Strength to keep going

This is probably a ridiculous post but here it goes. I’ve been fasting for one week and am down 6 lbs (180 to 174). Some may be water weight but I’m feeling great, my clothing is fitting better etc. I know this can work (even though I’ve blamed pcos in the past for the inability to lose weight) if I keep going. Soooo, how and where does one find the strength from to keep going long term? Any tips on what worked for you?

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Pretty much what you said, stuff just started fitting way better, then needed new clothes. Then I started donating everything that was too big so I have no option to go back lol I love being to grab anything from my closet and it just fits & looks good, I don’t know the last time I needed to try a ton of things on before I felt ok in something

Its been a few years and I still do it, now I just more calculate the week out then daily. I keep S-T low, then Fri/Sat I can go out, drink, have snacks without worrying

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If delaying breakfast past noon avoids diabetes, then I’m on board.

Breakfast is just a bad habit.

r/intermittentfasting each day, keeps the doctor away.

r/intermittentfasting each day, keeps the muffin top away.

Choose your poison

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In my experience it takes a few weeks to acclimate to IF, so the good news is it will get easier the longer you do it. For those first 2-3 weeks, if you’re really struggling go ahead and have an apple or something - this isn’t an all or nothing thing. Beyond that, it helps to be/keep busy during your fasting time, and results are a great motivator to keep going. In addition, I only do IF 6 days/week (Sundays are exempt) which gives me a “break” to look forward to if I need it. And lastly, you can modify your IF once you reach your goals - I was 20/4 (basically OMAD with some snacking after dinner) while actively losing, but more like 18:6 maintaining.