Kitty’s Log

[KittyO1]

Have you looked at intermittent fasting to accelerate fat loss? My wife and family have had a lot of success with it.

I have done intermittent fasting along with carb backloading, carb cycling, cyclical ketogenic diet, 6 meals...it all boils down to calories in/calories out of course. I think my biggest struggle is my metabolism is so screwed up from years of eating disorders, untreated thyroid issues(until recently) not to mention hormone issues. I can’t seem to get my calories low enough to actually drop weight. Guess, I’ll just have to suck it up and drop it to 1100-1200.
Intermittent fasting definitely helps in a deficit since the eating window is smaller but it can really screw with female hormones too.

[GirlyGymRat]

I have done intermittent fasting along with carb backloading, carb cycling, cyclical ketogenic diet, 6 meals...it all boils down to calories in/calories out of course. I think my biggest struggle is my metabolism is so screwed up from years of eating disorders, untreated thyroid issues(until recently) not to mention hormone issues. I can’t seem to get my calories low enough to actually drop weight. Guess, I’ll just have to suck it up and drop it to 1100-1200.
Intermittent fasting definitely helps in a deficit since the eating window is smaller but it can really screw with female hormones too.

Hi Kitty! You are doing great!! You look leaner and so happy. It’s taken me time to get my eating in order.

I eat clean now - protein, fruit, fat, grain and tons of vegetables. In March moved from 3 to 2 daily meals to incorporate intermittent fasting. I was at plateau and this slight change helped move me off the bubble.

I’m following a program called Bright Line Eating. There are 4 lines / 5 if bulimic.
No F.
No S.
Weigh and measure food.
No bites, licks, tastes

Book written by Dr Susan Pierce Thompson who does not endorse working out during weight loss phase since eating calorie deficit.

I soon have to move into maintenance phase. I’ve been putting it off because Its more complicated when start adding food back. I’m noticeably hungry and probably 6 lbs away from my goal weight range so it’s time.

Also starting to add in exercise and switched to Pilates reformer. My next surgery is total knee replacement and miss squat rack.

You look amazing!