Aug

My Water Fast, Day 20

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Yesterday we all went Six Flags Great Adventure. For those of you who are not familiar with Six Flags, it’s a large amusement park. The girls had a great time. I took my oldest daughter on her first grown up roller coaster and we have a nice snap shot to capture the milestone. In the beginning of the day I admit I had some difficulty. I was out of breath, sluggish and dizzy. I didn’t think I was going to make it. I drank about a liter of water and it was like I woke up all of the sudden; for the rest of the day I was spry, light-footed and enjoying the day.

When we first arrived at the park I was trailing twenty feet behind everyone else. And by the end of the day everyone was twenty feet behind me.

I, of course, realize the importance of water. My entire fast is based on consuming water, but I didn’t realize I was that dehydrated. It was hot and humid, except I wasn’t sweating. I really didn’t know what to think of my experience. I just needed a lot of water.

Another thing I noticed while in the park is the amount of unhealthy food people were consuming. The park is loaded with burgers, fries, cotton candy, funnel cake, candy and soda. There are healthy alternatives for us few people in large amusement parks. Six Flags had a Panda Express, this Chinese restaurant carries vegetarian food, and some snack stands had organic snacks and healthy children menus. If you are planning to attend one of these parks the best choice you can make is reaching for something healthy. We walked around for over 6 hours and carrying around a stomach full of junk food will just ruin your experience.

Nevertheless, we had a great time.