January 2018 Challenge
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JoannaVenuto wrote: »JoannaVenuto wrote: »I thought I had introduced myself but I can't find my original post and my app was bugging so maybe it didn't go through.
I was keto before and lost 30lbs+. But I started a new medication and gained a lot of weight since then. I also fell in love with this guy who is an AMAZING cook so...yeah. Eating was/is fun
Here are my stats:
F/29yo/5"8
SW: 248.6
CW: 245
GW: 180
Super pumped to be part of this active and supportive group!
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Hello Keto Squad!! With the challenge growing so much, I thought it would be helpful if we had a spreadsheet to easily track our weigh-ins. I know I personally don't enjoy scrolling through the pages on Sunday to find my last post/stats to copy n paste. This should make it easier to see our loss as the month goes on, and every month the weeks will be added and the total weight loss tallied.
The spreadsheet has 5 sheets. Find a space and add your name and weigh-ins so far. For those unfamiliar, Google will automatically save anything you enter. Happy Logging!!!
Nikki
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15_Wm6tiqUTRwP65I8gZWwWjWVtGgvYyj8p2gMaiWi48/edit#gid=0
Hey Nikki, I've messaged you re getting this link put on the Announcements under the Challenge one, take a look! xx0 -
chinatowninchina wrote: »For any who read this post... I would love some Keto friends! I am not sure how to request from community forum... any one more intuitive, please advise.
Yvonne
You can just post under discussions or if you want to join this challenge group post your weight and login weekly and that's you started! We comment about all sorts of stuff as well as using the main Keto discussions!
@1yvonna you can also join us on the “Daily check in for Keto friends” thread. It’s pinned at the top under announcements.0 -
So i went to the ER this weekend. My flank pain has been unreal! I truly feel it's in my kidneys. It's been 3 months of this. I can't sleep at night. It's much better when I'm up and awake but bed time is miserable. They did an ultrasound, and said no kidney stones, no gallbladder issues. They say drink water, and stay hydrated. Which I drink a lot of water! So i am kicking my coffee habit.. and jist drinking water. But I am still in a lot of pain. There is just no possible way that NOTHING is wrong. I'm not exactly sure what to do. I am thinking about making an appointment with a gastroenterologist. I'm so discouraged tho. I feel like they think I'm crazy. But this pain is not in my head, I WANT to sleep....
Sorry I'm just venting lol. But if anyone has had experience with this please let me know. I had these symptoms before starting Keto but they have gotten worse. I dont know whether my kidneys are just in overdrive or what. The only thin i can come up with on my own is to flush my system!!0 -
chinatowninchina wrote: »Jigglypuff00 wrote: »Newbie here. Just started keto 5 days ago though I've been on MFP off and on for about 2 years now. I should mention that I am eating at maintenance as I am breastfeeding and hoping that will be enough deficit without lowering my milk supply. Good luck everyone!
Weighing in!
SW 249.9
GW 130.0
12/31: 227.0
1/7: 223.8
NICE!!! Excellent weight loss! Keep it going!
Thank you! I'm a bread lover and going keto has been so difficult for me, but it's been very helpful for my arthritis so I'm sticking to it!
There's a great recipe on Diet Doctor for a keto Almond bread, I use it all the time, easy to do and tastes great!
I'll have to try that one. I'm using fathead pizza dough, modified for rolls, at the moment...and it's wonderful. I've never had a diet food taste so good, or so like the real thing, lol.0 -
JoannaVenuto wrote: »I thought I had introduced myself but I can't find my original post and my app was bugging so maybe it didn't go through.
I was keto before and lost 30lbs+. But I started a new medication and gained a lot of weight since then. I also fell in love with this guy who is an AMAZING cook so...yeah. Eating was/is fun
@JoannaVenuto - The best part of having an amazing cook in the house is experimenting with fantastic new recipes, as long as he's open minded and understands ingredients!
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12/31: 230.4
01/07: 226.6 (-3.8 lbs)
01/14
01/21
01/28
Total loss: -3.8 lbs
I’ve had a great start to the New Year! I’m feeling so much better eating Keto. The cravings are gone, the bloat is gone and I have so much more energy.2 -
chinatowninchina wrote: »@cbishop7777 and @Shortontime hey, slow and sure can win the race.......just stick to it and check you are logging your food correctly, sometimes the data base in dreadfully inaccurate, so check everything you are eating and make your own database to use under my menu or frequent foods, even if it says it thinks it has that already ignore and say it's new then add your accurate items. That's what I've done, not that I've lost a lot recently but I do know and accept why!!!
So glad to know I'm not the only one that's taking forever to respond to the keto lifestyle. I need to be more diligent in logging food, I know. I'll make that a goal this week. Thank you for the encouragement, chinatown!0 -
HaideeJo13 wrote: »So i went to the ER this weekend. My flank pain has been unreal! I truly feel it's in my kidneys. It's been 3 months of this. I can't sleep at night. It's much better when I'm up and awake but bed time is miserable. They did an ultrasound, and said no kidney stones, no gallbladder issues. They say drink water, and stay hydrated. Which I drink a lot of water! So i am kicking my coffee habit.. and jist drinking water. But I am still in a lot of pain. There is just no possible way that NOTHING is wrong. I'm not exactly sure what to do. I am thinking about making an appointment with a gastroenterologist. I'm so discouraged tho. I feel like they think I'm crazy. But this pain is not in my head, I WANT to sleep....
Sorry I'm just venting lol. But if anyone has had experience with this please let me know. I had these symptoms before starting Keto but they have gotten worse. I dont know whether my kidneys are just in overdrive or what. The only thin i can come up with on my own is to flush my system!!
Haidee, this sounds serious. I'm not a medical professional, but that kind of pain is not normal and I think you should not try to fix it yourself just trying diet changes. I would recommend you either find a reputable wholistic chiropractor or an internal specialist. Your body is trying to tell you something!0 -
I agree!!! I have been in so many times to be told nothing is wrong. It so frustrating. I'm gonna call a specialist today and see what I can do.2
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Hello Everyone. I'm Annette and have just started using My fitness Pal again and also thought I would give the Keto lifestyle a try. I have seen many people have wonderful success with it. I am looking forward to the challenge and getting any advise I can get. Thanks.
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Hi! My husband and I are also just starting the keto lifestyle. We are doing the fit2fat2fit challenge since we both have busy schedules and this gives us our meal plan with recipes and grocery lists. It also gives us daily workouts. I paid a one time fee but it was well worth it. If you ever want to swap recipes let me know!0
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HaideeJo13 wrote: »I agree!!! I have been in so many times to be told nothing is wrong. It so frustrating. I'm gonna call a specialist today and see what I can do.
@HaideeJo13 - Do you have any other symptoms? And where on your flank specifically? (HUGS) I hate that we women especially so often get told we're imagining things. (HUGS)1 -
It's mainly flank pain, specifically my right side. And also pain right under my rib on the right side. AND my legs have a super weird numbness. Both legs. No doctors seem to even care about the numbness which I think is strange. I swear literally everyone is just telling me nothing is wrong. I'm paying WAY to much to be told nothing is wrong. This pain can not be nothing. The numbness definitely can't just be nothing.0
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With all your heavy workload, could you have pinched a nerve in your back? That only flares up in certain positions, like prone when sleeping? @HaideeJo13 If so, it might be worth going to a chiropractor if you can afford it (GroupOn generally has some great discounts to make this more cost effective.).
The pain on right flank and under rib on the right sight specifically sounds like digestive drama, even if not yet gallstones, etc.
P.S. Gallstones can be made in the liver, too, so I hope they checked that on the ultrasound.
Just to see if that is a factor, you could try some digestive enzymes. Dr. Berg has a more expensive formula that he likes for gallbladder support (like sluggish or low function, etc.), but I prefer a full spectrum digestive enzyme. There are a few, but my personal favorite is NOW Brand Super Enzymes. Some places actually suggest to start with just Betaine HCL to see if it is low stomach acid, and that's a component of the one I take now, but I didn't tolerate it well on it's own... Let me know if you want me to send some articles your way.
Do you have any bathroom drama?
Because honestly, digestion related could be causing something to press on a nerve that's causing the leg thing, too, and it should be fairly simple to rule OUT...rather than expensive things like x-rays and MRI's, etc.
I actually had a weird digestive problem that simulated asthma breathing issues...until I figured out that problem and eliminated the issue...1 -
Hi everyone!
Not sure if recipes are allowed in this group.
I just made the most fantastic Ceasar Salad dressing/dip.
The macros per tablespoon are as follows:
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 0g
Protein: 3g
If any of you is interested I'll type down the recipe and send it
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JoannaVenuto wrote: »Hi everyone!
Not sure if recipes are allowed in this group.
I just made the most fantastic Ceasar Salad dressing/dip.
The macros per tablespoon are as follows:
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 0g
Protein: 3g
If any of you is interested I'll type down the recipe and send it !
goodness me, just about everything (as long as it's polite!) is allowed, let's have the recipe!1 -
Well yesterday and last night was much better. I kinked my back a little yesterday working out and so I am going to go see a chiropractor and see if that helps clear up some issues.
I do not have bathroom issues, I can eat just fine. Nothing flares up the pain in particular. I do have a very physical job so it could be just a back issue. To be quite honest I would prefer a fixable back issue than digestive or organ problems. So first stop chiropractor. If that doesn't clear things up... then to the gastroenterologist. Thanks everyone for the advice, support and suggestions!1 -
Hi everyone,
The past two days have been a bit rough. My heart rate is high. I can feel it, especially at night when I am in bed. My resting rate is 91bpm, and walking from one room to another gets it to 124bpm...
I've read that this could be a sign of electrolyte deficiency, specifically potassium.
Does any of you went through this and improved after being fat adapted?0 -
Do you take a potassium supplement joannaventuo?0
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My scale is crapping out on me. As much as I would love to weigh 120-130. Like my scale told me, I know that that is not accurate lol. So i am going today to get a new one. Any suggestions? I know I want digital. I had a Taylor digital scale from Wal-Mart. Has anyone tried the Bluetooth scales?0
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HaideeJo13 wrote: »Do you take a potassium supplement joannaventuo?
No, I take multi vitamins that are low in potassium, actually. I am trying to get it from my food but I am not quite sure where to start. What experience do you have with the supplements? Any product you'd reconmend?0 -
I take a potassium supplement. As well as a one a day vitamin, collagen and apple cider vinegar pills. I feel like they help!1
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HaideeJo13 wrote: »My scale is crapping out on me. As much as I would love to weigh 120-130. Like my scale told me, I know that that is not accurate lol. So i am going today to get a new one. Any suggestions? I know I want digital. I had a Taylor digital scale from Wal-Mart. Has anyone tried the Bluetooth scales?
Have you tried changing the batteries? I always magically weigh about 70lbs less when the batteries are low. 0 -
chinatowninchina wrote: »JoannaVenuto wrote: »Hi everyone!
Not sure if recipes are allowed in this group.
I just made the most fantastic Ceasar Salad dressing/dip.
The macros per tablespoon are as follows:
Fat: 10g
Carbs: 0g
Protein: 3g
If any of you is interested I'll type down the recipe and send it !
goodness me, just about everything (as long as it's polite!) is allowed, let's have the recipe!
Here is the Ceasar Salad dressing/dip recipe!
1 cup Hellman's mayo
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
80ml of olive oil
1 tbsp anchovy paste (you will not taste it at all, it only brings a savoury taste to it.)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp balsamic wine vinegar
1 tsp black pepper
Blend everything together until smooth. If too chunky you can add more olive oil. It will thicken up in the fridge.
This made a little over 2 cups. I like to let it chill for at least 2 hours in the fridge, it tastes a lot better when chilled. Soooo so good!
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HaideeJo13 wrote: »My scale is crapping out on me. As much as I would love to weigh 120-130. Like my scale told me, I know that that is not accurate lol. So i am going today to get a new one. Any suggestions? I know I want digital. I had a Taylor digital scale from Wal-Mart. Has anyone tried the Bluetooth scales?
I have a Weight Gurus Bluetooth scale. I love it! It syncs with MFP, FitBit, and probably other apps as well. It does body composition, and although I'm fairly certain it's not the most accurate way to measure BMI & body fat, I use those stats to see how I'm trending in those areas. I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond with a 20% off coupon. MSRP is 59.99.0 -
River_Goddess wrote: »HaideeJo13 wrote: »My scale is crapping out on me. As much as I would love to weigh 120-130. Like my scale told me, I know that that is not accurate lol. So i am going today to get a new one. Any suggestions? I know I want digital. I had a Taylor digital scale from Wal-Mart. Has anyone tried the Bluetooth scales?
Have you tried changing the batteries? I always magically weigh about 70lbs less when the batteries are low.
Haha I did try changing the batteries, no luck. Darn thing. It is pretty old though, maybe 5 years, and I have put it through hell hahaha!!!
I am going to go to Bed Bath and Beyond today, I will check it out. I kinda wanna upgrade to a Bluetooth, so I am excited. Never thought I would be excited for a new scale lmao!!0 -
Oh man, I've had the same scale for 15 years and at my highest I weighed more that it would read!! I've beat the crap out of that thing... even taking it on holiday haha. I have been dreaming of a fancy new scale that syncs to my apps and measures bf% etc... maybe that will be my next special purchase My partner, friends and anyone who has used my bathroom/stepped on the scale while in there say it reads 8-10 lbs high, so it would be cool if I was actually 10 lbs lighter than I think! Haha 0
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I weighed in today 1/10/18
SW- 195 (back in October)
CW- 185.75
GW-165 ( My March 1st goal. My actual goal weight is much lower, but I'd like to be 20lbs down at the start of my vacation on 3/1).0 -
I have the Fitbit Aria scale. I like that it syncs with my apps, not sure how accurate the bf% is. Its nice to have different profiles for my husband and I. It is pretty pricey in my opinion for a scale though. It was a splurge when we got it
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