Day Seven (of 60)
Having fasted yesterday, I had a little trouble with a couple of the weights exercises this morning. This month is a more challenging one than the previous two anyway. I held off eating until lunch and also had dinner.
My workbook arrived and I did the first lesson. I’ll plan on doing one a day or less often if it seems appropriate.
I’m not thrilled with the week’s progress as far as the scale goes, but I’ll get there.
Tomorrow is back to fasting. Onward!
Day Eight (of 60)
Happily fasting today and it was nice to see a drop on the scale although I ate two meals after my workout yesterday.
Reading other folks’ writings here, I find myself wanting to do a longer fast than ADF. But I also want to keep up my weights workouts. I guess I will have to be patient and continue to work on my moderation. 
I finished another lesson in my workbook. I really like the way it’s broken down incrementally. I feel that this is the final key for me to finally, finally, finally be DONE with having my weight constantly on my mind. This tool plus fasting, eating nutrient-dense food, and daily workouts is getting me where I want to be. Onward! 
Day Nine (of 60)
The weights workout kicked my butt and I struggled with a couple of the exercises. After a short break, I did a little Pilates.
Eating today. I did quite a bit in the workbook yesterday and the author recommends taking at least a day off to let it all sink in.
Not thrilled with my fat loss progress, but it is what it is. The main thing for me is to stay consistent with what I am doing and to keep a leash on my appetite to avoid overeating. Back to fasting tomorrow. Onward!
Day 10 (of 60)
It’s been a very demanding day and I simply was not up to fasting beyond IF. But I did not overeat, and while really tempted, I managed to deliberately avoid the wine aisle in three stores. I was even tempted to get a pizza and beer and I don’t even remember the last time I had a beer (I wasn’t so much a fan). So YAY me!
Tomorrow is a weights day. 
Onward!
Lol, I made it a point to stay out of the store on fasting days.
Don’t go to the store on an empty stomach.
Day Eleven (of 60)
Weights workout was a little more manageable today , either because I ate the day before, or I had a fatty cappuccino 
this morning, or both. I might try doing that on fasting weights days just to see how it goes. Maybe.
I waited to eat until after my workout. One meal plus a snack seems to be working for me on eating days.
I reread the article on exercise I had posted here and it was a good reminder to keep at it.
I did another section in my workbook from http://neverbingeagain.com, and it was good that the questions exhorted me to be thorough in my answers. I am building a case for myself-- a successful argument and motivation to stick to my plan once and for all. I recognize that the things that tend to trip me up require another method of comfort besides food or drink. So as I continue with the workbook, I’ll also begin to create a healthy and satisfying go-to list for myself when I need a comforting boost.
Once I have finally gotten on top of it all (for a lasting victory and not just a short-term win), I hope to be able to help other people gain mastery over their weight and fasting challenges.
Onward!
Looks like that book is helping you. I need to check it out when I get a chance! Maybe it will give me insight on why I binge from time to time.
@Van I hope it helps! (It’s free on the website BTW. I bought the workbook afterwards.)
Day Twelve (of 60)
I worked up quite a sweat (and steps) mowing the grass today before it got too hot. 
Later on, I read more of the workbook and answered a couple of the questions. I’m fine-tuning my approach to it all to make it more effective for me. It’s been good to address head-on all the excuses I have used for past bad choices. 
Part of my new daily routine (as prescribed by the author) is to read aloud my several reasons why I am making a change. I can do this as often every day as it will help me build conviction and motivation.
Right now I am looking at how best to plan the upcoming week as regards to fasting. How the time has flown! Already we are at July!
Also by verbalizing out loud you are adding an additional sensory system to “anchor” it not your brain. Standard NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) technique. Now if you can add a “strong” emotion that will help “anchor” down even stronger.
Restarting the 60 Days of my Summertime Journey
Workouts and Fasting
What happened:
I found it impossible to fast with the tough workouts I was doing. However I did continue to work on dealing with the tendency to overeat, 
as prescribed in Never Binge Again.
Two main reasons to stay on track:
Get my blood pressure down before my next checkup.
Get my weight down before my next checkup.
Note: On a good note, I donated platelets the other day and as a matter of routine, the Red Cross 
is now testing for COVID antibodies and I was negative. No surprise there.
Now that I have completed the month’s workouts, I have decided to do the next phase of rotating the weights workouts from the previous three months.
Fasting schedule: Tues, Thurs, Sat of each week
Eating days are also weights days (MWF) plus Sunday. Eating days are carnivore 
and keto with a 4-6 eating window.
I’ve set up some other personal growth daily tasks and set some alarm reminders on my phone. It is time to expand.
Started reading the ebook as per your recommendation! Thank you!!!
Day 1 of 60 (Restart)
Yesterday I made my list of objectives and daily tasks for the next 75 days, and this subset of 60 is aiming for a return to my ideal weight. Sixty days will still be summer, so I look forward to Sept. 8 as the end of this push. 
Today is a fasting day. I’ve got a fresh pitcher of electrolyte water 
and all is well. I started using the Life fasting app again which always tends to encourage me as I see how far I’ve come. 
Because last month’s weights workouts were so tough 
, I didn’t feel up to fasting. However, this new month of workouts will rotate routines from the previous three months, so it should be a little more manageable with fasting.
Today’s workout session was yoga 
in addition to my morning walk with the dog 
and the evening walk will be around 6-7 PM. On the walk, since hubby was with me and holding the leash, I again picked up litter. Once you start doing that 
, you tend to see it everywhere!
I’ve already rehearsed my “Big Why” out loud and now I’m spending a little time with the workbook. Took a quick break to post this update!
Day 2 of 60
Yesterday was a 42-hour fast. Today was mostly carnivore.
I spent some time on the workbook this afternoon. I also reread my Big Why and my personal rules. I am growing in confidence.
Tomorrow is a weights day and carnivore. Onward!
Day 3 of 60
Scale was down this morning which was nice.
Today was a weights workout and I also took advantage of the weather and weeded the flower bed for a while.
I continue to use the Never Binge Again workbook and reread my Big Why out loud.
It’s a nice feeling to stick to the plan and cross it off every day.
Now I am fasting until Wed which is the next weights day. Onward!
Day 4 of 60
Scale was nicely down this morning.
Although the idea of eating appealed to me, I’ve stayed fasting. Today, I did my workout and also weeded a bit before it got too hot again. I don’t know that I will get to the point where I can fast on a weights day, but I’m going to see how it goes after this week.
I’m finding that the meat of the workbook is in the first three chapters. Subsequent chapters are intended to be written in on a regular basis, fine-tuning and personalizing it to one’s personal experience. However with chapter 8, it seems to be more providing information again. I’ll continue to work through it and allow it to work as designed for me.
Onward!
Day 5 of 60
Scale down a little today. "Down is down!"
My weights workout kicked my butt and I sweated a lot. I actually look forward to sore muscles-- proves I worked hard!
Today is carnivore after 41-hour fast.
Listening to Dr. Rob Cywes (#CarbAddictionDoc) on “Keto Stalling” on YouTube. What I appreciate about him is he is a self-confessed carb addict and he is a straight shooter. 
BAM!
Day 6 of 60
Nice drop on the scale this morning although I ate yesterday.
Today I’m fasting. Funny how about mid-morning I started to go into the automatic “I could get something in the kitchen”, and then immediately thought: “Oops! I’m fasting so that will have to wait.”
For some reason I’ve been waking up at odd times (too often) after odd dreams. But I’m tweaking my bedtime supplements to see what will work better for me. I haven’t taken melatonin in some time, but after viewing Dr. Ken Berry’s video on sleep, I pulled it out to take tonight.
Onward! 
Day 7 of 60
It’s weird to wake up to a gain when I fasted yesterday, no sweeteners or anything. 
Oh well. No doubt it’s just my body adapting to all the changes I am making.
Today my workout kicked my butt again, but that’s good! I woke up earlier than usual which is also good. I like to get an early start on everything.
Today is carnivore I also need to make my Shih Tzu’s food since she is almost out. I’ve seen an improvement in her energy and teeth since I started making it myself. It’s a recipe I got from a vet online.
Isn’t it funny that when you take your pet to the vet, they ask what you are feeding her, but when you go to the doctor for yourself, they never do? 
Doctors (GP’s) are not really trained in nutrition. That is something that really needs to be addressed.
It’s true. I’ve heard over and over that doctors get one 45-minute class and that’s it. We are blessed to have available to us now doctors who have studied and learned and are broadcasting the truth online and also writing books.
Day 8 of 60
The scale was back down today and it’s a fast day. I’m about 4 pounds down for the week.
My shoulders are sore today from the workout which proved I worked to build strength. Today my workout will focus on flexibility.