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I'm about the same as far as weight loss and energy, but I have been doing this for 2months......I don't really have a " meal plan" I just look at what we have and make sure I have plenty of butter, heavy cream, fatty cuts of meats, avocados, olives & mayonnaise and go from there! I'm eating when hungry and don't snack.I've been doing lchf for less than a month, and haven't lost much actual weight, but the changes are remarkable. I have much more energy. I don't feel "down" as much. I have more zest for life. I feel smaller, tighter, less puffy or inflammed. My digestion is generally better, but I'm still working to find the ideal meal plan. I don't obsess over when I will eat next and I don't constantly feel the need to snack. I don't get as hungry, and I fill up faster. I'm sleeling deeper (downside is it's really hard to wake up now). I swear I look better overall. It's pretty great, and honestly surprising.
I have been told the weight loss will come.....6 -
Not sure if this counts as an NSV but since losing weight I am really feeling the cold! Only 15 degrees outside but inside I have the oil heater on and I am wearing two tee shirts, two woollen jumpers and a tracksuit top!
@Abm4n - I joke about this one myself. I'm still overweight/obese, but I joke that I've lost enough fat now that I get cold easier! I definitely think it's an NSV, but an annoying one, like shrinking out of clothing so fast it gets expensive, etc. LOL On the flip side, I've been getting overheated easier this summer, but I think that's more to do with my thyroid meds being adjusted...sweating like it's a job. SMH3 -
When I lost my first chunk of weight a few years back I noticed myself getting colder quite a bit easier. During the winter I always have a scarf and gloves in my purse now.
NSV this morning!! I decided to try on my fave little black dress to see where I was at with it. Last time I wore it I used spanx but I still felt like I didn't look that great in it. Which sucks because it's an amazing dress and super comfy (which spanx kind of ruins). Anyway, this morning not only did it look good, but it looked good without spanx!! I'm rocking it today, look great, and I feel like I'm wearing pajamas! Today is a good day!16 -
When I lost my first chunk of weight a few years back I noticed myself getting colder quite a bit easier. During the winter I always have a scarf and gloves in my purse now.
NSV this morning!! I decided to try on my fave little black dress to see where I was at with it. Last time I wore it I used spanx but I still felt like I didn't look that great in it. Which sucks because it's an amazing dress and super comfy (which spanx kind of ruins). Anyway, this morning not only did it look good, but it looked good without spanx!! I'm rocking it today, look great, and I feel like I'm wearing pajamas! Today is a good day!
I have a dress I wore when I graduated from RN school several years ago. It's timeless and classic and I can't bear to part with it. I was thinking the other day it's my goal. To wear it again and it look as good as it did the first time I wore it. I'm still about 30 lbs away from feeling like I should even try. So congrats to you! I can't wait to know how you feel!!!4 -
RowdysLady wrote: »When I lost my first chunk of weight a few years back I noticed myself getting colder quite a bit easier. During the winter I always have a scarf and gloves in my purse now.
NSV this morning!! I decided to try on my fave little black dress to see where I was at with it. Last time I wore it I used spanx but I still felt like I didn't look that great in it. Which sucks because it's an amazing dress and super comfy (which spanx kind of ruins). Anyway, this morning not only did it look good, but it looked good without spanx!! I'm rocking it today, look great, and I feel like I'm wearing pajamas! Today is a good day!
I have a dress I wore when I graduated from RN school several years ago. It's timeless and classic and I can't bear to part with it. I was thinking the other day it's my goal. To wear it again and it look as good as it did the first time I wore it. I'm still about 30 lbs away from feeling like I should even try. So congrats to you! I can't wait to know how you feel!!!
You'll be back in it before you know it! Make sure you let us know when you get back into that dress!0 -
ohh there will be photos! ;
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NSV this morning!! I decided to try on my fave little black dress to see where I was at with it. Last time I wore it I used spanx but I still felt like I didn't look that great in it. Which sucks because it's an amazing dress and super comfy (which spanx kind of ruins). Anyway, this morning not only did it look good, but it looked good without spanx!! I'm rocking it today, look great, and I feel like I'm wearing pajamas! Today is a good day!
Awesome! Congratulations! My little black dress is calling my name! I think maybe 15 lbs or so I should give it a try
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I successfully ate sweet potato fries.
I knew I wanted them - I've wanted them for a week.
I planned the rest of my day's carb consumption around having them with dinner.
I ordered the smallest available serving.
It was amazing. I spent the entire day knowing that my choices were allowing this small thing. And now my desire for sweet potato fries is gone, and there's no guilt about having skewed my intake drastically. There's no carb hangover.
I am at peace with both the choice to eat the fries, and the choice to tailor my day to maintain the new lifestyle.13 -
karebear5891 wrote: »Panda_Poptarts wrote: »Totally not diet related, but health related. I started going to therapy again. Had my second session today, and actually allowed myself to cry. That's enormous for me. Like so astronomically unlike myself.
I look forward to making sure my mind is just as healthy as my body is gradually becoming.
I think sometimes it's easier to deal with the outside than the inside. Be proud of yourself for taking that step! It is so important to take care of every part of yourself. Amazing victory.
I completely agree. I'm finishing up my Master's in professional counseling, and want to ensure that I'm as healthy as can be before I start taking patients. I'm glad I took this step 10 -
I now officially wear 32" waist jeans, am seeing another inch of veins near the lower abs, and my cephalic and basilic veins show even when arms are not under duress.
God I missed heavy lifting.15 -
I just got a new heart rate monitor over the weekend... I was pretty shocked and happy when my Resting Heart Rate registered in the "Athlete" range!!! So working out 6 days a week has been doing something!10
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I purchased my band parent t shirt last night in an XL instead of a 2 or 3 XL!19
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I just got a new heart rate monitor over the weekend... I was pretty shocked and happy when my Resting Heart Rate registered in the "Athlete" range!!! So working out 6 days a week has been doing something!
Fantastic. I recently discovered that mine hovers in the 54 to 58 range. Not bad, but as a 31 year old male, it could be better.7 -
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Slowly updating my trousers from 36" to 33" waist. I just bought a pair of new jeans - 33" selvedge denim slim profile from Uniqlo. Jumper is an op shop bargain made from 70% wool and 30 % cashmere.
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If you are eating the sweet potatoes that way, you feel good, you are still losing weight, and your blood markers/health markers are good, why did you stop eating them because of numbers on a paper? I don't understand this idea, honestly. I'm not being flippant, but serious. @Abm4n - Will you explain to me the reasoning?
Sweet potatoes may have more carbs than white potatoes, but they also have more fiber. In the range of glycemic impact, per a diabetes doctor, they go least preferred to most preferred: white potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash/pumpkin/etc. So that's still middle of the road, and they're packed with fab nutrition. What am I missing??2 -
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If you are eating the sweet potatoes that way, you feel good, you are still losing weight, and your blood markers/health markers are good, why did you stop eating them because of numbers on a paper?
I cannot answer for the other member, but for myself: 1 cup of sweet potatoes contains 27g of carbs and only 4g fiber, for 23 net carbs. That's a LOT of carbs for a single meal, a LOT of carbs for a single item. Personally, I strive to consume fewer than 45g carbs per day. There's just not room for a sweet potato when there other food choices that have better nutrient profiles and don't throw the carb curve. Hence my careful planning to incorporate the sweet potato fries - but that much effort into food planning just isn't manageable for daily living.2 -
@co_lau - it's for that reason that I've avoided them since going low carb over 18 months ago. I got addicted and quickly. I agree with you...
I was just curious about the other poster who said they were eating them successfully until they observed how many carbs were in it. If you're eating it and progressing, I didn't understand the concern.... I know the math and I know my love for them, so I still steer clear. I guess it was the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" thing that confused me.0 -
I love sweet potatoes too, and I plan to add them back into my diet once I get to maintenance level. They are the one thing I REALLY miss! Yes, sweets were never my problem... it was always the potatoes, bread and pasta that didn't love me as much as I loved them.1
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I am now bonk-proof. I can get hungry on a long ride or a long day in the mountains with no noticeable negative side effects if I choose not to stop and eat right away.12
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I have been deliberately avoiding roast potatoes while eating other roasted vegetables that contain lower carbs. It just didn't make sense to avoid potatoes while indulging in sweet potatoes which, according to diet doctor are even higher in carbs than ordinary potatoes.
I am given abundant free fruit and vegetables as part of my work but in truth I prefer to eat more fatty meat with just a few veggies on the side. My favourite veg would be brussel sprouts, cooked in lard with fatty bacon, and apple cider vinegar like a home made sourkraut.5 -
I've eaten some sweet potato in the past couple of weeks without any problems. Tried a small yellow potato and had a headache within an hour! At least the sweet potato is a great vessel for yummy butter!
I've been working at maintenance and find sweet potatoes to be an easy addition that doesn't make the scale jump, for me!
NSV for me, the plastic surgery I'm having at 7:30am central time today!!!14 -
I love sweet potatoes too, and I plan to add them back into my diet once I get to maintenance level. They are the one thing I REALLY miss! Yes, sweets were never my problem... it was always the potatoes, bread and pasta that didn't love me as much as I loved them.
Me too! I used to bake sweet potato (in strips like fries) with a little bit of coconut oil and cinnamon. It felt like a treat. So yummy! I plan to add them back in at maintenance but I'll probably eat them around my workouts.I've eaten some sweet potato in the past couple of weeks without any problems. Tried a small yellow potato and had a headache within an hour! At least the sweet potato is a great vessel for yummy butter!
I've been working at maintenance and find sweet potatoes to be an easy addition that doesn't make the scale jump, for me!
NSV for me, the plastic surgery I'm having at 7:30am central time today!!!
It's really nice to hear that sweet potatoes dont make the scale jump for you. Crossing my fingers it will work out that way for me
Yay for plastic surgery day! Not sure what you're having done but I hope you heal up fast!5 -
Also curious about the surgery! Very exciting. Hope it all goes well, and take care.4
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cycled 220 km yesterday, eating two tubs of creme fraiche (35% fat) during, because I left my wallet at home, haha! Went great. Finally sorting out the food and drink while on the bike. Keto rules. So much more freedom during endurance events.10
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My fasting blood sugar was 78 today! That is in the "normal" range for non-diabetics and absolutely bloody fantastic for a T2D. Must be the small amount of exercise I added to my WOE. This number just confirms to me that I am eating the right way for my body and am getting closer to being med free 13
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@Karlottap Good luck and hopes for good healing! Will love to hear about the experience. 3
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I discovered I have a waist!!
Suddenly this week it has finally appeared and I am over the moon. I am no longer round like an apple and my scales shows me at the same weight as last Friday. I can live with scales staying still as long as my body changes 12 -
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NSV for me, the plastic surgery I'm having at 7:30am central time today!!! [/quote]
@Karlottap I hope everything went perfectly for you! Best wishes.6
