Dealing with the Baha'i Fast

For the last 21 years I have taken part in a period of fasting that lasts 19 days. Starting March 2, I, and every other Baha'i over the age of 15 do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset.

These 19 days are intended as a period of prayer and meditation and the physical reminder of a spiritual fast.
My challenge with the Baha'i Fast has generally been great and this blog is a way to keep me in check. I have used this blog for the last several years to tell my experience with the Fast and, to ultimately become stronger spiritually.
At the end of the 19 days Baha'is celebrate Naw-Ruz, which coincides with the spring equinox and for some these days appear to be spiritual times, for me, I find myself counting the hours before sunset. Again, that's why I'm doing this blog. I strongly believe spiritual or mental growth, while not easy for a guy like me, is important and so I want to do better each year. 
That is the hope. 
Each day during this time I post a photo and basically talk about my experience for each day. 
The Baha'i Faith was founded in 1863 in Baghdad by Baha'u'llah, its members have grown to approximately six million followers worldwide.