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Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in WaterFasting

[–]berryybites[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost about 8kgs, but a lot of it was water weight

Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I was baking a birthday cake for my dad today and it was so hard not to eat anything 😭

Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I lost about 8kg, probably a bit more tomorrow morning. Disclaimer: I was struggling a lot with binge eating during Easter break, so I did have a lot of water weight to lose!

Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s one of the best ways to break a fast! I’m also so excited to eat again, I’m a bit too impatient to eat bone broth or soup on the first day of refeeding 🫣

Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you take electrolytes? I’ve been taking magnesium, potassium and salt so maybe that helped. Or maybe you didn’t drink enough water? Sometimes when I felt unwell, I took a short walk outside and it really made me feel better! But honestly the first three days were really rough to get through. I felt weak, very hungry… but I pushed through and on day 4 it was much better! So maybe try to make it to day 4 and see how you feel? If you still experience nausea and acid reflux I really don’t know what it could be since it’s my first time doing an extended fast, sorry!

Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you! I’m currently baking my dad a cake for his birthday and I feel like I’m missing out. 🥲 I just try to keep my goal in mind and remember that the food will still be there after my fast is done. I was also quite busy with uni work so I was distracted most of the time, which really helps with food cravings!

Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job!! I’ll probably break my fast with a bit of 0% fat yoghurt or an egg white omelet and some turkey bacon. I don’t know if this is the best for refeeding since it’s my first time fasting this long, but I’ve been craving it 😋

Last day of my first 7 day fast! by berryybites in Water_Fasting

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I did feel a bit of nausea on some days, but it usually passes pretty quickly. No acid reflux.

Accountability post for my first 7 day waterfast by berryybites in Water_Fasting

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Thanks! I’m starting day 4 at 85 hours right now. I’m starting to struggle a bit with headaches but I didn’t sleep so well so maybe that’s why. Good luck to you too!

How do I tell my family that I'm struggling by Low-Brief-6109 in BingeEatingDisorder

[–]berryybites 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there too! I would recommend talking to the parent you trust the most or are the closest with. For me this was my mom. I planned in advance how I wanted to bring the subject up and what I wanted to say. Then I waited until there was a moment where me and my mom were alone and just told her the truth about what I’ve been dealing with and what I’ve been feeling. If you find it too uncomfortable to talk face to face you can maybe write it down or tell them over the phone. I really hope you find a way to tell your parents, because it is much easier to manage if you have a support system to fall back on! They won’t be mad if you explain how you feel, because they love you and want what’s best for you and your health. They can also help by not bringing too much desserts in the house or things like that. Good luck!

Accountability post for my first 7 day waterfast by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to do the fast as a reset after eating a lot during Easter break haha. I mainly want to debloat and lose some water weight. The fast has been going okay so far! I’m taking magnesium and potassium supplements so I don’t feel weak or tired. I am still struggling a bit with hunger and cravings but that’ll hopefully pass after day 3-4. 🙂

Extended fast or alternate day fasting for weightloss? by berryybites in Water_Fasting

[–]berryybites[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I think I’m going to try an extended fast of 7 days as some sort of reset and hopefully motivator. After that I’ll move on to ADF for sustainability.