Well, it turns out the pain I was having was actually a UTI. Apparently, I was supposed to be adding water to the juice I drank to avoid dehydration. I think it is likely that dehydration caused the infection. So, now I am on anti-biotics. Yesterday I didn't have any juice. I just drank water, almond milk (which I made, and is mostly water), soy milk and had some organic vegetable broth. I am feeling 40% better.
I think however that I didn't strain the almond milk well enough, and the particles have activated the digestive system, which is causing me to feel hungry this morning.
I am also wondering if perhaps all the juice I had been drinking upset my bladder, which could indicate I may have Interstitial Cystitis. I sincerely hope that is not the case. I am considering transitioning my diet back on to that again when I break my fast just to see what happens... If it helps, I'll be stuck on the diet the rest of my life, or until they find a cure for IC. Likely though, IC is not the case, as I already have medical tests confirming another diagnosis. However, I have heard of people having both PN and IC. So, I just want to cover my bases. This is a good time to do that.
My stomach looks flatter, but I have not noticed much of a difference in my measurements. Just a slight difference. I am not sure what to make of it.
On the detoxification side, I have noticed some signs that it is starting to work. I'll spare you the details.
I am not sure if I will make it the whole 14 days on this fast. The boyfriend told me he misses eating with me, and after this infection business I am wondering if I am doing the right thing or not. I don't want to harm my body. There is detoxification occuring, however I wonder if the weight loss is all fluid and digestive content loss. I should had been drinking water all this time. I am so horrible about that. I need to be drinking water despite how much I hate doing so.
I am becoming conflicted about this, and I am unsure of what direction I want to take with it.
Also, no new euphoric experiences.
I don't know if I mentioned this or not, but on Sunday I had half of an avocado and 1/3 of a banana. I think it gave me some much needed good fats and potasium into my system.
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