10-Day Water Fast

NinaZ · February 12, 2022, 6:27pm

I am starting a 10-day water fast tomorrow. Had too many unsuccessful attempts since the New Year but am determined this time. Feel free to join me

kim_luis · February 13, 2022, 4:56pm

I will join tomorrow but I will drink vegan protein shakes (not more than 500kcal a day) and take electrolytes and vitamins. This helps me stay on track for a longer time.

Are you allright?

NinaZ · February 13, 2022, 7:23pm

Hi Kim,
Oh, I caved in after 42 hours in. Restarting again. No more excuses this time . Glad to hear you are starting your fast ! How many days are you planning to do?

kim_luis · February 13, 2022, 8:26pm

I don’t really have a goal but 10 days would be awesome
If my body says “no” after 5 days, that’s okay too

NinaZ · February 14, 2022, 1:02pm

I think this is a good strategy. Listen to your body and set realistic goals😊.

kim_luis · February 14, 2022, 1:45pm

Thank you
Is your goal still 10 days?

NinaZ · February 14, 2022, 2:21pm

Ideally, yes. But 7 days will be an achievement too. I am going to take baby steps so I don’t get discouraged by number “10.” I need to get through first 72 hours and then I know it will be easier. So to reach day 4 is the goal minimum right now.
What about you? How are you feeling today?

kim_luis · February 14, 2022, 2:40pm

I’m feeling well today but I think too much about eating. I know that I will feel better if I just make it through a couple days of fasting and that brings me more joy than overeating.

NinaZ · February 14, 2022, 3:01pm

Same here. It is especially challenging not to think about food in a cold weather (freezing in NYC today). But we can do this .

kim_luis · February 14, 2022, 4:09pm

Yeeesss, we’re strong

kim_luis · February 15, 2022, 3:57pm

Hey, I hope you’re doing well

NinaZ · February 15, 2022, 4:45pm

Hi Kim, I am well . Feeling really hungry at this point but it is tolerable. How are you today? Day 3 for you, I believe (?)

kim_luis · February 15, 2022, 4:55pm

I am well too My hunger isn’t such a big problem, but my appetite is
Tea helps me a bit with cravings. It’s almost day 3 for me Right now I’m at 47 hours of my fast. How about you?

NinaZ · February 15, 2022, 6:00pm

I am 47 hours in too . Looks like we started same time))))!

kim_luis · February 15, 2022, 11:37pm

so cool

NinaZ · February 16, 2022, 4:25pm

Day 3 - not enjoying it…, at all. Hopefully these hunger waves will pass soon . Looking forward to Day 4.

kim_luis · February 16, 2022, 6:31pm

Same… and sleep last night was awful too
I hope day 4 will be better

NinaZ · February 16, 2022, 6:48pm

Oh, sorry to hear you didn’t sleep well. I take sleeping beauty by Love Wellness before bed and it really helps to fall asleep faster and I don’t wake up during the night. Assuming the bottle label does not lie, It only contains magnesium, valerian root and melatonin. So I don’t think it would somehow interfere with my fast.

kim_luis · February 17, 2022, 12:57pm

Thank you for your advice I already take melatonin and magnesium before sleep but sometimes it doesn’t help. I have been suffering from sleep disturbances since my childhood so this is the main problem. It’s getting worse during a fast but that’s okay. Last night I slept much better
How are you feeling today?

Lenaa · February 17, 2022, 5:59pm

Hi, I just found this forum. I’m on day 4 of a water fast.
I’d like to go 10 days ideally. I’m taking it one day at a time though.
I get really cold when I fast. I’m all bundled up right now.