#GatedEating has demonstrated that I can lose weight—and keep it off—by extended fasting. That fasting is either coffee only, or a minimal amount of protein for several days each week. I have yet to demonstrate holding a particular weight, but that is mostly because I am 1/
trying to reach a target waistline and am not satisfied holding the current weight. Hunger is under much better control that pre-LCHF days, and emotional eating is also better controlled now. I must not lose sight of these accomplishments despite remaining above goal weight/size.
I had a DEXA scan last July, which revealed 3.6 lbs of visceral fat. My goal since then was to lose excess fat (determined more by waistline appearance than the scale), and have another scan this July to determine the remaining amount of visceral fat. 3/
I never dreamed it would take the entire year to lose the spare tire because I figured I'd need to lose 25lbs. Turns out, it's going to be closer to 40lbs, which as the last 40 and not the first 40, is more difficult to get off. Moreover, I'm not sure right now, about two 4/
months out, if I'll get there by July.
All along, I've had two goals: trim the waistline, and learn how to maintain a steady weight. My 7-year weight graph👇🏼 shows periods of ~1.25 lbs/week loss or a ~0.5 lbs/week gain, but seldom a steady weight. This last week I've done 5/
All along, I've had two goals: trim the waistline, and learn how to maintain a steady weight. My 7-year weight graph👇🏼 shows periods of ~1.25 lbs/week loss or a ~0.5 lbs/week gain, but seldom a steady weight. This last week I've done 5/
little fasting as I heal from surgery. So, going into the home stretch targeting an early July DEXA, I intend to continue with the #GatedEating and multi-day fasting (strict or relaxed) to get as close to goal weight/waistline as I can before the second DEXA. 6/6
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