Hey there!
I hope this blog post finds you all transitioning into a wonderful spring!
Well, this post isn’t about books or writing. It’s about something I’ve been asked to share based on a Facebook post I made on my birthday last week. It was about my recent weight loss (43.6 pounds in 3 months) and change in eating.
For the record, I think my daughter’s camera made me look skinnier than I am – LOL!
Several people tagged me and inboxed me asking for details about my experience with Intermittent Fasting (IF) and exactly what I’ve done. So instead of responding individually, I thought I’d just write a blogpost and share with everyone.
Let me first say that I am not a dietician, health expert, lawyer, doctor, or anybody who is any authority to give you medical advice. Take this as a personal testimonial and consult with a physician as you would before starting any diet.
How it started for me
My issue with fitness was not necessarily eating too much or even emotional eating. I just ate way too much fast food, and I ate at irregular intervals. Something else that probably contributed to gaining weight for me was a partial hysterectomy in late 2016. Though that procedure is not “supposed” to cause weight gain, umm….it did for me. I would eat my normal diet and still gain weight. Not a lot of weight at once, but, say, half a pound a month. I wasn’t so much concerned about my health (I believe my health is in Christ), I was concerned about my level of fitness and what that slight but steady weight gain would mean for me over time.
Well, in December of 2017, I started doing Alternate-Day-Fasting (ADF) which is a form of Intermittent Fasting (IF). Basically, the way I do ADF has been to eat low-carb foods on “feed” days.
Tips & Advice
Side effects I’ve experienced: Bad breath, heartburn, insomnia, and the interesting phenomenon of how people reacted when I told them I was fasting–as in NOT EATING for a whole day–every other day.
If you’d like more, detailed information about my Intermittent Fasting journey, please download my book from the Amazon store. It’s FREE for Amazon Prime users, only 99¢ for all others!
Thanks so much for this information. I am starting today as my fast day.
Can’t wait to hear how it goes when I see you next week!
Hello, my friend,
You look absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing and caring. How is your mom? I miss you so much.
Ms. Venus in Dallas, Texas 214.694.3403 (cell) 469.917.8896 (hm)
On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 8:20 AM, Michelle Stimpson.com wrote:
> michellestimpson1 posted: “Hey there! I hope this blog post finds you all > transitioning into a wonderful spring! Well, this post isn’t about books or > writing. It’s about something I’ve been asked to share based on a Facebook > post I made on my birthday last week. It was about my rec” >
Hello Venus! So good to hear from you! Momma is doing better, thanks!
Wow! Encouraging! I’m going to try this! I have a sort of leeway, being that. Our church fasts corporately At the end of the month for 24 hrs and one day a week. Because I get hypoglycemia, I will initially start out with 500 cal. On fast days . Thank you so much and I hope it’s ok to share your weight loss journey, because I have loved ones I would like to be encouraged by this also.several years ago I lost 40 lbs with green coffee bean and green tea pills along with using Mufa diet for snacking on healthy items. No exercise! But I do need to exercise for health and joint reasons. Thanks again for sharing
So glad you have found what works for you! I think it all comes down to eating less – one way or another 🙂
Great info!
Thanks!
Hello Cousin,Thanks for posting this information, I started my fast day on Monday March 12th. Feeling really great,down 3 pounds already.
Way to go, cousin! Keep me posted!
Hi Michelle going on 3 weeks I’m down 10 pounds
Hi Michelle! I’m starting Monday. What do you drink for the day on fast days? Besides the Ice drink and 50 oz water? Veggie broth?
Thanks for sharing!
Go, Cousin! Can’t want to hear your progress as you continue!
I tried some broths, but most of them have so much salt that it makes me gain water weight.
I had just been praying this last month that the Lord would lead me to a diet plan that I can follow, when I received your email. He is an on-time God!! Yes, He is!! I love your style of writing and feel blessed by your books; however, I am feeling more blessed right now by you sharing your struggle and your insightful plan that actually worked. Thank you and thank you!! Now, with the Lord’s help I will begin my journey to good health!!
God bless you in all that you do!!! Yvonne E. Ealey
*Yvonne E. Ealey* *”If you want to go fast, go alone. * *If you want to go far, go together.”* *- African Proverb*
On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 9:20 AM, Michelle Stimpson.com wrote:
> michellestimpson1 posted: “Hey there! I hope this blog post finds you all > transitioning into a wonderful spring! Well, this post isn’t about books or > writing. It’s about something I’ve been asked to share based on a Facebook > post I made on my birthday last week. It was about my rec” >
So glad to help! Keep me posted 🙂
Thanks for sharing this!
You’re welcome!
Hi Michelle.
Your story is amazing and you look amazing !! I am very interested in fasting , I have fast a couple times with my church but not since then and that was years ago. But after reading your article I think I am ready for it. So thanks for the insight. I Have not read get in the word yet but I want to soon. I just finished reading mama B time for healing , It was awesome and healing for me , I was so happy that her and her daughter Cassandra relationship is good now , And she finally realize that she is loved by her mom. So thank you again for a great reading!
Hi Michelle, I am a bit late to the party, but Congratulations on your weight loss. You look great. I have loved your Mama B series, and was online, looking to buy a collection for a friend. Saw this post, and I must believe that God had this here for me. Need to find a health plan that works, and also want to increase my time with God. I think your plan may be just what I need…….Thanks for sharing, & for your wonderful writing! Be Blessed….