Im Heath. Im 29 years old and have been overweight since I was in fourth grade. I have been a fan of Yasemin’s youtube channel for over a year now. I’ve wanted to do an extended water fast going on 3 years now. I started my extended water last night at 11:00 pm. I was watching “Lost in translation” with Bill Murray and it just hit me, that its time to just do it.
I just want to go to the grocery store and not feel so self conscious that I forget half the stuff on my grocery list lol. Or even going to work is difficult. I want to put this whole thing behind me. Everyone is SO supportive of each other on here, and I want to be part of this vibe. Im hungry for the confidence. Im hungry for life. Im hungry…for a fresh start.
Im hungry...for a fresh start
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Welcome to our fasting community, Heath!
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Good luck Heath - Looks like we started about a day apart from one another. How long are you hoping to water fast?
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Welcome! I started my fast the exact same way: it just “hit me”. I went for 30 days a day at a time. There is no time like NOW.
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Thats very cool. 21 days has always been the goal for me but i just wanna take it one day at a time cuz when i think too far ahead like i have in the past i usually stop lol how long u do u feel? How long have u been water fasting?
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Yeah man i saw your before and afters. They r really motivating. And yeah its so hard cuz i feel better and more clarity but how what did u do for hobbies to keep yourself busy during that time? Cuz i get bored lol
Cool thanks!
This was my first fast. I was into it for a week before I found this site. I didn’t know fasting was a “thing to do”. I was getting too large and decided not to eat until my belly went away. After a month, I still had a belly, but was convinced by my doctor to give up the fast and just do the Keto diet. My system still has not returned to normal.
@Heath_Spencer I know I struggle with boredom too, cuz eating in front of the tv is so much fun. I’ll have to think of something to do with my hands. Maybe I’ll start mending my socks 
Lol omg that’s too funny. Its deff my trigger when Im on a fast. I need to stop watching Netflix. My “Neflix and Chill” is “Netflix and pig out” lol no shame.
I know what you mean. And it’s definitely a real thing. It has something to do with sensory deprivation or something. Like when you watch tv your other senses (or hands?) like literally feel left out and want to be doing something too, so your mind tells you to eat. I wonder if knitters are slimmer than others 
What do you mean?
You look great by the way!