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Over a year later ...

by Azureblue on 02 Sep 2014, 08:49

Interesting reading that last blog post, obviously my body decided for me as I've not got lower than 69kgs and have mostly been between 70-72kgs ever since.
I eat real food apart from a bought curry for Saturday night these days, and feel better for it. Fasting has taught me many things, not the least being patient, and to be aware of my instinctive needs.
Currently I'm watching my carb and sugar count, carbs up to 80g and sugars up to 25g a day, and see if that keeps a good healthy balance, protein 60-80g a day provided by fish, cheese and chicken.
I've been reading Mark Sisson and Zoe Harcombe and Sarah Wilson for inspiration, their collective wisdom has removed virtually all grains and sugar from my diet, bar gluten free oatcakes and 90% dark chocolate. My recent rye bread encounter will change to eating a few peeled potatoes a week I think, as the dark seasons fold over us and spuds are easy to get :0)
Onward and ever hopeful of a bit more downward but not unhappy with here :geek:

Eat real food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
Embracing 16:8 by eating between 11am - 7pm.
Keeping carbs down low, my daily protein aim is 80g and mindfully enjoying the good fats of organic extra virgin olive oil and organic butter.
Always look on the bright side of life :0)
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Re: Over a year later ...
02 Sep 2014, 09:08
I think it can be very useful to stay the same weight for some time before deciding whether or not it's worth the effort of transitioning back to weight loss mode.

Just because you're stable doesn't mean that your body won't collaborate with you in reducing further at another time, if it's appropriate.

May I say how refreshing it is to read, "ever hopeful of a bit more downward but not unhappy with here" - so few of us remember to celebrate where we are now and to enjoy it. :)
Re: Over a year later ...
02 Sep 2014, 19:39
Thank you, I always appreciate feedback :0)
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