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Fasting Chronicles Day 15: I really wish I could sleep in today. So tired. So sleepy. Didn't help that I went to bed late, but this morning I am feeling more tired than usual. Made my way downstairs and quickly put together lunches, snacks and breakfast. Had water and then I had to have a seat. Lack of energy very quickly is what I am battling right now. I have an appointment this morning, so I have to drop off the kids and quickly make my way there. On the way to my appointment, I had to stop at the grocery store to pick up some items for my mother. Took the opportunity to pick up some things for home as well. It never ends. At my appointment, I could have slept. Let me sleep...please. I am so tired. Silly me, I did not bring any water, which could come in real handy right about now. My stomach is starting to act up. Made our way to my mom's to drop off her goods. The flight of stairs up to her place was brutal. I have never been so tired before. I was huffing and pu...

Fasting Chronicles Day 5: The day started with a surprise - bowel movement. This is surprising as I have not had any such action in 4 days and thought I wouldn't until after the fast. I guess this is part of my detoxification and let me tell you, it is welcomed. Short shower and I was ready to start my day. Balsamic vinegar water as per the ritual, followed by preparing and packing snacks, lunches and breakfast. My husband's morning appointment took 2 and 1/2 hours. No complaints here as it gave us the chance to really talk about what fasting means to us (and try and ignore the delicious smells coming from the hospital cafeteria). The husband is having a hard time today with the fast, and the conversation was good distraction. Fasting means different things to different people. Why you fast is not why I fast and vice versa. In my intro on Day 1, I touched lightly on why I fast and what it means to me. I think more than anything, it's about the challenge and the disc...