My fast is over! I was going for three days, but I had had enough after two. The second wind I was expecting never materialized. I went downhill the first night and kept plummeting down throughout the second day. I ended it last night at 11 pm with a pretty big meal and promptly went to the bathroom afterwards. I never knew the digestive system could work that fast.
Symptoms included hunger, depression, moodiness, disillusion, sluggishness, the inability to focus and to hear voices, and the inability to engage in an intelligent conversation. This despite my best efforts to keep a positive attitude and to stay alert. It just wasn't working out for me. My roomate was chatting with me last night, and all I could muster were a few grunts, all the while wishing that she would stop talking so my head wouldn't hurt so much. Bless her heart.
It wasn't all bad of course. The first day was a rush because of the boldness of it all. I can see doing one-day fasts on a regular basis. I can also see going on special diets such as juice or raw vegetables for a few days just to mix things up. Perhaps the most valuable lesson is that I can tolerate hunger for an extended period and that I don't necessarily have to reach for food at the first sign of hunger. Extreme avoidance of hunger is as bad as extreme hunger in my opinion.
My pal Claude Winter is still shooting for three days. He said it wasn't a breeze for him either yesterday, but he appeared to have plenty of fight left in him. Another friend from the YMCA successfully completed a one-day fast on Monday.
KestrelKerri, best of luck on your own fast next week. I did it on water, lemon, and maple syrup. But I would advise you to cut out the syrup. It's nothing but a crutch, and it may play havoc with your system as it did mine.
Sojourner, thanks for freeing me of all time commitments. Listening to your body to determine when to end your fast is a good way to go.
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Me on Monday night well into my downhill slide.
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Symptoms included hunger, depression, moodiness, disillusion, sluggishness, the inability to focus and to hear voices, and the inability to engage in an intelligent conversation. This despite my best efforts to keep a positive attitude and to stay alert. It just wasn't working out for me. My roomate was chatting with me last night, and all I could muster were a few grunts, all the while wishing that she would stop talking so my head wouldn't hurt so much. Bless her heart.
It wasn't all bad of course. The first day was a rush because of the boldness of it all. I can see doing one-day fasts on a regular basis. I can also see going on special diets such as juice or raw vegetables for a few days just to mix things up. Perhaps the most valuable lesson is that I can tolerate hunger for an extended period and that I don't necessarily have to reach for food at the first sign of hunger. Extreme avoidance of hunger is as bad as extreme hunger in my opinion.
My pal Claude Winter is still shooting for three days. He said it wasn't a breeze for him either yesterday, but he appeared to have plenty of fight left in him. Another friend from the YMCA successfully completed a one-day fast on Monday.
KestrelKerri, best of luck on your own fast next week. I did it on water, lemon, and maple syrup. But I would advise you to cut out the syrup. It's nothing but a crutch, and it may play havoc with your system as it did mine.
Sojourner, thanks for freeing me of all time commitments. Listening to your body to determine when to end your fast is a good way to go.
Me on Monday night well into my downhill slide.
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BottomFeeder: Aug 17, 05 6:56