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Year Four, Day 328: Success at Last!! This is What I Do

Hello My Long Lost Friends!

Or, perhaps it was I who was lost?

And now I think I am beginning to find myself! 

Under layers of fat, and self loathing! 

How's that for an opening line!  Or perhaps the title of a novel:  Layers of Fat and Self-Loathing!

Today I stepped on the scale.  I am weighing myself every morning these days. I was shocked! I told my partner the scale must be broken!  Yesterday I weight 186. Today 185!

I have been on a strict intermittent fast for the past 10 weeks. I have officially lost 12 pounds!  And the best news is I think I not only can stick to this way of eating, I am actually beginning to really enjoy it! 

And look how far I've come! I've been writing since May 12, 2015.  Over 8 years now!  I know this blog post says Year Four, Day 328, but there have been many pauses in blogging. For instance, when I am not pleased with progress or simply have no words!

I was 53 when I first began blogging. I am now 61. I honestly feel better than I did 8 years ago!

I basically eat only between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. That is my eating window.  I fast for the remaining 19 hours of my day.  Much of which is sleeping, thankfully!  While awake, I drink water, tea, and coffee. Occasionally a Diet Coke.  Sometimes sparkling water. If cravings hit while I am work, I chew sugar free gum. 

I am free to eat what I like, but I am gradually moving towards only home prepared meals. Lots of veggies, grains and fruit. A bit of meat, seafood and eggs. Some dairy. Trying to avoid sugar, wheat and processed food. 

Today's 1st meal: Curried Cauliflower and Chickpeas over rice, fried egg and lemon garlic yogurt sauce. With iced cold brewed coffee.


It was very difficult at first. Painful, really. Yet here I am!

I am a survivor! 

My goal weight is 145 lbs. 40 more lbs to go!

At my heaviest, I topped out at about 240 lbs! So this will be a long term weight loss of 95 lbs- if I live that long!

And I think I will. I am feeling better with each pound I shed! 

A big factor in my success so far is that have increased my exercise. I do 4 to 5 days a week at the gym, lifting weights. I only have had time for very short sessions. But I am consistent.

I am also walking 1 to 2 miles daily. I am doing virtual walks.  Last month I walked the Jesus Trail. This month, the Florida Keys.  I have logged over 75 miles!

And now, I need to walk to the bus stop so I can teach my wonderful, amazing piano students.

Stay tuned. I will share more soon!

In the meantime, this is a progression of me and my battle of the buldge!

Peace,

Zita 













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