I began a moderate fast yesterday to nip a cold in the bud. It was easier than expected.

Midland, Michigan
January 6, 2020 8:52am CST
I only had mild hunger pains twice. One after church and later while working. I took plenty of water with me to drink as much as possible by six PM. I did eat once I returned home but not as much as normal. I've been bad, eating bad carbs here and there. I did good for Christmas only eating smidgen of goodies but made up for it since eating hubby's crackers and honeybuns from the vending machine. I told myself that if I couldn't quit eating the junk that I would need to fast to re jump start my eating plan. Once the cold showed up, the first in two years, I knew yesterday was the day. I will probably eat light today and see how I'm doing before deciding tomorrow's eating plan. I've decided against coffee for now. Oh no! But, I will have hot tea instead. That will soothe the throat more. Now back to rearranging my living room. I'm moving my couch at an angle to a different wall to hide things that have no better home.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jan 20
That's a good way to hide what you don't want seen. I hope you were able to get rid of the cold and jumpstart your diet plan.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Jan 20
My diet is back on track but the cold is either hanging on or allergies have kicked in too. Not sure. But lots of folks are sniffling here and that's what's still affecting me.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
22 Jan 20
@just4him I don't know that it's still the cold. It may also be allergies. I seem to have them more while at work. Maybe my nose is telling me it's time to retire, lol.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jan 20
@MarshaMusselman I'm sorry the cold is hanging on.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
6 Jan 20
I have been very good this year, no garbage food at all, no cakes or pastries for the holidays.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
6 Jan 20
You did very, Anna. How is your husband faring now, might I ask?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
7 Jan 20
@MarshaMusselman My husband has to continue the physiotherapy, at least once a week, but at least he is no more in pain. Thanks for asking Marsha.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
7 Jan 20
@LadyDuck that's good to hear Anna. The therapy can be annoying but if it keeps the pain at bay then that's good.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
23 Jan 20
I don’t think it’s good to eat less when we are sick. We need the nutrients more to help us get through it. But eating good foods is always better then eating junk.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Jan 20
I believe fasting temporarily is a good thing but I don't expect us to agree on everything all the time.
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
6 Jan 20
Fasts have never been for me.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
9 Jan 20
We used to hear a saying growing up although I never remember which way it goes. Starve a cold, feed a fever or the other way around. I figure it's best to starve either one. But drink lots of water to flush it out, whatever illness is threatening you. I've had very short colds in the past, one to four days for some.
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Jan 20
It just tastes discipline. Save the "bad" eating for something really good not vending machine honey buns.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
6 Jan 20
Maybe my keyboard isn't the only one doing it's own thing yikes that's a pun of sorts. Easier said than done sometimes. I need to make my own desserts worth minimal carbs.
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
9 Jan 20
Hope you rid yourself of the cold fast! I had one about Christmas time and coughed my head off and my nose ran 10 miles a min. Now over it, just a dry cough every now and then. I'm drinking more garlic and vit c to keep colds away!!! Have a good new years!
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
15 Jan 20
I have no cough, just sniffles are left.
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
17 Jan 20
@MarshaMusselman Lucky you for coughing is so tiring. This cold had both. I am so happy as you must be too that it's almost all over with this terrible cold. Stay healthy!
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joy
@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
6 Jan 20
Tea is good. I’m with you, I also ate a lot during Holidays.
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Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
6 Jan 20
I didn't eat much then and nor much since just the wrong things once per day ish.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56441)
• Canada
6 Jan 20
I had to reset myself after the holidays in a similar manner. Good luck I hope that you feel more yourself soon.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
6 Jan 20
i reckon i'm purty fortunate 's i eat purty much the same year round. our family 'tis not big'n sweets. hope ya get that cold tackled soon. my livin' room 'd not take to rearrangin', 'tis large furniture 'n there's no place to move a thingy, lol.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
6 Jan 20
Good for you! It should make you feel much better. We eat healthily all the time.
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