Why?
I am tired of the way I look & feel. I want to improve and reverse my PCOS & PMDD if possible. In all the struggles I face in life, I don’t want to go on feeling ashamed of my body on top of it all. I want to have the energy to do the activities I like and enjoy spending time with my daughter. Most times I’m too tired and lack the energy to do so. Pretty sad! But anyone who knows about PCOS and especially PMDD will understand this.
I want my body back and want to have control of this area in my life once and for all. (Started Keto 1/1/20 at 185 lbs. -6 lbs first month, then -4 lbs next but my PMDD symptoms keep kicking me out of ketosis when those mental breakdowns and food cravings come around, hence my main reason for wanting to take over control of my body is the main reason along with weight loss that I am embarking on this journey.)
I have 4 sisters. They are all obese. 2 of them with PCOS, one with Endometriosis & other health issues and the 4th other medical issues. I want to motivate them and show them they can heal themselves. What better way then to teach by example!!!
Long term & short term goals?
Short term goal: Lose at least 15 lbs in this 21 water/salt fast which will last 5/14-6/4. This would take me from 180 lbs to 165 lbs. Height is 5ft0".
Long term goals: Reaching my goal weight 135 lbs and keep it off. Continue Keto and IF long term. Strength training to tone and other benefits.
Struggles I am facing & faced in the past?
PCOS & especially PMDD are ruining my life. They come with insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, severe depression, irritability and lack of motivation to engage in activities that I normally do (& a whole lists of other unpleasant symptoms). The weight issue makes it worse because I don’t like the way I look and feel. Over the years with other diets I’ve managed to get out of the 200 lbs range but this time I want all in and lose this weight for food and regain control of my life and health.
My daughter is 7 yrs old and she told me "mommy you are too big, you need to lose weight ". I knew this. My conscience knew it too and now my daughter.
Game Plan
Did Keto and IF most days in the month but hoping to get better control once PCOS and PMDD symptoms improve. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP NO MATTER WHAT!!!
How I feel right now?
Day 2 of 21 water/salt fast, slightly weak but have a sense of determination. This is my time. I am giving my self permission to finally lose this weight and gain control. I feel a sense of readiness, like now more then ever IT’S TIME. Feel like I deserve this and it’s ok now.
How will I feel once I achieve my goal?
Sense of accomplishment and having control over this area of my life. This will push me to gain control in other areas in my life that needs improvements. My health will be much better and I will finally get back my body shape that’s been gone for years.
Daily affirmation
Now it’s the time! I deserve this! I am beautiful and deserve to feel it in and out! I am worthy!
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). I attempted 2 teaspoons in 32oz water and just couldn’t choke it down. It was instant nausea. How do you consume salt water? Do you have a successful ratio of water to salt that remains palatable for you?