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baconslave
baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
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HEY! It's dead up in here.
The last thread was several years long.
I know I may be the only one talking in here but let's try to revive this thing.

Talk keto, keto struggles, life stuff, whatever.

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  • lisahughesdesign
    lisahughesdesign Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I’m Lisa. Started transitioning into the Keri diet 4 days ago, slowly weeding out the carbs. I need to lose 2.5 stone over the coming months. I first tried keto several years ago with some success, a few years ago I tried again and failed due to a faulty gallbladder issue. Have since had my gallbladder removed so thought I’d give keto another try as the science behind it seems logical and I know it can work for me. Fingers crossed it does so again!
    My biggest challenge is staying off the chocolate as that’s my downfall. However, I’ve been having the Slimming World Keto choc shake for my breakfast and that seems to be satisfying my craving. I’m also trying out KillaVanilla to help combat the evening cravings in front of the TV. Will let you know if this works!
    Anyway, day 4 today and I just took a ketosis urine test and it looks like I’m well into ketosis, so I’m happy to get there. Had a pretty stinking headache yesterday and today, but drinking loads of water to stay hydrated, hoping it’ll shake off in a day or too. I read to take magnesium supplement to combat the keto flu. Has anyone tried that?
  • lisahughesdesign
    lisahughesdesign Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks for your insight @baconslave, I'll have a look for a zero carb sports drink to hopefully help with the headaches.

    I weighed myself this morning and couldn't believe my eyes – I've lost 7lbs in a week! I don't think I've ever had a weight loss that big in the first week on any diet plan. I've been drinking loads of water, so I think that's also been helping. In the last few days of last week, I really worked hard to stick to my carbs/protein/fat macros within a 1400 calorie limit. I'm not expecting to lose this much every week, as I'm aware that most people tend to have their biggest loss in the first week and then it balances out, but I'm just over the moon that it seems to be working for me so well. It's given me the motivation to stick with it.

    I've noticed a difference in my energy levels too. I'm walking at a faster pace than usual on my daily walks and had a bit more oomph when doing the housework at the weekend, lol! I'm going to give it another week and then start introducing some workouts to my routine.

    Fortunately, my partner is doing the diet with me, but he's got a higher calorie allowance, so it makes it easier if you're not cooking for yourself. He enjoys cooking too, so he's coming up with ideas and recipes that are low carb.

    How did you get on at the weekend? Are they still proving a challenge?

  • lisahughesdesign
    lisahughesdesign Posts: 5 Member
    edited January 2022
    cjsunnyside wrote: »
    It’s going well I’ve lost 13lbs in the first 19 days and I have not been hungry.

    Wow, that's amazing. Well done, what a great start.

    cjsunnyside wrote: »
    I am drinking black coffee in the morning but break my fast around noon.

    Have you tried adding cinnamon to your morning coffee @cjsunnyside? I've been reading articles about how it can help speed up your metabolism. If you're fasting, it may also help with suppressing your appetite. I've decided to give it a go. Here's the recipe link if you're interested: https://www.homegrounds.co/uk/cinnamon-coffee-recipe/
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    edited January 2022
    lisahughesdesign wrote: »
    Thanks for your insight @baconslave, I'll have a look for a zero carb sports drink to hopefully help with the headaches.

    I weighed myself this morning and couldn't believe my eyes – I've lost 7lbs in a week! I don't think I've ever had a weight loss that big in the first week on any diet plan. I've been drinking loads of water, so I think that's also been helping. In the last few days of last week, I really worked hard to stick to my carbs/protein/fat macros within a 1400 calorie limit. I'm not expecting to lose this much every week, as I'm aware that most people tend to have their biggest loss in the first week and then it balances out, but I'm just over the moon that it seems to be working for me so well. It's given me the motivation to stick with it.

    I've noticed a difference in my energy levels too. I'm walking at a faster pace than usual on my daily walks and had a bit more oomph when doing the housework at the weekend, lol! I'm going to give it another week and then start introducing some workouts to my routine.

    Fortunately, my partner is doing the diet with me, but he's got a higher calorie allowance, so it makes it easier if you're not cooking for yourself. He enjoys cooking too, so he's coming up with ideas and recipes that are low carb.

    How did you get on at the weekend? Are they still proving a challenge?

    I lost about 5.6lb the first week. Which IS just water but that's 5.6lb off my joints! From now on it will be genuine weightloss. It will be slower. But again, each loss, even if it's small adds up over time. So that over 2 months a pound a week loss is 8lbs gone forever hopefully. And time is going to pass anyway, might as well use it to make progress, however fast or slow. You are doing great.

    I'm still having a mental struggle on Saturdays. As I used to just say "screw it" and do whatever regularly. So I have a bit of a fight with myself internally. But I made 100% on-plan choices, even if I might have eaten a bit much. And though it's just one step better. It is a step in the right direction. For me, struggling for a year and a half now trying to stop that bad habit, it is a huge step.

    It is so much easier having someone else in the house who is low-carb. I haven't had that, but my spouse got very supportive those years ago when I was steadily losing weight and made it easier for me. So I basically am always making a low-carb meal, but with a carb side for my Carbosauruses. So it's easy for me to just leave that off my plate. Or for a casserole, I just make my plate as I am assembling it before it's mixed with the rice or noodles.

    Anyway, another perfect (for me for now) weekend under my belt. :triumph:
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Well the scale is being an idiot some more for me. I know some of it is the salty, yet delicious, pork shoulder for dinner last night.

    Just KCKO. Waiting for the scale to stop being a punk.
    Working out. All the things.

  • KristinLeeD
    KristinLeeD Posts: 218 Member
    I missed that people are active on this thread again! I'm glad there are people "talking" here. It helps when I have people to check in with.
    I'm 51, and have about 35 lbs to lose. We have four kids, girls ages 19, 17, 16 and 11. I have really struggled with my weight over the past several years. I know that I am dealing with age and hormones, life, etc. but I know a great deal of my problem is that I don't seem to have the willpower, diligence and determination to eat properly and exercise that I had when I was younger. I am not sure if it is because I don't care as much, I'm not as vain as I once was, or I believe that at my age and with things I have been through, I "deserve" to eat what I want and do what I want, etc....or all of the above! What it comes down to is that I have to change what I WANT. (and not have it be to sit on the couch and eat)

    When I am doing what I am supposed to, I stick to lower fat keto way of eating, which is basically a low carb, high protein diet with intermittent fasting. I am just recently getting back to good habits that I know are effective for me to be healthy and in shape, but I do blow it more often than I'd like.

    I'm back in the gym again, have a couple of people who encourage me, and am working on getting rid of this excess weight. Some of my motivations are: my clothes are limited right now - I have many clothes I cannot wear, and I am due for a life insurance physical and blood work to renew my policy and I want the best rates :) And of course, my health, but if honest, I will admit I don't always feel that motivation strongly enough to do something about it :(
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    KristinLeeD wrote: »
    I missed that people are active on this thread again! I'm glad there are people "talking" here. It helps when I have people to check in with.
    I'm 51, and have about 35 lbs to lose. We have four kids, girls ages 19, 17, 16 and 11. I have really struggled with my weight over the past several years. I know that I am dealing with age and hormones, life, etc. but I know a great deal of my problem is that I don't seem to have the willpower, diligence and determination to eat properly and exercise that I had when I was younger. I am not sure if it is because I don't care as much, I'm not as vain as I once was, or I believe that at my age and with things I have been through, I "deserve" to eat what I want and do what I want, etc....or all of the above! What it comes down to is that I have to change what I WANT. (and not have it be to sit on the couch and eat)

    When I am doing what I am supposed to, I stick to lower fat keto way of eating, which is basically a low carb, high protein diet with intermittent fasting. I am just recently getting back to good habits that I know are effective for me to be healthy and in shape, but I do blow it more often than I'd like.

    I'm back in the gym again, have a couple of people who encourage me, and am working on getting rid of this excess weight. Some of my motivations are: my clothes are limited right now - I have many clothes I cannot wear, and I am due for a life insurance physical and blood work to renew my policy and I want the best rates :) And of course, my health, but if honest, I will admit I don't always feel that motivation strongly enough to do something about it :(

    Yay! I was hoping you'd pop in.

    My kids are 19, 17, 13, almost 11.
    I've been struggling with that deserve mentality too. Especially considering this collective horseshit we've all been through with covid. "I've kept everyone else and my mental stuff together and I sacrifice so much, so I deserve..." Well we probably do deserve better, but physiology works how it works, regardless about how we feel about it. :weary:

    I feel you on the clothes. I too have many clothes I cannot wear. And many that have worn out that I refuse to replace in a bigger size bc I'm going to loose this weight DARNIT. It's been hard getting motivated when there was no where to go. Now stuff may be opening up for us soon and I need to wear clothes in public. Plus, you'd think the 20 extra pounds might have some bonus in making me NOT freeze so much in this cold. NOPE. Still cold and too chubby for my pants that button. :unamused:

    Congrats on getting back to the gym. I have made my own gym since I'm out in the middle of nowhere and also I don't like people looking at me. The one good thing I did the whole pandemic was to keep the fitness going. Eating... didn't do that great. :joy:

    I wonder if I'm the only "older" lady (43--I'm pretty sure I'm in peri-menopause already) who has scale troubles like this. Since I turned 41 or 42, I hold water like crazy. I used to just lose all along. Now I hold onto water forever and then finally whoosh. Which makes for me getting stabby about it even though I know I should trust the process.

    Anyway. KCKO.

  • cjsunnyside
    cjsunnyside Posts: 136 Member
    edited January 2022
    Hey friends! Took me a couple days to find this group again! And figuring out how the site works. Seems you called this a daily check in so I’ll try and be better with that! Thanks @lisahughesdesign for the link to recipes and the cinnamon idea. I’ll try it out of curiosity but I really love black coffee. Good coffee that is. Good day. Good progress from my last comment. Doing this IF I am often not getting within 200 of my 1200 goal. And I couldn’t eat another bite. Tonight we had zucchini boats which were delicious a sooo filling I didn’t need to finish but I did because I’m short cals. Sleep well.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    In my experience the best way to keep in the game is to stay in the game with multiple check-ins a week, support, listening to podcasts and reading articles about the WOE (way of eating).

    Full immersion keeps me in touch and in my lane.

    Still waiting on the scale to reward me.
    Consistency + Persistence + Time
    KCKO

    Meanwhile hubby is in the kitchen about to fry up some sort of breaded bs... :unamused:
    I must not eat that crap. I must eat my carnita as planned. Eyes on the prize.
  • cjsunnyside
    cjsunnyside Posts: 136 Member
    Happy Friday all how was your week! I’m feeling pretty good and on track. I booked a massage for Monday but just for the enjoyment of it rather than so I can walk upright lol. It’s amazing what a few lbs and a little activity does for the ole joints!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    It's been a very disappointing week on the scales even though I know I'm doing everything right. No choice but to weather the nonsense and wait. Patience is hard. :lol:

    Determined to have yet another perfect keto weekend despite it.
  • cjsunnyside
    cjsunnyside Posts: 136 Member
    The scale can motivate or deflate for sure! I was disappointed this morning that it didn’t change from yesterday. It doesn’t move everyday and one day this week it was .5 higher! Nonetheless I have a big goal for the first month (just days left)and I know the big losses are not sustainable but they sure are fun! you know how that first bit drops pretty quick! Anyway have a great keto weekend.
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    well I stayed LC despite the kids making a million cookies. I ate too much for sure though, I tend to get the munchies when having some adult beverages, so next week I'll need to work on that. I consider staying LC on Saturdays a win as the whole pandemic I clearly failed miserably at it. One solid change at a time.

    Today should be perfect. I only drink on Saturdays. And I have all my food planned out.
  • KristinLeeD
    KristinLeeD Posts: 218 Member
    A new day and about to start a new week! I didn't weigh myself this morning, so I am going to hold off until Monday or Tuesday. I haven't been eating poorly, per se, but I have not been eating what I need to in order to lose weight. I made it to the gym for a short while yesterday and had a long walk, so that is progress.

    Baconslave, I didn't realize our kids are so close in age to each other's! Isn't a wonderful bunch of work?!? And no, you are not the only one with those scale issues. I will be turning 52 this year and my body and scale are both all over the place. (along with a bunch of other things!) I am learning about this new normal and slowly figuring out what works for me at this stage of my life. The things that worked when I was younger are definitely not working for me anymore!

    And cjsunnyside, I'm pretty jealous about your massage....good for you!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    KristinLeeD wrote: »
    A new day and about to start a new week! I didn't weigh myself this morning, so I am going to hold off until Monday or Tuesday. I haven't been eating poorly, per se, but I have not been eating what I need to in order to lose weight. I made it to the gym for a short while yesterday and had a long walk, so that is progress.

    Baconslave, I didn't realize our kids are so close in age to each other's! Isn't a wonderful bunch of work?!? And no, you are not the only one with those scale issues. I will be turning 52 this year and my body and scale are both all over the place. (along with a bunch of other things!) I am learning about this new normal and slowly figuring out what works for me at this stage of my life. The things that worked when I was younger are definitely not working for me anymore!

    And cjsunnyside, I'm pretty jealous about your massage....good for you!

    Yes, they are about 86 handfuls and such chaos, but I do love them intensely.


    My scale is being a grand B. I'm up all the way to 183 now. I went back and logged my Saturday and it was higher in calories but carbs were fine. And I eat a bit less strategically during the week so I can have more to eat on Saturday. But something has gone wonky. I dunno. I just have to keep going and hopefully this mess will suss out during the week sometime. I may have to cut calories more, which sucks bc how am I supposed to work out and keep muscle without fuel? Anyway. Trying to keep being patient.
  • cjsunnyside
    cjsunnyside Posts: 136 Member
    Stay the course! Advice to myself this morning and encouragement to you all!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Nothing to report. Scale dropped .8lb. Still not back down to where it was last week. All the dumb. Ugh! :unamused: Anyway. Just chugging along LC. And maybe looking for a LC dessert that actually tastes good for my higher calorie day on Saturday. Single serving so I can behave. Failing to plan is planning to fail.
  • cjsunnyside
    cjsunnyside Posts: 136 Member
    Good Morning. No movement on the scale this morning. It's been a month now officially as I started this Dec 26. Total so far is 18 lbs, MFP only shows 16 but I didn't want to put the starting numbers haha. The games we play. Anyway, just enjoying my first coffee of the day before I run my pup over to the vet to get a little growth removed. Have a great day all!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    cjsunnyside wrote: »
    Good Morning. No movement on the scale this morning. It's been a month now officially as I started this Dec 26. Total so far is 18 lbs, MFP only shows 16 but I didn't want to put the starting numbers haha. The games we play. Anyway, just enjoying my first coffee of the day before I run my pup over to the vet to get a little growth removed. Have a great day all!

    We do play ridiculous games with ourselves, don't we?
    Good luck to pupper! Hope it goes perfectly.



    Well my scale is back down now at the weight it's had been derping around for almost 2 weeks before whatever blew it up. Just counting cals and carbs and working out. KCKO.

    I've been trying to look for a delicious LC dessert that is one serving that I can have that will appease my snackiness on Saturday to keep me from munching up up and away on the calories too much. I don't usually do many bc all my attempts have been trying recipes that were just disappointing. Unfortunately, I forgot to order myself some low-carb choc chips so the thing I was looking at won't work. I have some dark choco squares but they are still too much. Maybe a pb shake, but that needs cream cheese and our stores have had empty shelves on that front lately. Anyway. Onward and hopefully downward
  • ymeoru
    ymeoru Posts: 10 Member
    cjsunnyside wrote: »
    Hey BaconSlave! I am new and looking around the site for Keto group/activity. I am a 52 year old woman 5’5” and over 200 lbs. I would like to get to 150lbs but my goal is to be healthier and have less joint pain (I have been prescribed and trying cbd as well) and of course lose the weight. In short, Look good feel great. I have started with a Keto plan because I know that just getting started I need to abstain from my addiction; sugar. I am open to transitioning to a more balanced but carb conscious plan but I think is the best kickstart at least for me. I was also learning about fasting and decided skipping breakfast is kinda my thing and my worst eating is primarily in the evening snacking on anything and everything. So I have been doing IF along with for two weeks. I am drinking black coffee in the morning but break my fast around noon and try to have dinner on the table between 5-6. I am tracking cals and macros on myfitnesspal. I am feeling pretty good, sleeping well other than to get up and pee. Yes I am drinking WAY more water as well. It’s going well I’ve lost 13lbs in the first 19 days and I have not been hungry. Yay me. I know that’s water but it’s a great start! My first issue at this point is my calorie intake. I’m finding it difficult to eat enough some days in this time frame of noon-6pm to meet my calorie goal. It’s probably just better planning required. I’m not really hungry. In addition to these initial results I really am sleeping better and not having any heart burn and the like. Definitely interested in connecting with other Keto friendly friends!

    Hello! You can do it. I'm 51 (5'3), but I started Keto and Intermittent Fasting last March 2021, and I've lost over 100 pounds. I weighed 255 this time last year. Today I weigh 146. My long-term goal weight is 130 pounds. My short-term goal weight is under 141, so I'll no longer be considered over, by the people who think up these ranges (LOL). My only exercise is walking. I no longer have problems with my knees. I have a lot more energy as well. So, less joint pain has been a real benefit for me. Good Luck!

    PS. What did you mean by not being able to eat enough during the time frame?
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Scale went back up to 182. :rage:
    So I checked what few measurements I made at the beginning. I have lost a half-inch in the 2 places on my waist that I measured. So....BOOM. KCKO for awhile longer before changing my calories. Though I do wish I'd lose actual weight. I'm certain my knees would cheer.

  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Not anything new to say. Doing the thing. And the scale is still being an idiot. KCKO
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    Scale back down to 181. But I just ate some salty bacon. Making plans to cut intake more starting Monday. Boo, but since my body insists on being a jerk, so be it.
  • cjsunnyside
    cjsunnyside Posts: 136 Member
    Happy Saturday! Keep going @baconslave I’m sure you are on the threshold of a break through! Measurements are a great alternative to the scale. I took initial ones. Not sure how often to do that? @ymeoru inspirational results so far! Nice to meet you. My comment about not eating enough was in reference to mfp macros. I have 1200 cals as my goal but rarely get even 1000 cals with OMAD and 2MAD which is what I have been doing. Feeling great so less worried about it than I was at first.
    Have a great weekend all!
  • trekkie123
    trekkie123 Posts: 251 Member
    Hi All, just started out trying keto. Been about 10 days so far. Hoping to lose 10-15 lbs before buying a dress for my daughter's upcoming wedding. I have been low carb for several years, but hope that being strict will get me to goal. Wishing you all a successful week!
  • cjsunnyside
    cjsunnyside Posts: 136 Member
    Welcome @trekkie123! Good luck you’ve got this!
    This is my check in. Good weekend and on track. That scale annoyed me this morning haha I really wanted to be a number that starts with 1! I’m sure I’ll be there tomorrow or the next day. That was my first mini goal (scale wise). I’m just into second month so I know the wins, aka losses will be slower now so not to be discouraged! Have a great week all!

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