The question I see on repeat in fasting communities ...
And how it inspired this Substack
If you spend any time in fasting groups online, you’ll be familiar with a post that pops up every couple of days.
”Any success stories? I’m 16 hours in, and I need a little motivation.”
”Please inspire me with your results!”
”Has anyone tried alternate day fasting? It feels hard.”
The comments typically pour in, with tips and tricks and general words of encouragement.
And when someone posts before and after photos to showcase how far they’ve come, there are often hundreds of congratulatory comments and tell-me-how-you-did-it replies.
What’s your protocol?
What hours do you typically fast?
Do you follow any sort of meal plan in conjunction with your fasts?
After immersing myself in many of these comment threads, it occurred to me that we’re all chasing the same thing—proof that it’s possible.
But these stories are scattered, and they often get lost in the scroll.
I wanted a place where I could peek behind the curtain of someone else’s success, catching a glimpse of what happened between the before and after photos. I wanted to know about the hard days, the near misses, and the small wins that didn’t make the highlight reel.
And so … I created none for me, thanks.
My hope is that this becomes a lasting library of real fasting journeys— and a community built around encouragement that outlasts a fleeting comment thread. A place to see what’s working, learn from what isn’t, and remember that progress—especially the messy kind—is still progress.
Welcome to none for me, thanks
What you can expect: True transformation tales, told Q&A style—one part inspiration, one part “me too.” These spotlight stories will appear once or twice a week, depending on the number of questionnaire responses I receive. (If you have a story that might inspire fellow fasters, be sure to click the link!)
What this newsletter is (and what it’s not)
✓ This is a story-first space.
✓ This is a celebration of real-life wins—and the stumbles along the way.
✓ This is a collection of behind-the-scenes breakthroughs, plateaus, and mindset shifts.
✓ This is about how it feels, not just how it works.
🚫This is not a “how-to” manual.
You won’t find fasting formulas or one-size-fits-all advice. There are already so many excellent resources on the internet for that (shoutout to the experts—you know who you are).
🚫This is not a place where we’ll push a prescriptive protocol or a specific style of eating. We’re not here to say “You’re doing it wrong.” We’re here to say, “This is what works for me.”
That’s the beauty of fasting—it’s flexible. You can shape it around your life, not the other way around. Whether you’re skipping breakfast or skipping every other day, you belong here.
Find what works for YOU.
Have a story to share?
Transformation stories are the heart and soul of none for me, thanks.
Right now? Our biggest need is simple:
👉 We’re looking for real people to spotlight.
If you’d like to share your story, we’d love to hear it. The first 25 stories selected for publication will receive a complimentary 1-year subscription to none for me, thanks.
Your experience, even with its inevitable detours, could be exactly what someone else needs to keep going.
Want to follow along?
You’re early to the party, and I’m so glad you’re here!
All posts will be free while we build a library of spotlight stories.
Once we find our groove, none for me, thanks will become a reader-supported space—but this is a perfect time to peek behind the curtain.
Free subscribers will get one post per month.
Paid subscribers ($7/month or $70/year) will get access to everything: inspirational fasting stories, full access to the archive, and a front-row seat as we build none for me, thanks from the ground up.
Want in early? Right this way …
Hey there. I’m Jenn—writer, imperfect faster, and creator of none for me, thanks.
I believe part of what keeps fasting sustainable (and fun) is getting a peek inside other fasters’ lives—their routines, their stories, and their hard truths. That’s what none for me, thanks is all about: real people, real results, and all the moments in between.
Come hang out on Instagram @heyletsfast or share your story if you'd like to be featured in an upcoming spotlight.