Day 8 of 40
Moving right along. I look forward to Wednesday because I can say I am 25% of the way complete. I decided that approacing it in 10 day increments was less intimidating than 1 long, long 40 day fast.
So far so good. I have been hungry off an on the entire time so far. So much for "hungry" being gone after 3 days. On most of my fasts it has been gone after 3 days, but this time around I still have experienced managable hunger pains, even this morning while fixing my child breakfast my stomach growled.
Oh and for the sexier side of fasting....Diarreah. I had to combat loose, uncontrolable bowels yesterday. This is why I cannot fast without some kind fiber. I add fiber to water or juice because if I don't, I cannot go anywhere for fear of an accident. Gross I know. Anyone else have that???
I have not gotten the big energy burst yet. I am eagerly anticipating the fasting "high", but have not seen it yet. Pretty blah, blah so far. I do feel okay and I can tell my body is responding to it and I am loosing weight (yippy).
I have lost 12
pounds so far. I am 5'8" and wearing a (now loose) size 16 or tight 14. I want to be comfortable in a size 8. I seem to recall I look very nice in a size 8, but it has been a while since I have seen myself in a size 8. Is it true that 10
pounds equals a dress size?
I am still cheering you all on from the sidelines. Peace ~ Liv