In 2000, my then assistant principal got me into running. They really do. Looking for a community of like-minded intermittent fasters? Having (probably) topped 250 pounds during the summer, and fighting with a host of medical issues such as chronic knee pain, Type II diabetes, and high blood pressure, I decided to really try to put that time of easy weight loss to work and see if I could make something of it. Over the next three years, I used self-hypnosis to keep me motivated in a variety of diet and exercise plans. I am proud to share my success with anyone who asks how Ive lost the weight. Relaxing my window. I started in January of 2009 and by June of that year I was down to 126 pounds. This lifestyle might be the shortest span of my journey to date, but Im reasonably certain it will be with me for the rest of my life. Im more than just an emotional eater - I just love to eat food all the time!! I have counted points on the Weight Watcher's Diet a couple of times. I ran for two years in college and battled to keep my weight between 130-135 pounds but I did it. I will never go back!!! That's huge for me. Because I run a fitness group and a fasting page I had to rally and pull myself together. SW: 162 CW: 142 GW: 132 Range from a size 4-8. My daughter and I had some hard times that year. It matches everything I learned in 2017 when researching for my second book. I would get to that tree and realize I could go further, so I would run to a sign I saw up ahead. I've spent a lot of time trying to simplify my life, and intermittent fasting really helps with that. By age 34, I was up to 225 and feeling pretty desperatedidnt seem like there was anything new to try. You see, by then I was well into my undergraduate Science degree, studying Food & Nutrition, Physiology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, that taught me how food is metabolized. Eventually, my health started to decline in my early 50's. It was our twentieth wedding anniversary, and we were celebrating with a photo shoot complete with a stunning custom-made scarlet dress. Thanks be to God. I began OMAD (one meal a day) on October 19, 2018, and have since lost 50 pounds. Through the research, I discovered Dr. Fung's videos on YouTube, and discovered OMAD (one meal a day) soon after. (. I still eat whatever I want!! Thank you Guru Gin and wonderful fasting family. That's when the magic started. At 25 I gained 50 lbs. The answer to my prayer was swift - Intermittent Fasting. As my eyes met the doctor's, my heart sank. Somehow through it all, and against all odds, I got pregnant and gave birth to our handsome son in January of 2005. The benefits of fasting havechanged my life! Try exercising while holding 100 pounds of cement it is miserable!!! And Gins Facebook groups continue to be inspirational. I had tried Weight Watchers and keto as well as various exercise plans (all of which made me notably hungrier!) I no longer count anything. I found Gin's book, Delay, Don't Deny, in May of 2017 at a time when Ryan and I were following two separate diets, ones through which we'd both lost a fair amount of weight. My husband and I have 2 beautiful grandsons (3 and 7). Mar 20, 2019 - Explore Susan Barss's board "Gin Stephens" on Pinterest. So I read Gin's book and Dr Fungs book and dove in. So, now to the present day. Joined a co-op and started getting lots of fruit and vegetables to play with. It was about the same time I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and Non-Alcohol Fatty Liver (NAFL). I was also into many sports (swimming, tennis, football). I've been trying to lose weight for the past 20 years. Fast forward to my 30s living in London, then Singapore. I never thought Id live to see my belly shrink before my eyes, but it has. It's not practical and it's boring! I lost all the weight that I hoped to, and a bit more that I never dreamed I could. This lifestyle is something I share with anyone who wants to listen. I tried many things, including spending my winters in the gym and eating low-carb meals, and denying myself all the foods I really love to eat, with very little success. in 2008 and 180 lbs. I will always workout regularly because it makes me strong, energetic and flexible, but not as a weight loss tool and nowhere as frantically as before. My food choices are still HCLF; thats what my system seems to need. I have discovered that I LOVE cookingwhat I didn't like was meal planning and shopping for food. :) So I thought harder and I realized I had simply been eating earlier, and I had been fasting all along! A year ago I had hit rock bottom; though hidden behind a pleasant demeanor, I was sick, obese, depressed, depleted, and hopeless that anything would ever change. I eat two meals a day (TMAD), usually in an 8 hour window, and sometimes as low as 5 hours. I exercised, ate no butter and no cheese, and used skimmed milk and low fat foods, believing these to be the best choices. Only giving up on my diet soda and drinking my coffee black was a hard thing to do ;-) I've lost 32 pounds (16 kg) so far without working out and I eat whatever I like with my family within my window (mostly 3 or 4 hours). Her doctor said she didnt see a reason for her not to try it, so I am proudly waiting for the paperback of DDD to arrive today for her. Prior to this I had always been what most would consider thin. I complained frequently about my weight and a true friend suggested low carb. In January, I began the task of seeking weight loss through bariatric surgery. There is no forbidden food. I had finally discovered a way to eat without denying myself the foods that I love and would binge on after denying myself for the sake of dieting for long periods of time. when I started this way of eating I had so much energy (and still do) that I never nap anymore. I was a three sport athlete throughout high school and then went to college on a track scholarship. In the spring of 2015, I ran my first ever 5k and at the pre-race pasta party, Team World Vision was there and said they could take me from 5k to marathon in time for the Chicago marathon in October. I mostly do 20:4 now and prefer to have my window around 10 am-1 pm. They said I needed to get calories in to keep my strength up so I did. I started doing some research and discovered intermittent fasting. I bought a hard copy of Gin's book to share with people and promote it as life changing because it really is!!! I LOVE the low-fat meals I make at home but havent found any low-fat choices remotely as wonderful in a restaurant. Several days later, Id try again. It works, I feel great, it's flexible, and it fits with whatever is going on. I don't think I am exaggerating when I say IF saved my life. That was my starting day. I decided that if my body is a temple of God, then I should treat it as such. I was very fortunate to have always been a healthy weight most of my life. Melissa Bunch My name is Melissa and I am a food addict. It took 8 weeks for me to notice a difference in my body. And it worked! I only lost 10 pounds, which went right back on when I quit running. That was one of the many lies I told myself about my weight. In April of 2018 my wife, who's in the fitness industry, came across intermittent fasting. In the end I would regain all and more. Since I loved this newfound attention, I thought maybe if I stopped eating after 5 and still ate whatever I wanted in the day, I could maintain this new weight. Last week, she asked her doctor about intermittent fasting and Type 2 diabetes. It's been a lot of fun trying things I never would have thought to try on my own. I was sick of dieting and sick of being obese and even more sick of never seeing results or never finding a diet that I could maintain. Mind you, they were already good. I always have to stop and scrape down the bowl sides at least once. Once I joined the DDD Facebook group in October 2018 and read Delay, Dont Deny cover to cover in two days, I cleaned up my fast, let fat back into my life and the magic began. I have never felt more in control of my life and I have never felt more healthy than I do right now! The weight kept going up - every 5 pounds I gained, I wished I was where I'd been 5 pounds ago. After 2 months of dealing with her loss, I gained and was back up to 145. So, a warning, if you start this lifestyle, it could cost you a bit in clothing costs. I have tried lots of strategies, including the 1000 cal and HCG diets, diet pills, brutal exercise regimens.you name it, I tried it in my quest to lose and keep off-the-shelf weight. My inability to stop eating--and to stop eating toxic garbage--before finding the fasting lifestyle was directly caused by the effect of insulin on my cells. Late night pizzas, Denny's midnight shakes, sugary big gulp drinks packed on the pounds. In the spring last year I cut back on alcohol and dropped an additional 15 lbs. And if Im lucky enough to come across vegan cake on a menu, so much the better! I finished that marathon, very slowly. I thought all that running would HAVE to help me lose weight. But then it was as if a switch went off. I feel like with IF, I can finally relax into myself. I had to be a good mom and role model for my daughter and I was determined to show her how strong I was, and that we were going to get through this. But it isn't - it is true, it's real, and it is available for everyone who embraces the IF lifestyle. Fasting taught me that I was never a glutton weak in willpower, nor was I ever "eating my feelings." I had a routine physical a few months prior to starting IF. Pretty cool, huh? I watched videos on YouTube and read posts on different sites. I love my new WOL (way of life) with OMAD, which will be my sweet spot for life. No weighing. Id developed sleep apnea, lost my drivers license for six months, and lost 20 pounds from all the extra walking to bus stops. I slowly put on weight but then took action (no unhealthy snacking at work) and slowly lost some of it again; until, that is, my daughter was born. I read The Obesity Code and ran across Delay, Dont Deny shortly after. Beautycounter makes it effortless for me to be sure that my makeup and skincare products are safe. I wore a size 22-24, or a 3X. I did a typical calories-in-calories-out and carb limiting diet up through the middle of October and did lose about 15 pounds. It was the first time in years I had a glimmer of hope that my life could change. Wouldn't I starve to death? Steve Hare (businessman) net worth 46.5 Million Millions of dollars 99% Net worth score Disclamer: Steve Hare (businessman) net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination social factors. But after some sporting injuries, hed let go of his fitness. My journey for me started last summer. Previously exercise was a bad word. And I think of my dear Ammamma every time I drizzle a large spoon of delicious ghee over my food at the table, after so many years of denying it. Mix it until it is combined. I have complete control over my appetite by enjoying large scrumptious meals, sometimes a plate of nachos or pizza, sometimes a spinach salad. The first two weeks my runs and workouts were a struggle. I have always been a runner so I decided that I was going to get in shape, lose weight, and run my first marathon. I have to say I was so happy when my sister said she had sent in her story! I quickly fit in a size 4-6 when I finally saw him after a traumatizing 9/11 separation. Then, at age 61, I stopped eating animals. Make sure to use the promo codeIFSTORIES10 at checkout to save 10%. Thats about when my granny gently berated me at the table.
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