How long did you fast?
17 days
When did you fast?
January 3-20, 2004
What is your age, gender, weight before your fast, and height?
48, Male, 5’10”, 163 lbs
What was your weight after completing the fast? What is your weight now?
141 lbs
Why did you decide to fast?
Health reasons.
What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast?
Not getting through the first few days.
Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? Why and why did you continue or stop?
Ended the fast four days early because hunger returned.
Would you recommend that people have their fasts supervised? Why or why not?
Yes. Things can get scary and you need the support.
Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center?
Loren Lockwood.
What was your experience at the TWC like?
Very, very good.
What did you experience during the fast?
A lot of arthritis pain went away, drop in blood pressure. Sorted out some emotional problems.
How did you spend your time?
Resting and reading.
Just purified water? Did you get hungry?
Not til the end.
Did you get weak?
Yes.
What was the best part of the process for you?
Feeling the pain gone from my neck.
What was the most difficult part of the process for you?
The first few days, mentally.
Was it ever painful?
No.
What did you experience after the fast?
Fourth day of re-eating, starting to feel very well.
What kind of diet did you follow after your fast?
Fruit, fruit, fruit and some leafy greens.
Was eating difficult afterwards?
No.
Would you fast again?
Yes.
What piece of advice would you give to other fasters?
Try it, it’s not as scary as you think it’s going to be.
Additional comments:
All the staff are excellent. Thank you.
How could your experience at the Tanglewood Wellness Center be improved?
2 movies Wednesday and Sunday.