From Fat to Fit 2025 - I Really Mean It This Time! (2 Viewers)

[Corporation]

Had a little bit of a couple of snacky days. I think part of this shows that my metabolism is slower than others my age. The calculators say for me to maintain weight, I should be at 2520 per day. Whenever I creep over 2000 I usually see an increase. Good luck to all!

Date	Weight	Chg From Start	Weekly Loss/-Gain	Avg Calories/Daily Calories
May 15 Week	219.4	-	7.1	1516
May 22 Week	212.3	7.1	3.1	1686
May 29 Week	209.2	10.2	1.3	1407
June 5 Week	207.9	11.5	0.9	1614
June 12 Week	207.0	12.4	1.3	1411
June 19 Week	205.7	13.7	-6.7	Way Too Much
June 26 Week	212.4	7.0	4.0	1774
July 3 Week	208.4	11.0	2.1	1440
July 4	206.7	12.7		1440
July 5	206.3	13.1		1440
July 6	206.3	13.1		1550
July 7	205.8	13.6		2020
July 8	206.8	12.6		2080
July 9	207.5	11.9		1400
July 10	206.3	13.1

 

[AAABatteries]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

 

[Keerock]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

 

[AAABatteries]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Not sure what you mean- was looking for a meal replacement smoothie that had a lot of the daily nutrition we need. If you are asking for what flavor I was looking for then I’d say a fruit smoothie and that’s what it ended up being taste-wise.

Avocados are great for you and I love them so it was an easy add for me but to be honest I didn’t taste it all - as I expected. The algae powder has a strong taste and it was somewhat noticeable so will cut back some on that. The nibs are for added fiber and vitamins and wasn’t noticeable either save they didn’t get crushed completely.

ETA - totally glossed over flavor part of your post

 

[AAABatteries]

And the avocado was not a large one - just medium sized

 

[Redwes25]

Ok did my Monday morning weigh-in after missing two weeks in a row of it after spending almost two weeks in France. I put on 1/2 pound from my last weigh in which was shockingly good given the trip. Though I did continue to watch what I ate and did go for a couple of runs in France. Great way to a neighborhood is is to do a run in it which made working out enjoyable from a tourist perspective.

 

[Major]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Avocados actually work well in smoothies. They give it a milkshake like texture and you can't really even tell they're in there with all the fruits and sweetened protein powder.

 

[massraider]

1
medium shallot, very thinly sliced into rounds
⅓
cup (or more) fresh lime juice
¼
cup fresh orange juice
1
tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
8
oz. best-quality skinless, boneless red snapper fillet, cut into ½" pieces
8
oz. rock shrimp, halved lengthwise, or small shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut into ½" pieces

Kosher salt
2
avocados, chopped
1
mango, chopped
1
14-oz. can hearts of palm, drained, sliced crosswise
6
canned piquillo peppers or roasted red peppers from a jar, finely chopped
1½
cups torn mixed tender herbs (such as basil and/or cilantro)
2
Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation​

1. Step 1​

   Combine shallot, lime juice, orange juice, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add red snapper and shrimp, season with salt, and toss gently to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until fish firms up slightly, 20–25 minutes.
   

   Step 2​

   Add avocados, mango, hearts of palm, piquillo peppers, herbs, and oil to ceviche and toss to coat. Taste and season with more salt and/or lime juice if desired.

This was the ceviche I made today, with air fried sweet potatoes.

I could eat ceviche three times a week, no problem.

 

[Mitchie]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Avocados actually work well in smoothies. They give it a milkshake like texture and you can't really even tell they're in there with all the fruits and sweetened protein powder.

Avocados taste good though, why would you not want to tell it's there?

 

[Major]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Avocados actually work well in smoothies. They give it a milkshake like texture and you can't really even tell they're in there with all the fruits and sweetened protein powder.

Avocados taste good though, why would you not want to tell it's there?

That's how smoothies work. Some ingredients overpower the flavor profile others

 

[AAABatteries]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Avocados actually work well in smoothies. They give it a milkshake like texture and you can't really even tell they're in there with all the fruits and sweetened protein powder.

Avocados taste good though, why would you not want to tell it's there?

I think that’s a fair question to folks that like them - but many people don’t. For them it’s probably a great option. I love to eat avocado in guacamole or just slice it with salt and pepper or put it in eggs. I mainly did it today as my wife was also drinking a smoothie and she’s not an avocado lover.

 

[Mitchie]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Avocados actually work well in smoothies. They give it a milkshake like texture and you can't really even tell they're in there with all the fruits and sweetened protein powder.

Avocados taste good though, why would you not want to tell it's there?

That's how smoothies work. Some ingredients overpower the flavor profile others

Seems like would get more enjoyment by just eating all the ingredients separately.

 

[AAABatteries]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Avocados actually work well in smoothies. They give it a milkshake like texture and you can't really even tell they're in there with all the fruits and sweetened protein powder.

Avocados taste good though, why would you not want to tell it's there?

That's how smoothies work. Some ingredients overpower the flavor profile others

Seems like would get more enjoyment by just eating all the ingredients separately.

Not even close - there’s only 2 things on that list I’d eat individually, the avocado and berries and even then those are frozen and not very sweet.

ETA - kind of forgot the honey (sweetener) but I’m not even a huge fan of it solo

 

[Major]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

Avocados actually work well in smoothies. They give it a milkshake like texture and you can't really even tell they're in there with all the fruits and sweetened protein powder.

Avocados taste good though, why would you not want to tell it's there?

That's how smoothies work. Some ingredients overpower the flavor profile others

Seems like would get more enjoyment by just eating all the ingredients separately.

We all have different tastes. I wouldn't like eating things like algae powder and spinach alone. A smoothie makes healthy stuff taste better for me. Not to mention how much easier it is to consume all these things in a drink and consume on the go.

 

[Major]

Not even close - there’s only 2 things on that list I’d eat individually, the avocado and berries and even then those are frozen and not very sweet.

ETA - kind of forgot the honey (sweetener) but I’m not even a huge fan of it solo

Your smoothie looks a lot like one I recommended Offdee a while back. You should look into Amazing Grass - Berry or Antioxidant flavor. Would work great in that smoothie, cover your greens and you won't need the extra calories from the honey.

 

[belljr]

Ok starting today for real

 

[Keerock]

On day 2 of a planned 10 day fast. Doing it with my 2 sons and SIL. So far so good.

Down 5 lb and BP went from Hypertension stage 2 to stage 1

I know you've fasted in the past - what was your longest prior to this? Be careful if you've not done one this long - you can mess yourself up. Good luck!

The longest I've done is 3 days.

Be careful GB - @Terminalxylem will know a lot more than me but I think there's some things you need to keep an eye on like electrolytes and sleep.

Yep. Appreciate any tips, but we've done our research. Taking electrolytes. My biggest concerns are BP and refeeding. Watching carefully and not too stubborn to quit if things go sideways.

No real tips and I'm not an expert or anything but any time I've tried to go beyond 2-3 days I start having some issues and feeling off. 10 days is a long time.

Prevailing recommendations says that 3 days (72 hours) is optimal for most benefits besides weight loss.

60 hours in and feel great this morning! Slept very well (7 hrs) until the dog woke me.

Down 7 lbs and BP is near normal (116/85)

133 hours in. Weekend was on-and-off good and rough. Had some bouts of hunger, but mostly light-headed/no energy. Sleep is OK... not great. Endurance is crappy... barely got 2 miles walk in this morning and was exhausted. Down 10 lbs... disappointed that it's not more. BP 115/89.

One of my sons had to bail yesterday as he was feeling flu-like symptoms. Had eggs and bone broth and immediately felt better.

158 hours in - 10 to go. Feel pretty phenomenal this morning, but didn't sleep well at all. Down 13 total, 3 from yesterday. BP 125/91

Mowed my lawn last night - about 1.5 hours. Holy crap was that difficult/draining - really no endurance whatsoever.

Plan to slowly re-feed over the next 2-3 days starting with bone broth, eggs, avocado, pickles and olives.

 

[Da Guru]

Finally ready to join the smoothie/meal replacement folks. Here’s one I made today - very filling and I think full of good stuff. Taste is fine but not great. Will tweak as I go forward but I’d drink this a few times a week.

• Cup of berries
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Spiralina (algae powder)
• Serving of whey protein (fruity peebles)
• Spinach
• One avocado
• Cacao nibs
• 1 Tbl honey

What flavor were you going for here? Also... is a whole avocado in a smoothie gross?

No as you really can`t taste it, but I only use a half. A whole makes it pretty thick.

 

[Keerock]

Also... during this fast I have completely cut out caffeine, which I would have considered impossible going into it. I'm hoping to not return to my coffee + 6 Diet Pepper Zeros habit post fast

 

[Da Guru]

I work out 4-5 days a week with weights and walk everyday.

Key to eating healthy is have proteins and veggies readily available and prepared to eat. I will grill 7-9 chicken breasts at a time. Thin sliced 10lb bag from Costco. Then I can have a sliced chicken breast salad or whatever. Also buy the 90% lean ground turkey from Costco. 4 1.5 lb pack. season that up and have that ready to go. All my veggies I wash, slice and have ready to eat. Otherwise they sit in the plastic bags and I end up throwing half away.

When good food is ready I am not eating junk food because nothing is ready to eat.

Been using Isopure Protein for shakes again from Costco. 100% pure whey, no fillers.

Also it can`t be called a "diet" diets don`t last. Slowy change eating habits. Before I eat anything I always think "Is this a good choice" Of course I am going to eat pizzas. BBQ chips and ice cream from time to time. I try to keep it 80-20 ratio.

Plus I like drinking beer. Lite beer only

 

[AAABatteries]

Also... during this fast I have completely cut out caffeine, which I would have considered impossible going into it. I'm hoping to not return to my coffee + 6 Diet Pepper Zeros habit post fast

I’m so torn on caffeine- I think research shows it’s good for you and I’m convinced it helps keep me regular but if I don’t watch it then it jacks with my sleep. Main thing for me is to eliminate soda.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I work out 4-5 days a week with weights and walk everyday.

Key to eating healthy is have proteins and veggies readily available and prepared to eat. I will grill 7-9 chicken breasts at a time. Thin sliced 10lb bag from Costco. Then I can have a sliced chicken breast salad or whatever. Also buy the 90% lean ground turkey from Costco. 4 1.5 lb pack. season that up and have that ready to go. All my veggies I wash, slice and have ready to eat. Otherwise they sit in the plastic bags and I end up throwing half away.

When good food is ready I am not eating junk food because nothing is ready to eat.

Been using Isopure Protein for shakes again from Costco. 100% pure whey, no fillers.

Also it can`t be called a "diet" diets don`t last. Slowy change eating habits. Before I eat anything I always think "Is this a good choice" Of course I am going to eat pizzas. BBQ chips and ice cream from time to time. I try to keep it 80-20 ratio.

Plus I like drinking beer. Lite beer only

Lots of good suggestions in here. Can’t possibly like this post enough.

 

[massraider]

coffee + 6 Diet Pepper Zeros

These are very different things. Returning to one is not like returning to the other.

 

[Grahamburn]

I work out 4-5 days a week with weights and walk everyday.

Key to eating healthy is have proteins and veggies readily available and prepared to eat. I will grill 7-9 chicken breasts at a time. Thin sliced 10lb bag from Costco. Then I can have a sliced chicken breast salad or whatever. Also buy the 90% lean ground turkey from Costco. 4 1.5 lb pack. season that up and have that ready to go. All my veggies I wash, slice and have ready to eat. Otherwise they sit in the plastic bags and I end up throwing half away.

When good food is ready I am not eating junk food because nothing is ready to eat.

Been using Isopure Protein for shakes again from Costco. 100% pure whey, no fillers.

Also it can`t be called a "diet" diets don`t last. Slowy change eating habits. Before I eat anything I always think "Is this a good choice" Of course I am going to eat pizzas. BBQ chips and ice cream from time to time. I try to keep it 80-20 ratio.

Plus I like drinking beer. Lite beer only

Lots of good suggestions in here. Can’t possibly like this post enough.

I'm going to go chop up some green peppers and cucumbers right now and throw them into snack bags!

 

[Alex P Keaton]

coffee + 6 Diet Pepper Zeros

These are very different things. Returning to one is not like returning to the other.

Which is the good one?

 

[massraider]

Which is the good one?

Obviously coffee is limited. If you cut coffee, you cannot go to the Strawberries & Cream Zero calorie version, can you?

 

[Major]

I work out 4-5 days a week with weights and walk everyday.

Key to eating healthy is have proteins and veggies readily available and prepared to eat. I will grill 7-9 chicken breasts at a time. Thin sliced 10lb bag from Costco. Then I can have a sliced chicken breast salad or whatever. Also buy the 90% lean ground turkey from Costco. 4 1.5 lb pack. season that up and have that ready to go. All my veggies I wash, slice and have ready to eat. Otherwise they sit in the plastic bags and I end up throwing half away.

When good food is ready I am not eating junk food because nothing is ready to eat.

Been using Isopure Protein for shakes again from Costco. 100% pure whey, no fillers.

Also it can`t be called a "diet" diets don`t last. Slowy change eating habits. Before I eat anything I always think "Is this a good choice" Of course I am going to eat pizzas. BBQ chips and ice cream from time to time. I try to keep it 80-20 ratio.

Plus I like drinking beer. Lite beer only

Lots of good suggestions in here. Can’t possibly like this post enough.

I'm going to go chop up some green peppers and cucumbers right now and throw them into snack bags!

I just buy pre chopped peppers and onions in my frozen section. Saves me a lot of time and effort. Toss them on a skillet before cooking meat or eggs.

 

[Grahamburn]

I work out 4-5 days a week with weights and walk everyday.

Key to eating healthy is have proteins and veggies readily available and prepared to eat. I will grill 7-9 chicken breasts at a time. Thin sliced 10lb bag from Costco. Then I can have a sliced chicken breast salad or whatever. Also buy the 90% lean ground turkey from Costco. 4 1.5 lb pack. season that up and have that ready to go. All my veggies I wash, slice and have ready to eat. Otherwise they sit in the plastic bags and I end up throwing half away.

When good food is ready I am not eating junk food because nothing is ready to eat.

Been using Isopure Protein for shakes again from Costco. 100% pure whey, no fillers.

Also it can`t be called a "diet" diets don`t last. Slowy change eating habits. Before I eat anything I always think "Is this a good choice" Of course I am going to eat pizzas. BBQ chips and ice cream from time to time. I try to keep it 80-20 ratio.

Plus I like drinking beer. Lite beer only

Lots of good suggestions in here. Can’t possibly like this post enough.

I'm going to go chop up some green peppers and cucumbers right now and throw them into snack bags!

I just buy pre chopped peppers and onions in my frozen section. Saves me a lot of time and effort. Toss them on a skillet before cooking meat or eggs.

I'm a snacker. It's my biggest vice. Definitely makes it easier to avoid the pantry if there are easily accessible veggie items in the fridge.

 

[Grahamburn]

Just finished up some cukes I cut up the other day that I had thrown into a Grillo's pickle brine. Crunch/vinegar/salt and only about 20 calories instead of the 300-400+ I'd have crushed in chips.

 

[nirad3]

Had jumped back into the mid-240's after being 238.... thought I'd still be around 243-244, but scale said 236.5 today (after a giant poop), which means I've officially lost 20 lbs. In about 3 months' time... not bad. Still got 30 more to go though :(

 

[rockaction]

I’m convinced it helps keep me regular

You’re not alone. It helps me, too, and has long been whispered about in diet/wellness circles (though real wellness circles want you to cut caffeine).

 

[Corporation]

Good day yesterday eating wise, plus the spin class. Tonight did the "tabata" exercise circuit which apparently is a known thing. 8 rounds of different stuff, 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. Pretty tired. Ate steaks for dinner and they were good.

Date	Weight	Chg From Start	Weekly Loss/-Gain	Avg Calories/Daily Calories
May 15 Week	219.4	-	7.1	1516
May 22 Week	212.3	7.1	3.1	1686
May 29 Week	209.2	10.2	1.3	1407
June 5 Week	207.9	11.5	0.9	1614
June 12 Week	207.0	12.4	1.3	1411
June 19 Week	205.7	13.7	-6.7	Way Too Much
June 26 Week	212.4	7.0	4.0	1774
July 3 Week	208.4	11.0	2.1	1440
July 4	206.7	12.7		1440
July 5	206.3	13.1		1440
July 6	206.3	13.1		1550
July 7	205.8	13.6		2020
July 8	206.8	12.6		2080
July 9	207.5	11.9		1400
July 10	206.3	13.1		1440
July 11	205.4	14.0		1800

 

[Corporation]

Had jumped back into the mid-240's after being 238.... thought I'd still be around 243-244, but scale said 236.5 today (after a giant poop), which means I've officially lost 20 lbs. In about 3 months' time... not bad. Still got 30 more to go though :(

Tremendous progress! Keep it up and you will get that next 30. Ignore the minor bumps on the way and keep working towards that new healthier lifestyle.

 

[Corporation]

Just finished up some cukes I cut up the other day that I had thrown into a Grillo's pickle brine. Crunch/vinegar/salt and only about 20 calories instead of the 300-400+ I'd have crushed in chips.

That sounds really interesting, I've never done anything like this. Are there steps to follow or is it as easy as cutting up cukes and then dropping them in pickle brine (which I'm also not sure is that just leftover pickle juice)?

 

[Grahamburn]

Just finished up some cukes I cut up the other day that I had thrown into a Grillo's pickle brine. Crunch/vinegar/salt and only about 20 calories instead of the 300-400+ I'd have crushed in chips.

That sounds really interesting, I've never done anything like this. Are there steps to follow or is it as easy as cutting up cukes and then dropping them in pickle brine (which I'm also not sure is that just leftover pickle juice)?

It is that easy. I cut the cucumbers thicker so it’s less like a thin pickle chip. Then just toss it in the pickle brine and eat them after a day or so as snacks. You can make your own pickling liquid or just reuse store bought after you’ve eaten a few of theirs out of it. Fresh deli style though (Grillo’s/Claussen). Not like Vlasic.

I’ll do it with the baby carrots as well to give them a little more zing.

Snack hacks.

 

[AAABatteries]

186.4 - seeing really good results from my dietary changes.

LET’S GO!!!!

 

[Keerock]

On day 2 of a planned 10 day fast. Doing it with my 2 sons and SIL. So far so good.

Down 5 lb and BP went from Hypertension stage 2 to stage 1

I know you've fasted in the past - what was your longest prior to this? Be careful if you've not done one this long - you can mess yourself up. Good luck!

The longest I've done is 3 days.

Be careful GB - @Terminalxylem will know a lot more than me but I think there's some things you need to keep an eye on like electrolytes and sleep.

Yep. Appreciate any tips, but we've done our research. Taking electrolytes. My biggest concerns are BP and refeeding. Watching carefully and not too stubborn to quit if things go sideways.

No real tips and I'm not an expert or anything but any time I've tried to go beyond 2-3 days I start having some issues and feeling off. 10 days is a long time.

Prevailing recommendations says that 3 days (72 hours) is optimal for most benefits besides weight loss.

60 hours in and feel great this morning! Slept very well (7 hrs) until the dog woke me.

Down 7 lbs and BP is near normal (116/85)

133 hours in. Weekend was on-and-off good and rough. Had some bouts of hunger, but mostly light-headed/no energy. Sleep is OK... not great. Endurance is crappy... barely got 2 miles walk in this morning and was exhausted. Down 10 lbs... disappointed that it's not more. BP 115/89.

One of my sons had to bail yesterday as he was feeling flu-like symptoms. Had eggs and bone broth and immediately felt better.

158 hours in - 10 to go. Feel pretty phenomenal this morning, but didn't sleep well at all. Down 13 total, 3 from yesterday. BP 125/91

Mowed my lawn last night - about 1.5 hours. Holy crap was that difficult/draining - really no endurance whatsoever.

Plan to slowly re-feed over the next 2-3 days starting with bone broth, eggs, avocado, pickles and olives.

Ended fast last night after 168 hours (7 days). Broke with bone broth and an egg. Had a very acidy stomach overnight, I assume because I woke up my digestive system. Slight headache and still some acid this morning. Sitting down to more bone broth, egg and avocado for breakfast. Also still supplementing electrolytes. Will stick to <1000 calories of mostly protein/fat today and tomorrow and go back to "normal" (keto) diet on Friday.

Down 14 total, 1 from yesterday. BP 118/80.

 

[AAABatteries]

On day 2 of a planned 10 day fast. Doing it with my 2 sons and SIL. So far so good.

Down 5 lb and BP went from Hypertension stage 2 to stage 1

I know you've fasted in the past - what was your longest prior to this? Be careful if you've not done one this long - you can mess yourself up. Good luck!

The longest I've done is 3 days.

Be careful GB - @Terminalxylem will know a lot more than me but I think there's some things you need to keep an eye on like electrolytes and sleep.

Yep. Appreciate any tips, but we've done our research. Taking electrolytes. My biggest concerns are BP and refeeding. Watching carefully and not too stubborn to quit if things go sideways.

No real tips and I'm not an expert or anything but any time I've tried to go beyond 2-3 days I start having some issues and feeling off. 10 days is a long time.

Prevailing recommendations says that 3 days (72 hours) is optimal for most benefits besides weight loss.

60 hours in and feel great this morning! Slept very well (7 hrs) until the dog woke me.

Down 7 lbs and BP is near normal (116/85)

133 hours in. Weekend was on-and-off good and rough. Had some bouts of hunger, but mostly light-headed/no energy. Sleep is OK... not great. Endurance is crappy... barely got 2 miles walk in this morning and was exhausted. Down 10 lbs... disappointed that it's not more. BP 115/89.

One of my sons had to bail yesterday as he was feeling flu-like symptoms. Had eggs and bone broth and immediately felt better.

158 hours in - 10 to go. Feel pretty phenomenal this morning, but didn't sleep well at all. Down 13 total, 3 from yesterday. BP 125/91

Mowed my lawn last night - about 1.5 hours. Holy crap was that difficult/draining - really no endurance whatsoever.

Plan to slowly re-feed over the next 2-3 days starting with bone broth, eggs, avocado, pickles and olives.

Ended fast last night after 168 hours (7 days). Broke with bone broth and an egg. Had a very acidy stomach overnight, I assume because I woke up my digestive system. Slight headache and still some acid this morning. Sitting down to more bone broth, egg and avocado for breakfast. Also still supplementing electrolytes. Will stick to <1000 calories of mostly protein/fat today and tomorrow and go back to "normal" (keto) diet on Friday.

Down 14 total, 1 from yesterday. BP 118/80.

That’s amazing - well done and glad it went mostly well. Didn’t you originally plan on 10? Maybe I missed an update.

 

[Keerock]

On day 2 of a planned 10 day fast. Doing it with my 2 sons and SIL. So far so good.

Down 5 lb and BP went from Hypertension stage 2 to stage 1

I know you've fasted in the past - what was your longest prior to this? Be careful if you've not done one this long - you can mess yourself up. Good luck!

The longest I've done is 3 days.

Be careful GB - @Terminalxylem will know a lot more than me but I think there's some things you need to keep an eye on like electrolytes and sleep.

Yep. Appreciate any tips, but we've done our research. Taking electrolytes. My biggest concerns are BP and refeeding. Watching carefully and not too stubborn to quit if things go sideways.

No real tips and I'm not an expert or anything but any time I've tried to go beyond 2-3 days I start having some issues and feeling off. 10 days is a long time.

Prevailing recommendations says that 3 days (72 hours) is optimal for most benefits besides weight loss.

60 hours in and feel great this morning! Slept very well (7 hrs) until the dog woke me.

Down 7 lbs and BP is near normal (116/85)

133 hours in. Weekend was on-and-off good and rough. Had some bouts of hunger, but mostly light-headed/no energy. Sleep is OK... not great. Endurance is crappy... barely got 2 miles walk in this morning and was exhausted. Down 10 lbs... disappointed that it's not more. BP 115/89.

One of my sons had to bail yesterday as he was feeling flu-like symptoms. Had eggs and bone broth and immediately felt better.

158 hours in - 10 to go. Feel pretty phenomenal this morning, but didn't sleep well at all. Down 13 total, 3 from yesterday. BP 125/91

Mowed my lawn last night - about 1.5 hours. Holy crap was that difficult/draining - really no endurance whatsoever.

Plan to slowly re-feed over the next 2-3 days starting with bone broth, eggs, avocado, pickles and olives.

Ended fast last night after 168 hours (7 days). Broke with bone broth and an egg. Had a very acidy stomach overnight, I assume because I woke up my digestive system. Slight headache and still some acid this morning. Sitting down to more bone broth, egg and avocado for breakfast. Also still supplementing electrolytes. Will stick to <1000 calories of mostly protein/fat today and tomorrow and go back to "normal" (keto) diet on Friday.

Down 14 total, 1 from yesterday. BP 118/80.

That’s amazing - well done and glad it went mostly well. Didn’t you originally plan on 10? Maybe I missed an update.

I did. But with more research found out that the refeeding period was several days and I have dinner plans this weekend

 

[Da Guru]

Which is the good one?

Obviously coffee is limited. If you cut coffee, you cannot go to the Strawberries & Cream Zero calorie version, can you?

Caffeine before a workout has known fat

On day 2 of a planned 10 day fast. Doing it with my 2 sons and SIL. So far so good.

Down 5 lb and BP went from Hypertension stage 2 to stage 1

I know you've fasted in the past - what was your longest prior to this? Be careful if you've not done one this long - you can mess yourself up. Good luck!

The longest I've done is 3 days.

Be careful GB - @Terminalxylem will know a lot more than me but I think there's some things you need to keep an eye on like electrolytes and sleep.

Yep. Appreciate any tips, but we've done our research. Taking electrolytes. My biggest concerns are BP and refeeding. Watching carefully and not too stubborn to quit if things go sideways.

No real tips and I'm not an expert or anything but any time I've tried to go beyond 2-3 days I start having some issues and feeling off. 10 days is a long time.

Prevailing recommendations says that 3 days (72 hours) is optimal for most benefits besides weight loss.

60 hours in and feel great this morning! Slept very well (7 hrs) until the dog woke me.

Down 7 lbs and BP is near normal (116/85)

133 hours in. Weekend was on-and-off good and rough. Had some bouts of hunger, but mostly light-headed/no energy. Sleep is OK... not great. Endurance is crappy... barely got 2 miles walk in this morning and was exhausted. Down 10 lbs... disappointed that it's not more. BP 115/89.

One of my sons had to bail yesterday as he was feeling flu-like symptoms. Had eggs and bone broth and immediately felt better.

158 hours in - 10 to go. Feel pretty phenomenal this morning, but didn't sleep well at all. Down 13 total, 3 from yesterday. BP 125/91

Mowed my lawn last night - about 1.5 hours. Holy crap was that difficult/draining - really no endurance whatsoever.

Plan to slowly re-feed over the next 2-3 days starting with bone broth, eggs, avocado, pickles and olives.

Ended fast last night after 168 hours (7 days). Broke with bone broth and an egg. Had a very acidy stomach overnight, I assume because I woke up my digestive system. Slight headache and still some acid this morning. Sitting down to more bone broth, egg and avocado for breakfast. Also still supplementing electrolytes. Will stick to <1000 calories of mostly protein/fat today and tomorrow and go back to "normal" (keto) diet on Friday.

Down 14 total, 1 from yesterday. BP 118/80.

Break it with some sliders from Wagon Wheel!

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Getting within striking distance of my goal — almost half way there. Down 6.5 lbs from peak, a bit less since starting this process. More importantly am making some lifestyle changes that I intend to be longer term (more protein, more fruit/vegetable, less processed food including sugar, more yoga and strength training).

Have not done enough strength work lately and need to get back at it!!

 

[AAABatteries]

Have not done enough strength work lately and need to get back at it!!

What is everyone's recommendation for how to get more strength training in without weights and a gym membership. I already pay for our aquatic center so not planning to join a gym and don't have a bench at home. Do have some dumbbells and kettlebells and use them (infrequently). I'm thinking pushups and start using those more consistently but curious if there's other easy home options that you are using.

 

[Lion to myself]

Have not done enough strength work lately and need to get back at it!!

What is everyone's recommendation for how to get more strength training in without weights and a gym membership. I already pay for our aquatic center so not planning to join a gym and don't have a bench at home. Do have some dumbbells and kettlebells and use them (infrequently). I'm thinking pushups and start using those more consistently but curious if there's other easy home options that you are using.

I really like the TRX suspension trainer. Basically it uses your body weight and gravity for resistance. I’ve found it easier on the joints and doesn’t need a ton of space (though you need some). Here is a link:

TRX® HOME2 SYSTEM

Create the ultimate home workout space with the TRX Home2 System. Choose from our selection of high-quality equipment and build your dream home gym.

www.trxtraining.com

 

[Major]

Getting within striking distance of my goal — almost half way there. Down 6.5 lbs from peak, a bit less since starting this process. More importantly am making some lifestyle changes that I intend to be longer term (more protein, more fruit/vegetable, less processed food including sugar, more yoga and strength training).

Have not done enough strength work lately and need to get back at it!!

Yeah man, strength training is where it's at especially as we get older. Much easier on our knees and you burn calories while you sleep as your body tries to maintain the additional muscle.

 

[Major]

Have not done enough strength work lately and need to get back at it!!

What is everyone's recommendation for how to get more strength training in without weights and a gym membership. I already pay for our aquatic center so not planning to join a gym and don't have a bench at home. Do have some dumbbells and kettlebells and use them (infrequently). I'm thinking pushups and start using those more consistently but curious if there's other easy home options that you are using.

Lots of at home workout routines on youtube that should give you some good ideas. With dumbbells and kettles you should be set. Those elastic band things are also really good for resistance. You can get around not having a bench. And if you don't have weights available, calisthenics work wonders.

 

[Grahamburn]

Yup. Quality resistance bands is all you really need.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Have not done enough strength work lately and need to get back at it!!

What is everyone's recommendation for how to get more strength training in without weights and a gym membership. I already pay for our aquatic center so not planning to join a gym and don't have a bench at home. Do have some dumbbells and kettlebells and use them (infrequently). I'm thinking pushups and start using those more consistently but curious if there's other easy home options that you are using.

I’ve also done the 100-push-up plan before, and in 6-8 weeks made meaningful, noticeable strength (and body structure) gains.

 

[Corporation]

186.4 - seeing really good results from my dietary changes.

LET’S GO!!!!

Great job!

 

[Corporation]

Getting within striking distance of my goal — almost half way there. Down 6.5 lbs from peak, a bit less since starting this process. More importantly am making some lifestyle changes that I intend to be longer term (more protein, more fruit/vegetable, less processed food including sugar, more yoga and strength training).

Have not done enough strength work lately and need to get back at it!!

Awesome progress, you always seem really steady in what you do!

 

[Corporation]

A new low (this go round)! Kind of surprised after the steak dinner last night, but the calories on it wasn't terrible. I weighed twice this morning to verify, I fully expect some type of jump tomorrow because some of that this morning had to be water weight or something. Walked 1.5 miles at lunch (in 90 degree, 90% humidity weather) in business casual clothes and felt really drained at the end of it.

Date	Weight	Chg From Start	Weekly Loss/-Gain	Avg Calories/Daily Calories
May 15 Week	219.4	-	7.1	1516
May 22 Week	212.3	7.1	3.1	1686
May 29 Week	209.2	10.2	1.3	1407
June 5 Week	207.9	11.5	0.9	1614
June 12 Week	207.0	12.4	1.3	1411
June 19 Week	205.7	13.7	-6.7	Way Too Much
June 26 Week	212.4	7.0	4.0	1774
July 3 Week	208.4	11.0	2.1	1440
July 10 Week	206.3	13.1		1619
July 11	205.4	14.0		1800
July 12	204.2	15.2		1750