Fast Time!

I have spent the past two weeks frolicking through a mass of grease and sugary goodness arm and arm with Mia. It's gross. AND it didnt even work. So its fast time.

I remember my most successful fast had a few key things.

1. Water. Ice Water. Lots of it.

Drinking ice water constantly keeps down hunger, and keeps your metabolism up. Ice water is my best friend.

2. Mints

Sounds weird, but its true. You constantly suck on those hard candy mints (The circular red and white or green and white ones) for several reasons. It's technically candy, so it makes you feel like you're cheating which makes it easier not to eat real food. Also, they're only like 5 calories a pop so you can go through a small bag a day for less than 500 calories. Finally, and this one is what's really awesome, for some reason these mints help stomach aches and help your focus. So all the hunger pains and drowsiness aren't as harsh as they normally would be. You'll also be grateful for the fresh breath when the toxins start escaping through your saliva, like it does with me.

3. Exercise

Exercise right after you wake up to get a metabolism boost early in the day. Plus you'll get a shot of endorphins which'll help keep your spirits up during the fast. Don't overdo it though, because your body won't be able to handle as much exercise the farther into a fast you get.

I usually do better when I smoke, too, but I'm trying to avoid that. Smoking is bad! My lungs need to be healthy for wrestling. I can't keep puffing away like I do or I'm screwed. Especially when I'm going to be cutting out food so my body will be weak anyways. Ughhhh but for some reason I never lose weight when I'm not smoking! Its exasperating! I don't get it! GAH! We'll just see what happens today with not smoking and go from there. Ugh.

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