Re: Fasted 39 Hours, 9 Hours longer than last fast.

Lauray,

I agree with InCharge that the bingeing afterward is not good for your health, so in that regard you are better off not fasting at all. I don't think you have to be completely over a food obsession to fast, but if you know that you won't have any self-control every time you end a fast, it would be wise to work on your willpower beforehand. There is nothing wrong with giving in to temptation to end a fast, it is how you end it that is the most important. Willpower doesn't necessarily mean doing it all on your own either, it means having the will to take the steps to succeed, whether it be turning to other sources for strength, or finding it within yourself. I think we are all different in what we draw our strength from. I believe that you are on the right path as you try to find out where you can draw strength, just don't try to accomplish more than what you are ready for. As for myself, if I know I might end a fast by bingeing, I wait until another time to try fasting, when I know I have more self-control.

The bottom line is: don't beat yourself up about your mistakes, pick yourself up and continue on your path with what you have learned, knowing that you are always moving ahead as long as you take one step at a time. And ALWAYS seek help when you need it.

Wendy

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