Amanda : 40 days of Water Fasting

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• Amanda S, 23 years old Female, weighing 112 kg / 246.4 lbs, 68 in /172.72 cm tall, Chritianity . From victoria , Canada

• Doing 40 days of Water Fasting. Starting November 22, 2010

• Reasons for Fasting:
  I am fasting to reach a normal healthy weight. I think fasting can help me break some of my bad eating habits. I want to make this fasting a spiritual experience. I want to do some soul searching and finally reach my goals.

• Past Fasting Experience:
  I used to fast on a monthly basis, when I was at a healthy weight. But due to depression I gained a lot of weight. The longest I ever fast was 15 days water and 30 days juice. This time I want to go on a long water fast. The last time I fasted I was at 265 and came to 240. Now my current weight is 245, so from the previous fast I lost about 25 pounds and only gained 5 pounds.

• Present Diet:
  I do not eat any fast food, only home cooked food. Staying away from processed food.

• Relevant Medical History:
  n/a

• Present Medical Problems:
  n/a

• State of Mind:
  I am in a really good state of mind. I am finally coming out of my depression. I am getting back to doing normal things. I feel that I can do this. I believe fasting can change my life.

• Limitations:
  I have no limitations. I believe my own mind and body is the barrier to my success. I have to take full control of my mind and stay focused.

• Questions:
  How do you stay on the fast, when you get that urge to just put something in your mouth? How do you prevent mouth odor when fasting?