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Spiral Fasting Testimonials

Susan - 21 days

How long was your fast?
21 days

When did you fast?
March 15 – April 6

What was your age, gender, height, weight before your fast?
39, Female, 5’8”, 165 lbs.

What was your weight after completing the fast? What is your weight now?
140 lbs. 143 lbs.

Why did you decide to fast?
For detoxification. Had chronic fatigue syndrome among other things.

What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast?
Fear of the uncomfortableness of hunger.

Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? If so, why? Why did you continue/stop?
Yes. I was felling empty. (Hungry?) every evening and missed my family more than I expected. I was helped with my feelings with a staff member and continued on!

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?
Always, always for anything more than 3 days. People that have experience need to be present during the various fasting discomforts for support.

Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center?
Close to me and had experienced people.

What was your experience like at Tanglewood?
Every day was different—ups and downs.

What did you experience during the fast?
Breakdowns, weakness, crying spells, insomnia, hunger.

How did you spend your time?
Resting and reading as much as possible.

Just purified water? Were you hungry?
Unlike everyone else I spoke with, I seemed to experience “hunger” at least once a day the whole time I was there. This is not the “norm” at all, however, and I was told most of this was “emotional.”

Did you get weak?
Yes!

What was the best part of the process for you?
Reading about how my body was detoxifying while it was doing so.

What was the most difficult part of the process for you?
Hunger in the evenings and missing my family.

Was it ever painful?
Some aches and pains, but nothing major.

What are you experiencing now after the fast?
Learning new ways of eatting/living.

Did you experience any changes due to fasting?
Clearer skin, reduced wieght, brighter eyes, (several people told me this) Appreciation of good food.

What kind of diet are you following after your fast?
As raw as possible. No coffee, sugar, alcohol, meat, or dairy.

Is eating difficult for you now that you’ve complete the fast?
No. It is much easier to eat correctally now.

Would you fast again?
Would like to do it every year.

What advice would you give to other fasters?
Every experience is different. Read books that help you realize the miracle of what fasting can do for you, then go for it.


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