Well, almost at day 8, so I’m over halfway there.
My body has settled into its fasting rhythm. As my period is now over, the bloat and hunger have both disappeared.
I can tell I’m deep into the fast, as my movements have become slower, and without food, I’ve become more thoughtful and contemplative. I find when I stop eating, time itself slows down and me with it. I read and write more. I’m able to sit and really enjoy my thoughts.
This is a special time in a fast, when the hunger disappears. It’s obviously really hard at the beginning, but when I get to this point, I can tell the game changes from fighting hunger to fighting boredom. The body still wants food, but for the comfort of it, the entertainment of it.
I’m excited for this second half. Something different that I’m doing is not weighing myself until the end. My last long fast, I weighed daily and it messed with my head when I would stall while fasting. This time, just trusting that I’m losing fat and not weighing myself has been much better for me mentally. I can already tell my clothes are looser anyways.
I’m just walking on the treadmill daily now, no running or sprinting. I get spurts of high energy, but I don’t use it because I know it will tire me quicker and also possibly induce hunger.
I’ve also decided that depending on how I’m feeling at the end of the week, I may fast longer and take it day by day. I’m grateful for how well I’ve been feeling, and I think I’ll let my body decide when it has had enough.
Stay safe everyone ❤️.
Lady, I just have to say that fasting during the first days of your cycle is some ninja-level shit.
I just completed a 7-day & had my visit from the cardinal as well. I wasn’t sure if I would have to break it so I could take some ibuprofen (cramps can get pretty intense days 2 & 3), but I didn’t. I’m gonna chalk up the relative lack of cramps to being fasted.
around that time is when I feel the enlightenment, tranquility, and serenity. Walking around just felt like i’m in a dream.
keep it up man. i failed the first time and only got to 10 days, the second time I tried I got to 15 days.
> I can tell the game changes from fighting hunger to fighting boredom
Simply by eating less or by not eating at all, I have learned about myself that I depend on food for amusement or entertainment way too much. It feels like I’ve eliminated one of my most reliable hobbies, as soon as I remove food from the equation.
Knowing that I am choosing not to eat really frees up my mind from constantly thinking or even worrying about what my next meal will be or when I’ll have it. But filling in that void is extremely challenging! One can turn preparing/eating/digesting a sandwich into an affair that takes up a good portion of the day. Which is ridiculous lol
It is amazing the longer I go the better I feel. I don’t count days or hours. It’s just how I feel after a stretch. Hopefully you are getting your electrolytes and sodium. Bone broth and tea are amazing drinks. Good luck to ya!!
Thank you for the insightful post regarding your fasting journey. The longest I’ve ever gone has been a couple of days. For some reason I can’t push past the hunger barrier… its very frustrating as I would love to experience this slow, contemplative fasting peak. Maybe one day!
Did you notice a difference on how hard the first 4-5 days where in comparison to shorter fasts?I usually fasted only up to 4 days, and it was very hard to stay on track, especially day 3 was always awful. I was thinking about the end of the fast all the time, checking my app for the hours left, obsessing over weight on the scale.Now I decided to go three weeks, and the first days have been a breeze. I don’t care about time left, I am in for the long run.