In the past, my experience with Intermittent fasting has always failed me. Why? I’m not 100% sure, but being hungry was probably the main factor. I can’t really remember the last time I tried IF or why, but it only ever lasted a few days because I had a million reasons to quit and ‘honor my hunger’. I believe in honoring my hunger and eating until satisfied, but there is a large spectrum of calorie amounts I could eat that would equal this ‘satisfied, honored hunger’ result. I’m learning so much these days, the most important being my mindset and how much it really changes EVERYTHING. For instance, everyone translates things in their own personal way, right? For one person, honoring hunger could mean “don’t restrict”, and for another person, ‘honoring hunger’ could mean “do BETTER strategizing with meal quantities/timing”. And maybe another translation would be to “figure out what true hunger is, then honor that”. It’s different for everyone, so for me, I have to nail my strategies with meal quantities, particular macro ratios and meal timing. Until recently, dietary fats have been missing from my diet. Now, they are making it possible for me to align with my goals, execute my mission, plan my vision and achieve the results I truly desire.

For my first run, I am shocked at how well Intermittent fasting is going and everything it’s teaching me. I have no issues waiting until the 11 or 12 o’clock to eat my first meal (yes, I have a stimulant beverage to temporarily blunt my hunger), and my last meal (around 7 or 8pm) is satiating and satisfying me beautifully. Why am I successful this time? I think it’s because of dietary fats. My current menu includes 50-70g of natural, hydrated, fiber filled fats that not only fill me up, but also digest perfectly, produce happy emotions/hormones and help me build vibrant, strong, sexy muscles. Without these delicious plant fats, I wouldn’t stand a chance with Intermittent fasting nor would I be able to provide my digestion with these necessary and beneficial 16ish hour resting periods. With the strategy of Cycle syncing, I will only be Intermittent fasting for about 1 week each month (during the Follicular Phase), and with the additional HGH boosting benefits (among others), I’m happy to oblige.

Estimated Total Calories & Macros: 1800-1900 -- 56% Carbs, 25% Fats, 19% Protein

(One Re-Feed say so far since starting the Cut Phase)

A.M. *Water *Hot Lemon Water (with stevia) *1 TB Cocoa w/ ¼ tsp Instant Coffee

Breakfast: 60g Oatmeal, 2 cups Berries, 1 Banana, ¾ c Soy Yogurt

Lunch: Steamed Green Peas, Corn or steamed Carrots, optional Gravy and 1 small Avocado 

Optional snacks if needed:

½ oz unsweetened Chocolate with 1 TB nut butter

Small handful of Hot Tamales

½ Scoop Protein Powder with 1 c Almond Milk

1 Serving of Premier Protein Cereal w/ Almond Milk

Dinner Part 1: Salad: Lettuce, 2 TB Hemp seeds, protein such as Tempeh, Tofu or Fish and Lemon juice

Dinner Part 2: Starch such as Sweet Potato, White Potato, Whole Grains or Corn Tortillas, Olives and a nice helping of Veggies such as Broccoli, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Spinach, Carrots, etc.

2022 NPC Northwest Natural/Championships: 11/11/22 & 11/12/22