I have been mostly carnivore for the past 19 months but did a little cheating over the holidays. Had my last dinner on New Years Day and have been fasting since. Over 100 hours and I feel great! Shooting for 14 days and then super clean eating to maximize the benefits of extended fasting.

Doing a cold plunge in a local river today too! 2024 is my year for great health!

Anonymous wrote:I cut out all added sugar, bread/pasta/carby snacks, and alcohol. Really trying to amp up protein, healthy fats and veggies. So far just losing my mind thinking about chips and desserts and all the things I was overeating during the holidays. Hoping things improve soon!

I hear you, I had an easyish few days but tonight was hard. I think I had a lot of cortisol from the kidnapped baby in Georgetown story and then I had a lot more sugar cravings. Drank some water, ate a hard boiled egg and went for a short walk to distract myself. Cleared the house of junk the other day but wanted to order out tonight. Stay strong!

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Anonymous wrote:Doing Dry January again. Day 4. Totally fine.

What did you get out of dry January last year? I’m trying it this year, so far so good but going to a party tonight so it will be harder.

First, it was harder than it should have been, which was a red flag.

Second, I truly felt much better after about a week without wine -- better sleep, better mornings, better attitude.

Third, my annual bloodwork two months later (March) was PERFECT. Not true the year before.

I also managed to reduce my consumption for several months after DJ. Then we went on vacation, and to a 4-day wedding, and to the beach and I was back to nightly wine. Then the holidays and fuggedaboudit. Time for another annual reset.

I got some bad blood readings and other readings in December, so I really have gone cold turkey on salt, wheat, and calories. Even during Christmas. I'm down ten pounds already and my BP is a bit lower.

Anonymous wrote:Pp, could you please link a vest that you wear?

I’ve looked at these before but can’t decide what weight to get!

Pp, could you please link a vest that you wear?

Anonymous wrote:Doing Dry January again. Day 4. Totally fine.

Also doing Dry January, plus making healthier food choices, tracking what I'm eating, and ramping up the exercise. We have a Peloton that I use 5 days/week consistently but I've been choosing easier classes and not pushing myself. I'm feeling pretty good - it feels like a great reset so far.

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Anonymous wrote:I started 3 weeks ago with one cheat day per week. So far I am down 6 pounds and getting 10k steps a day every day. It sucks but I need to lose 30 lbs so here we are.

Congrats and keep it up! 2 lbs a week is a lot.

+1. Doing great so far, PP!

Anonymous wrote:Doing Dry January again. Day 4. Totally fine.

What did you get out of dry January last year? I’m trying it this year, so far so good but going to a party tonight so it will be harder.

My teenagers are committed to no fast food or takeout for the month of January. I am cooking for them, with their help. We have a meals planned for the first 2 weeks, and they've responded positively.

Well, I was going to do no sugar in January, but then I took a gummy last night and that went out the door…
Recommitting today!

Anonymous wrote:I started 3 weeks ago with one cheat day per week. So far I am down 6 pounds and getting 10k steps a day every day. It sucks but I need to lose 30 lbs so here we are.

Congrats and keep it up! 2 lbs a week is a lot.

I’ve done a 10 minute Pilates routine everyday so far! Not a big thing but I’m hoping to build up my activity level as the year goes on.

Only committed to Dry Jan. My husband and I are doing this together so it’s pretty easy. Not a huge drinker but ramped up in Nov & Dec so the break is welcome.

PP w/ ED past. I am under treatment for osteoporosis and so under my physical therapist’s advice, now wear a weighted vest for my daily power walks. I’m a former runner who had to give it up after repeated injuries and a break and instead am out there tearing up the trails and tracks! Loving the vest and feel like it’s improving my cardio fitness and helping my core strength and bones.