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SeeYouInAnotherLife · 02-20-2008, 07:18 PM

Hi everyone. I've dabbled with fasts before and I've found it is a great way to lose weight. I've never gone past a 3 day fast, mainly because of a habitual compulsion to eat, not because I felt i physically needed to break a fast.

I'm 5'9 and 221 lbs today:thats the border of obese. I want to be well again int he worst way, as I was a few years ago, when I was 175 and muscular. To escape this cycle of food addiction and reverse my endothermic weight gain, I feel that I must successfully fast.

Last night at 9 p.m. was my last meal, and I plan to water fast for at least 3 days.

However, I've always struggled so badly with discipline towards food. Indulgences are everywhere in my life, and it is hard to escape them. I've joined this forum not necessarily for new knowledge, but for support.

I know most of you are concerned with cleansing through fasting, and I think it's nice, but I'm mainly concerned with becoming healthier in general:most specifically I'm concerned with losing 45-50 lbs.

My biggest obstacle is psychological. When I'm alone I feel the cravings to eat mostly for recreation, because I've trained my body to want to. I actually feel panic when I haven't eaten.

I look forward to your thoughts, comments and hopefully, your support.

Thanks!

02-20-2008, 07:18 PM	#294 (permalink)
SeeYouInAnotherLife Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Started a water fast. Hi everyone. I've dabbled with fasts before and I've found it is a great way to lose weight. I've never gone past a 3 day fast, mainly because of a habitual compulsion to eat, not because I felt i physically needed to break a fast. I'm 5'9 and 221 lbs today:thats the border of obese. I want to be well again int he worst way, as I was a few years ago, when I was 175 and muscular. To escape this cycle of food addiction and reverse my endothermic weight gain, I feel that I must successfully fast. Last night at 9 p.m. was my last meal, and I plan to water fast for at least 3 days. However, I've always struggled so badly with discipline towards food. Indulgences are everywhere in my life, and it is hard to escape them. I've joined this forum not necessarily for new knowledge, but for support. I know most of you are concerned with cleansing through fasting, and I think it's nice, but I'm mainly concerned with becoming healthier in general:most specifically I'm concerned with losing 45-50 lbs. My biggest obstacle is psychological. When I'm alone I feel the cravings to eat mostly for recreation, because I've trained my body to want to. I actually feel panic when I haven't eaten. I look forward to your thoughts, comments and hopefully, your support. Thanks!