Hi folks,
Jumping in here, do you sleep on fasting days having not eat eaten anything all day?
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Sept 3/144.9
Today has been snacky – road Trip travels I always get a bit more snacks. I decided I couldnāt want till I was home to weigh in after a week in the desert and eating was all over the place. From small meals to enjoying nuts and bacon. And after a week (with clothes on – obviously since it was at a truck stop haha) 144.9 basically what I weighed when I left for vacation. Iāll take it since Iāve not been focused on fasting. It was just so hot and tiring in the desert heat. I wanted salty stuff and water.
@165gw – yay downward trend. Iām pretty much the same numbers (but hey after 3 weeks not keeping super strict itās ok!)
Keep going. Iām not quite home yet. Still several more days of travel. Cheers.
Sept 9/144.6/FD
First real FD in 3 weeks. Weight has been pretty much the same. I had a little loss and got down to 143.0 right before we left, but 144 has been the steady number. Coming back to fasting tho.
Heating up broth for lunch, I have in mind to have soup with a few veggies for supper tonight.
Still washing clothes from our adventures.
Time to get going and go teach.
@165gw – keep going – we got this!
Sept 10/143.2/FD
Getting back down. Iām still in awe over just touching 141.8 – its ok tho, 3 weeks of not really Fasting! Whaaaat! About 1/3 of the Days were OMAD. So All in all the numbers are the day of leaving 143.0 and came back to 144.6 – and then after 1st FD Iām at 143.2 again, Iāll take it. I was not super strict at all, I made better choices but I did still indulge in some chips (My arch nemesis haha.)
@165gw – a good week of calorie counting can be super helpful. I find that I recalibrate by calorie counting once in a while for a good week or two. Especially when making a salad (egg salad or cabbage salad) those were eye opening to see how many calories were in that and to help me take a smaller portion OR make something different that helped me be more full.
Hope you are feeling ok and that your knees/hips are doing ok from the running. Enjoy the fruits and veggies, KETO will be there for you in the winter and when winter comes if you change your mind and keep eating vegetarian that is ok too.
Feeling snacks again. So for lunch Iām having tuna with carrots and jalapeƱos seems to be doing the trick and its like only 150cal then soup for supper.
Sept 16/144.4/FD
Whew must had been one heck of a weekend! Up 4.4 lbs I will prevail tho, so I actually feel less flustered by the number. Now if I had been fasting and saw it went up Iād be livid to say the least.
AND seriously I have to wonder how did we stay pretty much 30lbs apart? I think we started 30lbs apart and I think our final weight will be prob about 30lbs apart (we really do some kind of interesting connection – fasting twins!)
I go away again for nearly a week so you may again have radio silence from me. Tomorrow Iāve got to load up the van/pack and then Iām traveling with a friend of mine to PA Wed-Mon.
In other news Iāve seen some friends I had not seen in about a year and got the best/funniest compliment from one of them. Now you have to picture the whole thing being said straight thru without me really able to get a word in b/c at the are you sick question I shake my head noā¦ and then they continue which I just burst into laugherā¦ here is what they said.
āhey so great to see you, wait, you lost weight, you look great!, were you trying? Wait, are you ok? Youāre not sick?, Ok good, do you need a hamburger? Just checking, but for real do you need a hamburger? I have a 1/2 of a taco in the carā¦ā
That has got to be hands down the best reaction Iāve gotten so far. It was hilarious.
@165gw – oh my gosh I feel that way from too many carbs like Iām walking in water perfect description. Mmmmm fresh baked cake thats a tough one. Otherwise if I waited Iām not as inclined. However, Iām a cake snob. Like really it must be super fancy cake – carrot cake is a good one that gets me. Otherwise I just wait till we go to shyndigs (which Iāve described their cake before to you)
I started out way better observing my FDs more than my NFDs. I say what got me was really taking a moment on my NFDs to say (in my head) if I eat this how hard will I need to work to burn it back off? 1 FD? 2 FDsā¦ that has put more things into perspective. And while I was on Vacation with (I still canāt believe no real FDs for 3 weeks) I did do the OMAD and did my best to MAKE better choices. Or eat less of something that was a not so great choice. Which is still challenging b/c I want to eat a huge portion but Iām learning.
Have fun on your adventure day out for breakfast sounds super fun! Details when you get back! Cheers!
Sept 24/136.6/FD
I reached a new ATL -5lbs while on vacation (first time Iāve done that!) I can not believe I made it to the 130s!!!! Eeeeeep.
The trip camping with my friend in PA was AMAZING! We had such a good time. She knows Iāve been fasting since February and she was interested in the process. So we both fasted while we were camping (pretty much everyday) with ease too. We also danced a ton! My step count for nearly everyday was between 20,000 – 30,000 steps.
Really today may be a CD but Iāll work with the idea of FD until supper which may or may not be sushi. If it is – then CD. I mean really I need to be able to live a little. I just fasted/OMAD for like 5 days *not really even on purpose. It was just easy and I just went with the flow.
Shoulder is doing good considering the injury is only about a weekend a 1/2 old. I ice it often and donāt put weight on it (except I noticed when Iām turning over in bed 1/2 asleep) need to work on an alternative way to turn over to not put excess weight on it right now.
@165gw – oh my gosh yes sautĆ©ed mushrooms and no bites (rock on!)
And weight up after a fast (yes if you were tired it will stall a little). It could also be hormones. I have a stall before my cycle starts.
Keep at it
Sept 27/137.0/CD – dessert evening
Sept 28/135.8/FD – new ATL
Sept 29/136.2/NFD
Sept 30/137.8/FD – cycle started
@165gw – heck yeah!!!! on your ATL! Finally breaking that plateau!
On the 27th started with water fasting… b/c that evening my sweetheart and I planned an evening dine out dessert night. So for supper (they even suggested) a loaded salad. -loaded means you get to fill it with any of these extras:
Walnuts *
Pecans
Thai Cashews
Coconut Cashews
Coconut shreds
Dried blueberries *
Cranberries
Raisins *
Dry roasted Pumpkin seeds *
Candied pumpkin seeds *
Fresh shredded cheese *
Things with the * are what I had.
Dressing for me was just a dash of fresh squeezed lime. For my SO I mixed a bit of olive oil and lime juice. And then seasoned both of out salads lightly with Salt and pepper.
Then dessert at the restaurant … oh my Lordy! It was a banana fosters inspired pudding with a chocolate shell on top. Now these desserts are a generous portions. Luckily b/c of our salad dinner we had room. Yay.
The next day… Mr Particular must had liked my start of the day with the WF and then salad decision/compromise for the dessert. B/c the coolest thing happened… it read 135.8 another new ATL. I was like… Wha? Maybe it takes two days to show a dessert gain?
Saturday went to DC for a show. For supper I had a salad and I totally wanted a salad, like craved it like never before (at least not for a supper!) Then was very hungry on the way home after 4 hours of dancing. Stopped and got chicken noodle soup. Perfect for the ride home. Yay. And not too bad with the calories. (Been mindful about that on NFDs)
Sunday only showed a mild increase? Sunday had around 1200 cal
This morning more of an increase, however I also started riding the crimson wave, which always makes me feel poofy and typically retain a bit of water. Interesting tho I feel less bloated than my usual 1st day of my cycle. It could be tho that Iāve never been this small before so most of my clothes are actually big and therefore I donāt have to squeeze into them.
I did do some digging and found 2 pair of britches that I remember ordering in my 20s (oh my gosh) from the UK š¬š§ in my size – not knowing that UK sizes are about 2 sizes smaller than american sizes. So Iāve got those britches to still work toward.
On that note, I tried on my dance pants before I left for vacation and almost all of them fit and Iām about 5lbs lighter now so I bet they all fit. Unfortunately b/c Iām feeling a bit sluggish and mildly cramping I will not be trying on anything today.
Sept 30/137.8/FD
@165gw – I recall that you stated that you weighed yourself after running? I have weighed myself after several hours of dancing and guess what? My weight is always up, by at least 2lbs.
WTG on your personal best, but dang, so sorry about your knee. For me it seems I keep injuring my arms (In the last 4 years Iāve had 3 shoulder injuries and a sprained wrist) Now that Iāve had the realization my next focus will be on arm strength *obviously after this dislocated shoulder heals completely. Which it is doing better, but I am still icing it at least once a day.
We are getting to the time of year toward baking and desserts. Fingers crossed and lips sealed on all the desserts. Which I LOVE to make. As the years go by tho, I am way more picky about eating other folks desserts for I have become a bit of a dessert snob! I’m into a really good prestigious dessert OR a dazzling vegan dessert that has been overhauled and made more healthy. I usually make the latter half of that above statement. Now Iāll be looking up recipes for vegan KETO desserts. Mmmmm probably not the best choice of research on a FD! Ha
Oct 1/136.4/FD
@165gw – I have also learned to LOVE black coffee! it all started with a cold nitro brew, then just cold brew, then a shot of espresso. Now I don’t mind my regular coffee black. I rather have an espresso shot or an americano tho b/c I do find regular brewed coffee just a tad bit more bitter.
If you do find you are at a bit of a plateau, a good tip I got from some of the other fasters on this forum is to calculate your TDEE at the weight you would like to be and just choose Sedentary life – I did some calculations for me at a whopping 63″, 42yo and 117gw = 1,392 cal is my total. For you 72″, 42 and 165gw = 1,825 OR if you do 155gw = 1,770 (calories seem to go down dramatically for every 10-15 lbs lighter you are aiming) and thats still a good amount of calories *at least to me it is, I’m a hint jealous!
Sept 9th__144.6___BMI 25.0
-8.2
Oct 1st___136.4___BMI 23.6
-47.6 total loss since Feb.
Looking at my numbers from last month to this month is surprising! I did do a ton of walking while I was fasting for 5 days only eating one 350 calories meal a day. I really was not hungry *and one evening I did have a soup of 200 calories*
Stubbed my toe like a pro today. So now I’ve got a gimppy shoulder and big toe. I did the toe soooo good (or bad depending on your perspective) that I have a bit of trouble walking. Luckily this evenings class is a gentle restorative (basically we build stuff out of blankets and bolsters and then lay on it.)
Cheers to our adventures. Keep at it, I bet the swimming will help you set free some of the weight that is hanging on.
Oct 3/135.4/FD
I finally crave and appreciate super simple salad. Yesterday I bought a bag of salad (usually I get red leaf lettuce and wash it myself) but these bags of mixed romane and red leaf were on discount *they needed to be used in the next day or two. Well I went to pour 1/2 the bag into my bowl and it didnāt feel like enough so I just poured the whole thing into my bowl instead (apparently 6 cups worth, which it doesnāt look like 6cups to me, but I didnāt measure and I do have a fairly good size bowl) none the less – I just put a table spoon of braggs amino acids (kinda like soy sauce but better/ and better for you) Darn thing was so DELICIOUS and only 35 calories! WHAT!!!! Iām super excited and feel light, and satisfied.
@165gw – yay 171.5, sooooo close you should be hitting into the 160s soon! The whoosh is on itās way. Keep your TDEE in mind. Even tho fruits and veggies are excellent for your diet, too much is still too much. (I know b/c before this WOL I could eat as much as a 250lb dude) I might still be able to, but should I? No I clearly donāt need THAT much food. Besides it means I have have more for later!
Thank you for the congrats on September – it was just a bit of luck due to circumstances creating easy FDs and the tons of walking/dancing. Aug to Sept I didnāt really lose any (Iāll take a plateau over a gain any day. ) even tho there was lots of bike riding I didnāt really have my >500 calorie FDs, I did a bit more OMAD. Those OMADs were more indulgent of things I donāt eat as often now, like pizza, BBQ, Bagel breakfast sandwich, (why do bagels have so many calories and carbs!)
Oh and you asked what kind of dancing. Hummmmm – Iād say freestyle influenced by breakdancing (no spinning on my head tho for me). I wonder if I hit the low 130s if that is small enough for those other pants (that I have NEVER been able to wear!) soon we shall see.
Thank you for the healing vibes. Toe does not hurt while keeping it still, but looks horrible.
Oct 4/135.0/FD
I can tell I’ve not waked as much this week b/c of my toe. Which I went and had an x-ray done and I broke it sure enough. Technically called a fracture. I just learned that everything is called a fracture even when it IS broken. None the less 4-6 weeks healing. Just going to lay on my back and do a bunch of core work. Since I can’t use my arms either. I am really feeling very gimpy.
@165gw – Woot Woot New ATL! sweeeeeeet! you did it you broke the 172. Good on your running too. Its so nice to be no only lighter but stronger and fitter!
I know what its like to be at a weight you were before and accepted it. 145 was my lowest adult weight I could not seem to get lower, I was exercising and eating less, but the plateau was real! At 145 I am a size L – xL so I know there is a smaller version of me in this body waiting to be set free!
The dancing I would say is my “running” The impact of running has always been a challenge on my joints and body. However with dancing I can move more strategically side to side more smoothly… kinda like the option instead of full on jumping jacks, but to do the side to side movement one. It gets the job done and for some folks they need less impact.
Your eating day sounds magical! I almost broke my FD yesterday with a slice of pizza and a small glass of beer but then I was like… meh I’ll save my calories for later. I’m not ready to break my fast. So I had my planned meal of a potato with steamed greens and 2 slices of bacon. Which revealed that I still lost on the scales this morning! Yay! downward trend lets do this! (yellow and red potatoes don’t seem to take me out of ketosis as my reading this morning was 2.55) which is an awesome reading.
Staying LC I may make myself a cauliflower crust pizza this weekend!
Keep going you got this!
Oct 7/137.4/FD
Iām amazed that the number is 137.4 today and this past Sat morning it was 133.0 I hit a new ATL! And have finally lost -50lbs!
I also did 6 FDs in a row. Due to an unexpected extra FD thatās the most B2B FDs Iāve done. I seriously was not even trying the last day. I just didnāt have time to eat and was not hungry and didnāt want to just eat to eat (because I know what happens when I do that!)
Sunday, I sure made up for it. From having a good portion of sushi to a slice of key lime pie (really good key lime pie, not the fake green slice stuff)
Iāll be interested to see how long it takes to whittle back down to the 133 number. Will I be able to break into the 120s This month? Going to need to figure out some exercises I can do on the floor to help! Feeling motivated!
@165gw – I may blow your mind by telling you this but I want to empower you! Iāve had to tell myself this same info.
āāāāāŗāā It is ok, you do not have to ever finish your plate. āāāāāāā
(let alone feel like you need to be the one that finishes other peoples plates)
You can wrap it up and save if for later! It will not go to waste (unless really it just was not successful and no point in making your self eat it either) There are not many things that you canāt reheat for later.
If you pre-warm the panā¦ place the āpancakeā which kinda looks like an omelet with a lid over it, maybe even a dash of water trickled down the side to create steam if it is kinda like an omelet you can easily re-heat that. So remember that for next time. YOU do not need to FINISH your plate!
Iāve not had a Cortland Apple, Iāve read the description and sounds awesome tho. Iām about to get some Honeycrisp apples which have some sweetness, however they are not as ācrispā as one might expect from the name. It is described as a āsoft crispā (whatever that means haha) Obviously this description I gave you is not because Iām an apple connoisseur. I just found a website that gave really in-depth descriptions of some apples.
Cheers – may you soon have your apples and enjoy the fall weather!
Oct 8/136.4/FD
Yesterday I saved the artichoke brine from this very large jar of artichokes that I cooked to put with my sweethearts noochie pasta. Today I heated the brine with some garlic and drank it like broth or soup that I would normally have for lunch. I found it a to be a fun twist on my broth. My SO was like mmmmmmā¦ ātaste like hot dog waterā (which I was glad not to have a mouth full of it at the time they said that b/c I would have spewed the broth everywhere) Iāve not had hot dog water, but I could understand why they said that, I still like it. (May not be recommending to others after my SO comment tho.)
I like that the scale consistently ticks down after the apparent JOYFUL spike it had Monday morning after Saturdays all time lowā¦ kinda shows me that if I do have an EFS (I had sushi and key lime pie AND cake on Sunday) that having a FD after it is important to maintain my weight.
I appreciate what the scale shows me after each kind of day – CD vs FDs and EFS days how to balance each of those daysā¦ kinda of interesting.
I can feel at a smaller size 5lb gain will be MORE apparent and understand why the tiny girls back when I was in high school would be so bent out of shape (haha pun intended) over 5lbs and why I would in my head say āits 5lbs not a big dealā Now it makes more sense and while isnāt a big deal compared to getting an injury or illness or money troubles, I at least understand why it feels annoying and that it must be check in with or the weight goes up and up.
120s Iām looking at you š got to get some bone broth one of my students told me that was good for helping with broken bones! Since Iām drinking the heck out of broth anyway, may as well put it to good use.
@165gw – you are ticking down more steady. Good on that 6.22 mile run. WOW, you are doing it! It is cool to check the scale after a workout (remember that I know my body always reads higher) Its not till I have my morning trip to the loo and then hit the scale that I see the work I did the day before. Fingers crossed (typing is hard BTW) for that 169!
Oct 10/133.0/FD
I woke this morning before I even went down stairs and smelled anything, I wanted breakfast. After my weigh in which Mr Particular has been pretty motiving with their readings š in favor of the fasting work Iāve been doing. I had breakfast.I heated up a 1/4 of a KETO waffle I had made and stored in the freezer, 1 scrambled egg, and 1oz of cheese with a sliced tomato.
It was nice to want breakfast because I wanted it, not because I smelled it or fantasized about some breakfast item someone mentioned. I feel like I have been working up to that moment all my life. I want to be ok with wanting food when I actually want it.
Yeah last week I fasted for 6 days – that was I think my longest fast (regular fasting with broth and veggies in the evening.)
This week Iām feeling more spry even tho I have to stay with my foot propped up.
Iāve noticed that I feel lighter. Like it is easier to do core poses. The only ones I can do for 6 weeks. Hell looks like I should be getting some abs of steel!
@165gw – If you happen to like beets – they are helpful for shedding some water weight to get down to brass tax. Just remember to drink some more water to help the body flush water. (Do you drink a right before bed glass of water) I find that helps me let go of a bit more in the morning.
Oct 14/136.6/FD
Woke at 4am read until the alarm went off at 7am. Feeling restless. Yesterday I was feeling a touch under the weather as I didnāt find that my supper was very good. Yet my Sweetheart said it was delicious.
I have the day off due to subbing out classes so I can give my toe a break (hummm not that kind, since I already did thatā¦ haha) Iām feeling board and not able to focus. Iāll work on some sit-ups and core work in a bit.
Shoulder is weak. It droops when not in the sling, so Iām going to also work on strengthening for those muscles.
Iāve got to sort out some workshops anyway so I could spend some time focusing on that, Iām glad today is a FD b/c I can tell Iād prob just snack all dang day! Iād like to do something more interactive than sit at my computer and layout a workshop. Maybe I can organize it while sitting on the floor with colored paper or something. (Make it more artistic) Then sit and type it into the computer once the ideas are all laid out.
@165gw – Oh my gosh!!!! 169.5 you are almost at first goal! Eeeeeep! So exciting. Come to think of itā¦ Iām close to first goal too. (Well maybe not today, but this weeks FDs will be getting me lower) I did hit 132.8 on Friday Morning last week! I’m waiting on 130 *or of course better yet 129*- WE ARE doing SO DANG GOOD! Yay Iām proud of us!
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