I finally did it!!!!!

This is a really really big deal for me. I have a *very* bad emotional eating problem and because of it I've given up on the dozens of fasts I've tried since my first attempt in 2019. Last night I had an emotional trigger that made me initially tell myself yet again "forget it, just have the food and you can try again later." BUT immediately after, for the first time in my life, another voice came in that said "No, you will not give in. You've given up and given in on everything you've ever wanted in your life. Don't you want to know what it feels like to fight for a win just once before you die?" I said yes and listened to this voice! *And it worked*!!! I am now 33 hours into a 62 hour fast and I feel amazing. No hunger at all, just the happiness of having finally pushed through something in my life. I am not simply destined to fail. It's all in my head.

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Yessss so happy for you! This is amazing and sounds like huge progress. This gives me hope too, this is what I struggle with the most when fasting/with food in general. It is such an emotional thing for me and often feels like it’s an insurmountable problem. Hearing your story is an inspiration, I will keep it in mind - currently on day 1 of the first prolonged fast I’ve done in ages and I’m nervous about the anxiety that might hit tomorrow.

Huge congrats, hope the rest of your fast goes well and that you enjoy it :)

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Awesome! I am completing my first 48 hour fast. Had a few bad moments last night where I felt … uncomfortable. I worried whether I should break my fast especially as I am an older woman.

However, I persevered. My break fast is 2 p.m. today and I feel great.

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Yaaaassss!!! I’m so proud of you!! I don’t even know you and I almost cried when I read post because I’ve been there! You are as so strong!! You are an overcomer! Food does not control you anymore! 🤗 virtual hug!