another 24 hour fast - others' experiences

I've never been very good for keeping secrets.  If I try something bold, I usually tell people about it.  As with fasting, the conventional wisdom about telling others your goals is mixed.  Some say it's best to tell people so you'll be accountable.  Others say just telling people about a goal creates a false sense of fulfillment that prevents them from carrying it out.  I've spoken to friends and others that are for, against, and indifferent about fasting.  The people that are indifferent haven't done one.  But that doesn't stop non-faster from having an opinion.  A Colombian co-worker always criticizes fasting when I bring it up.  In fact, today she told me I was attracting free radicals.  A friend from California by way of Mexico is a huge champion, and says the body needs to take inventory through fasting.  Opinions are as varied as people, so I think if you're curious about it you should try it for yourself.  If you don't want to go to 24 hours, at least try 12 and see if you get hungry.  I have a co-worker friend that's trying it too.  Maybe trying something with another will help.