5th Day Post Fast

Some of my readers asked for me to post an update after my fast as far as weight loss and what I'm eating so.....here goes......

I have not lost any more weight on the scale but I haven't gained any back in spite of the fact I am eating food and it's only natural to put a few lbs back on post fast, from what I've read.  My juice fast mentor suggested that I start back on foods very carefully because it really has the potential to mess your stomach up if you jump back into whatever you want.
My first day post fast I had no appetite at all and I found it very, very difficult to make myself eat. That day I only ate fruit and raw veggies and drank water (and my first cup of coffee in ages).  I had no discomfort at all with my stomach.
The second day post fast, I wasn't hungry in the morning but by lunch time I was very hungry and ate a really large salad.  The third day I ate fruits and salads and veggies all day.
Last night was the first time I have had meat in quite a while. I had about 3 oz of chicken with some veggies and last night at bedtime I was having some pretty bad cramping in my stomach. It did pass finally and I was able to get some sleep.
This morning is my 5th day post fast and my breakfast this morning was probably one of the most "normal" meals I have had in a while. I made scrambled egg whites with spinach, cherry tomatoes, red onion, 1/8 cup of shredded cheese, and red bell pepper and then had 1/2 an avocado on the side. Calorie count was around 300 calories and I am STUFFED. It will be interesting to see if I even want lunch now.

If you're wondering how I'm feeling, I feel really good. I'm sleeping good at night. I still don't have the energy I was hoping for but I think once I get my calorie count back up where it needs to be, the energy will come. (I'm finding it hard to make myself eat the amount of calories my body requires.) I'm taking it slow. I don't want to overwhelm my digestive system and be miserable because of it. I'm still struggling with acid reflux occasionally and that is a little disappointing. I was hoping to be able to go off my medication for it and I still have hopes it will happen for me

I'm finding it easier to eat healthy things. I can honestly say I haven't craved anything processed or sugary since I ended my fast. I used to love eating burgers and pizza and wings and those things just don't sound good to me at all now. (It's a MIRACLE)
The taste of veggies and simple seasonings like Himalayan pink salt and fresh cracked pepper are incredibly satisfying now. But let's be honest. I'm a food addict. I comfort eat and I eat when I'm bored. So this will be an ongoing battle for me. I know that if I were to eat pizza or fast food or a cupcake right now, I would fall right back into my old habits.

My goal is to go until June without anything to drink other than coffee and water and with no desserts. I also intend to cut back on processed foods as much as possible and I'm not eating bread or pasta until I get to my goal weight. I'm trying to cook my meals from fresh produce instead of eating frozen meals.

Well, friends, there you have it. I'm in a good place and feel healthier, but I have a long road ahead of me. I want to develop the habit of asking myself a question when I buy something or eat something this year "Do I need this?" If I can answer "yes", then I'll know it's ok. If the answer is "no", then I'm praying for the strength of the Lord to pass on it.

I'll try to update on here from time to time on my journey, and I promise to continue to be honest and not sugar coat anything! Here is to a healthy year!