Day 1 (08/06/2021)

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I commenced intermittent fast at 4pm the day before. I was supposed to end the fast at 4pm today, but then thought about the weight I've been carrying around for a while now and decided I was ready let go of it. There and then, I resolved to continue a water fast for as long as my body can permit (3-7days).


For as long as I can remember, I've always been labelled "Orobo, Global, Fatty, Iburibu, Udu and so on." While I dismissed these names as people's ignorance of understanding that we were all uniquely designed, these words subtly crept into my subconscious and gently began to affect my mental health.

Well, just so the naysayers don't have the last laugh, I made a promise to God and myself to honour his temple by taking extra special care of myself. Moreover, I'll be turning forty in March, 2022 and I want to give myself an amazing birthday gift. I love being a curvy girl minus all the "tyre" rolls (inserts laugh). My short term goal is to drop considerable weight by 31st December, 2021. 

I reckon the journey will be tough, but I'm willing to keep my promise to God and myself. I'm rooting for me and I hope you are too. Ciao!

PS: Someone once told me that my weight is the reason why I'm not yet married. It might be that Prince Charming is waiting for me to reach a certain milestone before popping the question. But guess what, I have my answer ready for him. If he doesn't appreciate this dynamic, multi-dimensional, creative powerhouse that is wonderfully and fearfully made by God, then he doesn't deserve my love.


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