Episode 131 Karen G a 64 year old mother and grandmother shares her inspiring intermittent fasting journey.

I’m 64 years old, married for 44 years, mom of 2 adult daughters and Grammy to  2 amazing granddaughters, ages 7 and 4. Retired last year after 44 years as an RN  in critical care and ER. I live on Lake Champlain in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. I enjoy spending time with friends and family (especially my  grandluvs!), walking, reading, boating/kayaking/swimming in the summer and  snowshoeing/relaxing by the fireplace in the winter. Hoping that retirement will  allow more time for traveling and exploring new places.  I have vacillated between normal weight and 20-40 lbs overweight most of my  adult life since the birth of my second daughter. Having two small children, 14  months apart, working full time opposite shifts of my husband, returning to  school for my BSN = STRESS! Many diets tried, usually with success of varying  lengths of time. Generally the same pattern…lose the weight to goal/near goal  followed by gradual abandonment of an unsustainable commitment to maintain  resulting in weight creep back to or above starting weight. Daily walking (3-5  miles) and light weight workouts 3x/week do not compensate for overeating.  Discovered IF July 2020…it clicked/resonated…”What is this magic?!” Diminished  hunger, mood stability, heightened mental clarity and focus, soaring energy,  improved health, pounds and inches melting off, clothing sizes dropping. Started  with 16:8 and quickly progressed to 18:6 and 20:4. Soon added meal-less Monday and ultimately 4:3 ADF. Achieved goal weight of 125 by end of 2020; maintaining  goal range (115-120) for almost 1 ½ years ~ mostly 5:2 ADF. I weigh daily and  track weekly average to keep me accountable, adjusting my fasting schedule as  needed. Graeme Curries phrase “Vigilance without Obsession” is my maintenance mantra. Family support has been critical to my success. My husband, daughters and sonin-law all do some form of IF; collectively we have lost about 270 lbs. In addition, the IF podcasts, books and FB groups provide immeasurable support and  guidance. My Stats Height 5'4 (162.56 cm) SW 161 Pounds (73 kG) GW 125 Pounds (56.7 Kg) CW 118 Pounds (53.5 Kg) Maintenance Goal Range. 115-120 Pounds (52-54.4 Kgs) Karen  The Fasting Highway Patreon If you enjoy these episodes and want to help to get it out to the world, please join our patreon community. Without the help from our patrons to bring you the podcast each week it won't be sustainable to keep doing them. So please, if you enjoy them your support would be very welcome. For details on the two levels of support you can give to the podcast please go to ⁠⁠⁠The Fasting Highway | Intermittent Fasting Podcast & Community | Patreon⁠⁠⁠ You can win a mentoring prize get exclusive early access to the podcasts and get access to the fasting highway audio book. Plus, bonus content and a monthly online coffee catch up by zoom along with bonus episodes and webinars for our top tier patrons. Please consider this as its vital we get the support of the listeners to bring it to you each week and continue into the future. Graeme is also now available to have a private one on one coaching and mentoring session with you. He can help you with those burning questions. How to get started or overcome issues no matter what phase you are up to on your intermittent fasting journey. Get accountable and come and have a chat with Graeme who is vastly experienced in all areas of intermittent fasting and the mindset it takes. To book a time go to the website click get help/coaching. www.thefastinghighway.com Click on get help/coaching and book a time and date to suit you. All times you see available are in your local time. You will also find information at the web site on how to obtain a copy of his book The Fasting Highway from your Amazon store or direct from him if you live in Australia or New Zealand. Disclaimer-Nothing you hear on the podcast should be taken as medical advice. All views expressed are those of the guest and host.