7 day fast

[Juice Authority]

ok that explains it...a person that has never fasted before just suddenly doesn't eat anything for 3 days straight...your body wasn't accustomed to it AT ALL so it made you feel like crap as a result...

i'd strongly suggest you try it again with prepping yourself a little bit prior to starting your fast...the first few days will feel uncomfortable and crap but after that it will be smooth sailing and you will feel great (not tired or anything - just as energetic as before)

and i wouldn't try the 3 day fast either...i'd suggest a controlled nearly all day fast then breaking it at the end of the day with a good meal your body needs...

i forgot to mention what i'd eat after a long fast too! ...usually a soup to start and then work my way to a meal with a good piece of meat and some rice or something on the side...i'd definitely suggest an appetizer or soup to start as you break your fast...it isn't good for your body to immediately scarf down a piece of huge meat when you decide to stop your fast...a nice soup helps it go down and is very refreshing since you've had no food OR water - in soup form you get liquid AND food and it's good for you too so everything about it is good when you fast

Just to clarify, this isn't for spiritual reasons. From what I've gathered so far the idea is to abstain from all foods for 7 days, not break it every evening with a solid meal. That defeats the purpose. The goal is to body cleanse, weight loss and to re-introduce new groups. It's hard to accomplish that if you break the fast every evening like you're suggesting. Drinking lots of water was also recommended along with a different juice each day. I can email you the e-book I bought about it if you're interested. Actually, here's a link..

http://www.powerfasting.com/

 

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Just to clarify, this isn't for spiritual reasons. From what I've gathered so far the idea is to abstain from all foods for 7 days, not break it every evening with a solid meal. That defeats the purpose. The goal is to body cleanse, weight loss and to re-introduce new groups. It's hard to accomplish that if you break the fast every evening like you're suggesting. Drinking lots of water was also recommended along with a different juice each day. I can email you the e-book I bought about it if you're interested. Actually, here's a link..

http://www.powerfasting.com/

yea i know its not for any kinda spiritual thing or anything i was just givin you background on why my crazy ass would fast annually incase you or anyone else was curious...

no offense - not calling you dumb or anything by any means...but reading this site seems like it's just trying to sell you a dumb ideal and trying to make a quick buck off of a gullible dieter...doesn't sound as effective as fasting the way i'm used to...but then again i have not TRIED the 7-day so i'm not really 1 to bash that system that i have not tried...all i can say is that the fast i'm accustomed to makes me feel better, gives me energy, gives me alot more self control and will power, etc...all positive effects...i say give this fast a shot...if you like it and it works everything's good then...if you want try the fast im used to and itll work as well...all up to what you wanna do bro

goodluck

 

[Juice Authority]

yea i know its not for any kinda spiritual thing or anything i was just givin you background on why my crazy ass would fast annually incase you or anyone else was curious...

no offense - not calling you dumb or anything by any means...but reading this site seems like it's just trying to sell you a dumb ideal and trying to make a quick buck off of a gullible dieter...doesn't sound as effective as fasting the way i'm used to...but then again i have not TRIED the 7-day so i'm not really 1 to bash that system that i have not tried...all i can say is that the fast i'm accustomed to makes me feel better, gives me energy, gives me alot more self control and will power, etc...all positive effects...i say give this fast a shot...if you like it and it works everything's good then...if you want try the fast im used to and itll work as well...all up to what you wanna do bro

goodluck

The layout of the site is fairly lame but the book is very interesting. A lot of good information.

 

[cobra108]

Go buy the book called "The master cleanser with special needs and problems" by Stanley Burroughs. The book is thin and only $6.00

Follow it to a "T", don't try to make up your own version of the fast. You can actually find most of it on the internet but that's no good, you need the wole book if you are serious about this thing.

Spend the $6.00 and learn a lot about yourself!

 

[Juice Authority]

Go buy the book called "The master cleanser with special needs and problems" by Stanley Burroughs. The book is thin and only $6.00

Follow it to a "T", don't try to make up your own version of the fast. You can actually find most of it on the internet but that's no good, you need the wole book if you are serious about this thing.

Spend the $6.00 and learn a lot about yourself!

Do you have a link?

 

[KIAN]

This is something I posted a few months ago which may be of interest to you since you are talking about fasting.


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The 'Boxer's Diet' (a.k.a: lemon juice diet, master cleanse) you have mentioned is not a diet. It is, infact, a cleansing routine used in conjuntion with a 10 to 40 day fast.

While a short-term fast (4 days maximum) may have certain benefits to some people, long-term fasts as outlined with this 'cleansing' are not recommended. Especially without the supervision of a physician.

Possible side effects:

• dehydration (sometimes severe)
• diarrhoea
• dizzyness
• headaches
• anxiety attacks
• extreme weight loss
• lower body temperature
• lower blood pressure
• reduced or rapid heart rate
• difficulty breathing
• gallstones
• potassium deficency
• heart arrhythmia
• build-up of keytones
• kidney failure (long fasts)
• extreme lethargy
• nausea / vomiting
• rare enzyme deficiency (MCAD) leading to an inability to process fatty acids
• insomnia
• coated tongue
• increased body odour
• increased discharge from mucous membranes
• skin rashes
• gout

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If you have completed a fast without any adverse effects then that is fine. But if you are going to suggest that someone else begins a fasting process, especially over a prolonged term, then you need to make them aware that there are possible health concerns so that they can make an informed decision. I am unaware if the book mentioned will cover all aspects (ie: health concerns) of the type of fast they are recommending but if it doesn't then the above is something to consider before you begin. Short term may be beneficial but long term requires supervision.


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[cobra108]

NO Sir
the master cleanse is NOT a 40 day fast. Go buy the book.
YES it is only 10 days then break the fast for 3 days with OJ.

Correct it is NOT a diet it IS a cleanse (the name of to book tells you this) and by definition a fast.

GO OUT AND PURCHASE THE $6.00 BOOK or just go to the book store and stand there and read the whole thing in a few minutes.

 

[cobra108]

Also go to curezone.com and read their Master Cleanse #20 Lemonade Diet Fasting Support Forum.

http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=100075

Just watch out for the wacko's who fast for 25+ days.

On this 10 day "cleanse" you can still drink as much water as you want so why would you dehydrate???

For me, my wife and many of my clients we did NOT experience ANY of above side effects. Follow the book to a "T" it really is that simple.

 

[KIAN]

Also go to curezone.com and read their Master Cleanse #20 Lemonade Diet Fasting Support Forum.

http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=100075

Just watch out for the wacko's who fast for 25+ days.

On this 10 day "cleanse" you can still drink as much water as you want so why would you dehydrate???

For me, my wife and many of my clients we did NOT experience ANY of above side effects. Follow the book to a "T" it really is that simple.

To understand my reply, I should have listed the original thread which I had posted to:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401928

The reference I made to this fast not being a diet was not directed at your posting. Perhaps I should have set-off my reply in quotes. Although you are talking about a fast which lasts ten days, the MasterClense, Lemon Juice Diet, and Boxer's Diet have also been associated with fasts lasting upwards of 40 days but I did note them as being 10 to 40 day fasts.

But like I mentioned, if this type of fast worked for you without any health concerns then that is fine. My posting was just added to make people aware that fasting has associated risks (something which hadn't been mentioned) that they need to be aware of so that they can make an informed decision.

As to the dehydration ... saying that someone on this type of fast can drink as much water as they want does not imply that they are infact keeping their body properly hydrated. Dehydration, when it does happen, happens very quickly and by the time you recognise that fact, you are already in serious trouble.

Hope that cleared up the posting I made.
And please don't call me 'SIR'.

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[cobra108]

Kian
if there are enough people who have had these problems with the real master cleanse then YES I agree we need to put it out there so they know.

Also I should note: The real master cleanse has you drinking all day, water AND a very special organic lemon juice mix.

ALSO be very very careful when you break a fast, especially if you are a regular meat eater.

I can not stress enough to buy the real actual book, I know I have already said this too many times and sound like a broken CD. The reason I keep saying it is because after I got the book and then went on the internet I noticed way too many people making up their own version of the cleanse, you can not do that, you'll be screwed.

Only use organic lemon and organic syrup.

best of luck.