Welcome Jess!
Looks like we both cut our teeth on the same movie! To keep motivated keep visiting this forum, keep watching movies similar to fat sick... Also here is something I look at to keep me strong during a fast, the first part Aleesha (a seasoned faster/mod/coach) posted:
Here's my commitment:*
I'm here to fast. I'm not here to eat. I will fast until I choose to stop but I will NOT stop my fast on a bad day, at night or today. I can choose to break my fast tomorrow in the morning but not today.*
I'm here to gain health.
I'm here to gift my body the time and energy to bring my body to a state of health.
I'm here to release - whatever needs to be released. Physical, emotional, conscious or unconscious out-moded things... I'm here to release them all.*
I'm here to bring a greater depth to my spirituality.*
I'm here to support myself and anyone here who wants support.
I am here to continue to be mindful - focusing on this moment and not anticipating the next one.
I am here to share my experience and gain knowledge from what others share.
I'm here to feel whole. I'm here to give my beautiful, cherished body a break from digesting food!!!
Reasons to do fast:
Lose weight
Feel lighter
Feel in control
My skin looks better
Have more energy
Fall asleep quickly, wake up alert with less sleep
Get more done, less time eating more time doing
Save money (less electricity, less on food)
"In every community there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart there is the power to do it." -Marianne Williamson