Shay's August Fast

#21

Aug 17
EW: 145.2

Totally forgot to weigh myself on my way out of the door, but will do so after work. Today is day 9. I was very close to having a crutch meal last night as I have this perpetual dry mouth thing going on, and no matter how much water I drink, it isn’t satiated. I started dreaming about soups and thought that the sodium may help, and what’s a couple hundred calories? This was all around 11pm while over at a friend’s house. Instead, I packed up my things and went home and straight to bed. I didn’t want the regret, and I figured I could sleep off my mental hunger.

This week I will work on relying less on coffees and teas, and moving towards more of a water fast.

Manifestations

  • Abhorring the taste of water
  • Autopilot
  • Freezing cold, have a little desk heater on

Will update weight later.

TTFN, SYT.

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#22

Congrats on getting back to your university weight! It sounds like you and I have similar body stats, and since you’re 4 days ahead of me, I’m eager to see if we’ll progress in close fashion.

Using treats as landmarks is a really good tactic to break up the duration into chunks. I’ve used this strategy in the past, and there’s very little remorse because I would’ve spent the money on food anyways.

If you feel like you need a crutch to persevere, you might need a lick of salt. Half a bouillon cube in hot water will give you the same satisfaction as a cup of vegetable soup without sacrificing the calories. But if you’d rather abstain, I believe you can do it!

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#23

Try treating yourself to something like a pelligrino water (no flavor). Water fast approved. The bubbles and minerals help break up the plain water drinking.

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#24

Aug 18
SW: 144.4

Today is day 10!!! Once again in awe that I made it this far. I have a planned refeed in the evening, low carb high fat (totalling 943 calories), then hopping right back on the train to start my day 1 again at 6pm. I hope I don’t regret the decision as I did intend to extend past day 10 to avoid reliving the symptoms, but I plan to suck it up.

After the refeed, I’m going for a late run by the water. Loving the autumnal weather we seem to be getting, everything feels fresh and crisp and new again.

I’ll be stepping away from the scale for a couple days until our Round 3 kick off on Thursday.

Manifestations

  • Dizziness
  • Coldness
  • Fatigue
  • Clear skin! :slight_smile:

TTFN, SYT!

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#25

Great work!

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#26

If you can keep it low carb the symptoms will be less intense or non existent. :innocent:

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#27

Oh awesome! :slight_smile:

#28

Refeed in 1 hour.

The Plan Going Forward
Aug 18 - WF Day 1
Aug 19 - WF Day 2
Aug 20 - WF Day 3 (Round 3 Kick-off)
Aug 21 - WF Day 4
Aug 22 - WF Day 5
Aug 23 - WF Day 6
Aug 24 - WF Day 7
Aug 25 - WF Day 8
Aug 26 - WF Day 9
Aug 27 - WF Day 10 (Round 4 Kick-off)
Aug 28 - WF Day 11
Aug 29 - WF Day 12
Aug 30 - WF Day 13
Aug 31 - WF Day 14
Sep 01 - WF Day 15
Sep 02 - WF Day 16

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#29

Few things are more motivating than seeing others achieve their goals. Congratulations on 240 whole hours without food! Hoping your refeed goes as planned and look forward to your continued progress.

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#30

Aug 19

Wrapping up Day 1, starting Day 2 this evening.

Pretty chill Day 1, not much to report. Got up at 4:30am and went for a beautiful hike up the hills for a gorgeous view. I’m on the waitlist for an after work spin class, failing that, I plan to get out for a run by the water, and catch up on some reading.

Manifestations
None.

TTFN, SYT.

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#31

Aug 20

Wrapping up Day 2, starting Day 3 this evening.

Today is our Round 3 kick-off. Not much to report, made it to spin class last night after all and breezed through it. I’d love to be able to continue working out throughout my fast as I can’t stand being indoors/idle.

Manifestations
None! Feels like a regular day.

TTFN, SYT.

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#32

Aug 21

Wrapping up Day 3, starting Day 4 this evening.

I can’t believe how much easier the first few days have been this time around. Just feels like coasting, checking in at the calls, writing a post here, and then the day’s practically over. Tonight I plan to mellow out and turn in early as I’d like to get up before sunrise for a hike.

Manifestations
Dry mouth

TTFN, SYT.

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#33

Aug 23

Just started Day 6 this evening!

Got caught up this weekend hiking and shopping, and haven’t been posting! But it’s Sunday evening, it’s storming heavily, and I’m kicking back with some Bubly. Excited for the new week.

Manifestations
Moving absurdly slowly
Headaches
Had heat exhaustion today

TTYFN, SYT.

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#34

Day 6!! Fantastic!!!

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#35

Aug 24

Really, really struggling this AM - I have a strong desire to break my fast. Will have some plain miso if this keeps up till noon. Bah.

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#36

No! Drink some water and fight the beast!

Are you hungry or is it just your head playing games with you?

#37

I’m sure it’s just my head and being completely sick of drinking water and coffee. I’ll go for a walk and see if that helps :slight_smile:

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#38

Just wishing you luck today Shay!! Hang in there ! :slight_smile::four_leaf_clover:

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#39

Update: I broke my fast and it feels awful. If anyone is reading this and contemplating breaking theirs, but you’re looking for a sign, don’t do it! I’m on this side of a meal and I’m telling you it’s not worth it!

Restarting immediately though :slight_smile: I’ll carry on for the remainder of the month and re-evaluate come Sept 1.

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#40

Ii definitely “feel” better in fasting mode… although I get weak, I don’t feel bloated and weighed down and feel pretty clear headed (even though I struggle w/cravings at times).

You didn’t “give up”… so it’s all good. :slight_smile:

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