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Pat - 20 daysHow long was your fast?20 days When did you fast? January 19-February 8, 2004 What was your age, gender, height, weight before your fast? 50 years, male, 5’ 10” 272 lbs What was your weight after completing the fast? What is your weight now? 235 lbs/235 lbs (after 5 days refeeding) Why did you decide to fast? Suffer from diabetes and was on insulin. Seeking a change in eating habits to reduce dependency on meds so thought fasting would be a good start. What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast? Dealing with "hunger" and extent of what is called the "healing crisis". Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? If so, why? Why did you continue/stop? Yes, on day 19. Without consultation I was told I was to change rooms and room with a person I found objectionable. Having made my point to Loren the rooming arrangements were changed satisfactorily. Did you accomplish what you set out to do with your fast? Yes, definitely. Would you recommend that people have their fasts supervised? Why, or why not? Yes. For most people entering fasting for the first time they will be apprehensive. Supervision carries them through and the support of the staiff and fellow fasters cannot be over-emphasized. Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center? Had researched a number of options via the internet. I found it the most convincing to meet my needs. What was your experience like at Tanglewood? Enjoyed it very much- very clean - supportive staff - excellent professional advice from Loren and Dr. Tim. What did you experience during the fast? Sore throat, cough, mucus discharge, rash, dry mouth. How did you spend your time? Resting, reading, listening to music and radio, and chatting in the library. Just purified water? Were you hungry? No. Did you get weak? Very occasionally. What was the best part of the process for you? Not being hungry. What was the most difficult part of the process for you? The days were long and the weekend in particular I found slow. Was it ever painful? No. Did you experience any changes due to fasting? I feel much better about myself and feel that I have learned much about how I need to lead my future life. A number of small aches and pains have gone away and with continuing weight loss and good diet I can only improve in all respects. What kind of diet are you following after your fast? Plan to continue with the advice given of fruit and vegetables for the first six weeks and then to look back and decide the way forward for me. Is eating difficult for you now that you’ve complete the fast? No. Would you fast again? Yes. What advice would you give to other fasters? It is a super healing experience and certainly for the first time fast under supervision. Additional suggestions: I found the weekends very slow and would be easier if there was another activity - e.g. a movie on Saturday. Return to fasting testimonials page. |
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