Well, it's 2:30 so the day is halfway over. The hardest part is yet to come but I KNOW I'll stay strong. I have no desire to eat today. Which is pretty amazing, really. But I am FREEZING!!! And I am pretty bundled up AND sipping my fasting tea. But it's worth a little discomfort for what I'll gain. I know the health benefits are immense and I can already feel my skin getting tighter and smoother and healthier! Amazing how quickly the body will jump at the chance to improve it's function. I mean, really, our bodies are pretty incredible. And hopefully when this is over, in addition to the pounds lost... I am hoping for no more allergies, no more asthma... but I may need to permanently give up dairy for this to have a lasting effect. Man, why do we always love the things that are the worst for us?? Paige