**Make It Fast** ~ June ~

Nady · 05-31-2006, 11:27 PM

All you fast people!

Can you believe it's June already? School

is out~ time to hop in the car

and go on vacation!

Just to make sure we're ready, let's all review ~

The Links

Fasting[color=red]*New*[/color] Thanks Gavinsmom!

Water Fasting[color=red]*New*[/color] Thanks Gavinsmom!!

The QOD Diet

Juice Fasting

The Water Cure

CureZone Forums

The Raw Food Site

Theraputic Fasting

Fasting (About.com)

Fasting (Dr. Sniadach)

Detoxification Stages

Spotlight On Metabolism

Bowel Cleanse/Ulitmate Fast

Nutritional Program for Fasting

FASTING (Rejuvenation of Cells)

MC~ Special Needs and Problems

My Experience With Lemonade Fast

The Stanley Burroughs Master Cleanse

The Health Benefits of Water Fasting

Fasting Center/Healed Of Cancer

Fasting- Effects on the body[color=red]*New*[/color] Thanks Phibi!

How and When to Be Your Own Doctor [color=red]*New*[/color] Thanks Phibi!

Juice Fasting From a Spiritual Perspective

The MC With Special Needs and Problems [color=red]*New*[/color] Thanks Marci!!

Lets do it!!

~~~N

LoCarbGamer · 06-01-2006, 04:38 AM

Happy June everyone!

Nady I haven't seen you posting lately, how are you?

Gavinsmom, I think waiting til the end of the 10 days is a great idea! I know I couldn't do it but, hehe. Good luck! You're doing great!

Hoops I had pizza this weekend and if I didn't throw the other half of it away, I would have eaten it too!

SJN, take care of your foot first. Do you have plans to see a doctor?

Faith I drink coffee/cream in the morning and have a Fuze for dinner and drink Crystal Light at night. If I needed something else, I would have broth, so don't feel bad! I'm down 7 pounds since Monday doing this.

Phibi thanks for all of the info you post! I'm learning so much.

Welcome to all of the newcomers! I'm pretty new to this myself and these wonderful ladies have been very informative and great support!

Day 3 for me! This is the longest I've ever gone without eating and although last night I had to go upstairs at 8:00 and watch tv in bedroom just to make sure I didn't eat, the scale shows 178 today so it's been well worth it. I took a hot bubble bath (just read that I shouldn't have, heh) put a clay mask on my face, pampered myself a bit and had a good night's sleep. I'm sipping my coffee and wondering if I can make it through another day. As I said yesterday, I know I can make it till dinner!

Have a great day ladies! Breathe, and know that you are good.

Nady · 06-01-2006, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takeelah

Nady I haven't seen you posting lately, how are you?

Hi there! May has been a rather rough month for me~ glad it's over! I'm looking forward to having more control and less stress this month~ thanks for asking~

You're doing great!! Keep it up!

~~~N

FaithM. · 06-01-2006, 06:35 AM

At last I'm over the first fast day hurdle

and I lost 4 lbs this morning!! I wasted NO time in changing my sig, lol! That was the water weight I'd put on over Memorial weekend and now I'm only 1 lb over what I was last week. I got in 144 oz for the day. Started my morning with a mug of Suisse Mocha sugar free/caff free, a bit brave maybe for the morning after but I'm aiming to keep everything low today anyway. I just hope I don't go and put any of that water weight back on

Hoops--I hope you're feeling better soon. Pizza is a killer for me, it would've been double hard for me to avoid yesterday if I'd had some of that in my fridge!

Takeelah--thanks! Think that's the way I'm gonna go. Try to stick to mostly water but allow myself some CL & an occasion coffee (see above

) I'll keep the broth in mind too, I've got some in the pantry if I need it

You are doing terrific! 7 lbs is awesome!

It's nice to meet you, Nady! I'm sorry you had a rough month but now is a new one and we all get to start over with a clean slate!

gavinsmom · 06-01-2006, 07:40 AM

Hey ladies I am having some family problems and let the stress of that get to me and I ate yesterday....... and I had a bowl of cereal this morning. I am not going to eat for the rest of the day and gonna be back at it full force tomorrow.........

Talk to you ladies later.......

FaithM. · 06-01-2006, 08:37 AM

gavinsmom--I'm sorry to hear your having family problems. Don't beat yourself up about the cereal. I hope you get to feeling better soon!

Lila · 06-01-2006, 08:44 AM

I have been lurking here for a few days. I started fasting Tuesday and today is day 3 for me. So far so good. I am waterfasting and feel great!

FaithM. · 06-01-2006, 09:00 AM

Wow Lila, you are doing awesome! I just barely got through my first day yesterday and I'm not even sure now how I managed that, LOL! Have you lost anything from the waterfast yet?

btw, you're looking great in your avatar!

Shae · 06-01-2006, 09:40 AM

Thanks Hoops for those suggestions! I think I WILL stick a toothbrush in my bag tonight and brush when I take bathroom breaks!

Today is my offical day 1! I feel very excited, but not in a naive way. I know from experience how day 3-4 feels (although I've never made it past day 4!). I also know that *every* time I've fasted a few days and have stopped, it was for some sort of *emotional* reason---a fight with my husband, kids driving me crazy, hating my job, etc. This time I'm going handle these situations differently. They WILL come up, to be sure!

I am not fasting for cleansing reasons, but mainly for weightloss. I know, my reason doesn't sound as noble or altruistic! So I will be having a few cups of coffee w/cream in the mornings as usual and a couple of diet sodas as needed through the day. I will have soda plain water w/lemon during my 5 hour shift at work though. Mostly for my breath and for my health. Also (and this is *just* my experience and opinion!) I do better with 1 multivitamin, 1 vit.c pill, and 1 pottasium/magnisium combo RIGHT before bed (so I won't get sick taking it on an empty stomach!). I seem to have much more energy doing this.

Day 1 starting weight....141

Shae

SlimWithin26 · 06-01-2006, 09:45 AM

Good morning ladies. Can I join you? Today is my first day waterfasting. I really dont like water so its funny that this if the fast that I chose. But I plan to get in at least 128oz water today, no matter what. I'm off today so have been working in the yard this a.m. and have bought movies to watch, going to the pool later, just keeping myself busy so I dont think about eating.

I couldnt find the Senna tea that Phibi told me about so instead bought some Phillips Milk of Magnesia and will be taking it tonight. Well good luck ladies. I'll check in later.

P.S. Why cant you take a bubble bath while fasting?

FaithM. · 06-01-2006, 10:45 AM

Good luck to you Shae! I wish I felt strong enough to go for 3 or 4 days so my hat's off to ya! Maybe one day soon I'll be able to work up to it.

SlimWithin26--I'm new to this thread too but I don't think the others will mind my saying to please hop aboard! I'm giving QOD a shot and I survived my first "on" day yesterday and I'm eating today

Keeping busy is the best thing you can do. I tried yesterday but I was too doggone tired to be busy, LOL!

btw, I haven't looked for the Senna tea but I've already got some Milk of Magnesia in the cupboard so I'm just going to use that. My only suggestion would be to make sure to start off with 1/4 or 1/2 dose. I took 3/4 last week and it was way too much for starting off!

SlimWithin26 · 06-01-2006, 10:46 AM

By the way, can you have green tea when you are waterfasting?

FaithM. · 06-01-2006, 10:53 AM

I was told by the others that straight water is preferable but mostly if you're looking to detoxify. If you're doing it mostly for weightloss (like I am) then you're okay with 0 cal drinks and chicken broth as well. There is a great 0 cal Diet Green Tea made by "Arizona" that I like to drink. Pretty easy to find, I get mine at our local grocery store.

SlimWithin26 · 06-01-2006, 03:09 PM

I'm going to try to stick w/ it for 4 days, but once the four days is up, how do you get yourself back to regular foods w/in regaining weight?

LoCarbGamer · 06-01-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlimWithin26

I'm going to try to stick w/ it for 4 days, but once the four days is up, how do you get yourself back to regular foods w/in regaining weight?

Welcome, welcome new people! Slim, I haven't been doing this for very long but from my own experience, eat low carb/low calorie to keep the weight off.

Today is day 3 for me and it's going well. Days 1 & 2 were definitely harder. I never thought I could go this long without eating. I think I will stay with this until dinner time tomorrow, when my hubby takes me out before he goes to the UK on business. I was thinking that I might try a three day fast every week. I wold eat low carb/low calorie the other days and maybe have Saturday as a "regular food" day. What do you more experienced fasters think? Am I setting myself up for heartache?

makeup · 06-01-2006, 04:23 PM

Hey team,

I'm back for another round. I'm starting as soon as I finish these chips LOL. That should be about 3 mins. When will I learn???

Welcome to all the newbies!

Makeup

Hoops · 06-01-2006, 05:45 PM

Nady~ Thanks for getting us going for June. Wow,

it is June already!

Takeelah~ You are doing so well!

Faith~ You did it!

I love Swiss Mocha sugar free/caff free!

Lila~

Is this your first fast? Day 3 already is awesome!

Gavinsmom~ Beat to you.

Shae~ How is Day 1 going for you?

makeup~ Welcome back. Reading about your chips sure sounded yummy!

Hoops · 06-01-2006, 05:57 PM

I quote these from Fasting Can Save Your Life by Herbert M. Shelton.

Hot Baths and Showers.
"There is the same need for cleanliness while fasting as while eating. Bathing should be performed daily or as often as needed. The bath should be of a character to cause the least amount of energy expenditure. To insure this the following requirements should be observed:
a. The bath should be of short duration. The faster should not remain long under the shower or in the tub. The common practice of soaking for long periods in water is enervating and should be avoided.
b. Bath water should be lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. It requires considerable energy expenditure to resist both heat and cold. The closer the temperature of the bath water is to the temperature of the body, the less energy expenditure will be occasioned. Bear in mind, always, that bathing is for cleanliness and not for any alleged therapeutic effects. Bathe quickly and get out of the water."

Purges...BM's
"There is nothing that so safely and so certainly that increases the kidney action as the fast itself. The bowels empty themselves during a fast as often as there is a need for them to do so. If no need arises, then they take a long-needed rest."

Water...What kind? How much? What temp?
"A soft spring water, rain wate, distilled water, filtered water or any type that is free from impurities is acceptable."
"It should be taken only as thirst demands. There is nothing to be gained by drinking large quantities of water, despite a lack of demand for this, on the theory that this flushes the system."
"Cool water is excellent, but very cold or ice water may slow down and retard recovery. In some cases hot water may be sipped in moderation with the advice or permission of the supervisor; in others its use is inadvisable."

SlimWithin26 · 06-01-2006, 06:06 PM

Hoops, you didnt say hi to me....I feel like an outcast.

Hoops · 06-01-2006, 06:11 PM

SlimWithin~ Sorry

I was busy looking up the bathing stuff in the book for you. Oh, I am not good at keeping all the weight off, although eating raw following a fast is easier on the body and I start losing weight again after a few days. I only did this once, and it worked well.

I am on my way out the door to an awards ceremony for the students at my school.

I don't want to go at all.

FaithM. · 06-01-2006, 08:01 PM

Was feeling pretty good today, still a little tired...when can I expect to get that energy rush? On my non-fasting days I'm doing the usual low cal/low carb. I'm satisfied that I managed to keep everything low today. Also, just wondering if it's typical to put on a lb or so from your "off" days and if I should maybe be prepared for that in the morning?

Takeelah--I'm so proud of you making it thru day 3! Perhaps when I get more accustomed to this I'll go for broke and give it a shot

Hoops--Thank you for the extra info. Very helpful and all things I never would've thought of!

SlimWithin--How's it been going for you today?

Makeup--

from one of the newbs!

SlimWithin26 · 06-01-2006, 08:46 PM

First day is just about over, thank goodness. I fought w/ myself most of the day. This is really an experience to say the least. Good learning experience though to really listen to your body and to find out your true tolerance and willpower.

Hoops...I was just playing. I am really glad that you took the time to search for an answer to my question. I truly appreciate it. You are very helpful...all of you and I truly appreciate it.

A fellow lowcarb poster on another thread told me that 4 days was not enough time to see any good weight loss results. The poster has been around the board alot longer than I have, so they may very well be correct on that, but even if that is so...I am really learning alot about myself from this experience...and that in itself is quite the reward.

Well goodnight all. Will check back in the a.m.

LoCarbGamer · 06-02-2006, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlimWithin26

A fellow lowcarb poster on another thread told me that 4 days was not enough time to see any good weight loss results. The poster has been around the board alot longer than I have, so they may very well be correct on that, but even if that is so...I am really learning alot about myself from this experience...and that in itself is quite the reward.

Slim, I did three days and lost 8 pounds, that not good? I guess everyone is different though. 177 for me today! My hubby's taking me out to lunch this afternoon, so no fasting for me today. Thanks Faith and Hoops! I'm so proud of myself too! Hehe, 3 days who woulda thought I could do that! I am going for 4 next week!

I am learning that hunger is all in my head 90% of the time. My body hasn't really been hungry, it's my brain. I still view food as a treat. I think changing my views on food through fasting is probably more important than the weight loss.

Hang in there girls.

P.S. Faith I got a rush of energy the first day I tried fasting and had one on day 2 this time. Day 3 I was kinda tired. I think everyone is different though.

Shae · 06-02-2006, 05:27 AM

Congrats Takeelah on making it 3 days! 8 lbs. is just awesome! I hope to make it at least that long. I'm aiming for 3-5 days.

Yesterday was my day 1 and honestly it wasn't that hard. I struggledd mentally at night but that's about it.

Day 1....141
Day 2....139.5

SlimWithin26 · 06-02-2006, 06:04 AM

Takeelah, 8lbs in 3 days is FANTASTIC!!!! I could only hope for such great results. I just chalk it up to everyone having their own opinion. What works for some doesnt necesarily work for others.

Day 1-Started @ 270lb
Day 2-Weigh in this am @ 267

Feeling good this morning starting day 2. I am at work today so we will see how this goes. I went to the gym from 6-6:30am. Will check in later.

LoCarbGamer · 06-02-2006, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shae

Congrats Takeelah on making it 3 days! 8 lbs. is just awesome! I hope to make it at least that long. I'm aiming for 3-5 days.

Yesterday was my day 1 and honestly it wasn't that hard. I struggledd mentally at night but that's about it.

Day 1....141
Day 2....139.5

Yeah, definitely more mental for me and at night as well. Here's a tip, go to bed early!

Good luck Shae!

Hoops · 06-02-2006, 08:06 AM

I am doing well with my fast. I'm leaving for work at 7:20 and have to bring food. Yes, it is the last Friday of the month, so all 8th grade teachers are bringing breakfast for the rest of our staff.

I am not sure if I will drop my food off and leave, or if I will stay in the teachers' lounge and socialize.

This afternoon/evening I am going to the ball park for a baseball game. Oh, the hotdogs and snowcones.

I will be strong!

Slim~ You only have 3 more days until weigh-in. You can do this!

One day at a time, and sometimes one hour at a time.

Shae~ Great job on day 1!

Takeelah~ You did well with 3 days fasting. I love to stay up late, so early to bed just doesn't work for me. If that were the case, I'd just sleep for 40 days!

SlimWithin26 · 06-02-2006, 08:50 AM

Hello all. I am not hungry but not THIRSTY either. So should I force myself to drink water? I saw the post that Hoops put up yesterday that says drink only when thirsty so thats what I have been doing. Just want to make sure thats ok. Only drank 8ozs so far today.

I do have this strange taste in my mouth that wont go away no matter how much I brush. Is that normal?

SlimWithin26 · 06-02-2006, 09:35 AM

Can you chew sugar free gum w/ 1 carb 15 calories? Or chew on parsley, mint..to take this nasty tast out of my mouth?

phibi · 06-02-2006, 10:35 AM

[COLOR=Blue]"Avoid caffeinated drinks. And avoid chewing gum or mints, even if your breath is bad. They stimulate digestive action in your stomach."
Link

"Do not chew gum while on the fast. The digestive process starts with chewing and prompts the body to secrete enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract. If there is no food in the stomach for the enzymes to digest, trouble occurs."
Link [/COLOR]

05-31-2006, 11:27 PM	#1
Nady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 13,330 Gallery: Nady WOE: LC/No Grains Start Date: On & Off Since 1972	Make It Fast ~ June ~ All you fast people! Can you believe it's June already? School is out~ time to hop in the car and go on vacation! Just to make sure we're ready, let's all review ~ The Links Fasting[color=red]New[/color] Thanks Gavinsmom! Water Fasting[color=red]New[/color] Thanks Gavinsmom!! The QOD Diet Juice Fasting The Water Cure CureZone Forums The Raw Food Site Theraputic Fasting Fasting (About.com) Fasting (Dr. Sniadach) Detoxification Stages Spotlight On Metabolism Bowel Cleanse/Ulitmate Fast Nutritional Program for Fasting FASTING (Rejuvenation of Cells) MC~ Special Needs and Problems My Experience With Lemonade Fast The Stanley Burroughs Master Cleanse The Health Benefits of Water Fasting Fasting Center/Healed Of Cancer Fasting- Effects on the body[color=red]New[/color] Thanks Phibi! How and When to Be Your Own Doctor [color=red]New[/color] Thanks Phibi! Juice Fasting From a Spiritual Perspective The MC With Special Needs and Problems [color=red]New[/color] Thanks Marci!! Lets do it!! ~~~N __________________ I want to be an outrageous old woman who never gets called old lady. I want to get leaner and meaner, sharp-edged and earth-colored til I fade away from pure joy! ~author unknown~

06-01-2006, 04:38 AM	#2
LoCarbGamer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 600 Gallery: LoCarbGamer Stats: 5'3" age 43 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Resstart Aug 2007	Happy June everyone! Nady I haven't seen you posting lately, how are you? Gavinsmom, I think waiting til the end of the 10 days is a great idea! I know I couldn't do it but, hehe. Good luck! You're doing great! Hoops I had pizza this weekend and if I didn't throw the other half of it away, I would have eaten it too! SJN, take care of your foot first. Do you have plans to see a doctor? Faith I drink coffee/cream in the morning and have a Fuze for dinner and drink Crystal Light at night. If I needed something else, I would have broth, so don't feel bad! I'm down 7 pounds since Monday doing this. Phibi thanks for all of the info you post! I'm learning so much. Welcome to all of the newcomers! I'm pretty new to this myself and these wonderful ladies have been very informative and great support! Day 3 for me! This is the longest I've ever gone without eating and although last night I had to go upstairs at 8:00 and watch tv in bedroom just to make sure I didn't eat, the scale shows 178 today so it's been well worth it. I took a hot bubble bath (just read that I shouldn't have, heh) put a clay mask on my face, pampered myself a bit and had a good night's sleep. I'm sipping my coffee and wondering if I can make it through another day. As I said yesterday, I know I can make it till dinner! Have a great day ladies! Breathe, and know that you are good. Last edited by LoCarbGamer; 06-01-2006 at 04:41 AM..

06-01-2006, 09:45 AM	#10
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	Good morning ladies. Can I join you? Today is my first day waterfasting. I really dont like water so its funny that this if the fast that I chose. But I plan to get in at least 128oz water today, no matter what. I'm off today so have been working in the yard this a.m. and have bought movies to watch, going to the pool later, just keeping myself busy so I dont think about eating. I couldnt find the Senna tea that Phibi told me about so instead bought some Phillips Milk of Magnesia and will be taking it tonight. Well good luck ladies. I'll check in later. P.S. Why cant you take a bubble bath while fasting? __________________ 292 291 290 289 287 286 285 284 283 282 281 280 (1st mini goal) 279 278 277 276 275 274 273 272 271 270 (2nd goal) 269 268 267 266 265 264 263 262 261 260 (3rd goal) 259 258 257 256 255 254 253 252 251 250 (4th goal)249 248 247 246 245 244 243 242 241 240 (5th goal) 239 238 237 236 235 234 233 232 231 230 (6th goal) 229 228 227 226 225 224 223 222 221 220 (7th goal) 219 218 217 216 215 214 213 212 211 210 (8th goal)209 208 207 206 205 204 203 202 201 200 199 (1st Major Goal) [COLOR=Purple]SlimWithin26[/COLOR]

06-01-2006, 05:57 PM	#18
Hoops Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,151 Gallery: Hoops Stats: 5'9" goal size 8/10	I quote these from Fasting Can Save Your Life by Herbert M. Shelton. Hot Baths and Showers. "There is the same need for cleanliness while fasting as while eating. Bathing should be performed daily or as often as needed. The bath should be of a character to cause the least amount of energy expenditure. To insure this the following requirements should be observed: a. The bath should be of short duration. The faster should not remain long under the shower or in the tub. The common practice of soaking for long periods in water is enervating and should be avoided. b. Bath water should be lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. It requires considerable energy expenditure to resist both heat and cold. The closer the temperature of the bath water is to the temperature of the body, the less energy expenditure will be occasioned. Bear in mind, always, that bathing is for cleanliness and not for any alleged therapeutic effects. Bathe quickly and get out of the water." Purges...BM's "There is nothing that so safely and so certainly that increases the kidney action as the fast itself. The bowels empty themselves during a fast as often as there is a need for them to do so. If no need arises, then they take a long-needed rest." Water...What kind? How much? What temp? "A soft spring water, rain wate, distilled water, filtered water or any type that is free from impurities is acceptable." "It should be taken only as thirst demands. There is nothing to be gained by drinking large quantities of water, despite a lack of demand for this, on the theory that this flushes the system." "Cool water is excellent, but very cold or ice water may slow down and retard recovery. In some cases hot water may be sipped in moderation with the advice or permission of the supervisor; in others its use is inadvisable." __________________ Laura~ 38 yo

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06-01-2006, 06:35 AM	#4
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,960 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	At last I'm over the first fast day hurdle and I lost 4 lbs this morning!! I wasted NO time in changing my sig, lol! That was the water weight I'd put on over Memorial weekend and now I'm only 1 lb over what I was last week. I got in 144 oz for the day. Started my morning with a mug of Suisse Mocha sugar free/caff free, a bit brave maybe for the morning after but I'm aiming to keep everything low today anyway. I just hope I don't go and put any of that water weight back on Hoops--I hope you're feeling better soon. Pizza is a killer for me, it would've been double hard for me to avoid yesterday if I'd had some of that in my fridge! Takeelah--thanks! Think that's the way I'm gonna go. Try to stick to mostly water but allow myself some CL & an occasion coffee (see above ) I'll keep the broth in mind too, I've got some in the pantry if I need it You are doing terrific! 7 lbs is awesome! It's nice to meet you, Nady! I'm sorry you had a rough month but now is a new one and we all get to start over with a clean slate!

06-01-2006, 07:40 AM	#5
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,351 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 215/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	Hey ladies I am having some family problems and let the stress of that get to me and I ate yesterday....... and I had a bowl of cereal this morning. I am not going to eat for the rest of the day and gonna be back at it full force tomorrow......... Talk to you ladies later.......

06-01-2006, 08:37 AM	#6
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,960 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	gavinsmom--I'm sorry to hear your having family problems. Don't beat yourself up about the cereal. I hope you get to feeling better soon!

06-01-2006, 08:44 AM	#7
Lila MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 1,641 Gallery: Lila Stats: Highest 410?(appox scale only went that high) WOE: Atkins and loving it! Start Date: July 2002/ Starting again May 2006	I have been lurking here for a few days. I started fasting Tuesday and today is day 3 for me. So far so good. I am waterfasting and feel great!

06-01-2006, 09:00 AM	#8
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,960 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	Wow Lila, you are doing awesome! I just barely got through my first day yesterday and I'm not even sure now how I managed that, LOL! Have you lost anything from the waterfast yet? btw, you're looking great in your avatar!

06-01-2006, 09:40 AM	#9
Shae Guest Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 731 Gallery: Shae	Thanks Hoops for those suggestions! I think I WILL stick a toothbrush in my bag tonight and brush when I take bathroom breaks! Today is my offical day 1! I feel very excited, but not in a naive way. I know from experience how day 3-4 feels (although I've never made it past day 4!). I also know that every time I've fasted a few days and have stopped, it was for some sort of emotional reason---a fight with my husband, kids driving me crazy, hating my job, etc. This time I'm going handle these situations differently. They WILL come up, to be sure! I am not fasting for cleansing reasons, but mainly for weightloss. I know, my reason doesn't sound as noble or altruistic! So I will be having a few cups of coffee w/cream in the mornings as usual and a couple of diet sodas as needed through the day. I will have soda plain water w/lemon during my 5 hour shift at work though. Mostly for my breath and for my health. Also (and this is just my experience and opinion!) I do better with 1 multivitamin, 1 vit.c pill, and 1 pottasium/magnisium combo RIGHT before bed (so I won't get sick taking it on an empty stomach!). I seem to have much more energy doing this. Day 1 starting weight....141 Shae

06-01-2006, 10:45 AM	#11
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,960 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	Good luck to you Shae! I wish I felt strong enough to go for 3 or 4 days so my hat's off to ya! Maybe one day soon I'll be able to work up to it. SlimWithin26--I'm new to this thread too but I don't think the others will mind my saying to please hop aboard! I'm giving QOD a shot and I survived my first "on" day yesterday and I'm eating today Keeping busy is the best thing you can do. I tried yesterday but I was too doggone tired to be busy, LOL! btw, I haven't looked for the Senna tea but I've already got some Milk of Magnesia in the cupboard so I'm just going to use that. My only suggestion would be to make sure to start off with 1/4 or 1/2 dose. I took 3/4 last week and it was way too much for starting off!

06-01-2006, 10:46 AM	#12
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	By the way, can you have green tea when you are waterfasting?

06-01-2006, 10:53 AM	#13
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,960 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	I was told by the others that straight water is preferable but mostly if you're looking to detoxify. If you're doing it mostly for weightloss (like I am) then you're okay with 0 cal drinks and chicken broth as well. There is a great 0 cal Diet Green Tea made by "Arizona" that I like to drink. Pretty easy to find, I get mine at our local grocery store.

06-01-2006, 03:09 PM	#14
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	I'm going to try to stick w/ it for 4 days, but once the four days is up, how do you get yourself back to regular foods w/in regaining weight?

06-01-2006, 04:23 PM	#16
makeup MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 2,062 Gallery: makeup	Hey team, I'm back for another round. I'm starting as soon as I finish these chips LOL. That should be about 3 mins. When will I learn??? Welcome to all the newbies! Makeup

06-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#17
Hoops Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,151 Gallery: Hoops Stats: 5'9" goal size 8/10	Nady~ Thanks for getting us going for June. Wow, it is June already! Takeelah~ You are doing so well! Faith~ You did it! I love Swiss Mocha sugar free/caff free! Lila~ Is this your first fast? Day 3 already is awesome! Gavinsmom~ Beat to you. Shae~ How is Day 1 going for you? makeup~ Welcome back. Reading about your chips sure sounded yummy!

06-01-2006, 06:06 PM	#19
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	Hoops, you didnt say hi to me....I feel like an outcast.

06-01-2006, 06:11 PM	#20
Hoops Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,151 Gallery: Hoops Stats: 5'9" goal size 8/10	SlimWithin~ Sorry I was busy looking up the bathing stuff in the book for you. Oh, I am not good at keeping all the weight off, although eating raw following a fast is easier on the body and I start losing weight again after a few days. I only did this once, and it worked well. I am on my way out the door to an awards ceremony for the students at my school. I don't want to go at all.

06-01-2006, 08:01 PM	#21
FaithM. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,960 Gallery: FaithM. WOE: Basic LC Start Date: 1/10/06	Was feeling pretty good today, still a little tired...when can I expect to get that energy rush? On my non-fasting days I'm doing the usual low cal/low carb. I'm satisfied that I managed to keep everything low today. Also, just wondering if it's typical to put on a lb or so from your "off" days and if I should maybe be prepared for that in the morning? Takeelah--I'm so proud of you making it thru day 3! Perhaps when I get more accustomed to this I'll go for broke and give it a shot Hoops--Thank you for the extra info. Very helpful and all things I never would've thought of! SlimWithin--How's it been going for you today? Makeup-- from one of the newbs!

06-01-2006, 08:46 PM	#22
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	First day is just about over, thank goodness. I fought w/ myself most of the day. This is really an experience to say the least. Good learning experience though to really listen to your body and to find out your true tolerance and willpower. Hoops...I was just playing. I am really glad that you took the time to search for an answer to my question. I truly appreciate it. You are very helpful...all of you and I truly appreciate it. A fellow lowcarb poster on another thread told me that 4 days was not enough time to see any good weight loss results. The poster has been around the board alot longer than I have, so they may very well be correct on that, but even if that is so...I am really learning alot about myself from this experience...and that in itself is quite the reward. Well goodnight all. Will check back in the a.m.

06-02-2006, 05:27 AM	#24
Shae Guest Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 731 Gallery: Shae	Congrats Takeelah on making it 3 days! 8 lbs. is just awesome! I hope to make it at least that long. I'm aiming for 3-5 days. Yesterday was my day 1 and honestly it wasn't that hard. I struggledd mentally at night but that's about it. Day 1....141 Day 2....139.5

06-02-2006, 06:04 AM	#25
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	Takeelah, 8lbs in 3 days is FANTASTIC!!!! I could only hope for such great results. I just chalk it up to everyone having their own opinion. What works for some doesnt necesarily work for others. Day 1-Started @ 270lb Day 2-Weigh in this am @ 267 Feeling good this morning starting day 2. I am at work today so we will see how this goes. I went to the gym from 6-6:30am. Will check in later.

06-02-2006, 08:06 AM	#27
Hoops Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,151 Gallery: Hoops Stats: 5'9" goal size 8/10	I am doing well with my fast. I'm leaving for work at 7:20 and have to bring food. Yes, it is the last Friday of the month, so all 8th grade teachers are bringing breakfast for the rest of our staff. I am not sure if I will drop my food off and leave, or if I will stay in the teachers' lounge and socialize. This afternoon/evening I am going to the ball park for a baseball game. Oh, the hotdogs and snowcones. I will be strong! Slim~ You only have 3 more days until weigh-in. You can do this! One day at a time, and sometimes one hour at a time. Shae~ Great job on day 1! Takeelah~ You did well with 3 days fasting. I love to stay up late, so early to bed just doesn't work for me. If that were the case, I'd just sleep for 40 days!

06-02-2006, 08:50 AM	#28
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	Hello all. I am not hungry but not THIRSTY either. So should I force myself to drink water? I saw the post that Hoops put up yesterday that says drink only when thirsty so thats what I have been doing. Just want to make sure thats ok. Only drank 8ozs so far today. I do have this strange taste in my mouth that wont go away no matter how much I brush. Is that normal?

06-02-2006, 09:35 AM	#29
SlimWithin26 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Texas Posts: 812 Gallery: SlimWithin26 Stats: Start 292/280/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 26, 2009	Can you chew sugar free gum w/ 1 carb 15 calories? Or chew on parsley, mint..to take this nasty tast out of my mouth?

06-02-2006, 10:35 AM	#30
phibi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Beautiful Scottsdale Posts: 1,353 Gallery: phibi Stats: 5'6" - 142/130/134	[COLOR=Blue]"Avoid caffeinated drinks. And avoid chewing gum or mints, even if your breath is bad. They stimulate digestive action in your stomach." Link "Do not chew gum while on the fast. The digestive process starts with chewing and prompts the body to secrete enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract. If there is no food in the stomach for the enzymes to digest, trouble occurs." Link [/COLOR]