{"id":3067,"date":"2022-10-25T06:19:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T06:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dofasting.com\/?p=3067"},"modified":"2023-06-07T11:00:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T11:00:54","slug":"success-story-of-laura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/success-story-of-laura\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Story of Laura"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beginning-why-did-you-want-to-lose-weight-what-encouraged-you-to-take-action-and-start-changing-your-lifestyle-to-try-intermittent-fasting\"><strong>Beginning. Why did you want to lose weight? What encouraged you to take action and start changing your lifestyle (to try intermittent fasting)?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I had been steadily gaining weight over the last five years as I began going through menopause. My eating hadn\u2019t changed much (healthy but lots of snacks), and I still exercised 4-5 times a week, doing cardio for 30-45 minutes at a time. During these five years, I tried many different diets, and nothing worked. When I reached 227 pounds in April and saw pictures of myself in my size 18\/20 clothes, I started reading up on intermittent fasting. On April 23, 2022, I downloaded the Do Fasting app and continued to read and research IF.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What was your weight goal?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>My first goal is 180 pounds, a weight I had previously maintained for many years before menopause began. I am 8 pounds away from that goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What results have you achieved?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I have lost 38 pounds as of today (3 months time). I have gone down two sizes and several inches on all my measurements. I am fasting 18-22 hours most days after beginning with 14:10. I am able to exercise more easily now and do 4-mile walks and 30-45 minute bike rides on my Peloton. My cholesterol levels have gone down 70 points and are no longer at pre-diabetic levels. My blood work has improved, I have a lot more energy and confidence, and I no longer crave salty snacks or sweets between meals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which method of intermittent fasting worked the best for you?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I started with a 14:10 plan for a month while my body adjusted to fasting, then switched to 16:8 for about two weeks, and now do 18:6 with some days 20-22 hours of fasting. I have not done any extended fasts yet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long did it take to see a difference?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The weight started coming off within the first week. I have been losing 1-4 pounds per week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What would you like to tell others who are starting their journey?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Be patient. Give your body time to heal. Drink your water and commit to clean fasting. Listen to your body!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anything interesting about your journey? Perhaps tips and tricks?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I cut diet pop completely out of my diet and try to drink just plain water and black coffee. I also crave unprocessed foods now, such as fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are your further goals?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once I reach 180 pounds, I plan to set a new goal of 165-170 pounds. I am hoping to wear a size 10 pants again and think this would be the weight at which I can do this. (I am in size 14 now.) 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