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So, why did I chose to fast as means to lose weight and reset my metabolism?  I could have just done another diet, but after reading the book, the Obesity Code, I have changed the way I look at obesity.  Many people believe that fasting is a means to achieve detoxification and revitalization of one’s mind, body, and soul.  I am currently in a transition in my life.  I can continue to do what I have done in the past of the last two months, return to my diet that got me to weight loss over the past year so that I can make a complete change.  After reading this book, I am excited that I might be able to make a change that may reset my life.  I am not sure I buy the whole cleansing and detoxifying effects of fasting, but who know if it does this, but the belief that it might reset or reduce your insulin and leptin resistance.  The resistance increases with abdominal or central obesity, but it has an unclear mechanism.   

So on day one, what are my symptoms today?   

1. Hunger: I am hungry.  It is not bad, but it is there.  I have noticed that it has been worse as get less hydrated.  I suspect that it will lessen over the next three days and will be relatively non-existent after that period.   
2. Dry mouth: I find myself drinking a lot to stay hydrated.    

I just ate my dinner, and I feel a little bloated.  Besides the above two symptoms, I had had no additional symptoms.  Tomorrow is another day, and we will see if I have any more symptoms.