Question about fasting

[Guest guest]

For those who have had more experience with water fasting than I have: Is

it a good idea to do a water fast when the weather is as cold as it is now &

is projected through the next several days? I'd been planning on doing a

water fast beginning the first, and going for a few days. I'm having second

thoughts, given the weather forecast.

 

Thanks -

 

Sue

[Guest guest]

Fresh air is good during a fast (actually, any time,) so keeping a

window open near you is good. It may chill the room you are in a bit,

but would be beneficial. You may want to offset the cold with a

portable heater. If you're in bed with lots of blankets, it's not so

bad.

 

Daily sun on the skin is also a benefit, but not always easy in

Seattle, especially when it's cold. The Essene teachings suggest

fresh air and sunshine on the entire body. That's a bit tough at

35-40 degrees!

 

I had scheduled myself a fast after Thanksgiving. The ideal would be

to do it when (or where) it is warm and sunny, but that was not the

case for me. I did it when it worked best for my schedule. If the

timing works best for you now, go for it. A warm bed will offset the

cold outside.

 

Jeff

 

 

>Is it a good idea to do a water fast when the weather is as cold as

>it is now & is projected through the next several days? I'd been

>planning on doing a water fast beginning the first, and going for a

>few days. I'm having second thoughts, given the weather forecast.

[Guest guest]

For me the determining factor would be the amount of work (heavy

labor) I would be doing. If your work schedule is light, then it

would be a good time. If you're like me, I stay inside anyway when

it is really cold out.

 

Ron Koenig

Bellevue

 

RawSeattle , " Sue Aberle " <sue@a...> wrote:

> For those who have had more experience with water fasting than I

have: Is it a good idea to do a water fast when the weather is as

cold as it is now & is projected through the next several days? I'd

been planning on doing a water fast beginning the first, and going

for a few days. I'm having second thoughts, given the weather

forecast.

>

> Thanks -

>

> Sue

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Jeff.

 

Now if I can just keep my husband in the same room with that open window,

maybe I'll have a warm bed! (Or keep the cats in there...)

 

I went out walking yesterday in the sunshine. I normally try to get out

around Green Lake or along the Burke-Gilman Trail near Woodinville on my day

off (Monday), usually around midmorning. It was too cold then, so I waited

until after 1:30, and it was STILL too cold!! I walked anyway, but not for

as long as I normally would. The sun was out and beautiful, but the heat

just wasn't there. I'll be glad when it starts getting higher in the sky

again, so we get a little more of the warmth.

 

I'm just feeling like I need to clear things out a bit, after all the rich &

mixed foods of the holiday season, even the raw foods. With Thursday being

a holiday, and I've kept my church schedule to a minimum this week, I only

will have one work day during the time of the fast. I know it's not ideal

to work while fasting, but when I work Tuesdays through Fridays, and often

have heavier church commitments on Sundays and rehearsals Thursday evenings

(not this week), this seems to be the least of the proverbial evils. Lent

would be a more appropriate time, but then I have the rehearsals, extra

services, no holidays, etc., so that doesn't work well either.

 

Sue

 

Fresh air is good during a fast (actually, any time,) so keeping a

window open near you is good. It may chill the room you are in a bit,

but would be beneficial. If you're in bed with lots of blankets, it's not so

bad.

 

Daily sun on the skin is also a benefit, but not always easy in

Seattle, especially when it's cold. That's a bit tough at

35-40 degrees! [Or less!! BRRR!!]

[Guest guest]

Sue , If it fits with your plans it would be better

during warmer weather i would think . Then you may be

more inclined to witness the beautiful outdoors more

and with perhaps the heightened sense of awareness one

can get during fasting. But could be done whether it

is cold or not. Best wishes ! John

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Winter is a perfect time to fast for me. I have been doing it the past six

years and once before in Mexico though. With the dark long nights I think

this is the season for hibernation and it feels good to spend more time in

bed under warm covers. Summer time is so much fun. I don't want to take time

out for fasting and miss out any activities, farmers' market, berry picking,

hiking, camping, festivals, etc. I had to miss out New Years Eve party for

fasting though.

 

Helen

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" Sue Aberle " <sue

<RawSeattle >

Tuesday, December 30, 2003 8:06 AM

[RawSeattle] Question about fasting

 

 

> For those who have had more experience with water fasting than I have: Is

> it a good idea to do a water fast when the weather is as cold as it is now

&

> is projected through the next several days? I'd been planning on doing a

> water fast beginning the first, and going for a few days. I'm having

second

> thoughts, given the weather forecast.

>

> Thanks -

>

> Sue

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>With Thursday being

>a holiday, and I've kept my church schedule to a minimum this week, I only

>will have one work day during the time of the fast. I know it's not ideal

>to work while fasting...

 

It's certainly best to lay down and do nothing during the fast to

allow the body to do it's best work. Last year I did a five day water

fast. I didn't have the luxury of a week of vacation to use, but did

have three days. I worked the first two days of my fast, then gave my

body a break. I finally had the opportunity to do an extended fast

without having to do anything. It's much better that way. If you have

to work 1 day, I'm sure it'll still be worth it.

 

Jeff