Episode 233 Kelly Frances -losing over fifty pounds 24 Kg in just over a year living an IF lifestyle.

Kelly Frances Bio I am 63 years of age and live in Southern California, USA.  I have been fasting since March 2023 and have lost 53 lbs. My starting weight was 213 (I’m six feet tall), and my goal weight was 160, which I obtained and have maintained since October 2023.  I learned about The Fasting Highway book and this fantastic lifestyle from my longtime friend and co-worker Holly Rogers, a TFH online group member.  We went to dinner one evening when she was visiting, and I shared how frustrated I was with the weight I had gained during my husband’s cancer illness in 2021 and his subsequent passing in December of 2022.  I used food as a comfort and coping mechanism for the stress of being his caregiver and, eventually, his widow.  It’s so easy to get into unhealthy habits when you’re dealing with such a traumatic event.  You can even justify it by calling it “comfort food”, but I was anything but comfortable in my own body.  Holly told me about the book and the online group, and I quickly ordered my copy of TFH on Amazon.  I loved the book; online support is paramount to my success. My protocol was always TMAD and 16:8, but there were times when I would hit a plateau when I would extend my fasts for longer to get the pounds budging again. Once I reached my goal weight and I was in maintenance mode, I had to adjust my eating and fasting windows to find my “sweet spot”. If I have overindulged during weekends or vacations, I have the tools to keep any weight gain in check. Flexibility is key!  I like to stay between 158-165 lbs. and not go over that.  I feel that I’m at my healthiest at 160 lbs. My “why” is my son Van.  He was 20 years old when his father died, and I needed to be healthy for him and, of course, for myself.  We need each other more than ever!  Our Patreon Supporters Community Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community. It has been great for all who have joined. It has become an excellent add-on to our Patreon members' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them in living an IF life. For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals. Graeme hosts three Zoom meetings monthly in the Northern and Southern hemispheres for members to come and get support for their IF lifestyle, which has proven very popular with our Patreon members. You will not find anywhere that provides that kind of support and accountability for just 0.16 cents a day. I cannot urge you more strongly to give it your utmost consideration. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join. Private coaching is available with Graeme one-on-one. Please go to www.thefastinghighway.com, click help get coaching, and book a time that suits you. All times you see are in your local time zone. Graeme's best-selling book, The Fasting Highway, about his journey and how he did it, is available in paperback and Kindle at your local Amazon store. It is also available on audio at Applebooks, Kobo, Spotify, and many other audiobook platforms. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All content is the opinion of the host and guest only.