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sky2017

1:43 pm
22 Apr 17
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Greetings everyone.. New here so dropping by to say a big hello to one and all.. I have just registered and bought the books!! Look forward to reading and learning much about the benefits of fasting..

I started fasting on the 18th April. found what works well for me and so far so good.. I eat every 24 hours.. diagnosed with type 11 diabetes 2 weeks ago, I am not on any meds and hope not to be.. blood sugar retested in 3 months but advised to change diet…

Its been day 5 for me and feel more alert and focused.. The first day I was excited to say the least. I have chosen to eat one meal a day in the evening and drink plenty of water throughout the day.. I am monitoring my progress with starting off this way and hopefully do a fast for two and eat healthier the other days..

I do feel better mentally, as I also practice meditation and breathing techniques several times a day.. keep mentally active , reading, and lots of craft work.. so far so good.. Hope your all doing well and hope to be back real soon..

Happydays.

granto6

5:00 pm
22 Apr 17
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Hi sky, new here today and on the 3rd day of my first water fast. Planning on 5 or 6 days depending on how I feel. Feeling great right now on day 3 but just a little tired. My mind feels clearer than usual and aches and pains have lessened. My hubby even says he may try this and no need to cook a big lunch for him today (we haven’t done evening meals for a couple years)
Like you, no meds yet but I can see it going that way (into Type 2) if I don’t make some drastic changes and lose some weight. Was told I’m developing non alcohol fatty liver and so I researched; seems the best thing to do is fast ( Dr. Jason Fung, love his You Tube videos!)
Since I’m definitely a senior citizen, I was concerned that this would be possible for me without ill effects and so far so good…..lovin’ it!

sky2017

12:54 pm
23 Apr 17
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Afternoon Granto6, Welcome were both newbies.. ohhh Jason fung is just fab, loved his video too.. lots about insulin resistance..

Its day 6 today for me and I have noticed when I eat rice! white rice, like I did yesterday evening I had pains in my shoulders and when I don’t eat rice and white stuff I feel no pain.. I cant believe how my eating habits have changed.. No more snacking.. The second of fasting I woke up and felt yuk, I don’t need to smoke and I didn’t have any cravings for sugar..wow.. Since I started fasting I have not felt hungry where I needed to raid the fridge lol.. Its seems that fasting changes how I think about food and how fat reserves are burnt up after several hours.

I drink lots of water through out the day so no headaches at all.

I am now concentrating on portion size as before I loaded my plate. I am looking at the recommendations stated on this site for limiting to 500 calories so learning about new foods, mostly vegetable’s and fist size of meat for protein.

I think as your wise to change your diet now you have a great chance of never getting type 2. I didn’t like what I read about diabetes and I spoke to diabetes uk really helpful but not about fasting.. They send out an info pack for people with diabetes so its good to know.

I hope your day today is going well.. its interesting how the hunger goes away very quickly with fasting..

best thing of all your looking after you!!!