First Time Faster - Buddy Wanted

by PX

Hi all,

I'll be water fasting for the first time and would really like to have a buddy.

I don't really know how many pounds I'd like to lose because I don't own a scale (I don't know my current weight either), but my goal is to comfortably fit into some pants that I owned in High School (I'm currently a college student).

This is roughly two pants sizes.

I'm planning to fast for about two weeks. Also, during that time I'll be preparing for a test - so some encouragement would be gladly encouraged.

Any tips/advice/stories of experience are gladly welcomed especially regarding fasting and preparing for tests.

I've read so much about how fasting helps with clarity of the mind, so I'm quite excited. I'm really hoping to do well on this test.

Also, I suffer from an extreme case of acne. I've tried all sorts of creams and medications (Proactive, Murad, Minocycline, Doxycycline, Benzoyl Peroxide, various herbal topical creams, aloe vera, etc.) and nothing has worked. I feel so insecure about my body and my face.

Being in college, surrounded by so many beautiful people, and feeling the pressure to look good and date, it's extremely hard to carry myself with confidence and even look people in the eye without doubting myself.

Acne has been such a obstacle in my life and I'm really hoping this fast will give me another chance, give me another life.

I'm hoping with this fast, not only will my mind and face clear up, but my spirits will be lifted. By accomplishing this fast I hope to prove to myself that I have the discipline and motivation to do anything.

Please, if you can fast with me, I'd really appreciate it.

I'm planning to start this Friday because that time of month has unexpectedly come up.

~PX