Fasting and Declaring My independence From Food!

by Lizzy
(PA)

I have tried fasting before, and managed three days. I could have continued but my parents didn't like the idea of not eating and so I was forced to eat. I've tried to fast in a kind of sneaky way, but I always get caught.

Now everyone thinks I'm anorexic, which upsets me and makes me eat more, making me gain more weight. Sometimes I fight them and refuse to eat, but other times I think, "what's the point?" and eat a whole loaf of bread my mom just baked.

Then I get mad for eating and I sulk in my room pounding my stomach, hoping it will just deflate and disappear. But I'm tired of feeling like this. I'm going to fast against everyone elses will for a couple of reasons.

1) it's time to stop letting food rule my life. 2) I need to lose weight! 3) I want to rid my body of toxins. 4) I'm 17 and I must learn to live for myself. 5) I've been wanting to do this for such a long time and so it's time to start reaching my goals and living my dreams.

I have to do what I want. I'm not a selfish person. I never have been. I don't ask for much. But I want this. I feel I deserve to feel successful when it comes to weight loss. I deserve to be happy. If anyone would like me as a fasting buddy, I'm here and I'm ready!