Daily check-in for keto friends... volume 3
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Been on keto since Sept 11, got off from Thanksgiving through New YEars and didnt gain an ounce! (I did not weight myself until I knew had entered ketosis again)
25 pounds down, just had a baby June 27th and 10 away from prepregnancy weight with 50 to go!
I am finally back to IF, I drink coffee with cream at 7am, eat lunch at 11 and dinner 7.
I love this WOE!!1 -
Hi Everyone!
I'm new here, trying to figure this out... I did Keto a couple of years ago and lost 25lbs in about 4 months. I felt great! Then, fell off the wagon and slowly gained it all back PLUS 15! Ugh.
I'm back at it and have lost 10lbs in 11 days! Super happy about that. I like reading about all your successes and challenges, thank you. I am a pastry chef, just working part time now. I've been to culinary school and love cooking, so if anyone has any questions about cooking, or making a vegetable taste better, or different, just ask and I'd be glad to give you some suggestions. Last night for dinner I had a creamy cauliflower/curry soup with chicken breast to the side. It was delicious and so filling!2 -
Hi All! I stared January 3rd. I only weighed in last Monday, so have no idea what I've lost, if any, but I feel fantastic! Add me if you'd like - My diary is open to friends and I could also use the support.3
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My husband and I started the day after Thanksgiving, but I think, even though I thought I was doing okay, maybe I had too many little "cheats" during the holidays to throw me off. Then the week between Christmas and New Year's, well, let's just forget that week. So back at it again and overall down about 5 lbs. Just happy I'm still down this time, but ready to lose a good 40! A year ago doctor had me on a low carb, pretty similar, but had me limit to 20g carbs per meal, one cheat meal per week and I could keep my coffee with minimal flavored creamer. When I stalled at about 20 lbs he had me start some meds and I lost another 15, but then several months later life got in the way. I stopped the meds, stopped eating that way and thought I was watching, but things crept in like Starbucks and unhealthy snacks on vacation and I gained 20 or so of it back.
So here we go again... 0 -
4031isaiah wrote: »It seems to have the opposite affect on me. I actually sleep better on keto.
I get really weird dreams but I definitely sleep much much better on keto! Downside is I have to get up at least once a night to tinkle where as I didn't have to do that before. But I suppose it's a good thing!0 -
Shannonigans84 wrote: »4031isaiah wrote: »It seems to have the opposite affect on me. I actually sleep better on keto.
I get really weird dreams but I definitely sleep much much better on keto! Downside is I have to get up at least once a night to tinkle where as I didn't have to do that before. But I suppose it's a good thing!
What if you tried cutting off your fluid intake earlier? Could that reduce your sleep interruptions?0 -
Shannonigans84 wrote: »My boyfriend strayed today but I stayed on track. Unsure if this is in my favor but I stop eating at 7pm and I can easily go until 5pm the next day before I feel like I should eat something. So I'll eat a meal then I'm good until the next day. I'm getting plenty of water and I feel good. Today closes day 10 and 11lbs lost.
Sounds like spontaneous intermittent fasting has kicked in for you!1 -
Good Morning everyone. Picking myself back up after a bad Friday. Stressed out and strayed off plan. Got right back on yesterday.
Have a great day!!!4 -
Hi all!
SW: 288
CW: 266
GW: 140-150 (long road ahead!)
I'm more so doing "low carb" rather than keto, but close enough for me right now (goal is to be under ~40 carbs/day). I started trying to lose weight in late December, and lost about 12 lbs. This past week, I started eating low carb, high fat, and have dropped another 10 lbs, bringing me to 22 lbs total so far. I'm 5'10 and my goal is to be 140-150 lbs. I currently need to lose another 120 lbs to reach this goal.
I am trying to lose weight for my wedding (goal is to lose 60 lbs, but I secretly hope I can be just under 200 by then somehow), which is in 6 months, and so that my fiance and I can have kids soon. I am tired of being unhealthy, and looking and feeling like crap. I've had my time full of eating junk and drinking alcohol - so many empty calories I ingested over the years - and I am ready to be disciplined for my health and well-being.
The thing I love about this way of eating is that I do not crave sweet things or breads (I have been a sugar addict my entire life). Just the thought of them makes me feel a bit sick now. I've noticed that I appreciate real food more and that processed things are unappealing to me now.
Thanks for reading if you made it all the way through. Happy loss!
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@fifiman Sounds like you are doing well. It's an idea to break it down with smaller goals, like under 250, then possibly 230 etc as it always seems much more attainable and less of a task when you can really see an end in sight. Then you just set your next goal. It's all about achievement.
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chinatowninchina wrote: »@fifiman Sounds like you are doing well. It's an idea to break it down with smaller goals, like under 250, then possibly 230 etc as it always seems much more attainable and less of a task when you can really see an end in sight. Then you just set your next goal. It's all about achievement.
Thanks for the idea, but I like thinking big picture. I don't really mind having a long road ahead of me. Having small goals isn't as motivating for me.
Edit: Although, I have been thinking about rewarding myself with my first tattoo when I get under 200. I guess getting under 200 is my mini goal for now. It would be such a huge thing for me, since I haven't been under 200 in about 5 years. Thanks1 -
Just want to say thank you @KnitOrMiss. The l-theanine seems to have done the trick. I still wake up but fall back asleep easier for sure now. No more zombie at work! Nightly ritual is now my melatonin 5-htp pill, magnesium potassium pill, and l-theanine.
Scale finally dropped again after 3 weeks of nothing. Only 3 lbs despite eating clean and staying under calories most days, but it went down so I'll take it and run!! I've given up on time tables and such. It'll come off when my body is ready I guess and what exactly do I have to hurry for? It'd be nice to lose more than 3 lbs a month, but oh well.1 -
@chaoticdreams It's great to loose 3lbs a month and much much better than putting that on!!
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chinatowninchina wrote: »@fifiman Sounds like you are doing well. It's an idea to break it down with smaller goals, like under 250, then possibly 230 etc as it always seems much more attainable and less of a task when you can really see an end in sight. Then you just set your next goal. It's all about achievement.
Thanks for the idea, but I like thinking big picture. I don't really mind having a long road ahead of me. Having small goals isn't as motivating for me.
Edit: Although, I have been thinking about rewarding myself with my first tattoo when I get under 200. I guess getting under 200 is my mini goal for now. It would be such a huge thing for me, since I haven't been under 200 in about 5 years. Thanks
Start planning that tattoo!1 -
4031isaiah wrote: »Shannonigans84 wrote: »4031isaiah wrote: »It seems to have the opposite affect on me. I actually sleep better on keto.
I get really weird dreams but I definitely sleep much much better on keto! Downside is I have to get up at least once a night to tinkle where as I didn't have to do that before. But I suppose it's a good thing!
What if you tried cutting off your fluid intake earlier? Could that reduce your sleep interruptions?
Please don't cut off your fluid intake earlier! This is a huge mistake a lot of people try that increases stroke risks! Please don't do it unless you absolutely have to. If you're just waking to urinate, keep lights dim or off, use a non-blue light nightlight, and don't do anything but urinate and go right back to bed... Should make it easier to get right back to sleep...2 -
chaoticdreams wrote: »Just want to say thank you @KnitOrMiss. The l-theanine seems to have done the trick. I still wake up but fall back asleep easier for sure now. No more zombie at work! Nightly ritual is now my melatonin 5-htp pill, magnesium potassium pill, and l-theanine.
Scale finally dropped again after 3 weeks of nothing. Only 3 lbs despite eating clean and staying under calories most days, but it went down so I'll take it and run!! I've given up on time tables and such. It'll come off when my body is ready I guess and what exactly do I have to hurry for? It'd be nice to lose more than 3 lbs a month, but oh well.
@chaoticdreams - You're welcome, but the thanks actually go to my former PCP from before I moved! She's all about doing as much naturally as possible, and she had me use L-theanine!
Let's hope with more and better quality sleep (No more Zombies, please!) that the weight will start coming off better again!!0 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »4031isaiah wrote: »Shannonigans84 wrote: »4031isaiah wrote: »It seems to have the opposite affect on me. I actually sleep better on keto.
I get really weird dreams but I definitely sleep much much better on keto! Downside is I have to get up at least once a night to tinkle where as I didn't have to do that before. But I suppose it's a good thing!
What if you tried cutting off your fluid intake earlier? Could that reduce your sleep interruptions?
Please don't cut off your fluid intake earlier! This is a huge mistake a lot of people try that increases stroke risks! Please don't do it unless you absolutely have to. If you're just waking to urinate, keep lights dim or off, use a non-blue light nightlight, and don't do anything but urinate and go right back to bed... Should make it easier to get right back to sleep...
Just to clarify: by cutting off your fluid intake earlier, I meant, like, if you go to bed at 10pm, not drinking after 8pm or something like that. This is something I need to do for myself because I love a nice herbal tea before bed. It relaxes me and helps me fall asleep, then it backfires when I wake up at 2am to pee.1 -
Not to be morbid or seem to exaggerate, but I'd rather wake up at 2 am to pee than not wake up. At my age and knowing the damage I did to my body for 20 years, this is a real risk factor for me, personally.
I tend to drink at least 8 oz of water, sometimes with sea salt, right before bed...at least 30-60 minutes after eating, right before going to sleep. I have to worry more about having too much liquid after a meal making my bile float far more than drinking water and going to bed...
To each his/her own.
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KnitOrMiss wrote: »Not to be morbid or seem to exaggerate, but I'd rather wake up at 2 am to pee than not wake up. At my age and knowing the damage I did to my body for 20 years, this is a real risk factor for me, personally.
I tend to drink at least 8 oz of water, sometimes with sea salt, right before bed...at least 30-60 minutes after eating, right before going to sleep. I have to worry more about having too much liquid after a meal making my bile float far more than drinking water and going to bed...
To each his/her own.
Are you suggesting that even if you’ve tracked your fluid intake and had a sufficient amount throughout the day, one would risk stroke or death if they don’t drink more before bed to avoid waking up to pee?
I’m not challenging you, I’m just trying to have a clear understanding of what you are saying.1 -
Holy moly, I am tired today. I overslept to the point that I had to drive to work, which removed 20 mins of exercise out of my day. I will have to make up for it somewhere!! Perhaps I'll hit the gym on the way home... or do a couple laps around the block tonight. Sighhhh zZZzz0
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4031isaiah wrote: »KnitOrMiss wrote: »Not to be morbid or seem to exaggerate, but I'd rather wake up at 2 am to pee than not wake up. At my age and knowing the damage I did to my body for 20 years, this is a real risk factor for me, personally.
I tend to drink at least 8 oz of water, sometimes with sea salt, right before bed...at least 30-60 minutes after eating, right before going to sleep. I have to worry more about having too much liquid after a meal making my bile float far more than drinking water and going to bed...
To each his/her own.
Are you suggesting that even if you’ve tracked your fluid intake and had a sufficient amount throughout the day, one would risk stroke or death if they don’t drink more before bed to avoid waking up to pee?
I’m not challenging you, I’m just trying to have a clear understanding of what you are saying.
I didn't mean to suggest anything in particular. I tend to think very logically, and sometimes when I state things from an impassioned position with regard to my own health, it unintentionally comes across as lecturing, fear-mongering, or histrionics towards others and their own health. I do apologize. Thank you for letting me know that I was getting overly intense without proper context.
I have read numerous articles about the increased risks of suffering a stroke during episodes of dehydration, BUT...
If you're always well hydrated and don't ever have a marked change in the color of your urine (one of the easiest indicators of dehydration if you're not on excreting meds), you're probably safe. I, personally, struggle sometimes with significant changes in my urine color, moving 3 or more stages in the dehydration scale at different times. So for me, perhaps more than most people, I really have to make sure I get fluids before bed, because the latter half of my day leaves me less hydrated than the first half of my day...
Older folks also tend to have more dehydration - and intentionally restrict fluids in the evenings, or after 4 pm or even noon for some I've heard of!! - and so the risk is increased for them... I will have to go and find the articles. I don't remember what all the risk factors that influence this effect, aside from dehydration, but I'll do some research and get back with you...
But I would imagine that if you are well-hydrated, and don't wake up with excessive dry mouth or anything, your risks are likely not elevated...but again, that is just an opinion...
I am sorry to have come off aggressively or over-bearing. Please call me on it if I come across that way in the future. I can assure you, it is not intentional. Thank you for your patience and understanding.1 -
I don't have an attached bathroom so it's mildly inconvenient for middle of the night bathroom trips but I really don't mind. I'd rather have plenty of water throughout the day and just deal with it 0
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Shannonigans84 wrote: »I don't have an attached bathroom so it's mildly inconvenient for middle of the night bathroom trips but I really don't mind. I'd rather have plenty of water throughout the day and just deal with it
Plenty of water “THROUGHOUT THE DAY” is exactly what I meant. I didn’t say to cut down on your fluid intake. I was simply asking if you had considered finishing drinking all of your water for the day a little earlier to give your body a chance to process it while you’re still awake.1 -
(changed my profile name)
Keto 8 days, doing really well. Had an urge last night to have something crunchy so I made crispy bacon and eggs for dinner - was awesome!3 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »4031isaiah wrote: »KnitOrMiss wrote: »Not to be morbid or seem to exaggerate, but I'd rather wake up at 2 am to pee than not wake up. At my age and knowing the damage I did to my body for 20 years, this is a real risk factor for me, personally.
I tend to drink at least 8 oz of water, sometimes with sea salt, right before bed...at least 30-60 minutes after eating, right before going to sleep. I have to worry more about having too much liquid after a meal making my bile float far more than drinking water and going to bed...
To each his/her own.
Are you suggesting that even if you’ve tracked your fluid intake and had a sufficient amount throughout the day, one would risk stroke or death if they don’t drink more before bed to avoid waking up to pee?
I’m not challenging you, I’m just trying to have a clear understanding of what you are saying.
I didn't mean to suggest anything in particular. I tend to think very logically, and sometimes when I state things from an impassioned position with regard to my own health, it unintentionally comes across as lecturing, fear-mongering, or histrionics towards others and their own health. I do apologize. Thank you for letting me know that I was getting overly intense without proper context.
I have read numerous articles about the increased risks of suffering a stroke during episodes of dehydration, BUT...
If you're always well hydrated and don't ever have a marked change in the color of your urine (one of the easiest indicators of dehydration if you're not on excreting meds), you're probably safe. I, personally, struggle sometimes with significant changes in my urine color, moving 3 or more stages in the dehydration scale at different times. So for me, perhaps more than most people, I really have to make sure I get fluids before bed, because the latter half of my day leaves me less hydrated than the first half of my day...
Older folks also tend to have more dehydration - and intentionally restrict fluids in the evenings, or after 4 pm or even noon for some I've heard of!! - and so the risk is increased for them... I will have to go and find the articles. I don't remember what all the risk factors that influence this effect, aside from dehydration, but I'll do some research and get back with you...
But I would imagine that if you are well-hydrated, and don't wake up with excessive dry mouth or anything, your risks are likely not elevated...but again, that is just an opinion...
I am sorry to have come off aggressively or over-bearing. Please call me on it if I come across that way in the future. I can assure you, it is not intentional. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Generally I think you come over as concerned and helpful, as anyone seeing your regular posts will know 2 -
BulletProofCoffee wrote: »(changed my profile name)
Keto 8 days, doing really well. Had an urge last night to have something crunchy so I made crispy bacon and eggs for dinner - was awesome!
Your name, your name!! Gone is the skinny milk welcome to keto!! 1 -
chinatowninchina wrote: »KnitOrMiss wrote: »4031isaiah wrote: »KnitOrMiss wrote: »Not to be morbid or seem to exaggerate, but I'd rather wake up at 2 am to pee than not wake up. At my age and knowing the damage I did to my body for 20 years, this is a real risk factor for me, personally.
I tend to drink at least 8 oz of water, sometimes with sea salt, right before bed...at least 30-60 minutes after eating, right before going to sleep. I have to worry more about having too much liquid after a meal making my bile float far more than drinking water and going to bed...
To each his/her own.
Are you suggesting that even if you’ve tracked your fluid intake and had a sufficient amount throughout the day, one would risk stroke or death if they don’t drink more before bed to avoid waking up to pee?
I’m not challenging you, I’m just trying to have a clear understanding of what you are saying.
I didn't mean to suggest anything in particular. I tend to think very logically, and sometimes when I state things from an impassioned position with regard to my own health, it unintentionally comes across as lecturing, fear-mongering, or histrionics towards others and their own health. I do apologize. Thank you for letting me know that I was getting overly intense without proper context.
I have read numerous articles about the increased risks of suffering a stroke during episodes of dehydration, BUT...
If you're always well hydrated and don't ever have a marked change in the color of your urine (one of the easiest indicators of dehydration if you're not on excreting meds), you're probably safe. I, personally, struggle sometimes with significant changes in my urine color, moving 3 or more stages in the dehydration scale at different times. So for me, perhaps more than most people, I really have to make sure I get fluids before bed, because the latter half of my day leaves me less hydrated than the first half of my day...
Older folks also tend to have more dehydration - and intentionally restrict fluids in the evenings, or after 4 pm or even noon for some I've heard of!! - and so the risk is increased for them... I will have to go and find the articles. I don't remember what all the risk factors that influence this effect, aside from dehydration, but I'll do some research and get back with you...
But I would imagine that if you are well-hydrated, and don't wake up with excessive dry mouth or anything, your risks are likely not elevated...but again, that is just an opinion...
I am sorry to have come off aggressively or over-bearing. Please call me on it if I come across that way in the future. I can assure you, it is not intentional. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Generally I think you come over as concerned and helpful, as anyone seeing your regular posts will know
Agreed! @KnitOrMiss no need to apologize. It is clear that (as is always the case), you were just offering what you believe to be helpful advice. That’s why I wanted to be clear that I wasn’t challenging you, I just wanted to understand what you were saying because I’d not heard anything like that before.0 -
I don't always remember to add after my posts that I'm not a medical professional, that my suggestions should ALWAYS be researched and discussed with a person's medical team, that my information comes from my own experiences and those on this journey with me, or the research of more intelligent researchers!
I'm glad to see that y'all seem to "get" me...
But anyone who struggles with overall hydration (like me) but also suffers from digestive issues (like me) that again limit water consumption at once combined with the tendency to not "sip" water off and on, but to take large drinks at a time, then nothing for a while (SO ME), it will always be somewhat of a struggle to stay hydrated... Especially when compounded by medications that cause dehydration or have diarrhea as a side effect (again, ME and ME!)...
I know that my particular...bucket of troubles(?) does not match up to most people... When I was using my water app more often, I discovered that I did over 50% of my water consumption BEFORE LUNCH. So by dinner, I'm generally already getting low on fluid intake...but with the way my bile levels are, I can't generally have much water before a meal, during the meal (like hardly AT ALL), and definitely not after the meal. A good guzzle even an hour or 2 after dinner can trigger massive heartburn for me via floating bile rising to top of digestion system... So I have to carefully time any evening intake. Intentionally restricting that on top of my wacky bodily reactions would just be a bad idea FOR ME.
I know that this does not necessarily fit many folks, or definitely not all of them...so this is the compounding set of factors some of us (ME) face.0 -
Had an awesome dinner tonight - an entire avocado, a bunch of spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, garlic hummus, and three eggs all piled on top of each other with lime juice sprinkled all over it. So good!2
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Had an awesome dinner tonight - an entire avocado, a bunch of spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, garlic hummus, and three eggs all piled on top of each other with lime juice sprinkled all over it. So good!
Yum!!! I love all of those things and they sound delicious together. I’m still focusing on 0 carb to get my digestive system back in order so I couldn’t eat that but it does sound great!
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