I have ulcerative colitis. We’ve talked to this before (You can read more details here.) This post is not really about that though. This post is a countdown to something my sister-in-law Mandy and I are about to start something that will be one of the most-challenging tests of self-control for me in all of life. We’re doing a 40-day clear-liquid fast, starting this Monday (April 25th) and ending on Friday (June 3rd).
*deep breath*…*sigh*….*screams*
I have to be 100% honest with you that I’m petrified. I’ve done a variety of things in my life, but this will be one of the greatest tests of my life.
Why am I doing this? I have ulcerative colitis, and my system has been bleeding almost constantly for the last 2.5 years. I need a break. How can I let myself heal internally if I don’t stop putting food through it?
So, what does this clear-liquid diet involve? For 40 days, I’ll be drink liquid I can see through. This includes water, tea, sports drinks, fruit juices, broth, light-colored sodas, etc. This does not allow me to have veggie/tomato juice, dark sodas, coffee, and anything that would get my stomach processing foods.
Don’t worry; I won’t be starving myself. I can have calories, I can have salt, I can have sugars. I will be keeping tabs on my weight, keep track of my calories/nutrition, visiting the doctor a few times, and staying accountable to Mandy.
I’ll be blogging throughout the whole process as I struggle through it, so please use my blog posts as reminders to pray me through this time.
Thoughts?
Responses?
Questions?
Making My Boast 
Wow. That does sound scary. I’ll be praying for you and I hope it helps you a lot!
What about protein? And fats? Our bodies are made of these, we need them. I’d go big on the broths – they are excellent for healing the digestive tract. Have you read the book, “The Maker’s Diet” by Jordan Rubin? Excellent resource for anyone dealing with digestive issues – he had Crohn’s disease, Chronic candidiasis, and many other issues and regained his health through a whole foods diet that allowed his intestines to heal. Plus, he is a believer.
I hope your fast goes well!