May12th-Tues
Prepping, making lists of distractions, reading up on autophagy and readying my mind for the fast to make sure I have the tools in place before I jump in.
Prep
Coffee
Tea
BoneBroth
Electrolytes
Salt, Magnesium, Potassium
Distraction/Busywork
Puzzles
Drawing Books
Paint, canvas
Load the Kindle
Yarn
New plants coming soon
Look for pavers
Paint removal, deck
White frames
Autophogy videos
Fasting App
Routines
Fishing license
Hiking
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May 13- Thurs
Uggggh. Every single time I even think about getting ready to fast, some new distraction/setback is laid out before me. Last minute, guests are coming in from all over. My friends âswingingâ by tomorrow and staying the night, and then my brother/sister in law, and new baby are coming in Friday for the night. Which means I will be cooking and entertaining.
Frustrating how this always happens. I wonder if I could see myself finding the strength to say âIâm fastingâ.
So what to doâŠIâm going to keep watching fasting videos and keep my carb intake to nearly null.
A mental trick I learned is to take a professional approach. For example, being a professional is showing up to work every day, on time with a good attitude. The difference is the boss is YOU.
During my 40-day, I fasted on my birthday and Thanksgiving. For my birthday, I got rain checks from family and friends that Iâv been cashing in on ever since. LOL.
May 15th Friday
Well, Yesterday and today was much needed friend and family time.
No fasting and we did not eat in a healthy way by any means, and will have leftovers for days. What is crazy, is that my 18 yr old son fasted all day to support his friend. He didnât eat until sundown. It was a one day deal and I kept thinking wowâŠif he can stand up and commit during out of town visits, I need to learn from him.
So over the next few days I plan to go hardcore Keto to jumpstart ketosis and help the cravings subside. Iâll keep journaling so I do not âforgetâ, I will keep prepping.
Thank you for your comment Compdude, I really should see myself as âbossâ.
I like that you have a list!
Itâs good to have some family time and you can always start again. I have a problem with telling people Iâm fasting. My friend offered me some snacks and asked me what was wrong when I turned them down. I donât like lying but I know everyone will think Iâm crazy if I tell them the truth.
You will get there! I canât wait to see your progress!
Well, the family headed out today and I enjoyed my time immensely with that precious little fat baby boy. It was a good time and I feel full of joy.
Time to focus now, low carb for 3 days and then fast.
6Pm now, no more food for today.
Tomorrowâs plan:
10am 1 egg, 1 black coffee
water
tea
2pm fish, greens
6pm, tbd
Iâm glad you had a good time with your family! That sounds like a good plan.
Ugghh, what a nightmare these last few days have been. The teenager had an eye injury bad enough for a trip the E R. and going to the E R these days is not a fun experience at all. Two eye docs and two corneal experts later, we were so very lucky to find out that the cornea laceration did not need sutures or surgery and he will regain sight. Iâm exhausted. I am stress eating again and just came here to continue the habit of journaling. If I keep coming back to track my days, maybe Iâll get to a place in life where I am ready to run with my fast. Iâll get there. I am grateful today. It could have been a lot worse. DistractionsâŠalways distractions. This is life.
Very lazy day. Planted a few new things in the garden⊠celery, chamomile, toms, basil, kale. Waiting on my big garden order that is now 10 days late and eager to get it in the ground. grrr.
Will low carb tomorrow and get refocused. I will I will I will.
Watching a few videos today, I love this one on autophagy by Dr. Boz
âŠ#(%*#!!! ⊠if only I had not had that sourdough this morning, I could be on my way.
ok, ok, ok, no carbs âŠstarts now. NOW!
This is the best video on autophagy that I have seen today! Breaks down the science where I can actually understand it.,by Dr. Nadir Ali
Iâve never seen Dr. Boz before and I loved her video! I appreciate your video posts. They are keeping me motivated! Thank you.
Still not on track. Spent 4 hours in the car today, taking the teenfabulous to another eye doc appt., waiting outside for him. Then we âhadâ to drive through Krispy Kreme because supposedly they were having a promotion for graduating seniors (which was over) . The line was around the block and yes âŠwe waited. My will power disappeared after that 30 minute wait.
âŠa day of regrets. I wish I could bottle this guilty feeling and take a sip of it before I cave in to naughty food cravings.
Boooooo, Christy, booooooo
Reminds me of a Zen storyâŠ
An old monk and a young monk were traveling. As they walked up to a river with rushing waters they found a young woman there distressed because she wasnât strong enough to cross the river and was scared of being carried away. The old monk offered to carry the young woman across the river. The young woman gratefully took up the old monkâs offer of assistance. Both monks waded across and the old monk deposited the young woman back on her feet. They then went their separate ways.
As the two monks continued their journey, the young monk was troubled. After a few hours, he screwed up enough courage to ask, âMaster, our order took an oath of celibacy that included a vow not to touch a woman.â The old monk smiled and answered, âMy friend, we parted ways with that young woman hours ago. Why are you still carrying her?â
Wow, I have not journaled in 17 days. Didnât realize how much time passed. So busy with the Motherâs Day/Angelaâs Bday party thing, then Graduation Day Ceremony/party brunch.
And today I made 21 hours on Day 1 Fast. I must have checked the Life fasting App like 10 times, to keep me motivated. I know that feeling of past when I had to hit that button âEnd Fastâ and I was always disappointed. I checked Facebook Fast Forward a thousand times today and watched Yas rants and somehow, I nearly made it through the day. woof! Ok, now I really just wish the sun would go down and I can go to bed and be ready for day 2. Boredom sets in and now my stomach is growling. I have sooo much food in the frig left over from the Grad party and every time I think I âshould not waste itââŠWhy would it be better in my body, right? So I had 2 cups of coffee and 2 glasses of tea and a lot of water. I actually got in 2 workouts today. 1 on the row machine for 45 min. and then did some shoveling under the carport. I wish I could think of something to make the time pass while my business is in the shitter for covid. Oh well, I am STOKED that I made it this far today. I keep saying what I read today over and over âPeople that make excuses, donât want it bad enoughâ
You can freeze the leftover food, that would solve the temptation issue. I did that with my leftovers tonight/ there is no food available for me to eat if I suddenly feel the urge.
I just did a monthâs shopping today and still have 4 days to go. So I have total empathy for the resisting temptation bit. LOL
Thatâs it, freezing everything today. Husband leaves for work trip and Iâll be able to really concentrate and focus. Woke up at 4:30am, wide awake! Not the norm for sure. It is SNOWING outside! Cannot even believe that!
Had coffee and passed first hunger wave.
Last week 189lbs
Yesterday 184
Today 182.8
Probably water weight, but I am digging it. Feeling like I am going to have a great day. woohoo!
Got a 35 minute light workout in this morning on my rower. 2 cups of decaf. I am super struggling with hunger. Binging fasting videos and motivational speakers. I will not give in.