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Feb 08
2010

Intermediate fasting

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Ive had a hard time lately to start a long fast, and I believe my body are trying to tel me something.  So.... I said... I am listening!  Finally I have decided I am going to do it differently this time.  I am not planning a long fast at least for the next couple of months, I am doing ........
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Dec 09
2009

Planning a fast from 2009 to 2010....

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal

Now if reading that didnt got your attention I dont know what would ...LOL

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Nov 03
2009

Epic Water Fast - Broke fast on Day 15

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Ok so I broke my fast last night with a watered down glass of orange juice.  Had some paw paw today, and feeling really good.  I didnt do it as long as I planned or wanted to, but could feel my body want to break the fast, so I did it.   Good luck to all the other fasters out the ........
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Oct 31
2009

Epic Water Fast Day 13

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I thought I would just do a short blog to keep you guys updated.   Nothing to report, all normal and going well..... now you are updated ....LOLOLOLOL ........
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Oct 28
2009

Epic Water Fast Day 10

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Fasting can be sometimes very boring, especially if one likes to eat.  Nothing new to report really, I am doing ok so far.  Still get a little heartburn occasionally, but I must say not as bad as with my previous fast.  Thats the thing about fasts, never the same. ........
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Oct 25
2009

Epic Water Fast Day 7

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Weekends are never easy.  Its always the time when I "let go" and therefore when I am fasting it is also the times when I am thinking the most of breaking the fast.  This weekend is almost gone and I am grateful for that, although tomorrow is also a public holiday here.  At least it g ........
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Oct 22
2009

Epic Water Fast Day 4

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I noticed today that I got my dates wrong.  I did start on the 16th but had juices and thin soup, for my induction phase.  I only started water fasting from the evening of the 18th.  So I have changed my number of days and stated water fast to save confusion.  Ok thats done... I ........
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Oct 21
2009

Epic Fast Day 6

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
This fast is a different again for me.  I normally breeze through the first three days, and after that, but I am still struggling somewhat.  I feel really sleepy, came home last night after work, got in bed and slept till this morning - 12 hours.... and uhmmm I still feel sleepy, wish I c ........
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Oct 19
2009

Epic Fast Day 4

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Im still struggling with a headache.  Were trying to sleep most of yesterday just to get it over with, but not yet...  I think I will go to bed early tonight, and maybe tomorrow morning I will wake up without it.   Otherwise I am doing pretty ok, nothing out of the ordinary to re ........
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Oct 17
2009

Epic Fast Day 2

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Day two brought a headache (were expecting that after my big coffee downfall the last three weeks) and a lust (yes lust is the best word here) after hot salty chips... ........
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Oct 16
2009

Epic Fast Day 1

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Ok so I am done with day one.  I am glad that I finally started, I have been thinking about a long fast for a while now, but just couldnt get motivated to start.  ........
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Aug 04
2009

Day 2 - too busy to notice

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I am going to be away on holiday for 4 weeks, from middle August, so I am really busy at work trying to get everything sorted before I go.  At home its worse, have a million things to do, so didnt really had time to see what the effects of the fast was so far.  Probably a good thing though ........
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Aug 03
2009

Day 1 - Not quite there yet

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I am a somewhat behind schedule, because I forgot I had some social on at work yesterday afternoon.  Its all good though, because since timewise I am one of the first to call it a day, I think it just might work out.  So I am halfway with day one and its all good.  Looking forward to ........
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Jul 15
2009

Day 10 - I have decided ... today is the day.

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Ok so here I am sitting typing away, and drinking a big glass of Carrot & Zucchini juice that was diluted with water, and a pinch of the pulp for taste.  I am thinking ... did I do the right thing to break the fast today?  It wassnt planned, this afternoon at work I were sitting doing ........
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Jul 14
2009

Day 9 - Dedicated to all my commentors and supporters

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I just want to say thank you to all of those who comment on my blogs and post encouragement.  I know I dont comment back, but believe me I do read each and every one (sometimes more than once) and take all the advice and support to heart.  Thank you!!  Today was a strange day, the hea ........
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Jul 13
2009

Day 8 - More energy and some "heartburn"

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I have more energy today, not enough to run a marathon yet, but I am glad some of my energy is back.  I also got some "heartburn" being reading on the forum about it a bit and appears to be normal.  Meditating gave the advice of a teaspoon off appel cider vinegar... tempting... b ........
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Jul 12
2009

Day 7 - Frustration, weakness, and other boring tidbits

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I am frustrated!!  I saw a book online about raw food, and I really want it.  According to all the reviews Ive read, this is exactly what Ive been looking for.  My problem, it seems that this book is not available in New Zealand.  Ive tried several bookstores and none have them o ........
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Jul 11
2009

Day 6 - Not much to say today

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Today was good.  Weekends are normally my bad eating days, but I cant say I missed it today.  Weird though my hunger is gone, but I like the smell of food.  Like today when I walked past a bakery, had to stop and sniff again... then walking past a stall where they sell sizzled sausage ........
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Jul 10
2009

Day 5 - Will continue until I feel ready to break the fast.

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Today was good.  I felt more energy during the day.  I learned again today that dont put anything in your body it doesnt ask for.  After work I went to the gym cause I booked a 30 min sauna, before the sauna I walked a slow 20 min on the treadmill.  Took a bottle of water with me ........
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Jul 09
2009

Day 4 - No furry animal tongue yet?

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I expected to get a coated tongue, from my memory the first time I did a longer fast my tongue was heavily coated and I hated it!!  I cant help to ponder if it is still coming, or not.  It seems that this fast is a breeze compared to others I have done before.  No headache, no furry t ........
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Jul 08
2009

Day 3 - Cold feet, but no headache?

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Last night I just couldnt warm my feet up as usual.  Cost me getting up in the cold to dig out my warm water bottle from a deep place where only spiders reside.  It is winter here, and I guess this means double cold for me.  What does surprise me though is that I have not had one head ........
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Jul 07
2009

Day 2 - Life can be boring without food.

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
I am officially in day two, going for day three.  What I like about fasting that start in the evening you can sleep half of it off before it even start. ........
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Jul 06
2009

Day 1 - Hungry but still standing...

Posted by Gaba.gal in Untagged 
Gaba.gal
Ok so I guess since I am in NZ, I am one of the first people who can call it a day.  Day was ok I guess, Mondays are normally busy so didnt notice any hunger until I came home!!  Flatmate was busy cooking up a storm, chicken and pasta.  Sped to my bedroom and closed the door, think Im ........
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Shout Box

Latest Message: 1 week, 1 day ago
  • jackiejjjjac : hey what do you guys do when you are in a fast and your friend or family wants to go out to eat, how do you explain without drawing to much attention to the fast
  • kimberly183 : Hey, Meditating!
  • Thomia : Thanks for the info, Kimberly.
  • kimberly183 : lulcullan: yes, that is normal. blood pressure typically drops as well! if you go to the tab titled "forum", there are places on there to post questions such as these! Welcome aboard!
  • kimberly183 : Thomia: Not only will the blog be restructured, the entire system of fasts is as well. So, to answer your question, no, you didn't miss the February signup. There is not one.
  • Thomia : I know the Blog page is being restructured. Am I overlooking the sign up for the Feb fast? Is it starting Monday?
  • lucullan : I dunno how to post anything :) I have a question...is it ok and normal that the heart rate drops while fasting?
  • kimberly183 : David - are you there? Happy to see you back from Geneva. Can't wait to see those pics! :)
  • Meditating : Happy New Year!
  • David : To you too Northwind. Great way to celebrate Solstice. A thousand times better than just shopping..
  • northwind : Happy Solstice everyone! I celebrated by jumping in an ice-cold river and swimming about, and then went for a nice long sauna. Hope you all had as much fun as I did! :) Oh, and it's a one-day fast for me to boot. Happy fasting to all.
  • kimberly183 : David, I just sent you a PM :)
  • lauray : hi, everyone, I'm just lonely and need to reach out. i am succeeding in my ast-lengthening and diet-cleanup program. I want to keep my success not just for material reasons but because it helps me connect with the world and be a person whom I myself like. Hi to anyone who reads this, and please write to wish me luck in my 42-hour fast, to begin within the next 2 days,
  • kimberly183 : Or the vicodin?? :) Thanks, David. I do try.
  • kimberly183 : YOu know me and 19th Century American Lit! Oh, and don't get me started on The Bard.
  • David : Very subtle and tangential Kim .... Can't seem to get away from Thoreau eh?
  • David : Kim you always somehow manage to keep a positive attitude even when the chips are down. No pun intended.
  • lauray : hi, everyone, i did it -- in spite of feeling it was impossible to continue in my 30 hour fast, i actually lasted through the evening last night. and in just ove 2 hours i will have achieved my goal. next i have to fast 36 hours. it remains so emotionally hard for me to get through even these brief periods fasting. i am jsut trying to reinforce my success with posting and messaging here. it helps me to have a buddy. i think i need to seek out a specific buddy for my 36 hour fast. anyone a
  • kimberly183 : David - how funny! We have several culverts with creeks running through them around here. When our one dog, Allie, runs down to check one out, we say she's checking to see if there are any trolls under the bridge! LOL
  • David : Hey the Big Ugly Troll is always out there when one is Trip Trapping over the bridge. But don't forget that he can be tricked. And honesty and acceptance is a good starting point.
  • kurtsietz : I slipped up tonight. Hung out with some friends who encourage bad habits. Not a good idea but it was my fault for giving in. Don't feel so good after eating junk food and almost threw up. Not giving up on my fast, continuing as scheduled. I went shopping at fresh and easy for foods to properly break my fast. I wish you all luck and thanks for the support. How's the group fast going?
  • David : Hi not bad thanks managed to delay my fast by yet one more day but tomorrow the grass is greener as always.
  • kurtsietz : Hey everyone, hows it goin?
  • kimberly183 : David or anyone on right now - want to try the chat function??
  • David : Thanks Meditating! When I hurt my knee recently I realized that I even have to be grateful for every part of my body which works and has served me so well over the years.
  • kimberly183 : Meditating - Hit the nail on the head, girl! Best wishes to you and yours!
  • Meditating : For all those celebrating Thanksgiving, have a happy holiday and remember that no matter how difficult things might seem to us, our family or friends given the economic situation, we all have good reason to be thankful. :)
  • lauray : k, i thnki i gto a message from you re. operating the site... i don't remember having a question but now i see you offered advice on a "find a fasting buddy" service... well, I could use that but can't find it -- maybe could you describe its location here? sorry if dumb question. Laura
  • lauray : hi, kimberly,
  • David : Yes Kim
  • kimberly183 : David! You there?
  • kimberly183 : (make that near the bottom! LOL)
  • kimberly183 : Laura: Have you checked out the "looking for a fasting buddy" area in the forum? It's about 1/2 way down the second section of the page. Maybe worth a shot! Not everyone reads the blog & shout box . . . :)
  • lauray : hi, again a shout-out to anyone willing to be my fasting buddy? or embark on a program of gradually lengthening fasts with me? involving very light eating post-fasts? love to hear from anyone available or interested.
  • lauray : ... hi, my message was confused by the shout box -- so I am trying to say I want to undertake this fast-lengthening program, with the discipline of truly eating ever so very lightly immediately after fasts and really getting well this way.. and getting off triggering foods permanently, as a life choice, as much as possible... Anyone want to join in this long-term project? Write me! Here on this forum e-mail or at lcathf@gmail.com. Love and hugs, Laura
  • lauray : By the way, my fast could be a 5-day fast or it could be shorter and be part of a program of gradually-lengthening fasts... starting with 24 hours and working up (via 30 hours, 36 hours, 42 hours, 48 hours' fasts, etc.) to about 10 days over some period of time. Would anyone like to join me in this? It would be a case of learning simultaneously to fast for longer periods and also to really surrender to the healing effects of each fast, eating ever so very lightly immediately after fasts light
  • lauray : Hi, everyone! I would like to take a fast shortly and am trying to start one tonight! Is anyone available as a fasting buddy?
  • kimberly183 : lauray - so glad to help! PM anytime if you need anything! :)
  • lauray : oops; i keep hitting "enter. anyway, kimberly, this is the response I have been longing to receive. thanks for validating my trusting the forum with what was so important to me to write. This puts me on the path to fasting as I envision doing. Love, Lauray
  • lauray : thanks again for your wonderful, kind, accepting, helpful comment.

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