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Just started
14 Mar 2013, 22:22
I bought the book the other day, I started my fast diet and I have to say it has not been easy, I have been hungry all day, I went the gym after work, which did reduce my hunger, but I could not do as much, I hope the fast days get easier, my stomach is growling at the moment.
Re: Just started
14 Mar 2013, 22:28
Hi slimmer256 and welcome! :)

It definitely gets easier as your body gets used to it. Just pop back in here when it gets tough and we'll give you all the support we can. :)
Re: Just started
15 Mar 2013, 01:26
Hi Slimmer!

Yes, the first couple of fasts are definitely the hardest! My husband and I have both found that we do better when we don't eat at all, oddly enough. Having a small breakfast seems to just turn on our appetites and make us really hungry all day long. But if I don't have anything but black coffee, water, and herbal tea, the hunger is much less and much easier to ignore. If I get really hungry, I might have a cup of bouillon, but I don't think I've had one in 2 weeks.
Re: Just started
15 Mar 2013, 04:19
Hang in there! I just finished my 2nd fast day. It wasn't horrible, but not easy either. What did help me though is having a big cup of ice that i sat and chewed on while watching my tv shows at night. It helps keep your mind busy and also helps hydrate. good luck!
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