Really frustrated that MFP blogging is broken…it takes several attempts to post an entry.

Day 3 started much easier than Day 2. I had taken some acetaminophen in the early morning, but the heaviness and achy feeling was sufficiently reduced to allow me a little more clarity in thinking.

Cravings started about the usual time, between 12p and 9p, though less intense as I tried to steer clear of triggers, such as smells, imagery, and blogging about food.

Work provided occasional distractions to keep my mind off food, and with an escalation meeting looming on Thursday, I focused on keeping emotionally balanced. One of my worries about fasting is staying in touch with my moods and remaining stable.

Another thing that has occupied my thoughts are creative endeavors related to home improvement. While I haven’t applied pen to paper enough, I’ve been mulling ideas about little craft projects around the house.

Energy-wise, I do feel that I am still dragging slightly, though when I take a short walk, I get a short boost of stimulation. I did head out to my fave clothing store and bought a few pieces to buoy my spirits.

For my Wednesday workout, I completed a 5×5 squat-bench-deadlift routine, though the 145#s deadlifts really sapped my energy. I had attempted to do straight leg deadlifts at 155#s but found it too much, so I scaled back. I am thinking of adding some yoga or bodyweight routines to Thursday’s program just to help with the fat burn.

One thing I should be checking is blood pressure, as I am still taking the meds during the day.

I am also taking supplementation during the evening, though literature about supplementing during fasting suggests that taking them is more potent with meals.

I did experience a brief bout of nausea post workout when I sat on the couch, playing with the kitties. But I got up and walked around a bit, and the nausea passed. 

I did not do any gaming, so I didn’t get a chance to assess my reflexes.

Got to bed a little earlier.

I ended day 3 at 146.4 lbs. Not as exciting a difference between Days 1 & 2, but it’s still a downward trend, so I’m satisfied.