Day 19

Hi All,

Day 19 is closing out and I am so exhausted. However, I wrestled my kids down to bed so that I can write one last update for the evening. So tonight, I have a small headache and a few body aches..I am not sure if that is part of the fast or due to my weight lifting in the weight room. I becoming so excited about this healthy lifestyle..I have already thought about how I plan to shop and the times that I will eat throughout the day.
 So, according to some research done by my juicing Sista' I am in stage #4. Let's read:

Stage 4 (Day 16 to Day 30)
"The body is completely adapted to the fasting process. There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing periods can be short with many days of feeling good in between. There are days when the tongue is pink and the breath is fresh. The healing work of the organs is being completed. After the detoxification mechanisms have removed the causative agent or render it harmless, the body works at maximum capacity in tissue proliferation to replace damaged tissue. While a short fast will reduce the symptoms, a longer fast can completely heal. Homeostatic balance is at optimum levels. The lymphatic system is clean except for a rare discharge of mucus through the nose or throat. After day 20, the mind is affected. Heightened clarity and emotional balance are felt at this time. Memory and concentration improve."

Reference:

McGregor, T. (2010).The different juice fasting stages of detoxification. Retrieved on June 1, 2012 from http://www.juicefasting.org/detox.htm