Hi my friend!! Just letting you know I’m thinking of ya and sending you great wishes, strength and vibes for your fast!! You’re doing great and I know you’ll accomplish great things with this !! Proud of ya sister … I’ll be joining you in some capacity very soon 
Kyle's Journal
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Day 4 of 21
Wowza am I physically weak today! Woke up at 4am (BOO) but mentally super energized. My mind and my body are not syncing up today. Did a load of laundry… out of breath. Took out the trash… out of breath. Made my son breakfast… you guessed it… out of breath. Just really winded! Fortunately, I’m feeling great in my head, so the state of my physical energy is not too awful. Just feel like I’m running at 25%. Hopeful I will get a good amount of sleep tonight (7 or 8 hours) and that may ease these symptoms. Hunger is not an issue (but I expect cravings to hit later in the day/evening as seems to be my pattern).
Lots to do today, so happy to be busy. When I’m not busy my mind starts wandering TOO much!
Hope everyone is doing well today!
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End of Day 4 UPDATE
I want to EAT. I want to EAT so badly.
That is all.
Going to distract myself for the next 9 hours until I can crash for tonight.
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Well done @Kyle. You can do it hold on 
do something like watch a movie or series.
I’m on day 3 of a 7 day fast, feeling the hunger but sticking with it.
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You don’t need to eat today.
Just give yourself a little more time to do things.
It WILL get easier.
Keep the water bottle with you.
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Got the water! Thanks Miramar
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You got this sister !! 
!!! Keep going, you’re doing great!! I too remember the out of breathe feeling (no energy), it came and went but think of how you’ll feel when you reach the goal, you won’t remember the tough moments !! (Kind of like having a baby - hurts like hec but you don’t remember it!)
Day 1
You read that right! Even though I know my own patterns, I can’t believe I caved yesterday in the late afternoon. Sometimes I wonder if I am cut-out for the really long term fasting. I seem to be able to do the 48’s and 72’s quite easily now… but that day 4 and 5 is my stumbling block. Anyway, I had a keto meal but an hour later, decided to go in for a pumpkin cheesecake cupcake and chocolate milk… so… not so KETO after all. Gotta say, I really screwed up my blood sugar with that. My heart felt like it was going to pump outta my chest it was beating so hard (for hours). I was sweating all night. Did a little research on that, this a.m. and learned it is very common among diabetics. I know I am insulin resistant but it alarmed me I could be heading closer to the “diabetes” category than I thought. Is it just me, or do we all think we are invincible (even in my 40s!).
Anyway, I weighed this morning, which I have not done in a while. Last time I weighed I was 159. This morning (after a heavy meal last night), I am 154. I went back and read from the beginning of my journal and realized I have lost about 15lbs since mid-August. So, I think 15lbs in less than 6 weeks is a good progression. For that reason alone, I’m not going to shame myself on this. I’m still getting there. Even with the setbacks. I’m so glad I have this journal to reference my progress. It’s really makes a difference. Shout out to @yasmin for her dedication to this community!
So back to the beginning. I know I will reach my solstice challenge goal of getting to the 140’s.
Day 1
weight 154
Short Term GW 140’s
Long Term GW 128
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Long term fasting is not for me. You have to find something that is sustainable for you! Experiment and set yourself up for success. Take it slow- you literally have nothing but time.
You’re right- do not- under any circumstance shame yourself!
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For all of us that have broken our fasts early, ate meals we probably should not have eaten or “fallen off the wagon” in some other way, it’s OK!! Just get back on the horse… we are building resilience here!! 
Ain’t this the truth! 
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Kyle, loved your post. You are doing great and 15 pounds is amazing ! I was thinking too that this is a journey with ups and downs and twists and turns and the main thing is just keep at it! I loved the success strings … so true ! We gotta just keep going until we reach our goals and then continue to work on maintenance. I could so relate to feeling invincible… I too get heart racing when eat sugar and also have insulin resistance (for me PCOS too … oh joy 
)… hang in there! Day 1 for both of us
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@Rachel Thank you! That makes me feel good. I hope my difficulties and successes can help other people. I almost didn’t blog because I was embarrassed but I thought ‘Nope, people in this community need to know that fasting isn’t always perfect’. My ego has to take a backseat if I’m going to stay true to myself. Coming out from the shadows is helping me on this journey.
@Stacia I have PCOS too! Diagnosed at 22. That’s why it’s not surprising I have insulin resistance. Totally sucks though! Feels like weight loss has been an uphill battle for most of my life. I know you can relate! Nice to be at Day 1 again with you! We got this!
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I love your honesty and the fact that you share your vulnerabilities. I struggle with exactly what you struggle with but I often feel ashamed to publicly admit it. This is beautiful, and honest. Thanks for your integrity.
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I also have PCOS diagnosed at 17, 34 now. We can do this!!
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Very true, its so hard to admit to others though especially when we are in the midst of the downs.
@Kyle You are the most helpful person on this forum and have tremendous knowledge too. I am positive that you will reach your goals no matter what or how many setbacks occur. Good you are not beating yourself up on this. Just keep on keeping on! You got this!
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@maga Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement! Fasting is certainly not as easy as people think! Not beating myself up… I USED to do that and then I would give up on whatever I was attempting. No more. My weight is still going down and that’s the goal. If it takes me a year, so be it… although I think I can get where I want in about 6-7 months at my current pace. A 48 hour fast used to feel impossible to me…now, that I’ve done it so many times it’s a breeze. 72’s aren’t too bad either… just have to keep pushing until I get used to days 4 and 5, I guess! Going to check out your journal!
@Sarah_T thank you so much! I try… we are all a work in progress. I hope my journey can help other people. It can feel very lonely struggling with weight issues and I want others to know they are NOT alone. A lot of us have similar challenges and we can overcome them.
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Messing up is good - reminder of what not to do 
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Years of bad programming won’t likely disappear in a couple of days.
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Good morning Friends!
Day 2 of an open ended fast. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it (for now!). 
Decided to jump on the scale as I thought I may have some water weight gain after my last meal from two days ago… but luckily it is still creeping downward. 153. Running a bunch of errands today, I organized my pantry and refrigerator and currently have old 70’s shows on the tv. Anybody have the “Cozi” channel? It’s a weird little channel that plays really old shows… I’m hooked! Anything to stay away from all the current nonsense in the world.
Not much to report on how I’m feeling. A little hungry but nothing unbearable, energy is good. I noticed with each longer fast my sleep improves every time. I recall how much I struggled with day 2 & 3 sleep just a month ago but now I sleep normally. Maybe that is encouraging for the newer fasters out there. You seem to adjust to the lifestyle better and better each time.
Headed to Target… Happy Fasting or Feeding, Friends!
Day 2
Weight 153
Starting Weight 169
ST Goal 140’s
LT Goal 128
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