I did intermittent fasting about 9 years ago paired with a Low Carb diet and it helped me lose over 200lbs in approx 16 months. (minimal exercise). I have fluctuated weight since because I have a volatile relationship with food and in the past have had difficulty staying on track or being responsible with my eating habits.
No excuses! At the end of 2017 I had gotten back to hefty territory (280ish) and had to make a change. I started again in January with about 13-16 hour fast window and 1200 calories daily, lower carb (no sugars/grains/restriction on refined food (200G protein) with 6 days of heavy lifting and have dropped approx 45lbs. Often times I feel like shit when I have cheat meals or drink booze but my body seems to be metabolizing food much better than it ever has. I have consistent gains in my exercises, tons more energy and clothing is fitting excellent. It's nice when people you see every day take notice and ask how they can also make a change. I am 10 weeks out from my wedding and I am going to try to squeak out another 20lb weight loss. (2lb/week) while maintaining and growing muscle mass. Best of luck to everyone in this thread and kudos to those making meaningful changes!
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