Monday, June 22, 2009

Hungry Girl: Day 1.

Me, renting out a bike.

Naya & Felix, hanging out.

Felix, doing the 'face of death'

Me, doing the 'Little Tree'

Lion-ess said it and I shall repeat: I am tired of bread!

Today has been very low energy; I've been riddled with allergies, battered by a lack of sleep & irritated at work. Waking up, I was excited yet apprehensive about the first day of fasting. I've been easing myself into this for the past few weeks but eating small portions doesn't compare to eating ONLY dry bread.
I went into the kitchen an hour ago, I was heating up water for tea (no sugar, no honey, no milk, nothing) and I marveled at how yummy the chocolate chip cookies looked (I don't even like cookies) how I wish I could eat some yogurt or even snack on some olives.
Then a thought popped into my head; IF you cheat, nobody will know! Just chew on it, you can spit it out after.
I walked out of the kitchen, unfortunately my little sister chose to eat her hamburger; in the living room, in front of me. She was smiling with malice as I looked at her with envy.
The first few days, I read, are the hardest. I will be hungry, low on energy, irritated..
I feel like my bones are hollow and ready to snap. As if when I get up or bend over, my spine will crack like a tree branch. I had a headache already and my eyes are hurting me. It's a mix of things; lack of sleep, nutrition, rest.
Tomorrow will be a new day.
The good news; I feel proud that I'm sticking with this. My productivity has been high today; although I am dead tired, I listened to Sabrina Gilbert's 'Sticky' CD. I'm reviewing it for Burrowsink.com, so I rotated the 9 tracks a couple times. I started a new story & I love where it's going. So far, it is entitled 'Him'. Stay tuned.
I hope when I sleep, I dream of food; Baby back ribs with potatoes and mountains of butter...

7 comments:

Kat Argonza said...

I agree when they say the first few days are the hardest. Once your body gets used to it, you'll be disgusted by some of the terrible foods you ate before.

tangerine: said...

you're making my stomach grumble just thinking about you! i'm so proud of you though. i have to say, i don't have the will power or strength to accomplish a fast. i'm anxious to hear how it continues to go for you. please don't starve yourself ill though! i need my nana healthy!

Unbreakable said...

There is no success without hard work and determination, your putting int he hard work now i am sure you will be successful at the end,a know you will even feel so proud that you write about it.

Your Pic's are always beautiful

me said...

Hang in there...you can do this! You may have some difficult times, but believe in yourself.

Bri said...

I learnt one thing when fasting; stay focused and occupied. Do your do but don't overdo.

Take care and hang in there!

You can do it Girl!

SassyGirl said...

Good luck!

FĂ©lix Dupri said...

Hey Nana, I had a fun time that night even though you tried to pimp me out. Like the pics even the stare of death I think it might become a killer trend. By the way Naya totally fucked up on the fast!

Love ya Ma!