Just wanted to tell you guys I’ve gone 228 to 195 (-33lbs) in a little over 18 months by fasting.

I got out of the military a few years ago and got depressed pretty fast. I discharged at 215lbs, got a cozy office job and got fat fast. Running 5 miles a day versus sitting at a desk is a huge nutritional need shift and I didn’t care because I felt useless and pathetic for getting out of the military. Then New Year’s Day 2021 I was ready to get better and weighed in at 228. I was disgusting and sloppy and hated my body.

I decided to start IF and make healthy choices. Over time I’ve gotten better and more motivation. In 2021 I was able to get down to 215 (-13) again which was nice. In 2022 I’ve continued to drop and hit 195 today (-20). Like I said I am getting better at it and refining my habits.

I don’t starve myself or anything crazy either. I eat cake and ice cream and pizza and have “bad” food time to time but what I don’t do anymore is eat constantly and snack and sit around. I tend to have a few consecutive days every month or so where I do eat those things and let myself “fall off” but I use that to keep myself going and I really think it helps my metabolism stay high since it’s not constantly in shrink mode.

My mental health has been addressed too. I naturally got happier not being lazy and fat plus I talked to some mental health specialists. I read about studies where doctors use LSD to help people deal with their emotional root causes and I’m not brave enough to unlock my mind like that (plus illegal in USA). I started using medical marijuana to ease my mind and I spend time each evening smoking some flower and addressing my demons and self worth. It’s helped me find peace with some of my issues and I will continue to work through the rest. I have definitely increased my relationship with God and earth by using cannabis.

All in all I think IF has helped me find a renewed lease on my health both mental and physical. Not only have I lost that weight but I’ve lowered my blood pressure and several other health metrics. I have without a doubt increased my quality of life and length of my time on the great planet.