Hi @jay52 - there are a fair number of people who drift away from fasting and regain, only to return to it because they know that it feels right for them - and they're successful when they reboot.
As per the others, 50lbs is a big number to start off with as a goal - but, if it's broken down into 5 lbs targets, then it's so much more achievable and motivating. You just string several 5 lbs losses together and you're at your goal. (I say this blithely - but there were times when I lost so slowly that I had to break my target down into 3 lbs increments. I've shed 60lbs overall, so, I still got there.)
To echo others, visit the forum often, even if you don't always feel up to posting. It may well help to keep you on-track for what you're doing and sometimes people are discussing items that may be relevant to you and your circumstances. There's always a 'Fasting Today' thread, like today's and that can be helpful on a FD:
fasting-today-f8/fasting-today-monday-20th-october-14-t13294.htmlGood Luck - any questions, speak up, there are plenty of fasting veterans about this place and there ought to be someone who can assist you or provide a pointer.
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