I feel a bit thirsty and tired this morning, even though I slept at least 8 hours (I think I slept around that, although I had a difficult time falling asleep). Even after a cup of hot lemon water and then gulping down another half-glass of H20, I feel thirsty. I suppose I need more salt today, even though I took in approximately 2 teaspoons, not counting additional sodium from my homemade broth and doenjang. On top of the thirst, I feel my body cleansing because my tongue is coated with ama and my mouth tastes like crap! The good news is that I lost 3.3 lbs. since yesterday! 2 more pounds to go to get me back to where I was one month ago: I fasted less frequently this month and TRE diminished as I traveled and then dealt with a new schedule here in Colorado. I meant that off-time to last only 2 weeks, but circumstances here were out of my control and extremely up-and-down-- to say the least-- so it took an additional two weeks for me to feel settled and ready for an extended fast. Now, however, I feel strong enough to embark on some back-to-back 5-day fasts, which means I'll carry out a Healing Fast for five days, then Rebuild (eat) for two, then repeat that 5:2 protocol throughout the remainder of July. I'm counting on these fasts to knock off about 15 lbs. by the end of July. I was hoping to be "at goal" by my Bodoy at the end of August, but this last month of traveling and schedule inconsistencies since my arrival in Colorado may mean that original goal date is pushed into September. That's okay, because this is an evolutionary process and WOL! On the upside, I received confirmation that I'll be in CO through October 1, so I should be able to gain consistency in my fasting habits! I want to complete three 5:2s, as I mentioned, then experience a smooth transition into ADF of 36-, 42-, or 66-hour fasting periods. Most importantly, I want consistency! Homemade bone broth for collagen! One aspect that stood out the first few days of this particular fast was how easy it was to get back into the swing of fasting! Thank goddess! I made up my mind. I set my will and determination to fast for 5 days, and it seemed like Poof! there were no thoughts of quitting or "this is so hard", or "I feel like sh**"! This has been the singular difference during this, my 4th extended fast: the struggle to begin and continue beyond the first 2-3 days has been absent! This singularity is a good sign: it means my "fasting muscle" is gaining strength and my sankalpa (will power and determination) is returning! My power is increasing! With a mental power increase, comes both physical power and emotional resilience, and as such, that singularity will become a pattern-- a habit! Yay! Thus, after this series of 5-day fasts, I will be empowered to make a smooth transition into a shorter series of weekly fasts; for example, 36-hour, 42-hour, or 66-hour fasts. Who knows, maybe I'll continue with the 5-day fasts until I'm closer to my goal. This would mean 5-6 weeks of 5:2s. Hmmm. I'll see. For now, I'll stay present with the Inner and Outer Work of this current 5:2; meaning, the emotional aspects of my relationship to food and my body, and the physical part of simply not eating.
I feel good! Life is good! I am returning to my Vital Self! Gina the Light! Gina the Powerful and Strong and Focused and Disciplined and Happy and Joyous and Full of LIfe Energy!
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