Hello!

Yesterday was my first fast day since my son was born. His first birthday was last week. We are still breastfeeding but I waited until a year so that if my supply is now affected its not that big of a deal.

He’s my second and I waited until 2 years with my daughter. At a year with her I was really afraid fasting would dry up my supply and wasn’t ready to wean. But by two I was like if I dry up, I dry up… But I didn’t! So I told myself next baby I’ll start the 5:2 back at a year.

I am one of those who gain, gain, gain during breastfeeding. I didn’t gain much at all during pregnancy. Lost all the weight by the time they were a few weeks old both times… Then started gaining, gaining, gaining. I hadn’t lost all the breastfeeding gain with my daughter when I conceived my son. I am currently like a hundred pounds overweight. So definitely in it for weight loss, but also am looking forward to feeling the fasts shift the way my body works. I feel different when I’m fasting.

Anyway, so I’m back! And I’m trying to get my husband to join me. I tried to get him to a few years ago, but he couldn’t get under 800 calories… Back when he was supposed to be at 700. Now they say 800 is okay! So I am like come on, try again, it’ll be easier this time. 🙂