Here are some things that people often ask me about my fast:

What do you juice?
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I like to juice just about anything that doesn't make me gag. The list below is the most common things that I juice, and I almost always mix them with each other in various combinations. I try to buy organic whenever possible, especially grapes and apples. The list is in rough order of how often I use them.

Carrot
Apple
Celery
Orange
Beet
Pear
Lemon
Grapes
Yam
Parsnips

Do you use supplements?
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Alot of the vegetables contain vitamins such as A and E that are only soluble by fat. In other words, your body can't assimilate them unless you have some fat in your diet. So I like to supplement my fast with beneficial oils, such as flaxseed, sunflower, pumpkin, or a blend such as Udo's Choice.

I also like to use psyllium husks every few days after about Day 3 or 4 to help my system flush out. Although prune juice is heat processed and therefore not part of my regular fast, I use it as a supplement the same way I use psyllium. Sauerkraut juice can also be helpful this way (and is also very rich in vitamins).

Do you drink other beverages?
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The only other beverages I drink besides fresh juice is herbal tea, hot lemon, or vegetable broth. For herbal teas, I just choose a variety of my favorites.

I like to make a hot lemon drink with maple syrup and cayenne, but I only use it rarely because it contains way too much sugar and has a very poor nutritional value. It is a great boost though if my blood sugar level is low or I'm feeling tired and cold. It does not replace my juice though.

I drink vegetable broth only as a warm "treat", in addition to my regular juicing. It's very satisfying on a cold day, or when I'm craving something savory. I like to eat it with a spoon to make it feel like a "meal" instead of a drink (so much drinking can get kind of boring!).

Do you exercise?
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I try to stay active while I fast, but it is essential that I have juice on hand, because a rapid drop in blood sugar can cause you to pass out (or worse). I don't do anything too challenging, and prefer to stick to light aerobic exercise, for much shorter periods than what I usually do. Walks, swimming and leisurely bike rides are perfect.

There would be no point to try to lift weights, even if I did have the energy, because there's no protein in my system during a fast to build muscle. It would be counterproductive and shrink my muscle instead.

What do you avoid during your fast?
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I avoid dairy/animal products, artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives, pesticides/herbicides, anything processed, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and medications. (I make an exception for "sugar" sometimes when I add a touch of maple syrup or honey to a hot lemon drink.)

Sometimes I have to avoid social situations where I know it will be difficult to avoid some of these things, but usually I can still attend events and stay committed to my fast. Depends on my mood that day.