10 Days of fasting done!
Man oh man oh man...the last 24-48-72 hours since my 7 day post has been rough. Let's just keep this tidbit between the two of us, but I almost didn't think I'd make it. That's why I didn't really talk about it much further and wasn't ready to answer questions.
My last meal was somewhere around 8pm on 12/5. Technically I could've eaten last night as soon as the clock ticked 8:10pm, but I didn't. I went out and got my OJ for the next two days and by Monday lunchtime I'll be back to food, starting w/ fresh fruit and veggies. Yummers!
Hard to believe but the only solid thing to enter my mouth in the last 10 days has been.........a tongue scraper 
What? Were you thinking something else? Get your mind out the gutter perv. 
My starting weight on Day 1 was 196.2. Today's weigh in is: 185.2. (Dammit I shoulda took that day 30 update pic on day 35 )
Keep in mind, it's common to "regain" ½ of weight loss during fasting and also this really cool point I gleaned from a fasting forum:
this is a cleansing diet, not a weight loss diet. If one comes in here expecting to lose alot of weight, it might be or might not be possible. I know some that have lost as little as 5 pounds and those who have lost 12+. I know people that could keep their weight off, and others who have not. This is about cleaning out the gunk and getting toxins and poisons out first and foremost, weight loss secondary.
Below I'll reply to questions and comments a few of you posted 4 days ago
Alice said:
You're doing great! WOW! I can't wait to hear your thoughts as you get off of the fast.
Thanks girlie!! More than ever I needed those thoughts in the last 24 hours 
I'll have more updates in the next few days on getting off the fast.
iportion said:
I do a monthly fast for religion but not for weight loss since I get crazey hungry after I get off the fast
I totally agree. Had I done this for weight loss, I'd have caved w/in my first 3 hours of no food. I've been reading forums and noticed the people that do it to drop lbs quick for XYZ event, fall off really quick. My belief is, it has to be for a deeper meaning, but YMMV.
Yamfoot asked:
Yes, I want to know what you 'drank' on this fast. How do you get your protein?
I drank a combination of fresh squeezed lemon, maple syrup, cayenne pepper in distilled water. I could've had herbal teas, but never ended up making any. As far as protein, nada.
angie commented:
hey renee I have a girlfriend of mine that is on youtube who has started a fast she is into day 3. her name is fastingurl31. I believe she subscribed to your channel. if you need any more information on the subject of fast you should watch her latest video. She has alot of good information and shares her own experance. your doing great keep up the good work and sounds like you have a good plan for the next little while. can't wait to read more about your experience of fasting and to see your next video. as always love reading your journal. keep up the good work. all your hard work will pay off. Angie
Hey angie, I never got a chance to check out her video. To be honest, most evenings I came home and took long naps or just stayed offline, I was also fasting from the time wasting things I tend to do. In the next few days I'll be sure to check out her video. Thanks for the info!
Cilla commented:
Wow! Kudos!! I really want to try this...not for 7 days..I'll try from Friday-Sunday night.
Thanks girlie. My very first fasting experience was over a weekend and that was an any juice goes kinda fast. IIRC I made it a little over 48 hours...I was so proud of myself.... From here on out, I may do a 24 or 48 hour fast a little more frequently, though I really tend to do it when my body and mind tell me. Good luck if you do it and let me know how it went!
Comments: 6
12.16.06 | Dennys commented: Hi Renne, I like your posts. I'm not sure I'm crazy about your fasting methods but I think it's cool that you post your experiences with pictures and stats for your readers. Keep on informing
Dennys
12.16.06 | Una commented: Good for you!! As always, checking in after days of not. 10 lbs is great, and if it works out to 5 in the end, that's great too! Not sure how you could drink that though 
12.16.06 | Saymorre commented: Found your site through blingo. Great job from whst I've read so far.
12.18.06 | sam commented: Hey girl I am sort of obsessed with you I can't wait to see what next week will bring!! I am going to try the fast cause I know how you feel about being sluggish and I too hate to cook. I do it for my 14 month old daughter but not myself have no idea why but it may change who knows.
Keep it up I'm so proud of you!!
Sam
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hey renee. I am doing a fast for today. I am doing it to clean out the system. have been eating badly for a little while and need to get back on track. the lemon drink that you mentioned I know alot of people that have done that and it has worked wonders for them. I was wondering about the taste and how much of each ingredent you put in it? it you any pointers for fasting please let me know. thanks and good for you on making the fast. your an insperation. I bet you feel a million times better? angie