My first fast was Friday, May 31st.
I tried to fast on Thursday the 30th, but I messed up in the morning and simply decided to try again the next day. I didn't have that old desire to wait until Monday to begin (translation: binge Thursday through Sunday night and then start anew on a magical, mystical Monday morning).
The fast went fine. I found it easier to deal with the hunger pangs before eating my one meal than I did after eating. At 4pm I had cottage cheese, broccoli, and salmon. I was hungry a few hours later but made it through the evening by drinking water and staying busy.
I wanted to wait until about 8 a.m. Saturday morning to eat again, but caved at 2 a.m. while up with a fussy baby. So that's something I will have to guard against in the future: emotions and fatigue getting the better of me. Nevertheless, I met the goal of eating only one 500 calorie meal in a 24 hour (and then some) period.
The scale is down 3 pounds as of today, but I'm not taking that too seriously at this very early stage.
My next fast is tomorrow. Mondays and Thursdays are my planned fasting days.
Anyone else out there doing some form of intermittent fasting?
I do sometimes. Simply because I can. If my tummy isn't angry yelling at me I don't mind missing a meal as I have plenty of spare food on me for my body. :)
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