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I hadn't weighed myself in a couple of months because I knew I had gone pretty far off the rails and I just couldn't face it. So my weight graph doesn't reflect the truth of the past couple of months. BUT I am weighing in today since I have been back on track for a few weeks, fasting on Monday and Wednesday, doing Zumba 3 times a week and spin class once a week. I have lost 1-2 pounds a week without starving or limiting myself on the 5 eating days. I can really tell I have lost weight and back out of my super fat clothes.
On the five feeding days I had pizza, went out for Mexican with my son Steve, (beer, too) I had cream in my coffee 5 days, mayonnaise on my sandwiches, I ate like normal people what I wanted without worrying about fat or calories.
I'm loving all the variety of vitamin-and-mineral-rich foods to feed myself. One day I ate 6 oranges (from my neighbor's tree)
The fast day twice a week is a killer but hunger is weird - it sort of goes in waves; it's not constant. And even if it were,it would be worth it. Last night before bed I had two cups of hot almond milk (only 60 calories total with cinnamon, nutmeg and a couple packs of equal)It helped but I woke up hungry and after going to the bathroom my ear buds (learning French)helped me sleep some more. But my body likes the fast. I feel great this morning.
On my fast days, I have been eating way less than the 500, and on the in-between Tuesday I tried to eat a lot of fiber-stuff like cruciferous vegetables - but I could have all the hummus I wanted with it. I DID however let my business partner buy me lunch Tuesday (lasagna)
Last week I was sure I wouldn't lose but I still lost a pound. This week I lost 2.2 pounds. I won't keep up that fast a rate to be certain but it is nice to know I can live my life and still lose something.I don't want my chart to zigzag like it used to - I want steady progress because ultimately it's faster even if it is slow. Also, on the feed days I limited my night eating, but it was pretty easy since I had been completely satisfied all through the day.
I am encouraged by all the fun interesting and touching posts. You are awesome!!!!!!!!!
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