so glad to have you with me, along with all the other fasters here. this is a wonderful forum, sounds like a nice bunch of people. i have been reading the threads and you are all so supportive!!! i am glad to be a part of this. everyone take care and sending good thoughts to everyone. we will be strong, we will conquer!!!! we are in control.   [End]
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well, today is the start of my 3 day fast. i am doing this to awaken my willpower. i am telling myself these 3 days are not for weight loss but to see if i have control over my body and what i put into it. i figure if i make it past day 3 then i can go on from there and reach my true goals, which are to make it to 10 days and clean out my system, change my eating habits(stop eating refined, sugary, carb loaded foods), and of course loose the weight have have allowed myself to pile on. Beedaisy--i hope you are going to do this with me. it is only 3 short days of willing ourselves to do ...
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hi beedaisy, i understand what you are going through. i would like to join you in your fast. i want to do the fast for several reasons, number 1 to try and gain some control in my life. i have made many attempts but give in after a day or 2. i feel like i need to push myself, test my inner strength. i am going to tell myself this is not about loosing weight but about seeing how much control i have over my body. the goal will be to take control, to be strong, to be in command. instead of telling myself--i will gain weight or i will not loose weight if i don’t continue with the fast- ...
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i will be thinking of you and send an extra prayer up tonight. you are such an inspiration. i don’t think driking oj is cheating. it is adding an extra little carbs that you need, sounds like you need it if you are stepping. you keep up the great work and i will cont. to use you as my inspiration!!!! you go girl!!   [End]
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well, i made it through the day. not too difficult, but is only the beginning. i even managed to run 2 miles and do some pilates tonight. i drank 6 glasses of the mc lemonaide along with lots of spring water. i am sipping on smooth moves tea at the moment. my daughter brought home a pizza today and man did it smell good--but i stayed strong and kept telling myself my body will thank me for not filling it with garbage. i will change-i will eat healthier, i will clean out all the crap stored in my cells. with help from above, i will do this. not to mention all the great people on thi ...
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you are so right in saying don’t worry about the weight. i really do want to change my eating patterns and start over with a clean, trash free body. the weight loss will come when i change my habits. i won’t overdo the exercising. plan on running only 2 miles a day while on the mc. i do however want to get back into running long distances like i used to, when i am finished with the mc, and am healthier. thanks for your words of encouragement. best wishes to you!!   [End]
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wow--you are a very positive person, and thank you. i did that and i did find a few things i think are ok. i do have a rather thin waiste, considering i had twins, and i do have a thin upper body, i carry all my weight in my butt and thighs. anyway, thanks for the nice comments and support. you people here are very kind.   [End]
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thank you for the good advise. it really helped. and you are right, i am starting a change and this number will not be around for long. it will strat to drop. thank you. i appreciate it.   [End]
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hi and thanks for the support. i am also here for you. we all need eachother and it really does help to have others with you on the same day. wow--the catering business, i would be eating all the time. all that great food around you all day. you stay strong and remember we are all here for eachother!!!!   [End]
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wow day 4--good for you. you are getting over the initial hard hump!!!!! wish i was in your shoes at the moment. the first 3-5 days are always the hardest for me. thanks for your support, and keep up the good work!!!!   [End]
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glad to know you are starting on the same day as me. helps to have someone on the same time span. that way we can compare. i know you can do this, as i can also. we just have to be strong and think of all the benifits from this fast. best wishes. i am here for you!!!   [End]
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hi everyone, and thanks for the wonderful people that encouraged me through their kind words. i made it through today, i know this is only the beginning but at least i started. in previous fasts, i know the hardest will be my day 3-5. i just pray God will give me the strength, i need to clean up my act so badly. i worry for my health. i have gained so much weight over the last 6 months i know it has strained my poor heart. i am not going to set any far off goals, i will take one day at a time. i do plan on doing the full 10 days and then take it from there. i even managed to run 2 ...
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hi everyone--tomorrow will be day 1 for me. scared--hope i will find the strength to do this. i need it so badly. i have really went astray from my healthy ways. one could say my body has gone to crap!!!!! and i mean it. i have been overeating, all the wrong kinds of food for the past 5-6 months. wish me luck!!!!!   [End]
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i will officially start in the morning since it is 1032pm. tonight i am going to have an enema to cleanse my system and drink a glass of smooth moves tea tonight before i go to sleep. i will weigh myself in the am so i will know exactly where i am--i am guessing it is around a 30 lb wt. gain but to be honest i am terrified of stepping on the scales. i know it will greatly depress me for the day. i hate being fat, and i hate seeing the high numbers on the scale. but i have to start and there is no better time than now. see you in the morning.   [End]
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hi marion--thank you for thinking of me and sending me your support. i made it through the night!!!!!! i am so happy i did it, now i know i can do it again tonight. but keep me in your prayers anyway ok?! glad to hear your day 4 is almost over, i just woke up at 1:00pm and it is only 2:45 right now--so have a ways to go yet. well until 7:00a. tomorrow. you take care and know i am here for you!!! love olivia   [End]
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you go for it, change the things you don’t like, you are a strong woman that has charge of her body and mind!!!!! that’s what i tell myself to get me motivated. i know how you feel about not being able to manage the body you are in right now. i have always been thin 110-115, but i don’t even recognize myself right now. my face is bloated and by body is soft and balloon like. we are going to do this for not only ourselves but for our families. they deserve to have a healthy mom that will be around to watch them grow up. our hearts are going to love us for loosing these extra pounds. ...
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gladto have you back in the board french--your posts are always so funny and make us all smile. so you were really bad!!!!! oh well, you know how to do this fasting thing--you have succeeded at it and i know will this time around too. i am also going to just before Christmas, 23rd. it is day 4 for me. the first 4 days are always the worste but after that hopefully--it will be better. take care and stay strong, and funny too of course. olivia   [End]
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hi all you fasteres, it is day 4 for me, and wow--what a headache!!! coud be from lack if sleep though, hopefully it will be gone by tonight. hey marion, glad to hear you are almost done with the day and day 5 is on the horizon for you!!! thank you for sending me extra support and prayers to help me make it through the night at work--i didn’t give in and i feel great about it today. you take care. everyone stay strong and God bless you all. love olivia.   [End]
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hi mystic---wow, you are doing great, keep up the good work. if you keep going like thatyou are going to be thin by Christmas--not oo far away you know. i wish you lots of luck and just think about how healthy you are going to be when you fast. your body will start to heal all those health issues that you have. we are here for you. iam also on day 2 of my fast. i have to loose 20 lbs and am taking it 1 day at a time. stay strong and remember you can do this. olivia   [End]
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wow marion what a good visual. makes me want to go swimming really bad right a bout now. we are both treading up that mountain together so don’t feel alone. we are going to do this. i am going to keep picturing climbing to reach something beautiful at the end. that will be my smokin’ hot bod!!!!! ha ha i just woke up about 2 hours ago--9 am, so i have the whole day in front of me. so sad--but i will make it, i will think of you abd how youhave almost finished day 2 and i don’t want to fall behind you on our hike up that mountain. we want to reach the beach together. love to you-- ...
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dear marion--way to go, you started today same as me. i know you are probably in bed sleeping right now and are all done with day 1, i on the other hand, am just getting ready to climb into bed and also will be finishing up with day 1. wasn’t too bad, except for all the left overs in the fridge from turkey day. i don’t like turkey but i sure like the desserts. i was pushing everyone in the house to eat them all day today so they would be gone, but sorry to say there is still some yummies left. oh well, i will be strong because we are going to make it until christmas on the fast. i re ...
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daer marion, thank you for thinking of me, so sweet of you. i hvave to say that i have not been fasting, but i have been eating well, only raw veggies and fruits. i have not eaten over 600 cals a day. so i guess that is not too bad. and for thanksgiving, i had a piece of pie, nothing else. i avoided the turkey, stuffing,pots and gravy. i know the pie is bad for you but i figured i was going to have something i really enjoyed before i start my water only faston friday. so yes--i am going to start all over again and this time i am going to do it. i want to loose 20lbs by dec. 23rd. ...
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oh wo is me---i am so ashamed of myself and did not want to post here today but thought if i didn’t it would look like i was also a coward instead of being just a failure. i was on day 4 today and while i was at work (0420 am) i had an apple. i had the worst headache all day and night while at work and i just caved. i came home at 0700, went to bed and woke up at 2:00pm. i will start all over again and try not to fall. i really want to make it to december 23rd. i know an apple is not going to make me gain weight and it is healthy for me but i just feel like i am weak, and a looser. ...
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mixxy---wow you bought a size 12 pants--GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!! be so proud of yourself, you are an inpiration. it doesn’t matter if there are people here that wear size 6. so what be proud of how very far you have come. wow, you used to weigh 300lbs. and now you are wearing a size 12--unbelievable. that really gives me inspiration. it can be done. i want to jump up and cheer for you. way to go girl. olivia   [End]
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hi marion, good to hear from you this afternoon. yes, i am on day 3--i have the worste headache and neck ache--stiff on the right side, can hardly turn my head. i have to go to work tonight--6:30pm until 7:ooam. so looks like it is going to be a very long night, with many hours to stay awake and think of eating. but i will stay strong, i just wish i felt better physcially. but i now i have to get through the detox until i get the reward. i hope you will feel like starting tomorrow, but then again you know what is best for you, and know that we will all be here for you now matter wha ...
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hi marion, glad to see you are keeping an eye on us. keeps me motivated. it is day 2 of my fast, going alright, i am not hungry but i am going to the show tonight and i ususally have popcorn--guess i’ll just have to turn up my nose and tough it out. you are right about knowing when the time to start is right for you. you will do it when you are ready--no sense in starting if your heart and mind isn’t into it. i know you will do great when you decide it is time. i am glad that you are here for me even if you aren’t fasting with me. you are so wonderful for caring enough to check on ...
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you are doing great and i also am sending you loads of support for the weekend. you can do it, just think positive and tell yourself your are a strong, beautiful woman that can do anything she sets her mind to. we all are. take care and God bless. olivia   [End]
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hi frenchi--wow, 5 days for you!!!!! exciting. i envy you, wish i was on day 5, then i would be past the hump. i started today, friday the 18th. has been going well so far, but the worste hasn’t come yet. i am a night eater, like to start around 7pm until i go to bed, around 1am. so wish me lots of luck. i will be needing it. you keep up the good work and stay strong over the weekend--you can do it--i’ll be thinking of you and wishing you lots of luck and sending cyber support. olivia   [End]
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dear annas, you should not be scared--because only positive exciting things are going to come your way. start out feeling positive and know that you are going to do this for yourself. it’s like a Christmas present from you.   [End]
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way to go cpoole--6 days is great, you should be so proud of yourself. you are obviously a strong determined woman. you keep up the good work and i am cheering for you. olivia   [End]
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dearest marion, you have not let us down--just look at all the wonderful progress you have made over the many months you have fasted on and off. you have so much compassion and support for others i don’t see how you could have thought you were letting us down. so you ate a salad--that is nothing, mostly water and breaks down and metabolises fast. just pick yourself up and start over again, we have all been there and i myself have been there many times. you are a strong woman, you have already proen that to yourself. you can do this, just tel yourself you are in control and know there ...
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hi marion, i have to make this quick but wanted to thank you for welcoming me. my name is olivia--but will still pop up as 48016. i am so happy to be on the same buddy system as you. you are full of inspiration and encouragement. thank you again. you started my day off with a smile. talk to you later. olivia.   [End]
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hi buddies--i also am in today. i don’t have much time to write at the moment but will fill everyone in later today. thanks marion for being there for us all. and i hope your day is filled with smiles. olivia--aka 48016   [End]
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the old saying--the more the merrier, but i like the saying there is more power in numbers. so we are going to be strong and do this thing!!!!   [End]
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thanks jenni--i am so glad to be starting on the same day as someone else, it helps to know that someone else is going through it at the same time. we are going to make it, and be gorgeous for the holidays.   [End]
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i would love to join your friday fast. marion i have read all your posts and sounds like you have lots of experience and wonderful advice!!!! not to mention loads of love and support!!! you are an inspiration and a motivator. jenni--you are going to suceed in this fast i know it!!!! stay strong and my best wishes and support are with you both--as they are with everyone here.   [End]
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hi all you fasters, i have been reading everyone’s posts for a few days now and have decided i am ready to embark on a cleaning out of the system. it has been a while for me and i am sad to say i have become a fat, bloated, unhealthy, ashamed woman. i don’t know how i let myself go astray. only 4 months ago i was trim, eating no sugar, meat or flour products---now!!!oh my God i am like a tazmanian devil on the loose--gobbling up everything in my path!!!!! i need to do this sooooo badly. for my health mostly but also for my self esteem. i am so ashamed of myself that i don’t even want ...
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