Measurements start of round 3… Time for the long haul
Arm- 28cm <2
Chest- 93cm <5
Waist- 72cm <4
Hips- 91cm <2
Seat- 101cm <3
Thigh- 55cm <4
Calf- 38cm
Ankle -25cm <2
70kg
23.4% body fat
Ok, so facing myself I always expect alot right off the bat. This is my third attempt now of starting a long haul.
The first failed because I was straight off the gluten, trying to walk regularly, build stamina and fast at the same time. Whilst also being there for someone who never spends anytime on their own and putting socialising before my health needs. Also had raised glands and a really sore throat.
Second one failed because I was trying to get my space decorated and then the lockdown was announced so rather than doing it at a nice pace I had to get all the wallpapering done while it was still legal for someone to be here to help me. Because I needed to up my B12 before I started so I needed multivitamins and I was drinking a coconut milk latte to help not feel sick when I took them. (This is also maybe why I’ve put on 3kg… Cm on waist and hips… But it could also be that I’m due for a girlie week or it could be because the scales have moved room, who knows just annoying AF) And because I got really bad D, my hands and joints swelled up… Not really sure why. As well as getting sucked into worrying about the world as America started to implode.
So I turned to food to ease all these ‘issues’ I was letting effect me.
Each 2 day refeed has been soup and GF seeded bread X2 and then back on the waggon.
I should have just tried to eat well and balanced until I was ready… But noooo someone wants to bite off more than her body was ready for right off the bat.
Small stressors really mess up a fasted state body.
Both failed because I didn’t prioritise the fast over what I thought was important. Because I didn’t have a solid unshakable idea of why I was fasting… I still ‘know better’ than myself, second guess my intuition and rationalised decision and break-fast.
This time that has to stop. I have to prioritise this fast. There are so many health reasons for seeing this through, reduce chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, concerntration issues, ADHD, PTSD and be able to eat without feeling sick. Have a break from everything making me feel sick, digesting too quickly, leaving me tied to my home simply to be close to the bathroom. I want a life!!! Fasting can give me that. I know it can I just need to see a long haul through and refeed correctly.
I need to invest 100% in myself. Carve out the time, space and allow the disapline to lead the way.
So the plan is… Water only fast, try not to muck about with electrolytes too much but use the skills from previous fasts to bring them into balance if they become an issue.
Aim for at least 21 days… And research abit more into 34/36 for digestive and neurological healing… But don’t make a decision until day 21.
See you in 7-10 days when I’m over the damn hump I keep inflicting on myself 
Ttfn xx
Just to note some successes on these previous fasts… Because I forget I’ve actually done things I haven’t been able to do all year due to pain and fatigue.
The fridge, freezer have been fully defrosted and cleaned.
Cupboards cleaned and organised.
Oven cleaned througherly.
All my washing has been done. (I usually send it away to get washed and dried)
I’ve dragged the old washer out (this ruined me) and arranged a new one delivered. (Includes arguing with the landlord)
I’ve walked ALOT
I’ve done a weekend retreat of meditation.
I HAVE QUIT SMOKING
Credit where credit is due
) but the first five days of this was water and juice. With a ceremonial coconut milk hot chocolate before I went water only
