I am on my Way - Winding Down on Day 2 of Fasting

by Dawn
(New Jersey)

Hi everyone! I just started my water fast and through my research on the net I discovered this site.

I am so glad that I have found it. The information is extremely helpful and the support provided by the fasters has certainly helped to keep me motivated!

I am fasting for three reasons. First, I am 150 pounds overweight. While depressing, it is what it is. Rather than spend time feeling sorry for myself, I am committed to doing something about it! While I have always had a weight problem, my current 315 has led me to try numerous diets --each more unsuccessful than the last.

Because of my weight, I am experiencing sore joints (knees) and an inability to do things that I love (for example gardening). I feel so much older than 51. In fact, my 85 year old father in law has more energy than me.

I simply don't feel anywhere near fit. Trying to get out of a chair, bend down, or climb stairs are ridiculously awkward. In addition to wanting to lose weight, I am also interested in cleansing my body. The more I research, the more concerned I am about the need to detox.

Finally, I am sick and tired of not being able to find anything to wear. When you can't find anything in a women's section (even when, as my husband says the clothes look matronly), you know you are in trouble!

To be truthful, I have thought of fasting many times but I have chickened out because I have allowed fasting critics to scare me away.

However, this time I did a great deal of research and I am convinced that this, when done properly, can be healthful.

Put another way, I am totally convinced that it's more beneficial than the gastric bypass surgery that I was seriously considering.

I fasted once before (just before I married) for 2 weeks. It worked very well but I had no plan for improving my eating habits and managed after having two children to gain over 100 pounds. Kids, husband, job and everything and everyone else seemed more important than me.

Well now it's Me time. The kids are 18 and 16 and my husband would like his wife back. And me, I would like to feel in control of my life!

So Day Three, here I come! For everyone who has posted, my sincere thanks. As I am sure you know, the posts are ever so helpful! Wish me luck and fasting success to you all!