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Spiral Fasting Testimonials

Jan - 17 days

How long was your fast?
17 days

When did you fast?
7/26/03 - 8/16/03

What was your age, gender, height, weight before your fast?
38, Male, 6'1, 174

What was your weight after completing the fast? What is your weight now?
The days I started refeeding I was 153.

Why did you decide to fast?
I wanted to improve my health; I had suffered from colitis for over 10 years

What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast?
I didn't have an apprehension about fasting

Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? If so, why? Why did you continue/stop?
I never considered ending the fast early. I wanted to gain as much benefit as possible from my time at Tanglewood.

Did you accomplish what you set out to do with your fast?
I'm honestly not sure. I'll know more in the weeks that follow.

Would you recommend that people have their fasts supervised? Why, or why not?
For prolonged fasts, I would recommend supervision simply because the staff can answer questions and monitor symptoms.

Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center?
Having met and spoken with Loren, I liked his energy.

What was your experience like at Tanglewood?
Everyone on the staff was excellent and treated me quite well. All the other fasters were extremely nice & friendly as well.

What did you experience during the fast?
I had a few symptoms arise such as weakness, dizziness, lethargy, headaches and bowel movements.

How did you spend your time?
Sleeping, resting, reading, sunning and conversing with staff & fasters.

Just purified water? Were you hungry?
I only had water and I was never hungry. Although I did think about food once in awhile.

Did you get weak?
Yes, extremely.

What was the best part of the process for you?
Having that first taste of watermelon!!

What was the most difficult part of the process for you?
The feeling of constant weakness.

Was it ever painful?
I never had pain, but I did experience unpleasant symptoms.

Would you fast again?
I believe I will do other fasts in the future.

Additional Comments:
How could your experience at the Tanglewood Wellness Center be improved?
I really don't think it could have been any better. I believe Tanglewood does it as well as it can be done.


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