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21-DAY CHALLENGE Continued from page 31 Getting Ready for the Three-Day Fast There are several things you can do to get the best results from your fast. 1 - Plan for It Check your calendar and be sure that at the end of the 21 days, you have no commitments and can plan three days that will be as stress-free as possible. Your body needs to rest and rebuild during your three water fast days, so arrange to have some time away from work. You might even want to go away for three days and do something completely different and relaxing. 2 - Prepare Psychologically Your brain reacts to all situations whether they are real or created only in your mind. Even though the situations may not be real, your mind, by default, makes your body think they are; and your body responds accordingly. Preparing psychologically is the most important thing you can do to get ready for your fasting days. If you’re not prepared for the journey, don’t go. If you haven’t counted the cost, don’t do it. Facing Opposition You will likely face some opposition to your get-healthy plan. Often family and friends will say things like, “If you don’t eat you’ll die,” or “If you stop eating, you’ll get weak.” People don’t like change and tend to fear what they don’t understand. Do your best to educate those closest to you and help relieve their fears. HEALTHY FROM INSIDE OUT by Doctors Rudy & Jeanie Davis 14-Part DVD Set: $168.00 Singles: $14.00 We have all heard about the advantages of fresh air, water, proper food, and exercise, but have you ever heard how these things affect your brain; or that there is more to water than just water; or have you learned how to have the most powerful, high- potency foods growing right in your own house for only pennies? For a full list of DVD titles or to order visit: amazingdiscoveries.org or call 1-866-572-9457 32 How You Will Feel The fact is fasting for three days won’t kill you. You might feel hungry the first day. You might even feel weak. If you feel weak, rest. Sleepiness can happen if your body is doing major restoration work in your vital organs. If you liver isn’t working right, for example, you might have an overwhelming urge to sleep so that your body can repair damaged cells in your liver. If your body feels tired, give it the rest it needs. We don’t need to fear what’s good for us. We should fear what’s bad for us. Guidelines for the Three-Day Fast After taking 21 days to supercharge your cells with powerful nutrients, your body will be ready for three days of fasting. To get the greatest benefits from your fast minimize distractions, do some non-strenuous exercise, breathe deeply and have a positive attitude. Minimize Distractions • Take the 3 days off from work, • Unplug the TV, • Don’t read the newspaper, • Get rid of any annoyances or hindrances that might prevent you from resting and relaxing. Exercise Focus on gentle exercise like light walking and deep breathing during your fast. You should not do anything that requires massive amounts of energy. Other Recommendations • Make sure you’ve got lots of fresh air in the building you’re in so you can breathe deeply throughout the day. • Spend time outdoors, if possible. Different Kinds of Fasting If you feel you cannot do a water-only fast, consider trying one of these fasts. Your body will still receive nutrition, but it will also have some extra energy to devote to healing and repair work. The same guidelines given for doing the three-day water fast apply to each of these fasts.