Today is the first day of my attempt at a four day fast. This morning when I was telling my husband about my fears during this fast, I asked him if he thought I would make it the whole four days. He admitted that he doesn’t think I’ll be able to. It only made me want to prove him wrong. It gave me a bit more determination to get this bitch done. I’m doing this to prove to myself that I can do this. I’m doing this to cleanse my mind and body. I’m doing this to show my husband that food does not control me. Will check in on day two.
There’s a reason hunger strikers get a lot of attention from the public. Going without food for more than a day does seem extraordinary. I’m going to give him the benefit of the doubt that not having read up on how many people successfully fast for extended periods, he too thinks it requires an extraordinary amout of willpower and dedication, and that he’s just being realistic about the likelihood that anyone has that. Good luck on your fast, and I’m glad you can use this as motivation!