Re-feed Disclaimer: This daily log is thorough. The record includes information that some may find bothersome to read. This page describes all aspects of the first five days of the refeed from my water fast. This page includes repeating information on day 12 of my water fast when I decided to break the fast.
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Day – 12 – End Water Fasting Log – Begin Re-feed Log
Weight: 220.4 lbs
Time: 9:00 am
Date: October 14th, 2017
Emotional:
- Normal
Mental:
- Clearheaded, calm
Physical:
- Tired
Spiritual:
- In Tune
Amount of water:
- Total 140 oz. of water
- Plain room temperature Spring water – 140 oz.
Bathroom notes:
- Urination consistent
- Some loose stools throughout day all formed – still coming on urgently
Activity:
- Prepared bone broth
- Went to store
Sleep:
- Slept through the night 8 hours
- Took additional nap for 3-4 hours
Reason water fast ended
- Decided I wanted to focus more on a lengthy and healthy reefed
Food consumed starting at 3:30 pm eating every 1.5-2 hour:
- 8 oz. Grass-fed Bone Broth, sprinkled with minced fresh cilantro, 1 Tbsp. Collagen Protein
- 1 cup of pureed spinach with extra water
- Bothered stomach – possibly overate or reacting spinach
- 16 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, one egg, minced cilantro, 1 Tbsp. Collagen Protein
- Drank slowly over the course of an hour
Day – 13 – Re-feed Log
Weight: 222.4 lbs.
Time: 7:00 am
Date: October 15th, 2017
Notes:
- Weight gain expected with adding nutrient dense caloric intake
- Weak and sore morning through midday
- Afternoon and evening more awake
Food consumed (approx. every 2 hours or when more is needed):
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, one egg, minced cilantro, minced green onion
- Under 1oz. A few strands of beef from bones
- two carrots well cooked
- 2 oz. minced cucumber, pureed avocado, red onion, dill, apple cider vinegar
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, one egg, minced cilantro, 1 Tbsp. Collagen Protein
- 2 oz. minced cucumber, pureed avocado, red onion, dill, apple cider vinegar
- 2 oz. minced cucumber, pureed avocado, red onion, dill, apple cider vinegar
Day – 14 – Re-feed Log
Weight: 222.4 lbs.
Time: 9:00 am
Date: October 16th, 2017
Notes:
- Weight stagnated despite eating more
- Noticing some allergies off an on – may be seasonal with weather change
Food consumed (approx. every 2 hours or when more is needed):
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, one egg, minced cilantro, 1 Tbsp. Collagen Protein
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, one egg, minced cilantro, 1 Tbsp. Collagen Protein
- two small organic carrots mashed with a skim coat of Grass-fed butter and dill
- two small organic carrots mashed with a skim coat of Grass-fed butter and dill
- three slices of a sweet potato baked
- 2 oz. minced cucumber, pureed avocado, red onion, dill, apple cider vinegar
Day – 15 – Re-feed Log
Weight: 223.2 lbs.
Time: 8:30 am
Date: October 17th, 2017
Notes:
- Weight slight increase eating more nutrient dense foods
- Allergies consistent with yesterday
Food consumed (moving toward less frequent, slightly larger portions):
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, two eggs, minced cilantro, 1 Tbsp. Collagen Protein
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, two egg, broccoli sprouts
- 2 oz. minced cucumber, pureed avocado, red onion, dill, apple cider vinegar
- 4 oz. roasted potatoes with oregano, basil, sliced black olives – cooked thoroughly to be soft
- 4 oz. minced cucumber, pureed avocado, red onion, dill, apple cider vinegar
Day – 16 – Re-feed Log
Weight: 224.0 lbs.
Time: 6:30 am
Date: October 18th, 2017
Notes:
- Weight slight increase eating more nutrient dense foods
- Allergies increasing may pull out onions – could be seasonal
- Since weight is moving normally will discontinue daily weigh-ins
- Have not had a bowel movement yet since I started eating
- Mindful that I am struggling with emotional or triggered eating – not giving in, but having many urges and cravings
Food consumed (moving toward less frequent, slightly larger portions):
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, two eggs, minced cilantro, 1 Tbsp. Collagen Protein
- 4 oz. roasted potatoes with oregano, basil, sliced black olives – cooked thoroughly to be soft
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, two eggs, minced cilantro, two boiled carrots
- 2 oz. minced cucumber, pureed avocado, dill, apple cider vinegar
- 1 oz. – strands of beef from bones
Day – 17 – Re-feed Log
Date: October 19th, 2017
Weight: Discontinued weigh-ins
Time: n/a
Date: October 19th, 2017
Notes:
- Noticing some allergies off an on – may be seasonal with weather change or onions – pulling back most of the food I’ve tried
- Passed several small stools throughout the day
Food consumed (approx. every 2 hours or when more is needed):
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, minced cilantro
- 12 oz. Homemade Grass Fed Bone Broth, two eggs, minced cilantro
- 1 serving Pureed Carrots
- 1 serving Pureed Broccoli
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