So, looking back over the past year, it didn’t really go my way. I had lots of pain and inflammation, diet failures, fasting failures, and also I ended up in physical therapy at the last part of the year. I did not lose weight! I did maintain, however.
I need to try something new. I don’t know what it will be. I am researching a few things. In the mean time, I will continue intermittent fasting. It did, if nothing else, keep me from gaining weight. Even when I ate absolute crap (mostly sweets), the fasting still kept me from gaining weight. It kept my a1c in check, and most of the other numbers my doctor checks.
Over the years, I have learned that a high carbohydrate diet is not the way to go. I have also learned on the ketogenic diet that having just a few carbs (from mostly leafy greens) is not sustainable for me. I can’t do moderation. As soon as I taste carbs, even the ones we’re supposed to eat more of, I can’t stop. I always want more and end up over eating them.
And of course I can’t eat sweets. When I do, it might be days to a week or even a month before I get myself under control. I am not exaggerating.
So other than continuing to fast, I don’t know how I’m going to handle this. I still need to lose weight. As I get older (I will be 61 this year), being heavy causes me problems. It makes my joints hurt. That’s the reason I ended up in physical therapy.
I got fat eating a certain way, and that way causes me stomach issues sometimes. I have so many habits to break. Sugary foods are such a trigger for me. Now I’m starting to repeat myself, so I will stop here.
I am looking for a new path to health and weight-loss. I am still determined to succeed. Other than being disappointed with my results last year, I am happy and excited about the coming year.
Happy New Year!
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