AngelGirl: 40 days of Water Fasting
AngelGirl 39 years old Female, weighing 82 kg / 180.4 lbs, 52 in /132.08 cm tall, Christian. From Farmington Hills, United States
Doing 40 days of Water Fasting. Starting November 26, 2010
Reasons for Fasting:
I love the mental clarity and boundless energy that accompanies fasting. I am far too heavy for my height and age group. My ideal weight is 115 and i'm 65 overweight pounds of "tiredness" and "uncomfortability". Each time that I fast, I have such a peace and a closer more meaningful oneness with Christ.Past Fasting Experience:
Over the course of the past six months a few days per week I have fasted with juice and alternating with water. My longest fast with water has been 21 days. I recently completed a couple of water fasts. I've done a few juice fasts...but didnt see the results that I wanted; the juices had too much sugar and I didnt like the way I felt. This fast is for the discipline, oneness and results.Present Diet:
I eat fruit and vegetables and fish 2x's/wk. I detest chicken and I consume very little red meat. I confess that I'm a health food junkie. I will eat snacks from the market and fruit like its going down with the Titanic and drink Smoothies weekly. My goal is to eat mostly vegetarian. I've recently discovered the benefits of alkaline water, Nature's Sunshine "Liquid Chlorophyll" and Oolong Green Tea.Relevant Medical History:
I recently experienced a set back from a prednisone prescription for an inner ear infection. Within two months I packed on almost 22 pounds.Present Medical Problems:
I have two small fibroid tumors and I'd like to have children.State of Mind:
In the words of my aunt Betty "my mind is well made up".Limitations:
I am a bit scared...but with all of the support of everyone here...I can really envelope myself in encouragement and stand on Phillipians 4:13 and be successful. I know that it will take more than one fast to get to my goal...but I know I can :)
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Hi AngelGirl.,
Energy changes during fasting. I do not recommend long water fasts for a first fast. I think you should read more of the site before you start. Glad to be of support just a bit lazy to retype answers already on the site in detail.
Hi Angel,
How many pounds did you lose on your 21 day fast?
Just wondering, I am on it now……
Not my first either, but my longest.
Thanks
Melissa
Hi Melissa:
On both water fasts…I lost… get this “17″ pounds each time. I think my body is stuck on 17 (smile). Right now…my chunkiness stands at 179. My goal is 110…
Hey Angel,
We can definitely be fasting buddies. I check this website daily and I post my progress daily. Are you officially starting your fasting tomorrow? Melissa is also fasting, so we can all support each other.
Amanda:
It is a pleasure to chat with you. Daily[:)] I like the idea of accountability so I will post daily. Yes, I will start my first 40-day water fast on Black Friday November 27, 2010. I’m excited:)…I just re-read your message…congrats Melissa…this will be great! Now I have some fasting buddies and accountability, support and encouragement….Awesome!
Amanda:
Today has been my official start day, I got up early this morning for prayer and meditation. I accompanied my sister for some Holiday shopping. I am proud to say that as she stopped for gourmet coffee I drank my prepared my herbal tea before leaving this morning and sipped proudly as she drove. I took a water bottle with me just in case and I’ve been sipping all day. I will drink more water and sip on tea before retiring to bed. I shared with Melissa that since it’s only day 1 i’m going to gradually give up the sugar-free gum. For some odd reason the sugar-free tasted funny and I want to get through my first 40 day water fast as painless as possible. It’s evening and I know that I’ve got to start sipping soon so that I’m not hungry before retiring to bed. I’ll post tommorrow
I strive on accountability as well Angel! Isn’t this great!!
I’m pretty “fit” (using it loosely, I’m strong and lots of muscle, but alot of loose skin and fat, 3 babies later and weight loss) so I think I carry my weight well. Love to get rid of the saggy-ness of things but hey I’m happy very happy with weight gone at least!
Yesterday was my start and I was 170 on the button, hoping for 140 would make me really happy, not tiny, I have never wanted to be; my first goal was 190 then 170, so I reached those, the last will be the best
Have a great day girls!
Hi Melissa:
Congratulations on Day #2
Yesterday, I only ate veggies and drank nearly 1 gallon of water with lime. I went to bed rather late and got up this morning for prayer and meditation. My sister and I got a late start on the Holiday shopping. I grabbed a cup of herbal tea no sugar {by the time this is over I’ll be saying yippee} and sipped while she stopped for gourmet coffee. I also had a water bottle in the truck just in case I got hungry. So far so good I’ve had 1/2 gallon and will drink a few more ounces and sip on tea before retiring to bed. I have to stop chomping on the gum. For some odd reason the sugar-free tastes funny and I want to get through this as painless as possible.
First off, late start on holiday shopping? No way! I haven’t bought one single item yet!!!
The gum, ugh as soon as I began fasting the gum was gone, never again……. I find it makes me more hungry, and I think it’s actually carbs? no thanks.. I also heard it keeps your stomach from shrinking?! I dunno about that one, but I know I can’t handle chewing gum and fasting!
I noticed that your doing 40 days, how are you going to handle the end of your fast when it’s christmas? Keeping strong I guess…. I know that I am being done b4 christmas taking that week off, then probably partial week fasts….. seems like my body only needs a tiny amount to survive anyway..
Glad to hear your just about over that horrible day 1!
LOL!…I am strictly on a window shop budget and bought household supplies [budget is waaay too tight for that]. My sister did the shopping, I held the buggy and blocked the isles (lol!…trust me it was a sight) and since it’s only the 2nd time i’ve ever gone shopping for Black Friday…I actually had fun watching her shop and the crowds of people fighting over “Holiday Items”.
As for not eating during the holidays…if yesterday was a good indication {I stayed busy by engaging family in conversation ~ sipping water ~ cooking and playing with my nephews while the adults ate} I think I”ll be okay. I’ll get plenty of old movies to watch and if necessary I’ll pull out the juicer and sip on a cup of juice before going to visit family/friends.
Thanks for the tip on the gum..I think by Saturday I’ll be finished chewing my last pack…LOL…I’ll just stick with mints…:)
mmmmmmmmMMMmm now I want mints
I was a gum junkie for sure, my favorite being good old juicy fruit…… memories….lol
Does your family know your fasting?
I keep mine a secret which isn’t surprisingly hard at all! As long as they eat they don’t notice if anyone else hasn’t!
hey how is your fasting going?
Hi Amanda:
Today I found myself kinda dragging… I caught myself from making a bad mistake this morning. I always make a cup of herbal tea to start the day and I didnt want to walk back downstairs so I just added sugar out of habit…After the first sip…I threw it away and remade my herbal tea with just water…I felt better after i drank the cup.
Today I’ve made myself sip on water…but I’ve been exhausted…trying not to take a nap so that I can sleep all night. I can feel my body temperature getting lower…so I think I”m getting colder faster…plus the temperature is beginning to drop again. LOL!…I’m hoping the fat and the rolls will take a hint and start evaporating…ha ha
Did anyone experience challenges with sleeping in a prior fast? I can remember getting sleepy earlier…maybe i’m being paranoid as it’s only Day 2 and perhaps I did too much yesterday.
Looking forward to Day 3…and the journey continues
Amanda:
Just out of curiosity…How long was it before you weighed yourself? I will probably do it every 7 days but just really curious to see what you did and how you have been able to monitor your progress
Wow. I don’t think I can make it to 40 days but I am going to look forward to your results. Good luck and please keep us posted
Hi Kiko:
I think for me the accountability; to know that others observing is the catalyst I need when I walk upstairs and realize that someone is cooking and the aroma smells delicious. But then I’m reminded of my goals as i stroll down the hallway and I’ve got two hips gasping for air and yelling ” wait up…i’m dragging back here”…LOL that it helps me stay focused.
I shared with Melissa yesterday that I’m having challenges with chewing gum. It’s something that I do everyday. I bought like 6 packs. I understand that it’s not best when you’re on a fast so i’ve been chomping down all day..I think I tried to chew as much as possible for a sugar fix…LOL! My car has been in the shop since Monday and I was thinking how many packs do I have left in the console? ~ How much will I need to chew when I p/u tommorrow..LOL
I’m grateful for this site…the support is awesome..I think I”m looking forward to writing daily about this journey.
I am not a fun of chewing gum but I do understand the sugar fix, because that’s my weakness . I am rooting for you AngelGirl. You can do it. I will start a fast tomorrow but I think I’ll start with 3 days straight and see how far I can go.
Hugs from me,
Kiko
Kiko:
I’m right there with you. I purchased mints yesterday, to keep me from chewing. I just looked at the pkg and realized that 4 pc are 14g of sugar. Ugggh far too much. I will keep one or two in my purse just in case the “fasting breath” starts to act up. I guess this is keeping my body from the ketosis state and I dont want to deny my fat flesh the opportunity to absorb & exchg. the bad for the good.
I’ve got confidence in you that those 3 days will fly right by and your body will appreciate you for them.
Tommorrow is day 3 and I wonder what it will bring. I bought some seltzer water to help me with the sugar fix. I cant remember which site I was researching in which the author uses it to help him during the fast. I’m not a fan of the bubbles so we’ll see what happens.
Angel,
I’ve been fasting for a bit, and am hoping to reach my weight goal before the new year starts, but I cannot imagine not being able to treat myself during the end-of-year holidays. I admire your strength.
As for the gum, as I understand it, any chewing motion, even if you’re chewing water, activates the digestive system in anticipation. During a fast, we’re usually hoping to stop the digestive system, so that its energy expediture is at a minimum, and all that energy goes to purifying and burning fat. So chewing gum, I guess, slows down your progress a bit.
Olethia:
Thanks I never thought of it that way…I guess I’ve got more discipline now…so I’ll put the remainder of the gum in the trunk w/the emergency first aid kit…
That way I’ll feel better…just hope i dont get a fix/fit…on the way home from the mechanic…YIKES
I’ll have to do additional research on the subject just to satisfy my curiosity.
As for not eating during the holidays..Food can be frozen…LOL!….
I think for now I’m okay with it…I’ve got a bday coupon and I’ll be armed Monday afternoon to get a little black dress. I will let the size 6 be my motivation…6 more sizes to go…:)