Bethy's fasting journal

[Temple]

Hi! My name is Bethy! I plan to do a ten day water fast. I will focus on completing one day at a time. My first 24 hours is starting now.

My biggest temptations/ triggers from past experiences with fasting are:
Chocolate ( my toughest frenemy)
Nuts
Meat (especially beef) and eggs
Berries occasionally
Cooking/ nutrition videos
Cooking for the family

What to do:
Keep my water on hand to sip
Take ACV and supplements every morning
Take electrolytes when needed
Stay busy - sewing, gardening, nap, journal, house cleaning, painting
Say and write my affirmations daily

Why:
Self discipline
Heal my gut/ cure food sensitivities
Break my chocolate and PB addiction
Clear up my acne
Finish my weight loss journey once and for all and only work on maintenance from now on
Live a normal and diet free life
Mental clarity

I have been doing OMAD regularly for many months now. I have water fasted for seven days in the past as well as done a few 48 and 72 hour fast in the past six months. I like the mental clarity I have when fasting. I also love the feeling of self discipline and holding myself to my word.
I do want to reach my weight loss goal before my birthday- June 24! I will water fast today through June 10, take a break, and begin again on June 15 till I reach my goal. During my “break” I will be eating keto as I have been for the past six months.

My biggest challenge is come home from work to a home cooked meal on the table or even worse- needing to prepare it myself. But I know I can do this. I have done it before and can do it again. I AM STRONG, PERSEVERING, AND PATIENT. And above all I offer up my “sadness” about not being able to eat for a few days for my Dad who really needs the prayers right now.

Please and thank you for the support, especially tomorrow afternoon when I get home from work and really meet my biggest challenge - a home cooked meal.
I am strong. I will have success to report tomorrow. God bless.

[Temple]

I’m still going strong! I’m going to go home, take a nap, and avoid the kitchen. No eating today. I’m going to finish my first day strong.

[Temple]

I made it through my first 24 hour fast!!! To be honest I did have a very light “fasted snack”- PB. Yes I avoided the kitchen when I arrived home but helped in the kitchen after my nap and put a little in my mouth. It was uncalled for. I wasn’t even hungry. I just like PB. Tomorrow this will not be repeated. I’m the only one to feed myself and right now I am committed to fasting. To hold myself more accountable - I was 137.6 this morning. I’ll post what I am tomorrow!

[Temple]

Wow! I must have had a lot of water retention. I’m 134.4 this morning! I am fasting well and focused on my goal. I’ve passed up temptation today many times and just keeping myself busy. I’ll post my success this evening. I am strong, persevering, and committed to a clean fast today.

[Temple]

I have completed 48 hours of fasting and am now moving on to the next 72 hour mile stone! I felt pretty good all day- slightly weak, but this evening I got a headache. I almost caved and ate some tuna salad but just took some more electrolytes and made some ginger tea, avoided the kitchen and kept myself busy. I am a little concerned about tomorrow because that is a day I have often caved on in the past and it is also the third day which is usually the hardest. But I have got this. I AM STRONG, persevering and focused on my goals. I will meet my goals. Water, electrolytes, tea, and staying busy 🪡:art:

[Temple]

I slipped up a little. I had two slices of bacon, a handful of cashews, and two tablespoons of pb. But I’m all done now and will continue fasting.

[Temple]

I ended up eating more- meat, salad and a little bit of carbs- very balanced. It was 1,300 calories total between 11 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. I am back on track and determined to have a clean fast tomorrow - no excuses. I realized that I slipped up for a few reasons
I was not drinking enough water.
I did not avoid the kitchen.
I didn’t say or write my affirmations.
I neglected my " to do" and “stay busy” lists
I allowed myself to waver in my mind and a break down of resolve always follows.

Tomorrow’s to do…
Gardening
Report house plants
Clean my car
Write a letter
Do laundry
Do sewing or coloring for the remainder of the time

[Temple]

I am fasting. I have had tea,ACV , water, and electrolytes. I have less than 6 hours to complete this 24 hour fast! I’m going outside again to do the chores I listed yesterday. I am strong. I know how to delay instant gratification. I am focused on my goal.

[Temple]

It’s been a while since I posted but I have been crazy busy. I am still fasting and starting day three!
Affirmations:
I am strong. My mind is clear. I am at my goal weight!
I want only tea, water, and supplements right now. I’ll put off tasting food till I have finished this fast. I’ll be nearly half way through this first week of fasting by tomorrow night! 🪡

[Temple]

I’m still pushing along. It’s not perfect. I did have some pb and guacamole but I’m just going to keep going and not throw in the towel till I’m done!

[Temple]

I broke my fast today. I ate 1,800 calories of a balance of protein, fat, and carbs. I returned to fasting at 4:30 pm. There were a lot of reasons why I broke my fast- one being that I wasn’t hydrated enough. But no more excuses… water.

[Temple]

So tomorrow not a bit, or taste, or lick. A clean fast. I have a to do list and I’ll take a nap. I have five days till my next bite of food.

[Temple]

I’m fasting. I have a slight headache but the salt helped. Only nine more hours left to complete day two. I am in the zone… hyper focused on my goals. Water, salt and goals.

[Temple]

I’m starting day three now! No tastes, licks… I’m hyper focused on my fast.

[Temple]

I broke my fast at 12:30 pm today and restarted at 8 pm. During my eat window I had about 1400 cal of a balanced meal.

[Temple]

I am fasting. I feel best that way. I will be going on retreat this evening. I will be back on Saturday 6/15. During my " break" I will be either water fasting or doing SOS. It has worked well for me in the past- short term.

[Temple]

Ok. I’m back from retreat and ready to jump back into my water fast again. Not a bite, nibble, taste, or lick. I’m done now cheating on this water fast. I have every good reason to fast and not a single good one not to. The only thing stopping me is myself wanting to taste food. I tend to break into ketosis pretty quickly. I just need to persevere through the headache and keep busy at meal times. I will be reading or playing tennis during dinner this evening. I ate a healthy meal yesterday. So here goes. I’ll be back with news of my success for day one tomorrow.

[Temple]

I’m back. I did OMAD yesterday and the day before. Breaking that first 24 hours is always so tough. But I’m doing it tomorrow. It’ll be a full 24 hours for me tomorrow by 8 pm. I have my cleansing tea brewed and ready to sip. I have set up my supplements for the week. I am ready to drop weight again, come rain or shine, headache and low mood. It’s only temporary and I will be so happy after I have gotten through it.

When the going gets tough the tough get going.

I do foresee a major tough spot tomorrow. That is when I get home and want to eat- all the more " reason" because my family is investing in more healthy food options that look really good. But I will enjoy it another time. If I break down and eat tomorrow I will be very disappointed and won’t be able to enjoy it because I broke my plan.

Cheers to fasting. Delay …delay… I will enjoy food more another day.

When the going gets tough the tough get going.

I am tough. I can let my tongue have a break. I can welcome the slight headache and low feeling. I will be so elated to finally reach my goals!!! I am working on day one now! I’ll push a little harder and complete it by bedtime tomorrow.

Tomorrow after work I will keep busy with a
Walk
Nap
Sewing

Focused and recharged

[Temple]

I have less than 6 hours to go to finish my first 24 hours!

[Temple]

I messed up at 4 pm but got back on track by 5pm. I am disappointed but not disheartened. I’m going to keep persisting. Tomorrow will be a little extra difficult in some ways because my family will be having a party with some friends over and they will expect me to take part. But I’ll drink my water and " escape" asap.