Intro
Hi, I’m Yasmin, and I’m concerned about my increasing weight these last few years 
History
When I was an undergrad student (2012-2016), my weight was about 55 kg. I ate instant oatmeal and milk at home, but I’d eat anything anytime I want outside back then 
After I graduated, long story short I had a hard time and didn’t eat that much 
I consumed mostly oatmeal and milk and I weighed 45 kg on my 22nd birthday (2017). Btw, I consumed oatmeal so much just because it’s easy and quick to make.
The next year (2018), I stayed and later worked in another city. My weight was stable at around 47 kg (2 kg increase). I had snacks every now and then, but my eating time was more regular - breakfast, lunch, dinner - and I walked quite a lot to go to work then 
Maybe that’s why I didn’t gain a lot of weight.
Then I quit and continue my studies in another city. Boom 
my weight increased drastically. I weigh around 52 kg now (2019). That’s 5 kg increase!! If I continued eating whatever I want, anytime I get the urge to chew something (I wasn’t even hungry most of the time smh), I’m afraid my weight would continue increasing.
I am in the third semester now. Last semester I worked out regularly at a gym nearby 
While I felt better and stronger, I didn’t see much change in my weight. I now only jog regularly but don’t expect weight loss from it. I know I should focus on the food! I should fix my relationship with it.
Struggles
I’ve known about fasting for weight loss from dr. Jason Fung and dr. Eric Berg for quite some time now, but I just couldn’t commit and stick with it. When there are lots of food available (esp if it’s free), whether it’s a special occasion or just a normal day at my aunt’s, my control’s gone. I’ve heard people commenting on how I could still eat after eating so much already. I just find it tough to resist those cakes and snacks guys #sugarAddict 
If you saw me and didn’t pay much attention, I look quite skinny. I also have a normal BMI. That’s why some people question why I want to diet. They just didn’t know better… I have most of my problem fat in my lower body and it’s been bugging me for YEARS. I feel like my thighs are the size of Australia when I sit 
I’m conscious of it and it’s just sad.
Goal
My starting weight is 51,1 kg (26/10/2019) and my goal is to have it down to 45,6 kg - that’s BMI 18,5 with my height (157 cm) 
Plan
I want to do this water fast challenge for 21 days (until November 16, 9 pm). I’ll break the fast with the refreshment from a 5k run on the next day🏃♀️ After that, I haven’t made up my mind but I’m considering IF (18:6?) and OMAD. I watched lots of videos about diet today and I realized that I should be able to turn a diet into a lifestyle. Also, I think I shouldn’t restrict what kind of food I’d consume so much. I’d go for a low carb diet when it’s possible though.
I edit this plan because I watched Yasemin’s video where she said that breaking fast etc is fine if it’s planned. I don’t want to feel bad for eating later so… yeah 
How I feel rn
I’m excited! 
I’ve taken my before pics 2 days ago and measured my weight and waistline circumference yesterday.
I’m also happy because my good friends join this challenge as well. Love you guys 
How will I feel once I achieve my goal
I will feel good, lighter, and proud of myself 
Daily affirmation
I am strong and capable. I will achieve my goal weight by the end of this year. Remember, that food is not scarce. You have the rest of your life to eat them, so you don’t need to eat them now. Got it? Yeah? Great, let’s do this! 
Other says it’s 3-5 cups. But for people with caffeine sensitivity, the limit is one cup per day.
I plan to keep on jogging 3x a week so I thought it shouldn’t be a surprise to my body, but I know to stop if I didn’t feel good along the way. Last time the refreshment were a small cup of sweet porridge, a banana, and an ice cream. I’ll just try to eat a little first. If I couldn’t handle it, then I’ll go for a soup.
Keep it up!
I had a slight headache as well. It took me a while to sleep too, probably because I drank green tea too much yesterday. I only drank a bottle today.
. Today is a new day .
But, I went to sleep and the soreness just went away. This morning, after I drank water a little like I usually do, I went jogging. After just 1 km, I couldn’t continue because I felt so thirsty (usually I can go 2-3 km without pushing myself too much). So I just walked until I passed 5000 steps.
The good things is, I didn’t finish them and ended up throwing 2 packs away. I’ll just give the last pack to other people tomorrow.