My Fasting Log.

[Shelly]

Problems
Anxiety, related to low adrenal function and copper toxicity
joint pain and muscle pain
Sleep Apnea
Low thyroid function
obesity
breathlessness at times.

Fasting for 10 days on freshly prepared vegetable juices, teas and filtered water. adding salt because of low Na on hair test. Practicing coming off fasts successfully.

Baseline
BP 128/84
RHR on waking 59
Temp 36.4 C

 

[Canari]

@Canari Figured I have nothing to lose ( except some weight) and everything to gain. Wrote out some affirmations as to why this is good for me and I figure that the only way to learn to come off a fast is to come off a fast and try things until I find what works, thought wise and food wise.

I also did my juice, and found very good coming out with the same veggies but grated, except beet. Some prefer cooked, but after all, juices are raw! The more options you have, the more you can choose with your inner wise.
When you write the affirmations that are good for you, do you go at felt-sense level, and feel in yourselve the effect of knowing what is good for you? There is always an effect at this level, the question is awareness and more over, paying attention to it, and taking time to do it.

 

[Shelly]

So Day 1

had 900mls of juice and the rest water had some dizziness after juice so took a little salt in water. My daughter said that a little walk is good in fasting to keep the lymph flowing so did a 5 min walk which was OK. The hills are steep where we live so was a little breathless getting back. Had a rest in the afternoon as did not sleep well last night. Was a little tempted by dinner after I had made it but stayed firm. Feeling tired now. Good thing is I was able to drop my CPAP by 0.5. I have been losing weight over the last few days as I have not felt hungry and have lost 2.5kgs without really trying.

 

[Shelly]

Day2 Was a warm dry day today and very windy I drank a lot of water and did a juice in the morning this afternoon felt so hot did not want juice so just had water and then had craving for chicken stock so had some in a cup of hot water. Felt better. Did not go walking because we had bush fire smoke, wasn't sure if it was that that gave me a headache or the fast. Otherwise OK day thinking of now after 5 days moving into a water fast as I seem to be wanting to do that anyway. I think a longer fast would be beneficial for the cortisol issues.

 

[Shelly]

Lasted 3 and half days. Did two juices n first day one juice on the second and then just did water fasting. This morning had migraine and liver pain that did not lessen with water or detox methods. Guessing my liver is overloaded with toxic copper and iron. Ended the fast with steamed veg and a little butter so far feel fine. Going again on Thursday, hopefully I can go longer next time.

 

[Canari]

3 day is already having effect! Hope you also see it as success! Take care of your re-feed and your liver, yesss. If it suits you, I can suggest olive oil on your veggies instead of butter, or with the butter... I really note that I can have headache from liver state, and that olive oil helps best.

 

[Shelly]

Yes, happy about the outcome. I wanted to do a longer fast but realise my body is not up to it. I am thinking of doing a regular 3 days per week fast. I read somewhere that shorter fasts are good for cleansing and long ones for healing so I guess I have some spring cleaning to do before taking on a longer fast to heal. I ate some meat and veg tonight with no issues liver pain is lingering but I know cranberry helps so going to take some of that,

 

[Canari]

I used mini liver flush, malic acid in the evening with no fat for supper, and then olive oil with lemon juice in the morning. It stopped the pain. Then did it also with orange juice, when I was back to carbs after a moment. As I do not use starch. It worked and I have to do it again as the pain came back.

 

[Shelly]

So I am planning to fast again as long as my liver allows because of the benefits I have had. Blood pressure lower, edema in left foot resolved, had a 27 C degree day yesterday with 80% humidity and no swelling of feet so I am stoked. I plan to do another liver flush before fasting again to see how I go as I think stones were the reason as my liver pain has subsided a little and I am sleeping better. Anyway because my potassium is low how much should I supplement while fasting and how much salt a day would be good. I was planning to fast today but we are doing lots of cleaning for our house inspection so leaving it this week and next week plan to do a liver flush. Oh and which form is best Potassium Chloride or Potassium Citrate?

 

[Shelly]

So day 9 of 40 day fast. So started the fast intending to do water only but the pain kicked in badly nearly gave up. Worked out it was an ulcer and candida overgrowth which thrives on ketones. Hence my inability to do a keto diet, all makes sense now. I still have some pain but not as bad. I have had to add in bone broth for healing and also added Bruess type juice to help with toxins from candida die off. But have not had anything solid. I started the fast at 131.4 kg/290lbs and was this morning 121.7 kg/268 lbs. Feeling OK some weakness but mostly good also adding electrolytes as needed.