Fasting for Health and Weight Loss

[AlaskaMoose]

Pool closed for 2 weeks and gained 3 lbs. (162 -> 165). Somehow got a box of free donuts sitting on the counter and avoiding at all costs (despite temptation). Waiting for pool to reopen to get back to normal wt. Trying long walks in the meantime.

Yes, my sweet tooth and the wrong carbs is what gets me in trouble.

 

[Richard8655]

Yes, my sweet tooth and the wrong carbs is what gets me in trouble.

Couldn't agree more. When sweet goodies become rewards for completing difficult tasks, that's when I get into trouble.

 

[Huntn]

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.

 

[Richard8655]

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.