40 Day water/juice fast
Ibocsca, you dear lady are an inspiration.
O.k. guys, water fast take 2, today is the day. I have steeped out on the field with sword and shield in hand. The field is empty, no opposition. I stand and wait for the enemy army of hunger to come, as I am sure it will.
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When I first started fasting 20 years ago, it used to be so easy because my body was fit and I ate much better back then which contributed to less toxins in my system. The body is a miraculous thing, it knows when enough is enough. I am taking my own advice here because evenutally I know I will be successful in doing regular long fasts like I used to do. A little side note is I used to fast for spiritual reasons, for others, not myself. Fasting with prayers just opens doors and offers much deliverence for others. Thats why for me this has been so frustrating. I feel disconnected from my God.
So lets not ever give in to these short small fasts, even if its just a meal or two, rest assured any fast is going to prepare the body and mind for the longer euphoric fast!
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I'm on day 5 of a water/broth/juice fast, striving for a 10 day fast beginning just water today. Last night I broke out in a crazy rash, itchy, and still my feet and hands this morning are so inflamed and itchy I can barely stand it. Crazy stuff this detox.
Anyway, I guess I'm just here for support and wisdom. Nobody in my family knows except my love, and she doesn't understand and is not supporting me like I would like. But don't call the wambulance just yet... I've got a couple of my brothers in Christ encouraging me.
Very difficult days ahead for me. Lots of loneliness and darkness right now, so much I will digress.
I've read most of this thread. ChartMango, you are the man! Get at me.
Wishing you all well.
BTW... I'm roughly 35, in love with my wife and kids, in love with my God.
Thanks.
B_radly out...
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Thanks for the above reply Lovesolves.
Today is the end of day 5. Pretty intense detoxing I guess. Still have crazy rash, came on real strong thiis morning and also while I was at the food store just now. Hands swelling and red itchy all over, eyes swollen. I'm sure I look pretty funny in the store with my red rashed up swollen eyes and face. Did 14 mile bike ride today though, didn't cramp or tire once. Felt incredible.
I'm curious if I can go sit in the sauna for a few minutes to sweat some of the stuff out. Anyone know if the sauna would be acceptable or too over-the-top? Also curious to know how much exercise I could do if I feel good.
Thanks in advance.
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Regarding a sauna and fasting. I didn't use a sauna, however I had a hot tub that I had gone in while fasting. The result was that I felt like I was going to pass out and I had to sit down and put my head between my knees. I also one time ended up throwing up bile after using the hot tub, however, I had also done an enema before the hot tub, so it could have been that. Now I'm not sure if a sauna would have the same effect. I did use the hot tub after the near passing out, because it warmed me up. I just was careful getting out and made sure rested on a chair with my head down until I began to cool down.
By the way, great job with the bike ride. Did you keep up the same pace as usual or were you slower? I ran this morning and it was awful. I only did 2 miles instead of 5 and they were slow!!
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So,, keeping it real , I actually dismounted the horse thi, yesterday morning... I didn't fall off...and I did it with care and eased my way back in with oranges(more later) and have been 80% raw, blah, blah blah.... But I plan to get through this wrench that life threw at me, wash the horse thoroughly and get back on him Monday morning... And you all are what gives me the strength to start all over again...
This isn't a race, or competition, but it is a challenge every step of the way. ..thanks for your support. .. Now on to the meat and potatoes, so to speak.
My personal feelings about saunas and hot tubs, and I do mean personal, I'm not a doctor and I m not a preacher.... Saunas are great way of sweating out toxins, granted you are mindful of exposure and dont overdo it. but my concern with hot tubs is the chlorine and other chemicals your skin(largest human organ) is absorbing.. Anything done in moderation is my general creedo. But this period of shedding toxins I would stay clear of swimming pools or any type of creams or lotions that have any ingredients you wouldn't put in your mouth. That's just me.
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Some of my best fasts have occurred after I fell off the wagon and then got back on. Good for you to blog it and share with others. Many people can get intimidated by the idea of a 40 day fast, but when they see that we struggle too, they are encouraged to try. I would suggest that you try water only. When you take in juice, your body never switches to fat burning as fuel (ketosis) and so you are constantly having hunger. Plus you don't burn as much fat. Juice fasting is very good at giving your digestive track a rest, but you won't get all the benefits of fasting while you're still taking in calories. On water, the hunger goes away, usually by the third day. There are still cravings, but these are from habit, not hunger.
Best of wishes to you all.
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Are you three weeks into a water fast? That is interesting about your experience with saunas. I'd love it if you'd share your fasting experience. Did you see the blog section where you can post the progress of your fast? Welcome to the forum!
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There is a lot of psychology to successful fasting too, and I totally relate to where many are in this forum, but it is possible to do whatever you really want to do. A key is to set yourself up to win! There is a great documentary that came out last year called 'Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead'. It's a story about two different guys who went on 60 day juice fasts with incredible and highly inspirational results.
Jim
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I can tell you this though, I felt incredible yesterday and now. I feel like I got rid of some nasty toxins, and some aches in my body subsided.
I have a narly case of acid reflux I've dealt with now for 4 years. I'm hoping I can be healed of that naturally with diet and a return to intense exercise. Nexium sucks, wish I didn't have to take it.
Chetto, thanks for the experiential advice on saunas. I'm going up the gym today to sit for a bit in one and lift, see how that pans out.
Thanks to all.
Good on yas.
B_radly
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Hey B_radly, I know how hard it is to cook for a family while fasting. Lucky for me, my kids are older and are pretty accomplished cooks. Perhaps later on you can try another fast later. I wonder why you had such itching and rashes. Perhaps it's something that you need to do something like Dr Ben Kim's Full Body Cleanse rather than fasting. It focuses on helping your body eliminate toxins. He has a great website, some info on fasting and recipes for his cleanse (No, it does not involve cayenne pepper and lemons). He says the basics for detoxification are:
Expose yourself to as much fresh air as possible.
Get as much physical and emotional rest as possible.
Stay hydrated with water-rich foods and liquids.
Minimize your exposure to exogenous and endogenous toxins.
CHeck it out. It might help you eliminate whatever toxins are causing the rash. Best of luck!
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The result, I'm still a big fat ape. I really think I could have survived that hunger wave if I didn't entertain the thought of eating, by that I mean for a second I imagined caving in and eating.
Although eating alot, I haven't hit any fast food stands, mostly healthier foods, fish and vegetables ... weight staying steady.
I am preparing to start a water only fast again starting this Sunday or Monday (Feb. 5 or 6)... was wondering if anyone else was going to start one at the same time? If you didn't make it as long as you thought like me, perhaps we can try to hit a new record together ....
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