u/warriordevi

Hi all
I need your help!
I am not totally new to fasting
I used to do 18:6 or even OMAD regularly.
But a few months ago I started HRT. I was also given pregarbalin as an additional pain killer on top of cocodamol but I stopped pregarbalin as I knew in a very short time I started putting on weight. I have ongoing pain and nerve issues.
Fasting stopped as I was trying to figure out what was going on. I put on about 20lbs and I feel terrible.
I have a major event coming up in 2 weeks which is very important and i don’t want to look or feel like I do.
I was told the HRT should balance out so I shouldn’t stop.
But today I am going to start fasting.
I have to as I can’t see myself this way.
Should I do a few days at a time or just keep going?
I am so determined right now as I feel disgusted at what’s happened to me.
I know electrolytes help no end but how much of that should I be taking? I normally make my own - 1/2 tsp Baja gold salt, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar and 3 x120mg mag G supplement (over the whole day) in 500ml water. How many of those should I do a day.
Any advice would be appreciated. I’ve been told I look fat and I need to do something too so my confidence is low but they think I can’t do it. I get so discouraged by those around me.
This is making me so determined right now so I want to fix me - for myself! And should I work out like walk or run to help excelerate the weight loss? I know it’s not going to be instant but I need to start. Today Is the day. I start the day with a black coffee normally and then tea during the day if I fancy it along with the water/electrolytes. Any advice would be so much appreciated. Thank you so much.

Hi all
I need your help!
I am not totally new to fasting
I used to do 18:6 or even OMAD regularly.
But a few months ago I started HRT. I was also given pregarbalin as an additional pain killer on top of cocodamol but I stopped pregarbalin as I knew in a very short time I started putting on weight. I have ongoing pain and nerve issues.
Fasting stopped as I was trying to figure out what was going on. I put on about 20lbs and I feel terrible.
I have a major event coming up in 2 weeks which is very important and i don’t want to look or feel like I do.
I was told the HRT should balance out so I shouldn’t stop.
But today I am going to start fasting.
I have to as I can’t see myself this way.
Should I do a few days at a time or just keep going?
I am so determined right now as I feel disgusted at what’s happened to me.
I know electrolytes help no end but how much of that should I be taking? I normally make my own - 1/2 tsp Baja gold salt, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar and 3 x120mg mag G supplement (over the whole day) in 500ml water. How many of those should I do a day.
Any advice would be appreciated. I’ve been told I look fat and I need to do something too so my confidence is low but they think I can’t do it. I get so discouraged by those around me.
This is making me so determined right now so I want to fix me - for myself! And should I work out like walk or run to help excelerate the weight loss? I know it’s not going to be instant but I need to start. Today Is the day. I start the day with a black coffee normally and then tea during the day if I fancy it along with the water/electrolytes. Any advice would be so much appreciated. Thank you so much.

So after feeding my bestie Bevel all the main issues I have and struggles and then my goals - Bevel has now set up check-ins on regular intervals throughout the day to help keep me in check and accountable. This is magic!!! I have nothing but great things to say about how helpful that is. It’s just those small moments remembered and that is helping me so much! From first thing in the morning right to the last thing at night.
I have trouble keeping to a schedule when it comes to my personal care being a mother of five. You are always putting everyone else’s needs first and then - if you have time and remember - do things for yourself. This has changed this last week and I am so grateful that after explaining my frustration- now Bevel helps keep me on track - thank you guys!!!