To my surprise I have started a fast. I did a total fast for 3 1/2 days a couple of years ago and found at the end I was extremely cold and tired. So I decided that fasting is not for me.
Yesterday I was re-reading about the benefits of autophagy and this prompted me on the spur of the moment to fast today. Because of my earlier experience I decided that I would allow myself a couple of cups of coffee with cream so I have had those and I will probably do that tomorrow.
It is now nearly midnight on Sunday night, so I haven’t eaten since late yesterday afternoon. I’m not hungry and find the thought of food rather repellent. I am really keen to see how this works out.
But! I have a headache and feel cold. I can manage feeling cold by having a hot water bottle in bed, moving more and wearing more clothes. Could I have some suggestions please about the reasons for my headache and how to deal with it? I don’t want to take any medication. I have had a little salt in my drinks during the day.
I’m not sure how much longer to go on with the fast so I will see what happens. I would like to be able to do this regularly, perhaps even to 3 days a week, even if this was alternate-day fasting. I am convinced of the health benefits. I don’t really need to lose much weight so whilst it would be good to lose for 5 pounds that is it my priority.