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Spiral Fasting Testimonials

Bob - 14 days

How long did you fast?
2 weeks and re-feed 4 days

When did you fast?
March 7-21, 2004

What is your age, gender, weight before your fast, and height?
73, Male, 5'9", 212 lbs

What was your weight after completing the fast? What is your weight now?
186 lbs

Why did you decide to fast?
To lose weight, clean out system, heal Atkins damage.

What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast?
I didn't look forward to starving (as it turned out, I didn't starve).

Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? Why and why did you continue or stop?
No. I was convinced of the value.

Did you accomplish what you set out to do with your fast?
Yes.

Would you recommend that people have their fasts supervised? Why or why not?
Don't know enough to say.

Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center?
It was conveniently located for my partner-in-crime.

What was your experience at the TWC like?
On a scale of 1-10, it was an 11.

What did you experience during the fast?
Serenity, laughter, mental acuity.

How did you spend your time?
Resting, sleeping, writing, meditating, talking.

Just purified water? Did you get hungry?
No.

Did you get weak?
No.

What was the best part of the process for you?
The resting.

What was the most difficult part of the process for you?
Nothing was difficult.

Was it ever painful?
No.

What did you experience after the fast?
I have had sharp pains in the right side of my stomach, but only twice for a minute or two.

Did you experience any changes due to fasting?
Lost my pot. Sty in eye mostly disappeared.

What kind of diet did you follow after your fast?
Fruit: pears and grapes.

Was eating difficult afterwards?
Hardly. It's a real pleasure, tasting anew.

Would you fast again?
No - not under supervision.

What piece of advice would you give to other fasters?
Don't be too active.

Additional comments:
I'd like to find an outlet where I can publish an account of my experience here; if not in Newsweek, somewhere.

How could your experience at the Tanglewood Wellness Center be improved?
In no way. Everything was perfect for me. The staff went out of its way to be helpful- and with good cheer.




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