How long did you fast?
3 1/2 days
When did you fast?
January 24-27, 2004
What is your age, gender, weight before your fast, and height?
39, Male, 5’9″, 138 lbs
What was your weight after completing the fast? What is your weight now?
133 lbs/133 lbs
Why did you decide to fast?
Health concerns.
What was your biggest apprehension going into the fast?
Feeling hungry.
Did you ever consider ending the fast during the process? Why and why did you continue or stop?
Yes, goal was 7 days, I made it 3 1/2 – felt too “hungry”.
Did you accomplish what you set out to do with your fast?
Don’t know yet.
Would you recommend that people have their fasts supervised? Why or why not?
Yes, for discipline.
Why did you choose to fast at the Tanglewood Wellness Center?
Reputation was good.
What was your experience at the TWC like?
Good. The staff was nice, it was overall a good experience.
What did you experience during the fast?
Lots of discomfort.
How did you spend your time?
Resting and talking with staff and other fasters.
Just purified water? Did you get hungry?
Yes!
Did you get weak?
Yes.
What was the best part of the process for you?
Disciplining myself to do it.
What was the most difficult part of the process for you?
The discomfort of fasting.
Was it ever painful?
Close to it.
What did you experience after the fast?
Recovering my energy.
Did you experience any changes due to fasting?
No.
What kind of diet did you follow after your fast?
Going to try raw.
Was eating difficult afterwards?
Not at all.
Would you fast again?
Yes.
What piece of advice would you give to other fasters?
Go for it.
Additional comments:
Thank you for your hospitality!
How could your experience at the Tanglewood Wellness Center be improved?
More things to do.