Fasting

I am currently on day 3 of my 5 day fast. It's been a tad difficult but not as bad as I imagined. Last night I started drinking a mixture of water and baking soda. I immediately felt better after drinking that and it wasn't that hard to do. I actually had a moment where I felt that maybe I would never need food again. Of course that is ludicrous and impossible to sustain but I am saying this just to put in perspective about how this isn't that difficult. My goals from this are to lose weight but also to develop a healthier digestive system. I also feel I will gain a healthier complexion and feel better in my skin. Thursday is day 5 and by then I may be telling a different story but for now I feel healthy and I am confident in making it the 5 days. I would love some similar stories. Have you tried fasting?