Week 6: The All-or-Nothing Advantage
I’ve reached the end of Week 6, and the results are frankly staggering. Despite some mid-week fluctuations and moments of low motivation, I managed a 4.1kg loss this week – my best weekly result since I began this journey. This brings my total weight loss to 8.8kg.
The Weigh-In
- Weight at Start of Week: 120.1kg
- Weight at End of Week: 116.0kg
- Weekly Progress: -4.1kg
- Total Progress: -8.8kg
The “All-or-Nothing” Breakthrough
This week taught me a vital lesson about my own temperament. I’ve realized that while OMAD (One Meal A Day) is great for maintenance, it’s too easy for me to compromise on food types or quantities when I do eat. A “little bit” of rice or a “quick snack” can easily spiral.
I’ve discovered that my best opportunity for significant loss is the 40-hour water fast. There is a psychological clarity in the “all-or-nothing” approach. When I decide not to eat, the decision is made, and the hunger often vanishes the moment I focus on work. It removes the difficult task of monitoring portions and ingredients, which I clearly find much harder to manage.
Listening to the Body
My body is providing very loud feedback these days. On Day 5, after a mix of soup, glutinous rice, and buns, I felt bloated for the rest of the day and lost all motivation to be productive. Then I fell into the trap of “doom scrolling” until bed. It’s a stark reminder of how much “heavy” food affects my mental state as well as my physical comfort.
On the flip side, I am becoming comfortable with the “empty-but-not-hungry” sensation. It’s a clean feeling that I’ve learned to associate with progress. Even though I felt I could have extended my final fast, I chose to break it to honor the meal my wife had prepared – balancing my goals with the reality of daily life.
Next Week’s Strategy
To maximize my “all-or-nothing” success, I plan to schedule two non-consecutive 40-hour fasts this week to act as my primary drivers for weight loss.
