Had to break my fast at 48 hrs sugar went too low started not feeling so well. but im still proud of myself 48hrs my longest fast to date. Im not taking this as a failure as i usually would. Just more motivation to keep pushing. Had some fatty chicken bone broth and im back to fasting. 1/2 a gallon water down so far. We fall down but I’ll keep getting up. Im battling for my health and life.
Jaz water fasting journal May 2020
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Jeez I’ve been avoiding this journal like a plague. Fell all the way off. No excuses. I started with good intentions but my battle with food/emotional eating won this round. got some devastating news and out of habit ate stuff I knew was not the best choice. I feel t embarrassed and ashamed that I let myself down again. The amount of junk ive consumed the past few days I feel like I’ve lost my way. Woke up today with new resolve to do a 3 day or however long reset to get my body back into ketosis. Im feeling sluggish and i want to get back to that fasting high. Taking it day by day. I feel like when I get to a certain weight right around the 210 mark which is the lowest ive been in years I start self sabotaging. Seems like a psychological thing. Makes me think that maybe i should start focusing more on the health benefits of fasting versus the scale. So I had my husband hide it till the end of the month 
on a happier note im starting to see some progress from my daily 2 mile walks. Im seeing more muscle definition in my legs and bum 
keep celebrating the small victories. it makes the journey worthwhile.
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Don’t beat yourself up over it. In times of stress its natural that the body, to fuel the “fight or flight” response, seeks out “high caloric” food.
Just mark it as another lesson learned on the way to your goal. You will get there. If you’re looking for inspiration check out the battles @Overcomer has fought to get to where she is now.
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Hi, would you mind to share your feeling and thoughts on (i’m gathering info to make the decision on my first long water fast):
What do you struggle the most when fasting? Would you consider that your election to do fasts its only for the weight benefits? Do you know a tool that mixes fasting, meditation and awareness?
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New week new goals. Spent the weekend in nyc with my sister and new nephew who I wasnt able to see during the pandemic. Baby hugs are the best. of course didn’t do any fasting. Enjoyed a few ny delicacies without guilt. Im back home today and up 4 lbs but i know its mostly water weight so started my fast today. My last meal was 630pm yesterday. Will do water, herbal tea and maybe bone broth if i get really hungry. I may extend the fast for as long as I can depending on how im feeling. Taking it day by day and being gentle with myself.
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Great attitude! It’s for moments like that we sacrifice for.
Venting on my pity soapbox:
Just cant seem to get back on track. My mind is all over the place and the scale is slowly moving up. I’ve been reading about so many different ways to reset the body my minds going crazy. I just need to settle and stick with one thing which is water fasting but Ive never made it past 40hrs. Im feeling sluggish and I’ve started to snack on junk throughout the day. Went from walking 2-3 miles everyday to not having walked in over a week and I find myself making excuses. My mind and body are fighting each other and ive lost motivation. Posting this to be accountable to myself. Part if me just wants to just give up on this weight loss thing. I feel like its never going to happen for me.
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I understand. I’ve delved deep into the depths of despair when I realized my primary doctor wasn’t going to be a source of help when I weighed 278 pounds (127 kilos) at 5’8” and at 59 yo.
Part of the journey. I just stayed focused that tomorrow’s a “new” day.
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New month coming up and the scale hasnt really moved. Started the month at 210.9 ending at 210.5. I guess I should be grateful for that. But I feel like i didnt give my all. Motivation is fleeting. I need discipline. I show up for everyone else being the mother and wife that I am. But I cannot continue to give myself the short stick. I realize I need more support on this lifestyle. So I’ve joined the upcoming July challenge for more accountability.
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Here’s a suggestion based on reading your post. You’re like me, motivated by serving others than for yourself. I suggest creating a strong “why” based on that.
For myself, its being able to show a path to people on my age group a way to overcome the hopelessness and frustration at their unhealthy situation in life. Of course, knowing the alternative was being on a dialysis machine and/or getting my feet amputated due to diabetes didn’t hurt either! LOL
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@Compdude. Thank you so much. I realize that in order to take care of everyone else I have to take care of myself first or else what good will it do. My goal is to force myself into self care mode. Started setting reminders on my phone for morning meditation and exercise for mind relaxation. And every 2 weeks plan a pamper myself day.
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Day 1 down. Decided to start a pre challenge water fast before the official challenge on the 2nd. My last meal was Sunday night. started at 212.5. Woke up this morning at 208.5. 4lbs down! its water weight but it really gave me a boost that I can really do this. Made spaghetti for the family last night and the cravings were so strong I made my oldest put up the food to avoid temptation. sipped on some green tea and went to bed. On to day 2 today. weird thing i woke up with my stomach growling. I shut it up with some acv in lemon water😁. Brushed my teeth and no more hunger pangs. My plan is to get in a leisure 2 mile walk and 100oz water. Feeling awesome
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Almost at the end of day 2 I’m 44 hours in. Feeling really fatigued and a bit queasy. Took some water with pink salt and starting to feel a little better. But overall feeling like I need to take a nap. Faced alot of temptations today but held it together. This time around I’m feeling a little different like my resolve is stronger now. I am feeling a little apprehensive about the upcoming holiday since I’ll be doing alot of the cooking on Saturday with some family coming over. I guess I’ll deal with that when I get to it. Besides that im feeling pretty proud of myself. I usually quit right around day 2.
Posting my results so far. Really started focusing on walking and omad the beginning of May.
To date I’ve walked over 28 miles since May (thats a whole marathon!) Coming from being a couch potato. Im totally impressed with myself. I’ve learned so much about my neighborhood that I’ve lived in the last 4 years and never ventured out.
My measurements:
May 1st: june 30th
Weight - 213.8 208.5
Bust- 43. 42
Tummy-43. 41
Pudge- 46. 45
Hips - 44. 44
Thighs -40 (measured around both) 39
Doesnt seem like my hips are going anywhere 
slow progress is still progress. Down 5lbs so about 2.5lbs per month. Sheesh. got to get it together
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Day 3! 56 hours in! I can’t believe I made it this far. Woke up feeling awesome. Hsd some really weird intense dreams. Woke up at 5am. A 1st for me as I normally sleep in till 9. .might use this energy and go for a walk. Im so proud of myself for sticking with it so far. not much hunger pangs yet. But my tongue is kinda sticky even after brushing and rinsing with hydrogen peroxide. eww
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Just came back from a 1.5 mile walk. My energy levels are through the roof! Hope it lasts. Weighed in and im down another 3 pounds. Total 7 for the week so far. So close to onederland I can taste it. 
Bp and glucose numbers are great this morning. Gotta keep this up. Im already seeing the health benefits 3 days in. 
Day 1 6/29- 212.5
Day 2 6/30- 208.5
Day 3 7/1 - 205.4
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Oh the struggle got my kids McDonald’s for lunch and their fries have always been my weakness. Proud to say I did not fail. Smelled them and it just didnt have the same effect. One win
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Day 4 - Tears this morning as I weighed in at my lowest weight from the past 8 years! 
I spoke to my hubs about my anxiety over the upcoming holiday weekend and I suggested maybe someone else do the meal prep so I can resist temptation. He reminded me that I need to remember my goals and be disciplined. I cant let food win. Ive been doing so well this week why would I give up now. Really gave me the push I needed to get through today.
Day 1 6/29- 212.5
Day 2 6/30- 208.5
Day 3 7/1 - 205.4
Day 4 7/2 - 202.8
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You can DO IT!
Sigh…So unfortunately I had to break my fast at 92 hours. My sugar dropped too low (type 2 diabetic) and I almost passed out in the heat:dizzy_face: so I’m transitioning back into omad keto.
Geez I was almost to 5 days but health safety first. But now I know I can water fast for at least a minimum of 4 days and then I can just go into omad.
So for the July challenge starting today I will continue with Keto OMAD for 21 days. Hella disappointed I didn’t make the water fasting 21 days though.
But good news im still in ketosis at 3.0 after my meal and glucose has stabilized. Best wishes to everyone on this water fasting journey, I’m politely bowing out lol