Hey everyone, just thought I would share. I lost 50ish lbs in 2019, going from 178lbs to 135. I am 5’3” and looked SO GOOD at 135. I was so proud of myself. I did this through the keto diet. However, when COVID hit, I lost all control and have since regained EVERY pound, plus a couple. My weigh-in prior to starting IF was 180.6. That was the moment I knew it was time to get back to work on my fitness and health goals.
I did IF about 9 months ago and was seeing some really great results, but then I took a new job, My job change caused me to fall off IF because I was less busy/active during my fasting window so I was feeling famished and literally starving every day. At my previous job, I literally had NO time to think about food so this was quite a drastic change.
Anyway - I am officially back to fasting doing 20:4 fasting. I fast from 8 PM to 4 PM and then I eat one big meal, have a healthy snack or two, and drink a diet coke as a treat. I am 4 days in and am already down to 175.2. I am so excited to continue this journey and I feel F*kin amazing :) I do not feel starving, I do not feel shaky, weak, or fatigued. I feel motivated, energetic, and accomplished.
If I can do this - so can you! Open to finding accountability partners, if anyone is interested!
Congrats, way to get back in it! I’ve picked up and put down IF in the past and I always seem to come back to it. It really does end up becoming a lifestyle (to the point my partner is absolutely exhaaausted of me talking about fasting and nutrition lol).
I’m 5’4 and my GW is ~140, so really close numbers! I started at 195 and currently at 165 on OMAD with some extended fasts.
Keep it up, friend! It’s all about patience, dedication, and consistency!