Update on day 1

So far so good. I haven't had any more then mild, faint hunger pains. I have been relaxing for most of the day while my kids play outside. I don't feel tired, or exerted yet. I thought I would be more drained by now. It's about lunch time (12:00 pm) and I have had about 34 oz. of water so far. I have urinated a bit more then usual, and so far that's the only symptom I have felt.  

The three most common water fast symptoms are: 

• headaches
• Malaise
• dizziness 
• nausea

I'm only half way through day one, so it's still early. Though the worst symptoms of fasting such as malaise tend to stop after 2-3 days. Any time I start to feel hungry, I drink water until I no longer feel hungry. If you're going to attempt this fast, don't overexert yourself, and maintain healthy sleep patterns. I had about 9 hours of sleep last night. Drink at least 7 to 10 glasses of water, each 8 oz., every day. Natural spring water is the best option, but if you don't have access to that, then whatever you need to do to drink enough water is what you'll have to do. If you're having a hard time going without flavor, try drinking flavored water like propel. I have a hard time consuming enough water, without flavor, to keep me hydrated. So to keep myself hydrated properly throughout this fast, I bought a few cases of Propel water. 

Nutritional facts for Propel include:

0 Calories

0 fat

0 sugar

0 protein

160 mg of sodium

40% Vit. C

20% Vit. E

50% Vit. B6

50% Niacin

50% Pantothenic Acid

Avoid intense exercise during this time. You don't want to run your body down. At the same time, you don't have to avoid exercise all together either. Instead of going on a run, try going on a light walk to keep your muscles strong. Walking will also help aid in the detoxification process as well. Instead of weight lifting, try yoga as a calming way to stretch your body's muscles. It's good to keep your body exercised wile fasting, and in fact, encouraged, if you're doing the proper exercise. above all, make sure you're drinking plenty of water.

I know this post might be slightly premature, we will see how I feel later. If my symptoms change, I'll be sure to post them later. In the mean time, I'm going to increase my water intake, and prepare my kids lunch :) 

For anybody else doing this fast along side with me, stay strong. There are benefits in the end! :)