I MADE IT!

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@Kandae11 (53679)

January 31, 2017 5:01pm CST

It started on January 1 this year and I made it to the 31st with only a few bumps along the way. Today I end my 31 day fast. I am not sure if it can be considered a real fast, I had breakfast every morning, followed by a light lunch at noon - and that was it - until the next day. Some nights I awakened with hunger pangs, but I held firm and didn't give in to temptation. I must confess though, that on five occasions I had something to eat in the evening -- but that happened on those days when I missed either breakfast or lunch. So what have I gained from this exercise? Well, I feel physically and spiritually rejuvenated , and I have once again proved to myself that one can achieve success if one is committed.

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@Plethos (13560)

• United States

1 Feb 17

sounds similar to what ive known a few people to do, a protein shake or something like it for breakfast, a small lunch with some sort of fruit and a dinner.

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@TheHorse (205771)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Feb 17

The humanity! I'd die of protein and carbohydrate deprivation.

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@Plethos (13560)

• United States

1 Feb 17

@TheHorse - thats why pizza was invented !

@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

They say, the less you eat - the longer you live. Didn't say anything abut crime getting you before your time.

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@marguicha (215441)

• Chile

31 Jan 17

How many pounds did you lose?

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@TheHorse (205771)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Feb 17

@Kandae11 I'm almost obese, according to the charts. I don't trust the charts. Muscle weighs more than fat.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

@TheHorse I don't usually follow the charts - and muscle is great.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Jan 17

Unfortunately , I lost five pounds. It wasn't a weight loss fast, I have been at my ideal weight for the past twelve years.

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

9 Feb 17

You did it! You have amazing self-control. I could not do it as I get hungry at night. It is not hard for me to skip breakfast and lunch and then eat a couple of times in the evening. Your way is much better!

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

9 Feb 17

@Kandae11 I have come across a few people that eat their last meal in the early afternoon and don't eat again till the next day and they say that it is a much healthier way to eat.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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9 Feb 17

I slept much better, except for a few hunger pangs in the beginning. I also retired to bed earlier than usual - that helped me not to be tempted.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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9 Feb 17

@1hopefulman That is my every day pattern. My last meal is at 5 p.m.

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@TheHorse (205771)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Feb 17

Um, I wouldn't count that as fasting. But then again I don't fast. I eat slowly, but I eat. And eat.

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@TheHorse (205771)

• Walnut Creek, California

1 Feb 17

@Kandae11 Do you exercise as much s possible? That's the main thing for me.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

Well, I don't normally eat after 6 p.m. anyway so that made it a bit easier - and I coped with the hunger pangs or desire to eat by going to bed early. I was also testing my willpower to resist temptation.

@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

@Marty1 It made me feel great.

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@JudyEv (325809)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Feb 17

Well done for succeeding in reaching your goal. Did you lose weight too or wasn't that the aim?

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@JudyEv (325809)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Feb 17

@Kandae11 Well done again then. You've done well.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

Seeing I have maintained my ideal weight for a number of years, losing more was the one drawback I feared, but I will soon get back what I lost.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

@JudyEv Thank you.

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@Happy2BeMe (99399)

• Canada

31 Jan 17

Wow well done. I really don't think I could go that long. Congratulations on achieving your goal. You did great.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Jan 17

Thank you. I wanted to challenge my willpower as well.

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@Happy2BeMe (99399)

• Canada

31 Jan 17

@smileyhema (4606)

• United States

9 Feb 17

I appreciate that you're keeping up your new year resolution. But I'm not sure if I would skip having something in the evening.. don't you think you're with empty stomach for so long hours? At what time do you have your breakfast?

@amadeo (111948)

• United States

31 Jan 17

good for you.Not my cup of tea.I do not worry about my weight.No need to.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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31 Jan 17

Thanks, that wasn't a weight loss exercise, in fact that was my only worry - that I might lose .

@PainsOnSlate (21854)

• Canada

1 Feb 17

Congratulations that is a big deal to do that for a a month. I love the term spiritually rejuvenated.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

Thank you, it is a great feeling.

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@DianneN (246838)

• United States

1 Feb 17

Congratulations on achieving what you set out to do!

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

Thank you.

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@paigea (35692)

• Canada

1 Feb 17

That is quite a challenge. Glad you feel good.

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

Yes, I wanted to start the year doing something challenging.

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@Hannihar (129482)

• Israel

10 Jan 18

Since you achieved what you set out to do that is important.

@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

1 Feb 17

Congratulations. That's awesome and I like the graphic

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@Kandae11 (53679)

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1 Feb 17

Yes, I found it inspiring.