[NOTE: In today's fast-paced, high-anxiety societies our species has
created, where both parents working fulltime is the rule, rather than
the exception, couples--especially those juggling careers with young
toddlers who also demand tons of energy--all wonder, quite
legitimately, how prolonged fasting will affect them. Will they be
weak? Unable to work, or keep up with their kids? A young couple
who recently did prolonged fasting Programs together at FCI, had all
of these questions, plus more. To their amazement, however, not
only did both their energy levels increase, but they were individually
blown away by the many additional, unanticipated benefits
which scientific, therapeutic fasting confers upon anyone
with the courage to simply do the discipline this marvelous,
self-improvement technique requires. . .albeit for a very brief period,
in comparison with all the incredible blessings bestowed. Here, an
Australian married to an American, living and working in southern
California, decided they'd buck up their courage and take a chance,
having long felt that fasting was logically the detoxing they
both needed to do.]
"My husband and I recently completed
our first fast with FCI. I had water-fasted previously, for up to 3
days, but by the third day, I was always too scared to continue,
feeling shaky, dizzy, and hungry. This experience was so
completely different! The calm, centered, relaxed feeling throughout
the entire fast was something neither of us wanted to end! The
physical comfort and inner stillness were amazing.
"As we did the fast together, we felt
connected, loving, and very peaceful; moods disappeared, and
outside events just bounced off us. Obviously, too, the weight loss
was miraculous! My husband looks years younger; his face is the
handsome one from 5 years ago, when we were married. Our skin
has improved, and our hair--every day is a great hair day!
"With both of us working, plus taking
care of our toddlers, we're on the go every minute of every day,
and this fast helped us have more energy, and to get more done.
We had lots of ideas just 'pop' into our heads, about all kinds of
things. I looked at everything around me in my life with a clearer
perspective, making all kinds of small improvements, which really add
up. For example, I suddenly realized how uncomfortable and
squashed I was at my work desk, and completely changed
my office around, ordered ergonomic furniture, raised the height of
my computer, and I love my new ergonomic chair!
"This fast is the pot of gold at the
end of the rainbow, as far as I'm concerned; I've been searching
for something like this for years. Comments from people--in regard
to the weight we lost--are great! Walking was all the exercise I
needed to do. I'd read previously about fasting, but it seemed like
one had to go to an expensive spa and be monitored there daily,
etc., or that it was too complicated for someone with an ordinary,
busy life. This is so easy, and you get into the swing of it
right away.
"Now, we're really looking forward to
getting to the beach this summer; if you're down there, we're the
really slim, healthy looking couple running around like crazy after the
18-month and 3-year-old boys!
"All I can say, to anyone thinking about
this, is GO FOR IT! You don't know how fantastic you're
going to feel! . . .Like my husband says about me, I've gone from 'a
little chubby' to 'absolutely beautiful,' as he's having people now tell
him: 'She's your wife?!' Well, that does it for me! Thanks,
Dennis; you're our hero.
"We wish you all the success in the
world with FCI, Dennis, because humanity needs this so badly. It's
amazing to think that this most basic thing--eating--if done
intelligently, could have a huge impact on
everything--health, thought, relationships, culture, politics,
economy, violence, longevity, art, society, etc.
"Thanks again, and peace be with you.
Beverley & Bryan Stone"