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Mar 01

2010

Where I have been . . . Day 1 of Conscious Eating

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Hello, everyone! Sadly, last week, I had to abandon the fast. I had the signs and symptoms of a UTI, and it was confirmed, so I have been regrouping and healing from that. Lots of liquids anyway, but I have added cranberry juice to the retinue (organic cranberrry sweetened with pear, not ........

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Feb 22

2010

Day 6 of 30: A Delicate Balance

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‘‘They say we sleep to let the demons out—to let the mind go raving mad. . . . And when the daylight comes again . . . comes order with it.’’I remember, years ago, the first time I saw the Albee play, A Delicate Balance. I thought then what a complicated thing adulthood ........

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Feb 21

2010

Day 5 of 30: On ants and rubber tree plants

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I always have these high hopes. It's what keeps me sane, I guess. My current hope is to continue through these next few weeks unscathed. But, sabotage has begun already. It never ceases to astound me how outside influences can truly obscure many good intentions. Or high hopes, if you will ........

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Feb 20

2010

Day 4 of 30: Sunshine, no lollipops, but potentially a rainbow

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It's lovely outside today. Soon the dogs and I will be running to the dog park. They are as excited as I to get out of the house and on to better things than housework on a Saturday! I need to start planning my weeks better. On the fasting side of life, I am having the oddest craving! I a ........

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Feb 19

2010

Day 3 of 30: Off to the restroom. AGAIN?

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I thought my tummy issues were over already, for at least a few days. Ugh.I was just musing yesterday on the fact that every fast is so different! You may get the same bodily actions and reactions, but the timing often changes and the severity can as well. This time around, my body must h ........

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Feb 18

2010

Day 2 of 30: Lent, with a vengeance

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I am sooooo with Meditating! I hate fasting in the cold! I don't know how our many friends from northern Canada and Alaska, as well as international places of bitter-cold-fame, make it through! Luckily, for me at least, it's been a touch warmer here this week. The sun was actually out most of the mo ........

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Feb 17

2010

Lent for a Pagan: Day One of Thirty

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I was born a Catholic. I consider myself a recovering Catho-holic. This is not the place for that discussion, however, we'll suffice it to say that for many reasons, the Church has never held meaning for me - and I went through 12 years of parochial school.The tradition I still find meaning wi ........

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Jan 08

2010

Musin' on a snowy afternoon

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OKay, bad parody of the Young Rascals' song "Groovin'''. But I truly am.I was just sitting here thinking about things, musing over the WHYs of my fast breaking, when two things dawned on me:1. I don't think I need to explain this one: it's that time of the month.2.Why is it that I can easily f ........

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Jan 08

2010

Day 4: A slight blip, as Meditating would say

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I'm not perfect, and in fact, I admit I am far from it.As most of you know, we live in the country. We live in a snowbelt. My husband works WAYYYY too many hours, and I have to do almost all of the work (well, except garbage and cutting grass!). It's cold here. We have neither snowblower ........

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Jan 06

2010

Day 2 (again): The Holidays are truly over

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Valentine's Day goods are popping up everywhere. Christmas is all relegated to the clearance bins. And, for my little 4-6 ounce non-migraine coffee today, I am having the last of the Trader Joe's Wintry Blend (for those of you un-indoctrinated, it's a medium roast with spices like pink pe ........

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Jan 05

2010

Day two: Back up and try again

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Okay, all of my lofty speeches, and here I am, again, starting over. I ate a little last night, so I had lunch with a friend today. And in 6 minutes, the fast begins again.I had a little trouble getting it together yesterday. I was fine, so fine, until dinner time. But, I broke fast, and I seriously ........

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Jan 04

2010

Day 1: New year, new attitude

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" I started this morning and plan to fast the entire month. At least, that is my goal. I would settle for 2 weeks in a row without some crap intervening! "That's how I started an email to a friend this morning. And that's how I feel most days while fasting lately! I complained s ........

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Jan 02

2010

This sounds like the worst excuse EVER

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but my fast is now starting on Monday."Why?" you may ask. It's friggin' COLD here! :) Without the windchill factored in, it's 5 above. I had said it was 10 below, but I just checked the temp again. WITH the windchild, it's 15 below. I have animals to tend outdoors and in a barn, so I cannot fa ........

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Jan 01

2010

2010: The Year We Make Contact

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How many of you remember the Arthur C. Clarke novel of the above title? In it, the aliens who were driving our civilization (as seen in "2001: A Space Odyssey") make contact with our world. Profound changes were going to be taking place, including the birth of a new star in our solar system. And it ........

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Dec 23

2009

A surprising message from an unusual source

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Those of you who know me know that I am not a Christian. My beliefs coincide more with the Unitarian Universalist faith. Having said that, we live in the country, across the street from a historic old church (the original owner of our 157-year-old farmhouse started it with several other famili ........

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Dec 18

2009

Holiday Fast: Details, details

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My original date to end my fast was 12/18, and I did break due to a social event we could not miss. I ate slowly and mindfully, and was very moderate in my choices. But, nonetheless, because I ate solid food immediately after a fast, it didn't sit so well. I am going to do a three day starting in th ........

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Dec 16

2009

Holiday Fast: God, my breath stinks!

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Some people have ways of knowing they have hit ketosis. For me, it does not involve sticks and bathroom habits. I get this really funny taste in my mouth. And a horrid odor! I try so hard to be a true diehard and not brush them. One of my dogs, Allie, has recently begun a very silly habit: sni ........

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Dec 14

2009

Holiday fast: A forgotten, and oh-so-welcome!, side effect!

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All the men out there probably won't understand. But, I know my fasting sisters out there will find this a big deal! My big huge epic fast was about 8 or 9 years ago. I went 31 days on water and a 5 - 6 months on calorie restriction. Around that time, I was also diagnosed with a fe ........

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Dec 10

2009

My count is WAY off!

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I was thinking day nine, but I have to do a recount here. Meditating, I'm glad your mind is sharp - I think mine is clouded by the cold! Wow, I'm off! I suppose I will not bother putting a count up anymore. It's about the length, and the span, I guess. My date I plan to end now is 12/21. ........

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Dec 10

2009

Holiday Fast: Day 9 - Oh, the weather outside is frightful!

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I seriously wish the previous owners had not taken out the fireplace! A fire would have been so delightful indeed. The winds here are gusting between 31 - 60 mph, plus it's snowing. With no homes immediately around us, I can almost feel the wind buffetting the siding. The rain that fell ........

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Dec 08

2009

Holiday Fast: Day 7 and All's Well

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I was a bit naseous yesterday. Mid-afternoon, I had a blinding headache, almost on the level of 'migraine'. The pain in my kidneys, thankfully, appears to have left me, so apparently there is some connection. The toxins must have been retreating. Or revolting. I can't decided ........

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Dec 07

2009

Holiday Fast: Kidneys, Nettles, and Furnace Malfunctions!

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So, does anyone know how to install blow-in insulation? I know it should be easy, but with a home this old (157+ years), I am a tad nervous. Topping off the cold weather and very clear indicators that the house is under-insulated, the furnace on the second floor went out. Kapoot.&n ........

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Dec 04

2009

Holiday Fast: Whoa! and Woes

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So, I broke a tooth. I'm not exactly sure what happened, but there it went. sigh I don't have a new dentist yet, but my friend, 85 miles downstate, and her husband have their own practice (they met in Dental School), so off I went. Obviously, I'm going to need a crown. Whoa! B ........

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Dec 01

2009

Holiday Fast: Day 5 - It's beginning to look a LOT like CHRISTMAS!

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Maybe a bit too much? And, by this, I mean, it is a little more difficult than I thought it would be, even just walking through the local pharmacy. Holiday candy, cookies, and other goodies cram every aisle (or so it seems! LOL). My eyes are literally burning! I made some ........

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Nov 29

2009

Holiday Fast: Day Three - Musing and Boxing Day comes early

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We only had one planned eating event for the next couple of weeks, and that was last night. So, I ate a little. Special dishes had been prepared for me, and I found it rude not to be grateful. ........

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Nov 27

2009

Holiday Season Fast: Day One

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So, this is somewhat of an epic fast for me. I have never fasted during the Holiday season before, so not only is this new, the next three weeks seem a little daunting! I don't know if it helps or not, but I am not teaching this quarter. The good news is, I won't be tempted by the goodies which co-w ........

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Nov 26

2009

Chatting and munching and fasting - oh, my!

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Did everyone notice that the Chat feature has been enhanced? Now, when you see someone in the 'Who's Online" box , you can easily hop to chat from the blog page! What a great thing - thanks, David! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday (in the US) or a wonderful tomorrow (everywhere else!). ........

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Nov 20

2009

Anyone interested in a Holiday Season of fasting?

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It's time to "Change the 'tude about food"!

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Nov 08

2009

Group fast - Ooops! Forgot to blog!

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I was thinking about all of you, though! I had an out-of-town guest this week, and two freelance writing projects, so blogging was not really something I spent a whole lot of time thinking about.It seriously was the first easy one I have had since the 20-day in the summer. It just flew by! Hop ........

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Nov 02

2009

Day 1: Group Water Fast - Not a problem! Really?

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This first day is usually the most trying. Oddly, I feel no challenge this month . . . at least so far! A slight headache (which MIGHT be being caused by the constant barking of the dogs because the carpet cleaner is here), but I think the frequency of my fasting has caused more of a feeling of stat ........

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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.