Day 3 intermittent fasting : Cravings hit hard

Well, Day 3 of intermittent fasting and let’s just say, I woke up a bit later than usual. It was one of those late nights, so I didn’t quite get the early start I hoped for. But no worries – I kicked off my morning with a cup of coffee and a glass of water to hydrate. Then, I had the leftover viennas from yesterday, paired with some of the mince from lunch – pretty tasty!

But here’s the thing – after that, I had an intense craving for koeksisters. For those of you who don’t know, koeksisters are a beloved South African treat that combines sweet and crispy in the most perfect way. I knew exactly where to go – our local lady who makes the most delicious, less-sweet koeksisters. So, I grabbed half a dozen, and with some coffee in hand, I polished them off (I think there’s just one left in the bag now). Sometimes, you just need a little treat, right?

For a snack later, I had some dates and dried apple pieces. And as I’m writing this, I’m looking forward to lunch, which is going to be a lovely roasted chicken fillet with garlic and lemon, deep-fried roasted potatoes, and a pumpkin with sweetcorn salad. Sunday best, indeed!

Symptoms of the Day:

  • Headache: A little bit of a dull headache today. I think it's probably a mix of adjusting to the fasting and my body just figuring out its new rhythm.

  • Full Faster Than Before: I’ve been surprised by how quickly I’m getting full. I used to be able to eat a bit more, but now, I eat so little and I feel full so much quicker.

  • Sluggish: I am definitely feeling a bit sluggish. Could be because of the late night, but it’s a strange tiredness. I still have the energy to walk around and run errands gracefully, though, so not a total loss.

  • Midday Nap Cravings: I really do want to take a nap with my little (or not so little) puppy. But since I’m cooking up a storm today, the nap will have to wait. Still, I’m more tired than usual – the sleepiest I’ve been in a while.

  • Perspiration: I’ve been sweating a little more than usual today, but that’s probably due to the warm, moist air and some good sunshine. However, it’s not as much as I’d been sweating before starting this fasting routine, so maybe my body’s adjusting to that, too.

All in all, I’m feeling okay. The adjustments are a bit tricky, but I’m still going strong. The cravings are there, but I’m learning how to manage them (with the occasional koeksister splurge, of course). Looking forward to seeing how tomorrow goes!

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