Intro:
I have struggled with my weight since my first child, 11 years ago. I remember thinking that the baby weight will just slip off after pregnancy, it never did. I remember, wanting to be one of those moms that crawled in the tunnels with their child, but never feeling comfortable with my size to do it. Since then, I have added 5 lbs here and a 1 pound there until the point that I have double the amount that I need to loose. I have tried several diets, including water fasting. The most success I have had is while calorie counting. I have lost 40lbs twice. I gained it all back the first time and have gained 20lbs back since this most recent try.
Why:
I want to have a big impact, quick. I worked so hard to lose the last 40lbs, I want to lose the 20lbs I gained plus some and get back on track. Additionally, I want to be healthy! I want to avoid some of the heredity medical issues that are made worse by obesity. I want to stop avoiding pictures or the mirror. I want to schedule that professional photo session for my family that I have been avoiding for the last 9 years. I want the doctor to not label me as “obese” but to be “normal” weight.
Long Term and Short Term Goals:
Short term goal is to get through 21 days of water fasting and the rest of the month of refeeding. I would love to see 30+ lbs lost through the whole process.
Long Term goal is to get to the 115-120lb range
What are some struggles you face or you have faced in the past:
Uncomfortable in my own skin-in the mirror, the way clothes fit, and in photos.
Day 3:
I had intended to start my 21 day water fast on day 1 of September. I went until 6 PM and broke it. Yesterday, I didn’t even try as it seemed that nothing was getting set up with Zoom calls until today. At this point, I just feel like a failure.
I am starting over. I want to do the 21 day water fast. I want to see change.
