Day 1 is coming to a close here at the Buchinger Clinic in Marbella. To say the clinic is beautiful would be an understatement—it’s not only well run but also set on a property that feels almost magical.
I arrived around 1 pm, and after being dropped off, I was immediately checked into my room. Since today is considered a preparation day, I enjoyed a proper lunch and dinner of rice and vegetables. I savored every bite, knowing it would be my last solid meal for the next 10 days. Starting tomorrow, I won’t be chewing any food at all.
My Room
After lunch, I unpacked and went on a guided tour of the grounds. The clinic has everything: a pool, gym, sauna, cold plunge, meditation room, yoga studio, treatment areas, vitamin therapy rooms—the list goes on. And then, of course, there’s the Marbella weather, which is hard to beat: 80 degrees and low humidity.
Later, I met with the nurse, who took my vitals and gave me my schedule for tomorrow. Part of the day will involve staying close to my room while drinking a salt solution (more on that in tomorrow’s post). Afterward, I headed to the gym for a 40-minute workout just to move my body. The clinic encourages guests to stay as active as possible during the fasting process, and I’m hopeful I’ll even get in a couple rounds of golf if energy allows.
One thing that strikes me is how structured life here is. There are classes, activities, and events scheduled throughout the day to help keep you occupied—a thoughtful approach that I imagine makes fasting more manageable. At the moment, there are 115 clients here, from all walks of life: some battling illness, others here to lose weight, and quite a few, like me, simply seeking a total reset.
Here’s a photo I took an hour ago. After my indulgent eating and drinking in Sardinia, I’m feeling a bit bloated. I weigh 179 lbs today, and I’m very curious to see how my body, mind, and spirit transform over the next two weeks.
Time to rest—tomorrow begins the real journey.
Until then,
Dan
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