Day 2 Water-Only Fast

I have had bouts of hunger throught the day, but mostly I just feel great. I cleaned the house, and did laundry. I talked to a buddy for hours on the phone (a rarity), and laid down for a nap. I am amazed by the amount of time I spend on food related energy. What's for breakfast, what's for lunch, what's for dinner, what do I need, chopping, blending, taking out the compost, washing dishes, going to the grocery store, thawing things, etc. I keep walking into the kitchen to get more water and am amazed by how clean the kitchen remains. 

I feel a little disappointed that it'll be over tomorrow night. It is all happening so fast. I can't believe how much I am enjoying this experience. It sounds insane, masochistic even, and I would never have imagined this as an outcome, but there it is, I can't deny it. Life is so much easier, the day oddly fluid, when you don't have the punctuations of meals. No more decision making, no more worrying about macronutrients, no more worrying about blood glucose spikes or counting calories. It's a mental vacation, and freedom from that judgemental voice always monitoring my food choices. I know I can never win anyway.

I don't want to downplay the level of difficulty, because it certainly has been hard, but it absolutely has wonderful benefits well beyond health. If I worked outside the home I don't think I could manage, not with the seizure issue, but thankfully, I don't. I have the safety zone of my little nest, and it continues to nurture me to health.

Three Day Water-Only Fast

I'm 21 hours into a 72 hour fast. This is why...



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There are all types of fasts out there; juice fasts, fruit fasts, broth fasts, minimal calorie fasts, you name it, there's probably a fast out there. They're a divisive topic with fervent stances on both sides. Some say they're great for cleansing, fabulous for your health, and others say they damage your metabolism, that they mess up the delicate homeostasis of the body. As for me, I don't know what I think. It seems like there's both benefits and concerns. But this new research study that's been splashing around the internet showing that fasting for 2-4 days can completely regenerate the cells in your immune system, got my attention and drew me in.

To keep myself sane, I have been drinking pint after pint of water, and a smattering of herbal teas (which I chose because they're are usually caffeine free and calorie free). This afternoon I felt well enough to walk the lake with Emma, but I'll be surprised if I'm able to do it again tomorrow, let alone Friday. I'm just trying to take it easy and get through this. I have a friend who's done a seven day water-only fast, so I keep reminding myself that three days should be easy. I mean, jeez, I'm almost a third of the way to the finish line.

I'm definitely feeling hazy, but the growls in my stomach are oddly refreshing. It reminds me that I'm strong, and dedicated. Too bad my subconscious didn't get the memo; I took a late afternoon nap and dreamed of juicy, chilled green grapes.

On my walk today I glimpsed this chalk message. How fitting. Maybe the penman was on a fast too....know what I'm sayin'? Ha.