Sarah's Journal - water fasting/OMAD

[Sarah_T]

So, I wanted to say that I have been mightily tempted and vey weak in the face of temptation. The week I fully focused on God and inner/spiritual life, fasting was mentally a breeze. But it can be hard to have and keep that inner focus with the daily obligations, homeschooling, small kids, the home, work and everything in between. I believe I really have to journal on here daily and maybe that will help me keep me more accountable.

In contrast, hubby who was at first resistant has not cheated once but he basically is away from the home all day and when he gets home he buries himself in the garage where he has his office, and works tirelessly on classes he is taking, or comes upstairs and sleeps then wakes up in the middle of the night to study and does not stop by the kitchen or living room. I am very proud of him though. He has lost 18 pounds of as today (unofficial weight of this morning was 319 lbs) since we started almost 4 weeks ago!!!

[Kyle]

You and your hubby sound like you have your hands full! I admire people that have a lot of responsibilities and choose to show themselves care and love at the same time. Not easy to do! You have my respect. He must be so proud of the 18 lb loss. It’s very motivating when you see the fruits of your labor.

Thanks for your update, Sarah!

[Stacia]

Hi Sarah! Just letting you know I’m reading your journal and rooting for you and your hubby! Isn’t it funny how the one that wasn’t really into the fasting idea finds it easier than us that research it, pray about it, plan it, think about it, find the videos to support it but YET the willingness comes and goes daily !! … you are doing great, being mindful and hanging in there … I’m doing the same ! We WILL find success, I’m sure of it !!

[incogneato]

Hi Sarah! Rooting for you!

[Sarah_T]

@Kyle That’s so kind of you!!! I don’t think we have it harder than the next person, I know all of us here on this forum have to wear multiple hats and juggle multiple responsibilities, I’m so grateful for your support and everyone else’s!! I’m a little jealous of my husband’s success though…

[Sarah_T]

@Stacia awwww, thanks Stacia!!! YES about doing all the work, researching, convincing, sending links to videos, suggesting ideas, waiting for the right time to let those ideas mature before mentioning fasting again… ALL THAT!!! It sounds like you’ve been through that road before

What you said about the willingness coming and going daily even for you and others helps me a lot. I stand to put most other people and people I admire on some sort of a pedestal forgetting that they are doing what they are doing because they are continually fighting and not giving up.

[Sarah_T]

Thanks @incogneato!!! that’s means a lot to me to have support such as yours!!!

[Sarah_T]

Okay guys, I think it will keep me more accountable to journal daily on here rather than once a week or every few days.

I’ll try my best to journal at least every other day if not daily.

Hubby’s birthday was yesterday. We had lots of feasting included this past weekend. Had yummy carbs including a homemade icecream cake…

It’s funny how we really cannot bring ourselves to eat as much as we used to or even enjoy the process as much as we used to. I’m done already and ready too fast.

Our plan (we try to formulate our next plan before we end our current plan for the week we are currently in) was to do a 7 day water fast starting on October 1st which is Thursday with last meal being tomorrow.

I was intending to try at the very least 14 days then open ended from there on with intention to make it to 21 if I feel good. Hubby would stop on the 7th.

I just asked him if he was still on board and his answer was not convincing… but he has tomorrow to eat and strengthen his resolve.

As for me, I’m just done eating. I’m bloated, just feeling off and constantly full. I’m not sure I could ever go back to eating regularly (as in 3 meals complete with a regular or even lowered portion of carbs).

My sister’s birthday is on the 24th and my other sister’s on the 30th of october. I will be refeeding my then but I do have remote aspirations of possibly keep doing until the end of october. I do want to organize a fun and memorable birthday for both girls that HAS to include food. Or does it?

Any ways, I will take it one day at a time after day 14, trying to push to 21 and then really feeling it afterwards.

I’m still hovering in the low to mid 160s (162-164lbs) and hoping to break the 140s (under 150 lbs).

So Day 1 started a few hours ago and shall be complete tomorrow 5pm.

I’m really exciting to see how strong I will be facing the urges and cravings and hunger pains and all that. I haven’t been spiritually focused over the past few days and have to tighten my connection with Jesus.

See you tomorrow!!

[Sarah_T]

Good morning! It’s 9 am here. I’m so glad I’m not eating today. I had several runs to the bathroom and feel better (we ate this particular cultural dish that has lots of vegetables). Getting emptier which is the feeling I like the most with fasting, although too empty feels strange as times.

15 hours in! I’m determined to be mentally strong through day 2-7. I plan on coming here and on Facebook for encouragement and I plan on experiencing what day 8 feels, as I have never gotten there.

I’ll be pretty busy today so hopefully the day will go fast!

Have a great day everyone!

[Michelle]

@Sarah_T It sounds like you have a cool husband too. Mine wanted to join me in my fast but his Dr said not until he is more well. But he 's being very encouraging, and managed to talk me out of stress-eating this evening!

You’re doing so great - keep going