Intermittent Fasting -- April, 2008 - Page 8

meeha · 04-18-2008, 08:18 AM

Now for my question to you all...............................

Why are you doing IF and how has it helped you?

I'll answer first, I was reading Missalissa post and she made reference to IF so I came over to this thread and checked it out, read the articles and thought I'd give it a shot.

In the beginning I was like this can't be healthy, I am going to be so weak and starved by the time my window open.

It has helped me b/c I have never been a breakfast person and surprisingly to myself it has helped me with my cravings.I don't have to worry about what I am going to take for lunch or cook for breakfast. I focus on drinking my water during my fast (getting up to a gallon on some days) and during my window I eat until I am satisfied and I'm done I don't binge like I use to.

I only find it harder to do on the weekends b/c I am in the house so I eat 3 meals on the weekends or maybe I'll consider opening my window sooner.

For now it is working and I feel great!!

BrandNewMe2004 · 04-18-2008, 08:21 AM

Forgot to test my blood sugar this morning before starting on my coffee. I was up til 2am and up before 9, so I'm not running at optimal brain power. LOL.
Last night I was having that starving-even-though-I-also-feel-like-I've-eaten-the-whole-kitchen feeling, like I really could have gone for some carbs.. I decided to be late for a meeting so I could sit down and eat some dinner - Red Enchilada Chicken from Linda's website. OMG. It was perfect. Hit the spot and I felt amazing after that. I'm looking forward to having some for my break-fast as well.

Have a good IF day y'all.

Missalissa · 04-18-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fjeld

your DD seems to be handling it just fine.

Yes, it's amazing how fast our bodies start toning up once one makes the effort.

How are your energy levels on IF and about when do you open/close your window? And how is it working maintaining on IF?

My energy levels are great on IF. My usual window is 4 pm to 9 pm (or there abouts, give or take an hour) daily except for Mondays and Wednesdays. I open my window at 11 am to 4 pm on those days because of kickboxing. Even now, because it can be so intense, it makes me

to eat before or after.

Maintaining is going good now that I quit jacking with it. With IF, I really don't have to watch my carbs too closely. Where I get in trouble is when I do something stupid like trying to eat carbarge outside my window

!

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Originally Posted by LowCarbRachel

Hey all...still stressed and still eating badly. I just can't get a grip on it right now. At least I am still exercising.

Sorry you are still stressing. Hopefully it will get better soon. You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for chickie. Just hang tough, you'll make it!

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Originally Posted by Ragdoll24

Missalissa What type of strength training are you doing? Are you following a DVD or go to a class or just making up your own program. Can't wait to see your new photo

I've been using a combination of my total gym and some DVDs by Joyce Vedral. DD calls her the evil woman cuz apparently I talk ugly when I'm doing her workouts!

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Originally Posted by meeha

Actually I have only been doing IF faithfully for 2 weeks now
No I lost the initial weight by eating 3 meals a day with Atkins

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Okay I was on another message board and came acros this IF thread that this young lady started and the backlash she received was crazy!! I mean she was just saying that it works for her and she posted some info on the subject. Folks were just coming at her with it's unhealthy and you're starving yourself etc... and if you're looking for support here you're not going to get it b/c we're all about doing Atkins by the book.

The poor girl just stopped posting after that, I am like those of us who follow Atkins of all people should know what it's like to have people in our ear all the time telling us what we're doing is unhealthy so one would think they would have a little more compassion. My thing is if someone is doing a plan that is working for them even if I don't agree with it what right do I have to bash them b/c of their choice. It made me mad!

This is one of the reasons that I am very relutant to say anything about IF to people. Somehow, telling people you go without eating just freaks people out and they start preaching. If they would just look at the science to back it up, they would realize we are on the cutting edge of something great!

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Originally Posted by meeha

Now for my question to you all...............................

Why are you doing IF and how has it helped you?

For now it is working and I feel great!!

When I found one of the earlier threads on IF, I was doing strictly Atkins. I was fascinated by what I was reading and starting looking up everything I could find on IF. When I incorporated IF with Atkins, I was trying it for 2 reasons: #1 as an experiment, #2 the health benefits really intrigued me.

What I discovered was I felt fabulous on IF. I also found out that I could add back in Atkins legal items (esp nuts for me) and be fine. With just doing Atkins, nuts stalled me big time. With IF, I could have them and still lose. I was still getting plenty of calories with IF. That was never a problem. My biggest issue was that I've always been a big eater. With IF, I could have my large meal and a snack, get my calories and never feel deprived.

One of the things I didn't count on was how good food would taste with IF. I started getting very picky about what I would eat. I started thinking if I am going to break my fast it is going to be with something that tastes good and is good for me.

So then, I got to playing around with it. I tried incorporating CAD into the mix for social situations. I could do Atkins, and have a CAD type RM for social situations, and still lose weight. That's when I realized I had found the key for me. I knew I could make it and maintain. It's only when I screw around and try to do something outside of my window that I get in trouble.

I told some of my family about IF at Thanksgiving. Recently, my dad has started doing it. He sent me an email just going on and on about how good he felt. I was so proud, because he too has a weight problem, and now he was seeing the health benefits of it too.

Sorry for posting a whole book here!

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Originally Posted by BrandNewMe2004

Forgot to test my blood sugar this morning before starting on my coffee. I was up til 2am and up before 9, so I'm not running at optimal brain power. LOL.
Last night I was having that starving-even-though-I-also-feel-like-I've-eaten-the-whole-kitchen feeling, like I really could have gone for some carbs.. I decided to be late for a meeting so I could sit down and eat some dinner - Red Enchilada Chicken from Linda's website. OMG. It was perfect. Hit the spot and I felt amazing after that. I'm looking forward to having some for my break-fast as well.

Have a good IF day y'all.

! I'm proud of you girlfriend!

sazzie · 04-18-2008, 09:04 AM

Happy Friday, All

Rachel I know you will be fine, but sorry you have to go through this emotional upheaval. I have faith in you, gf!!

fjeld, I follow Abraham-Hicks and find that a lot of what is said resonates truth.

Why are you doing IF and how has it helped you?

Meeha, I started IF back in November 2007, and it immediately clicked for me as I've never been a morning eater. I felt comfortable with IF, and even though I never usually ate after 7 pm, it allowed me to choose my foods more carefully within the 5 hour window.

Today, I am a lot more flexible with my eating window, going 6-7 hours, but what IF did (and sometimes still does) for me is give me the structure I sometimes need.

Went to the physiatrist yesterday and had extensive nerve testing done, and the conclusion was that I do not have carpal tunnel syndrome. The testing also showed that my nerve impulses from the spine and neck are not only clean, but 'pristine' (doctor's quote). He's a bit baffled!

So, the mystery continues surrounding the numbness and weakness in my hand, and so I will be seeing the surgeon who did the procedure on my right shoulder in '04. That appointment is next Thursday. I suspect after having spoken with his office on several occasions that physical therapy will be scripted. So, on we go, and I know this will be remedied easily.

It's a beautiful day here, so am going to spend sometime outdoors soaking up some Vitamin D.

to everyone else...........

Cya all a bit later.

sazzie · 04-18-2008, 09:10 AM

Missalissa,

I was a bit slow in submitting my post, and then yours came up........

Didn't realize, or had forgotten that you too, have a Total Gym. Now that I've been given the green light for exercise again, I'll be able to use mine once more.

I LOVE my Total Gym!!

Missalissa · 04-18-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sazzie

Missalissa,

I was a bit slow in submitting my post, and then yours came up........

Didn't realize, or had forgotten that you too, have a Total Gym. Now that I've been given the green light for exercise again, I'll be able to use mine once more.

I LOVE my Total Gym!!

I had gotten lax about using mine until I moved right into the middle of my dining room floor. Now I trip over getting to the kitchen!

I hope they figure out what is going on with your nerves!

Ragdoll24 · 04-18-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeha

Now for my question to you all...............................Why are you doing IF and how has it helped you?It has helped me b/c I have never been a breakfast person and surprisingly to myself it has helped me with my cravings.I don't have to worry about what I am going to take for lunch or cook for breakfast. I focus on drinking my water during my fast (getting up to a gallon on some days) and during my window I eat until I am satisfied and I'm done I don't binge like I use to.!!

meeha I have been doing IF since late August 07 or early Sept. 07. When I saw it mentioned on the LCF thread & read about FAST5 I knew it was for me since like you I have never been a breakfast person. As Missalissa stated I am now much pickier on choosing delicious foods to break my fast with. I also occasionally do a CAD reward meal within my window for special dinners out. I do FAST5 for the health benefits - I feel great eating like this. It also helps with control of grazing all day when I was previously only doing LC.
For the past few weeks, I have been breaking my fast with an Egg Cream & later will have my main meal of the day. I also have a few squares of dark chocolate for dessert. If I get hungry once my window closes I have a decaf coffee or stretch my window a bit and add another Egg Cream or a tablespoon or two of peanut butter.

meeha · 04-18-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sazzie

Went to the physiatrist yesterday and had extensive nerve testing done, and the conclusion was that I do not have carpal tunnel syndrome. The testing also showed that my nerve impulses from the spine and neck are not only clean, but 'pristine' (doctor's quote). He's a bit baffled!

So, the mystery continues surrounding the numbness and weakness in my hand, and so I will be seeing the surgeon who did the procedure on my right shoulder in '04. That appointment is next Thursday. I suspect after having spoken with his office on several occasions that physical therapy will be scripted. So, on we go, and I know this will be remedied easily.

It's a beautiful day here, so am going to spend sometime outdoors soaking up some Vitamin D.

to everyone else...........

Cya all a bit later.

Well that's good news that it isn't carpal tunnel, I really hope you can find some reflief soon.

Ragdoll24 · 04-18-2008, 12:10 PM

Sazzie So happy to hear that the Dr. found all your nerve testing results at excellent levels. Maybe the PT is just what you need.

Barbara

sazzie · 04-18-2008, 12:21 PM

Thank you Meeha Missalissa and Barbara for your well wishes.

Wow, I just got in from an hour of meditating out in the sun, and now I feel like I could go to sweet dreamland.

Have to forego any thought of a nap, though, cause my eldest daughter called, and she and her husband will be coming in tonight for a long weekend.

Thought I'd check in here first before going to the store for some extra things to have in for the weekend.

If I don't get back, you all have a great weekend.

BrandNewMe2004 · 04-18-2008, 10:21 PM

I found myself feeling sorry for myself tonight. Family and I went out for dinner and our original place we'd chosen was packed w/ a huge wait, and DS was already on the edge of too cranky, so we kept driving and found a different place that wasn't so crowded. Never been there, wasn't prepared for menu choices. It's that time of the month, and I've been in a piss-poor mood today anyway. I started bemoaning the fact that I couldn't have the carbage choices. DH ordered a regular soda, DD ordered a cheesy potato soup, etc. I did have a great dinner, but I just felt really bad for being Diabetic. DS ended up throwing a tantrum while we were there, so I took him outside and DH finished up and brought leftovers home. I bought some new CarbSmart ice cream tonight, so finally sat down to my dinner - substituted grilled for fried shrimp, grilled chicken, and a steak w/ a side of broccoli; had a salad, at the restaurant.. and some chocolate CS ice cream. I feel a bit better. I know I didn't cheat on myself. I started taking a second dose of the Metformin tonight (I'm supposed to be taking two pills but have only been taking one) so I'm hoping it will help my fasting #'s. I've got my plan for how to proceed. I will do my best to stick with it. It's tough, but worth it. I'm sure I'll feel better once AF/TOM is all gone.

fjeld · 04-19-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragdoll24

Jfeld Thanks for posting the Abraham-Hicks "Wouldn't it be wonderful" I'm a believer & this is very helpful. Your very kind words re my photo are sincerely appreciated.

Yes, that is a very helpful tool the Abraham-Hicks have shared with everyone. If I only was as good at using it for myself as telling others to do it

I seem to have to wait until I'm pretty much depressed or desperate about something. It'd be so much easier for me if I used it more often to counter the effects of negative thinking and not so nice self talk.

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Originally Posted by Missalissa

My energy levels are great on IF. My usual window is 4 pm to 9 pm (or there abouts, give or take an hour) daily except for Mondays and Wednesdays. I open my window at 11 am to 4 pm on those days because of kickboxing. Even now, because it can be so intense, it makes me

to eat before or after.

Maintaining is going good now that I quit jacking with it. With IF, I really don't have to watch my carbs too closely. Where I get in trouble is when I do something stupid like trying to eat carbarge outside my window

!

This is great, to be able to "talk" to real people who have been doing IF/Fast-... for a while, and successfully so. Are you still losing weight, or have you reached the weight you prefer?

Kick-boxing sounds very impressive. It's a good thing I have my dog because I wouldn't impress anyone with my kick-boxing moves

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Originally Posted by sazzie

I suspect after having spoken with his office on several occasions that physical therapy will be scripted. So, on we go, and I know this will be remedied easily.

That's good news sazzie

And by the way, I don't do the Shapely Secrets work-out anymore, but I have incorporated a bit of the arm work in my yoga which is really helping. Goes to show that this forum really helps you with getting a little information here and there to tweak and help with your preferred WOE and work-outs.

fjeld · 04-19-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeha

Now for my question to you all...............................

Why are you doing IF and how has it helped you?

I tried IF the first time in the beginning of November last year. I did two whole days (24-36 hours at a time) of IF per week for two weeks and lost enough to button the unbuttonable jeans I mentioned in an earlier post. Right now I'm trying Fast-5 IF.

My reasons for doing IF are the health benefits from not overtaxing your system and that I need to restrict my eating/cravings, I'm a former bulimic. Bulimia was for me just a means of staying slim because I felt totally helpless in handling my constant cravings to eat and overeat. I still have episodes although they are rare. Considering I've binged and purged every day for years and years I guess I'm on my way to recovery now.

Many things have contributed to this; moving to a new place, my SO working from home not giving me much opportunity to be on my own to binge (I'm thinking this is actually key to losing the binge/purge habit), upping my fat intake and eating better overall, using different methods as described by Abraham-Hicks, EFT etc, reading and learning from the Internet and finding forums like this one where you can share ideas, give and share support and experiences.

IF so far seems to work on many levels. It restricts my overeating, helps me deal with cravings (reduces them immensly) and is teaching me about real hunger. My binges were all about carbs and sugar, but I was just as much into "hard core" health food when not binging/purging. Yes, the all or nothing approach: either it's all wheat grass juice, grated carrots and some unpronouncable foreign seed produce (sprouted, of course!) or it's white bread, cookies, cakes, ice cream, sweet chocolate and pounds of sweets and candy all gulped down with half a gallon of soft-drinks etc. I feel like I'm losing this obsessive, restrictive thinking.

With IF when I break fast I reach for fruits and nuts. Carbage is not on my mind. I want good things instinctively. Then for dinner it's the same. Eating carbage seems a waste, I want broccoli and other veggies, shrimps with mayo, salmon, salads, cheese etc etc. I can still want and eat potatoes, pasta etc but not neccessarily and I don't want it to take up too much space from the other good stuff. And before I close my window, I'll have a sandwich and herbal tea, dark chocolate, fruit, berries with cream and nuts or whatever I feel like.

I get to eat until I'm full and satisfied! This is absolutely key to me.

Who knows how IF will work in the long run, it's too soon to tell. And will IF again help me lose those stubborn 3-5 kilos/6-10 pounds that have cemented themselves since I stopped purging and started eating better, but still overeat? I'll let you know when I can button the jeans and mooove

fjeld

Ragdoll24 · 04-19-2008, 02:01 PM

Happy Saturday IFers Just checking in for a quick Hello. The scale isn't being as nice as it could be to me. Yesterday had a small portion of Dreamfields & the scale is almost up a full lb. It's not "fair" since I love pasta but apparently my body doesn't want me eating it.

Barbara

LowCarbRachel · 04-19-2008, 04:21 PM

Hi everyone!

Fjeld, thanks for the words of wisdom.

It is great to think "wouldn't it be wonderful..." At the same time that I understand the philosophy, there are still times when I find myself either needing or wanting to really experience my feelings. I know that sounds crazy...who would want to experience sadness or stress or regret? But, it's the only way I know how to get past it sometimes, feel it, put it out there, and then apply some positive thinking to the situation. I will take a closer look at the book you mentioned tomorrow! Thank you for your kind thoughts.

My eating is not on track. But, I am being consistent with my exercise. Got a little exercise bike to keep at home and having been working out for an hour a day. Goal is 30minutes a day or more, and it's so easy to ride and watch a movie that I find it easy to go for a little bit extra.

There's been another delay in my refinance. Since I haven't used credit for 3.5 years, only one agency was reporting my credit score. So, I had to go and get a store credit card, make a purchase and pay it off so that activity can be reported to the credit agencies. This is going to delay the whole process that much longer, but I am trying to be patient for a better rate.

I am not on IF right now. But, when I started it, it appealed to me because I can easily skip breakfast and I liked the idea of being able to eat WHATEVER I wanted in a five hour window and still lose weight. When I don't eat in the evenings (my window was always about 12-6), I sleep much better.

Okay, got to go and flat iron my hair. My DD and I are going to IKEA tonight to dream about furniture for our townhouse, post refinance! We are going to eat dinner there, which will be yummy. And all the extra walking around will be good for my body, too.

Take care everyone, and I'll see you tomorrow.

Rachel

sweet&sugarfree · 04-19-2008, 07:56 PM

Hi Everyone I am jumping on the IF bandwagon. I think my window is going to be 10-3 because I work night shift. The plan seems really simple and I do enjoy fasting periodically. Cant wait to see how this goes! Molly

carolinasweetie · 04-19-2008, 08:47 PM

SweetnSugarFree ! We are glad to have you with us.....jump right in and make yourself at home......I think you will love this great group !

Just wanted to report I am still staying strong and doing well....my weight is maintaining and I hope to see a lower number on the scale when I do my weigh in tomorrow.....

Jeff and I had a nice date tonight and we are really getting pretty close....he is definitely a special person. I had to kinda call it an earlier night tonight because I have to get up early in the morning and get some work done on my special project, before going to church. But we will be seeing each other again tomorrow evening, so I look forward to that special time.

Glad to see some new folks on the thread ! IF is very special to me and will indeed be my WOE for the rest of my life......it just suits my lifestyle so well, and has worked very well for me on my weight loss journey.

Well gotta run for now and get ready for bed......have a great weekend all !

sweet&sugarfree · 04-19-2008, 09:27 PM

Carolina Thanks for the welcome! Sounds like you had a great date, I love romance! I'm heading to bed soon too to get up early for church. Molly

fjeld · 04-20-2008, 04:00 AM

Rachel - What you're saying does not sound crazy at all. I believe our emotions are very important, they're guiding us it seems.

Like many others I'm better at giving than following my own advice

Anyway, the book/audio book where they describe these techniques is called The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent.

I think my biggest question when it comes to positive thinking is that on a few occassions in my life when I've seen no solution in sight and have not had one single positive thought or emotion in my mind and body, I've received perfect help like from out of nowhere, magically almost.

Hope you and your daughter had a good time at IKEA

sweet&sugarfree

IF is helping me find relief from cravings and from the "eat/graze from waking until going to bed mood".

I hope IF will work well for you.

Ragdoll24 · 04-20-2008, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowCarbRachel

My eating is not on track. But, I am being consistent with my exercise. Got a little exercise bike to keep at home and having been working out for an hour a day. Goal is 30minutes a day or more, and it's so easy to ride and watch a movie that I find it easy to go for a little bit extra.There's been another delay in my refinance. Since I haven't used credit for 3.5 years, only one agency was reporting my credit score. So, I had to go and get a store credit card, make a purchase and pay it off so that activity can be reported to the credit agencies. This is going to delay the whole process that much longer, but I am trying to be patient for a better rate. Rachel

Rachel Very cute picture of you & your daughter. You look terrific. Sorry that your eating is not on track at the moment but

for the exercise. Hopefully the rates will be even lower when the refi can be accomplished.

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Originally Posted by CarolinaSweetie

My weight is maintaining and I hope to see a lower number on the scale when I do my weigh in tomorrow.....Jeff and I had a nice date tonight and we are really getting pretty close....he is definitely a special person

CarolinaSweetie Thanks for being strong for all of us. You keep me on the straight & narrow.

on maintaining & possibly a new # today. Happy to see it's going well with Jeff. You deserve a great man in your life.

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Originally Posted by Molly

I am jumping on the IF bandwagon

Molly, We are so happy to have you here with us. This is a great group - this thread & the great folks on it have been my inspiration & a tremendous help in giving me the staying power to keep on keepin on

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Originally Posted by Jfeld

IF is helping me find relief from cravings and from the "eat/graze from waking until going to bed mood".

Jfeld Thanks for sharing your "journey" with us. I'll be checking out the book on Deliberate Intent. Glad to see that IF is giving you relief from cravings. That's a great plus. KUTGW

I slacked off last week with my walking but intend to get a nice walk in today. I'm a lb up from the signature weight but hopefully the Woosh Fairy will visit this week and take a few extra lbs. when she visits.

Hugs, Barbara

04-18-2008, 08:18 AM	#211
meeha Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 361 Gallery: meeha Stats: 255/205/170 WOE: Controlling The Carbs Start Date: May 2007	Now for my question to you all............................... Why are you doing IF and how has it helped you? I'll answer first, I was reading Missalissa post and she made reference to IF so I came over to this thread and checked it out, read the articles and thought I'd give it a shot. In the beginning I was like this can't be healthy, I am going to be so weak and starved by the time my window open. It has helped me b/c I have never been a breakfast person and surprisingly to myself it has helped me with my cravings.I don't have to worry about what I am going to take for lunch or cook for breakfast. I focus on drinking my water during my fast (getting up to a gallon on some days) and during my window I eat until I am satisfied and I'm done I don't binge like I use to. I only find it harder to do on the weekends b/c I am in the house so I eat 3 meals on the weekends or maybe I'll consider opening my window sooner. For now it is working and I feel great!! __________________ My Weightloss Journal Last edited by meeha : 04-18-2008 at 08:20 AM.

04-18-2008, 08:21 AM	#212
BrandNewMe2004 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 980 Gallery: BrandNewMe2004 WOE: LC w/ IF Start Date: 11/09/08	Forgot to test my blood sugar this morning before starting on my coffee. I was up til 2am and up before 9, so I'm not running at optimal brain power. LOL. Last night I was having that starving-even-though-I-also-feel-like-I've-eaten-the-whole-kitchen feeling, like I really could have gone for some carbs.. I decided to be late for a meeting so I could sit down and eat some dinner - Red Enchilada Chicken from Linda's website. OMG. It was perfect. Hit the spot and I felt amazing after that. I'm looking forward to having some for my break-fast as well. Have a good IF day y'all. __________________ Melissa F.

04-18-2008, 09:04 AM	#214
sazzie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,220 Gallery: sazzie Stats: 162/148/140? WOE: low carb	Happy Friday, All Rachel I know you will be fine, but sorry you have to go through this emotional upheaval. I have faith in you, gf!! fjeld, I follow Abraham-Hicks and find that a lot of what is said resonates truth. Why are you doing IF and how has it helped you? Meeha, I started IF back in November 2007, and it immediately clicked for me as I've never been a morning eater. I felt comfortable with IF, and even though I never usually ate after 7 pm, it allowed me to choose my foods more carefully within the 5 hour window. Today, I am a lot more flexible with my eating window, going 6-7 hours, but what IF did (and sometimes still does) for me is give me the structure I sometimes need. Went to the physiatrist yesterday and had extensive nerve testing done, and the conclusion was that I do not have carpal tunnel syndrome. The testing also showed that my nerve impulses from the spine and neck are not only clean, but 'pristine' (doctor's quote). He's a bit baffled! So, the mystery continues surrounding the numbness and weakness in my hand, and so I will be seeing the surgeon who did the procedure on my right shoulder in '04. That appointment is next Thursday. I suspect after having spoken with his office on several occasions that physical therapy will be scripted. So, on we go, and I know this will be remedied easily. It's a beautiful day here, so am going to spend sometime outdoors soaking up some Vitamin D. to everyone else........... Cya all a bit later. __________________ Gracie PERSISTENCE overcomes RESISTANCE

04-19-2008, 08:47 PM	#227
carolinasweetie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 474 Gallery: carolinasweetie Stats: 216/126/125 to 135 WOE: Atkins 72; Stillmans; M/E and IF Start Date: September 10, 2007	SweetnSugarFree ! We are glad to have you with us.....jump right in and make yourself at home......I think you will love this great group ! Just wanted to report I am still staying strong and doing well....my weight is maintaining and I hope to see a lower number on the scale when I do my weigh in tomorrow..... Jeff and I had a nice date tonight and we are really getting pretty close....he is definitely a special person. I had to kinda call it an earlier night tonight because I have to get up early in the morning and get some work done on my special project, before going to church. But we will be seeing each other again tomorrow evening, so I look forward to that special time. Glad to see some new folks on the thread ! IF is very special to me and will indeed be my WOE for the rest of my life......it just suits my lifestyle so well, and has worked very well for me on my weight loss journey. Well gotta run for now and get ready for bed......have a great weekend all ! __________________ *Carolina Sweetie....."Shoot for the Moon, cause even if you miss, you will still land among the Stars* ! ] Stats:216/0907/210/206/199.5/194/191/188/186/184/179/ 177.5/175/173.5/171.5/170.5/168/164/161/158/156.5/155/153/149/147/145/144/142/141/139/138/137/135/134/132/126 Total loss since 9-07-2007: 90 lbs Final Goal: 125-135 by April 1st 2008 I MADE GOAL ON AUGUST 1, 2008 "Don't Dig Your Grave With Your Own Knife and Fork !

04-18-2008, 09:10 AM	#215
sazzie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,220 Gallery: sazzie Stats: 162/148/140? WOE: low carb	Missalissa, I was a bit slow in submitting my post, and then yours came up........ Didn't realize, or had forgotten that you too, have a Total Gym. Now that I've been given the green light for exercise again, I'll be able to use mine once more. I LOVE my Total Gym!!

04-18-2008, 12:10 PM	#219
Ragdoll24 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,169 Gallery: Ragdoll24 Stats: 203/121.7/119 WOE: LC, IF , hCG Simeons Protocol for last 15 lbs Start Date: January 2007	Sazzie So happy to hear that the Dr. found all your nerve testing results at excellent levels. Maybe the PT is just what you need. Barbara

04-18-2008, 12:21 PM	#220
sazzie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,220 Gallery: sazzie Stats: 162/148/140? WOE: low carb	Thank you Meeha Missalissa and Barbara for your well wishes. Wow, I just got in from an hour of meditating out in the sun, and now I feel like I could go to sweet dreamland. Have to forego any thought of a nap, though, cause my eldest daughter called, and she and her husband will be coming in tonight for a long weekend. Thought I'd check in here first before going to the store for some extra things to have in for the weekend. If I don't get back, you all have a great weekend.

04-18-2008, 10:21 PM	#221
BrandNewMe2004 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 980 Gallery: BrandNewMe2004 WOE: LC w/ IF Start Date: 11/09/08	I found myself feeling sorry for myself tonight. Family and I went out for dinner and our original place we'd chosen was packed w/ a huge wait, and DS was already on the edge of too cranky, so we kept driving and found a different place that wasn't so crowded. Never been there, wasn't prepared for menu choices. It's that time of the month, and I've been in a piss-poor mood today anyway. I started bemoaning the fact that I couldn't have the carbage choices. DH ordered a regular soda, DD ordered a cheesy potato soup, etc. I did have a great dinner, but I just felt really bad for being Diabetic. DS ended up throwing a tantrum while we were there, so I took him outside and DH finished up and brought leftovers home. I bought some new CarbSmart ice cream tonight, so finally sat down to my dinner - substituted grilled for fried shrimp, grilled chicken, and a steak w/ a side of broccoli; had a salad, at the restaurant.. and some chocolate CS ice cream. I feel a bit better. I know I didn't cheat on myself. I started taking a second dose of the Metformin tonight (I'm supposed to be taking two pills but have only been taking one) so I'm hoping it will help my fasting #'s. I've got my plan for how to proceed. I will do my best to stick with it. It's tough, but worth it. I'm sure I'll feel better once AF/TOM is all gone.

04-19-2008, 02:01 PM	#224
Ragdoll24 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,169 Gallery: Ragdoll24 Stats: 203/121.7/119 WOE: LC, IF , hCG Simeons Protocol for last 15 lbs Start Date: January 2007	Happy Saturday IFers Just checking in for a quick Hello. The scale isn't being as nice as it could be to me. Yesterday had a small portion of Dreamfields & the scale is almost up a full lb. It's not "fair" since I love pasta but apparently my body doesn't want me eating it. Barbara

04-19-2008, 04:21 PM	#225
LowCarbRachel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Salt Lake Area Posts: 11,972 Gallery: LowCarbRachel Stats: size 4/6 (maintaining) WOE: eating healthy foods	Hi everyone! Fjeld, thanks for the words of wisdom. It is great to think "wouldn't it be wonderful..." At the same time that I understand the philosophy, there are still times when I find myself either needing or wanting to really experience my feelings. I know that sounds crazy...who would want to experience sadness or stress or regret? But, it's the only way I know how to get past it sometimes, feel it, put it out there, and then apply some positive thinking to the situation. I will take a closer look at the book you mentioned tomorrow! Thank you for your kind thoughts. My eating is not on track. But, I am being consistent with my exercise. Got a little exercise bike to keep at home and having been working out for an hour a day. Goal is 30minutes a day or more, and it's so easy to ride and watch a movie that I find it easy to go for a little bit extra. There's been another delay in my refinance. Since I haven't used credit for 3.5 years, only one agency was reporting my credit score. So, I had to go and get a store credit card, make a purchase and pay it off so that activity can be reported to the credit agencies. This is going to delay the whole process that much longer, but I am trying to be patient for a better rate. I am not on IF right now. But, when I started it, it appealed to me because I can easily skip breakfast and I liked the idea of being able to eat WHATEVER I wanted in a five hour window and still lose weight. When I don't eat in the evenings (my window was always about 12-6), I sleep much better. Okay, got to go and flat iron my hair. My DD and I are going to IKEA tonight to dream about furniture for our townhouse, post refinance! We are going to eat dinner there, which will be yummy. And all the extra walking around will be good for my body, too. Take care everyone, and I'll see you tomorrow. Rachel

04-19-2008, 07:56 PM	#226
sweet&sugarfree MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,747 Gallery: sweet&sugarfree Stats: 196.6/176.6/156 Start Date: January 1, 2005	Hi Everyone I am jumping on the IF bandwagon. I think my window is going to be 10-3 because I work night shift. The plan seems really simple and I do enjoy fasting periodically. Cant wait to see how this goes! Molly

04-19-2008, 09:27 PM	#228
sweet&sugarfree MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,747 Gallery: sweet&sugarfree Stats: 196.6/176.6/156 Start Date: January 1, 2005	Carolina Thanks for the welcome! Sounds like you had a great date, I love romance! I'm heading to bed soon too to get up early for church. Molly

04-20-2008, 04:00 AM	#229
fjeld Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 182 Gallery: fjeld WOE: Eat well/Intermittent calorie restriction	Rachel - What you're saying does not sound crazy at all. I believe our emotions are very important, they're guiding us it seems. Like many others I'm better at giving than following my own advice Anyway, the book/audio book where they describe these techniques is called The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent. I think my biggest question when it comes to positive thinking is that on a few occassions in my life when I've seen no solution in sight and have not had one single positive thought or emotion in my mind and body, I've received perfect help like from out of nowhere, magically almost. Hope you and your daughter had a good time at IKEA sweet&sugarfree IF is helping me find relief from cravings and from the "eat/graze from waking until going to bed mood". I hope IF will work well for you.