Woohoo the Metal Monster and I are best mates again after a nice drop into the 66s this morning. It was a loss of .8 which I'm very happy with considering it hasnt been a full week since last weigh. Maybe this fasting thing isnt as bad as I thought ..... (only joking!!)
My fasting post generated quite a few commnets and mostly of agreement which doesnt surprise me. Whilst it may agree with some people in some form or other, for those of us doing higher volumes of aerobic exercise and / or endurance training, the right food in the right amounts and at the right times is essential. But even with that aside, I'm just not willing to go backwards to a state of restriction and deprivation. It never helped me achieve long term weight loss, let alone maintenance so for me its in the "dosent work, dont go there" basket.
This morning I enjoyed a well earned rest day with a sleep in that was 1 hour and 20 minutes past my usual weekday waking time. Oh BLISS!! I have 2 easy runs over the weekend (40-50 mins and 1 hour) before my training cranks back up next week. Bring it on. After tonight, we have a quiet weekend on the social front which I'll really enjoy. It'll be nice to finish it rested and relaxed with a few jobs done and start the new week on top of things.
Finally as we all travel our individual journeys towards improved fitness and / or leanness I just want to remind us that we are not alone. If you are going through a bad patch, extend a hand and ask for help. There will always be someone there to support you in some way - even if its just lending an ear to listen. Similarly if you are riding the crest of a wave you can help others through your posititve communication and modeling of positive behaviours. This can be really motivating to somebody who is struggling to get on a similar good footing.
So my message is seek help, share, support and strengthen our ties so that we all succeed in this together.
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Great work on the weight loss Magda, and nice message!
ReplyDeleteHey Magda
ReplyDeleteI missed commenting on your fasting post so thought Id lay catch up now.
It was great to see the comments, I was actually one of the 'I couldn't think of anything worse' camp, UNTIL I actually tried it for myself (the only way to know how it feels for you personally).
I actually didn't do full 24 hours, normally 18-20 and I worked it to suit and so the fast ended and I could have my family meal.
I started with one per week and then a few weeks did two. I had good results not only on the scales but with clarity of mind, my energy was good and I didn't find anything compromised nor did I feel deprived or restricted.
Also I didn't follow a 'trend' I had read quite a bit of research about fasting and decided to try it for myself.
Obviously I'm not fasting now (Whilst pregnant) and may not do it again but it was all positive for ME so I wouldn't not do it again.
Great to see everyones opinions and as always different things work for different people, just like I couldn't eat chicken and green beans again in my whole life :)
Well done on the loss, what Id give to see the 66's!!!
Well done!
ReplyDeleteLook over your shoulder, I'm right behind you!
Great post, and so true we all need to draw on each other's strengths.
xoxox
Thanks Charlotte.
ReplyDeleteHey Shar I'm glad you posted a different perspective on fasting and how it worked for you. I understand that now you're just growing a healthy baby so stop dreaming about the 66s LOL.
Hello there right behind me :-)