In this candid 30-day journal, I document how intermittent fasting, exercise, and calorie tracking helped me maintain my weight. After previously losing 30 pounds through fasting, I committed to a new routine - a daily 14-hour fast, eating all my calories within a 10-hour window. I recorded every meal, snack, and calorie, aiming for around 2,000 calories per day.
During my fasting period, I'd drink water and electrolyte infused drinks (no sugar). Breaking the fast at 8am, I'd enjoy a filling blueberry and banana smoothie. Lunches were salads. Dinners were chicken and veggies. In between, I'd snack on fruits, nuts, and the occasional treat. To complement fasting, I did yoga, lifted weights, walked, biked - exercising 5 days a week.
I weigh myself each morning, tracking pounds. Some days I'd indulge in chocolate or eat out with friends. But with discipline, I maintained my weight around 177 pounds. I share tips for making fasting sustainable long-term through food choices and activities. Raw and honest, I reveal my struggles with sweets and impulses. If you want an inspirational guide to keeping weight off through intermittent fasting and exercise, this journal delivers.