I should have started this earlier but hindsight as they say is 20/20. I’m on day 6 of a 30 day fast and I’m doing pretty good. No real hunger pangs to mention. Though I’d be dishonest if I said I didn’t occasionally think of food. Green tea has been my savior. Really helps with the appetite suppression, at least in my case. My biggest issue is work. I’m a natural resources police officer. My coworkers are nonsupportive, ignorant of what fasting is all about and rude at times. Coworker I partnered up with last two days sat there eating garbage food in the vehicle with me while commenting that he’d like to try fasting himself if it works out for me. I’ve known this guy for 20 years and I’m 100% positive he has neither the will or intestinal fortitude to last a single day. I’d love to help him but when a person immediately sets boundaries stating they won’t give up certain things then I’m of a mind that until they’re willing to make sacrifices they can’t be helped and are unworthy of my assistance.
This is my second long fast. I did 14 days in December, did OMAD for 7 days and then started this fast. If I’m not absolutely losing my mind at the end of thirty days I intend to go longer. I don’t know how long but we’ll play it by ear at that point. My weight at the start of this fast was 349lbs. My weight this morning was 329lbs. My ultimate goal is 190lbs so I have a long journey in front of me. I’m absolutely focused and singlemindedly determined to accomplish this goal. I’m tired of being treated differently because of my weight. I’m tired of being unable to find decent clothing that fits. I’m tired of the pain associated with weight and poor diet choices. And finally I’m tired of the pills for high blood pressure and Type2 diabetes that do nothing to cure the disorder but merely mask symptoms and ultimately make it worse. I will do this. Come he’ll or high water I refuse to fail.
Eladsgarr-Roberts’s Daily Journal
Wow just reading this made me motivated too…yeah you can do this then tell the docs you are no longer keeping them in a job as you are FIT and HEALTHY. 
@Eladsgarr You may want to check out my daily journal where I chronicled my journey of completing a 40-day water fast starting with a Day 3 entry as that’s when I joined Yas’ forum.
Btw, I used to suffer from T2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, gout and CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). Got fed up with my doctor’s prognosis that I had my diabetes “under control” when it did not square with the reality of having gained 20lbs in 1 year having started with daily insulin injections, a blood pressure of 191/103 considered in the “hypertensive crisis” range and CKD progressing to a worsening stage meaning 1 step closer to the dialysis machine.
So I said, “screw it!” Used my background in designing computer systems and a 2nd career as a Certified Personal Trainer to research and design my own treatment protocol. Started Aug 9th last year. 4 months and 5 days later on 12/13 was declared “medication free” and had dropped a cumulative 81 pounds by the end of my 40 day fast.
The journal in question is: Alipio’s 40-day Water Fast and Post-Fast Refeed Journal.
Look through it and let me know how I can help you. I help everyone but I’m especially keen on those suffering from T2. Btw, my HA1c was of 12/13: 5.7
Ok will take a look…40 days is amazing.
You are very courageous and inspirational! I empathize with you about your coworkers. I’ve been reading your story here and there on the check in days and it always squeezes my heart when you mention the behavior of your collegues. Congratulations on making it and crushing it! You are strong!
Cheering you on!
All the best, Veronica
Day 7 of 30. End of the day it’ll be one week in. I didn’t doubt I’d make it this far. Nor do I have any doubts about the coming week. I’m feeling good. No hunger pangs, weakness, lightheadedness, or stomach issues. Muscle aches from the other day are pretty much gone. Not looking forward to work tomorrow. I’m glad I’m fasting. I would probably absolutely stress binge with what’s coming up. I really need to find a position outside of law enforcement to finish my government time. Preferably somewhere warm. Preferably in an environment conducive to self improvement. At any rate that will not be the cause of me failing to reach my goal. I have plenty of vacation time and sick leave. I’ll be more than happy to stay home researching Keto, Carnivore, nutrition, and fasting. I’ve got this. Come on day 30 and beyond.
Well as I posted in the day 8 check in my day at work started out well enough but it’s really irritating to have to be thrust into situations of being around people eating large amounts of the same foods that got me into the predicament I’m in and that I gave up. As I said earlier, I muddled thro but I started feeling a little funny close to mid day. I stated at the beginning of my journal that I have type 2 diabetes and am currently prescribed two medications. I know from my fast last month that I had to stop taking one during fast as it dropped my blood glucose level (BGL) to dangerous lows and this is what I was feeling. This was already discussed with my doctor prior to beginning this fast and he’s onboard with it. I knew I shouldn’t have taken both this morning as I hadn’t checked my BGL because I’d left my meter at work. Well when I did check it that’s exactly what was going on. Considering what was planned for the remainder of training I decided it was best to go home for the day. I just checked my BGL and it’s at a normal level now. What’s really jacked up is the onset of cravings I’ve experienced today. If I didn’t tend to be so lazy at times I’d probably have devoured a large plate of shrimp and broccoli and washed it down with some shrimp egg foo young. I love chinese food. Better would have been two Wendy’s triples with bacon and no bun wrapped in lettuce next to a bowl of Brussel sprouts dripping in butter and franks redhot. Instead I’ve opted for a second 20 oz. cup of Earl Grey green tea. I’ll have the burger and Brussels next month. And I’ll figure a Keto friendly way to make shrimp with broccoli over cauliflower rice. For now I’m just gonna rest. I’m freezing and just tired. But I still got this.
Good job in realizing what was going on and adapting to it. When I began my treatment protocol back on Aug 9th, first thing I dropped was the daily insulin injection. On Aug 29th, I saw the doc and he “officially” allowed me to drop the insulin injection.
I dropped the Pigliotazone on my own on 9/8 when I started doing prolonged water fasts of 7 days. My bs range was 126 to 69 it would bop anywhere depending on whether I was fasting or refeeding.
Lasting change only began during the 40 day which I started 10/22. It bounced around between 109 and 67. During the Refeed 11/30 to 12/21 it averaged 89 and when I saw the doc 12/13 my HA1c was 5.7 and I was officially off the diabetes med.
Right now, during my current Flexibility & Endurance phase I’m averaging 82 on Day 18/30.
I’ll start a 21-day water fast on the 21st of this month.
Thank you for your constant support and insight. You are definitely an asset to this site and this community.
Day 9. Took off from work today. Really could do without the stress that entails. Much better to stay home and chill. This is my three day weekend off as well so I don’t have to go back in until Monday. My BGL has rebounded back to a level where I’m safe taking just the one med but definitely not both. Obsessive hunger pangs have subsided and I feel a lot better today about that than I did yesterday. Today is about relaxation and I’m gonna try to put a large dent in Dr. Fung’s book The Obesity Code if not finish it today. I also ordered The Complete Guide to Fasting and already have The Diabetes Code on hand to read.
It’s such a shame that most of the things I’m going to need to maintain a healthy diet/lifestyle I’m going to have to obtain by shopping online. Decent butchers are almost nonexistent without traveling well out of your way. And many of the true Keto friendly items can only be gotten online as many of the places in my area don’t carry then. Guess I’ll just have things being delivered monthly from amazon amongst other online vendors.
Well until tomorrow, I carry on. I see you Day 10 peaking around the bend. I’m coming for you. And as always. I got this!
Thing is acting funny today
I give up. I’ll try to make a longer entry later. This thing is acting weird. On Day 10 of 30 and going strong though.
Day 11 of 30. Feeling good. Going strong. Think about food now and then but I’m not obsessing on it to the point that I’m experiencing hunger pangs or am tempted in the slightest to break my fast. More so thinking about refeed and meal planning. I work some pretty jacked up hours. My work days are 13 hours long not including travel to and from. And the biggest problem is I don’t always have the ability to reheat food. There will be difficult times ahead but I’ll figure it out. Necessity is the mother of invention. Time to make a cup of tea. Continued good luck to all those on this journey. We got this!
Day 12 of 30. Getting close to the halfway mark. Hump day as it were. As I’ve said previously, I had no doubts about making it to day 14 as I’d already accomplished this very recently. The real work begins for me afterwards, making it to day 30, and possibly beyond. Right now it seems out of the realm of possibility to extend beyond 30 days. But I remember how I felt last month when I decided to extend my 7 day fast to 14. And then when I got the idea to start the new year fasting for 30 days. There were a couple of times when I thought to delay the start of this fast for a day or maybe two but I knew in my heart that it would be a continuous spiral That would like lead to me never starting. I feel proud and accomplished that I stuck to my guns and look forward to completing this goal and hope to have the fortitude to continue. Moving forward. Continue the fight everyone. We got this!
Not having any detox symptoms yet?
I sleep like crap, but I tended to have problems sleeping prior to the fasts. Went to the grocery store the other day to pick up some spring water and the walking around about wore me out. I did get to scour the shelves making mental notes on things I’d need for refeed and post fast. Loaded up on tuna and sardines. Was amazed that the price of albacore in some instances matched or was lower than chunk light. I always use to pick albacore until I saw some real numbers on the amount of mercury. It’s absolutely ridiculous what we’ve done to the oceans. I can tell you I’ve absolutely remained regular. Coffee and tea run through me like grease through a goose. My BGL has leveled out. It was 95 this morning prior to the morning dose of metformin. Keeping a close eye on it. It would be great to come of it as well in short order. Thanks for looking out. I appreciate your concern and your support.
Stick with the program it will. The more you can keep the insulin level and stay in ketosis the more time you allow your body to shrink those adipose cells in your liver and pancreas, allow autophagy to repair the damaged cells and speed up cell clearance which is the process the body cannibalizes dead and senescent cells.
I replaced fish for my supplemental needs with plant sources avoiding consuming, god only knows, mercury and other toxins. It was on the recommendation of Dr. Milton Mills. Here’s a YouTube interview with him:
Day 13 of 30. Closing in on the halfway point. Feeling pretty good today. Had to drag my butt out of the house for work but once I finished my cup of coffee I was grooving. Had to tighten up my pistol belt an inch and a half and even my watch strap by a notch. Couple of non scale victories there. I’ll take a look at that video a little later. Thanks for the info. Break time over. Back to the grind. Be well everyone. We got this!
Just to let you know HOW PROUD I am of your progress 
and your commitment! And how happy I am that you come check-in daily and you’re really prioritizing your health this year! 
I am so so so so so proud of you and I’m so happy to be fasting with you!
Thank you. It was stressful a few days but happy to be here now.