| | Water Fasting

Time to Get Real - Accountability Post

39/f, CW:177lbs, GW:150, 18/6 (sometimes 20/4) 5 days a week

Second go around with IF, only about 3 weeks in and no real loss, +/- he same 3-5 pounds week over week. The last time I did IF (a few years ago), I lost about 15 lbs., still drinking and eating the same as I had been but only within my window. “This is the easiest thing ever!” I said.

I thought I could do the same this time around, but alas, it’s not working. I’m drinking about as many calories as I eat and what I eat doesn’t have nearly the nutritional value it should (less than half of the protein I need, too many carbs, etc.). So yeah, I’m counting calories and staying at 1000 or fewer most days, but they’re worthless calories and - surprise - I’m not losing weight.

It’s time to get real. I can’t (and shouldn’t) use my calories for alcohol. That’s insane. I need more nutrition. Basically, I need to stop short-cutting it if I want to see results. Today will be the first day I actually plan what I’m going to eat tonight (based on value, not fun lol), and will not use my calories for alcohol - at least not half or more of them. I’m going to try to cut down to drinking only a couple nights a week, but this is a start. Just wanted to post here because I needed a space to say what I know is true out loud and I’m hoping this will help me hold myself accountable.

Thanks, all.

Stop Fasting Alone.

Get a private coach and accountability partner for daily check-in's and to help you reach your fasting goals. Any kind of fasting protocol is supported.

Request more information and pricing.

Answer

Drinking calories does it every time. Doesn’t matter if it’s juice, beer or - my personal favorite - Mountain Dew. At least for me.

I’m only a week into this and just giving up caloric drinks has been averaging me a pound a day of weight loss and a week in I’m already half a stone lighter.

I had to have a hard conversation with myself over whether not having that drink was more painful or was not losing weight more painful.

Good luck and keep it up.

Related Fasting Blogs