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I did a round of TRF during vacation last month and am on day 2 (?) of another now. I dont remember if I ate normally yesterday... maybe the day before. I'll be able to tell which day I ate normally by how I feel tomorrow morning.

I'm not counting calories or using my food tracker app this round. Probably 350-ish calories today. 23 hour fast. No biggie. 👍

SW: 154.2 (3/15/22)
CW: 135.8 actual progress, I havent gotten below 137 in >2 years. Possibly not for 5 years.
GW: 125
 

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9th TRF/FMD cycle

I did 220 calories per day, 16:8 TRF.

I messed up and got myself dehydrated the first day, so I added electrolyte to my water bottle the second day. Refeed today.

My pain from Lipedema is 90% gone. Hugs don't hurt! My goal weight might be too high for my current body composition. We'll see when I get there...

This time, 220 calories looks like
1 cup carrots
1/2 cup broccoli
1/2 cup cottage cheese, 4% milkfat
1 mandarin orange

SW: 154.2 (3/15/22)
CW: 132.6
GW: 125
 

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I gained weight starting September 2022 after DS15 was suspended from school. He has been out of school for 3 months now. 😖 I gained quickly at first from emotional eating but have maintained around 143#. I have had an increase in lipedema pain and sharp increase in musculoskeletal pain, which has affected my mobility and energy. Gotta lose the weight so I can feel like myself.

I'm restarting some FMD. I plan to do a few FMD cycles each month - between full moon and new moon.

Here's my starting point for cycle 10:

SW: 154.2 (3/15/22)
CW: 141.6 (net gain 9# in 12 weeks)
GW: 125
 

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I gained weight starting September 2022 after DS15 was suspended from school. He has been out of school for 3 months now. 😖 I gained quickly at first from emotional eating but have maintained around 143#. I have had an increase in lipedema pain and sharp increase in musculoskeletal pain, which has affected my mobility and energy. Gotta lose the weight so I can feel like myself.

I'm restarting some FMD. I plan to do a few FMD cycles each month - between full moon and new moon.

Here's my starting point for cycle 10:

SW: 154.2 (3/15/22)
CW: 141.6 (net gain 9# in 12 weeks)
GW: 125
Good luck!!!
 

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I gained weight starting September 2022 after DS15 was suspended from school. He has been out of school for 3 months now. 😖 I gained quickly at first from emotional eating but have maintained around 143#. I have had an increase in lipedema pain and sharp increase in musculoskeletal pain, which has affected my mobility and energy. Gotta lose the weight so I can feel like myself.

I'm restarting some FMD. I plan to do a few FMD cycles each month - between full moon and new moon.

Here's my starting point for cycle 10:

SW: 154.2 (3/15/22)
CW: 141.6 (net gain 9# in 12 weeks)
GW: 125

it can be such a constant battle (and especially now with many foods being really available and constantly pushed). i live in a house with a pusher, but i'm getting better at saying no because i can tell now how much better i feel where i am at compared to where i was last year. that perhaps can help you to recall how much better you feel and give you a bit of a boost in being able to say no more often (to your own compulsions and to others when they push food at you).

some friends just gave us a lot of food/candy and it's going to be a challenge but i'm hoping i can stay out of it other than a few bites a day. a few bites is still possibly 100 calories or more so i have to adjust everything else. this time of the year i want to eat everything because of the cold and also being less busy outside so more time inside where the easy food is at. outside i have to pick it to get it. :)

good luck! keep at it! :)
 

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I feel for those of you who have weight concerns. Its just never been a problem for me personally. Lucky I guess -- plus I don't have a desire to keep up with all that "stuff". :lol:
 

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I say not a problem because not a health issue!! IF IT WERE I'd be on it. But I've never reached 120# in my lifetime, even with 2 pregnancies. However, I appreciate the control it takes for those who have to manage weight. My DGD has always had a weight that is way too high for her body...she lost 80# 2 yrs ago and while far healthier now, could lose 50. Its her choice. Healthier eating would serve her well! Some bodies don't work with you.
 

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some friends just gave us a lot of food/candy and it's going to be a challenge but i'm hoping i can stay out of it other than a few bites a day.
Can you freeze the candy? I've heard of people doing that with Halloween candy.

My mom sent a box of specialty chocolates. I'm amazed there are any left 😅 I put the box out of sight (out of mind) for a couple days. I got it out tonight. I was already fasting though. DH had a truffle. I like the malted milk balls but DH doesn't, so they'll be there when I want one.
 

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