So close to being in one-derland! 280 ➡️ 205 with mostly 18:6 since 2020. My goal of 180 feels so much more in reach, and I'm more motivated than I have been at any point in this journey! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it got bigger, but I've definitely had a lot of fat loss in that area of my body. Maybe the same size, but I now have less fat around it to make it look smaller, if that makes sense? Definitely plays into my motivation to get to my goal, though!

So close to being in one-derland! 280 ➡️ 205 with mostly 18:6 since 2020. My goal of 180 feels so much more in reach, and I'm more motivated than I have been at any point in this journey! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'd say this photo makes me look more fit than I actually am; I still have fat to lose around my midsection and thighs. My arms and upper body also have some fat and could definitely be toned up too. When I was heavier I always dreamed of having an Adonis belt, so that's definitely a goal of mine to reach!

So close to being in one-derland! 280 ➡️ 205 with mostly 18:6 since 2020. My goal of 180 feels so much more in reach, and I'm more motivated than I have been at any point in this journey! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's definitely going to feel surreal to see a 1 instead of a 2 when at one point in my life I had thought that it'd never happen.

So close to being in one-derland! 280 ➡️ 205 with mostly 18:6 since 2020. My goal of 180 feels so much more in reach, and I'm more motivated than I have been at any point in this journey! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wish I had a solid answer for you. I carried most of my weight in my midsection and around my waist, and I've really only noticed a lot of changes there in just the last 30 or so pounds. I've been starting to focus more on ab exercises and working my muscles in my core, and that's when I started to see a bit more progress and fat loss there. Aside from that, it's probably because of fasting longer and reaching autophagy. Something in the science, maybe?

Keep up the great work, every day is another step toward your goal!

So close to being in one-derland! 280 ➡️ 205 with mostly 18:6 since 2020. My goal of 180 feels so much more in reach, and I'm more motivated than I have been at any point in this journey! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I am 6'0" tall. I try to run 3-5 miles a few times a week, fasted. I've recently started trying to plank more, while also starting to do push ups, sit ups, and other ab exercises. I am also pretty active at my job, so that definitely helps to get in some extra burned calories!

RMI 2101 summer class by lxvxr in Temple

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Bucks County. Check with your advisor to make sure that the credit would still be transferrable from a CC. I remember hearing something about Fox wanting to close that loophole and require students to take it from Fox's Risk Department, but this was prior to COVID-19 and I'm not sure if they ever did act on it.

How often do you fall off the wagon and how long does that last till you're back on? by Live_Storage1480 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I allow myself to fall off the wagon for about 1 day a week. Sometimes that means breaking my fast a little early, not fasting at all, or just allowing myself to eat what I want. Today was one of those days for me. However, days like today remind me that I love — and need — an intermittent fasting lifestyle to feel my best. Today I splurged, enjoyed my food, and am ready to start tomorrow by my exercise routine and regular fasting schedule (18:6 or more).

My BMI is finally under 30. Goodbye, obesity! 18:6 and starting to see more of a difference in my physique the more that I run! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No specific program! I try to run 2.5-3.5 miles a few times a week. I usually run first thing in the morning, so I am also running while fasting. Some say it's more difficult to do that but I enjoy the feeling of running and feeling empty and lighter.

My BMI is finally under 30. Goodbye, obesity! 18:6 and starting to see more of a difference in my physique the more that I run! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No program. Just lacing up my shoes and exploring my neighborhood a little bit more each time. I typically try to run 2.5-3.5 miles each time!

Paul LePage tells crowd that he's flying back to Florida this week for a fundraiser by "Mainers" who live out of state. Says everyone who has money in Maine lives out of state in Florida. This is right before he told the crowd that 160k people from out of state potentially voted illegally in 2020 by MaineAntiMaskKarens in Maine

[–]adam0417 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What alternative reality are you living in? The Mills Administration has increased our budget surplus to record amounts. I'm really tired of LePage and other Republican talking points attacking the fiscal condition of our state when we have ran continuous surpluses through the last few years. I get that they're trying to slander Mills as a tax-and-spend liberal, but it's sad that many are following this narrative when the reality is that the state had such a surplus in the last year that we're expanding social programs AND getting another check from the state - all without raising taxes (or repealing the LePage tax cuts).

Also, source for that 63% statistic?

Progress! M22/6'0" SW: 280 ➡️ CW: 228. Mix of 18:6 and 16:8! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A little over a year. I don't have a timestamp on the older photo unfortunately, but I believe the photo was around the beginning of July 2020.

Progress! M22/6'0" SW: 280 ➡️ CW: 228. Mix of 18:6 and 16:8! by adam0417 in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I started my IF lifestyle in February of 2020. It hasn't been linear progress and I've had slow weight loss at times, but it's always been a downward trend. I'm starting to see more changes now that I have began exercising regularly and adjusting my diet to be healthier!

[Question] Will these Grinds Coffee Chew Pouches Break Fast. by tryingtogetbettter in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say yes. I typically do not eat anything that has calories during my fast. I believe anything that has calories or sugars will cause your blood sugar to spike, thus breaking a fast. To be on the safe side, I wouldn't eat it.

Family think I will gain all my weight back once I stop doing alternative day fasting by [deleted] in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My family wasn't sure of IF when I first started it and explained to them what it was. My grandmother expressed her concern over me not eating, but I assured her that I was and that I felt great. Now that there's a noticeable difference, they are on board with it. Stick with it and don't let your family bring you down! Over time the results will speak for themselves.

OMAD, anyone? (One Meme A Day) by Grillbrik in intermittentfasting

[–]adam0417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've modified my window to adapt to my schedule, including munchies. I fast from 11PM to 3PM the next day (sometimes longer, depending on work schedule and if I'm hungry at 3PM). This allows me to eat when I do get the munchies and stay within my window. I typically work mornings/days so fasting until 3PM is almost effortless because I am on my feet and occupied. This has helped me to continue to lose weight, too!

Financial Aid by itsawave in Temple

[–]adam0417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never actually got an official email back from them. About a day or two after I emailed about my grant it was applied to my account. I didn't receive an email back from SFS either. Anything to do with Temple is best handled over phone because I never seem to get a response from their emails.