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Spiral Fasting Testimonials

Lana - 15 days

How long did you fast?
15 days.

When did you fast?
January 13-27, 2003.

What is your age, gender, weight before your fast, and height?
29, Female, 178 lbs, 5'6 1/2"

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

Why did you decide to fast?
Acne problems, constipation, always sick, tired a lot, knee and back aches, weight loss.

What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast?
No TV? What was I going to do all day?

Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? Why and why did you continue or stop?
Yes, emotionally, it got tough. I had to spend a lot of time with myself and it got scary at times. I continued because I knew I needed this. I was confronting issues that need to be addressed.

Did you accomplish what you set out to do with your fast?
And then some. Acne still coming out. Nervous about that. Hopefully constipation will clear up.

Would you recommend that people have their fasts supervised? Why or why not?
Yes.

Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center?
Within driving distance and the price was good.

What was your experience at the TWC like?
Great.

What did you do all day?
Yoga, meditation, read, rested, listened to tapes and Cd's. took a walk occasionally.

Just purified water? Did you get hungry?
Surprisingly, no. In fact, I sat and watched people eat and it didn't bother me.

Did you get weak?
Some days, not very much. I had a lot of energy sometimes.

What was the best part of the process for you?
Sharing with others, talking about health with the other clients. Movies.

What was the most difficult part of the process for you?
Coming to terms with my emotions.

Was it ever painful?
Emotionally at times, not physical.

Did you experience any changes due to fasting?
Weight loss, emotional and stress release.

Was eating difficult afterwards?
I didn't have much of an appetite. I had to make myself eat the first couple of days.

Would you fast again?
Yes.

What piece of advice would you give to other fasters?
Prepare yourself emotionally and eat fruits and veggies or juice beforehand.


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