Unfortunately, on the day of my first fast,
the scales in the bathroom broke down. The batteries were just changed. This
scales was not the most reliable one but it fulfilled its role more or less
accurately. At least it showed the changes in my weight. Now I can’t observe
the progress but maybe it’s for the better. I was the prisoner of the number it
showed every morning. My mood depended on it. Maybe it was the best moment to
stop being so fixated about it. I know the results will come sooner or later
and they will be visible.
After consulting with my
mom I decided to choose the two days of fast on Monday and Thursday,
before Friday which is a day when we celebrate the end of the week and eat
extra suppers, and after the weekend, which is also the time when me and my
family usually indulge ourselves a little bit. On Saturday I ate reasonably but
I didn’t deny myself food at all. For dinner I ate rice with apple and cinnamon
at 7 o’clock. I felt so light hearted! I didn’t feel the slightest guilt about
what I ate. I was excited and felt in control of my life. I couldn’t wait to
start the new diet. When I told my mom about it she immediately decided to go
on it too. Then, my sister heard about it and she joined us. It’s much
easier for me to start the new life with the support of my family. I’m so happy
and grateful to them. After the first fast day my dad also wanted to be a part of our new plan. I
convinced all my family to start eating healthier. I’m so proud of them!
I would also like to say
thank you to the author of the book I mentioned earlier – “Perseverance”,
Vivien Leigh – I wouldn’t have done that first step without you! I owe you so
much!!! You’re my mentor.
It turned out that the fast
diet is not that hard. The day I was reading “The Fast Diet” for the
first time I quickly planned our menu for the next day which was about 515
kcal.
I felt wonderful the whole
day. I felt in control, I felt free and focused. I was able to monitor my way
of thinking and set my mind right. I blocked the hunger until the late
afternoon. Then I felt desperately hungry but refusing food, instead of being
the problem, became the source of my inner strength. I ate my carrots and
apples with a real delight. And I was full after dinner. The same day I did my
Yoga X (the first day of recovery week after the second phase of P90X Doubles)
and went running with my sister and dog. I had a lot of energy.
The next day I ate my musli
with dry fruit and coconut, an ice-cream, a handful of pretzels and I drunk a
cup of cappuccino. I know it’s not good for me but I don’t care!!! I ate it
without guilt! I’ve earned it.
Yesterday was my third fast day.
The two meals were well thought out. All our recepies are written down in one
notebook, as well as weight and amount of calories in products we eat. The
awareness that my sister, my mom and my dad are with me is extremely
motivating. I don’t have a problem of tasty smells in the kitchen, I’m not
tempted with junk food for all members of my house fast at the same time. It’s
healthy and satisfactory for us all.
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