ebinmaine 73,097 #126 Posted August 13 5 minutes ago, stvski80085 said: I'm down to 218 now. I use fairlife Core Power 42gram protein shake for breakfast. I swear they taste like real chocolate milk. I eat a decent lunch and then just nibble for dinner. I rarely am hungry but know I need to eat something. Try those shakes I mentioned. They are awesome. Steve I have! And I agree. Very good flavor. I've been using a particular protein powder that was recommended by a friend. I'll post it later. Good macros. Good flavor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,097 #128 Posted Monday at 08:53 AM Two big accomplishments this past week. 1. For the first time in 8 or 9 years I've been through a week of vacation and did not gain weight. 2. BIG hike this past Saturday. Approximately 7 miles with large elevation gains. Tumbledown Mt via Parker Ridge and down a very technical Loop Trail. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,097 #129 Posted Tuesday at 12:05 AM I believe I've mentioned in the past that there's a part of human basic survival which makes us keep a few pounds of body weight after a very serious physical exertion. Many MANY of the hikes I've done over the years have made me do just that. Perfectly normal. It occured to me this morning that, to the best of my recollection, Saturday's hike was the largest I've ever done after which I have not retained 2 to 4 lb of body weight for a few days. I find that very interesting. I'm now coming up on 24 hours fasting. I feel better than expected! I'm aware of my stomach being empty... but really not hungry. I'll go overnight and see how I feel. 🤔 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,998 #130 Posted Tuesday at 04:42 AM 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I believe I've mentioned in the past that there's a part of human basic survival which makes us keep a few pounds of body weight after a very serious physical exertion. Many MANY of the hikes I've done over the years have made me do just that. Perfectly normal. It occured to me this morning that, to the best of my recollection, Saturday's hike was the largest I've ever done after which I have not retained 2 to 4 lb of body weight for a few days. I find that very interesting. I'm now coming up on 24 hours fasting. I feel better than expected! I'm aware of my stomach being empty... but really not hungry. I'll go overnight and see how I feel. 🤔 approx how much distance and how many hours was the hike? Curious, after a hike like that and then retaining that weight, how much are you hydrating following the hike and during fast? Do you use any Propel powder or anything to replace electrolytes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,097 #131 Posted Tuesday at 08:25 AM 32 hours fasted. 8 am will be 36. I'll make it that far and see how my work day pans out. For a busy day at my physical and mentally demanding job I NEED good energy. Ill base my feeding hours on energy depletion. 4.1 lbs down this morning. Most of that is water because of the lack of carbs in the body but it feels great to be back on a downturn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,097 #132 Posted Tuesday at 08:40 AM 3 hours ago, Brockport Bill said: approx how much distance and how many hours was the hike? Last week we were on our feet most days. Several were minimal elevation with milage ranging from 3.2 to 4.6. Two were mountain hikes. Both around 1850 elevation gain. One was 3.8 miles. The other nearly twice that! 3 hours ago, Brockport Bill said: Curious, after a hike like that and then retaining that weight, how much are you hydrating following the hike and during fast? Most days I drink about 2 liters of fluid. Mostly water with a little lemon juice in it. On the bigger hiking day I went through 3 liters of water, then some milk when back to camp. Milk is actually a better hydrator than water. I'd also consumed several good quality carefully selected fruit bars and protein bars (not the standard trash diet ones) along with a good chicken meal in the evening. 3 hours ago, Brockport Bill said: Do you use any Propel powder or anything to replace electrolytes? Yes. Tablets. The ones I have are a 9-in-1 mineral supplement. My understanding of the weight retention under severe physical stress is that our 300,000 year old selves will never adapt to the modern world of total availability. Our elementary original bodies have built in survival modes like any other animal. The subconscious has no way of knowing when the next feeding time will occur so it holds on to whatever is currently available. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,097 #133 Posted Thursday at 08:53 AM 255.6 - 248.9 6.7 lbs down this week! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,696 #134 Posted Thursday at 09:35 AM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stvski80085 260 #135 Posted yesterday at 03:07 AM I just had bicep reattached. I popped it trying to get a bolt loose on the blue raider I gave racinbob. keep up the good work on the weight lost. Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,097 #136 Posted yesterday at 08:45 AM 5 hours ago, stvski80085 said: I just had bicep reattached. I popped it trying to get a bolt loose on the blue raider I gave racinbob. keep up the good work on the weight lost. Steve Heal well! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,097 #137 Posted 10 hours ago 255.6 - 247.4 8.2 lbs lost in 6 days. Intermittent Fasting. Carb reduction. Caloric deficit. More move, less sit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
