Thank Jesus for the weekend.
Got to sleep in a tad. Got up and decided to do something that I've been meaning to do: weigh myself.
Now please understand... the purpose of this fast is NOT to lose weight. I was expecting to be down MAYBE 5 lbs from the last known weight. But I got on the scale and it read a whole 17 lbs lower. YIKES. I'm a tad more concerned now about my health. Some of that could be and probably is water loss, since I haven't been drinking as much as I should. But 17 lbs? In 5 days? That's too much.
I made sure to get some more water today, especially while I ran errands with my family. Carrying the milk and heavy groceries is not a problem, but I have to walk a little slower. While I was in "Ross" today I was feeling a little faint.
My main concern is tomorrow morning... I really hope the regular drummer is there, so I don't have to play the drums. I don't know if I have the energy to do that. But I'll give it my best regardless.
Another concern of mine is the amount of activities that's happening in the next 35 days. Church game night, Birthday party for my daughter, Church singspiration (I'm on a quartet, as well as doing my own solo song), Ladies retreat for my wife (and I get to watch the kids during that time), another church bowling event, a church marriage builders event... it's going to be busy. And I have to try to keep this hidden. I asked my wife if I look like I've lost weight, and she mentioned that she has noticed (when I asked her, not before). I'm hoping the weight loss slows down so that others don't notice it. Of course, it's to be expected, but I really don't want anyone to ask me about fasting.
Physically... I'm still feeling the same. Getting a little weaker, each day. But stronger than I thought I'd be. I find myself stretching a lot... I don't know if there's more acids building up in my muscles and joints, or my body is breaking down my muscles for protein, or what... but it does feel good.
Still praying for Sister M*****. Lord, give me strength...
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