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Hi all,
I'm just starting a fast and thought I'd join this tribe for some inspiration! :)
I've been fasting about twice a year for the last 8 years or so.
I don't believe in any of the trendy "methods" that are being marketed out there. My method comes from a variety of sources, after trying to learn as much as I can about different approaches and about nutrition. I'm always improving my method as I learn more.
I juice fast. Always freshly-made by me, and always a wide variety of fruit and veggies. I supplement with psyllium and EFA oils, and drink as much water and herbal teas as I want.
My goals are a combination of 1) detoxifying, 2) spiritual/mental cleanse, and 3) fitness goals.
I usually aim for 10-14 days, but this past year I've been weight training regularly, so I only do 8-10 days so that I don't lose too much of the muscle I've worked so hard for.
Over the years I've tried finding online fasting resources, and it has only been over the last year that I have found *anything* -- so we should definitely take advantage of this Tribe to learn from each other, as it is not a very well documented topic, and there is a lot of questionable and even dangerous information out there.
Looking forward to chatting more with you guys about this!
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Re: hello & intro
Fri, December 3, 2004 - 11:33 AMHi.
I am inspired by your posts amazonika, thanks for sharing them.
This is a very new topic for me formally; learning how and when to fast- but as I study more vedanta philosophy i realize the importance of fasting.
The last three weeks or so I have been skipping dinner, having only a date roll or an apple and it feels so incredible to go to bed light. also, i have been eating only until i am full. i know, not a scholarly concept, but i have trained myself since childhood to eat everything on my plate because i saw people without food and wanted to be grateful for all i had. time to throw out THAT worn-out value.
I also have a new relationship to the feeling of "hunger" in my stomach. Hunger is just another sensation, it doesnt mean I have to do something about it. the same as feeling full, or having an upset stomach, or feeling any sensation in my body. it doesnt need to be fixed, hunger can just exist without me having to do anything about it.
I am grateful to be able to give up food episodically. Some people are trying to find food anywhere, and here I am able to say no I don't want to eat tonight. not to start a whole thread on that topic, but i do want to honor how much access to earth's resources we do have.
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Re: hello & intro
Fri, December 3, 2004 - 12:55 PMThanks Amrita!
Fasting has helped me realize all those things you mention about eating light, not filling up, and accepting stomach growlies.
Those are all really great guidelines to live by, and not just for health. Learning to exercise your discipline and self-control like that is a valuable tool, that once learned, can be applied to other areas of your life. That's why I'm a firm believer in fasting being a largely spiritual activity. It builds a strong spirit and integrity.
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