DELIGHTED!
Just a recap: Started 4:3 almost three weeks ago (2 wks plus 5 days). I had lost 24.8 pounds on my own before this.
1st week did three full fast days, two consecutive ones and the other one at the end of the week. Results: lost 2.2 pounds.
2nd week struggled with hunger, tried to fast several times but did not. Ate as a wild animal and with all your positive energy you guys sent my way, I was able to do one full fast day. Results: gained 1 pound (It was a gain, but happy with the results).
3rd. week: did two full fast consecutive days, and another one yesterday. Weeks for me start on Wednesdays. So today stepped on the scale. Results: Stayed the same.
After this summary, I just want to say that I am happy with this WOE. After losing the almost 25 pounds on my own, I reached a healthy weight right before starting this. I know that weight loss is not linear, and starts to slow down as one has less to lose. I feel great, I feel healthy, I feel in control. The flexibility the program offers is just what I like the most. I did not struggle this third week at all during the fasting days, and I love that, the fact that I do not have to be a slave to the food to live my life. One of the things that I have learned is to be patient, and to be consistent and determined to reach my goal. I do not have a time frame to reach it. I just have a goal that I know someday I will be able to reach.
I am working on controlling my overall intake of fruits, this week was much better. I also wanted to mention that I have hypothyroidism, and my thyroid levels are not good. My medication had to be adjusted but it takes a while to kick in, and it takes a while too to know if it is the right dosage, so, that could be another reason why my weight stayed the same. I want to say thanks to all of you for your great advices, for cheering me up, and for sharing your experiences with me.
Thank you!!
Just a recap: Started 4:3 almost three weeks ago (2 wks plus 5 days). I had lost 24.8 pounds on my own before this.
1st week did three full fast days, two consecutive ones and the other one at the end of the week. Results: lost 2.2 pounds.
2nd week struggled with hunger, tried to fast several times but did not. Ate as a wild animal and with all your positive energy you guys sent my way, I was able to do one full fast day. Results: gained 1 pound (It was a gain, but happy with the results).
3rd. week: did two full fast consecutive days, and another one yesterday. Weeks for me start on Wednesdays. So today stepped on the scale. Results: Stayed the same.
After this summary, I just want to say that I am happy with this WOE. After losing the almost 25 pounds on my own, I reached a healthy weight right before starting this. I know that weight loss is not linear, and starts to slow down as one has less to lose. I feel great, I feel healthy, I feel in control. The flexibility the program offers is just what I like the most. I did not struggle this third week at all during the fasting days, and I love that, the fact that I do not have to be a slave to the food to live my life. One of the things that I have learned is to be patient, and to be consistent and determined to reach my goal. I do not have a time frame to reach it. I just have a goal that I know someday I will be able to reach.
I am working on controlling my overall intake of fruits, this week was much better. I also wanted to mention that I have hypothyroidism, and my thyroid levels are not good. My medication had to be adjusted but it takes a while to kick in, and it takes a while too to know if it is the right dosage, so, that could be another reason why my weight stayed the same. I want to say thanks to all of you for your great advices, for cheering me up, and for sharing your experiences with me.
Thank you!!
Sue. 
