They tell ya that everything in life takes practice and fasting has been nothing short of practice. Over and over and over again. I started at 267 pounds I am now 199. Holy tomatoes. Once I start the fast and get over that hump. Ugh, paradise on the other side! But, alas when a fast is broken 7, 10, or even 4 days in… It’s like a hole I can allow myself to be sucked into with no fast in sight… Or it is a reset button for something even stronger and longer of a fast… 
A chance to fuel my body with good again. Heal. It is 99.9% mental. Literally. Recognizing that it is time to ReStart for the 100th time has to be step one. It can be tough, it is tough. I am tougher. We are tougher. We deserve that body, power and health. I sure the heck know I do and I won’t stop ReStarting until I get to it. Neither should y’all. Tomorrow is my daughter’s 10th birthday party and I will celebrate. Once that celebration is over it is ReStart. Again. BUT this time… I AM NOT ALONE!! 
SO so SO Blessed to be apart of this group. I maybe starting a few hours early… BUT I am 100% in for this challenge!! We got this! Who else is ReStarting again!? Let’s be proud of how far we have come! How far have you come!? Always, ALWAYS remember that!!
Jerrica's Daily Fasting Journal
Hi Jerrica,
I very much liked your post. It was very motivating. I started day one only to end up convincing myself to give in at the very end of it. I have trouble allowing myself to be successful, and I know I need to work on that. So I am marching into day 2 with a new attitude and going to keep going. I may be a day off and restarting already, but I know I can do this with support, and so can you! You don’t need luck! You got this. Together we can be successful!!!
Yaasss!!! I started last night too, my boyfriend’s family won’t be around for Thanksgiving so we did that yesterday… We totally got this!! Especially together!! 
Getting past day 4 is GOAL #1 for me, such a struggle:blush:
I have literally no excuses now, beside the natural ones of managing a family! 
Grocery shopping and meal prepping is so tough, 
🤦 I hope you have someone supportive at home!! One thing I do is talk to my boyfriend and plan out with him when I can have support so that the triggers are less stressful and my behavior is intentional. We know food isn’t going anywhere, but when it is there… And you worked to make it… Ugh. ALL mental! 
Have your significant other make food or help you in kitchen! My love holds me accountable so much 
Every single successful person had DOZENS of Day 1s. I hope your day 1 is smoother momma.
So back to about 48 hours now… lost track of Super Bowl and that is kinda a big deal in our house, so I indulged and am back at it. Feel fine. Flew by honestly, even with peer pressure ready to finish one already. Worked out as usual. though, my boyfriend said “what about valentine’s day” he has been out of work a while, I plan to be fasting. I honestly just brushed it off. Balance. Remember balance over longevity. You will fail if you believe in this as a short term. Life is about feasting and fasting. Wild and calm. Energy and rest. We need balance. I will get to my goal, with time. Looking back at October. 207 pounds, significantly more inches. ALL ENJOYING life!! Having sugar, having carbs, having veggies, fruit and lean meats. Eating ice cream with my baby, but also making a salad when they want hotdogs. Make lifestyle changes gradually. Now, I dont even want refine carbs. I taste sugar intensity. Like my grandmother used to say, “Oo too sweet” First question… How much sugar? Yes, I’ll eat 3 donuts some days. But, I dont BINGE anymore. I feel disciplined and capable. Yea, been chilling in 180s for a while, but I’m knocking on 170s door, stronger and more in control than I have EVER been. Onward to day 3! For the billionth time
Yes, its a powerful feeling knowing you are in control of sugar than the other way around.
I have ice cream in the refrigerator that’s been there for months where before it’d be gone in a week and knowing that fact is motivating.
Look forward to hearing more from you. How are the ACE studies coming along?
I’m saddened by my set backs this month. My older daughter has been in and out of the hospital. My workouts have been on point but my consumption and focus has been on her. I’m proud I broke 24 hours today, and will keep chucking along with small victories if nothing else. 
Smart decision. You don’t need to add to the stress of your current situation. Hope & pray your daughter feels better. Take care of yourself.