Hello Everyone! Day 4 down and 3 to go.  Day 4 was very similar to Days 2-3.  I do feel hungry at times and think about food but not excessively so.  I think I had another dream about food last night.  This time I was with my my good friend Dan and some other folks at a burger joint and he was encouraging me to get the cheese burger (which did sound really good). However, I found on the menu a black bean burger and ordered that instead…although I think I still ordered fries : ).  He also ordered a beer for everyone but I think I opted for some kind of juice/cider instead.  The bummer is that I woke up before I took a bite of my burger!!  Yesterday it rained the entire day so I was unable to get out for a walk.  I was hoping for sunny California weather but not so much…at least it’s a bit warmer than home.  Physically I’m holding up well.  My vitals are all stable and my weight is decreasing but at the expected rate.  I started the fast at 142 lbs and know I’m down to 136 lbs.  They said that as soon as you start eating you will gain back almost all the weight you lost.  I think one of the most challenging aspects is how to structure my day when I’m not eating since there are no natural breaks in the day.  I’m also used to grabbing a snack when I feel like it but can’t do that either.  It’s great to have the extra time, but I do miss the emotional/psychological aspect of enjoying food and feeling satisfied after.  I also miss enjoying fellowship while eating, especially with my wife, Karen.  It really makes you appreciate how much of our culture revolves around food from preparing to sharing a meal with loved ones and friends. This is something I’m sure I will appreciate much more once I’m eating again.  Well, that’s about it for now.  My recommendation to you is next time you eat a meal, slow down and really appreciate and be thankful not only for the food but also the company you are eating it with!