Fasting

[de_paradise]

Interesting bit on the Kahuna view of fasting:

 

"In fasting one must begin to operate on energy reserves. These are usually thought of in terms of fast and protein, but energy is also stored in the form of chronic muscular tension. During fasting this tension energy is called upon for the operation as well. Since the tension areas are intimately connected to belief conflicts, they will surface as the energy is utilized, and the tension is relieved. This is often accompanied by a cathartic emotional release and dramatic elimination of symptoms of illness. Fasting, when used as a tool, is not done for "purification" of the body, but as a means of exposing and draining of energy from deep seated complexes. Even then it is only a step in the treatment process, for without a change in thinking, these benefits in fasting will only be temporary" Serge Kahali King

 

In my own post fast observations, there definitely is a feeling of "reboot", and the body and mind has just gotten used to the doing nothing, I don't feel the same habitual triggers of motivation. Yet clearer thinking has made me notice and approach my life in other ways, kind of like cleaning the lense of a magnifying glass and pulling it back a bit. But at the same time, just sitting and waiting, not compelled to act. Most modern people actually fear losing their current ambition and drive, which is why they cant make spiritual progress, but fasting can "help" that.

[de_paradise]

First time at the gym since my fast, and my deep shouder joint pain has gone away which had been slammed by a truck and then the pavement earlier this year, and even though did yoga all summer, I still couldn't do certain exercises like lat pulldowns without pain. Now I can do them without pain, and I can feel the muscles all working together nice, with no pull or strainy feeling here and there. Its interesting to hear the stories, but you need to do it yourself to believe it. Now I wish I'd known about fasting earlier on in my 20's, perhaps I'd have been still doing long distance run races, that I had to stop due to chronic knee pain.

 

Another thing, usually dropping alot of weight makes my face kind of sunken, like vegan face, but this time its maintained without the jowl lines deepening.

[suninmyeyes]

Does the articles you linked explain this? This basically describes me, i can eat a lot or a little my weight just doesn't change.

Also, fasting if you are skinny? Is it potentially hazardous?

I would like to try fasting but only if i wouldn't lose weight in the long run.

Fasting if you are skinny (but healthy) is not hazardous, maybe if one has eating disorder than it is hazardous.

I dont weight much and when did about 3 weeks fast I lost only 4.5kg . My stomach area looked really wierd as if I didnt have a stomach and not particulary attractive. Had no problem regaining weight in a few weeks afterwards.

So if you dont mind being super skinny for that period go for it, if done right it is a wonderfull tool.

I would like to emphasise in general on being well informed, careful and methodical on starting eating again, as this is the period much attention should be payed.

[suninmyeyes]

 

Another thing, usually dropping alot of weight makes my face kind of sunken, like vegan face, but this time its maintained without the jowl lines deepening.

lol @ vegan face

thanks for sharing de paradise . inspiring. How did you start feeding yourself again? What did you eat first and second etc.day (if you feel like sharing..)?

Fasting heals that is so true.

[GrandmasterP]

Vegan face is usually 'kinda hungry'.

 

[suninmyeyes]

Vegan face is usually 'kinda hungry'.

Why?

[GrandmasterP]

Just going by the vegans we know. They always look 'kinda hungry'.

Wouldn't suit me, too fond of cheese and eggs. Being lifelong veggies and socialising in a milieu where veggies tend to congregate you do meet more than some do. Many veggies have tried vegan and vice versa. We did once stay at a vegan place on a workshop weekend and the food was jolly good but we were glad to get back to our usual fare.

[suninmyeyes]

Just going by the vegans we know. They always look 'kinda hungry'.

Wouldn't suit me, too fond of cheese and eggs. Being lifelong veggies and socialising in a milieu where veggies tend to congregate you do meet more than some do. Many veggies have tried vegan and vice versa. We did once stay at a vegan place on a workshop weekend and the food was jolly good but we were glad to get back to our usual fare.

Being vegan myself and knowing many vegans this just doesnt make any sense to me.

Could it be some sort of reverse psychology at play in this case judging by the rest of your post..I wonder. Anyway dont want to go too off topic as it is a good and informative thread.

[GrandmasterP]

Maybe just a lot of hungry looking vegans round these parts.

No problem, back on topic........