Hi, Im michael, I was reading through some of your posts and really like the comunity, so I thought I'de post my own.

I'm 21 years old and I have been 'fat' ever since i was about 12 years old. Through the years my weight has been the target of lots of name calling at school ect, therefor leaving me mentally scared and ashamed of my weight. I am a good looking guy, and have slimmed down a bit over the years but I still have man boobs and a belly........

Its kind of corny but I feel like a butterfly stuck in my cacoon...

A few days ago after eating a (super sized) tripple whopper with chees with fries, I knew something had to change or else I would be like this forever. I was unhappy because I ate, and I ate because I was unhappy, it was a vicious cycle that seemed impossible for (me) to break.

Thats when I stumbled upon some literature about fasting. And now i'm making the change that my body has needed for a long time. Mental disiplin, really being aware of what i put in my mouth and how it effects my body and mind.

Today is day 7, of my water only fast. I went green, so I dont have a car.. I take the bus and train to work. Im actually at work right now *shh* hah.

So far so good, the food temptations have definatly decreased by a great amount. This morning was a little hard, as it was snowing and I was feeling dizzy and weak. I kept closing my eyes on the bus wishing time would fast forward to finally being at work, in a nice warm environment.

I take:

"Mega-T Green Tea Dietary Supplement" two times a day, which really does help supressing my appitite.

Every other day a multivitimin and a vitimin c, I guess to help me stay healthy during this cold season.

My starting weight at day 1 was 215 pounds. Today at day seven I weighed in at 202, which im really excited about. I actually notice my fatty parts shrinking!!! Im feel extra confident and plan on finishing a 30 day water fast.

The plan is if I continue to lose at least 2 pounds a day, with..or without.. the help of exercise. I will be at my ideal body shape/size/weight.

day 1 =215
day 7 =202
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(goal) day 30 =156 [though I may stop at 160, that is my main goal] It all depends on how i'm feeling, but i've gone to far to give up now.

So wish me luck. The only thing that I could do without is the weakness, I get cold alot faster than usuall so I make sure I warm up as soon as I can.

Well, if anyone ever reads this, share your thoughts, any are greatly appreciated.

Good luck to all other fasters, I'll continue to post every couple of days.

Thanks! -Michael