year, about 6 months ago. I did a salt flush the first night (a full cup of salt water, down the hatch, before bed). It made me nausious, but I kept it down. The following 4 days I drank a gallon of distilled water and a gallon of sugar free apple juice. ON the 4th NIGHT I drank a 1/2 cup of olive oil and a 1/2 cup of lemon juice. I layed on my right side before I dozed off to bed. This is required. The next morning I was in the bathroom, flushing, and I could see little pebbles of soft gallstones. It is cheaper than having surgery and my blood pressure went down too!! I no longer take meds for it. The hunger pains weren’t bad at all.
Hi Ellen,
Did any of them sink to the bottom of the toilet as if they float on top as they all seem to do they do not have dense matter. Stones do not float. And there are no such thing as soft stones. The green globes are emulsified partially digested fat. No real science on the removal of real stones. The evidence would be grit link no-floating material.
Hello I’m a 24 year old female wanting to do a water fast for as long as I can starting next week. I’ve already done a two week cleansing fast and would like to do another fast for weight loss as well as mental clarity. Last night I must have eaten something bad cause all night I was sick and in the early morning I threw up everything. Now today I’m only able to eat non-solid food and some crackers. I’ve been wanting to do another fast for a long time and I think this is my jumping off point. Any one want to be my personal partner so I can have some encouragement and so forth? Thanks to whoever made this site, it was a God send.
Hi Jess
I’m on day 9 and i’m doing great=) I feel a lot better now. My nose is fine and my headache is only on and off. Yeah u should wry about ur inches lost and not the scale 4 real results^^
Hey Im 19 (turning 20 this year) Im 145lbs and im 5′6 im a female and I want another (female fasting buddy sorry guyz coz I dont talk to boys coz im engaged its just what I do) Im starting a water fast tommorow…anyone care to join and chat to me through some kind of Messenger? My email is fastinggurl@yahoo.com
xoxoxo
Hi MKJJD
I am on day 9…only complaint I have is being cold. I soooo want some hot chocolate! lol…otherwise doing well. I have never done a water fast before not sure its something I am ready for. I guess during my juice fast I do could a water day here and there.
I am on day four. I drink apporoximatley 3/4 gallon of distilled water through out the day. At approx 6:30 to 8:00pm I eat some water melon, grapes, clementines, and some pear. Then the next day I go back to drinking water all day. The first two days I had massive intense food cravings and almost slipped up. The third day the cravings were less intense but still felt them and overcame them. I am in the fourth day (morning) and will continue. I have a small bowel movement every morning which seems to be related to the eating of the fruit at night. This is working so far, but when someone is on a fast, if they eat a little it can cause a binge. So far I have overcome this. I usually do not have good self control but am really forcing the issue. I walk 3 miles in the morning and played basketball for an hour on day three in the afternoon.
That is three quarters (3/4) of a gallon of distlled water. Not 3 to 4 gallons.
Money_D Oh, I thought you were a water buffalo. LOL
I’m about to start my water fast tomorrow. Pray for me… hehe, I’ll be having my last supper tonight sometime and tomorrow is the big day!
Congrats to all the people that are already on their way to their fasting goals.
I’ll be posting updates here and there.
~tata
Hi Jess,
This is day 11 4 me and I’m doing great. I don’t c ne thing wrong with a little hot cocoa^^ Try wearing a lot more layers 2 counteract the chills u get from the fast. The water fast is easy but it all depends on how active u r. I was able 2 go 2 the gym and run a mile on a dry fast np, but I guess it all depends on the individual.=)
Hey Everyone,
Im starting my water fast today Im going to go 12 days and see what happens, Ive done smaller 3-5 day fast so this will be my longest. Im 25 4′11 and 56kg or i suppose its about 123lbs. Anyway id love a fasting buddy if anyone wants to join me.
hey i would love to have a fasting buddy because i would hate to do this alone so who ever wants to my buddy id be happy for you to be thanx
Hi. I would like to start fasting and I figured this would be a great place to see what everyones routine is. For instance what liquids you consume and how much daily.
hey I started fasting today and would love to just chat with a few people just to get things out
Hi folks…day #5 for me today! I’m starting to get those digestive effects that come from the colon beginning to kick out some of the last of the big waste (not pleasant to talk about in public). Otherwise, I’m feeling decent and able to go through my day and keep up a normal life.
Hello this is Kevin,I won’t to push it to the limit with a 14 day fast. I have multiple reasons for doing so, first & formost is my relationship with our God,other reasons to do so are mentally,physically & spiritual healing.I strongly desire a fasting partner to give & recieve modivation.Write me if you desire to join me to make a change that we all need in 2009.I will start JANUARY 6,2009 who’s with me! Email me at kevin83@charter.net
Hi Kevin, I’m with U. I am starting a 7 day fast tomorrow evening. I recently finished a 4day juice/water fast and I was encouraged by how quickly 4 days passed, with only occasional hunger pangs and except for occasional fatique I really felt good. Im fasting for reasons similar to yours. Though my relationship w/ God isn’t where I’d like it to be or where it was afew years ago; My relationship with my body has been down right abusive. My body needs a break from all the toxins (food and more food, etc.) I’ve been stuffing into it. We can do this!
hey everyone I finished my first day! wow I knew it was always the hardest but man it was really hard.
I only had water and some herbal tea with Honey.
Around dinner time I fixed a great meal for my family and didn’t even taste it to see if it was seasoned right! I feel better about it today and I’m glad I said no.
On to Day Two
~Faith
I think a fasting buddy would be great, so for a little about myself i just turned 22 im 5′6 and 195lbs i have 3 kid’s under the age of 5 i just had my baby girl 3 months ago and i have lost 60lbs, so im back down to pre prengnacy weight. I am trying to lose alot more weight and i am trying the 30 day juice fast starting today this is my first time doing a juice fast well any liquid fast.Ive been reading about it say’s you can lose up to 40lbs and im trying to lose alot of weight before next month my husbands coming home from Iraq for leave. So i can work out like jogging on my tredmill doing a juice fast? And how many glasses of juice a day should i be drinking because it says 4 but is that right? Well thank you i have been doing research just can’t find my answers.
Hi Cat,
There is no set amount except for cancer at about 1/2 liter a day. For more energy drink more juice for more cleansing, less juice.
Hi tom so can i make any veggies and fruits or is some fruits not okay to have? And a 30 day fasting is ok? My mom say’s it’s not and im going to starve to death.
Hi Cat,
Any veggies or fruits, but bananas, payaya, and mange do not juice due to the type of fiber. Do a shorter fast to start such as 5 days. Starvation happens after you have no excess fat. If you see fat, you are at least a month away when you are water fasting but never with juice fasting. You can live for years on juice made fresh.
Well my first day is over and i was a little shaky, hungry and just a little dizzy and tierd. I made dinner for my kid’s and really started hearing my stomache but i resisted temptation. I went and bought a book Juicing, Fasting and Detoxing for life so i am gonna start reading that because it is long. Thank you Tom for answering my questions i really appreciate it. I did have a question though all my research i did it was for a 30 day juice fast why should i start with 5 days?
A 30 day fast is good. A water fast that long is very hard. But juice is fairly easy. I find many people underestimate the difficulty in breaking a fast and that is where the blow it. Fasting is easy, breaking the fast is hard. Breaking a short fast correctly gets the feel of what it is like on a longer fast. Most people fail at their fasting goals. I read about surfing and it seemed so easy. I almost died in Costa Rica in a 7 ft wave. Or at least felt like it. But if you have no issues with compulsive eating and are disciplined in your thought life go for it.
well day 2 i was feeling really bad didn’t get much sleep last night just been groggy all day i went and got an enema and i feel so much better i feel relieved instead of oh my gosh this fast is taking forever i feel much better still dizzy with pimples but better. Thank you Tom!
Hello everyone I hope your day is blessed with much progress being made.I failed on my attempt on Jauary 6 2009.I am now here again to make a change & seriously attempt my objective again.Fasting for 14 days, lets stay in contact with each other for support,modivation,& strength were someone else may lack the muscle.Reply, or email me at kevin83@charter.net
Hey Kevin this is my 2nd day doing my juice fast im trying for 30 days my e mail is ricky_josh2@yahoo.com if you wanna talk or anything
Tom, you rule. Thanks so much for the support here and all the great information. I fasted for seven days total and broke my fast with juice and citrus fruits. I have never felt more spiritually and physically alive and connected with the Godhead. I am a firm new believer in fasting! Next time I am going to see if I can go longer.
Thanks again!
Hi S.K. Ward, Jr.
Congrats on a successful fast. If you want to send in your fasting story with a pic I would love to publish it.
Hello righteous children of God,my brothers & sisters.I just completed day 1 of a 14 day fast.I dry fasted & probaly will continue to do so for a couple or a few more days, or until my body feels it needs water.The reason for doing a dry fast for my first few days is because of it’s benefits, it is much more affective than water & juice fasting.Water fasting is much more benitficial than juice fasting,but all three fastings are great & a big leep of faith.Continue on your way to a new & happier life & I will do the same by faith & keep in contact with you.
Hi Kevin,
I will be doing a day or two dry days once I get past the first few days. Oh yea, I agree, you really feel amazing going from dry to juice fasting.
I am on my 3rd day of my juice fasting and im not hungry today still dizzy and headaches but i think thats normal. I have lost 6lbs and i feel tierd alot but thinking ill feel better tomorrow or maybe the next hopefully!
Good afternoon everyone I just completed day 2 on my 14 day fast.
i am on day 4 of my fast
Hi, I’m a Korean girl living in Korea now.
I’m on the day 1 of my 14 day fast and excited to find this website.
Hi Lara,
Great to have you with us.
hi everyone,
i just found this site and thought i might join all of you. i am on day 12 of a 40 day fast. i have only done the master cleanse in the past but am now doing water only. i have never felt better. i am still working and functioning better than ever. i have more energy than i have had in a long time. the only thing i notice is that if i stand up too quickly i can get a little dizzy. it’s great to have this support forum. take care everyone and have a great fasting day.
Hi Hippiechick,
I am on day four of a long juice fast. If you feel dizzy get down on one knee or breathe deep once before standing.
i am on day 5 of my juice fast…:D
thanks tom. i know it’s weird but i don’t mind the dizzy spells, as long as i don’t black out that is. i was wondering do you have cravings when you do a juice fast, or is it like the master cleanse and the cravings go away after 3 or 4 days? this is my first water cleanse and so far i’m so suprised about the energy i have. i have heard from all the so called experts, which is everyone with a voice box in the vacinity, that i would lose all my energy. so far it’s the opposite, but i’m not sure what it will be like when i’m closer to day 40. has anyone done a 40 or more day water only fast? would love to hear about it.
i am on day 6 of my 30 day fast….feel tierd was having bad dreams last night, and my 3 month old daughters sick so i was up alot, but other than that i think ill walk on my tredmill today, and finish cleaning my house up…
hi cat. you have a 3 month old? i don’t think i could do it with a baby. i have 3 children but they are older. it’s hard sometimes when i have to make them dinner every night. this is day 13 for me only 27 more days to go.
hi hippiechick i do i have a 5 year old and a 3 year old too its very hard with making them food. this is my 6th day of 30 if you wanna chat i have msn and yahoo ricky_josh2@yahoo.com, rickysbunny@hotmail.com
:O why am i gaining weight? I havent been drinking that much juics, alot of water why am i gaining weight??
I’ll be keeping better track this time. Beginning my second water fast! Stay tuned. Goal is 10-14 days!
Hello,
My name is Alexandra, I am 22 years old and I am from Nassau, Bahamas. I am looking for a healthier way of life. I would like to start on sunday as I have a few get-togethers that I have to go to over the weekend. If anyone is interested in being my buddy please let me know, and let’s start this journey together!
And sorry about the confusion. Everyone calls me Lesley Alexandra .. but feel free to call me Lesley.
Cat – yikes three little kids!!! I remember those days…glad there over.lol. I can’t chat on msn as I don’t spend all that much time on the computer, but email is great, so I’ll probably shoot you out an email when I get some energy.
Jr. and Leslie – this board seems awesome and very supportive. I am on day 16 of water now. It’s quite different from fasting with the master cleanse that’s for sure. I had a lot of energy in the begining but now it’s teetering off a bit. The insomnia can be a little frustrating too, but par for the course I guess.
Good luck to both of you. I feel that fasting is a life altering discovery that should be broadcast to the world. It has certainly changed my life in many ways.
All the best fasters.
this is day 17 of my water fast. today was really quite a hard day. i was making dinner for my children and i really really really wanted to just taste it. i didn’t do it, but the desire was so strong. it would be so much easier to be at a retreat and fast with other fasters, but alas this is the best i can do. my energy is fine. i have lost 33 pounds. i’m not doing this for weight loss, but it’s nice to have the loss. i think i’m losing so fast because my life is quite active. i don’t have a choice. anyway that’s all for now.
If anyone wants to join me in my 40 day water fast feel free! And email me at feelhunger@yahoo.com
Hello,
I would like to start a water fast this Sunday, January 18th. Lesley, I noticed wanted to start then as well. If you want to be fasting buddies, you can email me at fastingforwellness@gmail.com anyone who would like to join me is welcome to email me. I plan on 21 days and however many I can do thereafter.
Sandra
Hi everyone! I’m starting my water fast tomorrow, Sunday 18th January. I would love to do this with someone! Going to go for 14 days then I might keep going.
Email me if you’d like to join me
lil.trippa@hotmail.com
Hi! This is my second day of a 3 day water fast. I plan on a cycle of juice and water fasting for the next 38days. Thanks for this website. It is very encouraging. God Bless you all in your fasting!
Hello Larissa I also am going on a 14 day water fast starting sunday 18, & I would enjoy giving & recieving modivation until we complete our objective.I’ll keep in touch everyday. Email me at kevin83@charter.net
I started my water only fast on Sunday, January 18. I am fasting to gain a spiritual connection with God and to lose weight gained due to my extensive food allergies. In reality my body cannot handle hardly any types of food. I have a very long list of foods I cannot eat and a very short list of the foods I can. I have tried so hard to abstain from only foods I am allergic too but it is just too hard to be around all the other foods. So I have decided to do a water only fast for 2-3 months. I would like to complete a 40 day fast before I think of continuing on to 2 and 3 months. I was wondering if there was anyone out there that would be willing to help a struggling Christian with their goal to detoxify and gain closeness with God.
Also i would like to add if you would be willing to be my fasting buddy my e-mail is blueyedragon21@yahoo.com
Hi! I am a fairly new mom, my son is seven months old, and I recently stopped breast feeding…I did a three day fast and told everyone it was to ”help my milk dry up”… which is not totally a lie, but not entirely true either. I have not given up our night time feeding, but I am no longer his sole source of nutrition, he recieves formula and solids. I was in Iraq when I found out I was pregnant…so I had done alot of hard exercising while I was pregnant (i.e. the Army 10 mile run….it was pretty warm out too…well over 100) So, that may have contributed to the complications that arose shortly after I returned to the states. I developed a high leak, and my doctor instructed me to stop working out, and rest as much as possible. THEN, I gained 80 pounds. Now, I need to deal with it…I have been on ‘weight watchers’, and exercising regularly for the past 3-4 months, and I have lost 20lbs…but it is soooo slow. I am rambling, I apologise… Basically, I need a fasting partner….maybe someone that knows what it is like to be constantly discouraged by everyone around you…lol. Everyone I live with thinks fasting is starving myself, and i may die.lol. While I would like to do strictly a water fast, I do have an infant to care for, so I must maintain some energy…. So maybe water for 3 days, juice for 1-2, then food for 2, then start all over? I don’t know, I am so new to this, and all of these websites tell you to do such different things. SO, yeah, there it is. Am i hopeless? Can anyone help me figure out a way to do this…Please? Thanks a ton for taking the time to read my blabber! XOXO Megan e-mail jtesch34@yahoo.com
One more thing….while physical hunger pains, for me, go away very quickly (within the first 6-8 hours) Its the psychological stuff thats killing me!!! It is very hard to see everyone around me eating my favorite foods, 3 times a day, sometimes more… does this ever go away??
Hello everyone my name is Colton. Im 18 years old. I have wanted to try fasting but didn’t know how to come about it. I am not active at all. But i did walk 3 times a week and do push ups and curl ups, then I stopped. I want to get fit and get my body back. Please give me advice on what I should do.
Thanx
I am just about to start water/broth fast coupled with prayer and gratitude. I’d like to be on it for two weeks. Please go to my website and comment and I’ll contact you or just email me at actualize81—gmail you get the idea…
Steve
Hi Steve
I checked out your site. Nice work. You can copy the testimonies over from this site.
Would you like to work at the hosptial with us for futher education.
hi,all im looking for a fasting buddy to keep me motivated with my weight loss i have gained 7 pounds in 2 weeks which isnt great so if anyone wants to chat my e-mail addy is sobrina22@hotmail.co.uk
thanx
I need a fasting buddy too! I can’t find support from anybody I know. They all seem to think I want to starve myself & that it can only harm me, lol. I’m 5′7″ about 170lbs now. I’ve gained 30lbs in the past 4 months & it appears to still be climbing. My house is a mess because I have no energy & I never feel good. My boyfriend is getting very disappointed. He keeps asking if I gained all that weight the day after we got together, lol. He’s running out of patience for my laziness & excuses for our messy house. I’m tired of the way I’ve been feeling & being so disappointed in myself. I want to get healthy & feel good again & rid my body of all the toxins it’s sure to be full of – an abundance of refined sugars, overly processed foods etc. Most importantly, I want to get back on track with my walk with God. I hate to admit it, but I’ve been putting God on a back burner to my laziness as well. What better cure than fasting & prayer to get things back on track!
My boyfriends birthday is Feb. 1st, so I thought I would enjoy using my teeth on one last steak. Then starting Mon., Feb. 2nd, nothing but raw fruits & veggies for 2 days. Then nothing but steam distilled water, fresh juices, & herbal teas for the 1st week. Then nothing but my multivitamins & steam distilled water for as long as I can stand it. When I can’t take it anymore & have to have something besides water (I’m hoping I can make it at least a week at a time), then I will just have a cup of fresh juice & go back to water only again. My plan is to keep this up through Mar. 5th, then 2 days of eating only fresh fruits & veggies to prepare my body for food again. Is it ok to take a multivitamin while fasting?
Hey everyone
I am after a fasting buddy for 7 days plus. My email is caramarsh@ymail.com
thank you Dusky
Hello Everyone,
I am starting a 30 day juice fast starting Jan.31. I am 50 and recently been packing the weight on. My daily diet lately has consisted of everything that is bad for you. I would like a fast buddy if anyone would be interested. Thanks
Hey sorry for posting again, but I REALLY do need help with fasting, its more i think im addicted to junk food, its horriable, i was going to start my fast today, i last like 20 hours without food, i feel terriable, don’t know what to do!
Hey Dusky,
I totally understand. I’ve been there a thousand times. I even fell off the wagon this last time I tried. (But I’m back in the saddle.)
The idea is, you have to PLAN on feeling terrible off and on your first 10 days. It’s normal, it’s expected. You’re doing it RIGHT if you feel terrible. Your body is dumping toxins into your blood stream AND you are going through sugar/carb withdrawal, maybe also caffeine withdrawal, which in and of themselves can be brutal.
For me, I succeed when I can convince myself that the waves of misery WILL and DO pass (often within the hour), and that I WILL survive them. Sometimes I have to think of it like childbirth (my opportunity to know a bit of what it’s like!) A laboring person knows the contractions are coming like clockwork, they know they will be very harsh, and they know something amazing will result from the experience if they can just hang on.
Are you water fasting? I’ve found Glaceau SmartWater (it’s tasty and has got some electrolytes) rotated with distilled water (which is easier to take in, for me) is most helpful for the kickstart, as opposed to tap water.
Keep posting. Here for you.
–Rhet, age 39, fasting ahead of some scary medical tests which are about 8 weeks away.
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a fasting buddy – doing a 30 day water fast and on day 3. Then i’m going to switch to juice for another 2 weeks and start on raw food after that. This is mostly for spiritual and health reasons for me =). Email is jkloecker@yahoo.com
hi. well im 15 yeah i know im young but thats not the point. im 240 pound and im gunna starting water fast of about 40 days ive done a couple before all aiming for 40 days and the most ive maneged is 24 days. so this time i want someone to support me instead of telling me how unhealthy it is. im starting next sunday feb 8. so anyone who wants a buddy can email me or aim me what ever. thx. watterrxnymph@aim.com
Hi Aly,
If you have a slow metabolism then water fast is easy and safe. 24 days has proven your ability to fast. I hope you find a fasting buddy. If you have any challenges keep us posted.
Hi Tom,
I just started my juice fast on 1-30-09. Fantastic book by the way. I have been reading it and re-reading it. There is alot to learn. I plan on jogging and hitting the gym after being on the fast for 5 to 7 days. My current goal is to do a 30 day juice fast but may extend it to 40 days. Thank You again for all of the great information you provide. Also if anyone is interested in being a fasting buddy I would be interested. Email:CDobe45@aol.com..Thanks
Hi guys! I’m so happy I stumbled upon this website. I know I’m young- 13- but I really want to try this to clean that totally clean and healthy feeling I get when I don’t eat for prolonged periods of time. I want to go on a water fast, don’t know how long yet, but I ammmm looking for a fasting buddy.
My stats:
13 years old
5′6″
112 pounds
Email me at mogleydog1@aim.com
heeyy!! so today im starting the master cleanse a.k.a as the lemon cleanse!
im @ 140pnds 5′5 21yrs
36
30
42
im hoping the loose somehwere in between 15 to 20pnds im crossing my fingers since it “varies” on each body type..im planning to so some exercise not too much because from what i have read and watched is a real strength killer for the first few days!
anyways ill keep you guys posted i have mentally brain washed my self and cleaned up my fridge to avoid the “juicy temptations”
Hey Gals and Guys. Hope everyone is doing good, feeling strong and healthy. I am starting a juice fast on the 9th. I was going to do water for ten days but can’t take off work. I want all the benefits that come with superior health, but more importantly a better relationship with the Great Physician (God). I’m really excited to lose some weight, I could stand to lose about 25-30 lbs. My main concern is the sugar and calories in fruits. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, or experience. I have a moderate to slow metabolism, but plan to exercise with all the extra energy. Thank you and God bless you all.
Raisins are the best!
go to this web site they tell u all the cal carbs and water in each fruit!
http://www.weightlossforall.com/calories-fruit.htm
Hi all,
Hooray for fasting! I started a water/juice/kombucha fast today. So far I haven’t had any juice, just water and about 8 oz of plain, organic, raw kombucha tea. I plan to keep it up for anywhere from a week to 21 days, depending on how I feel.
I am also looking for a fasting buddy or two. To, ya know, tell each other how it’s going and make it seem like we’re not alone.
I read an excellent and very informative article today that you all might like: http://www.falconblanco.com/health/fasting.htm
Let me know if anyone is interested in fasting with me!
Peace,
Diana
wildbutwitty@gmail.com
Hi Diana,
That site is a rewrite of my old matterial. A nice complement. It would have been easier to cut and paste. LOL
I just started my fast on Feb 1 @ 3:00 pm. Does anyone ever get little head “Rushes” of euphoria and is it normal while in the early stage of fasting?
Hi Rejco
Yes…normal…. those moment of euphoria get better and better.
Wow, small world. Yes, that article was one of my favorites of the few that I found actually useful online. There seems to be a widespread fear of fasting; an unfounded idea that it’s harmful for one’s health. God forbid deny the body precious protein for a few days. Silly people.
Thanks for the work you do, Tom!
Second day went fine on this end
Diana
Hi everyone,
I am a compulsive overeater who is addicted to food. Previously i was fit and healthy and lived on a raw food diet. However since august my compulsive overeating has ruled my life. I now have 28 extra pounds of fat to loose. I am doing a water fast to achieve my goals. I plan to do weight trainig every day to get strong. I have to do this. I want my body to break itself down and rebuild fresh and healthy with no addictions. This is day one. If anyone wants to join me email me at bredakearney@hotmail.com
Good Afternoon!!
I am on day one of my water fast. I will be doing a 57 Day water fast.
I previously did a 54 day one last year November through Jan. Lost about 45 lbs i used to weigh 300 lbs now i’m 225. While on the water fast, i took isotonix and liquid minerals/vitamins.
I will not stop my workout regiment. — I swim every morning and i do p90x training everynight.
I want to lose another 30-40lbs [if not more] before my birthday.
I would love a buddy’s support. Too keep my motivated and on track. My previous fast i had a friend start with me but she quit after 8 days. I have Email and IM — if there is someone willing to buddy up i will gladly pass my information.
Thank you,
God Bless,
Keep smiling – you’re only getting healthier.
Kikii
i’m hungry. late afternoons are the worst.
pretty soon i will get used to it & i won’t even be hungry anymore right?
Nikki: What day are you? Yes….the hunger pangs will subside….usually if you can make it to day 3 you’re over the hump…at least in my experience. Drink water (or juice) when you feel the pangs. The longest fast I have done is only 10 days. I just finished day 4 this time…no hunger….greater ‘alertness’….feeling good. Loss of 10lbs.
I have been experiencing some indigestion the last couple of evenings which is new for me. (You can do it!!)
hiya i am 15 years old,, and for tha last 2 years i av been dietin,, starvin ma self,, etc..
i am a size 10 now n feel so fat,, i keep fastin and failin n i feel so fat,, i am 9 stone,, healthy weight range but not comfortable in my skin lol..
i want a fastin buddy so we can like support each other and tell each other how we have done n that,, so if you want to email me on
k.ute@hotmail.co.uk
tah xxx
thanx 4 your support mr. kim! i was on day 2 when i wrote that & starting over every day at midnight. i’d do awesome all day long, just distilled water maybe half a cup of fresh veggie juice. then 4 or 5 o’clock would roll around & i’d be jonesin for a snack like a junkie. i’d cave cause i couldn’t stand not to. then i’d feel guilty cuz i blew it by grabbin a quick snack. i figured since i already ruined it anyway, might as well keep goin. so i’d have a couple candy bars, drink a coke & snack til midnight then i’d quit since it was a new day & start over. i fought it harder & harder each day. i’m doing better now though. i’m not hungry anymore
i’m feeling full of energy which seems crazy on nothing but water… where does it come from? i think food only slowed me down. i was always so lethargic before.
anyway, now i have a question. i’m having surgery on the 19th. before they do the surgery they’re going to do a bunch of blood work to make sure i’m perfectly healthy. if i come back deficient in something or otherwise unhealthy, the dr. will cancel the surgery & send me home & i’ve already paid for it. i know i can’t be anemic & i can’t have garlic – i can’t imagine why??? & many herbs are off limits as well. does anybody know if its ok to continue fasting before surgery? could i just take a multivitamin daily with a little juice? or do i have to put my fast on hold & eat meat for iron, etc.? i finally got rid of my hunger, i’d hate to have to start forcing myself to eat again now. wait spinach is a good source of iron right? so maybe a little cup of spinach juice daily before surgery? anybody know if that would do?
Hey!
im 14
weight: 120 lbs
i want to try a juice or water fast for at least 5 days!
if you wish to support me please drop an email
i will be happy to encourage u in a fast as well!
Thanks u
Hey all is me..so day 9 and i still havent weight in … but my measurments have dropped a lot.. i run everyday for about 15minutes i dont like to push my body tooo much i do exercise tho for a good 3-45mins a day depending on my energy level which recently has been pretty good… the only thing is at school i seem to be finding the hours a lil longer but w.e im gonna try and go for another 10 days so total of 20 days
honestly i didnt find it too hard the first 2 days where the crave hunters but after that that lemon diet juice mix is not 2 bad!! and water well water is water w.e
anyways so i started out as a 36-30-42 today im a 33.5 27.5 39 i was expecting to loose more but thats ok my goal is a 34(but i’ve already lost it all LOL 27 37 so i guess i have a few more inches to go, although the more the merrier..anways for those of you out there trying or thinking about fasting JUST do IT like nike says Its totally worth it.
Im a person that is very hard to see the weight loss but i feel GREAT and my bf says that i have lost weight! and my old jeans when i was a”27″ what i normally used 2 be well i can get in to them still a lil bit tite but not too much like before when they wouldnt pass my hips..and is a heck of a good feeling so whatever fasting you wanna do whatever juice u preffer do it! is totally worth it i repeat
ill keep u guys posted on day 15th with my wight etc
cia ciao
loose it will loose it:)
I’m a married mom and I used to fast all the time for weight control but my husband caught me and made me stop. After 5 years (and gaining 30 lbs) I have started fasting again and have lost 10 lbs. I feel wonderful but my husband is making rude remarks and tempts me to eat. I need some support in my efforts. If anyone else is in the same situation, I would love to hear from them. My email is rbooh@hotmail.com or I can chat at rboohtwo on yahoo.
Hello there! I will begin a juice fast tomorrow morning. I have slowly eased into it and I am in desperate need of cleaning out the garbage that has been going in for years. I am 37 years old and I feel awful..overweight, bloated, moody and I am just done with it. I have done extensive reading about fasting and a raw food lifestyle and I feel it is the only way to achieve optimum health. I would love a fasting buddy if any one is interested. My 4 year old son loves all the juices and he now enjoys juice breakfasts with me. Best to all!
Hello every one this is me, I’m here seeking a fasting patner.Christina I would like to become your fasting patners & also with anyone else who is interested in joining this life changing objective.I’ll begin tomorrow febuary 12.The reasons for doing so is to be my healthiest & to feel better then I have felt in years.The longest I ever made it was 2 days on a water fast.Hopefully with my ambition & my fasting patners I will achieve what is nessacery to be where my heart desires me to be.UNTIL NEXT time I wish all of you the best & remember that the fast is only temporarly it isn’t permanent. wanna chat more email me kevin83@charter.net
I’m starting a two week (healthy) water fast to cleanse my body of toxins, reenergize and drop a few pounds. I would love a partner for support. Please email me. meticulouslycareless13@yahoo.com or aim- meldavidson3333
hey, I tried to do a fast today but only made it until about 3 30. If anyone would like a fasting buddy please e-mail me. Id really like to do a two week fast. My e-mails amw243@yahoo.com
I beging my fast this morning, skipped breakfast and lunch, its 3pm now and I’m begining to feel hungry. I dont want to droppout.I need some inspiration
JAMIE stay strong it’s a battle that you can win!I believe in you & I believe in all of the other fasters on here,we can win and will,by faith & determination.The devil wont’s us to quit don’t give in you,me,& our patners are closer to a miracle if we make it through this challenge(test)victory is days away.kevin83@charter.net
I’ve developed anorexia nervosa about a year and a half ago from sites like these and the constant pressure for people, especially girls, to be thinner. The next stage was that I started to see myself as obese no matter how much weight I lost each time during a water fast or juice fast. My metabolism kept slowing down; it was horrible. So I had to keep changing and switching my fasts up lowering caloric intake then raising it then exercizing to speed up my metabolism and it was just a vicious cycle that caused me a lot of pain. I fainted many times just being on a water fast and I was starving. I was so starved that my body started to eat my muscles. So I don’t understand how people claim water fasting does not cause muscle loss. It’s a big secret to everyone that isn’t supposed to be talked of. Sorry, but it’s the raw truth. Any type of fasting that eliminates nourishment causes muscle loss. The body is designed to eat itself when it is being starved. If the body fat percentage is below it’s normal level then the body will specifically target muscle because the body needs fat to keep it warm. If a person is average weight, the body will target fat and muscle but it is mostly muscle. If a person is obese, the body will eat body fat and keep most of the muscle but it will consume some muscle. Furthermore, I used laxatives as directed and now I have internal problems with going to the bathroom and it is VERY painful. Throughout the so called “fasting,” it an irregular heart beat that cannot be cured.
With my experience and plenty other people’s, I don’t know how fasting aka starvation is healthy.
I am 20 years old height at 5′7 and I am currently 80 pounds struggling to stay alive.
With the misery these sites have put me through, I would rather be bigger and healthy than trying to become thin if it is so called “healthy” because it really isn’t.
I believe a person should be at a weight that is appropriate for his or her height and age. Being a skeleton isn’t everything. BEING THIN DOES NOT MEAN HEALTHY.
You people who do this need to be careful and by all means don’t believe anything you read over the internet. Especially if it’s a money making thing.
I don’t think you want to end up like me.
I’m anorexia nervosa and I’m not even pro-anaorexia. All this fasting garbage is bad news.
Teetie,
You should seek the help of a counselor, and your family, immediately. Anorexia is a very serious illness, and is life-threatening.
It’s true that some people who suffer from anorexia are attracted to sites like these, but it is a gross abuse of the purpose of these sites. You will not get to the root of your illness as long as you blame sites like these.
Fasting is an ancient religious and healing tradition designed to call on the body’s natural healing powers, and the spirit’s natural strength. The first and final goal of fasting is not to lose weight, and particularly not to lose weight in order to conform to social pressure to appear emaciated.
Any medical remedy or strategy can be abused, including fasting. That is the responsibility of the abusers, not the fault of the remedy or strategy.
I am here to combat a very serious medical problem. Many people are here to get help for life-threatening addictions, neurochemical imbalances, skin and joint problems, respiratory illnesses, type-2 diabetes, and some are fighting cancer.
My heart goes out to you, and again, I urge you to seek professional support, but do not minimize the worthy efforts of people working together here by assuming everyone suffers from your particular issue.
No. I said people need to be careful not that I specifically typed everyone here suffers from anorexia nervosa. I’ve read many posts on here in which people wanted to lose weight through fasting such as the posts above. So, people need to be careful because it can turn into an eating disorder like mine did.
I also mentioned that through fasting and healing is supposed to “heal” issues? Well I have an irregular heart beat that can’t be cured, screwed up digestive system from the so called laxatives that are supposed to be helpful in releasing toxins, early onset osteoperosis, I’m extremely pale when I have naturally tan skin or should I say HAD naturally tan skin. I have just about zero muscle and my metabolism is stuck. The only way I can lose weight now is to exercize which is unrealistic because I’d probably die being at the weight of 80.
I have gotten to the root of my problem in what caused my anorexia nervosa. If you read and comprehended my post before, you would have understood that sites like these caused my anorexia nervosa. Nothing and no one else had caused it. So, I knew of the root of the cause a long time ago. If I didn’t find the root of the issue I wouldn’t have posted here.
Sites like these tend to try to make others conform to another races, religious beliefs in which may be dangerous because every body and ethnic group are different. Our bodies run differently. Sometimes fasting won’t work for some people and people will just get sick more than they would “heal” or lose weight.
I’m highly AGAINST these sites and if you’re going to post that I’m trying to assume people here have the same issue as me you’re very wrong. I just don’t want people to be brain washed like I was because look at what happened to me. Surely wasn’t anything pleasant. People need to be simply careful. That’s all. I’d hate people who to suffer as I did before. Just accept it.
Hi Teetie,
Clearly prolonged malnutrition damages the body. I am sure you were not juice fasting then eating healthy afterward. What is teach is nutritional saturation and controlled catabolism in a life and death race against cancer and terminal disease.
Here in the Philippines anorexia is almost unheard of. Just the opposite they like to be a bit heavy. Many come here who are anorexics. I cannot stop that. And I am glad they do. At least I can give some healthy advice and thereby protect their health.
Yesterday we put a very thin 19 year old girl on a fasting program here at the hospital. I warned her how thin she would be by the end of the treatment, war camp thin. She does not have an image problem she has stage 4 cancer that has metastasized to every part of her body. She had chemotherapy, radiation and surgery and the treatments failed and the cancer is still growing. So again we are “the last hope” Most of our patients are older. But age 19, with her life ahead of her, so heavy upon my heart. So if you have the capacity for prayer, please pray for Theresa. This is her 3rd day of fasting. She is in pain from the bone cancer and she is at the edge (time wise) of what this treatment is capable of.
This was a hard day for me.
Another patient with cancer in the hand who is healing slowly realized that although the cancer is clearly regressing she will never have the function or her hand to work. She is considering having it cut off. She is such a sweet heart of an lady. What do I recommend? I know that damage the cancer has done is irreparable and she will never regain function of the hand. As the layers of cancer die and peel off the bleeding is profuse as blood vessels are being exposed.
I need bigger shoulders.
Teetie,
It might be worthwhile for Tom to post an official warning for people who suffer from anorexia on this site, especially young people, but from what I know of people with body image disorders, it won’t make a bit of difference.
This site did not go out and grab people. It does not advocate an emaciated appearance as the goal of fasting. People chose to come here. If they came to get assistance with abusing themselves because they have a body-image disorder, they already had a problem. The site owner cannot control abuses of the purpose of this site.
I never claimed, nor does this site claim, that fasting heals everything. It can be helpful in healing some conditions. Clearly not yours. For me thus far, it’s helped me get rid of colds and flu, it’s gotten rid of acne and psoriasis, insulin resistance and bacterial disorders. That’s just me.
It sounds like it’s important for you to locate the blame outside yourself for your difficulties. That’s your privilege of course, but as I said, it won’t assist you in getting control of your condition.
Peace.
“It sounds like it’s important for you to locate the blame outside yourself for your difficulties.” THESE SITES CAUSED MY ANOREXIA NERVOSA lol. I don’t know how you cannot understand that.
I’m just a person who is against these sites and decided to leave a message for people to BE CAREFUL. Don’t get all festered because I don’t want other people to suffer as I did. I know someone posted already that they were gaining weight on a fruit or veg. fast. That is because their metabolism probably slowed down which can cause frustration and can lead to eating disorders.
If people want to be “healthy” isn’t exercizing part of the entire process of achieving good health? Uhm yea…
So why can’t people just exercize if so many people want to lose weight? I lost over 130 pounds just dieting and exercizing and it only took me like 11 months, not even a year! to complete all the 130 pound weight loss but I had to push myself; that is what wanting to lose weight is about.
But then lovely ana snuck in my life because of these web sites but all I’m saying is that anything with fasting and taking laxatives people need to be careful. I have so many health problems from following these sites so just be careful and don’t get all insulted. Fasting is anything to lose weight. It’s simply unhealthy and lazy.
I wish I would have stuck to exercize and dieting the whole way through until I was satisfied with my weight.
Hi Teetie
It is hard to believe that a website can cause a self-image problem. You may have to look deeper into the root or a distorted perception of your identity and how you perceive the worlds around you and why you have to fit those distorted perceptions.
Congrats on the weightloss and your recovery but I doubt it would work for stage 4 cancer patients or would it cure any disease.
I do not recommend any laxatives during fasting and an enema only during fasting. Anything can be abused even good things. You stated about fasting that “It’s simply unhealthy and lazy.” I guess we should tell the patients here at the hospital that their healing is an illusion. And most people find it hard to fast. And I have sites and posts here that deal with anorexia and compulsive eating. No offense take as this is a free and open to all. It is wise do some reading before trashing.
I don’t need to pray for anyone because I’m struggling with my own life right now at the weight of 80 pounds. I can be a bit selfish because I’ve bent over backwards for people who’ve just stepped all over me. I USED to be a very sweet person and I cared about people more than I do now but people took advantage of that so I have the right to be a bit selfish.
As I posted before, people need to be careful because I don’t want people to suffer from what I have been through. Those people where you’re from, your patients can get over my opinion that fasting is unhealthy and lazy. We live on Earth and Earth is reality so accept it and learn to accept other people’s opinions. If people actually read my posts correctly I didn’t mention anything about cancer patients fasting. I was on the subject that fasting for weight loss is bad news.
It is wise of you to learn about eating disorders and how they can start before you start “thrashing.” Obviously, you don’t know how much of an obsession fasting and dangerous diets can become.
Hi Teetie
I have found fasting can be excellent for weightloss combined with a change in diet and exercise. I have a site dedicated to compulsive eating and dealt with it myself an number of years back. http://compulsive.ws Anorexia is not caused by fasting. But water fasting can aggravate anorexia. For someone in state like yourself juicing daily is important to regain your health. There are people with anorexia using this site and that cannot be helped. There is enough warning, unless you want a banner on the front page. I find it the best to talk and ask questions and steer people in the right direction. If you look at the backlinks to this site you will see several anorexia sites. It would be good to have a few people to work with anorexics but it takes much time and investment in their lives. For now a website and the book Eating In Freedom is enough.
I find counseling anorexics a mine field, as they are touchy and have so much bottled anger ready to vent.
On the other side of the coin, there is nothing more rewarding so see someone come out of the dark hell of a distorted self image and see the beauty of who they are.
Teetie,
Get yourself a magazine rack because it sounds like you have issues.
Tom, thank you for the information about Theresa. I will pray for her. Will you keep us updated?
I have a question about spiralina, wondering if I can add it to my regimen without losing the strong effects of a mostly-water fast. I have quite a store of tablets from a few years ago, and I’m wondering if they’re still good. Does spiralina go bad?
Thanks, Tom!
rhet
Hi Rhet,
Spirulina last for years and is excellent for fasting. I did a few fast taking about 6 tbls daily and it keep my energy up similar to juice fasting.
Heyy , Im Emily – Jane im 14 ^^ I’ve emailed some people from up there.
But yes any way , Im looking for a fasting buddy , as i would like to do a fast and i think it would help me a grate deal if i had some one who was going through the same thing to talk to. I have msn , so add me if you do too or email me please if your interested
x-i-dont-believe-in-fairies-x@hotmail.co.uk
Yes its a silly email but i made it years ago ,
I hope to hear from some of you soon
From Emily x
heyy!
im kayla.
and im working on losing wieight and i wanna break my 130 mark with a 5-day fast.
of juice, soup, and water. basically any liquid.
aim- aydeexd
msn- rainblowpop@hotmail.com
myspace- http://www.myspace.com/dont_call_me_kayla
add me/IM me =]
btw im 14 and 5′ 5″
Hi Kayla,
Keep the soups low in salt and no starches. The best is to juice carrots beets with some garlic cloves and heat it but not boil. A juicer will increase health and help you achieve a healthy weight. Diet and exercise are more important than fasting for weight loss. You can lose any short term gains by eating starchy fatty foods after the fast. Than for posting your info page. If you are gaining weight at 14 you will have to be careful. Fat cells are easy to create and hard to lose. You may have a slower metabolism. Sure it is not much over normal but that will increase as you get older. Diet,,,,,,,,, lots of salads, no bread, white flour friend foods or junk.
Hey I’m Lexi,
I’m 21 and have lost 14kg (that’s 30 lb) over the past 4 months. I’m 5′6″ and weigh about 151 lb. But now, no matter what i do I’m struggling to lose the last 20 lb even though i’ve only been eating about 300-350 calories a day for the last month (almost).
So… Today is day one of my very first fast. I’m aiming for a one week Juice fast followed by a 21 day water fast. I have rather good self control but my family and partner keep telling me to eat. That i’m wasting away. Pft. Hardly. This last week I’ve found myself eating just to stop them worrying.
Anyway… I have msn (alexandra_gilly_willy@hotmail.com) Add me if your interested in chatting…. Sharing useful hints or taking your mind of fasting.
Hi Lexi,
Is a little crazy to have extra fat and people worrying that you are starving. But most people do not understand that the fasting state is normal and healthy. That is great self control. I have a hard time eating small amount of food daily as I feel hunger.
hello everyone!
i’ve had some prior experience with fasting, and have been visiting this site for a few months now, posting here and there.
i think this is a real good idea. i’ve found that my will to fast would sometimes dissipate because i didn’t have anyone to talk to about it. no one around me would understand how i felt anyway.
feel free to message me! i love having a good conversation.
my email: visionaryprime@live.com
Teetie,
I want to encourage you as you are not alone in your suffering and struggle with such a taxing disease. I myself have suffered from Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, and Binge Eating Disorder. I have recovered from the first two but am still suffereing with the others. I know what it feels like to feel as if no one cares or that the media and other things has caused your disease. I am still very angry at the media and I am even still angry at some of my family members and how they have affected my self esteem, body image, and this disease. I now see that despite what has happened in my past, I must move on and put those things behind me (something I stuggle with every day). Eating disorders result from the inability to deal with one’s emotions in a healthy way. I too have been on the brink of death and through God’s grace alone I have been given life. As for praying for others, the lord sees your heart and understands your pain. You are loved beyond your understanding..as you might already realize this..I hope it doesnt bother you that I’m telling you this but I feel that it is important. I have been selfish in my disease and I have been taken advantage of. It hurts and I finally came to a place where I had to find people who would support my recovery and stay away from those who did otherwise. You are strong and If you need anything I would be more than willing to help. No one wants to go it alone. Recovery is a long painful process as was your journey to your current condition. Keep your head up my dear.
Hi all, I have been fasting for 13 days now. This is my second fast. Last July I completed a master cleanse for 10 days total. This time I completed 10 days on the master cleanse then switched over to juicing on the 11th day. I have been juice fasting for 3 days as of today. I’ve lost 14 pounds so far and feel very good most days. I have not lost any weight in the last 3 days of starting the juice fasting. I’m very overweight since having my 3 kids. My starting weight was 262 now it is 248. I was wondering why my weight loss has stopped. I drink about 48oz of juice per day. 24oz green juice and 24oz fruit/veg combo. What could be the reason for the lack of weight loss?
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I have begun my second 30 day water only fast; the last was four years ago. This time I hope to keep off the weight I lost during the last fast (a war protest fast). I have done briefer fasts of 5 and 10 days also. The two main things I’ve learned is that 1) I’m a great faster, and 2) I’m terrible at going off the fasts. Unlike many people, I seem to have no problem eating whatever I wish, and like the mice in the studies that gorge following fast, so do I. My goal this time is less about the fast since I don’t have problems there–not after the first three days–and more about having a good 3-4 months post fast.
I love the healing of the fast, the absence of hunger or cravings (rare for me if I’m eating anything with much carbohydrate), and as I’m sixty now, the rejuvenating effects are more than ever a plus.
Glad to have found this website. I think fasting is more needed now than ever.
Hi all!
My hubby is away on a 2 month deployment and it is the perfect time to start a fast so…I NEED a buddy
) I have tried to fast a few times and i just can’t do it bc everytime I try I have to cook for the hubby..lol..anyway, if you are interested shoot me an email ashleybice_225@yahoo.com
thanks a bunch!!
ash
Fasting (water only) has helped enhance my spiritual life, since we have a biologically heightened response to all that’s around us while abstaining from all food. But, it doesn’t pay to share that one is fasting with others who usually know next to nothing about what a therapeutic fast is all about.
Fasting doesn’t cause anorexia, anorexia is a rooted in other mental difficulties, in fact fasting if done correctly would be apt to cure the anorexia.
Prior to agriculture, for thousands of years our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, who fasted when food was hard to find, in the winter for instance. The body is miraculous in its ability to both feast and fast. Our modern problems relate to way too much food, in too many places, constantly being shoved at us through magazine, tv, movies, and the old ways have been lost.
I value the mental and physical benefits of fasting, but we struggle against many forms of ignorance in our culture, and fasting is part of that.
If anyone is interested in chatting about their fast, contact me at digbyde@gmail.com
Amen Digby.
I began my 7 day fast 3 days ago. so today is day 4. I am doing the lemonade cleanse. Not as bad as I thought, the first few days I had a light headache, and this am some intestinal cramping but not to bad. I hoping this cleanse will help me transition to a raw food diet more easily. Good Luck to everyone!!
Hi Carli,
Your stomach my be having a hard time with that much citric acid. Cutting the lemon juice in half my reduce the cramping. Using the enemal is the other suggestion. It may be the last meal fermenting.
can you fast while smoking cigarettes
Hi Keven
Yes, I have seen many smoke and fast. You can quit during a fasting. The best is to cut down as much as you can. Never smoke full cigarettes just a few puffs. Using the patch will allow your lung to heal. When you have the urge to smoke have a backup activity and keep moving for 15 minutes. Like a walk around the block.
hello! i need a fasting partner. (:
i’m 17, 5′6 and 152 lbs.
i’m planning on doing a 40 day water fast.
yes, i have done fasts in the past. quite a few, actually.
anywhoo, i need a buddy to share my accomplishments with!
tata for now!
here I go again attempting a 10 day fast Im going to give it all I got.It seems as though people around who I tell seems to tempt me with food & snacks every time I fast.Im not sure if it’s purposly or accidentaly.But I won’t stop to I complete my assignment.I recently went to a healing retreat were I fasted four days.I felt decent after words, but I know to get were I won’t in life I need to go longer,so here I am seeking support to my brothers & sisters on here for support & to give support.I’m starting now. Anyone wont’s to become my fasting patner holla at me. kevin83@charter.net
Hello!
I’ve been water fasting and have noticed that I am losing muscle. I’m also taking metabolism boosting pills so my metabolism does not slow down significantly. Someone told me that the muscle loss is because I am already at a healthy BMI for my age and height and when this happens the body takes from mostly muscle as opposed to fat. I was wondering if this is normal? I do not mind at all if muscle loss occurs in people who are at a healthy BMI because I can also re-build the muscle at a later time. Just would like to know if this is normal? I’ve also been walking every day for 15 minutes just to keep the blood flowing and so forth.
My water fast is 40 days. I am trying to heal from bulimia to give my body a rest from all the harmful, painful purging my body has endured for a year and a half.
Besides, if someone would like to fast with me please feel free to e-mail me at indigospirit1@hotmail.com or photography10@hotmail.com
Hi Faxing Berlin,
Metabolism boosters are almost always a herbal stimulant that make fasting very hard on your organs. Not advisable. During a water fast your fast is the first to go and then muscle mass. It come back after the fast. If you are fasting to heal water fasting is far less effective and has some risk if your organs have been damaged from the mal nutrition of bulimia. 40 days of water fasting is for people who have a few successful fast accomplished. The equivalent of tacking Mount Everest on your first climb. Blowing a fast that long can cause permanent physical damage. Try a 10 day juice fast then break it correctly.
Hi all. I plan on starting a 7 day water fast tomorrow and wondered if anyone would like to be my fasting buddy. I’ve started several before, but failed on day two or three. I’m doing this for several reasons. One, I keep getting sick. It’s not like serious, but I hate having a cold for 3 months at a time. Second, I am overweight and I feel like a water fast would cleanse my system and jump start my weight loss. If anyone is interested, my email is jfreek88@hotmail.com
Hi everyone,
I’m planning on a 20 day (or more) fast starting on the first of April. I’m going to use the next 10 days to up my excersice in preperation for the first few days before ketosis.
I have done afew week-long fasts before and miss every aspect of them. I love how they make time slow down & thoughts clear up, let alone the physical benifits & asthetic improvements.
If anybody is interested in joining me (no need to be as long as mine) my email is hoffy_boy89@yahoo.com
Cheers everyone,
All the best.
I’m looking for a fasting buddy. Just started my fast about a day and a half ago. Feel free to join me, I’m doing a juice fast, and am looking to keep it going for at least 7 days if not up to 30, but 7 days is my minimum. I’ve never fasted this long before, but I’m excited as I have been researching the benefits.
If you’d like to know more, feel free to email me at dave@lvdave.com. Thanks, and I enjoy reading your posts.
Dave
I am sixteen 5′5 125 pounds and love fasting : )
Hello all,
I am a 28 yr old female starting a 23 day fast tomorrow, today I am going to eat grapes till noon and then have cucumber juice for the rest of the day. I plan to fast in an alternating fashion, cucumber+apple+celery juice on one day, water the next,but i will probably end up doing more water fasting than juice fasting. I currently weigh 95.5 kg, and am 6ft tall, and I would like to lose as much of 15.5 kg as possible in the 23 days. I would love to have a fasting partner, if anyone is interested please contact me on cliospikedido@yahoo.com. Will keep you posted on my progress.
Prior to having to stop my 40 day water fast after being on day 9 and hearing the news about my father causing me to binge out of depression I am finally able to recover from it, I am able to finally begin my 40 day water fast today. Whatever I gained, if I gained weight, I will have burned it off within a week. Being thin already puts me at a bit of a risk for such a long water fast, however, I enjoy fasting and the results.
I don’t necessarily need a partner because I’m always motivated when I fast and never have any doubts during so I know the deal but if anyone is in need of support or needs extra encouragement please feel free to e-mail me at UrCupcake@ymail.com
I would be happy to fast with anyone who needs a bit of encouragement or needs help in dealing with crazy emotions that can come with fasting.
Tom,
If fat is the first to go before muscle how come I end up losing muscle each time I do pro-longed water fasting and it never comes back unless I lift weights again? I am at a normal weight for my height and I’m actually 7 pounds away from being considered underweight. Could this be why because I have a lower body fat percentage?
Hi Christina,
I am answering this post from the back of my van that is broken down in the middle of nowhere in the mountains of the Philippines. Some people with certain body types have a hard time putting on muscle and they stay thin without trying. If you are this body type only hard weight training will put on muscle mass.
Now I’m confused lol.
I thought both muscle and fat are burned at the same pace during fasting.
And if a person is under weight the skeletal muscle mass is broken down to feed the organs during fasting and re-gained during weight training. Then when the skeletal muscle runs out the body consumes the major organs.
I just don’t want to risk damaging the heart.
From research I done..the organs are the last thing that are consumed before death.
Me being close to being under weight I don’t want to have heart damage from fasting but yet I want to fast.
That is all.
hello all my name is elaine
i have been thinking about a 7-10 day maybe more.. water fast for the last couple of weeks but not sure if i have the will power Im quiet an active person and bring my dog out for around an hour every day and im wondering on a water fast will i have energy to still do that….also im just wondering will the same time frame but a juice fast work as well for weight loss and clearing my over active mind !!!
dear Tom
I wanted to ask your oppion if i can… i am 28 and i am tryin to recover from bulemia which i have suffered with more or less nearly 10 years on and off would water fasting be to had on my organs
Kind Regards
elaine
Hi Irish,
If you have suffered from bulimia, I recommend a juice fast to repair the damage. Less chance of hurting your body if you blow it. Try a short juice fast and repeat hundreds of times per day your new self image statements. Ex “I am successful.” “I am blessed.” Break a 10 day fast correctly and you are ready for bigger things. Read http://www.compulsive.ws for ideas.
Tom, Excuse me for me being ignorant here.
But I am going to assume that my organs will be fine during a long 40 day fast that even though I’m close to being underweight my heart wont be damaged because organs are the last to die if the skeletal muscles are broken down.
I hope I am correct on this lol.
I enjoy fasting but just didnt want my organs to become damaged.
Hi Christina,
A water fast of 40 day is right at the limit of human ability. The difference of cleansing and tissue damage can be on day 41 or day 70 if you have lots of fat. Water fasting is hard on the organs. People with damaged kidneys or liver cannot undergo long fasts. During water fasting you are running on the nutrition you have established in your body and if your diet was bad this is not good for your body. A 40 day water fast is a serious event that many talk about but 1% actually make it.
You did 10 days and broke the fast correctly so that is good. Fasting can only cure Bulimia if you have a total thought overhaul during the fast. If you want to write up your fast and the psychological aspect I would love to post it. So great to hear of your new freedom.
Hi Elaine!!!
Oh good heavens I can answer your question for you as a former bulimic myself.
The answer is YES! It can! I used Tom’s wonderful web site to heal from bulimia through water fasting. You would not believe it. I only water fasted for 10 days and within that time period I was healed from bulimia and I have NOT purged/ relapsed since. In fact, I even sometimes indulge in my favorite foods and I don’t feel guilty about it nor do I purge! Three years of therapy nor exercize could even help with my bulimia! It is something about fasting that COMPLETELY changed my life. I mean fasting has allowed me to make healthier food choices yes, BUT it did not deprive me from the not so healthy foods I enjoy. Now I can eat without having the demons harrass me to make me feel guilty about indulging or eating what I want to eat. From now on, I am going to be a fasting fanatic and I hope to become more skilled at it. Fasting is simply beautiful and I have never been more happy in my entire life. Get information from Tom and give it a try!
Fasting is truly AMAZING and I thank Tom for having such a wonderful website that has brought many miracles of inspiration, courage and wellness to all people such as myself.
You have my support Elaine. Please feel free to contact me at UrCupcake@ymail.com for support and I can even support you through your fasting if you decide to even if I’m not fasting.
LOL wow, I completely miss-read your question. But at least you know water fasting healed a former bulimic! Well as Tom mentioned before short fasting on juice would be better to start with as from what Tom had told me before.
If I remember correctly, Tom recommended a 10 day juice fast for me because of the possible damage to my organs and malnurishment. But before I learned of this I did do a 10 day water fast. Nothing bad happened, however, I became more pale quickly than an average healthy person on a fast would. My hair also fell out a bit more but nothing in the extreme happened.
Had I known about Tom’s advice before I water fasted I would have done the juice fast for 10 days then would have broke that fast properly and then later start a water fast for 10 days.
I am starting my 40 day juice fast tomorrow. I have completed a few 20-30 day fasts, and it is much easier when you have a fasting support buddy. No matter how motivated one is, it gets tough at times (especially in the first few days), and it is very tempting to give up. If anyone is interested in joining me on the juice fasting journey, feel free to email me. You don’t have to aim for 40 days…. If you are just about to start your fast, or if you are in the middle of your fast,…I could use your support, and support you as well. Mutual encouragement and motivation is really helpful. Thanks, Jana igor.hnizdo@lycos.com
hello Christina !!
Thank you ever so much for your message and really i am kind of looking for something to help me with my bulimia tried every thing but still when i am stressed or feel out of control of a situation i bing and purg your message really was an inspiration hopefully a fast can help me like it helped you !!!
Kind regards
Elaine
Hi!
My name is Rachel and I am 20 years old.
I am 5′2″ and weigh 105lbs.
I am on the first day of what I plan to be a 10 day water fast. There are various reasons I want to fast. Mainly because I have gained one stone in about 6 months which I find horrendous. So I’m hoping to lose some weight and keep it off once my stomach has shrunk after the fast.
Another reason is because for about 3 years I have suffered with a kind of eating disorder, that started out anorexia-like and turned into eating normally but purging. It has got out of hand and I’m hoping that the fast will teach me self discipline and stuff. So I can now say from this day forth I will NEVER induce vomitting again. (yuck I hate even writing it)
The other main reason is because I want to improve my relationship with Christ. After a serious accident I was in and a major heartbreak the day before I lost touch with God, I kind of turned from Him and tried to depend on only myself for my happiness and everything else as I thought this would save me ever getting hurt again. Obviously a life without Christ us actually a sad one so I’m hoping fasting will be helpful in my spiriutal life as people seem to say it can be. Also if I crave food in the fast or am going through a tough time I plan to pick up my Bible and spend time with the Lord to help me through it.
It would be cool to have a fasting buddy so if anyone wants to they can email me at rachsquelch@yahoo.co.uk
I am 25 years old and have been living a pretty bad lifestyle, having been very dependant on alcohol, smoking and not being healthy overall since I was 16. I am 5′9 and have weighted as low as 125 and now am about 160. I need to give my body a break , I am tired of my bad skin and feeling empty and toxic and have decided to start a 7 day water fast(that could become longer I hope) and am looking for a partner who has had the same issues as me and would like to turn a new page. Please contact me-cyn_1979@live.ca
Hi Cyn,
For a first water fast to end a toxic life, could be unforgeable bad. Do a juice fast for a few days before entering a water fast for a more pleasant entrance into fasting. You will get your breakthrough with far less suffering.
Hello,
I am going on a juice fast starting tomorrow 4/13/09. I just want to get a jump start to healthier nutrition and diet. I now weight 240, and my goal is 160-170. I am a Male and I am 5′7″. I keep starting and ending a fast. I lack motivation when I am alone. I was just playing when I typed in “fasting buddies”. OMG…it actually exist. Anyway, I will log in daily while on the fast.
Hi Dushan,
Yes fasting buddies are a rare and almost extinct spieces that do exist. For an 80 lb weight loss that will take you some time but I have seen one person lose 100 lb on a 44 day juice fast.
Hi Tom,
I am soo happy to see your response! I was going to go straight into a water only fast because I am going to have some blood test done early tuesday morning and have to have only water in my system so that was part of my motivation. I am surfing the site now but I am still not sure how much juice I can have on a juice only diet and what juices are good. I do not have a juicer but could get one but until then, can I have something like Bolthouse juice? And can I still drink 2 litres of water a day? I plan on exercising as well, 2 hours of walking daily and 200-300crunches mixed with other toning exercises. I really want to make it a whole 30 days so please point me in the right direction.
Thank you again!
Cyn
PS-Can I continue taking my Centrum multivitamin?
Hi Cyn,
Centrum multivitamin, is better than nothing but is is a cheaper synthetic brand. Best buy then at the health food store.
The less juice you drink the harder is is to exercise, and on down days exercise is like trying to work out with a bad cold.
Water fasting and exercise is only good for those with a very slow metabolism. For normal or fast metabolisms, exercise and water fasting is impossible and unwise and an extra strain on the cleansing organs. You should drink as much juice as you want for the first 3 days then follow your body. Bottled juice is far less sustaining than fresh juice.
Tom,
Thanks for posting a response to my message. I am on day 3 of my juice fast. I feel good, alert…very alert. I do not know why. I feel like I have “spiderman senses” I notice EVERYTHING! This is bad news for my clients because I am a clincial addiction cousnelor. Nothing gets past me now…LOL.
I do not think that I will use fasting to drop all of my weight. Instead, I will include fasting 1 or 2 times each week because of the benefits; it teaches me to respect food, and rebuild a healthier relationship with it. So far…so good. To be honest, once I completed day one thereafter became easier (thus far). I will complete 7 days then check my weight.
Hey Dushan,
Nice job. I am on day 8 of my juice fast. I belong to an amazing fasting group on Yahoo with so many awesome people and cannot believe how supportive it is. It’s not just about fasting but about all health topics and is a great place. Here is the link if you want to come by and join us:
congrats on day 3! I guess today is day 4 for you
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FastingSupportForum/
If anyone is interested in getting support and having fasting buddies it is the BEST place
take care
April
Hi Tom,
Thank you for your response. I was able to do water only for 2 days but then broke down and had a day of eating salads and salmon. I am back on my fast again, drinking juice and it makes it a whole lot easier. I was wondering if you could advise on an issue I am having. Its been a couple of weeks now that I have noticed the white in my eyes is getting more brown/slightly yellow. I went to get some blood test done yesterday but would you recommend anything to get the white back? I have stopped drinking completly, am on day 5 and very proud! Your advise would be very appreciated!
Hi Cyn
I am glad you went for the blood test as yellowing of the whites of the eyes could be a sign of jaundice which may be brought about by diseases of the liver, gallbladder or blood. This is caused by too much bile pigment bilirubin in the blood either because of the body’s faulty excretion or absorption. It may be accompanied by itching, yellow skin, dark urine and light stools. The are a few hundred diseases that can be the cause. Fasting can stress a weak liver. Water fasting is harder on the liver than juice fasting. Let us know right away the test results. You may need a liver repair detox program that would have about 3 liters of juice per day, with some protein supplement and essential oils, B vitamins, and lots of lemon and beet in the juice.
On my 4th day of water/juice fasting (i’m in college so I water fast on the weekends and do a limited juice fast during the week to keep my energy going and brain sharp)… i don’t feel hungry right now, but I have this strong desire to eat for some reason… just want to know if anyone else is in the same boat here or if there are any suggestions on how to shake my desire to eat even though i’m not hungry. Thanks!
Thank you so very much for your response Tom. I am soo worried about what I have done to my body and want to fix it soo badly! I have to wait a week for my results and will forward them to you as soon as I get them. I am worried because I have not been feeling like myself in a long time, I feel like a ghost. I will pause my fasting for now so that I don’t make my situation worse in case it is a liver problem…Oh my…I have never been this scared…Thanks again
Hi Cyn,
I have seen the liver total recover on modified juice fasting. My kidneys and liver were so damage my skin was constantly yellow. But I could only do short fasts of 3 to 5 days for a few months as the pain in my back was so intense and increased the longer I fasted. Then then heal and I was able to do longer fast of 10 to 18 days, and the 30 day was the one where I was permanently healed. Even with the worst news, you still can heal a damaged liver.
April,
Thanks for the motivation. Today is my final day…I’m on Day 7. I checked my weight…WOW, I now weight 222 lbs. I have lost 18 lbs in only 7 days. Of course, I was also working out at the gym 5 of those 7 days. I think I will include fasting at least 1-2 times a week. I will check out that site, thanks so much.
Hi,
I am on my fourth night of fasting, and I feel most of the detox symptoms are starting to subside, but my major problem is that I just can’t sleep! I have trouble sleeping when I am hungry, and th past two nights I haven’t been able to fall asleep until 5am, only to wake up a few hours later. I want to fast for at least seven days, but not being able to sleep due to hunger makes fasting so hard. Does anyone have any tips on how to ignore the hunger pains so I can get to sleep?
Hi Sylvie,
The enema is the best for eliminating hunger pains.
You will sleep deeper each night, as you are now in a sleep deficit.
Sometime during fasting you sleep long hours in a deep sleep and at other times cannot get a good night sleep.
Sylvia,
I keep fresh juices with me (especially at work). What helped me deal with hunger pains was taking sips of a variety of juices. And I alos chewed “Extra” sugarless gum. Today I fasted again. My goal is develop a routine to include fasting at least 2x out of 7 days. I started out with a complete 7 days fast, to jump start things. I tell you this, the number one thing fasting has helped me with, is portion control—when I do eat. I feel that is the spiritual connection and awareness that is teaching to simply respect food.
Hi Dushan
I found that gum chewing drastically increased my hunger. Keep us posted.
Hi,
Here’s my little introduction to this website… I’m a 21-year-old student and really interested in this idea of fasting. I eat very healthy foods at the moment but just way way too much of it and I’m very overweight (too embarrassed to give my stats!) at the moment. I’m also a very social person and this has always been my stumbling block to starting a fast before.
I really want to start a water fast as I’m desperate to end my dependency on and cravings for food and I really REALLY want to lose weight- I feel absolutely disgusting and haven’t looked in a full length mirror in months (meaning I bump into things a lot when walking with my eyes closed in clothes shops!)!
The thing I’m thinking will be hardest for me is the social aspect. How does everyone else handle this? Do you cut yourselves off from the world whilst you fast or do you tell your friends and family that you won’t be eating? I don’t think any of my friends would respond very well if I told them I was fasting and I know my boyfriend would disapprove and worry about me. I talked to him before and told him I had been researching fasting and found this great website and that I was planning to start a fast and he got really worried about it so much so that he kept cooking for me and taking me out for lunch so I felt I just couldn’t do it. I’m thinking if I seriously want to do this then I’m going to have to pretend I’m ill (nothing serious- just say I’ve got a cold and am not up for socialising!) for a while and just become a recluse whilst I fast. I don’t want to have people worrying or guilting me into eating- it’s going to be hard enough to deny myself food without all that!
Also, what are the views on alcohol whilst fasting? I know that if you haven’t been eating then you will get drunk faster (I’m a cheap date anyway!) and it will probably make hangovers worse and mess up any detoxification but does anyone else still dabble in it? It’s just I know my friends would miss me on nights out (even if it was just for ten days) as I am usually the life and soul of the party and I don’t think I have the maturity to be able to handle being sober around a load of tipsy people- I’d probably find them all really annoying!
Sorry this is so long, I just have a lot of questions I suppose! I really just want to get started on this, I just think I’m going to have a load of people holding me back!
Good luck to everyone! I hope we can help each other reach our goals.
Hi Rachel,
Your friends will be a minefield during a fast. Sounds like you need to find friend with a healthier lifestyle. Ten years of heavy drinking will make you a very old woman. Alcohol during fasting, ouch…. get high very fast on a small amount then come down like a rock with intense hunger. Tell your fiends to find another form of entertainment. Even one drink can disrupt discipline. Most people with compulsive eating can water fast but destroy the results by breaking it wrong. I would juice fast first and break it correctly. You need some down time to refocus on the direction of your life. I am 53 and it is amazing how fast you get there. What you do today, you will live tomorrow.
Rachel,
I am also a student and have the same problems about how to deal with my social life this is actually one of the reasons why I had a lot of problems staying on several of my fasts. So to help me deal with some of that I am starting my fast today, on a Friday. Today I will still have enough energy to go out at night and when I am out I can just ask for sugarfree sodas rather than the mixed drinks. Everyone sees the soda and thinks that there is some gin in there, but is simply sparkling water. However, during the weekend I will just hibernate in my room. I found that I feel horrible during the second day so I can’t handle that with classes going on. When the week rolls over again, I will be on my third, so I will have gone to far to feel tempted to fall off the wagon by going to diner with my friends in the cafeteria.
Hey everyone. My stats are pretty low so I am a little reluctant to post them here because I know that several of you will think it is dangerous for me to fast if I am already skinny. However, weight loss is not my motivation for this fast. As I posted in another section of the website, for the past three weeks, I have been binging and sometimes even purging. I really don’t want to develop bulimia and I hope that fasting will help me relearn how to deal with foods, my emotions, break the cycle, and help me fight my addiction. I’m starting a water/ tea fast today and I hope to do it for more than 7 days. Once I reach day 7, if I feel the motivation I will go on for another week or so, but because I can’t afford to lose much weight I don’t think I should go on for more than 2 weeks. In previous fasts (never for more than 2 days) I would lose 1lb per day so even if I go on for 2 weeks I don’t think I will ever lose 10lb.
So if you want a buddy feel free to e-mail me at cdea.cunha@gmail.com I really could use the support
hey everyone, I’m 16 ,165 and 5′5. I’ve been gaining weight, and I had enought, I want to get back into shape, but never have enough motivation to be sucessful. It would be cool to have a buddy to do this with. Cause I know none of my friends would understand why I would want to do a fast and probly not support me with it either. thanks
Hey everybody i’m 16 i know it’s kind of young but i’ve been fasting since i was 13 never for more than a few days but what i’m really interseted in is fasting for a whole month. i know it’s a lot but it’s always been one of my goals plus i’m a lifeguard so i need to get my ass into shape let me know if your interested thanks.
believeinfayth@hotmail.com
Hey kendra, I’m 21 and I would be more then happy to email you back and forth. It would be nice to have someone who gets what i’m doing without a lecture
Especially with summer around the corner and exams almost over I will need a support buddy. Shoot me a line if you want. lsmite@gmu.edu
hey everyone,i’m going to start my fasting this sunday coming wanted to know if anybody would be willing to be my buddy.. i am planning on doing it for 30 dAYS.. BUT NEED TO KNOW SHOULD I DO JUICE OR WATER FAST?????
Hi Tom,
I’m doing a 14 day water fast combined with a juice fast and then water fasting again after the few days of juice fasting which will be another 14. My first 14 days is the water fasting. I’m done with my first week so far and I am not at all having a hard time with eating and I can be around it without having the disire to eat. Obviously, that isn’t the problem. Today I blacked out and I woke up and had a slit below my forehead…I had to go to the hospital and I got stitches. I’m still going to continue to fast of course but are there any ways that I can sort of lessen the dizzyness and feeling like I’m going to pass out? Sometimes I lean down and close my eyes or I don’t get up too fast but I’m willing to accept advice from you if you have any more tips.
Thanks Tom,
Sincerely,
Christina
Hi Christina,
Blackouts are common during water fasting and easily prevented. There is 200+ comments on how to deal with black outs on this site. So here it is again. Breathe deep for a few breathes before getting up. If you do feel a blackout coming on lower your body by sitting down or getting down on one knee. It always works.
Tom,
Thanks for your advice. So far I haven’t had any more lol.
Sincerely,
Christina
I’m 25 yrs old and I’m 5′3 and 145 lbs. I’m comfortable with my body and I think my sexy curves are a part of who I am. I exercise and cut calories as much as I can, but I have a pot belly that I’ve never been able to get rid of. recently, people have been asking me if I’m pregnant! I have this outward distended belly that I just can’t seem to get rid of! I’ve been wanting to do a 30 day colon cleanse system to see if that would help, but its expensive. I figure it would be more cost effective to go on a water fast. I’m not sure if I can do it without falling ill or giving into temptation. does it get easier? I want to start with a pen pal partner. Anyone have any experience or does anyone want to partner up with me via e-mail? I’m talking a 14 day water cleanse, is that good for someone who hasn’t fasted since 2000 for a prayer group? lol ! Contact me soon.
Hi Bonnie,
You first fast may be a journey to hell. Try 3 days on juice with an extractor before and after water fasting. Years of toxins hit the blood and the reaction is bad. Juicing slows the detox to a comfortable level. After you are past the first wave of toxins water fasting is easy.
TO: isfbmylife
Hi. I am on day 3 of doing a juice fast and am also looking for a fasting buddy. If you or someone else is interested please let me know. I plan to mix in some water fasting – maybe 2 days of juice one of water – I’m going to see how my body handles it.
I’m 5′8″ tall 226lbs and 41 years old. I have extensive food allergies and am hoping this will help with both those and with weight loss. You can email me at advntrseeker@yahoo.com. Good luck. Angela
Hi Angela,
Allergies is one thing that juice fasting helps with every time. You will see a reduction in symptoms in 3 days but you may need over 21 days of juice fasting to heal your allergies. Combining juice a water fasting also works.
Hi, I am in my 50’s and pretty healthy but a little overweight. I have fasted many times before but not over 7 days. I am going to do a 20-30 day juice fast and am now on day 11. I would like to have a fasting buddy to chat with.
leatherberrys@hotmail.com
hey ANGELA I START THIS SUNDAY.. I HAVE NO PROBLEM BEING YOUR BUDDY ISFBMYLIFE@AOL.COM
My name is Amanda, and I am in need of a fasting buddy.
I’m doing a 10 day water fast. I have a gastric ulcer and I need to fast to help cure the lining of my stomach.
If anyone can be there to help support me during these 10 days would be appreciated.
Thanks for your response, Tom!
I do realise I need to change my lifestyle if I want to be healthy and I’m hoping that fasting will act as a springboard for this change.
You recommended a juice fast instead of a water fast for me- although that is the way I was leaning, too, the problem is I don’t have and can’t afford a juicer right now. This is probably in the wrong section and I know you’ll get asked this by people a lot but can supermarket bought juice ever be as effective as fresh juice in fasting? Is there anything I should avoid when reading labels so that I can buy something as close to fresh homemade juice as possible?
Thanks again for providing such a great website. It’s really opened my eyes to what I want and probably need to do!
Rachel
Hi Rachel,
Choose juices that do not have sugar or other ingredients. Try goodwill or ebay for a cheap used juicer. I bought a few for $5. When you add the cost of juicing and buying a juicer and the supplies after 20 days the store bough juices are more expensive and less effective. I do not find the body heals on the store bought stuff. Symptoms will reduce. It is the enzymes in fresh juice that heals.
I am a 38 year old stay-at-home mom. In the past three years, I have gained and lost twenty pounds and put back on like 7-9. I used the cabbage soup diet to get me started. I juice fasted three days like a year ago and found that it was easier to gain weight after that. I started another fast like two weeks ago and “failed”. I now have a juicer, some cucumbers and lots of carrots. I really need daily motivation. My family is supportive but they aren’t doing it. I am 5′9″ @175 lbs. My birthday is in July. I want to get “in shape” (by that, I mean weigh what I did years ago which I know is possible) and clean myself out before I turn 39. Please help. Please email. tmdepriest@gmail.com. Thanks! Blessed be.
Hi Tom,
I still have not received my blood test results, I dont know why its taking so long but I would like to start my healing process to cleans my kidney and liver. Please contact me if you can cyn_1979@live.ca
Hi Cyn,
The best juices for healing the liver are a veggie combo of , carrot, beet, lemon, cucumber, celery, apple. I would try to have a few glasses a day juice fasting or not. Drop into a health food store and ask what herbs they have for liver health. Milk Thistle is one example.
Fasting Buddy Wanted – Hi Anyone. Simon from New Zealand here. Am after someone for support and sharing. I am on my second fast – did a 7 day water fast last year and are now 5 days into a 14 day water fast. Am keeping a brief diary.
Anyone want to team up online?
See diary to date below to see if we could work togther:
14 Day Water Fast – Food, reflection and life in general 4th May 2009
Last year I did an experiment. I spent a month eating only raw uncooked food. This was life changing and has greatly impacted how I approach food, eating and general health.
I am now almost 100% vegetarian – still eat fish when served to me and eggs – I think I will drop them in the near future. I did a 7 day water fast and apart from finding it boring enjoyed the challenge.
I am concerned that I can obsess about food and still over eat at times. I also have one big downfall in my diet – beer! Can easily drink 8 bottles. Am currently feeling over food and want to give my system a rest – also want to drop kilos so today I start a 14 day water fast.
Here we go…
Day 1:
Weighed in at 81 kg this morning 6:30 am. Have drunk lots of water today. At work for this fast – the last one was during the holidays. So far feeling fine. Early days. Gym tonight but only weights not cardio. Ciao.
Day 2:
79 kg – mainly water and shit weight lose I’d guess. Feeling very alert and motivated. Hungry this evening but nothing different than usual. Day three is when I think the body enters ketosis. C U 2moro!
Day 3:
78 kg – woke feeling weak. Had hot and cold flushes. Did not feel great and thought about giving up while driving to work. Got better as the day went on. Feeling the cold very easily. At times my thought process is very clear and precise.
Day 4: Woke up feeling more settled and even. 76 kg now – heck. Enjoying drinking hot water at times. Probably drinking 4 to 5 litres a day. Thinking very clear. So much spare time.
Day 5: Feeling in the groove. Not that hungry just missing the anticipation of a meal & sharing it with my family. I can’t believe the ongoing weight lose. I believe that by day 10 it begins to level of according to Don Tolman. 75kg this morning.
Hi Mcdrewrey
Losing a kilo a day is a good result and yes the weightloss will slow the longer you fast. Keep the info coming that is a perfect report style.
I just came across this site. I am beginning a fast water only. I want to fast for spiritual benefits. I would like to have a fasting buddy. Also what might I expect in the area of weight loss.
Hello, I have water fasted for six days twice. I want to water fast for 21 days. Does anyone want to receive support on a 21 day water fast. I would love to have a fasting partner.
Hey Dalton. I am doing a 10 day water fast and a 20 day limited juice fast… I have never done a strictly water fast before and I’m kinda nervous about having strength throughout the 10 days. I’m on day 2 and feel pretty good though
If you need some support I’m here for ya bud
Im doing a 21 day water fast. Ill support you guys as well. Im losing steadily about 2 lbs+ per day!!!
i wanna fast with you guys 2.so holla at me. give me your email. heres mine kevin83@charter.net
Woohoo! we have a whole group!
On day 3 and so far so good… I’m going to the beach this weekend which I’m nervous abotu because I hate having to explain to people why I’m not eating food and just consuming water… I then have to listen to lectures and concerns for the rest of the day. ugh! how do you all deal with that?
Shante that’s awesome that you are losing so much each day! well done. Are you fasting for weight loss or another reason? I am losing 1.5 lbs a day so that’s good news for me too.
Kevin I don’t usually check my email, if you still want it I’ll give it to you, but I’m on this website every day, so we can chat here if you’d like
I need a fasting partner.
This is my first day fasting. I am 5′3 220 pounds 31 years old. My goal weight is 120 pounds in 3 months. My daily intake consist of 64 ounces of water, a multi vitamin and “everyday detox tea”. What can I do to keep from feeling hungry? It is 5pm and I believe I can make it through my first day but it is difficult for me to not eat. s.makeda@yahoo.com
It is almost 6pm and I want to EAT FOOD–but I am determinded–please contact me if you want a fasting buddy–eeveryone is welcomed to contact me s.makeda@yahoo.com
hi …. my name is paulina and i need a partner for fasting? anyone interested if so email me @ paulinaperez75@yahoo.com
thanks!
tomorrow i start wish me luck!
s.makeda congrats on making it through your first day! Have you done a fast before? 3 months of a water fast seems like you are setting yourself up for failure (no offense) and I think it might be a bit much to start out with. In my opinion I think you should start out with a week or two and then at that point you can decide to add on another week… I just feel as though you might get discouraged (it’s all mental, and knowing you have 89 days to go might wear on you… I know it would me). So start off slow and switch it up to juice every so many weeks just to keep yourself in check. This is of course just my opinion and I truely wish you the best of luck! Again congrats!
I’m doing what I called a daytime fast. I’m only drinking homemade juices and sometimes soups during the day. I eat one meal at night. Is this still a legitimate fast? I hear some people fast off and on on certain days. Instead of doing that I just decided to fast everyday and have one meal at night.
I’m on day three and this is the first day I feel a little weird. I guess that’s the fasting pangs.
Hi ReRe
Fasting is no food. But you are on a detox program by drinking juice and eating one meal a day, that will be effective just slower than fasting.
Hey guys,
I have been fasting for a while now and wanted to let those of you know who are doing the water fast. If you feel like cheating, drink juice and try your hardest not to give into food. Remember, you only WANT it, you dont NEED it just yet. I have been losing 2kg/day and yesterday i wanted food so bad. So, i got me a cup of apple juice and when i weighed in this morning, i was still down 1 kg which is a little over 2 lbs… Keep up the great work guys…
P.S… When you are hungry, just drink water and the pangs will go away!!!
Today is the 1st day of my 3rd juice fast. My first fast was 4 days and the 2nd was 10. You have to be very careful not to get any pulp in your juices. You do not want to reawaken digestion. Fasting gives your body a break from digestion, allowing it to use the saved energy for healing. I hope to do over 21 days this time. we’ll see.
This is my 4th day and I am on a detox diet. After my first day on the water fast I started eating grapefruit, apples (under 600 calories) along with 64 ounces water. I feel dizzy, my eyesight is blurry and I am always sleepy. Am I suppose to feel this way? I am hoping after 2 weeks on detox diet I can try the water fast again. All replies welcomed. s.makeda@yahoo.com
Hi S,makeda
The symptoms of dizziness,blurred eyesight and sleepiness is normal on a water fast. Try juicing for 4 days and you will find the water fasting much easier.
Hello everyone!
I started juice fasting today, 32, no serious health issues, 5′6″ and 150 lbs. I really want to lose about 30 lbs. Never fasted before, should I have gone with water fasting to see quicker and better results?
It sounded all too intimidating considering I never fasted before. Is undiluted fruit juice OK, in this process and how about vegetable broths? How much of them can I have? I am so hungry it is not even funny!
Does the skin fall of your bones when you lose the weight? What happens with the skin’s elasticity, does anyone have any experience? Can I see improvement on cellulite under the skin? Can I see any reversal of the aging process? I truly wish..
Thank you all for your comments. I very much appreciate them!
Hi Alexander,
Juice fasting is the best type of fasting to start. Sure undiluted fruit juice is fine but a juicer get better results. Use the enema to end hunger. Sure veggie broths are good. Heating (do not boil) beet and carrot with some garlic is delicious. Cyanne Pepper has shown to increase weight loss. The skin regains natural elasticity and cellulite can be totally eliminated but take about 20 of 30 days of juice fasting. Yes you will reverse the aging process. Try the coffee or sugar scrub on you face, to dramatically reduce wrinkles. After about 3 to 5 days on juices you can go to water for 3 to 5 days then back to juice. Spend money on a juicer or get a used on at the thrift shops usually $5 to $10.
This is my 5th day on grapefruit and mineral water. Starting Wednesday I am starting a fruit fast for a week and I am hoping by June 1 2009 I will be mentally strong enough to try a water fast. Right now I just want MEAT–nothing but MEAT but I will increase my water intake instead. I am so hungry. Is there one particular juice I can drink for a full week. I don’t want to do too much work. I understand I am suppose to use a juicer. What is the best juice I can drink while on my juice fast? s.makeda@yahoo.com
s.makeda
If you ate a lot of meat you will crave it much like drugs or alcohol. That will reduce with time. As I said the enema kills hunger and cravings.
The best juice is a beet, carrots, celery, pineapple, cucumber, parsley, spinach, lemon, apple, garlic and ginger combo.
I’m not hungry I’m craving s.makeda@yahoo.com
Second day, lost (only?) 2 lbs. I didn’t have anything other than water today, am saving a veggie juice that I will make for later, will try to skip it if I can and see how water fasting feels like. Going for a walk as much as I can. Not feeling too bad, tongue coated and am sure I must have bad breath but no worries for now. Will report tomorrow.
I ate a can of jack mackerel today 400 calories–I was so hungry and was tire of grapefruit. I am hoping I can start a 7 day mineral water fast tomorrow. Maybe I can will actually accomplish this fast. This will be my first successful water fast ever. I hope I can do it. Just 7 days–I should be able to accomplish that.
OH YES! I am so happy to hear that, thank you thank you thank you, Tom!
I hope that will be my experience also. Cellulite can be totally eliminated?!!!! WOW, that is one headline making news!! I can’t believe it and I am willing to go for longer than 30 days if that is the case! And the skin regains its elasticity?!!! WOW again!
I will be your biggest advocate, I promise you and will shout at the top of the roofs if I see that with my eyes.. and celebrate day and night like nobody’s business!
You have no idea what that means to me and to tens of millions of women out there!
You are 100% correct Tom,
Prior to my detox my daily diet consisted of:
2 whole baked chickens,
64 ounces of wine,
64 ounces of “store bought” fruit juice
Plus the occasional “all u can” eat buffet
That’s about 5,000 calories a day if not more. I have dramatically reduced my calorie intake but you are correct I am extremely addicted to meat more than anything else. I will try the juice you recommended I am going to the fruit market this morning. How do you feel about “apple vinegar” does that help?
Everyones advice is deeply appreciated.
Hi S.makeda
cider vinegar is great, mix it with some cayanne pepper and is dash of garlic. Great hot of cold.
hey all. i m 19 from hong kong. i m on my 40 day water fast. its already the 9th day. i felt awful on the 1st 6 days but now the feeling is much more bearable. i had fasted 27 days in november last year. i need some buddies! my email is shanw0ngh0n@gmail.com. contact me please.
Hi Shane,
Great to have you with us. Feel free to encourage others or share you knowledge of fasting. Is Hong Kong still polluted.
hi all , It’s unbelievable how quickly time goes by in 2001 I was a size 6 , not really athletic but in fair condition.I quit smoking that year which was a big deal for me, I drank coffee and smoked all day like there was no tomorrow. I started gaining a little weight and was not too concerned because I would bounce around 5 lbs all the time. The year passed and then it was 10 lbs, I was busy working and socializing, not really paying attention accept the clothes were getting tighter and then move up a size, so now guess what 10 lbs a year looks like.
I had tried a few things here and there but could never get it to turn around. I decided yesterday to start a juice fast to see if that might reset the clock.
May 18
9:00 a.m. kashi go lean cereal (before I decided to juice)
12:30 p.m. kiwi,brocolli,green grapes,cucumber juice
3:30 p.m. carrot, apple juice
6:30 p.m. orange,strawberry,rasberry juice
7:30 green tea
May 19
9:00 a.m. kiwi, brocolli, green grapes, green apple, cucumber
I have medications and vitamins I take at night, I am thinking I will continue for a few days and then gradually start getting rid of some of them.
Is that too much juice in a day and what does anyone know about the meds.
Hi Karen,
Give me the medication list and I will tell you what you can cut and how. Your program is perfect. Maybe at 2 tablespoons of essential oil daily. Vitamin E is also great for healing. 1200 IU daily.
Hi,
I´m suffering candida. Have tried coconut oil fast before for 10 days. Would like to do it again, starting tomorrow.
Do you think it´s proper fast even I´m on oil and lemon water?
Thank you… would like to do it really properly.
Hi Ivana
As candida loves fruit sugar, and even the sugars in vegetables increase Candida, water fasting is better. I would add cayenne pepper (do site search), and essential oils (health store) also clove tea.
My medications are lipitor for cholesterol, norvasc for high blood pressure, CoregCR for an anomolie of the arteries, the way the cardiologist explained to me was that I have curled or kinked arteries, so the medication is supposed to soften them. I don’t think anything can be done about this problem. I still have some discomfort. I take over the counter aleve and 1 tylonol pm every night. I also take some supplements, fish oil, coenzyme Q-10, calcium,magnesium,zinc, vit.c, rose hips, lysine & proline (mix called heart plus)
Thank you for any advice you can give.
kbkarenbeard@gmail.com
Hi Karen
You can cut the lipitor right away as you are not ingesting cholerserol and fasting is always reduces or normalizes cholesterol levels. Cut the norvasc when your systolic blood pressure reaches 130. It is goes above that amount take a half does until it drops below 130. 80% of fasters experience a drop in blood pressure to under 120 in the first 3 days and 10 days if there are other health problems. “CoregCR for an anomolie of the arteries” You have two choices: 1. Cut the medication as it may interfere with the healing of the arteries. 2. Keep taking CoregCR and if the pain lessens during the fast, cut the drug. I would add B vitamins, and E. A few tablespoons a day of flax or a flax/ hemp mix would be good.
O.K. Day 2 a little hungry but not bad, today I had
9:00am grape,cucumber,green apple,kiwi juice
12:00pm carrot,apple,tomato juice
3:00pm apple,celery,cucumber juice
6:00pm I blended a banana with ice and mixed with pear juice
( I think that might be cheating, not sure)
8:00 pm green tea
Hi Tom,
I am trying to be as stingy as I can with my juice intake to accelerate both detox and weight loss process but it is the end of my 4th day, I am almost unbearably hungry! Especially after I had a very brisk walk (I broke a good sweat) of 2 hours accompanied by steam baths, 2 of them 15 minutes each. Since I got home I could barely function, I am having the hardest time I am so hungry, it is unreal!
I feel the urge to go to the bathroom for #2 but there is nothing going on there. I am still trying to find an enema like in the picture on the article, why is it so hard to find?
Hello to all!
I am excited because I will begin my next water fast tomorrow. I have done a several water fasts before, my longest being 13 days.
I am not fasting with a goal of weight loss or number of days in mind. I feel called to this fast by God as a means of purging myself of any stress and doubt in Him.
I will only fast until I feel led to stop, or until I am unable to continue.
Pray for me, because I feel this fast may be longer than before as I have lots of things to let go of.
Hi Katie,
I will pray for you. Here are some keys that work for me. Lots of alone time in prayer that is thankful, entering for people suffering in intersession and spiritual warfare. It is good to start with one day of juice and end the same way. (juicer)
Karen,
We both started fasting on the same day. So this is day three for both of us
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I did my first juice fast last spring for five days and it was amazing. Difficult in the first couple of days but amazing. It got rid of a sizeable wart I had sitting on my finger for ten years!
Since then I’ve been trying and failing repeatedly to do it again. I want to do it again because it was so beneficial, it reset my attitudes to food (I didn’t touch caffeine for 3mths afterwards) and I feel it’s something I want to do on a regular basis to maintain a better attitude to food and for the obvious health benefits.
So I’ve managed (finally – hurrah!) to restart a fast again properly, it’s took me a year but I’ve managed it. I’m on day three and now that I’ve got over the very worst bit I feel I’m certainly not going to waste my two days of mental torture by eating before I aim to.
So this time I’m going for probably about 10/11 days – I think that’s a good timescale for a second go, and also I’m away for a weekend with my sister after that and I’m not sure I want to sit and drink juice at lunch with her when we are having a lovely ‘girls’ weekend. If I could at least have some salad, that would be very nice.
Saying that I feel like I do want to do longer than the 10 days, but I’ll see how I go with it. I may be well and truly sick of juice 8 days from now
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Last time I didn’t buy a juicer, I used commercial juices, but this morning I just heaved home a nice quality juicer figuring that if I’m going longer than five days this time I really need to listen to the advice of the experienced and drink what I really should be drinking.
Just juiced some oranges and cucumber and have a recipe book full of ideas.
What do I want to gain from this? – To continue to improve my attitudes to food (they got all messed up after having my children 7rys ago and I started to move from a very healthy eater into a dreadful lazy eater with dreadful compulsive eating habits), and also to help shift some more of the baby fat I never fully lost!
Last time the wart went, I’m looking forward to a brighter more youthful me 8 days from now!
Karen if you want a fasting buddy, I’d love to be in touch, we’ve started fasting at the same time so it would be good.
Once I’ve done this fast I want to do a small fast every single month if I can just gather the will to do it. 3 days every month I think would be a glorious health boost.
I’ve also told my husband never to buy commercial juice again now we have a juicer.
Our children (aged 7 and 4) absolutely love fruit and fr