I've been doing intermittent fasting for 5 days now. My window of eating is 6 hours with 18 hours of fasting. During the fasting hours, I drink copious amounts of water, tea, black coffee and iced tea.
I am noticing many levels of awareness during this adventure.
First of all, I am learning self control around food, finally.
This morning, I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were looking for a dress for me to wear to a wedding next week. I can't wait until I reach my "ideal" weight. What fun shopping will be then! No more seeking roomy clothes to hide the ample waistline. But there we were, looking at dresses, when my granddaughter decides to throw her bag of Cheez Its on the floor. My daughter picked up the crackers and handed them to me, along to what remained in the bag and asked if I would dispose of them. Halfway to the garbage can I realized, I was not even slightly tempted to shove a handful of Cheez Its in my mouth!!
Who am I?!
I am the improved version of me, that's who!
Secondly, I realize how I have been in denial, fooling myself and outright lying to myself for many, many years when it comes to eating.
Third, I have more time on my hand since less time is devoted to cooking and consuming food!
But when I do eat, I find that I am desiring healthier foods. No more grabbing everything in sight! And as long as I am working this hard, I might as well achieve maximal healthy weight loss!
I joined a Facebook group for Keto beginners. A very large, enthusiastic group. And I am impressed.
I want to make sure my head is on straight going in, though. I am first and foremost wanting to improve my health, not just lose weight at any cost.
So I am still focusing on lean protein, veggies and a bit of fruit. In Keto, they encourage you to ingest a significant amount of healthy fats. And dairy is allowed.
I have only lost one pound so far. But I am feeling different. An improved version of me. I am thankful I chose to begin this during my break between spring and summer term. It does take some getting used to!
Unfortunately, I do not have time to go into any more detail. The library is closing in 10 minutes and I need to get my final meal in before 7 p.m.
Speaking of meals, my first meal of the day was scrumptious!
A cheeseburger slider on an almond flour bun, a green salad, a hard boiled egg and some olives. Very few carbs. And absolutely delicious!
I have made these buns before, the last time I made them into bagels. The dough is known as "fat head" dough. You can google it. Easy to make, and I seriously have not tasted any gluten free bread that I enjoy more!
I am noticing many levels of awareness during this adventure.
First of all, I am learning self control around food, finally.
This morning, I went shopping with my daughter and granddaughter. We were looking for a dress for me to wear to a wedding next week. I can't wait until I reach my "ideal" weight. What fun shopping will be then! No more seeking roomy clothes to hide the ample waistline. But there we were, looking at dresses, when my granddaughter decides to throw her bag of Cheez Its on the floor. My daughter picked up the crackers and handed them to me, along to what remained in the bag and asked if I would dispose of them. Halfway to the garbage can I realized, I was not even slightly tempted to shove a handful of Cheez Its in my mouth!!
Who am I?!
I am the improved version of me, that's who!
Secondly, I realize how I have been in denial, fooling myself and outright lying to myself for many, many years when it comes to eating.
Third, I have more time on my hand since less time is devoted to cooking and consuming food!
But when I do eat, I find that I am desiring healthier foods. No more grabbing everything in sight! And as long as I am working this hard, I might as well achieve maximal healthy weight loss!
I joined a Facebook group for Keto beginners. A very large, enthusiastic group. And I am impressed.
I want to make sure my head is on straight going in, though. I am first and foremost wanting to improve my health, not just lose weight at any cost.
So I am still focusing on lean protein, veggies and a bit of fruit. In Keto, they encourage you to ingest a significant amount of healthy fats. And dairy is allowed.
I have only lost one pound so far. But I am feeling different. An improved version of me. I am thankful I chose to begin this during my break between spring and summer term. It does take some getting used to!
Unfortunately, I do not have time to go into any more detail. The library is closing in 10 minutes and I need to get my final meal in before 7 p.m.
Speaking of meals, my first meal of the day was scrumptious!
A cheeseburger slider on an almond flour bun, a green salad, a hard boiled egg and some olives. Very few carbs. And absolutely delicious!
I have made these buns before, the last time I made them into bagels. The dough is known as "fat head" dough. You can google it. Easy to make, and I seriously have not tasted any gluten free bread that I enjoy more!
I hope to report a significant weight loss soon, ut I am also enjoying feeling more in control around food now! I'm even growing accustomed to my growling tummy.
Earlier, before we went shopping, my daughter, granddaughter and I went to a running track. My daughter ran, I walked with my granddaughter. As we were walking back to the car, my stomach growled. Loudly. Insistently.
My granddaughter gasped and put her hand on her mouth. My daughter glanced back at me and said, "What in the world..."
"It's my stomach growling", I mumbled.
My daughter stopped dead in her tracks and turned around.
"Mom", she said in a most serious tone. "I have NEVER EVER heard your stomach growl!"
I smiled. "I must be doing something right"
I leaned down and kissed my granddaughter on top of her sweet little head.
Happy Saturday!
Talk to you tomorrow.
Love,
Zita
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