Day one down. I haven’t decided how many days I’ll be fasting. I’m just seeing how far I can go.
Had a bit of a strong headache today that lasted about an hour, but it’s gone now and I’m feeling pretty good right now.
I’m doing this for weight loss, but also to clear up my acne and help my eczema.
One down and the rest of your life to go. Keep up the good work.
thank you!
Day two down. No headaches today. Feeling waves of high and low energy. Having a low energy wave now. Trying to knock down food cravings by reminding myself of all the things I want to accomplish with this fast:
Better skin
More energy
Weight Loss
Into day three. Feeling energy lacking, and we all know how difficult day 3 can be. So I’m going to try and remind myself of all the things I’ll be gaining with this fast, instead of constantly thinking of all the things I’m giving up.
Every time a craving hits, I remind myself how much misery my food choices have caused me and how it’s better to be a little uncomfortable now, knowing that I’m going to get so many benefits in the future at the end of my fast.
I’m doing this for better skin, mental clarity, better emotions, more energy, and to heal by body. Giving up food is a small price to pay for all those benefits.
Hope everybody is doing well with their fasts. I love being able to share our fasting journeys.
Keep going strong!
Tomorrow will be day 3 for me as well. Ohh those cravings sticked in my head all day today. Day 3 and 4 are the hardest I think
woooo, day 3 is trying to knock me out. I could barely get out of bed this morning. little energy. drinking my salt water now. Just wanted to check in.
But I’m already noticing improvements in my eczema. So I’m feeling hopeful. Trying to keep thinking of the benefits, but it’s a little harder today.
Positive reminders of why I’m doing this:
Better skin
Mental clarity
weight loss
healing my body
control of emotions
control of eating habits
more energy
Much love to my fasting people! Keep going strong!
Day 3 as well, had little energy last night and woke up a couple of times in the middle of the night. If I pass day 4, I will be alright.
stay strong! I had trouble sleeping too. kept tossing and turning. looking forward to getting through day four.
Me too, atleast Im half through day 3. I already cooked for the kids and ran away from kitchen. Food smells soo yummy and strong
You can keep going. You are doing great!
I know what you mean. The food smells so good! I passed by a chinese restaurant and almost wrecked my fast right there. Staying strong!
Thank you! The inspiration from this community is definitely helping!
Three days done. Today started off rough. Feeling a lot better now. Reminding myself to drink water. I forget to do that sometimes.
My mental strategy is visualization. Every time I think of a food I want, I replace that thought with an image of what I want to attain with this fast. I picture myself happy, healthy, with clear skin, getting closer to my goal weight, disciplined, and with mental clarity.
Late starting my fasting stickies, but I really like the concept. So I’m doing that tonight.
Love to the fasting community here. You all are helping me stay the course. Thank you!
Nice coping strategy. I’m sticking that idea in my book!
it helps me a lot. That way I’m thinking about all the things I’m gaining, instead of what I’m giving up.
Day 4 down. The mornings seem to be the hardest for me. I have a hard time getting up, but after an hour or two I’m alright, moving slower than my non-fasting state, but alright. Thinking about keeping salt water by my bed because I almost don’t have the energy to move in the mornings.
Today I am feeling pretty good. A little slower, but I almost forgot I was even fasting for a moment and walked up a flight of stairs without the fear of passing out. lol
Drank sparking water (Aldi brand nothing too fancy) and that helped to stave off food cravings.
Trying to keep my goals in my mind. Visualizing myself happy and healthier. And not thinking about food.
Much love to you all. Thank you for the inspiration
I felt this way this morning too. I had to sit up for a minute before I stood up. Was feeling really weak and lethargic. I drank my salt water and now I feel a bit better as I am waking up for the day.
Hang in there, you got this!
Thank you for the inspiration! I need to remember to take it slow in the mornings.
Day 5 down. Feeling waves of energy mixed with thoughts of “why am I doing this!?!?!? JUST EAT ALREADY!” My mood has definitely improved for the most part. But I still get moments of frustration with myself when I can’t move as fast as I want to.
This morning was a little better, still a little hard to get up, but not as bad as it was before.
I’m feeling like I’m becoming a little more productive. I only have the energy to do so much, but I feel like I fit a lot more productivity in the active times.
Still trying to keep the vision strong of where I want to be. And that helps. I’ve noticed already some improvements in my eczema, so that is encouraging. Also I feel like anxiety has decreased. I’m not worrying about things as much. So that is also a plus. I feel like I have more mental clarity, and that is one of my strongest motivations for doing this.
Much love to the fasting family. Your inspiration help me a lot.
Stay strong everyone!