Athena's Journal (March Challenge)

[Athena]

I am participating in this months challenge

Currently I am at 16hr, I will be checking in here daily for accountability.

I am fasting to overcome my food/sugar addiction, to regain my health, to lose weight, to activate autophagy, and to be able to go hiking with my kids this summer.

At the beginning of my waterfasting journey a few months ago I was 257lbs, my current weight is 222lbs and my end goal is 135lbs. I do not have a weight loss goal for this fast and will only be doing a weigh in once per week anything more causes to much stress for me.

My goals for today are

1. to make through the day without giving into food cravings
2. to read at least 4 chapters of my book
3. to do some meditation and stretching before bed

[Athena]

Well day two is here and feeling good, I am determined to complete all days of this months challenge.
Feeling a little tired today but that is noraml for me on days 2 and 3, so going to take it easy today.

My goals for today are

1. make it through the day without giving in to food cravings
2. do so cleaning/organizing
3. read at least 4 chapters of my book
4. do some meditation

[Freedumb]

Welcome. it appears you have made some significant Vance meant already. Way to go! !

[Kattystrong]

Im also on day 2, so far I feel good, not tired. Day 3 and 4 are harder for me.

[Freedumb]

It was 10 days into my fast before I stopped feeling hungry all the time. The first days are the hardest.

[Kattystrong]

I want to fast all throughout the month of march.

[Athena]

So today was a no good very bad day like seriously bad, and my kids made garlic bread which is a favorite of mine that I had to smell for like and hour but I made it through.
I am surprised because emotional eating on carbs is a big problem for me normally.

[Kattystrong]

Me too, everything smells so strong to me.

[Freedumb]

You have the resolve to do this!

[Athena]

On day 3
For some reason I was waking up all night (6 times), yet this morning I had more energy than I have had in a very long time. It is now 4:45pm and feeling totally tired. Will be taking it easy the rest of the evening.

My goals for today

1. do not give in to cravings
2. work 6hr at APC
   3)meditation

[Freedumb]

Great picture👏🏻

[Athena]

Woke up with a bit of a headache so I’m taking some electrolytes and sipping water atm, other than that feeling good so far on day 4 of my fast.

My goals today are

1. do not give in to cravings
2. meditation
3. read at least 4 chaperts of my new book

Also on my to do list is take my sis to the doctor and work a half day at the school division.

Affirmation for today: I choose to fast, I choose a life of longevity. I am prepared to reap the many benefits of fasting.

[NaPa29]

Congrats on Overcoming a Major Fasting/ Weight Loss Obstacle today !!! (Re. Kids and garlic bread:)

[Yasemin]

Yessssss Athena!!!

So proud of you with the journalling!!! you got this!!

So far so good? You’re doing amazing dealing with your first couple obstacles!!!

• Yas

[Athena]

So it has been a few days, I have not been having the best time to be honest (personal stuff). I did break my fast but am back on now this is day 2 for me. Feeling a little disappointed in myself but have decided not to let this bump completely derail me. Despite my impulsive break I have lost 6lbs so far. I restarted my life app timer and I can still get in a 21 day fast in March so that is my goal. I made a mistake but I am going to finish strong!

My goals for today are

1. do not give in to cravings
2. clean/organize my house
3. spend some quality family time with my kids

Today’s affirmation : I am achieving the goals I set for myself by fasting.

[Athena]

Feeling kinda blah this morning, no energy, no motivation to do anything still sticking with the fast though.

this was my view this morning on my walk to work #weneedspring -10°c right now which is not helping my mood. It did however wake me up so that is something I guess.

My goals for today are

1. do not give in to cravings
2. do some light exercise

Affirmation: by fasting I am initiating positive changes in my life.

[Athena]

Goodmorning
Still going strong and feeling good, except for being cold. Will definitely have to layer up for work today.

My goals for today are

1. do not give in to cravings
2. do light exercising (30 day challenge)
3. do some meditation before bed

Affirmation : Fasting cleanses my body and sole, with a lighter body and sole I can better appreciate my blessings in life.

[Athena]

Well I did not do my 30 day challenge exercise today, but I did a ton of walking. I had to drop off paperwork downtown so I decided to walk it.

[Athena]

Feeling good today

Goals for today:

1. do not give into cravings
2. work on budget/debt repayment plan
3. do a light workout
4. read at least 3 chapters of my book

[Athena]

Feeling stressed out and worrying about if I will be able to feed my kids. I know how to fast and can do so for a long while bit my kids cant and this is what I see in all the stores where I live today. Kinda unrelated but felt I needed to share.
On the fasting note still doing well here.