It is my 3rd week with this eating life style. I did a 5:2 for the first week, 4:3 for the second, and am on my 2nd fasting day this week. While in the beginning I tried to just “not eat in the evening” I naturally transitioned to a 24h fast, at the end of which I’d have my 400-500 calories meal.

On Monday, I thought I’d break my fast with a tomato and cucumber salad (no dressing only a pinch of salt.) I threw up. It was horrible.

When my stomach calmed down, I very carefully had a berry smoothie, and two pieces of cinnamon toast (didn’t have any regular toast at home). I couldn’t even look at the two eggs that I had boiled to eat after my salad. That evening I had a little big of plain yogurt, without feeling sick.

I’m at 22 hours now, planning to eat my 500 calories in about 1-2 hours. Nothing appeals to me. I’m thinking some yogurt and plain toast. Maybe a berry / spinach smoothie. I’m nervous about throwing up.

Do you think it was the salt that made me throw up?

What is the best food to break the fast with?

Thank you for the suggestions, everyone. I think I’ll do well on fruits.

Pot-bellied Heron: I wasn’t hungry, but I felt like I had to eat something, if this makes sense. I feel a little weaker by the end of the 20-22 hours, and I have kids to take to activities and such, so I don’t want to be driving in the evening, with little kids, while I’m feeling a little bit off. I guess if I could stay home and relax at the end of the day, I could continue.

Purple Vegie Eater: I do wonder if it is all in my head. I grew up thinking that I needed to eat every 3-4h to keep my energy up. However, at the end of 24 hours I do *not* feel alert and active. I don’t feel horrible either, but definitely not as alert as after a light salad with a bit of protein.

Not sure why I threw up, it hasn’t happened since. I wonder if it was related to the flavoured green tea that I was also drinking. It wasn’t my favourite, but it was a gift and I’ve had it for a while, so I thought I’d just finish it up. I just tossed the rest of it today, because I made myself another cup and couldn’t stand it.