First day – I was ready
We started with teas and water. It got colder in Crete (end of November), I couldn’t drink cold water. I liked it better when I warmed it up or drank it as a tea.
Around 10 or 11 in the morning, my head started to hurt, mostly on the left side. I could not concentrate, nor could I read or write. I was annoyed and upset because of the lack of caffeine, which I did not spontaneously reduce. Then came the feeling of hunger. I don’t cope well with hunger, I get angry and irritated.
Thousands of questions ran through my head: What am I doing here? Why am I struggling? I should eat! I should drink coffee! I realized that I neglected myself and I was sad, disappointed, helpless. I wanted to get rid of the idea of owe someone something and need to pay back.Hiljade pitanja mi se motalo po glavi: Šta radim ovde? Zašto se mučim? Trebalo bi da jedem! Trebalo bi da popijem kafu! Shvatila sam da sam sebe zanemarila i bila sam tužna, razočarana, bespomoćna. Htela sam da se oslobodim te potrebe da nekome nešto dugujem i da moram da dam.
Second day – Headache gone!
I felt strong. Purchased ingredients for soup and smoothie, made them. A long afternoon walk with the dog. Bowel cleansing with a laxative was successful. Doubt was present, but less so. Now my husband had a headache, was irritated and kept asking me for explanations from the Dahlke book.
In the afternoon we were hungry! I kept thinking about times when I didn’t consciously enjoy food. I promised myself – never again!
Body brushing twice a day, in the morning in bed and later in the afternoon. I was awakened from my sleep by a strong palpitation of my heart, I calmed down with breathing exercises.Četkanje tela dva puta dnevno, ujutru u krevetu i kasnije popodne. Iz sna me je prenulo jako lupanje srca, umirila sam se vežbama disanja.
Third day – Incredible weakness
I couldn’t get up, I felt a huge emptiness in my stomach. I brushed myself, massaged my ears, did isometric exercises. We listened to the meditation every morning. I felt better after 2 teas and 0.5 liters of water. I felt good in the afternoon. Smoothies and soup were on the “diet plan.” We stopped drinking soup because I couldn’t stand the smell and taste of celery.
My period started, which worried me about my iron deficiency. It was important to take red juice and berries later. I was emotionally balanced, with feelings of love for my husband and a deeper understanding of the past.
Fourth day – More active than usual
On the fourth day of fasting, we had a few obligations and went shopping. It was a difficult challenge, walking through a city where something smelled so challenging at every corner. A thousand delicious vegan recipes came to mind at the grocery store. I thought about all the possible variations and how great it would be to feel those flavors on the tongue.
I was sure that I would listen to my intuition more: what I want to eat, what I like, when and how much. How important it is to chew slowly and enjoy every bite. Preparing food with love and calmness has become my new fascination. Also, I used liver wraps to boost detox. A feeling of anger and annoyance surfaced from somewhere.
On the fifth and sixth day – I didn’t feel hungry at all
The fifth and sixth days of fasting did not bring a feeling of hunger, but only a great emptiness in the stomach. Enhanced liquid expulsion with teas and smoothies with parsley and celery. There was not the expected high energy. A short walk did not help, and the exercises were unsuccessful due to lack of breath. Feeling incredibly cold, even with the sun shining outside, I dressed in several layers, looking ridiculous for this time of year. I walked slowly and calmly, my thoughts were clear. I slept poorly last night, probably due to the excitement of breaking the fast.
Seventh day – Fasting broken by the ritual
On the seventh day, at 10 am, we ritually broke the fast with an apple. I looked forward to it, but not out of hunger. I had the experience that I could not eat for days. We chewed the apple very slowly. It was sweet and delicious, as if I had never tasted anything like it before in my life.
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The day before, we bought too many groceries (because I was hungry), so we sorted out what was best for preparation. I made pumpkin soup without spices and carob flour scones. I wanted to eat so slowly it took hours. However, it had to be a small amount of food to avoid overloading the stomach.
Sleep was restless, I was already awake at 5 in the morning.Spavanje je bilo nemirno, već u 5h ujutru sam bila budna.
Eighth day – Celebration with porridge from buckwheat flakes
A fig, a couple of raisins, 1/4 banana and 1/2 apple. After that I had to lie down, still feeling week, but a huge feeling of happiness!
Ninth day – Tired and short of breath
Pain in the whole back, due to tension from the cold and anticipation of what is to come. It felt like a real crisis, I panicked that something was wrong. Then calmed down with breathing exercises, two days later everything disappeared! I didnt had to overdue the fasting and was very happy about it.
Summary
I feel powerful to have overcome such a challenge. I have the feeling that all the old, bad things that have been in me for years have come out and I am a new person. Bright eyes, happy spirit, joy and satisfaction. Mentally clear, concentrated, calm, creative. More grounded, braver, more determined.
The skin is soft and nourished, without signs of exhaustion, less swollen and puffy. A feeling of lightness in the body and in the heart. Physical exercises to build muscle are necessary. The scar on the stomach is less visible, it has become lighter and thinner. No stuffy nose during sleep, no desire for coffee or sweets.
Everything I ate was like heaven, the taste was simply unique! Consciousness in food intake, quality before quantity. I want to keep this good body feeling as long as possible. No sour taste in the mouth, no stomach pain. Crackling in the joints is still present. The desire for something new and a deeper connection with your body.
Deep gratitude for all that I have and that is around me. After a week of abstinence from food, 5 kg matter that was suffocating body and energy flows ist lost.
I am grateful for this fasting experience!
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