tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post5227082748200519059..comments2023-11-08T14:24:06.331-08:00Comments on RawforLife Blog: Global 24 Hour Water FastDebbie Tookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-39436028481769445912012-06-21T22:06:42.886-07:002012-06-21T22:06:42.886-07:00Hi Geekycollegegirl
Thank you so much for the fee...Hi Geekycollegegirl<br /><br />Thank you so much for the feedback, and really glad the article helped you keep going! Very best wishes. Love, DebbieDebbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-74237982641666032652012-06-21T14:00:44.443-07:002012-06-21T14:00:44.443-07:00Found this blog while trying to keep myself motiva...Found this blog while trying to keep myself motivated during my 24-hour water fast. This is my first, and I've made it through 6 hours so far. <br /><br />Although I am no expert, some good advice that I found before doing a 24 hour fast: Keep yourself busy all day long (sans any physical activity). It's easier to do if you don't have to think about it. <br /><br />This blog post was great advice. I almost quit but I found this blog instead. :) <br /><br />I love the idea of doing a global 24-hour water fast! What would be cool: having a global fast once a month!GeekyCollegeGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113753416176131726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-77338767100628203952011-08-04T22:28:28.053-07:002011-08-04T22:28:28.053-07:00And thank YOU! It's reminded me that I should...And thank YOU! It's reminded me that I should be doing another one.Debbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-13331691091501571642011-08-04T13:02:16.248-07:002011-08-04T13:02:16.248-07:00Thank you for your blog :) I am on a 24 hour water...Thank you for your blog :) I am on a 24 hour water fast today. It has helped me stay on track and re-motivate meTaiMaDeLunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01858238324933716487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-55528395384240277662008-06-19T08:02:00.000-07:002008-06-19T08:02:00.000-07:00Hi conejitofiend05As to when a fast should be star...Hi conejitofiend05<BR/><BR/>As to when a fast should be started, the Essene communions state sunset to sunset. I suggested people do a 'calendar' Saturday, which is effectively no eating from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, as you suggest. The snag here of course is that if people go to bed Friday night, Sunday morning is in fact 30+ hours away, and some might, in view of that fact, eat Saturday evening anyway, having 'gone' 24 hours. So, it's quite debatable as to when a good time to start a 24-hour fast is. <BR/><BR/>Raw fooders will generally be consuming fibre in their 'last meal', along with amino-acids from which our bodies construct protein, so - no problem there!<BR/><BR/>Good to see you're interested, <BR/>conejitofiend05 and many thanks for your comments. Do have a look at the website at www.rawforlife.co.ukDebbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-73063413378099952322008-06-19T06:16:00.000-07:002008-06-19T06:16:00.000-07:00i'm not a raw foodie but i have been doing some re...i'm not a raw foodie but i have been doing some research about fasting.<BR/><BR/>it is better so start your fast in the morning than at night. this way you end in the morning as well, presumably after you wake up. this is truly what's best for your body, as opposed to starting the fast in the evening. <BR/><BR/>the last meal you consume before fasting should contain a decent amount of fiber and protein. fiber is essential if you want to avoid complications. <BR/><BR/>if anyone else has suggestions (which is what i have laid out here) and/or experiences i would be very glad to hear them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-76954867862806530012008-06-15T03:47:00.000-07:002008-06-15T03:47:00.000-07:00to deb & all-CONGRATS!!!!it was an amazing experie...to deb & all-<BR/>CONGRATS!!!!<BR/>it was an amazing experience! Thanks for the idea deb! who would have thought 24hrs can be so life-affirming, awakening and such a change-agent. But, is that not the way life is to be lived at every momenr?<BR/><BR/>i posted my findings in the GI2MR thread for this. so, i won't repeat it here.<BR/><BR/>but, wow....loved it. challenging, for me, still transitioning, but just what i needed to make a paradigm shift.<BR/><BR/>you are a LOVE, deb!!!<BR/><BR/>MWUAH!<BR/><BR/>Mila or Lulu or Lulubelle (just got that one! i seem to be 'collecting' nicknames. heh)Milahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11881632776067987930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-43296373997418597612008-06-15T01:02:00.000-07:002008-06-15T01:02:00.000-07:00CONGRATULATIONS, EVERYONE!!!!!It's 8.30 am UK now,...CONGRATULATIONS, EVERYONE!!!!!<BR/><BR/>It's 8.30 am UK now, which means it's past midnight everywhere else, which means the Global 24-Hour Water Fast is over. I estimate that a few hundred would have taken part, on the basis that at least 100 actually posted on various forums, and, as we know, around 75% of forum memberships read (and often do) but don't actually post. Countries represented were: UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, India, France, Spain, Germany, Croatia, Norway, and probably several others (as when I don't know a poster's country I tend to assume US!)<BR/><BR/>I once read somewhere that when you go raw your eyes shine! The weird thing is, I don't think my eyes shine all the time, but when I 'connect' with other raw people, either face-to-face, or online, I can feel my eyes starting to shine!<BR/><BR/>I broke my fast with watermelon, and was disappointed to find I'd bought one of those anaemic pink seedless ones! So I made myself feel better with two papaya. Oh, and then a banana-cacao smoothie. Now that might all sound a bit excessive, but the last is only because my son asked for one, and you know...there was some left over, and....<BR/><BR/>I've felt so excited every time I've started to answer the frequent groups of messages in the inbox, and it's great to know that so many of you, ie the first-timers, have done something that you weren't quite sure (or even strongly doubted) that you could do!<BR/><BR/>To all those who are continuing beyond the 24-hour point, I'm going to use my disclaimer/get-out now...I know there are huge benefits to going beyond 24 hours, but you will now need to research independently for support, as I feel 'qualified' to encourage and support for a 24-hour fast only. And most of the material I have read on fasting recommends supervision by a professional after the three-day point.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to all of you, and thanks to all who have committed. I'd say the easiest way to get through a fast is to organise a global one. Constantly checking into several forums and answering the messages certainly makes the time go quickly!<BR/><BR/>Love to you all, DebbieDebbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-48901449334244807342008-06-15T00:58:00.000-07:002008-06-15T00:58:00.000-07:00myrawlife, if 16 hours is the longest to date you'...myrawlife, if 16 hours is the longest to date you've fasted, that's SUCCESS! Best wishes for next time.Debbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-83583388473337868202008-06-14T22:08:00.000-07:002008-06-14T22:08:00.000-07:00Okay Debbie. I started my water fast at Midnight, ...Okay Debbie. I started my water fast at Midnight, Saturday, June 14th. I actually was going great for a little over 16 hours. Then I caved, cause I just finished shopping at Whole Foods, had to feed my family a late lunch, and then had to go to the inlaws house to help her. So, I didn't make the 24 hours. However, this is the first time I ever tried - and I'm glad I did. I will definately try again. Thank you for encouring us to do so! :)Raw-Riffic Foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150874452120707881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-12890352373306206322008-06-13T04:14:00.000-07:002008-06-13T04:14:00.000-07:00let's do it!let's do it!David Hestrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073103820366013771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-46632165785393324502008-06-13T01:56:00.000-07:002008-06-13T01:56:00.000-07:00Have had great feedback from the forums! Countrie...Have had great feedback from the forums! Countries taking part: USA (most), Canada, India, Ireland, Norway, and..UK!Debbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-28059026485913846622008-06-12T11:25:00.000-07:002008-06-12T11:25:00.000-07:00Green juicing most of the week - you have a head s...Green juicing most of the week - you have a head start on most of us! Great to have you joining us, thesnyderclan!Debbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-13801018082638304092008-06-12T11:09:00.000-07:002008-06-12T11:09:00.000-07:00Hi! I'm in too! I've been doing mostly green juici...Hi! I'm in too! <BR/>I've been doing mostly green juicing this past week, so a water fast on Saturday will be great. I needed to detox! :)TheSnyderClanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668411941200417262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-53579000896391181582008-06-11T22:46:00.000-07:002008-06-11T22:46:00.000-07:00Hi NadineGreat to hear you're joining us. As you k...Hi Nadine<BR/><BR/>Great to hear you're joining us. <BR/><BR/>As you know, lots from gi2mraw are joining in, and from other forums as well (rawfoodsupport, goneraw, and UK forums). More than I expected at such short notice (but then as I explained in the article, that was deliberate..:-))Debbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-88348302596567574582008-06-11T22:36:00.000-07:002008-06-11T22:36:00.000-07:00Hi MilaWell, by the clock the fast would start mid...Hi Mila<BR/><BR/>Well, by the clock the fast would start midnight Fri/Sat and end 24 hours later. <BR/><BR/>Yes, I'd suggest sticking to your own time-zone. <BR/><BR/>As UK's ahead, I've promised not to send any forum posts on the pleasures of my post-fast 'treat fruit' until Sunday Pacific time!Debbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-56077146980691971312008-06-11T16:57:00.000-07:002008-06-11T16:57:00.000-07:00I found your blog from Give It To Me Raw (I'm Tige...I found your blog from Give It To Me Raw (I'm Tigerlily). I never fasted before and I really would like to. Hopefully I can join you on June 14th with the fasting. :) Yay!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946717856870517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-58555321690095412412008-06-11T10:48:00.000-07:002008-06-11T10:48:00.000-07:00i'll join you too deb! so, when do we start? on fr...i'll join you too deb! so, when do we start? on friday night? is that based on our own time zones, i assume?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-3103887657586482352008-06-10T11:05:00.000-07:002008-06-10T11:05:00.000-07:00That's the spirit - excellent!That's the spirit - excellent!Debbie Tookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345367033617524547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1227591395966495076.post-83679135952934289922008-06-10T08:15:00.000-07:002008-06-10T08:15:00.000-07:00I'm in! Looking forward to it! I do get my fruit a...I'm in! Looking forward to it! I do get my fruit and veg box on a Friday, but it will keep! - RosieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135144151386382358noreply@blogger.com