Type: dirty fast, water only so far but will have coffee with monk fruit sweetener and almond milk in the morning.Context: hour 4.Length: 18:6 but unknown if I can eat in the beginning of my window due to plans so possibly closer to 24.Purpose: more energy and improve metabolic syndrome.Notes: not sure I will lose any weight as I have been eating a lot of energy during my windows. But with my eating disorder issues I think I need to shift the focus off weight loss which I got preoccupied with being in IF spaces and instead shift back to my original purpose which is the health benefits of fasting itself. I am only 5 days in but I tried totally coming off my diabetes medicine and without my diabetes med I am in healthy range or close to on all my glucose tests, even eating Carby foods.
62M / 6’1 / SW:266lb / CW:262lb / GW:245lbDay 4(October 23, 2022)Type: 18:6-ish. Eating in the Noon to 6pm window.Goal: Weight Loss.Notes: -1 lb since my last post 4 days ago. Failed on my fasts in the last 4 days. Have 10 hours left on a 20 hour fast as I am typing this. Just logging food and tracking stuff with my Fitbit is impacting my food intake and habits in a positive way.
Day 81
SW: 58.5 kg|129 lbs, CW: 56.4 kg|124.34 lbs, GW: 48.5 kg|107 lbs
Weekly check-in: 18:5 and 19:4 fasts, aiming for 1400 Cal a day
A week ago, I had a couple of days of binging and I gained back 1.2 kg. I was visiting my family to celebrate my birthday and I got back to the old habits of eating sweets after each meal.
I recovered from this and got back on track. Although I still have urges, it’s the level I’m used to.
I’ve been to the gym 4 times this week and two classes after work (yoga & pilates) and I’m getting muscular and stronger. That makes me think that small part of that 1.2 kg can be muscle weigh. I regret not having measured my waistline in the beginning - I noticed that it has been decreased compared to a couple of weeks ago.
Question:
is counting calories right for me? I naturally tend to eat a bit more than 1400 Cal - exercise helps me to avoid surplus calories tho and justify my snacks. I am curious if I would have weight faster if I did keep myself to this limit.
The other concern is that it’s just too much to eat within an eating window and my stomach is slightly upset after my last meal.
Next week’s challenge:
I am not giving up my 1400 Cal goals yet. I will try to sit with the restlessness and not comforing myself with food when I’m upset or in need of support. This should help to stay in the zone.
I will check-in next Sunday again. Keep up with the good work everyone and see you next week!