I did alternate day fasting for seven months when I was losing 45 lbs. I didn't eat Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and ate two large meals on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. For maintenance, I do 16:8 with usually one meal-less Monday. I am easily maintaining.
I am so thrilled. 🙌🏻 I’ve never had much success no matter what I tried, but your guidelines for a 21-day clean fast plus adding magnesium have helped so much. My first week I was down 4 lbs and 3 inches and I’m sleeping so good, feeling clear headed and energetic nearing the end of week two!
Pamela, that is incredible. Way to go sticking with it. Keep me updated on your progress! Isn't it great to have more energy and a clearer head? That happened to me as well. I never want to go back to my old ways.
This past week I only lost 1/2” and my weight stayed exactly the same, not even an ounce different! We did eat out on Easter and one other time where I did my best. I know things weren’t cooked in the right oils though. Also had a homemade cookie my daughter made for us that day. And I get tired of water and missed my morning tea so I added black tea with a splash of sweet tea that was sweetened with sugar back in with lunch. Your article says no artificial sweeteners and no sweets til after you eat your protein. Looking back at the article today, I wonder, are you implying no sugar at all for the three weeks?
If so, I may have to start again. It’s hard with Mother’s Day and birthdays coming up and meals out with family. Any pointers?
Also, not sure if it matters, but my fasts vary day to day with not eating til I’m hungry (after getting over my morning hunger pains), so I’m fasting 16-18 hours with and eating window of 6-8.
You look amazing! Love this substack. What intermittent fasting protocol did you follow?
I did alternate day fasting for seven months when I was losing 45 lbs. I didn't eat Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and ate two large meals on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. For maintenance, I do 16:8 with usually one meal-less Monday. I am easily maintaining.
I am so thrilled. 🙌🏻 I’ve never had much success no matter what I tried, but your guidelines for a 21-day clean fast plus adding magnesium have helped so much. My first week I was down 4 lbs and 3 inches and I’m sleeping so good, feeling clear headed and energetic nearing the end of week two!
Pamela, that is incredible. Way to go sticking with it. Keep me updated on your progress! Isn't it great to have more energy and a clearer head? That happened to me as well. I never want to go back to my old ways.
This past week I only lost 1/2” and my weight stayed exactly the same, not even an ounce different! We did eat out on Easter and one other time where I did my best. I know things weren’t cooked in the right oils though. Also had a homemade cookie my daughter made for us that day. And I get tired of water and missed my morning tea so I added black tea with a splash of sweet tea that was sweetened with sugar back in with lunch. Your article says no artificial sweeteners and no sweets til after you eat your protein. Looking back at the article today, I wonder, are you implying no sugar at all for the three weeks?
If so, I may have to start again. It’s hard with Mother’s Day and birthdays coming up and meals out with family. Any pointers?
Also, not sure if it matters, but my fasts vary day to day with not eating til I’m hungry (after getting over my morning hunger pains), so I’m fasting 16-18 hours with and eating window of 6-8.
Can any weight loss occur after 70. I've tried many of the things written here, but not for 12 months. Wt doesn't budge a half pound 🙄