Day 1

Today is day 1 of my water only fast(had been fasting for the last 4 days non water and noncaffinated herbal tea only) and thus far I am doing ok. There has not been a substantial difference(for me) between fasting on water only and water and herbal tea although I must admit I miss the heat of the teas. I drink cold( ice cold) bottled water and cannot stand room temp or hot water so I found the hot tea soothing? My main reason for transitioning from herbal and water to water only was my concern around consuming such large quanties of herbs for the duration of my fast so... Anyways, I am hoping to make this more of a spiritual fast and that is the way that it started off. Unfortunately, I must admit I am getting distracted by the other benefits of fasting(weight lose, younger looking skin, etc.). I just hope that although I view them as distractions they help me reach my goal of a 40 day fast and ultimately bring me closer to my God. Well, that's enough from just hoped that by posting it will give me an extra kick(?) in the right direction.