Day One

Friday, September 12, 2008

Today was OK. I started with 264 pounds which is 120 kg for you metric people.

Other than that today was not that bad. It was actually easier to concentrate today than on my regular days. Also I wasted less time on the Internet when I was supposed to be working and I had less anxiety. I had more energy and I got tons done. I also have more time now that I am not eating.

There were down sides. At first there are hunger pangs which come periodically. I also have headaches and my face feels warm. For a while my hands were cold. I see food on TV and it is tempting.

Another problem is that I am feeling this sense of slight anxiety about not eating for so long. I know that nothings bad will happen to me, but still it feels a bit overwhelming. I just need to stick with it.

It occurred to me today that my gums are healing.

This is longest that I have been not eating in my life. Tomorrow is a new day.