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My 2nd Water Fasting Experience – Day 2 & Naked sunbathing :D

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:25:02 +0000

My 2nd Water Fast – Day 2
June 22nd 2010 (Guam is a day ahead of the states)
TOPICS:
30bananasaday.com
More fasters!!
Sleep
My Day
Naked Sunbathing
How I’m feeling
Massage!
LUCKY

LFRV Leaflet:
http://api.ning.com/files/kWXTVOwh*B*h5klWiabsLeRZWBYxiLEtyMpvZzr-wPCGeoEi0p0KBMVSHBgvpmS*slCd8GSTP9yQJn1pCvZImOH5JIMDgGfb/LFRVbrochure_d2.pdf

Water fasted from March 4th to April 2nd 2010 and followed with the 80/10/10 lifestyle (Low Fat Raw Vegan – high fruit, some veggies and nuts). JUNE 21st 2nd water fasting experience.

I have researched this topic extensively but I am not an expert. Any and all comments, suggestions, opposing views are welcome. Please ask any questions and if I don’t know the answer I will find it. If you express opposing views please have proof/source to back it up preferably from a doctor as I have links below outlining the benefits of fasting by doctors.

Fasting :
http://drbenkim.com/fasting.html (SHORT)
http://chestofbooks.com/health/natural-cure/The-Hygienic-System-Fasting-and-Sun-Bathing/index.html (DETAILED)
http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/introduction-to-fasting/ (Tons of info & not just about fasting. Many articles by doctors.)

80/10/10 By Dr. Graham:
http://foodnsport.com/
www.vegsource.com/talk/raw (Dr. Graham’s forums where he gives advice)

AMAZING forum for LFRV 80/10/10:
http://www.30bananasaday.com/

Freelee’s blog spot with answers to all your 80/10/10 / LFRV Questions!!
http://sweetjuicyfreelee.com/blog-articles/

Collections of Natural Hygiene Articles:
http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/science.html
http://chestofbooks.com/health/index.html
http://www.soilandhealth.org/

Proper Food Combining Chart:
http://www.momssoapbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/food_combining.jpg

The Dirty Dozen (Pesticide filled fruit & veggies!! Plus those that aren’t that bad)
http://www.treehugger.com/Dirty_Dozen_Pesticides_Fruits_Vegetables.jpg

Skin brushing :
http://www.naturalhealthtechniques.com/healingtechniques/Dry_Brushing_Technique.htm

Breathing exercises :
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=012989C7B6AC0DF4

Jal Netti:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maehM5dtT1U

Hot/Cold Shower Therapy:
http://www.healthfree.com/incurables_program_hydrotherapy.html

Rebounding:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPZ4pOgRIg8

Duration : 0:10:14

How A Fasting Diet Can Help You Detoxify

Carol Branwen — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:18:13 +0000

There are as many reasons people embark on a fasting diet as there are different methods to go about it. This is a fantastic answer to clean your body of toxins that build up from inferior eating behavior. In the course of fasting the body will get rid of everything other than important tissue.

You need to be cautious when doing any fast, frequent side effects of a fasting diet is listlessness, queasiness and lightheadedness, nasal discharge, painful throat and a great number of individuals feel extreme depression and sleeping disorders. Despite the fact that these symptoms are usually not perceived as hazardous, the the vast majority of fasting plans do not advise that participants indulge in physical activity considering that they may not be consuming enough nutrition to safely work out. You do not want to fast very long. Long-term fasting may also lead to the exhaustion of muscle tissues.

Fresh vegetable and fruit juice fasts are just one of the less complicated methods of fasting as the juices of fresh vegetables or fruits go right into your blood. Juice doesn’t need to stop at the stomach. It goes right into the small intestine, through the intestinal wall and into the bloodstream. Juices fasts will help flush the body of contaminants which will leave you feeling healthier. It is an excellent way to maintain a healthy body. A well-planned juice will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Drink fruit juices moderately so as to limit your sugar ingestion while on a fast. Drink raw milk if you like milk. Eggs are great for you regardless of opinions to the contrary. Drinking too much coffee may also make you reliant on caffeine. People who used a large amount of caffeine and then stopped drinking coffee suffered withdrawal symptoms like headaces. Green tea is a lot healthier for you.

Sporadic fasting, unlike regular fasting calls for a period of fasting followed by a interval of eating. A standard fast entails a considerably longer period of not eating. A specific form of sporadic fasting is alternate day fasting , which is a 48-hour routine typically composed of a 24-hour fast followed by a 24-hour non-fasting period. Another form of intermittent fasting is to eat only one meal per day with no other food consumption.

A lot of people get started in a fasting diet because of a health issues. If you are not sick, a fast is a way make decent health even better. Be cautious when doing and fast, it is best to do any extreme fasting under the care of a highly trainedmedical doctor. Fasting can give you such gains as elevated energy, calmness, far better focus and a sensation of well-being. That being said, thoroughly clean the body and give it a new start.

By Carol Branwen, visit her website here Fasting Diet also read Fasting Diets.

categories: Fasting Diet,Fasting,Dieting,weight loss,health,Fasting

Motivating Yourself To Stick To Your Diet

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:54:41 +0000

Finding the proper motivation for dieting seems difficult, but it’s not. The key is to remind yourself of the reasons why you want to lose weight – for example, keep in mind how great it will be once you’ve droped the extra pounds you’ve been carrying around, and think of how much happier and more fulfilled you will be. Doing simple things like these are the way to achieve lasting motivation.

With that said however, it’s not always simple to stay focused and stick to your diet. Often People tend to lose sight of their goals and give up too easily. The key is not to allow small setbacks to get in your way.

This article contains some simple practices you can put to use to keep your motivation to lose weight, despite setbacks or frustrations along the way.

Don’t Overdo It

It’s important to remain realistic with your goals and expectations. A Common Error that most dieters make is expecting to lose too much weight too quickly. Losing too much weight is not healthy and the results never last. Aim for about 1.5 pounds per week of weight loss and make sure you maintain a steady pace. Avoid the temptation of trying to lose more then that, and your chances of long term success – and sustained motivation – will be far higher.

Allow Time to “Cheat”

What’s the point in dieting if you never get to eat a hot dog or scoop of chocolate ice cream? Give yourself a treat day once a week. It’s not going to hurt you and it won’t disrupt your diet as long as you don’t give in too often.

Have Someone To Encourage You

Having a dieting partner can make a BIG difference. Having a dieting friend of partner will give you that extra motivation and encouragement to stay on track. What’s more, you’ll feel even better because you’ll be able to help them succeed by encouraging them and preventing them from giving up. Having a buddy provides a lot of positive energy and lets people know they are not alone.

Expect Occasional Mistakes

It’s important not to have expectations so high that you never allow yourself to make mistakes occasionally. Everyone gives into cravings and some people even go off the deep end and indulge for an entire day. Realistically, you will too. It happens to everyone, and sometimes, quite frequently. Expect setbacks along the way and be gentle on yourself when they do, and just make sure you keep your main goals in sight and keep going when things get difficult.

Keep Positive Images Fresh In Your Mind

What is it that you are trying to accomplish? Visualize how you will look and feel with your ideal body and keep this in your mind as often as you can. Thinking about how much better things are going to be will serve as the ultimate dieting motivation and keep you going in the most difficult of times.

Don’t Forget How Bad It Feels to Be Overweight

Do you enjoy being overweight? Of course not. When you’re looking for motivation to lose weight, focus on the aspects of your current appearance that you want to be different. Imagine how life is going to be if you never get to where you want to be. Don’t allow yourself to become someone who wanted to change, but did nothing and looks back with regret and unhappiness.

The above are just a few great ways to stay motivated while dieting. Finding motivation for dieting is really important if you want to keep going. Giving up on your diet only leads to frustration. A true desire to see positive results will keep you from giving up and ensure that your future is bright and full of satisfaction and happiness.

My Water Fasting Experience (Week 1 Post Fast/LFRV)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:21:48 +0000

Day 4-7 Post fast!! ONE WEEK LFRV!!
April 9th 2010 (Guam is a day ahead of the states)
TOPICS:
FRUGIVORE
FOOD
SLEEP
Body Hair
Weight!!!!