I'm at the end of day 10 and today is the first day I could say without doubt that I feel a difference in my clothes. It's not a drastic change, but I feel like my legs fit differently in the jeans.
I fasted breakfast and lunch today to focus my heart on praying for the kids of Norman Community Church. I wouldn't normally mention that I fasted, but I thought it was interesting how my body responded. Usually it's screaming for attention and feeling the deprivation of the day. But after a few tummy gurgles when I first woke up, I really was fine.
You see, when I have fasted other times, my body has to recover from all the sugar and carbs and it's not pretty. I have more cravings and just feel generally sad that I can't eat. Today it was no big deal. Different. Very Different. You see, if you read the beginning of this blog I was a teeny weeny bit grumpy during the first five days of this "fasted" lifestyle. So I guess I already had that sugar/carb detox already checked off the list.
And about diet coke... I know you are probably sick of hearing about it, but I was talking with my mother-in-law yesterday and she said that even after two years of being off of it, she still misses it. So I will not be too hard on myself if I just WANT one. I might end up treating it like one of those fond "Remember when..." memories. Like, remember when we were single and could go out to a movie any time we wanted? (you know before husband and kids) And when we traveled more?
In 5 days I will be 1/2 way through this thing. I am really encouraged. I got a call from Bethany today. She was encouraging me in my crazy endeavor. That felt good coming from a woman who can make bread from her own stone ground wheat. It totally made my day. Thanks Bethany.
And blood pressure was on the dot normal today. I like where this is headed!
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