The FastDay Forum

I posted a few weeks ago to say I was giving up! I was feeling so unwell on my fast days that it simply was not worth continuing. Several people, Dominic and Carorees being, of course, prominent in their support, suggested I looked at what I was eating on my non-fast days to see if my problems might be some of sort of withdrawal symptoms on my fast days.

You were right!! My fast days may now be a bit bizarre and counter-intuitive -but I feel fine! Clearly needed my caffeine and some carbs. OK so maybe I should wean myself off addictive things but, hey, I enjoy my addictions!

Last meal previous evening.
On getting up, medium latte with skimmed milk and half a teaspoon caramel 120 cals (worked fhis out precisely!)
Lunchtime, medium latte with skimmed milk and no syrup. 80 cals
Evening - 300 cal approx meal.
On to breakfast the next day. (Guess what, that's a skinny latte!)

So thanks, guys!

Or you can be like me and feed your caffeine addiction with black coffee and tea! No calories.

[janeg]

Glad you got yourself sorted Kstep and kept going.
I think we sometimes get a wee bit carried away when we find something that is so good and go for an all or nothing approach. Giving up all addictions/dependecies/likes/needs at the one time is just such a shock to the body (and mind) that it has many side effecs- initially none pleasant!
Really chuffed you got it sorted

[carorees]

Glad you got to the bottom of it!

Or you can be like me and feed your caffeine addiction with black coffee and tea! No calories.

I could! But I think in fact carbs are as much of an issue as the caffeine as when I go on holiday in very remote places and there is no coffee, i don't get problems. And as long as my milk fits in with the 500 a day limit, it keeps me happy! I really don't like black coffee although i drink black tea.

I'm delighted you got it sorted Kate! And thanks for thanking!