Jonathan L Cobler

Now I’m officially 48 hours though my "cleansing fast".  Last night I went to bed feeling terrible… I had a massive headache, sick to my stomach, etc.  I woke up in the middle of the
night still feeling the headache and not sure if I would make it through.  When I woke up in the morning I felt surprisingly good.  As the day went on I felt better and better.  I have been feeling hungry all day, but nothing major.  At this point I’m hopeful that I can make it at least 7 days, that would mean I break my fast on Monday evening.

My cravings today:
1. An Outback Steakhouse steak, with a baked potato and broccoli
2. Peanut Butter
3. Red Peppers and carrots

It’s amazing what I let my friends talk me into… 

I got a call yesterday from a friend in California who was beginning a 10 day cleansing fast.  Like a good friend would, he wanted me to share the experience with him.  I mean, how bad could it be?  The 10 days consists of consuming nothing but water and a "special lemon aid".  I began about 24 hours ago and so far here are my thoughts:

1. Wow my head hurts – this happens every time I stop drinking caffeine.  Maybe that indicates something…
2. Everything around me is starting to look edible.
3. I really want a spoonful of peanut butter.
4. It’s hard to imagine that there are millions of people around the world that live like this, against their will…
5. I don’t think I’d keep going if I didn’t have a partner.