Every fitness journey has a moment where the excitement fades and the routine begins. For me, Week 2 was that moment—the week where motivation quieted down and consistency took center stage.
It wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t dramatic. But it taught me the most important lesson of this journey so far:
"Consistency is glamorous. But only when you’re willing to see the beauty in the boring and realize it’s the thing that actually changes you.”
In this week’s recap, I’m sharing exactly what happened, what went right, what surprised me, and how the data held up a mirror I couldn’t ignore.
The Week My Routine Became Real
If Week 1 was pure “I’m doing this!”, Week 2 was the moment where the repetition actually began. I kept my early wake-ups around 4:30–5:00 AM. I kept my two-meal structure. I kept my training rhythm.
But I also felt a little restless.
When consistency starts to settle in, that’s when the mind loves to whisper, “Shouldn’t you be doing more?” And this week, that whisper convinced me to add something different:
A 43-hour fast.
Not out of desperation. Not out of panic. Just the desire to “speed things up.”
Except what I learned had nothing to do with fasting and everything to do with recovery.
Week 2 Snapshot of my Plus Size Fitness Journey
This week didn’t have big fireworks or dramatic breakthroughs.
It was simply a steady rhythm of early wake-ups, structured meals, training sessions, and one 43-hour fast that fit into the flow more naturally than I expected.
My steps dipped midweek, my sleep wasn’t perfect, and some meals were higher in fat than I planned, but the overall pattern was consistent enough to keep me moving in the right direction.
It was one of those weeks where nothing looked spectacular from the outside, yet the decisions I made added up quietly and meaningfully behind the scenes.
✅ Early 4:15–5:00 AM wake-ups
✅ Two structured meals a day
✅ Strength training + cardio
✅ A 43-hour fasting window
✅ Lower steps midweek
✅ Sleep fluctuations
✅ Strong emotional stability
✅ No binge behavior
✅ Whole-food meals after fasting
The Fast That Revealed a Pattern
Here’s the surprising part:
The fast went fine.
What mattered more was what happened after the fast.
Old-me would have broken a long fast with a binge. Duck + rice + veggies + pork belly + then popcorn + gummies + whatever else crossed my path.
This week? None of that happened.
I broke the fast with whole foods. I didn’t overeat. I didn’t use the fast as a justification to “go off.” I didn’t rebound at all.
And honestly? That emotional stability meant more to me than any calorie deficit.
I kept seeing this pattern all week:
I didn’t binge after Popeyes
I passed on my usual “snack chasers”
At a buffet, I used a small container (a win only plus-size women truly understand)
I didn’t spiral when I felt tired
I stayed steady, even when things weren’t perfect
Not glamorous on the surface. But incredibly glamorous in the real transformation sense.
When the Data Exposes the Truth
Tracking my week in Carb Manager and my Progress Tracker gave me clarity I wasn’t expecting.
Here’s the big truth:
My problem this week wasn’t food.
It wasn’t fasting.
It wasn’t even discipline.
It was sleep.
When my sleep dipped under 7 hours:
my energy dropped
my fat intake increased
my recovery slowed
my steps dropped
my emotional bandwidth shrank
Meanwhile, on the days I slept 7.5+ hours?
Everything felt different.
This wasn’t about perfection. This was about science. Sleep turned out to be the macro I wasn’t counting.
The Nap That Changed the Week
One of the most important moments wasn’t a workout or a meal decision.
It was a nap.
Instead of pushing through exhaustion, I actually stopped and rested. That one choice improved the entire second half of my week.
It was an identity shift:
Old me powered through.
New me listens.
This shift is the foundation of long-term change, not intensity, but awareness.
So What Actually Worked This Week?
Let’s break it down:
1. Two structured meals worked great. I stayed satisfied, stabilized my hunger, and avoided overeating.
2. Fasting felt surprisingly natural. Not something to overuse, but something that fit well when paired with solid recovery.
3. Whole foods made the difference. Breaking my fast with real food prevented old rebound patterns.
4. Emotional stability was my biggest win. Consistency is born from emotional steadiness, not discipline alone.
5. The data kept me honest.
And made it clear . . .
Sleep is non-negotiable in Week 3.
What I’m Carrying Into Week 3
Here’s the part that turns consistency into progress:
✔ Sleep: 7.5+ hours. The most important lever.
✔ Fat intake: 90–110g on non-fasting days. Not 150–200g. Not this week.
✔ Protein: 130–150g daily. My anchor.
✔ Carbs: 70–120g. Moderate, balanced, sustainable.
✔ Electrolytes during fasting. Not optional anymore.
✔ 8,000+ steps a day. Even on “rest” days.
✔ Keep the 43–45 hour rhythm. Only because it genuinely works for me with proper recovery.
✔ Stay consistent, not extreme.
This journey isn’t about urgency. It’s about identity.
Week 2 Takeaway: Consistency Is Glamorous… Just Not at First
The real glamour of transformation isn’t in dramatic weight drops or perfect days. It’s in the quiet decisions:
choosing real food
stopping when you’re satisfied
listening to your body
getting enough sleep
not abandoning yourself when you feel restless
staying committed even when it’s boring
Those choices don’t get applause. But they build results you can’t undo.
This week wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t loud. But it was foundational.
And foundations are what hold everything up.
Your Turn: What's Working for You?
I’d love for you to share with us what part of Week 2 hit you the hardest and what's working for you right now on your transformation journey?
