Progress Report ID-9364 by Orion

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• Mark 30 years old male, weighing 103 kg / 226.6 lbs, 70 in /177.8 cm tall, Netherlands NL

• Doing 60 days of Water Fasting. Starting November 1, 2011

• Reasons for Fasting:
  Primarily weight loss, although I always like how calm the mind gets in a fast. I set myself a goal to get to my ideal weight this year. 58 days to go as I write this, and about 23.5kg/51.8lbs removed from my current goal. Some would call it unrealistic, I just hate not being able to keep my word to myself. I'll understand if I don't make it, I would just like to try. Cold temperatures, higher metabolism, and stricter fasting protocols will get me close, at least.

• Past Fasting Experience:
  Done several fasts before, 2 months & 1 month on water in 2010, and 1 month this year. I tried juice fasting, but the time for preparation and cleaning of the juicer tends to demotivate me. Water is just easier for me.

• Present Diet:
  Semi-healthy. I've been overeating for the past couple of months during training, resulting in more muscles, higher metabolism, and unfortunately more fat.

• Supplements:
  Vitamins, EFA, and sometimes Proteins.

• Relevant Medical History:
  Nothing of note. Blessed with a strong resilient body.

• Present Medication or Drug Usage:
  I've been drinking more coffee at work lately, having a sleeping disorder.

• State of Mind:
  Tired & slightly depressed (comparing everything I had planned for the year with everything I accomplished does that to me). And messy, like a cluttered desk. In need of structure.

• Limitations:
  Work, if one can call it a limitation.

• Questions:
  I would like to hear people's experiences with dry/absolute fasting. Gives me something to compare to, since I'm going to try it in between the water days for the added effect.