Ready to Rock IF
Posted: 28 Sep 2016, 23:35
I'm 46yo. Been feeling mentally foggy lately so I went to the doctor, he ordered some blood tests, and it turns out I am starting menopause, my cholesterol is 243 (should be under 200) and my LDL (bad) cholesterol is 169 (should be under 129). So I have made a short term goal to lose 20lbs and fix my cholesterol situation, and I think intermittent fasting will work well for me. (I've done fasting & various cleanses before with success, so I know the territory, and the mental blocks shouldn't be an issue for me. I also know that calorie restrictive diets or diets where you have to track calories or macros very closely do not work for me.)
My plan is to fast 2-3 days per week, exercise 3 days per week, and do yoga 2 days per week.
Today:
Fasting until 8pm (24 hrs)
Supplements: Lysine+, Ashwaganda,
Drinks: Herbal teas + lemon water + water
So far (1:30pm) just slight headache. Could be caffeine withdrawal, could be my neighbor's mock orange tree going off! Not feeling hungry. Energy is fine.
Feeling positive & excited.
Food: 9-10pm Sweet potato curry soup with spinach, an apple, and 1/2 a GTs kombucha
Exercise: 30min yoga
My plan is to fast 2-3 days per week, exercise 3 days per week, and do yoga 2 days per week.
Today:
Fasting until 8pm (24 hrs)
Supplements: Lysine+, Ashwaganda,
Drinks: Herbal teas + lemon water + water
So far (1:30pm) just slight headache. Could be caffeine withdrawal, could be my neighbor's mock orange tree going off! Not feeling hungry. Energy is fine.
Feeling positive & excited.
Food: 9-10pm Sweet potato curry soup with spinach, an apple, and 1/2 a GTs kombucha
Exercise: 30min yoga