Thank you, Janet. You know my backyard well! I am on the seawall just about every day, but today, being unsure on how I would feel, I am staying close to home. It has been nearly 20 hours now, and I'm ok. Surprised actually that I am not on the verge of fainting, lol. It is obviously all in my head, the fear of fasting. Since I have followed a near zero carb diet for years now, obviously my blood sugars are quiet stable. I need to quiet down and believe that I will be alright without food for a while. All in my head. sigh. Thanks for your support. And since you have pointed me in the right direction, I have been reading Dr. Fung's blog and all his advice. Very helpful. Mind over matter.