Faster! Faster!

by MO
(Utah)

I am in the 8th day of my present water fast. I recently moved 2600 miles from my friends and family, and feel very isolated in an unfriendly city.

Food is a comfort to me and always has been. I participated in a Juice Fast about 3 years ago to help me quit smoking (it worked by the way!) and decided to take on a water fast this time to tackle the demons that follow me surrounding food.

In day 5, I finally felt as though my severe hunger pains, leg cramping and light headedness had gone away. I am now regaining my energy and I feel amazing.

I have lost 11 pounds so far, my skin is clearing up and my focus at work (office job) is much more direct and driven.

I feel now as though I can focus my mental energy on meditation and confronting the problems I face with food, because I still catch myself thinking on my way home from work "what am I going to make for dinner?".

A few tips:

*sparkling water helped me GREATLY through the few tough days. I find the carbonation fills me up more easily than flat water.

*I have been chewing sugar free gum. My breath is atrocious, and the gum has definitely helped. It also gives my mouth something to do.

*I have told my few close friends about my intentions. I am fully supported by all but one, as they have all participated in brief, one-day fasts in the past.

It is so nice to have them ask me "what day are we on?" and drop comments like "wow, that's so impressive. I envy your courage." surround yourself with people who care and respect your intentions, not those who are mad because they won't have someone to go out to dinner with for a month. : )

Be strong, keep your head up, a few days of being uncomfortable is Already entirely worth it!!