Dealing with a 5 lb water retention this morning after last night's drinks. Don't know why it's so extreme this week, but should be gone by monday. I know I'm on track carb and caloriewise; so, no worries.
This afternoon and tomorrow are slotted for domestic decluttering. I find I do better with a list and I get a little thrill checking things off - so thats the plan.
I also want to spend at least 2 hours reading and studying up on some work things. Just because.
I would also like to paint a watercolor and sew something using my machine. That would make me feel I had a good half weekend. My days off are split up now so I'm trying to plan outside errands for Tuesdays off and homebody stuff for Sundays off. So far, so good.
Will check back soon. Have a great weekend!

4031isaiah wrote: »

baconslave wrote: »

Looks like downered everyone away.

Day 3 of 100 Days of Keto for me.

100 days of Keto? Good idea.

This is great! I'm pushing toward an event on March 5th - traveling for my parents 50th anniversary. Would like to wear a dress that's just a bit too tight at the moment...

Goals:
Keto every day until then, except Valentine's Day (heh).
Log food every day.
Post 5 out of 7 days here to keep up my inspiration.

JodiSW wrote: »

4031isaiah wrote: »

kimbo8435 wrote: »

Ok I really needed this thread! I started keto as recommended by my docs for epilepsy and dystonia, and I'm on day four. I struggled this morning, feeling like I was walking through soup- so fatigued! Had fuzz-head yesterday morning. For a normally annoying morning person to this is pretty tough. I do bounce back after having eaten breakfast. Any tips that could help me get back to being bright and shiny? Motivation I have- nothing like seizures and tremors to keep you on the path, but I'm finding that this is a minute-by-minute meal plan. I've lost 4.5 lbs in as many days! Thank you all for posting here, reading through these has really helped!

I'm not sure I'm the best one to give advice on this but I've heard that the cloudy feeling could mean you need to pay closer attention to electrolytes and sodium intake.

Agreed about the electrolytes. When I feel like that, a cup of bone broth with NuSalt (potassium based) and a magnesium supplement usually perk me up within an hour. Also, adding more fat...yum.

I think it's also pretty natural to be foggy when you first start, particularly if you weren't low-carb before, commonly called the Keto Flu. My understanding is that it's your body still looking for glycogen (which you've deprived it of). Take it easy on yourself for a week or so as you adapt from burning sugar to burning fat for fuel.

During ketosis, the kidneys excrete higher than usual levels of electrolytes than while sugar-burning. This causes you to have less available on-hand for your body to utilize, thus the need to supplement. Also, we're drinking a lot of water. What does water grab? Electrolytes.

Getting off to a slow start for today's at home declutter plans. But its early yet. Wish me luck.
Doing well on keto. Water weight is receding on schedule. Hopefully back on track by tomorrow.
Feeling good about job situation after a scary beginning. Phew.
bbl with project progress report..,

elize7 wrote: »

Getting off to a slow start for today's at home declutter plans. But its early yet. Wish me luck.
Doing well on keto. Water weight is receding on schedule. Hopefully back on track by tomorrow.
Feeling good about job situation after a scary beginning. Phew.
bbl with project progress report..,

. Great Progress !! Keep it up !!!

Checked off several items on my declutter list yesterday. Feel good about that. Feel like I'm pacing myself better and still preserving energy for the job, which is always a challenge for me. I think keto helps with that big time. I still get way tired though.
For today, a work day, I may rest on my laurels a bit and keep my to do list very light and enjoyable. Tomorrow, my other day off, is already looking pretty jammed up. Oh well. Feels good to gave a few pokers in the fire and a plan underway.
Have a great Monday, all.

4031isaiah wrote: »

I'm committed to getting in 10,000 steps per day and I just finished day 2 of the 30 day shred. My next thing is to develop the habit of recording my meals and completing my food journal daily.

I think not diligently tracking intake is leaving me open to consuming more calories than I actually need.

. Good work incorporating your exercise into your day!!! When I was forgetting to log my meals earlier on in this journey, I set myself a reminder through MFP. I believe it's under settings, if I didn't log a meal by a certain time I would get a message on my phone! Also, I'm slowly getting better at Pre Logging....it really takes the stress out of hitting my macros, or over indulgence slip ups....

kimbo8435 wrote: »

First week of keto down! I've lost 7 lbs. Plus the 3lbs that I lost on my "ramping up to keto" the week before. Grand total of 10 lbs gone and I've gotten down to 185.6 from 195.5!!! Three more batches of 10 and I've got my goal. I know the weight loss will slow, but man I'll take it while it's this good!
***Biggest bonus: I've not had a single tremor from my dystonia since I started keto. I don't know for positive that it's the keto that's having this effect, but just the week before I was having hours of tremors each day. the tremors are painful and exausting and I've been thrilled to get through the workday AND have energy for my family in the evenings.
Next up for this week: add in some exercise. Baby steps!

That is so great!

ChoiceNotChance wrote: »

Just checking in to say "Hey" to the new kids. Congratulations on those great losses! My weight is stagnant but I'm happy for you all!

The results of your test really do stink. Keep us updated.

So many good things in this thread. I've finally managed to get a couple workouts in and start sticking to my macros after a month of high stress. I am going to work on my de-stressing skills although I will hopefully never run into this perfect storm of anxiety again.

Just for the week I've been a good boy I've dropped 2 of the 8 pounds I put on in the last month. Keep posting all the great news!

Fvaisey wrote: »

So many good things in this thread. I've finally managed to get a couple workouts in and start sticking to my macros after a month of high stress. I am going to work on my de-stressing skills although I will hopefully never run into this perfect storm of anxiety again.

Just for the week I've been a good boy I've dropped 2 of the 8 pounds I put on in the last month. Keep posting all the great news!

. Good Work !