Re: Ended My Fast
- From: Whiskers <catwheezel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:23:02 +0100
On 2007-08-21, Marshall Price <d021317c@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I ended my fast about ten days ago, on the 45th day. I didn't exercise
enough to maintain my muscle mass, nor to lose much weight, so I plan to
fast again sometime soon. I think my weight went from about 170 to 140,
but I'd like to lose a lot more fat and put on some muscle.
Congratulations for coping for so long!
I'm glad my talk of food won't be quite so frustrating now ;))
Many chronic problems went away during the fast, and some have returned.
For example, I've had a runny nose now and then since I quit, which I
suspect may be evidence of a food allergy -- perhaps to casein, the
protein in my yogurt and coffee creamer, or perhaps to wheat. I really
don't know what it is.
Try introducing grains and dairy gradually; that might help pinpoint any
problem. Using whole grains rather than 'white' might help, and I'm sure
that home-baking is far healthier than shop-bought mass-produced stuff,
particularly bread. Giving the dough time to 'rest' lets the enzymes work
on it longer to make it more digestible, likewise the yeasts if you use
them.
An occasional rash on my face (especially alongside my nostrils) went
away (almost completely) during the fast, though I used my prescription
cream much less than usual. Now it's better than it used to be, but
isn't gone, despite using the medication regularly. I've had it for years.
[...]
Interesting observations.
I have 'acne rosacea' which sounds like the facial rash you describe; my
doctor has me permanently on an anti-biotic tablet which keeps it well
under control. Just a layman's comment - only your doctor can diagnose
anything for you, of course!
I find my health is generally better when I eat mainly home-cooked
bread and vegetables and a little meat; I also think there is 'something
in' organic food that is 'better' than the 'modern' stuff, and I avoid GM
like the plague (in the EU it has to be labled as such, so avoiding it
isn't too difficult - in fact it's not easy to find any, as most people
don't seem to want it).
Unfortunately for me, there are times when my Depression makes it too hard
to concentrate or bother about stuff and then I end up eating
'ready-meals' and supermarket bread, which probably doesn't help at all.
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