Fri, Sep-26-03, 11:19
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Run Spot, run!
Posts: 1,976
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 168/151/150
BF:32%/27ish%/21-25%
Progress: 94%
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
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Hunger Pangs
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I have found that with this WOL, when I do get hungry, I get hungrier then ever before, sometimes where the hunger pains really hurt. I really dont
know how I am going to fast on yom kippur.
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This is what I see as your real issue, not trying to get some wiggle room on dictates of faith. I, too, suffer from unbelievable hunger pains since I took up low carbing.
Generally, I quiet them with some water, but on Yom Kippur, even that isn't an option. Are there some traditional activities that might take your mind off the discomfort?
Another thing, I always notice that I suffer more severe hunger pains on a morning after I eat a large evening meal. I find that the hunger pain is more manageable if I eat smaller meals throughout the day, so that might be a wiser option than a full out food fest before you fast. I would, however, agree with those before me that focused on you getting a satisfying amount of quality fats and proteins.
The day is going to be rough (by design! ), but preplanning and putting your mental focus elsewhere might make the fast less physically painful.
Lisa
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