I’m fairly new to fasting (I’ve only done 2) but both times I’ve really mucked up my first meal when deciding to end. My plan both times was to have something small, like say, a handful of macadamias or a fried egg, then ease myself into gradually bigger meals through the day when I got hungry. But… once I started eating, I felt like I just couldn’t stop. So then I ended up eating way too much and feeling full, bloated and nauseous for a while after. I hate that feeling of not being in control of my eating.
I thought that maybe next time, say an hour or so before I plan to start eating, I will try having some salt (to take the edge off any hunger), then drink a few glasses of water and a cup of tea. Then try with the small meal and see if that helps stop the compulsion to eat everything in sight! Living with a binge eating disorder most of my life, I wonder if fasting can be a trigger for me? I love the benefits and want to continue regular fasting, so any suggestions would be very welcome!