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re: the 18* change.
Not really a complaint per se, but the disappointing aspect of this is that fasting will never show up in /all or be offered when searching reddit. :(
Also, any companies that allow some surfing of reddit (there are some) have software that auto blocks NSFW subreddits.
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I’ve decided that I will likely have to adjust my target weight for this fast. My goal weight has been 160 lbs, tentatively based on a ~ 10% BF estimate at that weight. But, I also estimate a 7 pound water weight regain when I shift my fasting schedule to something looser (and on vacation I probably won’t be fasting much), so I’m shifting my goal to 152 with a target of 159 lbs and visible abs after water weight regain.
Wrapping up my 8th week (of 18 weeks allotted) this weekend and I should be around 56% of the way to my goal. Onward and upward, I’m looking forward to breaking into a healthy BMI range by the end of next week!
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Second day of extended water fast.Primarily reestablishing balance and control as well as losing some weight.A little bit of difficulty getting to sleep last night but made it through yesterday with a nice hike thrown in. Looking forward to seeing how today plays out and getting set up for a relaxing long weekend.