Yoo whooo....Where are my keto pals? any body home?

I'm ma keep posting anywau, since I really seem to benefit by daily check ins.

Today's questionable benefit... keto breath for days now. I only say it's a benefit now as before I might have said it's a drawback. After 6 months of losing my keto footing, I have to say I'm reassured by it and secretly thrilled.
I do have 3 upcoming social events this week, where it could be a problem, but I'll go armed with toothbrush and paste, breath spray and what ever else I can think off.
Anyone have any tips on mitigating the damage? How far away should I stand from others, etc.
I could really use some help..

I'm a Keto newbie! Glad to be here! Please add me!!

That sounds like Hashimoto's to me. If you were hyperthyroid and your doctor did nothing s/he should be shot. www.stopthethyroidmadness.com is a good site for info. Look at the "antibodies" tests, and make sure your doctor is running those. We have folks in the LCD group with it, though I'm not sure about here. Keto itself is a seizure treatment developed dietary program, so unless you're highlighting an underlying deficiency or uncovering some previously hidden condition, it is extremely unlikely that your diet has much of anything to do with the issues themselves. @kimbo8435 might have something to contribute on the seizures, but sadly I can't recall who had the hair falling out and not being able to sleep and such due to Hashi's... Are you in the LCD group?

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

If not, I would suggest joining and posting, possibly in both groups - asking about hyperthyroidism AND Hashi's....

HI all, it's great to see everyone coming back to this thread!

I've been dealing with these last 30 pounds, it seems all summer. There is something about the fall that gives me renewed motivation to just get it done ! Going to try To tweak the macros again to see if I can shake things up....

hey guys! I've recently joined here and wanted to ask more about the Keto-diet?
I have a 100lbs+ to lose (goal weight is 150)(currently 258) and was wondering how do I go about and start on this plan?
Do you recommend this for someone who has 100+ to lose?

Reasons to love keto:

Feeling in the keto groove today. Have had an awesome, energy filled week keeping on plan and getting out with friends almost every day.
This is to outrun a relationship let down than in my former life would have had me crying in my pillow.
Not now. I'm really feeling some serious progress in the self love department. Incredible!
While losing weight and feeling healthy is part of this transformation...I think it's more than just on the outside. I really have worked hard to make changes in all areas of my life and at this point...no other person is going to be allowed to rain on my parade.
I like that.
I give a lot of credit to finding keto and how much security it gives me to know that I can hold on to the changes I've made on the outside...which has in turn given me confidence and energy to make changes that come from inside.
I am a keto lifer.
I have found my tribe.

Thanks Knit!

Showing my keto luv:

Tonight is my regular dance night. For most of this year preparations in terms of clothing, hair, make up, grooming, etc would begin days in advance. I would sweat every choice and try on a million things before I felt presentable.
Now, it's two in the afternoon and I haven't even started getting ready. I'll leave here at 5:30, and I feel confident that however I look will be okay. My friends will be there and I'll have fun.
I'm excited and looking forward to going and the pressure of trying to be some perfect babe is over. I'mma just be me.
And that will be fine.

I have my great keto energy, and my great keto mood, and my great keto body....and that is good enough for me.

Have a fun weekend pals!

Keto people.. please add me.. need support

@elize7 While recovering from my divorce, it took me a good long few years to even be open to considering a relationship again, but I, too, began to crave companionship and such. An old friend surprisingly popped back into my life at that time. But I had to get so good with myself that I didn't NEED anyone else, just occasionally WANTED something else, before I even registered to anyone else... I wish you inner peace on that matter!

I'm sorry your planning failed you, but I'm glad you got right back with it! (HUGS)

KnitOrMiss wrote: »

It's just remembering things like this that leave me concerned about my own ongoing health. I don't want to end up in that position because I couldn't "stick with it" or what have you... It's never too late to get back on the wagon or to get back to basics. Most of us are here because we are fighting for our lives. If you ever lose focus of what you're fighting for, go back to the beginning and remember why you started...

Thanks for this today. I needed the reminder that this is the long haul and that it's never too late to start again.

bowlerae wrote: »

Still struggling to lower my protein levels. I like a hearty portion of meat in my meals.

@bowlerae - Pick fattier cuts of meat. I know folks who have proven that you can in fact eat meat only/carnivore style - and hit your keto macros fine. If you pick fattier cuts, you will still get the meat you want/crave, but you'll get good fats in there, too!

I'm down 10 kilos (mainly achieved through keto) Really pleased. That's halfway to my initial goal. I'm nearly in the ideal weight bmi range and my waist measurement is finally at 32 inches - another health indicator I wanted to meet.

After 4 months I can now exercise while on a keto diet - I previously found it impossible to exert myself and felt this was a real limitation on how well keto worked for me.

I am a little bored of it I will admit. But am discovering low carb veggies in oil. I love not having to weigh all my food anymore. I did initially but now have my meals and a snack and know that as long as I'm in ketosis I don't overeat. In fact occasional undereating is more of a problem.

Considering I struggled for months to lose weight with a more conventional diet this is a revelations. I hope this is encouraging for others. My weightloss isn't quick but it's steady. I stall occasionally but my weight doesn't bounce down and back up like before. I found it do frustrating to just continually lose the same few pounds again and again. Its just steady pound a week most of the time. Sometimes a bit less than a pound but then over a pound the next week.

I take multivits magnesium and calcium - and some fibre supplements when I need them. But more out of choice now - the soreness has gone. I seem to be used to this now. Initially the magnesium helped lots with crampy muscles and general grogginess.