In need of a fast

Day two of a week long fast. After a frustrating few months of being in and out of ketosis and after a cancelled business trip opened up a window of opportunity I decided a fast was in order. Koh Samui as ever the location.

My last meal before leaving was a modest cauliflower cheese and yesterday was just water and several very small pieces of cheese in the evening. Plenty of walking, a massage, lunchtime nap and a steam before I headed for bed very early. Slept well and this morning I was already showng deep purple on the ketostick I had brought along. Not enough though to yet feel the total freedom I experienced toward the end of my last fast in summer. ‎Today 12 lengths of the pool was not a struggle but I could feel the tell tale M pain in my arms. Walked for well over 10k this morning and will head out now for a coffee (not normal fast procedure but then my purpose is different). Have allowed myself a few small pieces of cheddar and 3 teaspoons of Greek yoghurt today, along with plenty of water. Feeling good and really should not be frustrated that I am not yet fully in the zone, but I am.

Another long walk and calves that were solid after the morning walk recovered with help of massage. Nearly 20k today. Did have a few sunflower seed kernels to snack on before bed but don't think that should impact ketosis.

Day three. Slept late coffee at 5pm probably not the best idea. Up early and walking. Coffee with butter after 30 minutes and then on 15,000 steps done by 9:45am and now watching a little cricket while sipping my water. Hills climber very easily today and there were some steep long inclines. Ketostick firmly purple. Progress.