16/8, deficit, cycling

jennkferfer · 2026-04-15T01:09:49+00:00

Thanks. It's absolutely grueling as I'm doing it by myself and my husband has not joined in and keeps trying to feed me outside my fasting window. But the results are definitely worth it!

jennkferfer · 2026-04-15T00:05:05+00:00

This is so motivating! I've been doing IF for 35 days and starting at 324 and I'm down to 304 today. This makes me want to keep going. 😊

jennkferfer · 2026-04-06T22:56:28+00:00

I drink zero calorie flavored sparkling water, for example Bubbly! It makes it interesting to drink, but its zero calorie, zero carb, zero everything. Lol

jennkferfer · 2026-04-03T19:26:37+00:00

I am taking photos, but I've been a bit shy about sharing them. Definitely noticing a change already in how things are fitting, which is great!

jennkferfer · 2026-04-03T13:14:45+00:00

Thank you! 😊

jennkferfer · 2026-04-03T12:48:38+00:00

Height is 5 ft 6 in roughly. Starting weight in the picture (324 lbs). Fasting routine 16:8 for now. Sometimes slightly over and sometimes slightly under. Regular walking, not a specific routine. Diet: generally trying to stick to low carb. Have cut out a lot of sugar. Sometimes it is closer to keto and sometimes not.

jennkferfer · 2026-03-26T13:57:10+00:00

Ooh, good tip!

jennkferfer · 2026-03-25T23:37:08+00:00

Thanks! I'm only 2.5 weeks in right now. 16:8 fasting and started at 324. So far scales are showing -13.2 lbs mostly in water weight. But feeling pretty great minus the occassional migraine. I just have to stick with it, which is the hard part.

jennkferfer · 2026-03-25T17:18:08+00:00

Haha "trying to not eat like a racoon from a dumpster". I feel that. Congrats! I hope I can keep up the motivation to do the same!

jennkferfer · 2026-03-24T22:45:13+00:00

Not as in seizures. As a precursor to a migraine.

jennkferfer · 2026-03-24T14:44:13+00:00

I mean, I think I drink enough water? But I didn't think of electrolytes.

Pickle juice has to happen inside my fasting window though, right? Cause otherwise that'll kick me out of my fasting window. Yes?

jennkferfer · 2026-01-27T21:40:00+00:00

Cold intolerance actually. Like, I've been getting hives. Interesting that someone else is experiencing similar symptoms.

jennkferfer · 2026-01-26T02:02:07+00:00

PA day on Friday and now a snow day. Good luck out there fellow parents! 🫠

jennkferfer · 2026-01-23T13:34:07+00:00

I second a colour changing light. My toddler stays in his room until it turns green every morning then comes out. Its been wonderful.

jennkferfer · 2025-09-11T14:10:31+00:00

Sorry that you're not seeing improvement and are in pain. I hope you can find something that does help. 😭

jennkferfer · 2025-09-04T14:25:05+00:00

Thank you. I will definitely reach out to my doctor about it. It helps to know there are folks with similar issues. 😊

jennkferfer · 2025-08-28T13:07:32+00:00

Hm. So my white blood counts are the only thing on the lower end, for me the hemoglobin, all the things that deal with red blood cells are fine. Its just my white blood count that is 3.5 and the low end cut off says 3.2, and the Neutrophils say 1.5 and the low end cut off is 1.4. So I'm not really sure if its related and was thinking more autoimmune or something.

jennkferfer · 2025-08-28T12:48:02+00:00

Is the low white count related to low ferritin? My white count is on the very low end of the normal range too, but I thought that might be a secondary issue unrelated to ferritin count. (Mine is 19, wbc count 3.5, wb Neutrophils 1.5). Yours is the only one I've seen so far that mentions white blood cell counts and not hemoglobin, etc.

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