One Woman's Journey to a Healthier Weight

Introduction

In August 2011, 26-year-old youuu shared her starting weight of 142lbs on Reddit, along with her plan to try intermittent fasting (IF) using the leangains style. Over the weeks that followed, she chronicled her progress with updates on her feelings, routine, and even indulgences.

Trying Leangains Style

As youuu shared with curious commenters, it took her about a week and a half or two weeks to get the hang of leangains-style intermittent fasting. She often kept to an eating window of around noon-7 pm, but also acknowledged that weekends were eating feasts. She found that IF helped her figure out when she was actually hungry, and she didn't experience the headaches or persistent hunger pangs some people report. However, she also didn't follow it perfectly, giving in sometimes to cravings.

Lessons Learned

Despite some wavering, youuu lost weight and learned important lessons about self-awareness, patience, and balance: "I am getting better at just taking it in stride and not being a total nut job about any slips." Through her journey to a healthier weight, she discovered new ways of looking at hunger and food, and a deeper appreciation for the small victories over time.

An Unexpected Deadline

Midway through her weight loss journey, youuu received an automated message from a Body Transformation Challenge. Though she didn't end up participating, the reminder is a testament to how transformation can take on many forms.

Try it for Yourself

Youuu's journey to a healthier weight is not about achieving a certain look or hitting a specific number. Rather, it's a story about tuning into one's own body and making changes that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Her experience with leangains-style intermittent fasting could inspire others to experiment with new health habits, but as always, it's important to personalize a plan that works for you.