Seeking Fasting Buddy for a 3 Week Fast

by Yummywater
(MI, USA)

Hello,

I'm on the second day of my water fast (fast dates: June 11-July 1) and could use a partner to help keep me honest and on track. If you would like, we can exchange pictures, stats, progress, tips, complain about symptoms, etc. The encouragement could help us both out!

I'm doing a water fast primarily for weight loss and for cleansing. I'm vegan, but have been lax about carefully avoiding dairy (esp w/eating out), so I would like to follow my fast with a better effort on that.

Also, eating more raw foods would be great. Um, and I certainly wouldn't be upset if I looked a little better in a bathing suit by the fourth of July.

I am a 23 y/o female, 5'3, 141.8 lbs starting weight. I have also taken measurements to track my progress. If I reach lower than 120 lbs before the 3 weeks is up, I will consider discontinuing the fast. It is unlikely that this will happen though, as I would have to lose more than a pound per day from here out.

I will be supplementing my water with (very liitle) drops of lemon juice and hebal tea as I see fit. Avoiding gum, broth, juice, etc. Thats my general plan, anyway.

I'm also reading Dr. Joel Furman's "Fasting and Eating for Health" for inspiration and hopefully to learn something too. Unfortunately, its too good of a read and I'm nearly halfway through it already :)

My most recent fast was around February for 9 days. This is my longest fast, though I have done several 2-4 day fasts. 21 days is a big step up for me, and if I make it to 125 lbs, I will have a "normal" BMI- which I haven't had since probably 6th grade.

So, I'm looking for a partner that is fasting while I am, it doesn't necessarily have to be the same duration. Female preferred but not necessary. Most importantly, be committed.

We can do this!