Starting a New Fast, Need Advice

[Druidus]

I'm starting a new fast, because my last one was so refreshing. This time, it's going to be a week long. My goal is to one day get to at least one month of fasting ability. My next goals will be a tenday, than a fortnight, then three weeks then a month. Is this logical progression? This will take probably somewhat close to a year to achieve, if my timeline works. Anyway, the real question: Should this be a water fast or a juice fast? Should I exclude all liquids but water, or leave juice as well? Any thoughts welcome!

 

[t3gah]

I heard lemon juice was the best way to fast.

 

[Druidus]

Lemon Juice? Why?

 

[Feathers in Hair]

I've done a juice/ veggie-shake fast, but by the first day, the juice was too rich. I just stuck with water afterward. How long have you fasted before?

 

[robtex]

Druidus be careful and don't let your body take unneccessary punishment for your pride ok? I am afraid I don't know squat about fasting so no advice except the obvious take vitamins.

 

[Druidus]

3 days was my previous (and first) fast. I'll be starting on the morning of the 25th which will give me exactly seven days until Oimealg (Or Imbolc, for you Wiccans). All I know is that I should be ok, because well-nourished people can live well on fasts like mine, as long as they are interspersed. The longest fast in modern history was performed by a Jainist, who fasted for 411 days! I forget which RF member it was who told me this (Master Vigil?) but ancient mystics of India used to fast for two years, which would extend their lives for twenty! I don't think I'll get to such a level, but this should be healthy enough anyway (long as I don't binge at the end).

Oh, and by the way... FEATHERSINHAIR FOR RF MEMBER'S CHOICE AWARD!!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: