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Only venting really but wow today has been hard. I've felt tired and rubbish, just eaten my tea a fuller for longer chicken tagine and dreaming about something fat and juicy lol

It kind of reminds me of giving up smoking in that some days are a breeze and others a complete nightmare. I may have an earlyish night and have a normal day tomorrow, and my second fast of this week on Friday.

I stupidly forgot about my count on us pizza ....but have ear marked it for Friday, so that is something lol

I wonder are there any boiled sweets that people have just to take the edge off that aren't majorly high in calories?

Claire, sorry you are struggling, I can recommend Werthers Sugar free at about 9 cals each and Ricolla sweets at about 6 cals. If it's any consolation it does get easier and it does work if you stick with it.

It's odd how our brains work. Like yesterday was a non fasting day for me and I could eat what I wanted and didn't fancy much. Today I'm fasting and I want everything.

I just keep telling myself tomorrow I can eat what I want.

I find sugar free sweets tend to be lower in calories, just hunt around in your local supermarket and read some packets.

Oh thank you Sian, those werthers sound perfect for what I am looking for x

It's odd how our brains work. Like yesterday was a non fasting day for me and I could eat what I wanted and didn't fancy much. Today I'm fasting and I want everything.

I just keep telling myself tomorrow I can eat what I want.

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Yup that's totally where I'm at lol

Yesterday I was struggling to think what to have for lunch and ended up with a toast bagel, what I wouldn't give for one now lol.

But I'm planning a treat tomorrow....a KFC ...already entered into my fitness pal so I can sit and look at the words..... Wicked zinger box meal

Sorry that you are struggling with your fast - they do get easier for most of us! Keep busy and drink lots!

Watch out for sugar-free sweets - sometimes they are loaded with sorbitol which can have a disastrous effect on your bowels! Eat them in moderation! Over-indulge at your peril!
Good luck!