Fast Went Fast
So I wanted to fast until I found TRUE hunger. It took me about 17 hours to find it, but I did wait to make sure it was REAL. It really went pretty well overall. I did end up with a headache by late afternoon and still have it. I think it comes not only from not eating…but also the mental strain on my brain to not eat until I am hungry. I went through something similar years ago and do seem to remember the same issue.
For me, this is a spiritual battle as well. But I wont get deep into that. I will say that I am going to do a bible study with a buddy and it is based on a book about moderation. I also signed up for a free online bible study course to walk me through this too. I started that yesterday also and have begun to re-shift my head to where I know it has needed to be. I am hoping that this will also help me in some of my other areas of struggle…including the depression. It is very similar to a program I did called Weigh Down Workshop. For me and my relationship with God…it was an awesome thing.
I am journaling my food, but not for the purpose of tracking calories or counting points. For accountability help I am going to include it here. Remember…I am not focused at this moment on the healthiest choices necessarily…just waiting for hunger and stopping when I am satisfied.
3:00pm~TLC multigrain crackers (10) w/ Laughing Cow swiss lite wedge
McD fruit & yogurt parfait
4:30pm~3/4 of a small banana choc chip muffin (homemade)
7:00pm~Egg salad sandwich w/ small serv. of light potato chips
9:30pm~Multigrain Chex cereal (1 ½ c) w/ ½ c 1% milk
Water total= 72 oz.
So that was my day. I will also say that in order to not focus on when hunger was going to come, I kept myself busy with some household chores. It got me up and moving anyway rather than moping and sitting on my hiney! I will do more of the same today. My son spilled a bowl of cereal this morning so I will be dragging out the steam-vac to clean the carpet and will also be mopping the floors. Job searching is also on the top of my list…not many choices out there recently…I am getting scared.
Have a great Tuesday Buddies!
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SOUNDS LIKE SOME GOOD FOOD CHOICES TO ME. EGG SALAD REALLY SOUNDS GOOD . MIGHT HAVE TO MAKE SOME. GLAD TO SEE THAT YOU GOT UP A MOVING. SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED A PUSH. HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR ONLINE STUDY. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY
I think you did fabulous yesterday. The stuff you ate really wasn’t bad at all. Good for you hunnie. Best wishes
17 hours! I don’t think I would have lasted that long. MMmmm your muffin sounds really good
Yay! You are getting back to basics! We are all here for you and I’m happy to see you are doing a bible study, Even if you don’t understand it when its happening he has a plan for you!!:)
Good Luck and Best wishes Debbi
Forgot to say looking skinny in your photo wootwoot!!
Whew, no one who has to be anywhere near me wants to know what I am like if I fast for 17 hours! Hungry = Grumpy!
I have had to fast like that before too. Good job on finding that true hunger. The headaches are generally from low blood sugar. A little juice will usually kick that in the butt. FYI for another time, maybe. Love the photo and now I want some egg salad……….
Wow, fasting is something I wish I could do, but my blood sugar dips too easy. You did great!
Great job Debbi! Glad you are looking into new things to help you on your journey. Hope you have many many many more great days ahead of you !
uhm, I turn into a monster after like 5 hours.. Now that is will power! Woot woot!!