How long was your fast?
12 days
When did you fast?
July 19 to July 31, 2003
What was your age, gender, height, weight before your fast?
52, Female, 5’4, 134 lbs.
What was your weight after completing the fast? What is your weight now?
118/120
Why did you decide to fast?
Fibrous tumor + basic health
What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast?
Boredom
Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? If so, why? Why did you continue/stop?
Never, I wanted to go longer.
Did you accomplish what you set out to do with your fast?
Did not shrink tumors. 2 weeks later they seem smaller.
Would you recommend that people have their fasts supervised? Why, or why not?
Yes, it is important to be where you can rest and learn what to do after breaking fast.
Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center?
Financial reason. But now that I know more, I prefer it over the other choices.
What was your experience like at Tanglewood?
Extremely pleasant, a learning experience
What did you experience during the fast?
No discomfort
How did you spend your time?
Reading, conversation, resting
Just purified water? Were you hungry?
Not really
Did you get weak?
Did not except myself physically, lots of mental energy, climbed stairs slowly.
What was the best part of the process for you?
Feeling good, going barefoot for 2 weeks
What was the most difficult part of the process for you?
Having to end it.
Was it ever painful?
No
What are you experiencing now after the fast?
More energy, less lethargy, more even emotionally
Did you experience any changes due to fasting?
Still bleeding after 3 weeks
What kind of diet are you following after your fast?
Morning—fruit, usually melon, lunch—salad, dinner—fruit smoothie, snacks–fruit
Is eating difficult for you now that you’ve complete the fast?
No
Would you fast again?
Yes, definitely
What advice would you give to other fasters?
No matter how good the company just lie down and rest to get most out of it. It is real nice to do raw food fruit diet before fasting—easier, I think. *While I was here I saw people who were uncomfortable & spent their time complaining, who were bored & spent their time distracting themselves with movies, etc. This time and place is a wonderful gift. When/where else would you get the opportunity to be with old emotional baggage and negative habits & choose not to run away or stuff them down. Take advantage of this. Recognize your old ways of responding and try a better way. Don’t only detox from food.
Additional Comments:
You will benefit from physical fasting from food but it will be much more valuable, more lasting, to totally rest mentally as well and let go of the old patterns. I also recommend eating raw a plant based diet, especially fruit before fasting.
How could your experience at the Tanglewood Wellness Center be improved?
Longer stay