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Feb 26

2010

Evil Salt and Hope for Monday

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Paying close attention to a fast helps you learn a good deal. Thanks to my keto sticks, I first verified that a small amount of sweetener in a single serving of herbal tea dramatically slows ketosis. I would have bet money otherwise. ........

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Feb 19

2010

Week 2 - Day 4

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Great news on the blood pressure (BP) issue: BP rises when you sleep and when I was taking my medication (6 am and 6 pm) I always knew when it was time to get up because I would start getting a headache about an hour before pill time but I would have to wait. No alarm clock unless ........

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Feb 17

2010

Week 2 - Day 2

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This morning my keto stick was "Trace," so I couldn't get excited. A little after noon it was "Moderate," and when I looked back at some of my notes I realized I had this before on Day 2 so I was thinking maybe the primed catabolic metabolism theory wasn't working for me. That chan ........

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Feb 15

2010

Week 2 - Day 1

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So I am back at it today. I haven't eaten since Sunday night late when I had avocados spiced with cayenne pepper at 2am. I just took a keto measurement and I am already at "Trace," which seems ahead of schedule from someone who is less than 14 hours into a fast. This will be a good ........

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Feb 13

2010

Day 9 - Transition

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This was the best fast ever for me. I did not obsess about food and rarely even thought about it. On the few occasions where I did, I quickly dismissed it as something I would deal with after the fast. I hate to fast when it is really cold too. For some reason that doesn't se ........

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Feb 11

2010

Day 7 - Still at it

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This fast just doesn't seem like a fast. I haven't really had any freaked out feelings about being on a fast. When the thought of food crosses my mind, I just think to myself that there isn't any point thinking about it because I am fasting. Besides, I have too much other stu ........

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Feb 09

2010

Day 5 - Already?

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Wow, this fast is going really fast. I can't believe it is day five. All is well and have the darkest keto sticks ever. I just put on a pair of pants I have not worn since I left graduate school 7 years ago. They are just a little snug but not uncomfortable to wear so I consi ........

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Feb 07

2010

What a difference a little excercise makes when fasting

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Sadly, I have a sedentary lifestyle. I just bought a house and 2 aces so, as the weather permits which has been very little lately, I have been in my yard pruning trees and bushes. That is more exercise than I usually get and it isn't cardiovascular. ........

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Feb 06

2010

Day 2

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Well, I just wrote a bunch of depressing crap and then deleted it. Who needs it. I certainly don't. I am off to work with my unsweetened herbal tea that is suppose to help lower blood pressure. ........

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Jan 08

2010

Day 5 - The upside of deviating from a fast

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So, for a brief period yesterday I felt frustrated and sorry for myself so I slipped up. I am over it though and, after making a carafe of unsweetened black currant tea last night, I am back fasting this morning and feeling good about the fast and my detour. ........

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Jan 08

2010

Day 4 - Do the Math: Starbucks + Crappy Day = Brown Rice

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Since the holidays, I have gone from waking up naturally between 4-5am to forcing myself out of bed at 8am to get to work "on time." I love to be at work between 5-6am because I get so much done when no one is calling. It is the only time I can get paperwork done and I swim in paperwork ........

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Jan 06

2010

Day 2 - Sometimes it is just the thought of food

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According to my ketostick, I am excreting a Small number of ketones. The Trace point on the stick doesn't excite me because there isn't much color change, but once I reach Small, I see that patch of rose color and smile. ........

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Jan 05

2010

Day 1 - Today, I am happy to be fasting.

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(Excuse me but do I know you?) I am so thankful to not eat today. Not that anyone forced me to eat yesterday or the day before, but I ate all this conventional food during the holidays and am relieved to take a break and fast. ........

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Dec 12

2009

Transition

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Since I stopped my fast, I have been eating salads, oranges, hummus, and have had an insane craving for apples. Give me apples or give me death. ........

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Dec 10

2009

Fast - Day Eight

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My life has been insane. So thankful I am fasting. I have had a really busy schedule for two weeks which was suppose to end today, but I had no idea how bad it would be. ........

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Dec 06

2009

Fast - Day Five

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Today is actually day four for me because I did not fast for 2 days between day one and day two. I had already made a blog entry for day one so I decided to keep counting. Yesterday, as well as today, my keto stick has switched from trace ketosis to moderate. It is great to see tha ........

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Dec 05

2009

Fast - Day Four

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So today is the first good day I have had in fasting in a very long time. I woke up feeling much sharper than I have in a while but I know I have not nit prime yet so that is a relief. So, hopefully in a few days, I will hit the point where I have a good day but feel completely exhausted ........

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Dec 04

2009

Fast - Day Three

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A hectic and boring day. I would not have had time to eat if I wanted to. I had some hunger during the day but didn't really have time to think about it. I can't wait until the middle of week after next because I am not slammed with daily appointments. ........

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Dec 03

2009

Fast - Day Two

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Well, I just finished my monthly two-day surrender to chocolate and hydrocodone. Fortunately, I got plenty of sleep as a result of the meds. I don't even think about fasting through that. So I am going to consider today my second day of fasting. ........

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Dec 01

2009

Fast - Day One

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It is day one and, as usual, I don't think about eating until I get home. Yesterday I refilled all five of my one-gallon glass jugs with RO water, but decided to dry fast today. Surprisingly and despite the piece of carrot cake I ate this time yesterday, the strip reports I have a "small ........

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Sep 09

2009

Group Fasr - Day 4

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Still hanging in there, Trying to buy a new house, so much paperwork and running around picking up and delivering paperwork. Will be so glad to get this over and then I have to pacj and move. Too much to do. Kim, I truly feel your pain. ........

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Sep 07

2009

Group Fast - End of Day 2

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So here is something you don't read often that is such a plus when it comes to fasting. Not having to poop.

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Sep 07

2009

Group Fast - Day 2

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I slept well last night and woke much later than I intended, so I am finally off to work. I still have some unsweetened yerba matte I made a last week so I will take a container of that with me. Hope everyone has a great day. ........

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Sep 06

2009

Group Fast - Day 1

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So far so good. I have not had any hunger today but was really thirsty.

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Aug 06

2009

Group Fast - Transition

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Before I left for work, I picked a bunch of cherry tomatoes and popped them throughout the day. It was sooo nice.

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Aug 06

2009

Group Fast -Transition

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Mmmm. Watermelon.

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Aug 05

2009

Group Fast - Day 3

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Still around. Working hard. Didn't have hunger yesterday but it was alive and well this morning. Drinking water and trying to stay busy. Good luck to everyone. ........

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Aug 03

2009

Group Fast - Day 1

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I'm here, but just barely. Heavy workload.

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Jul 09

2009

Continued fasting

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Just feel like continuing to fast. I have enjoyed the extra energy and focus these last few days. I threw my back out last Monday and was in the bed 8 days straight; in other words I have a HUGE pile of work to do. Fasting has given me the energy to stay at it and catch up. G ........

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Jul 08

2009

Group Fast - Day 3

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All is well. My energy is up. Always a good thing,

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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.