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Thank you @intoxicated yoda

6 days down, 2 more to go.  The end now seems to be in sight.

Did some food shopping but I think it was a mistake as I had to battle thoughts of - I've gone 6 days, it's ok to eat now.

Bought a fish which I'll marinate tomorrow and bake the day after.  Also bought a tender coconut, some fruits, nuts and ice cream.

There are no hunger pangs but still... so looking forward to eating.

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You're doing great @overcome!

Please read up on triggers - there are the daily triggers that you're already overcoming.  
 

Then when you start feeling a bit confident, you get hit by the occasional triggers - going on vacation, meeting someone after many years, etc.  It's important to guard against those as it catches us unawares.

Then there are the life-event triggers - someone passes away, loss of job, etc.  Again, smoking doesn't really help solve anything but at those moments we're not thinking clearly.  Being aware and being prepared will help.

Wishing you strength in your journey.  It does get easier after some time.

Day 5 done, 3 more to go.  Feeling a bit nauseous and some acid reflux today.  Couldn't finish my coffee which, for me, is definitely not normal.  Drinking lots of water to drown it out.

I may buy some fresh fish and marinate it tomorrow in preparation for Fri meal. 
 

This is easy and hard at the same time (like quitting). 

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Day 4 done.  Half way there ... ONLY half way??? 
 

You know  how many food places there are on streets and my over sensitive nose is smelling all the aromas from those places.  Would love to have a big fat juicy burger and a shawarma ... followed by an ice cream.  Maybe washed down with a cold beer.

Have had thoughts of cheating ... 4 days is good, it's ok to eat a bit now.  After that I can do another 4 days and still meet my goal of 8 days.
 

Taking electrolytes so no cramps so far. Slight headache today - not too bad just a dull ache.

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Day 3 is in the books, 5 more to go.  I feel like having fresh coconut water.  
 

I believe the body gives up the water that was used to store glycogen which is now being released ... and that may be the reason for the immediate weight loss and waist reduction.  
 

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Oh wow, Congratulations on 6 years Jill!

Day 2 down, already thinking and planning of the next meal on Fri.  I expect I'll start buying food on Wed, Thu .... but can't really eat much on 1st day is re-feeding.

Some cramps today.  Lots of bike time doing chores.

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The countdown is on ... 1 day down, 7 more to go.  
Did a 15k run today in muggy heat and got excited and signed up for a 1/2 marathon in Oct.

Note to self - remember the electrolytes.

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(Isn't Fri thread started yet?)

It's Jul tomorrow and time to start the next fast - 8 days.

Had the last meal Thu evening and the next meal will be on Fri 8th.  It's kind of cool that the date is also the counter for number of days fasted - simple pleasures for the simple mind :).

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Good to see you back and keeping your quit.

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On 4/16/2022 at 7:12 PM, notsmokinjo said:

 here are some I baked this morning...

looks delicious .... how do we get to next level?  you know ... going beyond looks.

5 hours ago, notsmokinjo said:

Gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, low carbon.

This is a genuine question - what's wrong with eggs?

Also, why not post pics of the finished product ... yummm 

Hey Dianne, good to see you doing it too.  

I find it hard to extend my fast at the end of the fast - meaning if I start out with a goal of 3, there's no way I can go at the end of day 3 ... hmmm, let's go 4 days now.  I'd be all prepped to eat by then.

I find it similar to quitting in many ways - the effort goes into NOT doing something.  The amazing thing to me is that I feel so good after multi-day fasts - good enough to do distance runs and feel light on my feet.

Please feel free to share your journey - I for one will be interested to hear your experiences.