I like the stop watch tip, I might try that.

Another thing I do is keep myself busy with some project, there is more time on your hands when your not cooking or eating.

Gosh, never heard of that...will have to look into that.

I drink smartwater by glaceau because it has electrolytes in it.

Also now I drink a bit of vitamin water zero, just a little bit, because again it has electrolytes, but does have a few carbs (no calories but some carbs???) so just a glass here and there to have the taste of something other than my own gross tongue in my mouth.

Brush your teeth/tongue many times a day. Tasting toothpaste is better than tasting nothing.

Take some kind of laxative or other cleanse or enema or something at the start...you don't want a steak dinner from 2 weeks ago in there for 14 days....not good!

Clear your social calendar...you can't fast and socialize, IMHO.

Don't watch commercials on TV.

Put all solid foods out of sight.

Don't talk or think about how you'll end the fast till you're actually ready.