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Fasting Chronicles Day 19

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Fasting Chronicles Day 19: I thought the day would have started with pomp and pageantry, maybe some fireworks, but instead it started with weakness and fatigue. In my mind, I thought there would be this feeling of elation, a "wow" I can't believe it, I am so proud of myself, feeling. Instead, it feels like another fasting day, that I will have to see through, with absolutely no feelings of accomplishment, whatsoever. Not yet, anyway. First thing I did, was put my soup on the slow cooker. I can't wait for it to be ready. I just hope it tastes as good as I think it will taste. Today, was very simple lunches for the kids, strawberry and butter sandwiches. Egh! Sometimes as a mom, you have to. After dropping off the kids, I stopped to buy some flowers and made my way to visit my friend. I am pretty excited to see her. I think it is going to be a good visit. Got to her place and (to be honest) I felt like I was going on a first date. I took the flowers and rang he

Fasting Chronicles Day 18

F asting Chronicles Day 18: Tired, tired, so friggin' tired. I dragged myself out of bed to greet the day. Weak, stomach is feeling queasy, can't st op spitting and I am totally nauseated. If I didn't know better, I would think I was pregnant...but I know better. The husband dropped off the kids this morning as I was too tired to move. I pretty much relaxed on the sofa, until he came home. Later on in the morning, I gathered up the energy to go to back to the kids' school for an assembly. Our youngest received an academic award. So proud of him. Made a delivery to a store and it was back home to rest before picking up the kids and the children's treat for my son receiving his award. Deep fried chicken wings. What did I learn from this fast? I have a deeper relationship with food than I realised.   The foods I love to eat as opposed to what I can do without.   An even greater relationship with my body and its mechanics.   There is more in my mind and in

Fasting Chronicles Day 17

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Fasting Chronicles Day 17: The day started off busy. The usual lunches, snacks and breakfasts, but right away I could tell the energy was not there. I think some of it has to do with knowing that this is almost over. I am not going to lie, I am looking forward to it ending. Many errands to run today, so I really need something to get me going. In addition to water, I decided to make coffee to take with me, so I can sip on it. So many stops to make. Health food store, grocery store, stationery store. I was so happy to come home throw myself on the sofa for literally 5 minutes, before starting work. While working and writing emails, I was clear in my thoughts and I felt I conveyed my messages very clearly. The information just seemed to flow and all I had to was type it. As weird as this experience might sound, it is an event many people who fast have confessed to. There is a common misconception that fasting only involves starving yourself and that it entails days and weeks of

Fasting Chronicles Day 16

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Fasting Chronicles Day 16: Today started out okay. Not feeling as tired as yesterday, which is a great sign. Prepared lunches, snacks and breakfast and off to drop off the kids. As we were getting ready, emotional cleansing overtook my husband. Similar to what I had gone through a few days ago. I just allowed him to go through the motions and had him embrace how he was feeling. Most people do not realise that in addition to the fat loss, mental clarity and everything else that comes with fasting, there is also the emotional aspect of it. Many times, although it seems like these feelings come from nowhere, they are actually suppressed emotions that are brought to the forefront. I have ordered some meat from my local farmer's market and thought, since the water spring is nearby, I thought we could fill the empty containers we have. Surprisingly, we had six empty containers since we went last week. Lot s of water drin king going on. At the farmer's market, in addition to t

Fasting Chronicles Day 15

Fasting Chronicles Day 15: I really wish I could sleep in today. So tired. So sleepy. Didn't help that I went to bed late, but this morning I am feeling more tired than usual. Made my way downstairs and quickly put together lunches, snacks and breakfast. Had water and then I had to have a seat. Lack of energy very quickly is what I am battling right now. I have an appointment this morning, so I have to drop off the kids and quickly make my way there. On the way to my appointment, I had to stop at the grocery store to pick up some items for my mother. Took the opportunity to pick up some things for home as well. It never ends. At my appointment, I could have slept. Let me sleep...please. I am so tired. Silly me, I did not bring any water, which could come in real handy right about now. My stomach is starting to act up. Made our way to my mom's to drop off her goods. The flight of stairs up to her place was brutal. I have never been so tired before. I was huffing and pu

Fasting Chronicles Day 14

Fasting Chronicles Day 14: The day started out quietly. Nothing exciting. Went through the morning routine and felt strong enough to take a shower. Had idle chit chat with the husband about genes and the role it plays in our physical features and how lack of or too much body fat affects posture. The reality is, many people would be slightly taller if they had slightly less body fat. Went downstairs and warmed up lunch for the kids. They are having leftover burger and fries. Still drinking water, but I am feeling for coffee. I think I will have some as I prepare dinner. The husband kept me company as I prepared dinner. We talked as we usually do and had a very enlightening conversation on what some people think of fasting, health, wellness, and priorities. For us, health and wellness ranks at the top. I see many people who (and you can tell) rank the value of their material possessions - cars, houses, jewellery, etc.- at their top. The reality is, when you no longer have the val

Fasting Chronicles Day 13

Fasting Chronicles Day 13: Started the day just lying in bed, conversing with the husband, about what else? How fasting makes us feel and that when you are in a long fast, you almost feel like you are in a world of your own. During this fast, I have not and am not getting together with friends, going out socially or anything which requires lengthy periods of concentration. It's not that my mind is not there, believe me, it is very much there, it is just that the energy required to do some of these is taxing. I get tired easily and I know to take care of myself, I need to do what I need to do for me. I have told my friends, and they all have understood. Came downstairs to get some water and season the chicken for tomorrow night's dinner. My balsamic vinegar water routine came and went several days ago. I no longer have it and I just have plain water. Tossing the seasoned chicken took a bit of effort. I had to take a break. Something which I could do with no problem, now took

Fasting Chronicles Day 12

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Fasting Chronicles Day 12: The day started out pretty emotional. A particular friend has been on my mind lately. I haven't spoken to her in several years, and I think it is time I made a call to her. Whether she will speak to me or not, I don't know, but I owe her and myself that call. Talking about the situation with my husband, I just cried and cried. It felt good to let out all those emotions I (guess) had been bottled up. I actually had a dream last night about this friend, and it brought everything to the forefront. I don't know if I had mentioned it in any of my previous posts, but I had broken out on my face, especially the cheeks. My skin definitely d oes not look like what I am used to. Anyway, daily care, my skin is starting to clear up. It looks pretty good. I also shaved my armpits (I usually keep winter pits - not shaved) but the odour is beginning to kill me and family slowly. I could not contain the smell as deodorant, tea tree oil, nothing has been wo

Fasting Chronicles Day 11

Fasting Chronicles Day 11: The morning started with tears. Not for or about anything in particular, just tears that needed to be shed. I am purging, detoxing, cleansing, call it what you want and this process is not just physical, it is emotional. I figure these tears represented things I have inside that need to be released. I welcomed this emotion and I embraced it. My husband reminded me that not all tears are bad, and gave the example of someone who is really excited or surprised - tears of joy. I seized this feeling, allowed the tears to flow as they did and was ready to carry on with my day. You would think that after 4 children and having them in school for as long as they have been, I would be pretty proficient and efficient at preparing snacks and lunches. Nope. It still baffles me, confuses me, frustrates me, even at times, angers me. Not when I am fasting though. Oh no, when I am fasting, lunches, breakfasts, snacks and dinners are all on point. I am clear, I know what t

Fasting Chronicles Day 10

Fasting Chronicles Day 10: My alarm clock went off way too early. As I was shutting it off, I couldn't help thinking, "but I just fell asleep". Anyway, I got up and started to wake the kids up. This is usually a 30 minute ordeal. I was really feeling for water, and luckily I had left a glass of it on my husband's dresser last night. I really got excited about this because I didn't have to fumble my way downstairs to get some right away. Once I drank it, I felt the difference. I felt more energized and awake. This helped me get downstairs to start the day. I was pretty energetic as I made 4 grilled sandwiches, a turkey-egg salad sandwich, scrambled eggs, packed snacks and lunches. I was pretty proud of myself. Got the kids ready to go and already thinking about dinner, I told my husband I was going to make a trip to the grocery store to pick up a few things. I usually make 3 to 5 trips a week to the grocery store. I know...right?! The husband is not doing w

Fasting Chronicles Day 9

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Fasting Chronicles Day 9: The day started okay. Breakfasts, snacks, lunches and drop off. After, we made a quick stop to Bulk Barn, or what I imagined would be a quick stop. Conversation with the employees was a bit too long and I really started to feel the effects. I ended buying some teas (orange pekoe, peppermint, apple cinnamon and vanilla rooibos) . I could us e the variety and headed home. I didn't have the energy to make my tea and my husband ended making me two cups of mint tea. I feel awful. I already know how today is going to go and I just have to take it easy. It's funny, but during long fasts, a lot of bargaining with yourself goes on. Should I continue? Can I continue? Why am I continuing? Why am I even doing this? But in the end, you resolve to go on and take it day by day or if the body calls for it, you stop the fast altogether.         Tips for a successful fast: Fasting has a definite start and a definite end Drink water and clear fluids (tea,

Fasting Chronicles Day 8

Fasting Chronicles Day 8: It's a school day, so my day started a lot earlier than the weekend. At 5:45am my youngest son jumped into bed with me for cuddle time. While cuddling, I had to remind him that today was a school day. Lying down, you don't really feel the effects of the fast. It's not until you get up, that's when the body starts speaking. The start of the day was pretty good. Took a shower and got ready to greet the day. In the kitchen, I threw back a shot of vinegar water rather than sipping it and got to work on making breakfasts, snacks and lunches. I turned on the broth to warm up in the slow cooker and the thought of having broth today crossed the mind again. Anyway, I will continue to think about it. The plan this morning is to collect water from the spring, get eggs and prepare packages for shipping. I needed to do these things while my energy levels were still high. I dropped off the kids at school, while the husband got ready. I came back from t