WOW! So today is the end of day 5 for me, and this fast gets easier and easier every day. I am most proud of myself for actually being dedicated and committed to my decision to fast. I know that in the end discipline will be my greatest reward. I am actually enjoying myself, but I won't lie I do feel a bit sluggish today but it's not so bad. I feel like 14 days will be sufficient for me.
I've noticed that my scrubs are getting to be a bit baggy lately, which brings me to my next point. If you recall, when I first started this fast my weight was 143.8 lbs. That was even before my prep period. I am now 133 lbs. THAT's AWESOME!
I've been reading a book called " Check list for Life" It is very inspirational and has helped me to reevaluate myself and my response to life's events. I can say that it has made me a better, less quarrelsome person. This I know for sure because over the past few days I've had some rather unfortunate situations occur, BUT I handled them well!
Anyway, here's my motivation technique: Go through your closet and find all of those clothes that you've out-grown, try them on and see if you can fit any of them! I was surprised!!! Don't be disappointed if you can't fit them all, some of mine were still too tight BUT atleast I got them on! I had fun! I'll try again next week to see the difference!
Thanks for tuning in!
Friday, July 3, 2015
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Day 2!
Day 2 wasn't so bad, it was kind of the same as yesterday. I was fine all day but around 6pm I started to feel a little hungry. I just drank a cold bottle of water and it didn't take very long for my hunger to disappear. I've done a lot better drinking water today, 3.5 bottles and I'm still working. To avoid trouble later, I think I'll go to bed a little early tonight. It's been a pretty chill day, it rained here so I didn't get out much which also helped because I didn't pass the fast food joints or visit my parents house where I would be destined for failure if I stay too long. I haven't start feeling like the walking dead yet I've actually been pretty energetic today which to me is a surprise! I've looked up some youtube videos of other water fasters, some go as long as 30+ days. I'm not exactly sure how long I want to go but I know it won't be that long. I'll finish this week and take it from there. I was going to weigh myself but I decided I didn't want to weigh daily. (it's kind of torturous.) So I'll weigh on Thursday and then again on Sunday. I'm also paying attention to my skin, many have said that their complexion is a lot clearer after the fast. I know that fasting also cleanses the liver and revs up the metabolism so I'm excited for that as well. This blog really motivates me to keep going! I know It would be better if I posted pictures but I'm not brave enough to do that just yet. I have been taking pics so that when I'm done fasting I can compare a before and after. I'll post a few at the end, Don't worry!
Goodnight and Goodbye for now!
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Goodnight and Goodbye for now!
P.S If you're following along, chime in or let me know somehow. It feels like I'm talking to myself!
Follow me on twitter @WALLEN2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Day 1, The Fast has officially started!
WHAT A DAY!!!!
It was a great day until about 6pm. That's when hunger struck! But I was strong and I didn't eat a thing! But before I get into the details let me just share the 3 things I'd like to achieve by fasting.
#1: I want to gain discipline and self control. By fasting I am quitting so many of my bad habits COLD TURKEY! My eating habits are so poor that it's a shame! So after the fast I'll start making healthy choices, and I'll avoid the sugar to prevent a relapse. If you can break bad eating habits, you can do anything. Rather recognized or not, sugar addicts are real! I know for sure that if I am strong enough to change my diet, I can change so much more in my life.. IT'S TIME TO TAKE CONTROL!
#2: I want to take this time to really analyze my self and my life and do some reprioritizing. Fasting + Prayer = POWER! When you fast you have a much better insight on things. Your mind is clear and you have the ability to focus.
#3: I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT! I'm sure this is a common reason and for some it's the only reason, and there is nothing wrong with that. I'm not comfortable with my body right now and I've decided to do something about it. If you have too...Congratulations!
Okay! So on Friday morning I started my transition. I weighed in at 143.8, my goal weight is 110 lbs. This morning when I woke up I weighed in at 138.3!!! WOW! (It may have been water weight, I'm not sure) Anyway, I've been working on drinking more water but I must admit it's been a challenge. Today I drank 3 bottles total. I know I should be drinking at least 4 bottles but I haven't got there yet. Physically I was okay. I expected to be very fatigued and grouchy but surprisingly I was my normal self! Like I said it wasn't until the evening that I started to feel hungry, but I put on my game face and drank a nice cold bottle of water. I think I'll start going to bed a little earlier to prevent the hunger attacks. I'm usually a night eater so I think it will help. If anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them!
Until next time....
It was a great day until about 6pm. That's when hunger struck! But I was strong and I didn't eat a thing! But before I get into the details let me just share the 3 things I'd like to achieve by fasting.
#1: I want to gain discipline and self control. By fasting I am quitting so many of my bad habits COLD TURKEY! My eating habits are so poor that it's a shame! So after the fast I'll start making healthy choices, and I'll avoid the sugar to prevent a relapse. If you can break bad eating habits, you can do anything. Rather recognized or not, sugar addicts are real! I know for sure that if I am strong enough to change my diet, I can change so much more in my life.. IT'S TIME TO TAKE CONTROL!
#2: I want to take this time to really analyze my self and my life and do some reprioritizing. Fasting + Prayer = POWER! When you fast you have a much better insight on things. Your mind is clear and you have the ability to focus.
#3: I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT! I'm sure this is a common reason and for some it's the only reason, and there is nothing wrong with that. I'm not comfortable with my body right now and I've decided to do something about it. If you have too...Congratulations!
Okay! So on Friday morning I started my transition. I weighed in at 143.8, my goal weight is 110 lbs. This morning when I woke up I weighed in at 138.3!!! WOW! (It may have been water weight, I'm not sure) Anyway, I've been working on drinking more water but I must admit it's been a challenge. Today I drank 3 bottles total. I know I should be drinking at least 4 bottles but I haven't got there yet. Physically I was okay. I expected to be very fatigued and grouchy but surprisingly I was my normal self! Like I said it wasn't until the evening that I started to feel hungry, but I put on my game face and drank a nice cold bottle of water. I think I'll start going to bed a little earlier to prevent the hunger attacks. I'm usually a night eater so I think it will help. If anyone has any suggestions I'd love to hear them!
Until next time....
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Preparation
In prep for my new challenge, the water fast that is, I've taken 3 days to transition. During these 3 days I set food boundaries, I've limited myself to fruits and veggies only along with water...These were my written rules at least. I set goals for myself, I also identified things about myself that I felt needed improvement. I've taken the time to identify some of my weaknesses in life, review some of my failures, and I've listed a few focal points to which I'd like to concentrate on, and I've planned interventions to how I think I can change these things, or Improve anyway.
One thing I know about myself is that I have a problem with committing and consistency. Things get rough and I QUIT! But one thing that keeps me going is an audience....Why???? Because I don't like to fail in front of others. That's one reason for the blog! So I'll give a brief summary of how my 3 transition days went. Know that with each day came difficulty, but I reflected on each day to make improvements for the next.
Day 1: Started off well, but ended in catastrophe! I worked hard all day to control myself, I stayed busy all day and finally I had a nice side salad from chick fil a, I used a light Italian dressing because there is no way I can just eat plain lettuce! (Eeeww!!!!) The salad along with a bottle of water was actually quite satisfying. I was fine until I went to visit my parent's house...The dieter's disaster zone! I tried, I really REALLY tried....but temptation got the best of me. My mom had donuts sitting on the kitchen counter so I started out JUST taking a bite. Next thing you know I ate the whole thing, followed by a slice of pizza and a few golden oreos. (Those things are like crack by the way.) So yeah I failed at day 1. I almost wanted to start over again, which has been a bad habit of mine, ( I never get past day1) but instead I decided to push on. I remembered that I've set these 3 days aside to transition, and transitioning doesn't mean you suddenly change. So I promised myself that tomorrow would be better, and it would count as day 2, and it was!
Day 2: So much better! I prepared my food ahead of time so that I wouldn't reach for those packaged convenient snacks. I had melon, and cucumbers. I did go back to my parents house, but I was more careful and I avoided the kitchen. I also took my food with me. I refused to have a replay of yesterday! I soaked my cucumbers in vinegar which also helped....It kinda killed my appetite. The only issue I had today was that I didn't drink enough water. So Ill try harder tomorrow to be more conscious of my water consumption.
Day 3: For some reason today has been difficult. All I can think about is that today is my last chance to eat... so within the limitations I set for myself, I savored every bite. I ate a hefty chuck of watermelon, some left over cucumbers, steamed broccoli, and the sweetest honey dew melon I think I've ever tasted. The hardest part was cooking for my family. Today of all days, my daughter decided she wanted pancakes and she wanted her syrup to be heated. I almost drooled. Dinner was worse.... The aroma almost killed me. I almost took a bite, BUT I DIDN'T! I'm so proud of myself. Today I still didn't drink enough water....But surely this will improve...Soon Water will be all I have, after all this IS a WATER fast!
Tomorrow is where it begins!
One thing I know about myself is that I have a problem with committing and consistency. Things get rough and I QUIT! But one thing that keeps me going is an audience....Why???? Because I don't like to fail in front of others. That's one reason for the blog! So I'll give a brief summary of how my 3 transition days went. Know that with each day came difficulty, but I reflected on each day to make improvements for the next.
Day 1: Started off well, but ended in catastrophe! I worked hard all day to control myself, I stayed busy all day and finally I had a nice side salad from chick fil a, I used a light Italian dressing because there is no way I can just eat plain lettuce! (Eeeww!!!!) The salad along with a bottle of water was actually quite satisfying. I was fine until I went to visit my parent's house...The dieter's disaster zone! I tried, I really REALLY tried....but temptation got the best of me. My mom had donuts sitting on the kitchen counter so I started out JUST taking a bite. Next thing you know I ate the whole thing, followed by a slice of pizza and a few golden oreos. (Those things are like crack by the way.) So yeah I failed at day 1. I almost wanted to start over again, which has been a bad habit of mine, ( I never get past day1) but instead I decided to push on. I remembered that I've set these 3 days aside to transition, and transitioning doesn't mean you suddenly change. So I promised myself that tomorrow would be better, and it would count as day 2, and it was!
Day 2: So much better! I prepared my food ahead of time so that I wouldn't reach for those packaged convenient snacks. I had melon, and cucumbers. I did go back to my parents house, but I was more careful and I avoided the kitchen. I also took my food with me. I refused to have a replay of yesterday! I soaked my cucumbers in vinegar which also helped....It kinda killed my appetite. The only issue I had today was that I didn't drink enough water. So Ill try harder tomorrow to be more conscious of my water consumption.
Day 3: For some reason today has been difficult. All I can think about is that today is my last chance to eat... so within the limitations I set for myself, I savored every bite. I ate a hefty chuck of watermelon, some left over cucumbers, steamed broccoli, and the sweetest honey dew melon I think I've ever tasted. The hardest part was cooking for my family. Today of all days, my daughter decided she wanted pancakes and she wanted her syrup to be heated. I almost drooled. Dinner was worse.... The aroma almost killed me. I almost took a bite, BUT I DIDN'T! I'm so proud of myself. Today I still didn't drink enough water....But surely this will improve...Soon Water will be all I have, after all this IS a WATER fast!
Tomorrow is where it begins!
Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Hi! I'm Whitney! Im a wife, a mother and a child of God. Like many of you I'm on a journey to be a better me, so every day I'm seeking ways to improve myself mentally, physically, and spiritually. Recently I've embarked on a new road to Improvement...For the past 3 days I've been preparing for a water fast that I will start in the morning. I felt it was a holistic method to renew myself in so many areas. I know that it will be a great challenge for me but I also know it's going to be a life changing experience that I will grow from. So, If you too are interested, please....follow along!
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