Discover the ultimate source of inspiration with So What IF? with Jen’s collection of 10 powerful intermittent fasting quotes for success!
Get motivated, stay focused, and achieve your health and weight loss goals. Let these words of wisdom fuel your intermittent fasting journey to greatness!
In 2021, I began my intermittent fasting health and weight loss journey. In 4 months I lost 46 pounds and gained more energy and strength than I had in my 20’s and 30’s. The following quotes have helped me stay motivated, inspired, and on track with my fasting goals for the last three years.
SLOW AND STEADY
“Slow and Steady Wins the Weight Loss Race.”
The tortoise wasn’t just slow, the tortoise was wicked smart. Intermittent fasting success (especially weight loss) is about making gradual progress and learning what works for YOUR body as you move along your journey.
Don’t set a specific weight loss deadline. That only creates frustration and feelings of failure and inadequacy. Instead, be patient and persistent, and know that consistent efforts will lead to successful long term weight loss over time.
However, if you’ve hit a weight loss plateau, here are 17 reasons why you might not be losing weight with intermittent fasting and several strategies to help you quickly get back on track.
CONSISTENCY IS KEY
“Consistency transforms average into excellence.” – Tony Robbins
The key to real intermittent fasting success is consistency because it helps your body adjust to the fasting routine and maximize its benefits. By sticking to a consistent fasting schedule, you give your body time to adapt and optimize its metabolism, leading to more effective weight loss and improved overall health.
PERSPECTIVE
Perspective is Everything! Instead of saying I “HAVE” to, Start Your Day with I “GET” to!
Changing your mindset can make a big difference in how you feel about something. Instead of feeling like you have to do something, like fasting, thinking of it as something you get to do can make it seem more positive and exciting, which can help you stay motivated on your intermittent fasting journey.
COMPARISON IS CRUEL
“Never measure your progress…using someone else’s ruler!”
OMG! I think this might be the best intermittent fasting quote ever!
Theodore Roosevelt said “Comparison is the thief of joy” and boy is that true!” Charles F. Glassman is credited with proclaiming a slight variation of these wise words about the dangers of measuring your own progress with someone else’s ruler.
Focus on YOUR personal goals and achievements rather than comparing yourself to others, which can be very dangerous and lead to feelings of inadequacy or discouragement and most definitely get in the way of your intermittent fasting success.
A BRAND NEW BEGINNING
“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start. Anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard
Even though you can’t change the past, you can always start fresh and make a better tomorrow. This quote can be inspiring for someone on an intermittent fasting journey because it serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to begin again and create a healthier lifestyle for themselves.
Even if you’ve messed up and fallen of the fasting wagon, it can be fixed because living an intermittent fasting lifestyle is both flexible and forgiving. Give yourself grace and think of it as a learning experience, as well as an opportunity for a new beginning.
EATING RIGHT, NOT LESS
“You don’t need to EAT LESS, you just need to EAT RIGHT.” – Unknown
Instead of focusing on calorie restriction and eating less food, you should focus on eating more of the right kinds of food for intermittent fasting, like healthy proteins and low-carb fruits and vegetables. Healthy, nutrient-dense foods will keep you full and satisfied during fasting periods so you can FAST EASIER, FAST LONGER and LOSE MORE WEIGHT!
DON’T GIVE UP!
“Don’t You Want to See What Happens If You Don’t Give Up?” – Unknown
JUST. DON’T. GIVE. UP. By persevering and not giving up, you can discover what you’re capable of achieving with intermittent fasting. Stay positive and keep going despite challenges. Intermittent fasting has the potential to COMPLETELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER. It absolutely did that for me and if you just stick with it, AMAZING things will definitely happen.
ONLY 5 POUNDS?
“Saying you’ve lost ONLY 5 POUNDS is like finding a five dollar bill and throwing it out because it’s ONLY 5 DOLLARS.”
Seriously – losing just 5 pounds is a REALLY BIG DEAL!
That’s because losing five pounds can:
- Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Reduce the risk for heart disease
- Lower the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
- Drastically improve sleep
- Massively increase energy levels
- Reduce body inflammation and joint pain
- Enhance mood and overall self-confidence
- AND it has the potential to greatly decrease your risk for chronic diseases like cancer and stroke
10 Powerful Intermittent Fasting Quotes for Success
BEN KNOWS BEST
“To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.” – Benjamin Franklin
Even Benjamin Franklin understood the incredible power of intermittent fasting.
Eating fewer meals throughout the day not only has the potential to help with weight loss and weight management, but studies have shown that fasting can potentially lead to a longer life. The health benefits, like autophagy and longevity, that can come from practicing fasting, are extremely motivating, encouraging and inspiring.
JUST GET STARTED
“You don’t have to be great to start but you have to start to be great.” -Zig Ziglar
The first step towards achieving intermittent fasting success is simply STARTING. And remember, you absolutely don’t need to be perfect from the beginning.
If you’re looking for help getting started, I’d be honored to lend you a helping hand. Feel free to check out my intermittent fasting website or Dive into the many intermittent fasting resources I have available for you HERE.
Additionally, I have a free intermittent fasting Facebook group that provides intermittent fasting and weight loss tips, tricks, recipes and more.
Thanks so much for reading my post! Best of luck to you on your fasting journey!
Have a BEAUTIFUL and BLESSED day!
And Hey! If you love to laugh as much as I do I have a special treat for you. Check out this SUPER FUNNY INTERMITTENT FASTING REEL.
