day 7 water fasting

hi everyone. this is my first post so let me say firstly that its great to meet you all. =]

its day 7 for me and im really needing some advice! i have planned this to be a 38 day water fast. i must admit the health benefits are a huge attraction for fasting, but the main reason is for weight loss. iv had horrible muscle pains in my legs keeping me awake the last few days but i think they have subsided now. also i now have a really raw sore throat. its very very painful and i can hardly swallow. iv been drinking hot water to try and soothe it! is all of this normal? it seems very extreme!

i dont weigh myself...but i thought i would have lost a quite a few pounds by now. but looking in the mirror...i look the same if not bigger! its so discouraging!

its making me want to give up...especially feeling so ill aswell! i guess im just looking for some advice and encouragement! please tell me it will all be worth it! Tweet