March 18, 2007
Day One
I can't explain how great the past week has been. It's been in the 60's here, and I only worked 45 hours this week. I've been home early and we've spent some time outside. On Tuesday Owen, the dogs and I went for a walk. Friday we went on another walk. And Saturday we pruned the rose bush, grape vine, lilac bush, and some other bushes. All the trimmings then went to the transfer station (dump). Some of the windows in the house have been open, and I even let the window open a little in the bedroom for some fresh air sleeping. It's been real nice.
But now, I am going to fast. The picture is of the last thing I had Saturday night around 7pm. (Notice the organic seal on the upper right). Yesterday we ate very light, I actually didn't have any meat. My last meal was organic Tofu Parmesan, which was really yummy. Since then it's been water. Nothing. But. Water. I am so hungry right now, I have a HUGE headache, and I am extremely cold. Ugh. This sucks. This first day is always the toughest.
Two years ago Kaz and I fasted for four days. It was very interesting to say the least. Why am I fasting? For two reasons. One, it's good for your body. It forces the body to release and remove anything it doesn't need. You would be amazed the stuff that still comes out of your body after not eating for three days. The second reason is mental. I really enjoy challenges, and this one is tough. After the second day, it's all mental. To me, fasting is almost spiritual. Spiritual in the fact that you are forcing yourself to do something when your body is screaming at you to eat. Looking towards your inner self to overcome your nature inclinations. That's probably what drives me the most.
So in about 1 hour, it'll be 24 hours since I've had anything but water. My plan is to go five days, which gives me until Thursday night. After today, it should be alot easier. I just need to drink more water than I care to think about.
Posted by George at March 18, 2007 5:55 PM