Daily Check-In for Keto Friends 2017 Version
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Yay! I'm glad your risk paid off! I'm pretty old school that way as well.2
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Killing time here. 4 hours to go til I eat. I'm trying to jump-start my return to keto with an IF program.
Weight has gone down inch by inch for three days: once again waiting for the thrill of the whoosh and the electric rush of keto energy. I really do love those things, but for the moment I feel that sluggish, tired, whiney carb mindset. Alas.
I will get past this. Wondering and hoping that this is the time I will reel in success and get to my goal.
In spite of my current, transient mood, I actually feel good about the upcoming months - even with all the dating and job uncertainties and the scatterbrained way I seem to go about doing things.
I feel a certain contentment at this time of year, I love the weather and clothing, I love the harvest-like accessing of how far I've come especially during this harvest moon, and recognize that some things are falling into place even though a lot remains unsettled and unknown.
Travelling and then coming home always helps me put things in perspective and I'm so tuckered out all I can do is "go with the flow and ride with the tide."
In a few days time I hope to be riding the keto tide for the duration of the season!
And did I mention Halloween!!!! Can't wait.
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I'm in a similar condition @elize7. I've been maintaining for 2 years just outside of onederland. I decided I want to lost the last 15 lbs to my original goal weight and I not finding it easy to kick start the drop. Doing some IF, exercising a bit more and dropping to less than 20 carbs. (If I can control myself.) Good luck!
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Killing time here. 4 hours to go til I eat. I'm trying to jump-start my return to keto with an IF program.
Weight has gone down inch by inch for three days: once again waiting for the thrill of the whoosh and the electric rush of keto energy. I really do love those things, but for the moment I feel that sluggish, tired, whiney carb mindset. Alas.
I will get past this. Wondering and hoping that this is the time I will reel in success and get to my goal.
In spite of my current, transient mood, I actually feel good about the upcoming months - even with all the dating and job uncertainties and the scatterbrained way I seem to go about doing things.
I feel a certain contentment at this time of year, I love the weather and clothing, I love the harvest-like accessing of how far I've come especially during this harvest moon, and recognize that some things are falling into place even though a lot remains unsettled and unknown.
Travelling and then coming home always helps me put things in perspective and I'm so tuckered out all I can do is "go with the flow and ride with the tide."
In a few days time I hope to be riding the keto tide for the duration of the season!
And did I mention Halloween!!!! Can't wait.
Fall is my favourite time of year as well. My summer bikini body wasn't ready, but my Fall sweater body is on point!
...and FYI, there is a Daily IF check in thread as well. I have tendency to do that wherever I go. Having a consistent place to connect and check-in is a must for me to succeed. Feel free to Jon us.2 -
I'm in a similar condition @elize7. I've been maintaining for 2 years just outside of onederland. I decided I want to lost the last 15 lbs to my original goal weight and I not finding it easy to kick start the drop. Doing some IF, exercising a bit more and dropping to less than 20 carbs. (If I can control myself.) Good luck!
I'm doing something similar - 0 carb ( mostly only meat) and IF. It made a difference initially but a little slip up with corn on the cob and a Starbucks half sweet pumpkin spice latte set me back a bit.
I'm back on track but it's taken a few days to recover and shed the water retention.1 -
Ohmygoddess I just discovered my new favourite treat!!!
1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk with a couple of drops hazelnut stevia.... Chocolate Hazelnut milk! And only 1 net carb per cup!
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How many actual carbs?0
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River_Goddess wrote: »Ohmygoddess I just discovered my new favourite treat!!!
1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk with a couple of drops hazelnut stevia.... Chocolate Hazelnut milk! And only 1 net carb per cup!
Yuuuum!.
I can't imagine what this would be like, but as a former Nutella addict, I think this would be a gateway carb from me! LOL @River_Goddess4031isaiah wrote: »How many actual carbs?
@4031isaiah - That would probably depend on the milk brand you use. Cocoa powder is probably most of the carb source. Hazelnut liquid stevia should not have any carbs.0 -
Christie, where is the daily IF check in thread. Can't find it, but would like to join asap!0
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I don't actually know how to copy a link to a thread in MFP. I somehow managed to copy a link to the group, I think.
Let me know if this works. One you get to the group just look for Daily IF check-in.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/49-intermittent-fasting2 -
Thanks, I found it. Will check in daily as well!0
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Hey Friends...my family is off tomorrow to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (amusement park in CA). I have precooked some turkey bacon, packaged almonds, pepperoni, string cheese, LC jerky, etc. If you happen to look at my food dairy tomorrow, don't be alarmed, it will probably be a bit strange. Also with all the walking around I will probably let myself be 400+ calories over for the day.
One good thing, I am down to 212ish from 264 back in January. I should be able to fit much better on all the rides! Back at 240+ they were a bit tight and uncomfortable. Some of them I did not even try to get on... Might still be a bit tight, but I hope to notice a difference and be a little more confident. Everyone have a great weekend!4 -
4031isaiah wrote: »How many actual carbs?
Only 2 total carbs!! There is 1g fiber in the almond milk.2 -
Oh that's tempting! I love hazelnut flavoured anything... not a big fan of stevia, though. I don't like the after taste.1
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I agree. I'm picky about stevia but I found a couple brands that are better than others, and I'm careful to put only a couple drops in. I find with stevia, not enough is better than too much.
Chocolate-hazelnut anything, and caramel-sea salt anything... my faves!!!
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Life hack: Just came up with a trick for weening myself off artificial sweeteners that seems to be working where all other attempts have failed!!!
Before I have my coffee with cream, I eat a few grains of himalayan pink salt, then drink the coffee with cream! I think the salt makes it taste less bitter that way and it's helped me cut out at least 12 packets of Equal a day since I drink about 6 cups presently.
In the spirit of not being extremely restrictive, which can be a problem for me at times, I am going to have a cup after dinner where I may use an Equal packet if I want...and maybe some unsweetened cocoa powder as well.
I am trying to add a green food item, organic if possible, on most days.
Time for health to be part of this equation, not just vanity. And as always...baby steps works best for me.
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Hey friends. Still fighting the good fight. Right now my struggle is readjusting to keto. I find on an almost hourly basis that I am feverishly wavering between succumbing to a food craving or remaining true to my food plan. Mostly I'm winding up staying true, but what is new for me is the intensity of the struggle. It's wearing me out.
I've been trying to upgrade the quality of my food choices as well, and that means either I let go of some of what are my regular carb expenditures or else let go of the healthier food choices. For example: choosing a green food over cream or an alcoholic beverage. This is also a stressor for me as routines are really a big source of comfort for me and we all know there isn't much leeway with keto carb numbers. Again, I feel I'm making progress, but it is at the price of even more added stress. I hate all the time that I waste obsessing on food issues...when I know it's not even really the food that is at the core of the matter.
What's good is that I feel like I'm looking at some of my food disordered eating right in the eye and trying to make positive changes.
What's bad is that added up all together, my stressors are making me feel like roadkill. Zero energy and still no keto mood enhancement or energy rush. In fact for no real reason, I feel pretty darn blue.
So, I'm hoping that by just plugging away, this phase will pass and that I continue to make progress. (Perfection not required.) It's all really getting to me today. Would like to just go back to bed, but that is not an option.
Not trying to be a downer, just trying to be real among friends. Can not wait til this mood passes.
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What's bad is that added up all together, my stressors are making me feel like roadkill. Zero energy and still no keto mood enhancement or energy rush. In fact for no real reason, I feel pretty darn blue.
Would a short walk help? Releasing some endorphins may help to counteract those blue.
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I second the brisk walk idea though will say I've been in the position where placing one foot in front of the other seems impossible.
I've never come back from a walk and said, "I wish I hadn't done that". Plus, add some good uplifting music and I forgot about food for a while.2 -
Hey there! I'm crazy late to this challenge, but I just found this board. Mind if I join in???1
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jdavidcamacho wrote: »Hey there! I'm crazy late to this challenge, but I just found this board. Mind if I join in???
Welcome! There's no specific challenge and it's never to late to join. We just share and discuss what we face day to day as we muddle through our individual keto journeys.
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Just started keto along w/ IF today - eased myself into it a bit last week. Looking forward to positive changes
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Just checking in. Limping along on a kind of slow paced gelling of several food and lifestyle adjustments.
Halfway between LC and keto at the moment...adding in a very basic daily yoga practice, continuing to expand my social circles, hoping to get back to my daily painting routine. Continuing to declutter.
All of these changes are in baby step format, with the hope that I don't crash and burn in a couple weeks from overdoing it. I'm really struggling to find a sustainably paced, fulfilling lifestyle and to be able to be authentic and open hearted in my relationships.
It feels like I'm on the right track, but as in all areas of self care...I tend to be my own worst enemy. So, slow and steady is the name of the game.
On a positive food note, I was successful in not bringing any trigger foods into the house this week. That feels like a good first step in reclaiming my new improved food plan, and here's to hoping for good news on the scale very soon.
Hope the weekend is going well for my pals! I'm watching Svengoolie tonight!
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I'm not sure what Svegnoolie is but I hope you had a good night.
As for me, I keep sabotaging myself. I have a great week, then one day of bad choices undoes all of my efforts from the week before and isa hindrance to any effort for the next week. I finally get things under control, undo the damage, have another great week or two and then one day or bad choices and 'round and 'round I go...
This has been happening for almost a month now and I've had no movement on the scale in at least that long.1 -
Hey, Christy. Totally relate. Looking at my weigh ins since about a year ago, the numbers show, basically, a pattern of 2 week progress then 2 week sabotage every single month. Almost like clockwork!! I'm currently at the top of the weight range and, as always, am hoping the 12th time (this time!) will be the charm.
When I quit chain smoking, I remember that for a solid year I would quit in the morning but by night I would be smoking again. Every day! For hundreds of days!! But then one day.....I didn't. And that time lasted 13 years. So, one thing I got from that was keep after it, keep your focus and intention clear, and one day....it will work.
I started regaining some of my losses last fall after a long distance relationship ended, and then again after my more recent romantic disillusionment. So, I'm pretty sure it's a self protective weight gain, and since I'm working hard on bettering my own life, I'm sticking with the idea that I will be able to let go of it when I feel able to take that kind of risk again. Or at least when I feel more like myself again.
In the meantime, I'm doing everything possible to hold the line of unhappy, emotional regain at a respectable 20 pounds...and not let the regain creep up the whole 145 pound shebang!
So far, so good on that, at least.2 -
Have any of you tried EFT? It's Emotional (Freedom or something) Tapping, I think. A friend in my feed has been using it to great avail, and I've begun looking into it. Since we're mostly emotional/sensitive type people, I've really been wondering if this could help some of us... thetappingsolution.com was recommended to me...
Let me know if y'all want me to look up more info. @elize7 @4031isaiah1 -
Hey all, I've been doing Keto since April along with my husband. He is MUCH better than I am at keeping to the diet and tracking his intake. I've dropped from 168 to 155 and just can't seem to get below that 155 mark but I'm not unhappy about it. I have two main questions:
1) My biggest issue is having enough energy to do my long runs. I'm doing a marathon in December and am up to 10 - 12 miles runs and I just run out of energy. I'm just wiped out afterwards and don't recover as quickly as I should. Any suggestions for that? Anyone know of a runner who does low-carb that has a blog about diet/running?
2) My husband has always had his blood work done twice a year. We were hoping that he would be like the normal Keto person and have his cholesterol and "bad stuff" drop. After five months on the diet (and he's strict about it, 20 grams of net carbs or less) his bad cholesterol is still exactly the same, at the high end of the scale and there's no change in his good cholesterol. What was really concerning was that his triglycerides were way high. He doesn't do sugar, uses one pkg. artificial sweetener in his coffee or tea and that's it. He doesn't do sweets. It just blew us away that it was so high. High enough that the Dr. wanted him on medication for it. This really upset him but we both feel so much better with the Keto diet he's unwilling to change from it. So any insights on this? Why his triglycerides would go up?
Marcelyn in Houston
where believe it or not it's raining again!
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Hey Knit, I'd be interested if you found a link. I think I've heard of tapping before, but have no real info on it or understanding.
More tools for the toolbox...always good.
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Hey all, I've been doing Keto since April along with my husband. He is MUCH better than I am at keeping to the diet and tracking his intake. I've dropped from 168 to 155 and just can't seem to get below that 155 mark but I'm not unhappy about it. I have two main questions:
1) My biggest issue is having enough energy to do my long runs. I'm doing a marathon in December and am up to 10 - 12 miles runs and I just run out of energy. I'm just wiped out afterwards and don't recover as quickly as I should. Any suggestions for that? Anyone know of a runner who does low-carb that has a blog about diet/running?
2) My husband has always had his blood work done twice a year. We were hoping that he would be like the normal Keto person and have his cholesterol and "bad stuff" drop. After five months on the diet (and he's strict about it, 20 grams of net carbs or less) his bad cholesterol is still exactly the same, at the high end of the scale and there's no change in his good cholesterol. What was really concerning was that his triglycerides were way high. He doesn't do sugar, uses one pkg. artificial sweetener in his coffee or tea and that's it. He doesn't do sweets. It just blew us away that it was so high. High enough that the Dr. wanted him on medication for it. This really upset him but we both feel so much better with the Keto diet he's unwilling to change from it. So any insights on this? Why his triglycerides would go up?
Marcelyn in Houston
where believe it or not it's raining again!
@Marcelynh
Others can speak better to the cholesterol issue...SO...
As for the energy wipe outs, that tells me that you are still primarily functioning off glucose for muscle power. Once you become fat adapted, you'll be burning fat stores for energy - and have nearly endless energy, as long as you have essential body fat on board, plus a little.
If you cannot stay low enough to maintain the ketone energy as your source, you will continue to struggle with this. Additionally, if you are low on sodium/electrolytes, you'll hit that same wall.
If you do eat some carbs over your planned amount, you need to within 30 minutes do a good workout worth to burn through most of it. Until you push your body to stop using glucose fuel, you'll continue to struggle.
I think Phinney and Volek have a book called The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance that can spell this out better!
@Sunny_Bunny_ @FIT_Goat2
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