Day 1 done 
Getting day 1 used to be easy, not so much this year. So today was a good day. I’m going through the rest of September and all of October (fasting through my birthday - giving myself the gift of health). There will be difficult days, I’ve done long fasts before but there are also good days. Have to remember to just take one day at a time. My anxiety and depression has been through the roof for 2 months. I have genuinely been afraid of some of my thoughts of worthlessness. Fasting helps my anxiety, it’s something in the world I can control - my mind can control fasting which eventually helps control my moods - but to get to that place I have to train my mind out of the games, bargaining and silence the negative voice and self talk.
40 day fast - ready to reset mood, hormones and self worth
Day 2- done
Really proud of myself. I didn’t quit, I got my period which usually is an excuse as is the evening meal with my family - this evening my husband prepped lasagne, I stayed strong. I didn’t workout today (I was sore from yesterday) except I went for a walk during the day to absorb some sunshine 
. If I feel energised tomorrow, then I will train whilst the boys eat dinner which is usually a trigger time for me. I’d like to keep my hard earned muscle mass. Keto stix showed I was in ketosis this morning - normally I don’t go into ketosis until late into day 2 (even if i worked out day 1). Perhaps the full body workout and using my airbike (works arms and legs -love it!) depletes glycogen better than my usual run would.
Daily reminder: first train the mind, the body will follow.
Hey sbr. Well done! im day 33, it’s getting super hard, cravings, hardest part is you can’t even look forward to the end, lol there is no end, it’s a lifestyle now 
You should be proud! Yes you just keep trying, that is all we can do, the number of times i just wanted to quit! argh! all these people working out phew…i can’t keep up! I feel way behind! how on earth do you do it? is there something am missing? I feel tired reading what you did. on a wonderful note you are doing phenomenal!!! keep it up!!!
haa haa some one told me i need to start working out, i just felt down loool i have more important priorities, hope am not wrong here? when the time is right i’ll have to won’t i, maybe in the future! wow i would be tempted if my husband did that haa haa good on you!
Wow, you’re doing an amazing job. Can’t wait to see where you go… I’m planning on starting my fast next Monday, so it’s going to be pretty close (
Working out gets harder deeper into the fast. Day 33 is amazing! How is your sleep?
You’ve got this!
Day 3 done
Tough day today. Cramps and exhaustion. I have been really wiped out and miserable all week, but have not been able to get the sleep I’ve needed (kept waking in the middle of the night and unable to get back to sleep until an hour before I’m due up to see the babies off to school). Today I napped from 2-4pm which hasn’t happened in a very long time. I spent the day reading in bed. It’s early evening now and I’m 
. No exercise today, perhaps I’ll have some energy tomorrow.
No problem !
Well done, daybyday! Congratulations of day 33!!!
I am on day 3 of a 42 and maybe longer extended fast. This time, NO food porn, which I succumbed to in previous extended fasting. I wish us all so much success!
How are you doing? I am taking electrolytes to help me adjust to ketosis and extended water fasting. Taking Magnesium in the evening has helped my sleep. I wish you continued progress. You lucid, original post about depression moved me deeply. Your insights, thoughts and reflections have helped me with verbalizing my own struggles. Many thanks.
Electrolytes:heart: are a God send, I don’t think I’d be able to do an extended fast without them.
How are you doing?
I’m trying to figure out how to reduce stressors in my day. Im spending less time in front of screens after work and am reading again. I’d gotten used to working on my computer and then mindlessly watching TV and flicking through Instagram or the news on my iPad. I’m sleeping better for it and thinking through things a bit more (rather than only feeling). It means I have to find another time to write this journal so I can stay consistent (I used to write it in bed) but that’s ok - I’ll figure something out. I’m writing it whilst having my morning coffee today.
How’s it going?
I was incredibly ill all day, vomiting, shaking, stomach ache. I broke my fast just before 5pm and although I feel physical better, I feel heart sick over another failure. Starting again. 
Day 1 
♀and wall sits Walk
In ketosis this morning (blood ketones were 0.6).
I’ve spent the day dusting and vacuuming, working, and managed a 2k walk. As of today, I’ve set myself a target of doing wall squats and gentle weights.
I didn’t feel hungry today but I expect I will tomorrow/Thursday. I’m in the office on Thursday so that will keep me away from the house and any temptation or pity/boredom eating. 
might stop the ACV from tomorrow- I wonder if that caused my horrible symptoms yesterday:woman_shrugging:t4:
I have a few things to do tomorrow which will keep me busy- root touch up, clean bathrooms, catching up on some overdue work I’ve been putting off, and the usual zoom calls. We have a removal company coming in to quote - in case we are able to buy the home we quite like (the sale terms are being negotiated meanwhile the bank that approved us Friday changed their minds Monday morning so, frustratingly, none of it may happen )
Greetings!
I am on day 10 of my 42 (and probably longer) water fast. Yup, I started to get hungry on day 2, and it lasted until the end of day 5. Now my tummy is just empty. So, you are not alone here.
I wish you every success you can imagine for yourself.