Good news! The vegetable broth did the trick and gave me more energy. I could get outside in the shade and read for about three hours this afternoon. I had my weekly visit with my doctor, and we decided I would continue on broth for the remainder of my fast. The vegetable broth will not take me out of fasting but will support my electrolytes and hydrate me. The only side effect is that it stimulates my appetite, but I can handle it.
For those worried, please know that all patients here are closely observed. I get my blood and urine checked weekly. I see three different providers daily who check my vitals and monitor me. There is a medical line available 24 hours a day. True North has been fasting people for 40 years, so they have plenty of experience. There is room here for 60 people, and it is constantly full of people on their health journey. Some people fast and feel energized. Apparently, I am not one of them.
