Daily check in for Keto friends...
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Hi Connie....I'm following the same macros too, and will be getting serious in the gym as well. Look forward to comparing notes !
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lovesretirement wrote: »Hello fellow ketoers! I have been on this WOE since late October. In an effort to lose weight faster and to stir up a very lazy metabolism, I started eliminating starchy carbs. Lo and behold, the pain and inflammation in my knee from tears in the meniscus suddenly stopped along with the stomach bloat. It took a couple of weeks to get things going and by early December, I started dropping some pounds.
I have been with MFP a while, but it wasn't until December 2014 that I got serious. To date, I have lost 25 pounds. It has been a real struggle this past year finding what works for my aging body to get the pounds to drop. I have learned the hard way that it is not starvation and a ton of exercise! Now that I am eating high fat, moderate protein, and very low carb, I can keep my calorie level between 1200-1500 with macros at 75/20/5 and feel very satisfied. Also, 2x a week lifting heavy with a trainer, coupled with a little cardio, is more than enough exercise.
Anyway, I am glad I found this group today. (I see a few familiar faces from the LCHF group here.) Having others to connect with makes this process so much easier. I have about 30-40 more pounds I'd like to lose and really need the support and camaraderie.
Connie
I have been finding the same with carbs. My body totally rejects them. I just wish I could get my taste buds on the same page.
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Hi Connie....I'm following the same macros too, and will be getting serious in the gym as well. Look forward to comparing notes !
Sue
I set my macros at 75/20/5 as well. I have been off plan through the holidays. I originally expected to get back on track Jan. 1 but decided last minute to relax until life goes back to normal tomorrow. I spent today planning my meals for the week. I cooked up 7 days worth of breakfasts and lunches and have dinners mostly planned out. I hope to be back in full Ketosis by the end of the week.
I don't really have a workout plan yet, though. I'm not entirely sure where to begin.0 -
Good morning!
Just checking in before heading to the gym for Aquazumba.
I have been bouncing back and forth on the scale for nearly a month so will give it until mid-January. I think I will do a fat fast to get things moving. Has anyone tried it?
@4031isaiah..start slow with something you enjoy...maybe a short walk after dinner or during lunch. With this WOE, I think lifting heavy stuff and limited cardio may be the way to go.
Make it a great day, losers!
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Good Morning! I've started an egg fast today. I took the last 10 days and ate every cookie. It was terrible and I'm paying for it now with inflammation, muscle/body aches. I've done 1-2 fat fasts in the past, but never an egg fast, so we'll see how this goes. I'll get out for a walk this afternoon after work even though winter has officially come to PA.0
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4031isaiah wrote: »Hi Connie....I'm following the same macros too, and will be getting serious in the gym as well. Look forward to comparing notes !
Sue
I set my macros at 75/20/5 as well. I have been off plan through the holidays. I originally expected to get back on track Jan. 1 but decided last minute to relax until life goes back to normal tomorrow. I spent today planning my meals for the week. I cooked up 7 days worth of breakfasts and lunches and have dinners mostly planned out. I hope to be back in full Ketosis by the end of the week.
I don't really have a workout plan yet, though. I'm not entirely sure where to begin.
@4031isaiah there's a great article on marks daily apple about the "minimum effective dose" of workouts. It's very interesting. It should give you some manageable workouts to start with. Go to marks daily apple .com and search for an article called "the most bang for your workout buck" and then he mentions the 7 minute workout in the article, which you can google and even find an app for.0 -
. I started out by walking and doing DVD workouts....Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels ( a little hard on my knees so I modified ) . This helped my cardio, and I lost some inches. My biggest improvement was when I incorporated strength training. I do a modified version of Stronglifts 5x5 at home....I don't have all the fancy equipment, but I found a way to get it done. I will have gym access later this month, so my plan is to do my SL5x5 there, three times a week, and do something light on the off days. I still continue to walk a 5 k when the weather allows....4031isaiah wrote: »Hi Connie....I'm following the same macros too, and will be getting serious in the gym as well. Look forward to comparing notes !
Sue
I set my macros at 75/20/5 as well. I have been off plan through the holidays. I originally expected to get back on track Jan. 1 but decided last minute to relax until life goes back to normal tomorrow. I spent today planning my meals for the week. I cooked up 7 days worth of breakfasts and lunches and have dinners mostly planned out. I hope to be back in full Ketosis by the end of the week.
I don't really have a workout plan yet, though. I'm not entirely sure where to begin.
I used to get really anxious on what was the best workout I can do that would get the results I wanted. Reality is.....Any workout I stick with will bring results - it's the sticking to it that counts! Find something you enjoy and willing to do, and you can't go wrong, especially when coupled with this WOE....it's a Win Win!!!
Sue
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Hello all. I've just started keto and have joined MFP based upon advice on r/keto. I'm aiming to do some walking just as soon as I shake off this winter flu that I seem to be holding on to. My macros here on MFP are set to 75/20/5 and I'm keeping carbs at <20g.
I'll keep checking in as I progress and let you all know how things are going. I'm currently reading all of the guides that I can find on Keto!! Feel free to add me to your friends list (39 year old guy from the UK with approx 144lbs to lose).
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ChoiceNotChance wrote: »Good Morning! I've started an egg fast today. I took the last 10 days and ate every cookie. It was terrible and I'm paying for it now with inflammation, muscle/body aches. I've done 1-2 fat fasts in the past, but never an egg fast, so we'll see how this goes. I'll get out for a walk this afternoon after work even though winter has officially come to PA.
I keep saying I'd like to do an egg fast but have never followed through... I'm into to hear how it works out for you.0 -
ChoiceNotChance wrote: »Happy Christmas Eve for those of you who celebrate. I'm getting my metabolism tested today! I've been struggling with weight gain/no weight loss for a long time now, even eating at what I believe to be a deficit. I'm super-excited to see the results. I'll report later.
BTW- anyone else having trouble with their newsfeed being blank?
Did you get your results?0 -
Day off today. Had big plans for achieving goals. Didn't even make it out of pajamas. Oh well, it was lovely.
Stuck to keto plan, though.
Guess I needed to chill, big time.0 -
I started my weight loss yesterday and I think I can benefit from this daily check in for keto friends. It's not my first time with keto, I gained some weight that I need to take off asap.0
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Getting back on track is slow but steady... My carb intake didn't do the nose I planned for but they're coming down steadily. Still hoping to see traces of ketones by the end of the week.0
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A few extra hours of work each day this week. Since that takes a toll on me, but increases activity significantly, I'll keep home expectations at a minimum. Be interested to see my step count today.
Feel good about keto macros and calorie count. Scale is going down - a slow but steady pace for now.
Feeling cautiously happy again.0 -
. What are you using to track ketones ?4031isaiah wrote: »Getting back on track is slow but steady... My carb intake didn't do the nose I planned for but they're coming down steadily. Still hoping to see traces of ketones by the end of the week.
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. Good for you Elize!!A few extra hours of work each day this week. Since that takes a toll on me, but increases activity significantly, I'll keep home expectations at a minimum. Be interested to see my step count today.
Feel good about keto macros and calorie count. Scale is going down - a slow but steady pace for now.
Feeling cautiously happy again.
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. What are you using to track ketones ?4031isaiah wrote: »Getting back on track is slow but steady... My carb intake didn't do the nose I planned for but they're coming down steadily. Still hoping to see traces of ketones by the end of the week.
I have Keto Stix. I know they are not the be all, end all and some people discourage their use but I like the visual of seeing the stick change colours. It acts a s a motivator for me.0 -
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I don't check in often but I'm here! Plugging along! I love reading all of your posts! Thanks for the support!0
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I'm doing very well, thank you! No major changes to report. I lose a pound then watch it jump up for a few weeks before I see another loss. I've learned that this is how it is for me. Right now I'm in the scale jumping back up part, but I know it will eventually drop! Like I said, "Plugging along!" Lol!
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Bought a good digital scale yesterday since my old dial one just never seemed consistent. Well, unfortunately my digital shows I'm 3 lbs heavier than the old one showed. Kind of a bummer, but I'm not discouraged really since it gives me more resolve to stay the course. It's been close to a month on keto and I feel really good. No brain fog, no heart palpitations, better sleep. What's not to love about that!
For those considering an egg fast, I breathe I'm hungry website has some really great recipes to keep things interesting. Really love the keto pancakes, just egg and cream cheese but super tasty.0 -
Ugh! Cream cheese pancakes! Sounds delish but if there is one thing that I struggle with in this WOE, it's the # of recipes that rely on dairy for fat
... There are many other things to choose from but it seems all the ones I'm drawn to involve heavy cream, full fat sour cream, cream cheese and other types of cheese. My taste buds love that stuff but unfortunately for me, my digestive system does not. 0 -
. I'm starting to figure out that is my issue as well....what are you doing instead ?4031isaiah wrote: »Ugh! Cream cheese pancakes! Sounds delish but if there is one thing that I struggle with in this WOE, it's the # of recipes that rely on dairy for fat... There are many other things to choose from but it seems all the ones I'm drawn to involve heavy cream, full fat sour cream, cream cheese and other types of cheese. My taste buds love that stuff but unfortunately for me, my digestive system does not.
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. I'm starting to figure out that is my issue as well....what are you doing instead ?4031isaiah wrote: »Ugh! Cream cheese pancakes! Sounds delish but if there is one thing that I struggle with in this WOE, it's the # of recipes that rely on dairy for fat... There are many other things to choose from but it seems all the ones I'm drawn to involve heavy cream, full fat sour cream, cream cheese and other types of cheese. My taste buds love that stuff but unfortunately for me, my digestive system does not.
Good question... I have literally tried EVERYTHING under the sun that calls itself a cheese/dairy substitute and with the exception of various milk alternatives in drinks or cooking, when it comes to cheeses, yogurt, sour cream, ice cream and all of that good stuff, there is NOTHING like the real thing.
I go through phases where I manage to avoid it and not miss it for stretches at a time, then after I've been feeling better for awhile and I think I can handle it, I start sneaking it here and there until it starts to show up as a problem again either on the scale or in my digestive not functioning well...
That tends to be my pattern in many areas of my life, though... As soon as I tell myself that I can't or shouldn't have something, the longer I deprive myself of that thing until it starts to feel like everywhere I look, that's what I see. Then, the floodgates burst open...
... Probably why I struggle with weight and why I need this site...
It's a personality trait I continue to try to find my way around...0 -
4031isaiah wrote: »
Thanks, reading other people's posts helps. So far doing great, but I know I will have many struggles to face to take this weight off.
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Ok I really needed this thread! I started keto as recommended by my docs for epilepsy and dystonia, and I'm on day four. I struggled this morning, feeling like I was walking through soup- so fatigued! Had fuzz-head yesterday morning. For a normally annoying morning person to this is pretty tough. I do bounce back after having eaten breakfast. Any tips that could help me get back to being bright and shiny? Motivation I have- nothing like seizures and tremors to keep you on the path, but I'm finding that this is a minute-by-minute meal plan. I've lost 4.5 lbs in as many days! Thank you all for posting here, reading through these has really helped!0
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Howdy, y'all.
My life has been super-stressful (death in the family-lung cancer- and grandma with an amputation/infection in the hospital and isn't doing well.) I had to run down to the SC coast to see her. She never even knew I was there. Slept the whole time. They have her heavily medicated due to the pain. It's probably the last time I'll see her. At least my parents can tell her I drove the family 7hrs each way to see her. I'll try to catch her on the phone I guess. If she'll talk. She doesn't seem to want to even eat apparently. I think she's giving up.
DH's job is uncertain. Homeschooling is stressful. Life is being its usually thuggish self and I've been letting excuses rule me.
I've had 2 cheat days. And some overeating/drinking. I'm determined to get in 100 straight days of keto starting yesterday. My weight is up more than I'm comfortable. Some of it's carbage-water but I'm certain some is regained weight. It must go. Off, I say!
Hope everyone is having a good Friday.0 -
Looks like downered everyone away.
Day 3 of 100 Days of Keto for me.
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In sure everyone is still around. We just did a major upgrade on a hospital computer system. Got some significant personal stuff too, so just haven't had time to check in. Hopefully with the stress level down and the holidays gone I'll stop grabbing chocolate every time I see it.0
