Lynnet Bannion wrote:
> I've been truly amazed since eating paleo AND low-carb for the last few
> months that 1 or 2 day fasting, which used to make me feel like death
> warmed-over,
> now actually increases my energy level.  I feel jazzed and a little restless, but
> not drained at all.  I've had hypoglycemic episodes for at least 30 years.

Thank you for sharing your experience.  I know that fasting is still
stressful for me, even on a low-carb diet, though I could probably
endure it better than I once did (especially if I avoided juice).

> I've started fasting on each new moon, as a way of connecting with the cycles
> of nature.  This is possible now, which wasn't before.
> I'm guessing my previous reaction to fasting was actually to the drop from
> high to no carb.  Since I'm already low carb (30g or less a day), this little
> drop doesn't make a difference.

This may be too personal a question, but do you consistently fast during
a particular phase of your cycle?  I ask this because many women find
that their metabolism shifts during their menstrual cycle.

Cheers,
-- Aaron Wieland