Fasting Journal : Fasting Center International

FASTING REJUVENATES A SKEPTICAL, RETIRED AMERICAN AIRBORNE/SPECIAL FORCES WARRIOR FROM DECLINE AT 60!

     [NOTE: Many of us, once we've arrived at Life's 'Back Nine,' find ourselves, at least physicially, on a downhill slide from which there seems to be no recovery. Exercise has become a fading memory, while weight increases its uncomfortable presence, and our deteriorating condition begins to 'speak' to us in ways we can no longer ignore. Still, we lack the motivation to break out of our lethargy, and reclaim the healthier being we can still recall having been. As so often happens after one qualifies for membership in AARP (the American Association of Retired Persons), it takes the medical emergency of a loved one or close friend to snap us back to attention, vis a vis our own deteriorating health and well-being. Such was the case with one of America's premier, career soldiers--a former Airborne-Ranger from the Army's elite Special Forces, finally relaxing after a lifetime of service to his country, into a Hawaiian retirement with his wife. Here is his story, written one month after completing FCI's 30-day Program, which he'd begun, as do so many his age, with the healthy skepticism he'd developed over his first six decades.]

     "Dennis: Now that the fast is about one month behind me, it is time to give you an after-action status report. I started to say testimonial, but that word is really not in my vocabulary. I think perhaps for your readers, the first thing to understand is that I was very skeptical about your Program. Because FCI requires a fee, and with so much fraud today, I was concerned about a ripoff. I was also skeptical about the claims. However, all of the claims came true.

     "At age 60, with some aches and pains, and starting to put on weight, I even found myself huffing and puffing after very little physical activity. I knew it was time to do something about my condition. Nevertheless, I could not find the motivation. Suddenly, within two weeks, two of my friends, both 60 and retired from the Army, had to have angioplasty procedures. That shock made my decision easy. I got on the Net, started a search, and found FCI. My objective was to lose weight and get back into shape. I was trying to find the guy who used to be "200 lbs. of rompin' stompin' airborne hell and romance." I had no interest in spirituality or antitoxins.

     "Even though I was unsure about FCI, I did sign up. The data arrived immediately by FedEx. I had several false starts, because my social calendar kept getting in the way. I felt I had to partake at dinners and other social functions. However, I changed all of that by finally just telling myself: 'Get with it, George!' Thus, having finally put my priorities in order, I completed the transition, and started the fast. This guy Dennis kept the e-mail humming, including data about fasting and what was happening to my body. The more I read, the more engrossed I became.

     "Soon, I was fully into this fast, without any hunger, and the pounds started rolling off. The sky seemed to be clearer, and our island seemed to have a beauty that had been missing for years. Could it be that this old Airborne-Ranger, Special Forces guy was losing his grip, and becoming caught up in this spiritual hocus-pocus? About that time, after some tacit e-mail with Dennis, I found out that he had also been an 82d Airborne Division trooper in his younger days. In fact, we were most likely in the All-American Division at the same time. After that, the fraternal trust with Dennis was absolute.

     "Everything that Dennis said would happen did happen. I followed the fast in every detail, including its suggestion to exercise moderately, which I am still following (now walking a brisk 30 mins. each day, plus back to working out 60 mins. every other day). Now that I've completed the fast, I can assure you that you will never regret doing it. The most amazing thing was that I had no hunger! To my friends, I now say: 'You must do yourself one of the biggest favors in your life; send FCI your payment and get with the Program. You will loose as much weight as you want; feel better than when you were half your present age, and have a clear mind--unencumbered. All I can say is do it! It is easy. You will thank yourself 1000 times.

    "During the fast, my wife and I had the opportunity to attend two large formal dinners, plus three cocktail parties. Not one morsel of food entered my mouth, I might add, much to the amazement of those few who knew. While mingling, I carried a glass of orange juice, just to appear social, and during dinner, just moved the salad around and later had the server pick it up. Interestingly, no one realized it had gone uneaten, so I used the same ruse with the main course. My spouse fully supported my fast; had she not, it could have been difficult for me. Whenever we traveled, I just took my juice along. The Program was worth every penny. Also, I got onboard with the Program's/Dennis's suggestion to avoid chemically-toxic produce/foods whenever possible, and have found a good organic food store.

     "I hope this is helpful. Seldom can we do something for ourselves. Doing the FCI juice-fast was the best thing I have done for myself in years. I have recommended the Program to friends, and if you know of someone on the fence or in doubt, feel free to have him or her e-mail me (through FCI). And Dennis, thanks for staying with me; you did a great job! Aloha, George F. Vickers"

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