I lost both of my fasting buddies around lunchtime yesterday. :(  My husband has never been good at fasting.  He's always excited about it when he first starts out, but he gets hungry and caves.  I didn't really expect him to make it.

My poor friend!  She had a really bad headache and an upset stomach the first time I talked to her yesterday.  Then she started throwing up and getting shaky and light-headed.  It scared her and she ate a banana.  This is the first time she's ever fasted, and she was pretty bummed that she didn't make it any farther.  But I just know she was withdrawing from caffeine and maybe some other things too (sugar).  I encouraged her the best I could - telling her that fasting is hard and it may take her several tries before she can make it to 10 or more days.  But as long as she's willing to try again, I'll be right there to help her through!!

I've noticed the past couple fasts that I am becoming more sensitive to the tea.  I'm drinking Smooth Move.  I used to have to steep it for 15 minutes to get it to work, but the last 2 or 3 fasts I've done, I have found myself steeping it for less time because I am waking up in the middle of the night with cramps.  These past 3 days I've been steeping it for the minimum 10 minutes that the directions recommend, but tonight I'm going to try 9 minutes because I was up between 3:00 and 4:00 all 3 nights with cramps and going to the bathroom.

Other than that, my fast has been pretty uneventful.  My usual pacing ensued at supper time.  My irritability and want for food at supper should start to decrease soon.  Hopefully I'll be able to cook for the family tomorrow or the day after...

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Tiffany