Moving on down 86.3kgs

 Monday 86.3 kgs

It's been difficult to blog whilst we were away and it also gave me a lot of time to think, research and plan.  I am now sure that most of the 'hunger' I think I feel is the craving for the act of eating.  I just want the pleasure of putting something in my mouth and eating it.  It doesn't really matter what it is.  

I did quite well whilst we were away and managed to fast at least 18 hours and sometimes 21 hours.  One day I had a real wobble and only did 16 but that was because I was bored and the eating habit craving hit me squarely in the chest and I just couldn't ignore it.  It is true that my tastes are starting to change and I am eating more yoghurt and salad and veg but I am still wanting to eat bread and potatoes.  I am sticking with the tiny amounts to satisfy that craving and hoping it will fade.

Whilst we were away the one thing I read up on is extended fasting or ADF Alternate Day Fasting.  I read that to set yourself up for this one should eat a 'Fat fast' for several days eating high fat, low or no carb meals.  I want to do this.  I have bought loads of bacon and eggs and I think that starting today I am going to fat fast for a couple of days eating the same thing and then try and do an extended fast of 42 hours.  So that means eating dinner the one day and then eating nothing the next day and then eating again on the third day at lunchtime.  I have read that salt, pickle juice and olive brine can be taken and also bone broth.  I haven't got the time to make bone broth but I have been having the Bovril drinks which do scratch the itch.  

I'm not sure what to do.  To try and go for the ADF today or to ease in with the Fat Fast.  I think I will just go with the flow and see how I feel later.

I am still pilates-ing at least every other day.  I am going to try and do it every day I think and at least every day that we don't cycle as I am seeing results in my body and my flexibility.  I really enjoy it and it is like all exercise I don't want to do it when I think about it but as soon as I have finished I am so glad I did.

I also measured my body today and in the last 6 weeks I have lost 4 inches from my body.  It's mostly .5 inches from most measurements but they add up. I feel much more confident in my body too.

My aim for this week is a big one.....  I want to get down in the 85's.  85.9 will do but I want to see that number 5.  It's going to be much easier this week as we are at home and Mike is happy to cook for himself if he needs to and I can do my thing.

Today I am grateful for

Jason Fung and Megan Ramos

Rachel Lawrence, The Girl With the Pilates Mat

Castbox, for the podcasts which inform me and keep me focussed.

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