Jaz water fasting journal May 2020

#1

Today is day 1 of my 2nd attempt at a 21 day fast. Last week on day 3, I unintentionally took too much of my blood pressure meds and i fainted and hit my head. After a trip to the ER that was the end of my fast. Im not new to fasting. prior to this I’ve been on and off doing intermittent fasting from 18-24 hours a day with omad keto. Ive been on this weight loss journey for almost 20 years. I’ve tried every diet known to man. Im 41, type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea.

Im hoping if I can just stick to this fasting lifestyle I can regain my health. Im tired of quitting on my self. I realize I’m a severe food addict. An emotional eater. Just last night I binged on junky carbs and sugary drinks and my tummy is payingfor it today. im over it. Im doing this journal for accountability to myself and my body. I want to heal and be kinder to this body

I plan to weigh in daily. Take measurements weekly.
Lots of great tips on the forum and I’ll be getting my fasting stickies today

My starting point as of today:
Weight: 213.8 (i was 210 just a day ago so I know im retaining water from my carb binge)
Im 5’3
Measurements

Bust- 43
Chest- 38
Tummy-43
Pudge- 46
Hips - 44
Thighs -40 (measured around both)

I intend to make this 21 days a spiritual journey as well and will be doing daily meditations and devotions.

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#2

Welcome to our fasting community!

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FYI: I began my journey on Aug 9th. 4 months and 5 days later I was declared “medication free” by my doctor’s office.

Here’s what I accomplished:

  1. Reversed my T2 diabetes dropped HA1c to 5.7
  2. Cured my hypertension from 191/103 to 121/81
  3. Cured my cholesterol
  4. Temporarily cured my gout (that’s another story)

At this point I’m down 79 pounds from when I started. Also I’m 60 y.o.

If I can do it, you can too!

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#3

Thats amazing! I cant wait to be off these medications. what fasting protocol were you following if i may ask?

#4

Here’s the treatment protocol I created and followed:

Phase 1: Break refined carb addiction and reset taste palate.
14-Days. Research had uncovered #1 reason people broke fast or got off the rails on refeed was due to cravings during fasts or binging during refeeds. Took the issue off the table before beginning fasting.

Phase 2: Intermittent Fasting/OMAD. 11 Days. Increasing more restrictive schedules over time: 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 and OMAD.
Followed low-carb meals. NOT Keto.

Phase 3: Increasingly longer prolonged water fasts: 4, 5, 7 & 40 day. Only water. No coffee or herbal teas. Also daily walk of 1 to 2 miles. Do NOT recommend 40-day. 21-day does the same job. Did 40-day as a Final Boss Challenge to myself.

Also primary physician was skeptical so before the 40-day I was able to recruit an endocrinologist who is also a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Southern California’s Medical School. I email him a weekly status report. He uses my experience to help his clientele of T2 diabetics in exchange for answering my medical questions.

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#5

Day 1 x 100000 -Starting over again. Being transparent as this is a journey. I broke my fast yesterday around 17 hours in and I was too embarrassed to post here. Got the kids lunch from burger king and i had a burger and fries followed by tacos for dinner. I was so disappointed with myself. I wasnt even hungry. And my body wasnt happy either as I spent the rest of the night in the bathroom. The self sabotage is real. Anxiety depression leads to food addiction and comfort eating. Ive been struggling to break this cycle for years. There are alot of things mentally that I have to overcome. I didnt do my devotion/meditations yesterday which plays a part. Why is it so hard for me to be committed to this journey. I know the health risks that are at stake and I have already experienced the benefits of fasting. I literally have to take this hour by hour instead of day by day.

Weigh in yesterday 5/19: 212.0 (before the binge)

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#6

You need to establish a daily routine that you unconsciously do from the moment you wake up. Here’s mine:

  1. Spend 5 minutes giving thanks for everything I’m grateful for
  2. Daily weigh in
  3. Measure BGL (Blood Glucose Level)
  4. Log the weight into my Zero app
  5. Log weight and BGL into excel daily tracking spreadsheet
  6. Workout
  7. 1st meal of the day

It becomes habit, like brushing teeth.

Hope this helps!

#7

Yes. Thank you. Thats an awesome idea.

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#8

20 hours into my Day 1 fast and the headaches and cravings have started. Trying to keep myself busy. I have to cook dinner for the rest of the family in a few hours and I’m dreading my resolve. I’ve been sipping on my water and trying to stay busy. Brushing my teeth when the cravings get to strong. Watching water fasting videos on YouTube to stay motivated

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#9

Another day 1 of an attempted fast. Food addiction is so real. I know my why for fasting all the health benefits etc. But its like my cravings drown out all those thoughts. then when I break my fast I feel horrible as does my body and I vow I will stick to it “this time” and the vicious cycle begins all over again! This can not be good for my body. I hope one day to look back at these journal entries to see how far I’ve come.
Just got back from a 3 mile walk and my body is feeling great 16 hrs into my fast. Blood sugars are looking great. Blood pressure still a little on the high side. Debating whether I should take my meds or not. Ive been having slight headaches. Im making sure to take my magnesium. Potassium and sodium supplements to restore my electrolytes
My revised plan is to start with 7 days of fasting. My goal is to continue with Omad keto as a lifestyle after my fast. Maybe throw in a few extended 3-7 day fasts here and there. Trying to take it day by day, hour by hour. Even minute by minute. Baby steps. Being kind to myself. Celebrating every small victory. Remining myself that this is a journey.

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#10

Well total fail. Started fasting for 20/4 with Omad. Guess I’ll try again june 1st.

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#11

I refuse to give up on myself. My last meal was on Tuesday afternoon and I’m 33 hours into my fast. When i wake up i should just be past my longest fast at 43 hours. Just to see how long I can make it. Im aiming for Sunday to make it a 5 day fast. We shall see. Glucose numbers have been awesome but my blood pressure is still elevated. Im not sure if I should continue my bp meds or wait a few more days for the autophagy stage to kick in. Ill keep monitoring my levels to make sure its not getting too high.

#12

Stay on your BP meds. It takes awhile for the cardiovascular system to adapt. One of the reasons my daily walk was mandatory was to speed the adaptation.

#13

Ok. Thank you. I will do that. I have been walking as well. I average about 2 miles a day

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#14

Hey Jaz!!! We started about the same time. We can do this! Don’t quit! I’m rooting for you!!!

You are stronger than you think!
To Healing
Mindy

#15

Thank you @MindyK ! Yes Im starting to see I am getting stronger woth resisting temptation. Yesterday making meals for the family was tough but I got through it. 43 hours in and I’m feeling good. Slight headache but manageable

#16

Day 2 of 5 woke up feeling great with a slight headache. Took my magnesium, sodium and potassium supplement. planning to drink a gallon of water today to get things moving again its getting uncomfortable after 2 days of nothing happening in the bathroom. Might have to take a laxative. Headed out for my 3 mile walk. Hoping this feeling lasts all day lol

#17

@Jaz_Boone - just reading through your journal helps to see how far you’re coming!

Fasting isn’t easy at first. When I first started, I couldn’t even go until lunchtime! So what I did was set an alarm on my phone for a time to beat. If I’d managed to fast until 11 am one day, my goal was to make it to 11:30. Gradually I’ve pushed it further and further out, and my most recent fast I managed five days!

So yeah, when you hear people talk about learning to fast, it’s true. I’m just a beginner, but I’m doing alright. We’ll get there! :grin:

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#18

Don’t take a laxative. Just let the body do its thing. I still haven’t had a bowel movement during this fast and I’m on Day 7.

#19

@Antipodean. Great idea with the alarms for milestones. That can be very encouraging

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#20

@Compdude ok I will do that. Thank you so much you have been so helpful

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