Long Journey... Water Fasting for 100-Pound Weight Loss - Buddy Wanted

by Joeleena
(Eugene, Oregon)

I am beginning my fast today on June 30, 2010. I would like to fast until September 1, 2010. I have fasted before but i always seem to fail or at least not make it for the length of time i had hoped for.

I have at the very least, 100 pounds to lose. I intend on water fasting mostly but will allow myself a protein shake occasionally as well. I would like a buddy but am not always able to check my email on a daily basis.

If you have any advice you could give me on staying motivated, i would greatly appreciate it. I am not doing this for vanity.

I am a single mother of four boys and being so overweight has not only affected me physically but mentally as well. I have no confidence and very low self esteem. I just want to become healthy and be able to go out and do things with my children.

Due to the fact that i have no confidence to even leave my house most of the time, i have no friends and no other opportunity for support besides this website. I am 35 years old, 5'1 and weigh a whopping 253 pounds.

I have been overweight all my life. At one point i did become thin but somehow did not pay attention and it all came back and then some.

Even when i was thin, when i looked in the mirror i still saw the same overweight person. Sounds weird but i guess i was just so used to being overweight that i could not see myself any other way.

Anyway, i appreciate you reading this and welcome any comments. joeleena1975@live.com