I have now met the time length of my first water fast - 8 days! I am down 18.6 pounds and I'm thrilled.
I will keep going on this water fast for a while longer. I'm toying with the idea of 20 days unless my body says something different at some point.
My skin is very soft, eyes are unusually bright, I think I'm nearing the end of ketosis because very little bad breath but the tongue is still showing white, energy levels are good and sleep is great.
I've noticed over the past couple days that my liquid consumption has decreased and I understand from reading from others on various sites that is to be expected.
Showing posts with label Fasting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fasting. Show all posts
Friday, August 22, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Day 6 of Water Fast
Today is day 6 of the water fast. I had a good, sound sleep last night and even hosted a social event at a restaurant but stuck to my water with lime.
I am now down 15.6 pounds and am thrilled. I was aiming to see if the 3 pounds per day was possible and the past couple days I'm averaging 2 pounds per day. Considering most weight loss programs have a person trying to lose 2 pounds per week, I'm already 7 weeks ahead.
This water fast has been so much easier than the first one that was 8 days. By having the new scales and www.FitDay.com making so many wonderful improvements to their site, I am finding many ways to be visually inspired to keep plugging away.
I'm toying with the idea of wondering if I would be able to water fast 20 or 30 days. We shall see. But if my energy levels stay high like they have been, it certainly seems achievable.
Yesterday I went on some massive cleaning kick - detail work like baseboards, etc. Just had lots of energy to expel. Emotionally I am feeling very calm and grounded and at peace. Meditations are averaging 20-30 minutes (I never set a timer - just go with the flow).
I'm grateful that we've had a lot of storms move through and the temps are about 20 degrees lower than they have been so it's been nice to be able to open the windows to the loft and let the fresh air in.
Today my focus is organizing an area where I had placed some boxes fill with various paper stuff. I realized while reviewing one of my feng shui books that that area was my "Helpful People / Travel" section and since I'm awaiting the green light on a project that would have us seriously traveling and I REALLY want this project, naturally I'm pulling that area together. As luck would have it, it's the only area in the loft that needed attention.
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I am now down 15.6 pounds and am thrilled. I was aiming to see if the 3 pounds per day was possible and the past couple days I'm averaging 2 pounds per day. Considering most weight loss programs have a person trying to lose 2 pounds per week, I'm already 7 weeks ahead.
This water fast has been so much easier than the first one that was 8 days. By having the new scales and www.FitDay.com making so many wonderful improvements to their site, I am finding many ways to be visually inspired to keep plugging away.
I'm toying with the idea of wondering if I would be able to water fast 20 or 30 days. We shall see. But if my energy levels stay high like they have been, it certainly seems achievable.
Yesterday I went on some massive cleaning kick - detail work like baseboards, etc. Just had lots of energy to expel. Emotionally I am feeling very calm and grounded and at peace. Meditations are averaging 20-30 minutes (I never set a timer - just go with the flow).
I'm grateful that we've had a lot of storms move through and the temps are about 20 degrees lower than they have been so it's been nice to be able to open the windows to the loft and let the fresh air in.
Today my focus is organizing an area where I had placed some boxes fill with various paper stuff. I realized while reviewing one of my feng shui books that that area was my "Helpful People / Travel" section and since I'm awaiting the green light on a project that would have us seriously traveling and I REALLY want this project, naturally I'm pulling that area together. As luck would have it, it's the only area in the loft that needed attention.
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
FitDay.com Has Made Changes
I like using www.FitDay.com when I'm water or juice fasting. As I began another water fast to day with the desire to break my 8-day record, I checked into my FitDay account - WOW! I love the new changes they've done to the site.
So much more interactivity and being able to track even your moods, BMI, etc.
I've got the free account and if you don't have one, you should check it out as it's a great resource tool for keeping you on track.
So much more interactivity and being able to track even your moods, BMI, etc.
I've got the free account and if you don't have one, you should check it out as it's a great resource tool for keeping you on track.
Day 1 of Water Fast
In past juice/water fasts, I have given sporadic updates on this blog. This time around, I am going to strive to ensure I am posting daily with full details of energy levels, weight loss, etc. so that others have a resource tool to compare by.
My goal is to shoot for 10 days on this water fast. My last water fast was 3 weeks ago and I achieved 8 days. I would also like to see if it is possible to loose 30 pounds in the 10 days to see if what I have read about being able to loose as much weight in 10 days on water as you can in 30 days on juice.
My longest juice fast was 30 days (18 months ago) and I dropped 32 pounds and have kept it off.
At this time, I can easily loose an additional 30 pounds plus I am more than likely holding onto water weight as my cycle began yesterday - but the good thing to that is that I won't have any crazy food cravings like what sometimes happens before the cycle. So, this is a perfect time to kick this new water fast off!
My goal is to shoot for 10 days on this water fast. My last water fast was 3 weeks ago and I achieved 8 days. I would also like to see if it is possible to loose 30 pounds in the 10 days to see if what I have read about being able to loose as much weight in 10 days on water as you can in 30 days on juice.
My longest juice fast was 30 days (18 months ago) and I dropped 32 pounds and have kept it off.
At this time, I can easily loose an additional 30 pounds plus I am more than likely holding onto water weight as my cycle began yesterday - but the good thing to that is that I won't have any crazy food cravings like what sometimes happens before the cycle. So, this is a perfect time to kick this new water fast off!
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Do You WANT To Stay Fat?
FastingGurl31 on www.YouTube.com has a series of videos.
Her most current video is dead on accurate and I hope will be inspiring to those of you that keep toppling off the wagon...save it as a favorite and watch it daily.
Her most current video is dead on accurate and I hope will be inspiring to those of you that keep toppling off the wagon...save it as a favorite and watch it daily.
Fasting & Ethanol
A couple weeks ago I ventured out onto a water fast.
I have successfully had juice fasts as long as 30 days, but I've never tried for a long water fast. I made it 8 days before my body said it wanted food.
I am about to embark on another water fast because I felt so amazingly wonderful fasting on both juice or water. I am going with water again because we are in the heat of Texas summer and it's hard to fast like this during the winter months because you naturally become colder.
There are some weight issues I'm addressing and I believe that fasting is a great way of proving to yourself that you can be in control and you are not a slave to any thing.
I am very grateful to the Water Fasting group at Curezone.com - they are amazingly supportive!
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On another note, I am learning much more than I ever wanted about ethanol in gasoline. My Harley, which has never had a problem during the summer months, started idling hard the other day. After speaking with a number of people, it came down to a friend of mine upending a can of Seafoam into the tank which is supposed to blow out all the carbon and eliminate any water. She fired up and all was good.
What seems to be happening is that the higher levels of ethanol in the fuel is causing more moisture in the tanks. It's bad enough on a car but on a bike you are dealing with about a 3 gallon tank so each drop makes difference. Water is heavier than fuel so it will sink and Harley's don't run well on water.
I'm making this posting because as a female with high octane toys like mine, I know first hand the kind of run around people can get. If the bike or car suddenly starts acting different, try addressing the possible water in the tank situation before anything else - you may end up saving yourself 100's of dollars.
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I have successfully had juice fasts as long as 30 days, but I've never tried for a long water fast. I made it 8 days before my body said it wanted food.
I am about to embark on another water fast because I felt so amazingly wonderful fasting on both juice or water. I am going with water again because we are in the heat of Texas summer and it's hard to fast like this during the winter months because you naturally become colder.
There are some weight issues I'm addressing and I believe that fasting is a great way of proving to yourself that you can be in control and you are not a slave to any thing.
I am very grateful to the Water Fasting group at Curezone.com - they are amazingly supportive!
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On another note, I am learning much more than I ever wanted about ethanol in gasoline. My Harley, which has never had a problem during the summer months, started idling hard the other day. After speaking with a number of people, it came down to a friend of mine upending a can of Seafoam into the tank which is supposed to blow out all the carbon and eliminate any water. She fired up and all was good.
What seems to be happening is that the higher levels of ethanol in the fuel is causing more moisture in the tanks. It's bad enough on a car but on a bike you are dealing with about a 3 gallon tank so each drop makes difference. Water is heavier than fuel so it will sink and Harley's don't run well on water.
I'm making this posting because as a female with high octane toys like mine, I know first hand the kind of run around people can get. If the bike or car suddenly starts acting different, try addressing the possible water in the tank situation before anything else - you may end up saving yourself 100's of dollars.
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Sunday, August 03, 2008
Back in the Saddle...
After successfully completing 8 days on water, I now know I can pull it off. I have typically done juice in the past and my 30-day juice fast was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed it.
So, right, wrong or indifferent, I'm shooting for another week after taking 36 hours off. Why so soon? Well, it seems that my suspicion that the bloody scales were off was correct....by 15 pounds in the wrong damn direction.
My boyfriend bought a kewl set of scales that measures fat, water, bone density and oh yeah, weight. Since he has a personal trainer and is working out to loose weight and get cut again, I had him weigh first to see if they were correct and they were. So then I got on and was horrified.
He kept telling me it was ok because he could tell I was obviously loosing weight; my clothes are getting looser and I don't have a layer of flab over certain areas like I did...but still! To be 15 pounds heavier than you thought you were is just sad.
On a different note, after breaking said water fast, I didn't sleep as well last night, I looked tired, my eyes weren't as bright as they had been last week, my energy level is "normal" but not that pumped up state it had been Wed-Fri.
At least this time, I'll know to a fraction of a pound what I weigh to see if I am indeed making progress.
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So, right, wrong or indifferent, I'm shooting for another week after taking 36 hours off. Why so soon? Well, it seems that my suspicion that the bloody scales were off was correct....by 15 pounds in the wrong damn direction.
My boyfriend bought a kewl set of scales that measures fat, water, bone density and oh yeah, weight. Since he has a personal trainer and is working out to loose weight and get cut again, I had him weigh first to see if they were correct and they were. So then I got on and was horrified.
He kept telling me it was ok because he could tell I was obviously loosing weight; my clothes are getting looser and I don't have a layer of flab over certain areas like I did...but still! To be 15 pounds heavier than you thought you were is just sad.
On a different note, after breaking said water fast, I didn't sleep as well last night, I looked tired, my eyes weren't as bright as they had been last week, my energy level is "normal" but not that pumped up state it had been Wed-Fri.
At least this time, I'll know to a fraction of a pound what I weigh to see if I am indeed making progress.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Day 8 of Water Fast
Today is the start of Day 8. Unlike many females, I don't like to shop but I'm going to have to break down and buy some digital scales. The ones I have now show my weight all over the place.
So far, Day 2 & 3 were definitely hardest as far as energy levels. Stomach growling and thinking about food, that's actually been the past couple days. I'm committed to seeing this through though. I know I'm not done detoxing because the tongue is still white and breath is less than stellar.
The pilates in the morning seems to help jump start my energy level for the day. Still averaging 4 large tumblers of water (guessing they are 20oz in size). I am more cognizant of resting when my body starts feeling tired.
Unlike a lot where are starting a fast today because it's Aug 1 and/or New Moon, I don't seem to do well to things like that. I just mentally think, "Right, that's it, let's do this," and jump right in - which is how this water fast began. I have no set completion date and the longer I stick to it, the more I want to stay committed to it.
So far, Day 2 & 3 were definitely hardest as far as energy levels. Stomach growling and thinking about food, that's actually been the past couple days. I'm committed to seeing this through though. I know I'm not done detoxing because the tongue is still white and breath is less than stellar.
The pilates in the morning seems to help jump start my energy level for the day. Still averaging 4 large tumblers of water (guessing they are 20oz in size). I am more cognizant of resting when my body starts feeling tired.
Unlike a lot where are starting a fast today because it's Aug 1 and/or New Moon, I don't seem to do well to things like that. I just mentally think, "Right, that's it, let's do this," and jump right in - which is how this water fast began. I have no set completion date and the longer I stick to it, the more I want to stay committed to it.
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