Daily check in for Keto friends...
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Hi everybody! Good morning!
I've been bad...sooooOOOO bad over the last week. If keto were the measure, Santa wouldn't be leaving me anything! Oh, but being naughty tasted so good.
On the other hand, once again, afraid to face the scale. Ugh. BUT. Today is a new day! Started with BPC and am back on plan right this minute. Feeling some guilt, some hopelessness, but also renewed determination.
I feel so good both mentally and physically when I stay true to keto. That said, it's crazy to me how much my body craves carbohydrates after I fall off the wagon. Had the BPC an hour ago and my stomach is already rumbling, demanding more! Belly...you are not the boss of me. Eat what I left you over the last week! Damn, it's hanging all over.
Today may be rough, but planning to make some of my favorite keto comfort foods. Not going to worry so much about my calorie count the next few days. Just get back on target.
So grateful for this group to have a place to let this all out with people who get it.0 -
Welcome @ketomama14 and @CrewZen !! I don't always post, but personally love lurking on this group. I've been LCHF for a few months, and trying the keto for the past month. I have found this woe easier to follow, although I am still prone to sugar cravings and stress eating ! After the holidays I'm going full bode Keto down ...in hopes to get fully adapted . I know that my my carb sneaks have stalled me a bit. Anyways, welcome aboard, and best of luck to you both !
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Thanks. My weight has been bouncing all over the darn place except where I want it to. I'm finally back down to 151 after the Friday Night Carbopocalypse....bah.
Anyway - Congratulations Jess!
I used to homeschool my kiddos too.... but fell out of it around 3rd grade - I highly respect people who find it a fit for them and continue. Now my two dd's are 15 and 18... they made red velvet blondies last night with whipped cream on top - and I wasn't really even tempted... although I enjoyed the smell !
- Lisa
It's takes a special kind of person to homeschool.
And some days, I'm quite convinced I'm not that kind of person.
I joke that I keep doing it because I've been homeschooling dd13 was 4 (so I'm in my 9th year now), and I don't know how to do anything else.
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ketomama14 wrote: »
I have two kids (2.5 and 8 months), and am wanting to be a better example for them and a healthier person all around.
Great reason. And I can say as a person who has kinda-sorta passed the "finish line," it is 100% worth all the hard work and sacrifices. I wish I had been able to do this when my older 2 were little. I'm a much better, and a happier and more fun, mother now.0 -
baconslave wrote: »ketomama14 wrote: »
Great reason. And I can say as a person who has kinda-sorta passed the "finish line," it is 100% worth all the hard work and sacrifices. I wish I had been able to do this when my older 2 were little. I'm a much better, and a happier and more fun, mother now.
That's awesome! Thank you and congratulations on passing the "finish line"!
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ketomama14 wrote: »Hi! I'm new here, and so excited to have found this group.
I have followed a ketogenic diet many times over the past 8 or so years beginning in college, but have chosen to derail myself many times.
I've committed to doing this though and am excited to lose the weight once and for all!
I have two kids (2.5 and 8 months), and am wanting to be a better example for them and a healthier person all around.
I'm so excited to get to know you all and plug in to an awesome support system!
Hey there, Ketomama14. I have two kids as well and hope to be a good example for them as well. I know they're watching and learning... I hope they pick up my positive habits.0 -
1 week until Xmas... I suppose I should start my Xmas shopping. Anyone have a little extra motivation or Xmas spirit hanging around?
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What was I thinking?!!! Thursday night, my daughter and I made cake pops for her's and my son's class Christmas parties. One broke off the stick so my daughter and I decided to split it.
One tiny 1/2 of a cake pop... the portion I ate was about the size of my thumb... How much damage could it really do, right?
... I am still recovering... I have since had another while cake pop, a handful of donut holes, a cannoli and three Fererro Roches... And I was in ketosis!0 -
Yeah well. Human. Had an unintentional slip while out last night. Didnt go to the room where the holiday treats were, but put away 4 big cookies in a furious flash, when someone brought them out and waved the plate in front of me. Alas. And this was after i had tried to introduce a measured keto whipped cream treat for my coffee this holiday week.
For the record:
I ate the whole can of whipped cream in less than 15 minutes. Then later the cookies.
*Food addict demon is firmly in position at the helm of my momentary lapses ship. Can and will take over and go hog wild in a flash.
So, not getting on the scale til monday AM. Back on keto plan today. It's not that I can't recover from these crazy binges - i just don't get why I dont moderate myself. I refuse to beat myself up for it - just wish I had more insight about it and could find a strategy to fix it. So far, I remain mystified...
Sigh.
(The cookies didnt even taste all that great that they would need to be inhaled so ferociously!)0 -
This is the 1st year ever that I've done well during the big holiday season. My biggest slip ups so far have been a couple very large steak dinners out that didn't really have a lot by way of carbs in them, but would be in the 1000 - 1200 calorie range for one meal. Fortunately, the rest of those particular days I was on the low side, so on each occasion I only ended up a couple hundred calories over for the day. I think this has a lot to do with two things for me, first, I only started this in the beginning of November, so it is still fresh and secondly, this was the 1st time switching to low carb (I've done it for a handful of months at a time in the past) that I suffered severe withdrawal symptoms as my body was adjusting the 1st couple of weeks that I don't ever want to go through those pains again by screwing up. That is plenty motivation for me.0
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Yeah well. Human. Had an unintentional slip while out last night. Didnt go to the room where the holiday treats were, but put away 4 big cookies in a furious flash, when someone brought them out and waved the plate in front of me. Alas. And this was after i had tried to introduce a measured keto whipped cream treat for my coffee this holiday week.
For the record:
I ate the whole can of whipped cream in less than 15 minutes. Then later the cookies.
*Food addict demon is firmly in position at the helm of my momentary lapses ship. Can and will take over and go hog wild in a flash.
So, not getting on the scale til monday AM. Back on keto plan today. It's not that I can't recover from these crazy binges - i just don't get why I dont moderate myself. I refuse to beat myself up for it - just wish I had more insight about it and could find a strategy to fix it. So far, I remain mystified...
Sigh.
(The cookies didnt even taste all that great that they would need to be inhaled so ferociously!)
That's me. Like a vacuum cleaner. Or the Cookie Monster on crack. Once I listen to Loki and entertain the thought for half a second...BAM...plate of cookies GONE...and me sniffing around for something else to ravenously cram into my piehole.
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You are doing fantastic staying the course! I was researching the calories on some of my favorite menu items and was shocked at the calories of some of the steak dinners. I've been tracking calories as well as my macros for a few months now, and it's making a huge difference.This is the 1st year ever that I've done well during the big holiday season. My biggest slip ups so far have been a couple very large steak dinners out that didn't really have a lot by way of carbs in them, but would be in the 1000 - 1200 calorie range for one meal. Fortunately, the rest of those particular days I was on the low side, so on each occasion I only ended up a couple hundred calories over for the day. I think this has a lot to do with two things for me, first, I only started this in the beginning of November, so it is still fresh and secondly, this was the 1st time switching to low carb (I've done it for a handful of months at a time in the past) that I suffered severe withdrawal symptoms as my body was adjusting the 1st couple of weeks that I don't ever want to go through those pains again by screwing up. That is plenty motivation for me.
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Officially struggling with food choices. Last night in an instant i doubled my usual daily carbs. In the middle of the night i woke up and had to ask myself "did i drink alcohol last night?" i hadn't at all, but i felt just like i had. I have never had such a clear cut reaction to carbage, but now that i have I'm hoping it will deter me from other holiday food slips. Going to recommit ti my woe this AM. I am so thankful i found a way of eating that makes me feel energetic and helps me look good- which helps me feel good. Wish me luck and determination for today! (By Saturday morning, the insanity will be over!) (yay!)0
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How do you folks my name is Deborah, I have been researching Keto and putting together my support blogs ( Maria mind/body, All day I dream about food, Jimmy Moor) & purchasing various goods from Amazon including books and some Keto foods that are tough to find locally. My plan is to start Jan 1. I have 50 lbs to loose and am very excited for the hopeful success with this lifestyle. Anything that worked well for you when you got started? Meal plans you recommend?
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How do you folks my name is Deborah, I have been researching Keto and putting together my support blogs ( Maria mind/body, All day I dream about food, Jimmy Moor) & purchasing various goods from Amazon including books and some Keto foods that are tough to find locally. My plan is to start Jan 1. I have 50 lbs to loose and am very excited for the hopeful success with this lifestyle. Anything that worked well for you when you got started? Meal plans you recommend?
Thank you!
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf has an excellent overview on what kids of foods to eat.
And those support blogs you listed and their recipes are great for ideas. And listening to Jimmy's podcasts are educational and illuminating.
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You are doing fantastic staying the course! I was researching the calories on some of my favorite menu items and was shocked at the calories of some of the steak dinners. I've been tracking calories as well as my macros for a few months now, and it's making a huge difference.This is the 1st year ever that I've done well during the big holiday season. My biggest slip ups so far have been a couple very large steak dinners out that didn't really have a lot by way of carbs in them, but would be in the 1000 - 1200 calorie range for one meal. Fortunately, the rest of those particular days I was on the low side, so on each occasion I only ended up a couple hundred calories over for the day. I think this has a lot to do with two things for me, first, I only started this in the beginning of November, so it is still fresh and secondly, this was the 1st time switching to low carb (I've done it for a handful of months at a time in the past) that I suffered severe withdrawal symptoms as my body was adjusting the 1st couple of weeks that I don't ever want to go through those pains again by screwing up. That is plenty motivation for me.
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Yikes! Potluck lunch today at work. Didn't do to bad, except for the piece of carrot cake ( made it so I had to try some) which led to a piece of cheese cake. Now I feel like a water logged tank and I have to go Christmas carolling... Hope I can still breath...
I'll have a better day tomorrow...0 -
. If your walking the neighborhood and singing....I would think that counts as cardio....;)Yikes! Potluck lunch today at work. Didn't do to bad, except for the piece of carrot cake ( made it so I had to try some) which led to a piece of cheese cake. Now I feel like a water logged tank and I have to go Christmas carolling... Hope I can still breath...
I'll have a better day tomorrow...0 -
I had a gargantuan bowl of popcorn on Sunday that I didn't even bother logging, as i have no idea how much was in there, plus I was scared to see the numbers
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Yikes! How did you feel today ?Christine_72 wrote: »I had a gargantuan bowl of popcorn on Sunday that I didn't even bother logging, as i have no idea how much was in there, plus I was scared to see the numbers
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Hi Everyone, I'm new (10 days) to keto and new to this whole group thing. I'd love to be a part of a group to encourage me as I go along and to encourage others. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, 20-25 pounds, so it isn't entirely about the weight for me. I'd been having strange heart palpitations, especially at night. Life recently has been extremely stressful so that's a big part of the problem. Seems carbs (especially sweets) made me react immediately with increased heart rate, my heart feeling like it was jumping out of my chest. I decided to quit carbs and go hflc keto to see if it helped. Hello! No more weird heart beats. Sleeping better. Feeling great with tons of energy. In 10 days only 2 pounds have shown on the scale, but I'm over 50 and from what I gather it is harder for gals like me to lose weight. Anyone out there who can offer suggestions for me? I've done the keto calculator and know to expect slow progress - keeping total calories @1200. Anyway, I'd sure love to hit my target weight at some point in the next year, having a few cheerleaders in my corner will help keep me motivated!0
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Okay, so as the holiday bears down, I feel like I've been focusing on the stress of the job and mood swinging. Predictably my eating is off plan. For tomorrow, I'm focusing on things I love. Painting, sewing, housey projects, making people at work feel good by smiling and laughing and joking around. If it helps my eating - great! If not - well only a couple more days til normal is back!0
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LeslieinOC wrote: »Hi Everyone, I'm new (10 days) to keto and new to this whole group thing. I'd love to be a part of a group to encourage me as I go along and to encourage others. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, 20-25 pounds, so it isn't entirely about the weight for me. I'd been having strange heart palpitations, especially at night. Life recently has been extremely stressful so that's a big part of the problem. Seems carbs (especially sweets) made me react immediately with increased heart rate, my heart feeling like it was jumping out of my chest. I decided to quit carbs and go hflc keto to see if it helped. Hello! No more weird heart beats. Sleeping better. Feeling great with tons of energy. In 10 days only 2 pounds have shown on the scale, but I'm over 50 and from what I gather it is harder for gals like me to lose weight. Anyone out there who can offer suggestions for me? I've done the keto calculator and know to expect slow progress - keeping total calories @1200. Anyway, I'd sure love to hit my target weight at some point in the next year, having a few cheerleaders in my corner will help keep me motivated!
Great to have you LeslieinOC! I'm happy to be in your corner cheering you on!
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Yikes! How did you feel today ?Christine_72 wrote: »I had a gargantuan bowl of popcorn on Sunday that I didn't even bother logging, as i have no idea how much was in there, plus I was scared to see the numbers
Fine, and lost .2kg lol0 -
. LOL ! The body never ceases to amaze me !!! Seems like no real set back then, Good for you !!!Christine_72 wrote: »
Yikes! How did you feel today ?Christine_72 wrote: »I had a gargantuan bowl of popcorn on Sunday that I didn't even bother logging, as i have no idea how much was in there, plus I was scared to see the numbers
Fine, and lost .2kg lol
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. LOL ! The body never ceases to amaze me !!! Seems like no real set back then, Good for you !!!Christine_72 wrote: »
Yikes! How did you feel today ?Christine_72 wrote: »I had a gargantuan bowl of popcorn on Sunday that I didn't even bother logging, as i have no idea how much was in there, plus I was scared to see the numbers
Fine, and lost .2kg lol
Yeah, it is weird. Like this weekend, one day I ate about 3 oz of peanuts or more. I KNOW my carbs were for sure over 50g and probably close to 70g. I didn't dip out of ketosis weirdly enough. But if I'd had a slice of bread instead to hit that 70, I would have definitely been up a couple pounds the next day. So I'm guessing popcorn wasn't that bad for her. It is crazy how individual we can be on responding to specific foods.4031isaiah wrote: »LeslieinOC wrote: »Hi Everyone, I'm new (10 days) to keto and new to this whole group thing. I'd love to be a part of a group to encourage me as I go along and to encourage others. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, 20-25 pounds, so it isn't entirely about the weight for me. I'd been having strange heart palpitations, especially at night. Life recently has been extremely stressful so that's a big part of the problem. Seems carbs (especially sweets) made me react immediately with increased heart rate, my heart feeling like it was jumping out of my chest. I decided to quit carbs and go hflc keto to see if it helped. Hello! No more weird heart beats. Sleeping better. Feeling great with tons of energy. In 10 days only 2 pounds have shown on the scale, but I'm over 50 and from what I gather it is harder for gals like me to lose weight. Anyone out there who can offer suggestions for me? I've done the keto calculator and know to expect slow progress - keeping total calories @1200. Anyway, I'd sure love to hit my target weight at some point in the next year, having a few cheerleaders in my corner will help keep me motivated!
Great to have you LeslieinOC! I'm happy to be in your corner cheering you on!
Christie.
I'm Jess.
Welcome. Cheering for ya. 0 -
Okay, so as the holiday bears down, I feel like I've been focusing on the stress of the job and mood swinging. Predictably my eating is off plan. For tomorrow, I'm focusing on things I love. Painting, sewing, housey projects, making people at work feel good by smiling and laughing and joking around. If it helps my eating - great! If not - well only a couple more days til normal is back!
Yes. This is how I was able to 99% of the time avoid emotional/stress eating. I distract myself with things I enjoy or will keep me busy and focus on them. Enjoy those happy moments. Immerse yourself in them.
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