So it's been two weeks, and I'm still doing whatever it is that I'm doing. I admit that I have fallen off the wagon, so to speak, and haven't been sticking to my "small portions of fruit and veg" plan as much as I should be. However, I have kept in mind my goals for this fast/diet/whatever, and have been eating healthy and drinking as much water as I can manage. I have gradually incorporated dairy back into my diet, and have had fish and a little bit of meat (which I have missed dearly). I mean, of course fish is meat, technically. Anyway...
I think part of the reason I'm not being very strict with myself is because I haven't gained back a pound of the weight I have lost. This is amazing to me, because I've heard many times that the weight you lose during a fast will generally come back when you start eating normally again. I've weighed myself at least once a day (usually when I get up in the morning), and, though the weight fluctuates throughout the day depending on what I've eaten, etc, every morning I weight in exactly the same.
This makes me pretty happy, but I will be happier when I see the weight start to fall again, so (and I think I mentioned this already) I plan on fasting again for three days next week. I was going to make it this weekend, but Mary and I are going to Arcata, and all bets are off. I know at the very least I will be drinking beer, and that alone will make fasting not really an option. I could choose to fast anyway, but I want to enjoy my trip fully, and not be trying to enjoy myself with an empty, grumbling tummy.
I am SO excited for this trip! Last time I was in Arcata, we left the day after I had chemo and I felt pretty bad the whole time. This means that A) I haven't been up there for about two years, and B) the last trip wasn't as fun as it could have been. This means A) I have come catching up to do, and B) I need to make up for last time by having twice as much fun, which shouldn't be a problem, as Mary Boyer is my travel buddy. Photos and "Omg that was so much fun" status updates to come.
Also, both Mary and my coworker, Carolyn, have been "inspired" by my experience and want to do a fast for themselves. This is great news! Carolyn is having a fruit day, followed by a juice day, then a water day, and gradually back again, which sounds like a pretty good plan. Mary said she tried to do a fast, but on day one she had to go to a business lunch, where it might have been somewhat inappropriate (or at least a little weird) to be the only one not eating. So maybe when we get back, Mary and I will do a short fast together. Anyone else brave enough to give it a try? Guaranteed you will lose weight and gain something positive, be that greater willpower, a sense of accomplishment, or even just a couple of bucks saved from not eating for three days. What have you got to lose? A couple of pounds, that's what!
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