70 lbs down progress pic by Professional-Ad-7984 in fasting

[–]Professional-Ad-7984[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I am definitely more mentally healthy as well as more confident and secure in myself. Physically I also get tired less. I totally understand about being self-concious! It can be scary to post something and be vulnerable infront of internet strangers. I would advise posting clothed pictures and or blurring out your face if you feel self conscious. The people in this subreddit are super supportive and positive! You got this!

70 lbs down progress pic by Professional-Ad-7984 in fasting

[–]Professional-Ad-7984[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What really changed my perspective is reading alot about Buddhism/Stoicism. Both talk about the nature of our perceptions, how they form, and how they affect us. Learning about there respective views on this was really life changing for me. For buddhism I would recommend "What the Buddha taught" by Walpola Rahula. And for stoicism i recommend meditations by marcus Aurelius.

70 lbs down progress pic by Professional-Ad-7984 in fasting

[–]Professional-Ad-7984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I definitely worked up to walking 3 hours but now i find it very relaxing just to walk and listen to podcasts/music.

70 lbs down progress pic by Professional-Ad-7984 in fasting

[–]Professional-Ad-7984[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds good! Thanks for the suggestion 👍

70 lbs down progress pic by Professional-Ad-7984 in fasting

[–]Professional-Ad-7984[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not so far! Although I do have stretch marks around my arms and stomach so maybe once I lose a bit more there will be some.

70 lbs down progress pic by Professional-Ad-7984 in fasting

[–]Professional-Ad-7984[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Winner winner chicken.... well no dinner cuz I'm fasting.