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Year Four, Day 188: Two Month of IF, a bit of OMAD a Some Life Saving Drinks!



I think I am in hibernation mode. I am needing a lot of time alone. To think. To breathe. To get in touch with my authentic self.

It's working. I'm starting to feel more balanced.

I woke up this morning feeling more hopeful.  I did a little happy dance when I realized what the significance of today is. Today being Saturday, August 31, 2019.

As of today I have been adhering to an intermittent fasting diet for 2 whole months!

I have lost and kept off 12 pounds.  More importantly I have gained control over  my eating!

I plan on continuing. I am inserting some OMAD eating plans in my regimen. In case you hadn't heard, "OMAD" stands for one meal a day.  The logic is you get all of your calories for the day, (eating a bit less if  you want to lose) in a 2 hour period.  It amounts to one large meal and a bit of a snack.

It works well for me on the days I dine out with family or friends.  You can pretty much eat what you want during that eating window.


Usually I have an eating window of 4 hours.  I rarely eat past 2:30 or 3:00 p.m. at the latest.

When I am not eating, I allow myself lots of tea, water and coffee.

I have discovered a few tricks:

  1. "Cold Infuse Flavored Cold Water Enhancers" by Twinings Tea. They look like miniature tea bags. You drop them in your water and let them sit about 5 minutes. They are filled with herbs and natural flavorings. No sugar.  No calories. So they don't break a fast!  I tried the Blueberry, Apple and Blackcurrant.  https://www.twiningsusa.com/our-products/tea-types/cold-infuse
  2.  Zita's Keto Tea: I also picked up some heavy cream.  And two different types of tea to add to my collection: black tea with cinnamon and herbal peach.  I brewed a cup of black tea with cinnamon, added a sprinkle of turmeric, a shake of cardomom, a clove, a black peppercorn and let it steep. Then I stirred in a splash of heavy cream and a sprinkle of Stevia. This tea was lovely!  I have read that a splash of heavy cream and Stevia will not break your fast.  Even if it does (this is called "dirty fasting"), it enables me to stick to my eating plan. And I am losing weight slowly. Which I hear is the best way to lose!


On that note, I need to dash. I'm having lunch with my son. And I have much piano practice to do before church tomorrow.

Oh, I must report that I've been making the gym a priority. I'm going in about 3 days a week. And I'm still hooping!

And yes, I'm still reading Dean Koontz's Jane Hawk series. I'm on the last book. Trying to read it slow to make it last!

Happy Saturday!

Love,

Zita












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