Intro
I’m a 28 year old woman living in Texas. I’ve struggled with my weight since I was about 10 years old. Through middle school and early high school my weight skyrocketed until I found myself at 260lbs at 5’9” and only 15 years old. I took a health education class at my high school and realized how much I had been eating. Over the course of 2 years I exercised at the gym 5 days a week and counted calories daily. I dropped from a size 22 to 8, and to 163lbs. I started college and was in a toxic relationship that consumed all my energy. I slowly gained the freshman “15” and then got pregnant. From there my weight yo-yo’ed. I would lose the baby weight but never the college weight. I haven’t been below the 190’s since I was a teenager. I’m currently about 208lbs. I now have 4 kiddos and am engaged to an amazing man who supports me taking time for myself. I’ve been experimenting with Keto and IF since March 2019 and have been dabbling in extended fasting this year.
Why
I want to heal my body. Over the last few years I believe I’ve developed rosacea on my face. I truly feel this stems from my gut as I have also had gut problems for over 10 years. I feel better when I eat LCHF and practice fasting.
I want to heal my relationship with food. I’m so tired of eating when I don’t need to… out of boredom, habit, or for emotional reasons.
I want more energy. I want to live life with liveliness! I want to be able to tackle my work and still have energy to be a happy, healthy mama/spouse.
I want to lose weight. I’m getting married in October. I just know he’s the one and this is my one wedding to wear a wedding dress I feel my best in!!
Long Term and Short Term Goals:
Short term goal: get back to “ONEderland”
Long term goal: get back to 160s lbs.
What are some struggles you face or you have faced in the past
Social eating. When I’m not keto/LCHF, it’s very easy for me to slip back into carb habits that leave me depleted of energy and then the vicious cycle of “needing” more carbs/snacks to perk up.
** What is your game plan?**
My game plan is to complete a 14-21 day fast.I aim to get below 200lbs by the end of March. (Today is day 1). From there I will re-assess and plan periodic 3-day fasts followed by another 14-21 day fast in May.
I will keep myself hydrated and take Mg, K, salt, and a multivitamin daily.
How do I feel right now?
I feel empowered and encouraged. I can feel my brain telling me to eat or that I want food. Or that I shouldn’t fast. And then I laugh at myself because although I’m physically hungry, I know it will pass. I have goals and I’m not letting anyone, especially not myself, get in the way!
How will I feel once I achieve my goal?
I know i should feel confident at any size, but the truth is I’m sure I’ll feel more confident about myself inside and out when I accomplish my long- and short-term goals.
Daily Affirmation
I am created by God. He made me beautiful and He also asks us to fast. I know I can do it.