Yes, my sweet tooth and the wrong carbs is what gets me in trouble.
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Fasting for Health and Weight Loss
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Couldn't agree more. When sweet goodies become rewards for completing difficult tasks, that's when I get into trouble.
Started Fasting protocol in March 2025, weighing 228LB. Rate loss weight is minimal now, but still happening.
9Sep- Weight: 181LB, (-47lb). Waist 37" (-7), Hips 38" (-6), Thigh 21" (-2), Upper Arms 12" (no change despite a lot of weight work and consuming protein powder. It has to do with age. The Goal is 175LBs or when the damned HIGI station at the Grocery stops telling me I'm overweight...
Per week: 1 Day in gym 90min doing mat and resistance weight training, and 2 days a week in the pool swimming approx 2000 yards per session.
9Sep- Weight: 181LB, (-47lb). Waist 37" (-7), Hips 38" (-6), Thigh 21" (-2), Upper Arms 12" (no change despite a lot of weight work and consuming protein powder. It has to do with age. The Goal is 175LBs or when the damned HIGI station at the Grocery stops telling me I'm overweight...
Per week: 1 Day in gym 90min doing mat and resistance weight training, and 2 days a week in the pool swimming approx 2000 yards per session.
Started Fasting protocol in March 2025, weighing 228LB. Rate loss weight is minimal now, but still happening.
9Sep- Weight: 181LB, (-47lb). Waist 37" (-7), Hips 38" (-6), Thigh 21" (-2), Upper Arms 12" (no change despite a lot of weight work and consuming protein powder. It has to do with age. The Goal is 175LBs or when the damned HIGI station at the Grocery stops telling me I'm overweight...
Per week: 1 Day in gym 90min doing mat and resistance weight training, and 2 days a week in the pool swimming approx 2000 yards per session.
2000 yards is a great lap swim workout. I'm now at 100 laps (25 yard pool) 5 days a week. But it's my main and only exercise as I don't do the gym (I should). Swimming is the only thing that keeps weight under control. But long walks occasionally in the neighborhood too. Apple Watch exercise apps help motivate and keep track.
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I am not an expert by any means, but the only way to tell-for certain- if you are "running low" on vitamins and minerals is by a comprehensive blood analysis. Some health insurances cover most of the cost for the lab tests once per year. As for understanding how vitamins and minerals affect your health, there are numerous medical videos that relate to how vitamins and minerals affect your health available at YouTube.
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Fasting is truly beneficial. I'm a Muslim. We fast for 30 days, from Ramadan to Ramadan. During Ramadan, we don't worry about food, weight gain, or exercise. I lose 7 kilos (15 pounds) every year during Ramadan. I also get rid of the swelling in my face. You gain self-control. It's not just about eating and drinking. You also stay away from adult-oriented things