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It's actually brand new, haha. I haven't used it yet. I bought it on a whim, but I didn't know if it was a healthy choice.

Howdy, y'all. I'm in the market for new cookware-- specifically, a new frying pan. I've been using a teflon non-stick pan for a while now, however I've been reading a lot of nasty stuff about Teflon...

Looking forward to hearing about your fast, Diana! Keep us posted!

As far as the broth goes, I suppose it depends on your goals for the fast. Admittedly, I haven't got any sources for this, but I...

^Thank you for your tips, mate! Bookmarked that monitor.

I actually just got back from the doctor. My urine was a little cloudy this morning and I was fairly freaked out, so I decided to give him...

To be honest, I haven't got a means to record my HR during exercise. I only record it when I take my BP. The HRs listed in my updates are at rest. An HR monitor for use at the gym would be a good...

Update:

Just headed to the bathroom. Urinated a little. It was perfectly normal and clear :confused:

Certainly this isn't the most enticing topic for the nutrition board, but at the moment I feel fairly confident that my problem is a food-related one.

Looking for some insight! I'm a little...

Today's update:

Stats:
Weight: 280
BP: 125/79
HR: 111

Not bad, overall. That heart rate went way down, haha. Thank goodness. The blood pressure is decent, and I weighed myself today with...

Glad to hear the fast went well. Make sure to keep us updated on the progress you make in other areas!

Thank you! I hope to hear about your progress! And I agree: my stomach didn't seem to have much trouble with meat. Smaller portions at first are key, but I don't think abstaining from protein is...

Haha, no worries, jadedgamerx. Admittedly, I made a few poor food choices today and the applesauce was indeed kind of sugary. My body seems to have handled it OK, and I'll be moving towards only...

First, today's update:

Stats:
Weight: 275.6
BP: 116/70
HR: 149 !!!

Great stats-- except for that heart rate! It's pretty high! Granted, I have eaten quite a lot of sodium today and the bolus...

Thanks! Just have to make sure I keep it off-- which, as I understand it, isn't too hard for fasters. When my glycogen stores have been topped off, I'll be hitting the gym!

Thanks!

Yep, it was about 19 pounds. It's not as huge a difference as I'd like, but my pants are a little more baggy and I feel lighter, so it's all good.

I decided to take it slow. I had a...

Thank you all for your support. I really appreciate it-- sincerely.

I've broken my fast. 8 days is enough, I think. My mood was sour and I was feeling really, really awful throughout the late...

^Thanks for your reply!

You know, out of curiosity, what would happen if I broke this fast with, say, a big steak or something? Everyone keeps telling me to break it slowly and to work towards...

All right! Time for another daily update:

Stats:
Weight: 275.8
BP: 134/72
HR: 110

Vitals are decent, weight has dropped a fair amount. Feeling good about this stuff.

Hunger has been at an...

Thank you all for your responses! I really appreciate them!

I woke up a little bit ago. I'm enjoying some mineral water and relaxing. The heartburn is gone (for now) and I don't feel too hungry,...

Thanks for the support! I'm doing my best to listen to my body and not do anything drastic. There are times when I feel like giving up, but these sensations are still quite new to my body and I want...

^ Thanks for your encouragement, Jesster. It's been rough, but worthwhile, I think. A 16 hour fast is great! Perhaps you'll try something longer next time, but even at 16 hours, there are many...

Thanks for your comment, Terry. There are a lot of benefits to fasting, and although my main goal is to lose weight, I would be a fool to dismiss the others. I haven't had an especially clear mind...

Thanks for your comment! It sounds like you know what you're doing. The Paleo-Aid has been helping me. I'll probably have a little today myself. If your longest fast is 30 hours and you're using the...

It might've been pushing it a little, yeah. A half-hour may have been more reasonable. I'm going to go for a short walk with my family today, so hopefully I'll manage better than I did yesterday....

Haha, I work night-shift at a local hospital. I made the mistake of mentioning my fast to a couple of the nurses. It was as though I'd told them I had a bomb strapped to my chest. Their eyes grew...

It's going surprisingly well today. I don't want to jinx myself, but I feel, somewhat, that I've reached a turning point. I felt awful before bed and just sort of flopped down after work. I slept...