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gonna start posting when i can. i hope being active will motivate me 2 eat less. also im looking for moots, just interact w my posttt <3
wish me luck 🤞
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Omgg im fucking backkkk 😌
Im so excited to try this again, last time I reached 72 lbs 🥳
So, I recovered (ofc earned some weight) bc my parents knew abt it and now I’m back!!
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nothing, and mean nothing, feels as good as losing weight. it satiates more than any food ever has or ever will.
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Some things I’ve noticed while on my Intermittent Fasting Diet so far
1. My cravings have stopped
I was really surprised with this one because usually I have really bad cravings. But being on a schedule has really helped with that and helped stop me from binging because I know exactly when my next meal will be.
2. I appreciate food more
Since I’m now not constantly eating, when I do eat, I can actually enjoy the food. I’m not constantly worried about gaining or losing or feeling guilty while eating because my diet is designed so that my body is on a schedule and will lose a certain amount consistently. If anything, if I break the schedule and don’t eat that would be worse.
3. I have more energy
This one is surprising too. I was expecting to be completely drained and exhausted from the lack of food intake but instead I have more energy. I’m not constantly shovelling food into my mouth so I’m not bloated and weighed down by it sitting in my body. Also since my body doesn’t need to use energy to digest an excess amount of food, I can use it for other things. I also no longer take a nap midday anymore like I would after eating.
4. I’m more focused and my head is clear
I’ve noticed that I’ve became able to focus on the task at hand much better than before. I used to only be thinking about food and snacks while doing anything, but since I know when my next meal will be, it takes the pressure off of wondering if it’s okay to eat rn/if I should eat rn. Since I have more energy too, I can also use that towards doing productive tasks like homework. I’ve also gotten better at managing my time and scheduling things out so that I’m productive and get things done. I feel like I can actually hear myself think. My thoughts aren’t muddy anymore. My head is calmer.
5. My hunger pangs have went down significantly
I was also worried about this before beginning my diet but I was pleasantly surprised. I only get hungry if I think about food too much or smell food for too long. But because I know when my next meal will be, I’m able to stay in control and resist pretty easily. While I’m hungry tho, I’m more irritable and get angry/annoyed easier. However, once the hunger fades and I’m distracted from whatever irritated me, it goes away quickly.
6. I get leg aches
This one isn’t so positive. I frequently feel like my leg bones are aching. It can also be slightly painful/uncomfortable to have my knees pressing together, whether I’m laying down on my side or crossing my legs while sitting, etc.
7. It’s hard to get comfortable
This one also isn’t positive. Whether I’m sitting down or laying down, etc, after only a few minutes I’ll have to readjust myself. If I don’t, it gets really painful and uncomfortable.
8. I have less modivation
Another negative one. I’ve noticed my motivation to do things has decreased. Even if I want to do something, it will be hard to get myself to do it. I frequently just sit and stare into space with my thoughts and will have to snap myself out of it because I’d rather do that than do something I have to/want to do. More aligning with motivation though, it can be hard to do things like get out of bed, leave the house, shower, etc, which is what I’ve been experiencing.
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