Not sure exactly when I started fasting. It could be 3 weeks it could be 4 weeks ago. Today is another fast day. It’s an off duty day and I had hoped to sleep late but awoke at 6am thinking about my major jam & preserve making session that I’ve planned. I must be crazy spending my time doing that on a fast day.
My initial excitement at losing a whopping 4kg has been replaced with a little disappointment at regaining 2kg of the 4 lost. Okay, I’ve still lost weight and that’s great but I have realised that in order to lose weight on the 5:2 I will have to be very careful on non-fast days. Assuming that I can have that piece of cake or partake of all the goodies at a buffet is definitely not the right thing to do. Fasting for 2 days and eating the way I used to eat, will not result in weight loss…..period!!!
Things are changing though. I am noticing that I’m getting full much more quickly. I’m recognising whether I’m really hungry or whether my brain is just telling me to eat for comfort. I’ve realised that on many occasions, eating has just been habit, almost an addiction (awful to say)and that I have a lot of readjusting to do. I’ve realised that eating whilst watching TV is not exactly mindful and that it’s possible to eat a whole meal without actually giving it attention and therefore not savouring it. Then I end up craving more 🙁 These are all positive things and I’m happy about that because by becoming aware, I can address the issues.
I don’t particularly enjoy fast days, however they do allow me to experience the difference between real hunger and emotional hunger and they are also altering my attitude to food. The forums also help, I’ve learned so much by reading them. Onwards and upwards. Now, back to preparing green tomato & courgette relish and green tomato jam!
7:14 am
3 Sep 13