Frequently Asked Questions

F.A.S.T.I.N.G.

Friends Assisting Support To Initiate Never-ending Growth

1. Why do I need to go thorough this program?

A nutritional transformation requires diligence and support in breaking old habits that have been with you most of your life. This unique one-year program will take you beyond and outside of the Standard American Diet (SAD) traditions by learning what foods are right for your body. Through the guidance of your spirit, and the power of your mind, you will learn to listen to your body and address your body’s nutritional needs, rather than the body’s superficial cravings. This program will desensitize compulsive and uncontrollable desires to frequently consume foods that have no nutritional value. You will learn how and why SAD fertilizes the body for a breeding ground of preventable diseases such as Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Digestive Disorders, Depression, Heart Disease, and various types of Cancers.

2. What will I experience during the fast?

When you fast, chemical changes occur and your experience will depend upon the type of fast. The body goes through 3 Phases:

Phase I - Re-orientation: The first 3 days your system starts to change the pH of your stomach, moving it toward a more alkaline state. You may experience hunger, headaches, increased urination, and light-headedness as the body moves into Phase II.

Phase II - The Elimination: This phase depends on the toxicity of your body prior to fasting and the number of prescription and over-the-counter-drugs you have taken. The liver begins to purge itself of harmful chemicals by dumping these destructive substances into the bloodstream for elimination.

Phase III - The Deep Tissue Cleansing: Phase III is the flushing of the kidneys of cellular ash and debris. You will experience a feeling of increased energy, lessening of pain in your joints, and a mental and spiritual attitude that is enhanced to care for the body.
Your Body Will Feel Alive and Renewed!

3. What else will I learn from the program during the time between fasts?

The fast is your catalyst for change. It is your foundation to help keep you on track while you are breaking old habits. As a Friend of F.A.S.T.I.N.G., and as a commitment to yourself and others in the program, you will be required to attend educational and informative classes on whole food nutrition, supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies . These classes are held the second Tuesday and fourth Sunday of every month for the year. By attending these classes you will be around like-minded individuals who will give you the necessary support to make positive lifestyle changes.

4. How can I obtain more information and become a Friend of F.A.ST.I.N.G.?

Attend an informational meeting! These meetings are held throughout the year to further explain how the program works and educate you on the benefits you will receive. BECOME A FRIEND OF FASTING Please accept this invitation of whole health as an opportunity to obtain support and learn how you can RE-EDUCATE YOUR MIND, RE-DIRECT YOUR BODY and RE-DESIGN YOUR LIFE for VIBRANT HEALTH. Friends of F.A.S.T.I.N.G. meet at Samuel Merritt Health Education Center in Oakland California. Please contact us to find out when we will be holding the next Informational Meeting, and to learn how you can become a friend of F.A.S.T.I.N.G. today! We care about your health! Call (510) 654-6629 or email gkamil2000@yahoo.com.

5. What are Friends of F.A.S.T.I.N.G. saying?

"The FASTING Group genuinely changed my outlook, not only on health and eating correctly, but fitness also. I look forward to fasting at the beginning of each season. Fasting has made me aware of what types of food I can put into my body. I now have a new outlook on food. Fasting has improved my attitude and state of mind and my energy level is amazing. Healthy fasting is infinitely more effective than dieting because I did not feel deprived or hungry. Again thanks to Gloria and the FASTING Group." - Juanita Robinson