The lemonade fast is over. I did not make it to 40 days. After my challenging 14th day, I had a simply fantastic 15th day. I did my 5th day in a row of Bikram yoga and felt stronger and did better than any previous day. I also got a lot done during the day and was very consistent in drinking my lemonade and eliminating.
Then the next day I felt sick. In retrospect, that was probably to be expected -- a sign that there was really cleansing and detoxification going on. I stayed at home an in bed most of the day and in the evening, I could not stand it any longer and I made some ramen noodles and put soy sauce (no msg) on them. I did not use the flavor packet with the noodles, as it contained msg.
The next day, I felt bad that I had succombed and had broken my fast, but I decided it was not a terribly serious infraction and that I would continue the cleanse. I failed to fix much lemonade throughout the day though and was hungry when I went out to a play in the evening.
It was a really lousy play and during intermission I began thinking of the food at a restaurant nearby -- really fresh food in a latin style, not Mexican. Just before the lghts went down, we left and went to eat. I only ate about half my salad and grilled veggies and took the rest home to eat the following day.
On Sunday evening, I was feeling a need for comfort food and fixed mself a huge bowl of macaroni and cheese. I made some more and devoured it yesterday -- though I put a generous helping of flaxseed meal on top. Yes, my digestive system hurts a bit after all that dairy...
I have been reading about raw food for some time and am strongly considering giving that a good shot for a time. I also need to get back to yoga, but as yet have not been able to make myself go.
I am trying not to be disappointed with myself for not going the forty days. Fasting for 16 is actually quite remarkable. Over the course of the fast, I lost about 10 lb and I have not regained any as of this morning. Weight loss was not my objective for the fast, but is a nice bonus. I am now within 7 lbs of the weight I consider my "ideal" -- a weight I have not seen in more than a decade. I may try again going for 40 days sometime in the future. Thanks to all who offered encouragement and support.
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unionman154
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Jul 3 @ 11:15AM
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I don't know how you did it Lacy. Kudos for lasting 16days 
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sciurusniger
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Jul 3 @ 11:38AM
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Tough stuff, not eating. But you've still done your body good by going that long so don't be too hard on your Self.
Have you ever done juicing? A juice fast once a week is a great thing if you can muster the discipline. Or just become like me and forget to eat.... 
Kudos for sharing your journey.
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PsychoMagnet
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Jul 3 @ 11:41AM
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The "Western Whooper" is back at Burger King (it always makes me feel better) . . .
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rjthechef
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Jul 4 @ 2:40PM
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I drink fresh juice for vitamin content daily the nutrion almanac is my bible
i have been doing this since my teens and working and running i fast every so often but for no more than 3 days drinking only water this has kept me feeling so young i have more energy than most 20 yr olds
P.S. codliver oil and brewers yeast every couple of days does wonders for skin hair eyes and energy
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Meadowlark8
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Jul 4 @ 10:29PM
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I think that's great Lacy for going as long as you did
with the fast. Any break for your digestive system
is a good deal for your overall health.
Heck the only way I was able to stop eating lately
was due to a 3 day migraine. That will jump start
any fasting (unfortunately in a painful way.... :P )
Glad to read that you're in better spirits lately....
Cheyenne had her checkup yesterday, and will be
back at the Vet July 11th to remove a small growth (to be on
the safe side of things). She's happy and playful as ever.
You're in my thoughts!
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AutumnSilk
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Jul 15 @ 1:23AM
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I missed this blog....I was wondering how your fast was going. Wow, you went 15 days longe than I would have lasted! You did inspire me...I have lemons to prove it.... 
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