So I did this based on Yasmins journal post. I love how detailed it is!
Intro
Hello everyone! My name is Ashley and I want to do this water fast because in recent years my weight has really gone up. I want to stop it before it gets too out of hand. I need to regain control of my life and start to really care about my health.
History
During my first year and a half of undergrad I didn’t gain weight. I was was 120 lb (54 kg). I’m 5’2 or 157.5 cm so that was a pretty good weight for me. I wanted to lose a little belly fat and be more toned but besides that I could wear what I wanted without feeling self conscious. I worked out a few times a week and was proud that I hadn’t gained any weight since graduating high school. Then during winter break of my second year (halfway though my second year) I ate a lot of good food and came back to school and had gained 30 lb (about 13-14 kg). That was in a matter of one month. Crazy!
From that time (2015) to now I’ve gained a little more than 80 lb (36 kg). I’ll go back and forth with dieting and lose a few pounds one week and gain even more the next week.
Struggles
I can eat healthy all day (mostly) but at night those cravings set it and I lose all the progress I had made during the day. I also have pretty unsupportive friends I hang out with. I know I am ultimately the only one who can control my actions but I have literally had donuts shoved into my mouth by a friend. I have turned down snacks my friends were offering and told them repeatedly I don’t want it and how I’m trying to lose weight and it’s too late for me to have junk food since it’s night time and eventually they broke me down by constantly telling me to eat it. Or if we go out to eat one friend will stop by the grocery store to pick up a bunch of snacks and will buy things she knows I like to have as dessert after a meal. This friend is also a lot smaller than me and so it’s very frustrating.
Goal
I am currently 199.6 lb (90.5 kg) and I am 5’2” or 157.5 cm (10/27/2019). My ultimate goal is 115 lb (52 kg).
Plan
I will start the water fast on Monday October 28, 2019. Today is the weekend and I had someone come visit me also it’s homecoming at my university and it’s the last one I will experience since I’m graduating in a few weeks! So tomorrow morning will be my first day.
My goal is to do the fast for 2 days since it’s my first one but I would like to ultimately do it for 5 days this rounds. And do either 1 or 2 days each week.
How I feel rn
I’ve very excited! I’ve taken before photos and I’ve done my measurements. I’m not expecting dramatic weight lose but hoping to feel less bloated and to begin feeling more in control.
How will I feel once I achieve my goal
I will feel more in control and proud of myself for taking my health seriously.
Daily affirmation
I am beautiful at every size. I’m taking back control of my life by choosing, carefully, when I eat and what I eat. The foods I put in my body shows just how much I really care about myself. It’s not about restricting foods, it’s about having less of ones that aren’t the best options. I am capable of anything I set my my mind to. I can do this.