Hi Bunnyx95
I started fasting last month on the first day of my period and it was horrendous as I was in so much pain and I couldn’t take any tablets on an empty stomach. I should have just started on the 2nd day -which would have been the Tuesday as 2nd day pain is much more manageable without pain relief – and I too suffer awful headaches. Then this month first day of period started on a Monday again (typical!)- but – I had started Starflower oil 2 weeks ago and I had practially zero pain, so I done my fast on Monday no problem whatsoever, despite it being heavy. So really – I would say – mix up the days to suit your cycle. I crave food too but I never felt more hungry than usual with a fast and for the first time in my adult life I did not put on a single pound over my period – in fact I lost 3lbs! It is trial and error and you have to listen to your body. Good luck! x

Hi Bunny
I ordered these from Amazon ‘Starflower Oil / Borage Oil 1000mg 180 Softgels High Strength Capsules High GLA Supplement’ – and I took 2 a day for 2 weeks now I have dropped down to 1 a day. I used to take them about 10 years ago and got them from Holland & Barret but these are a lot cheaper and work just as well. I don’t know why I ever stopped taking them! It did not stop the pain completely on day 1 but it was 90% better compared to not taking them. I usually can’t sleep on day 1 as I have to walk around the house as no amount of pills or water bottle stop the pain – I would say it is worse than child birth – I have 2 children! But I was so happy that I went to bed with a hotwater bottle on the first day and did not wake up at all in pain. The next day driving around it was uncomfortable but nothing like usual. If you read the reviews here it shows a lot of woman are helped: http://www.naturesbest.co.uk/starflower-oil-1000mg-p582/?SRC=GOHERB&url_id=25655251&gclid=CPjhsZuUpcQCFe6WtAodmiUAZg#tabreviews
I would give the tablets a go but remember sometimes herbal rememdies take a few months to kick in so don’t give up! If I were you I would have a small breakfast on a fast day so you can take your painkillers if you need them, and if you need more then use up some of your calories as needed. I have brought some of those low calories noodles – 7.7 cals for a serving and I had those last night – I lightly fried in a teaspoon of coconut oil a slice of ham, garlic,3 mushrooms, added half a tin chopped tomatoe, chilli flakes, paprika, half a veg oxo, put in a whole pack of noodles (15.4 cals) and a huge bowl of food for 135 cals – so you can eat and take your pills without going over your calorie allowance – and if you have to spread them out on your period days you know it is still going to work. It is hard being a woman sometimes! x

Hi Bunny
Lol to your big kid!! I don’t live with my partner yet and both my girls have moved out – I think it is easier to do the fast day when I am on my own as people are such feeders! I have managed to persuade my partner to do the diet – he started on Wednesday and he was down 1.5lb the next day.

Good luck with the tablets – keep me posted on how they work and your success in general! I am personally loving this diet! x

Hey!
Congratulations on the weight loss!! 4lbs is great! Especially around period time. I hope you managed to get through yesterday ok 🙂
Aw you little one wants you to eat! It is hard to cook for others isn’t it – especially if you are used to having a taste here and a nibble there!
I have had 4 days of eating so much – cake mainly and beers! I am doing fast day tomorrow and Friday and I am not stepping on the scales till Saturday! If I have lost any weight I will be so shocked and amazed! x