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Wow, I can't believe that it has been awhile since I last posted an entry here. During the past couple of weeks I have been breaking my fast and it is much more difficult that fasting. I am taking eating in slow-mo, making sure that I chew really well, and have limited my food to more greens and veggies. Only recently I have started eating lean meat. Somehow, there's that scary feeling that I migh nd up in the hospital if I go back to my old eating habits. Prior to this, I was eating mostly Italian and Spanish food - who could resist those heavy sauces and cheese? :D Anywho, since then I have kept my weight off, I had my cholesterol checked and from 5.71, I had it down to 4.2 which is now in the healthy range. Hopefully I can work it down to 2 something with my new activities and eating habits. Speaking of activities, I am now back on the elliptical (and the cardio feels great!), and have embarked on a new challenge. I have recently signed up for Barre3 's 28 to Great ...

I have decided to break my fast on Day 11 and not go for the 15 days I originally planned for. The sole reason of doing this is I am hungry for exercise. It's a bit weird that after 10 days I seem to eat a LOT slower. It's like I am activating my jaw muscles all over again, practicing chewing and well... after a cup full of greens, I got soooo full that I had to wait a couple of hours more to eat my fruit. I loaded the refrigerator with salad and got myself some bottles of fruit vinaigrette. I liked those pre packed salad wherein you just have to toss the greens and you got yourself a meal. Those salad kits with add-ons are awesome! They're good for a couple of meals, so I consume one tray a day. Some come with sprouts, nuts and fruits. This means I don't have to buy fruits and nuts to add on to my greens. Most of them end up forgotten and left to spoil. For those breaking their fast, please eat only fresh fruit and veggies. :) I was honestly afraid to eat after ...