Fruit of Self-control and weight loss

[Wynona]

Hi Wynona
Have you tried intermittent fasting?
I wish I had tried it years ago, but I started fasting from 5.00 in the evening until 9.00 in the morning. Just having water , fruit tea or tea or coffee without milk or sugar after 5.00. At the moment I am trying to sort out pre diabetes so I have cut out many complex carbohydrates, but even before that I found that I was I was losing 1-2 lbs a week. Also there is a sense of being self controlled for those hours.
Since cutting out the carbs I have found I am losing weight slightly quicker. ( 5lbs this week )
Also try and work out why you are hungry because it may be emotional hunger rather than your body needing food. This is something I have equally battled with over the years. At the age of 67 I honestly do wish I had heard of intermittent fasting sooner. You can vary the time you start or for how long you fast 10, 12, 14, or 16 hours. You need to find what suits you but it does give you a Choice of not being really strict all the time, also I have days when I might go over the 5.00 deadline if I need to. It’s become a way of life now and I don’t get as hungry as I use to get xx

I have enjoyed intermittent fasting and would do it again to reach my goal if necessary.

However I was combining it with a ketogenic diet. I was actually sending my body into starvation mode from lack of calories.

My husband and I went off the diet this week. I had stopped intermittent fasting by then.

As I get closer to my goal Im hoping that upping my exercise will help me not have to over restrict my calorie consumption. But I would do intermittent fasting again. Its really good for weight management.

 

[Behold]

I have enjoyed intermittent fasting and would do it again to reach my goal if necessary.

However I was combining it with a ketogenic diet. I was actually sending my body into starvation mode from lack of calories.

My husband and I went off the diet this week. I had stopped intermittent fasting by then.

As I get closer to my goal Im hoping that upping my exercise will help me not have to over restrict my calorie consumption. But I would do intermittent fasting again. Its really good for weight management.

Congratulations regarding continuing to work towards your goal.

Would it be possible for you and your husband to join a Gym, and workout together?

"Planet Fitness" would be the way to go in the USA, as their sign up and monthly fee for you both is really inexpensive.

 

[Wynona]

Congratulations regarding continuing to work towards your goal.

Would it be possible for you and your husband to join a Gym, and workout together?

"Planet Fitness" would be the way to go in the USA, as their sign up and monthly fee for you both is really inexpensive.

We've been to the gym together and have gym memberships. I do walking for cardio but I love strength training when I can.

 

[Behold]

We've been to the gym together and have gym memberships. I do walking for cardio but I love strength training when I can.

Excellent.

 

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[Wynona]

Im realizing I need to be very patient about weight loss. I will be eating healthy and exercising for life. There's no need to get anxious now.

The internet is a valuable source of information. I just need to avoid letting it make me feel like Im never doing enough.

 

[Behold]

Im realizing I need to be very patient about weight loss. I will be eating healthy and exercising for life. There's no need to get anxious now.

Yes, no need to be anxious.
Just set your mind...... set your goals.....and take it one day at a time.

 

[PS95]

If anyone else has wisdom on self-control and weight loss, please share.

Hi Wynona, one thing that helped me many years ago was fasting. If you can fast one day a week it's great for you to detox and allow your body to rest from so much work in digesting. Be sure to drink though.
Back when I started it I wasn't sure if I could do it, so I began with one meal a day-- and that was easy, so then I went to two which was also easy for me.., then three which was harder for sure, but I coped and now I actually look forward to it. I have failed and ended up eating at 10 pm lol.. but when I make it I feel great the next day! It's worth a try because it sure teaches self control.
2 Peter 1: 1-10- self control is there and all of those are good to acquire and it is possible.

 

[Wynona]

Hi Wynona, one thing that helped me many years ago was fasting. If you can fast one day a week it's great for you to detox and allow your body to rest from so much work in digesting. Be sure to drink though.
Back when I started it I wasn't sure if I could do it, so I began with one meal a day-- and that was easy, so then I went to two which was also easy for me.., then three which was harder for sure, but I coped and now I actually look forward to it. I have failed and ended up eating at 10 pm lol.. but when I make it I feel great the next day! It's worth a try because it sure teaches self control.
2 Peter 1: 1-10- self control is there and all of those are good to acquire and it is possible.

Ive been trying intermittent fasting for about a week now. I started eating at 1pm. It may not be for a whole day at a time but I like it so far. Ive had great digestion and energy.

 

[PS95]

Ive been trying intermittent fasting for about a week now. I started eating at 1pm. It may not be for a whole day at a time but I like it so far. Ive had great digestion and energy.

that's great! I have heard that intermittent is popular now. It's a great way to ease into it. I suppose that's what I was doing without knowing it.
If you want to just take it to next level and skip the evening meal. With family it's a bit of a hassle but can be done with some ahead thinking and prep. I need to stay away from the kitchen for any length of time. I can get drinks and get out. staying busy is key also! You can do this!