Getting back into food was much more seamless than I was expecting. Day 1, I stuck to easily digestible foods: mostly fruits and veggies. I did venture into very small amounts of meat and breads and dairy after the fruits and vegetables went over so well. By Monday, I was good to go, and basically back to a normal diet. I didn't have any of the digestive issues that I had read about others having when breaking fasts- it was really for me. I did use a probiotic digestive supplement for a couple days though. This helps to restore intestinal flora. I'm not sure if it made much of a difference, but maybe it kickstarted me and made the transfer a bit easier. I began taking it a couple days prior to breaking my fast.
It is very, very good to be eating again. I am enjoying foods, and focussed on maintaining a healthy, portion-controlled diet full of vegetables and fruit. I find that my cravings are no longer centered around unhealthy foods, but are now much more focused on wholesome foods. I've been craving salads a lot. I don't think that's ever been a food that I've 'craved'.
So after 60 days, I've lost 44 pounds. I'm fitting into clothing sizes that I haven't been able to wear in years, and feeling healthier than I have in years. I still have more to go- I'm not done here. But, I'm done fasting for now, and hope that I'll never again get to a point where I need such a long fast. This reboot has been a God-send for me, and now I'm off to be a good steward of this new blessing- a better, healthier me for now, for my future, and for my family.
