Wellness Journey

My thoughts about my journey to a better and healthier me.

[chunli72]

Week 4 of IF/Keto

Didnt drop any weight, however, I dropped one pant size already.

Started at: size 14

Now: Size 12

1st Goal: Size 8

2nd Goal: Size 6

Final Goal: Size 4

Current weight is 180lbs

Next Goal weight: 170lbs (Feb 1st)- I hope to get there sooner than later

[chunli72]

2 week weigh in

Ok so it has been 2 weeks on IF and Keto.

I started out at 190lbs

Today I am 180lbs

If I keep this up, I will be at 170lbs by the beginning of Feb 1st

Goal for next week is 175lbs.

[chunli72]

Almost Done

1/8/2018

I have 6 more hours to go to complete this 50 hrs prolonged fast. My first one yet. Woohoo!!!!

[chunli72]

Will Power

1/7/2018

So tough to fast when the family has dinner while I am home. I know I can get through it when the family is done, but while the food is being made, makes this way of eating (or not eating) very tough. 

[chunli72]

1/7 Random thought

Ok so I’m contemplating on going to the gym or not. I mean I’m getting up early to hit the gym in a fasted state tomorrow. I’m thinking that resting tonight will be ok since I’m not eating again till tomorrow night.

Right now, I’m almost at 24 hrs fasted.

Here we go!!!

[chunli72]

Welcome to 2018

1/7/2018 Week 1

Ok so what happened to me? Well I was laid off at VZW back in 2015. It came suddenly and this has caused me to gain so much weight back. I went from 138 to now a whopping 190lbs. What?! So what do I plan to do? I plan on going back on the IF (daily 23:1) and PF (Prolonged Fast-once a month) and the Keto diet. I plan on losing 50lbs this year. Yes I am giving myself a full year to lose this weight. I would ove to lose more but I am just going to be happy to get back to my pants that I used to wear (size 2-4). I have increased my pant size into a comfy size 14. WTF?!

I know that it will take me some time, but I am willing to see what will happen to me. I am trying something new (PG) for the first time. I have been listening, watching YouTube videos, and have read some great books to help me along the way. I have also joined some great groups on FB to get my support when I need it.

I know how to lose the weight, all I need to do is be patient with myself. And to love and trust the process.

I started this week and have already 1lbs. I plan on weighing in on Sunday of every week to keep me on track and help me stay focused. Here are my numbers:

Goal weight: 140lbs

Starting weight: 190lbs

Current weight: 189lbs (this will hopefully change next Sunday)

[chunli72]

3 days till NWM2013

Current weight is 136.5 Goal by Race Day is 135 Current pant size is still size 4 Thoughts: Honestly don't think that I'll reach my weight loss goal by race day. However, I am trying a low carb week to help me with that last 1.5 lbs. I am burning more in my workouts versus what I take in. I am finding that my runs are stronger and I have more stamina while fasting. I don't think I will stop this way of eating because I am at the size and weight I like to be at. My ultimate goal is 125lbs but I think I could get to 115lbs if I really wanted to. My friend Sherri is the same size as myself and she is aiming for 115lbs. Personally, I think I wear the weight well because I have more muscle definition. I already know that I will never give up running even after the race. Future goals: To be at 125lbs by November 25th this year. That's 12.5lbs away. I would love to be at 115lbs by January 1st, 2014. This will ensure that whatever weight I gain from the holidays will have little negative effect on my waist line. I have decided that I don't want to be higher than a size 4 in pants. I would like my size 4's to be looser than they are right now. Currently, they are snug. So more loose, would make me extremely happy. Here's to the rest of the year. :)

[chunli72]

Progress 10/1

Someone asked me how long I was on Fast 5 and How much I have lost. When I figured that on 10/8, I would be on Fast 5 for 12 weeks and I have lost a total of 27lbs and have dropped from a size 12 pants to now a size 4 pants. When I average the amount of weight loss I will have lost 2.25 lbs per week if I didn't lose anymore weight till 10/8 (7 more days from now). I expect to lose a total of at least 2 more pounds by 10/8 that will be a 2.41lb loss per week. So of course since I am such a maniac let's push for a 3lb loss in the next 7 days. It will bring me to 135lbs. Ok so my next goal of 135 should happen by 10/8. I will be happy with 135 by 10/11. What am I going to do to accomplish this: -Eat within 1000 calories and/or go by the appetite, which is usually lower that the caloric amount. -Run everyday!!! -Only 1 cheat meal per week versus 2 meals per week -Irene

[chunli72]

Update for Sept 27, 2013

Weight is not 138lbs Total weight lost since Fast-5 is 27lbs Pant Size progress: went from a tight size 12 to a size 4 today Today Ran 12 miles in 2hrs and 36min. I have only 13 more pounds to reach my goal of 125lbs. I feel great and am so excited that this diet is working for me and I dont ever see myself stopping the Fast-5 diet. Next weeks goal is a 2lb loss: 10/4: 136 10/11: 134 10/18: 132 10/25: 130 11/1: 128 11/8: 126 11/15: 124 (1lb past the goal of 125) Here's to hoping I get there.

[chunli72]

Weigh in on first day back in the gym

It was 09/15 @ 6:30am I weighed in at 141.5!!!! That's a 3.5 lb loss while being away from the gym, camping and not staying within my calorie count. I was and am still amazed. I did do a 2 mile run and 30 minutes on the Elliptical, and 30 minutes of weight training. Went for a consult with a client that night Dinner was from 5pm-10pm: Tuna with may Cheese stick 1/2c pistachios 2 HB eggs 1 shrimp burrito With chips Weighed in today 09/16 @ 8:30am at 142.5lbs. Still a gain of 1 lb from yesterday but overall a still 2.5 lbs loss for the week. I think it's safe to say that I will reach my goal for this Friday to be 140lbs. Hopefully a 2.5 loss. Focus this week is to do the 20:3 diet. Eat the heavier meal early in the window, drink the ACV, more water, one cup of coffee with cream at night, stay within 1100 calories Update later this week. Goals: 09/20: 140 09/27: 138 10/4: 136 10/11: 134 10/18: 132 10/25: 130 11/01: 128 11/08: 126 11/15: 124

[chunli72]

09/14 camping debrief

Weight before camping:145lbs :) Camping experience was interesting. Not looking forward to doing it again. I'm sure if we fixed the cooking situation and the Spencer tantrums to a minimum then, I think it would have been better. Lorin gave me a hard time every morning for breakfast cause he wanted me to eat. Kept telling me he was concerned abt me. I think he just felt bad that he cooked so much and not a lot was eaten, so he guilted me and he won for one day...I'm still beating myself up for it. The week was filled with eating way over my calorie count and eating sugary sweets (chocolate bars, graham crackers, and marshmallows). Now, I'm back and we have no water heater and the kids haven't had a bath for two days. Yuck! I, afraid to weigh myself cause I wasn't able to go for a run all 7 days away from home. And when we got back, I was so exhausted that I didn't even workout for three days since we got home. Tomorrow, I'm hoping to get at least a 10 mile run in. And tonight hopefully, an elliptical workout. I'm hoping the water heater gets fixed by Lorin...hoping, wishing....please oh please!!! I'm hoping to weigh in at 143 this next Friday...I would be pleased if I get weighed in at 141....crossing my fingers. Until race day I'm going to move into a 21:3 diet with a window from 6pm-9pm daily...maybe earlier for the weekend...but essentially a 21:3 diet. Race day goal weight is 135lbs...I thinks it's doable...but I will be happy with 137lbs...I so want to be a size 4 again..I think my running will definitely improve because of the weight loss. I'm so thankful for finding Fast5 diet...it has changed my life and how I look at food. I still have my food addictions, which is why fast 5 is so good for someone like me. May not be for everyone, but I know it works for me. Anyway...I will be updating soon enough... I'm glad I'm back to civilization.. -Irene

[chunli72]

Weigh in on 09/05/2013

Weighed in at 146 :) Going camping from Saturday 09/07-09/13 I'm dreading that I will break my diet pattern and gain all my weight back. It has been hard to get to where I'm at, and then to be camping and then ruin it. I want to relax, but I also and afraid to break my pattern. Also, all my friends there will be judging me if I don't eat at the same times as them. I know I'm going to have to explain to them abt this diet. I'm already planning on what I will say. Meals: Saturday: brats with baked beans, wine Sunday: chicken legs and BBQ sauce , baked beans and wine Monday: soup, bread etc Tuesday: burgers, chili with beans, s'mores Wednesday: brats with baked beans Thursday: burgers Friday: bacon burgers and cheese.. I hope this works out...no counting calories for this week. Just go by appetite...

[chunli72]

Weigh in at 09/04/2013

146.5 Hopefully we get to our 10 pound goal by the end of the month. Going camping next week...hopefully can still lose 2 pounds while away from home and from working out. :)

[chunli72]

New Goals for Month of Sept 2013

08/30: 146 09/06: 144 09/13: 142 09/20: 140 09/27: 138 10/04: 136

[chunli72]

F5 Day 44

Finally moved the scale today...lost 1 lb....I am now 148.5 Goal for 8/26 is now 146.5. Exactly 2 lbs below today...I hope I get there. I tested at moderate in the Ketosis Strip Test today. Trying to stay Low-carb till next week. Once I reach 136.5, I will allow for a Cheat Day... What I will eat within the window: -Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger (Carl's Jr)-1100 cals -Apple Fritter Doughnut-450 cals -A Pint of Ben Jerry's Brownie Chocolate Ice Cream-2400 cals Alright, I am back on track!!! Got plans when I reach my milestone...:)

[chunli72]

F5 Day 41

Finally lost the weight I gained from the Cheat Days...I'm back to 149.5 Come on 147....Let's get there :)

[chunli72]

Fast 5 Day 40

No More Cheat Days!!! Instead of going from 149.5 lbs to 146.6 lbs, I went up back to 152.5 lbs.

I plan on going with Atkins way of eating in my eating window. I plan on being in Ketosis in the next 5 days.

It set me back by 1 week. My goal this week is back to 149.5 by 08/26/2013.

Here are the next few goals:

08/26/2013: 149.5

09/02/2013: 147.5 (Reached on 08/26)

09/09/2013: 145.5 (Pleased)

09/16/2013: 143.5

09/23/2013: 141.5

09/30/2013: 139.5 (Ecstatic)

10/07/2013: 137.5

10/14/2013: 135.5 (Overjoyed)

10/21/2013: 133.5

10/28/2013: 131.5 (Elated)

11/04/2013: 129.5 (Amazed and Content)

Updates to come…

-Irene