Alright I've HAD IT with the ongoing PMS that gets in the way of my weight loss! I've HAD IT with my moments of weakness and depression and "one more bite won't hurt" that end up spiralling totally out of control into a complete binge! I've HAD IT with working my @** off exercising everyday, only to waste it all on that stupid "extra bite" !! I've HAD IT !!!!!!!! I was doing SO WELL losing weight and all that until 2 weeks ago when PMS struck like thunder (I swear). My weight came to a complete halt no matter what I did and how good I was at my diet/exercise. The scales WILL NOT BUDGE. 2 WHOLE WEEKS. And it's still going on as we speak. I could've lost another 10 or so lbs during that time! But nooooo... I just have to weather it out and wait till God's mercy hails upon me !!!!

ARRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Well, knowing the type of binger I can be and the potential of ruining everything I've worked for so far, I've decided that it might be safer to go on a little fast. I'll start off with a 1-week fast consisting of water and herbal teas (the ones I'm used to drinking everyday). And perhaps some fruit or veggie juice if needed. I will stick to it and I will actually pop in here at the end of each day and update this thread on how I did. I want to make this as public as I can so that I can feel more accountable. If I let myself down in private, I will not let it happen in public!!

I cannot afford to eat that much, I have a very sensitive gut (with severe IBS to boot), I've just come out of a parasite + candida cleanse (and I was feeling much better until this stupid PMDD came along), and I was looking forward to a great start to the New Year. So for God's sake, I need to get a grip on myself :(  

The females here will know exactly what I'm talking about. I SWEAR it's like the cravings take total control, no matter what people may say. I am not creating excuses, this is a known physiological fact. The cravings control you during that time. :((  HOWEVER, like I said, I am starting on this week long water/herbals fast, during which I will take my supplements as usual, because I rely heavily on my iron tabs (I'm anaemic) and loads of Vit C, plus flax seed oil capsules and some herbal tonics that I take everyday. And maybe some wheatgrass capsules, too. I know this is PMS-related and that once it's over, the bloating will go away and the weight loss will resume and my willpower will come back, but I am not prepared to wait until that happens, because I've worked hard and lost quite a bit, I am not willing to ruin what I've done so far. I still have about 16 lbs or so more to lose. And I'm sure as hell going to.

So there. I've "come out" so to speak. Let the fasting begin. If for nothing else, at least I will give my poor digestive system a little break. My exercise will continue as normal. I usually walk for about an hour everyday, and on really good and energetic days, I add another hour of belly dancing.

By the way, if anyone wants to join in on my fast (Day One tomorrow the 27th), let me know! This thread is open to everyone. And I'll update it everyday, like I said.

Phew! I feel a bit better now :)