Charlotte's 20 day journey

Charlotte · March 31, 2020, 2:18pm

Whew! I’m on day 6 already! I don’t want to jinx myself but I feel really good about this fast! I feel like I was just ready. My motivation is solid despite the mental cravings. I’ve lost 5 lbs and 1.5 inches from my tummy already!

The fasting stickies along with positive affirmations are seriously a game changer for me- an awesome visual to keep me determined and encouraged.

I have so many reasons to keep going- for health, confidence, and mental and emotional healing, so I really want to hold myself accountable for this fast. 3 more days and I’ll have fasted the longest I ever have.

donna · March 31, 2020, 6:12pm

Congrats! Sounds like you are in the zone!

Charlotte · April 1, 2020, 12:23am

Thank you!!

Charlotte · April 2, 2020, 9:03pm

Day 8 now, really excited for tomorrow as I’ve never made it that far before.

I go back and forth from being super content and then really tempted. For most of the day, I’ve been able to plan my refeed and look at recipes with no urge to eat, then when I get slightly stressed or it’s hard to focus I have a strong mental craving.

I’m really hoping it subsides by day 10, but it’s also something I can push through either way. I definitely notice that these feelings are coming from a scarcity mindset because I feel like, “oh my gosh its it’s right here and I could eat it, I don’t know when my next chance to eat this will be. What if it goes to waste? Do I really have to give up pasta after this? I’m not ready.” Lol although I do plan on eating mostly keto after this, I will allow myself to eat some pasta and bread again, but my mind is like NOOOOO I WANT CARBS DON’T TAKE MY JOY!!!

Recognizing where it’s coming from and that it’s not rational or a growth mindset helps me to let it go, but the mental fight can be pretty hard still. I’ll probably weigh and measure myself again on day 10.

Charlotte · April 3, 2020, 11:15am

Wow, day 9! I’ve been sleeping normally up til now, waking around 7am, but today I woke up at 4:45 wide awake and alert! Almost halfway there whoop whoop

Charlotte · April 4, 2020, 2:12pm

Day 10, double digits!! I’ve never made it to double digits!

I’m SO glad I’ve been measuring myself or else I’d probably be a little discouraged because I’ve only lost 7lbs. I’ve lost 2.5 whole inches around my waist though, and 1 inch around my upper arms. I’m happy about that, and excited to see the progress in the next 2 weeks.

Yesterday was easier, and I feel good right now. Ready for the second half of my fast!

Compdude · April 4, 2020, 3:16pm

Congratulations on achieving such a significant milestone!

Charlotte · April 4, 2020, 3:22pm

Thank you so much! You’re doing amazing yourself!

Charlotte · April 9, 2020, 12:45am

Whew, today has been freaking hard. Day 14. I’ve been having a lot of rough days actually, mentally. Like, I knew I was going to have all these mental triggers but I didn’t think they’d last this long or go this deep. I’ve been going through a divorce, so a lot of emotional pain is coming up. Anger, jealously of my neighbors who actually have someone awesome, fear of missing out, fear that I’ll never have the life partner that I thought I was marrying in the first place, then all of the normal stressors of everyday quarantine with kids by myself and no friends at all. I’m fucking lonely and sad. So all of this comes up, and man I just want to freaking eat. I’m holding on, but it gets to the point that I don’t even care about my goals anymore because they seem so superficial next to these emotions.

MoNique · April 9, 2020, 3:48am

Stick to your goals! You will be happy that you did… your children will reap the rewards of a healthy happy smoke’n hot momma
Please don’t stop😪 I’ve hit day 9 of 21 and YOU inspire me!
#KeepWorkingOnYou

Belle_U · April 9, 2020, 3:48am

Hang in there Charlotte! It’s very normal and human to have those feelings but you are doing so great! You are working on the best version not only for yourself but also your kids so stay strong, it really is all worth it!
Sending you lots hugs and positive energy!

Compdude · April 9, 2020, 4:25am

Kudos to you for persisting through adversity! Hang in there.

Charlotte · April 9, 2020, 12:34pm

Thank you so much, you’re right! 9 days, that’s amazing!! You got this, great job!!

Charlotte · April 9, 2020, 12:36pm

Thank you so much!! That positive energy really helped, and it definitely is worth it. Welcome to our fasting community by the way!!

Charlotte · April 9, 2020, 12:37pm

Thank you!! I may be crawling, but I suppose at least I’m still moving haha!

Belle_U · April 10, 2020, 12:56am

Thanks Charlotte!