I never in my life thought that I could go a day without food, but here I am day 2 into my juice fast. I feel wonderful (so far…) and I’m not finding it nearly as difficult as I had imagined. It’s a combination of small amounts of juice and lots of water, with plans to do one or two complete days of water fasting. I hope to do a 5 day fast, see how I feel, and maybe continue on. I’m posting this as a bit of aid to me, somewhere I can write down a few blurbs and get support in those tough times I know are ahead. For those of you who have fasted, any tips would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, Shelley
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After re-reading my post, maybe I should clarify “lots of water”. During the day I have 3 cups of herbal tea, and 3 glasses of fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water (so that it’s almost half of each). During the time I want to water fast only, it wouldn’t be anymore than 8 glasses. Thanks for keeping an eye on me…you guys are so helpful :)
Whoo-hoo…lots of good stuff. My reading on fasting lead me to believe that light juice fasting was the best way to go, with the odd day of water fasting. That way you are providing living enzymes to your cells, but still giving your digestion a well needed rest. I think with water fasting you need to drink enough to help flush toxins, but not excessively. My understanding of thirst is that is your body’s way of telling you it’s already dehydrated- that’s why you get thirsty. Maybe it’s different with a fast?
Anyway- I’ve done wonderful with the fast so far, it’s been easy and I haven’t felt too hungry (a few moments where I wanted something sinful…like pizza, but it would quickly pass). I’ve read if you can make it to day 3, it’s all downhill from there. Oh yeah, I’m also 5 pounds lighter (probably water weight- but I like it!). Cheers, Shelley
One should drink as much liquid as their body desires and when it desires it. This way you know your organs are ready to receive it and the liquid will not be retained. Too much liquid in the system can cause diarrhea and bloating. Fasts are meant to give our system and organs a rest. A good example is when we sleep our systems rest and cleanse. That is why it is unwise to eat the SAD version of break-fast.
A good food to intake while fasting in order to balance electrolytes, is coconut water.
Day 4- What an amazing experience this is. I had less cravings for naughty food yesterday, and actually found myself craving fruit. Amazing…I’m also down 7 pounds (I know I shouldn’t weigh myself, but it’s fun!) I found an old juicing book I had by Jay Kordich, and had to laugh. He had the raw diet down to a science back in the late ‘80’s (mostly in a juice form, but he talks about living enzymes in fruits and veggies and the dangers of dairy, meat and cooked food). Here I had this book for almost 20 years in my house and never got rid of it. Hmmm…makes you think. Wize- does the coconut water need to be from a young coconut, or can it be an older one?
I have a wedding to go to on Saturday, and at this point don’t really want to break this fast. Any ideas? Can I eat a light salad and go back to fasting the next day? I’ve read stuff saying how to be careful re-introducing food after a fast…so I’m a bit worried and don’t really know what to do,