Day 19

Day 19

January 20, 2012

Good Morning!

It’s going to be a wonderful day to start the weekend. Work, then store to get all of my cheese making ingredients! I am super excited about that. I will keep you updated in it as well. It’s amazing to me that I only have 11 days left of ALL water. It actually makes me sad. Like I can do more, I want to do more. But I guess we’ll cross that bridge when I get there.

My son really wants me to eat again. He thinks it’s funny that I am not eating. I made homemade corndogs last night along with baked swordfish steaks and he says, mom their so delicious, just try a little bite, it’s OK Mom! Too cute, but I told him I made a promise to myself and I couldn’t break that promise. He kind of understood.

I found out yesterday that my great Uncle passed away. He died of a heart attack, while shoveling/starting his truck. He was a great man who loved all. Luckily, I just got to see him a before the New Year.

When hearts mourn some turn to God, some turn to food, family, drugs or anything else one may use to comfort themselves. During my fast when things get/were hard I prayed. I will continue this after my fast and hopefully made it a habit to do so for as long as my life shall continue. For me prayer has become very helpful and comforting, just as food use to comfort me. Except now when I am done, I don’t feel guilty or bloated or fat.

I hope this gives you insight and a boost to help you find a new comfort when life gets rough. To find a healthy way of dealing with your emotions; take the weekend to think about it. What do you do when your emotions start to take over your whole self? And, how can you change that? Are you ready to change? I hope to hear about some of your comforts and some of the positive changes you hope to make.

Today a friend sent me this along with a nice message.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6, 7 NIV)

My faith has grown tremendously while fasting.  Prayer plays a huge part in my fast and it’s so nice to hear that God is in some of your lives as well.

Its notes, letters, messages and calls to the people you care about (or just thinking about) that make a difference in ones’ life.  It’s the little things that make people smile and maybe turn a frown upside down 😉

I challenge you this weekend to send a letter, message or call someone that you haven’t talked to for a long time or even someone you’re thankful for and tell them you’re thinking of them and just wanted to say “hi.”

On the way home from work tonight my stomach started to turn….I felt and still feel like throwing up.  Not too sure what that’s about?  But I am slowly drinking some water.  I will be just watching the news and TV for the rest of the evening.  Here in WI the snow is falling and the roads are not good.  So it’s best to just stay inside for movies and good eats, or water 😉

Also, in February my husband and I are taking our son to Florida.  I need to start planning that trip and all the fun stuff were going to do.  We will be in the Ft. Myers area, so if any of you have any suggestions I would love them!

 

Day 4

Day 4                                                                                                                                                                                    January 5, 2012

It’s day 4!  I have made it four days without eating, who would have thought? I awoke feeling not so myself; just kind of light and weird.  Off to drink lots of water; it does the body good!  I get on FB and see this verse.

Proverbs 5:21: For your ways are in full view of the LORD,
and he examines all your paths.

I find it so cool that when you are in need of a boost or a message, all you have to do is open up and be receptive.  Positive affirmations will fall right into your lap.  Open up to others, even if they are strangers.  They could help you, or better yet, you could help them! ~when you need a boost don’t shut down~

I am noticing this morning that my breath is becoming unpleasant.  Sorry, to those of you who I will be conversing with.  I should make a shirt, Fasting….Be Aware of Bad Breath!

I am an emotional eater.  Have been for a long time and have never seemed to get over that.  I eat when I’m bored, happy, sad, excited, pissed, etc. Every emotion one can have, I eat.

As my son left and my husband was out I sit here and am bored.  All I can think about is food.  The left over mac and cheese, the cheese spread and cheese and sausage, ugh!  I love cheese and nutella, it’s calling me. I am within a miles range of Subway, McDonalds, KFC, and a bagel place….My head just will not stop thinking about food….I made a list of 5 things I could do instead of lying in bed resting.

1. Donate toys from my sons room
2. Finish organizing the basement
3. Take the dog for a walk
4. Scrapbook
5. Watch TV

None of which I could get enough energy to do, or I am just being lazy….So, I lie in bed and listen and read about other fasters.  There are so many out there.  It’s nice to know that you’re not the only one and others have felt the same way.  Struggling together is easier than struggling by oneself.

I am cold. I am tired. I just want to sleep.

Day 4 is almost over and I am so glad! Hopefully Day 5 will be better and I will have more energy.