Fasting
A couple of weeks ago Rosemary began a fast out of the blue. It was for her health and digestive issues and she liked it.
I’ve fasted before but had fallen out of the practice over time. It is tough to do alone, the smell of food drives you crazy, it’s much easier if no one is eating. So because the energy was there I took advantage and coattailed on Rosemary’s energy and fasted the following Sunday, my day off. Rosemary didn’t fast, but I persisted and fasted for the day and I did it again the next week. I like the way I feel during the fast. The one day fast works for me and I’ve lost 10 pounds, which is a lot for 2 weeks, but I’m a guy so these things happen. I can usually lose weight if I can just stop my normal overeating habits for a while. Lately, however that has been a problem. The fasting changed all that, my attitude toward food and hunger has changed. I can handle a little hunger without problem. I’ve also rid my diet of some of the real baddies like bagels and cream cheese, english muffins and started paying attention to carbs and fat, namely not eating them.
During the fast I drink the Yogaville fasting juice which roughly works out to be 1 Tablespoon of maple syrup, and 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice and a glass of water. As much as you want. You won’t want too much, trust me, but it is something.
So there you have it Fasting works for me. I’ll update this as it progresses or regresses.