Daily Check-In for Keto Friends 2017 Version
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Hi I am really trying to break this plateau. I have lost 15 lbs a while ago and now I go down a few lbs and up a few lbs. Have been doing low carb but thinking a more strict keto plan might help. I just have a little harder time getting my fat in.
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For anyone else who has struggled to lose continually on Keto, this is something you should read. For me personally, page 3 (I think) was the standout, but page 2 applied enough that it reeled me in... @Suzanne_Pmonkey
tuitnutrition.com/2015/12/why-not-losing-weight-2.html3 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »For anyone else who has struggled to lose continually on Keto, this is something you should read. For me personally, page 3 (I think) was the standout, but page 2 applied enough that it reeled me in... @Suzanne_Pmonkey
tuitnutrition.com/2015/12/why-not-losing-weight-2.html
I actually read the whole thing last night, and it was amazingly informative! I have pcos and hypothyroid, and that article was exactly what I have been looking for. It even led me to a doc near me that might be a good choice if he's covered under my insurance.1 -
@Suzanne_Pmonkey - I am insulin resistant, have PCOS, hypothyroidism, and a number of other things, so we're in the same boat. I don't have a gallbladder, so it compounds at lot of the issues, but I've fought for a few years now to get everything working better, but it's an ongoing battle. I'm glad you've found a potential doctor. My endocrinologist is good, but I need a new PCP since I moved, and I'm just...not finding what I require... Frustrating to say the least! LOL0
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I started the keto plan the first week in December and I lost 10 pounds. Now starting off a new year, I am still going strong. didn't gain any weight during Christmas and that made me super happy. I am type 2 diabetic and have my numbers under control and off all meds. I want to get my A1C back in the 5 point range. It is now 6.6 and I know I can do it, I had it there before. I have already seen my BG numbers go down. Got my hubby to change his eating habits also so we are doing it together. We can do this and I am excited to see how much we can lose in 2017. WOOHOO.6
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Hi I am on a new adventure with my honey. We have both started the Keto thing me.. in Dec him in Jan. It is going to be harder for him than me. I am not having cravings and not hungry most of the time. Him on the other hand. Big time snacker and Beer Drinker. This has been very hard. 2nd week and he is looking at labels. Oh I hope this works for him and me. He is almost 500lbs and he has a long way to go. This is not a diet this a total lifestyle change for him and Me. We need to get healthy. I only am 52 Life restarts now. looking for recipes especially to keep flavor in foods. different Ideas. I do find this work I have to prepare things on the weekend to get us through a few days during the Week. We were eating My favorite thing in the whole world Ice cream almost everyday. That is gone and I am good with homemade whipped cream etc. But he wants snacks... chips are his down fall. His favorite is funions, Doritos. I bought him fast things from Atkins because he doesn't make time to eat during the day. But he snacks. I am proud of him staying out of the vending machines. Just have to keep him motivated.4
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Hi! I'm starting strict Keto tomorrow morning! I just went grocery shopping and have thrown out all the carb stuff. This will be my second time doing Keto. A little over 2 years ago I did Keto and lost 40 lbs in about 5 months. Then I got lazy and reverted back to a carb based diet. I'm really excited to make this switch to Keto a permanent life change!2
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Hi I am on a new adventure with my honey. We have both started the Keto thing me.. in Dec him in Jan. It is going to be harder for him than me. I am not having cravings and not hungry most of the time. Him on the other hand. Big time snacker and Beer Drinker. This has been very hard. 2nd week and he is looking at labels. Oh I hope this works for him and me. He is almost 500lbs and he has a long way to go. This is not a diet this a total lifestyle change for him and Me. We need to get healthy. I only am 52 Life restarts now. looking for recipes especially to keep flavor in foods. different Ideas. I do find this work I have to prepare things on the weekend to get us through a few days during the Week. We were eating My favorite thing in the whole world Ice cream almost everyday. That is gone and I am good with homemade whipped cream etc. But he wants snacks... chips are his down fall. His favorite is funions, Doritos. I bought him fast things from Atkins because he doesn't make time to eat during the day. But he snacks. I am proud of him staying out of the vending machines. Just have to keep him motivated.
Good luck to both of you! With a built in support system I'm sure you both will thrive!!Hi! I'm starting strict Keto tomorrow morning! I just went grocery shopping and have thrown out all the carb stuff. This will be my second time doing Keto. A little over 2 years ago I did Keto and lost 40 lbs in about 5 months. Then I got lazy and reverted back to a carb based diet. I'm really excited to make this switch to Keto a permanent life change!
Lots of similar stories to yours here, including myself! Enjoy the journey and lifestyle change!0 -
@drmfeathr My hubby eventually went keto with me after I was doing it for a few months. Since then he has lost over 100 pounds. He did not follow it as strict as I did, but I would say at least 90 % of the time. We found that we needed to keep everything in the house keto.....he travels, so if he had things non keto this is when it would happen. He loves to munch as well, so our fridge is full of pepperoni, cheese sticks, cucumber slices ( with cream cheese , yum !) beef sticks, pickles, olives. He didn't go as high fat as I did and he tended to snack on more protein type foods where I would eat avocados, use butter and hwc in my coffee to increase my fats. These tweaks worked for the both of us. As you get more familiar with this way of eating, you will find things that may work for you but not him, etc. just keep an open mind and keep experimenting!
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Well.... I'm definitely not getting my carbs down as low as I would like to but I’m definitely noticing a difference in my hunger levels now that I’m cutting back as much as I can.
It’s challenging here at camp with limited options. Last night we had pasta with meat sauce or fish and chips. The ‘veggie’ options were sweet potato or Brussel sprouts. There is always 2 veggie options at the beginning of the line but we seem to have a lot of sweet potato, butternut squash and zucchini in there. Anyways I had to go for the fish (even though I hate fish) skipped the chips and had some brussel sprouts.
How much fruit do ppl generally eat while doing keto? I’m new to this :P
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FYI fruit always makes me stall.. on Keto. So then I am hesitant on eating it.0
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Started doing Keto for 2017. Lost 9 lbs so far. I have just not been eating breakfast. Its coffe and half and half until noon. Anyone else doing this?4
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I just finished up my 2nd week on keto. Feel free to add, just mention in the request that you also eat keto/low carb2
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RoosterDJC wrote: »Started doing Keto for 2017. Lost 9 lbs so far. I have just not been eating breakfast. Its coffe and half and half until noon. Anyone else doing this?
Heavy cream has fewer carbs and sugars than half-and-half, but that is still a great option. Make sure to stay away from carreenagen if you can, as it creates inflammation in the majority of people. It is a thickener and emulsifier added to prevent dairy products from separating (Americans and others automatically assume that means it's spoiled instead of natural), and it is absolutely unnecessary, @RoosterDJC. Just as an FYI. I still have dairy/sugar reactions to half and half, but you may not have that issue...1 -
Thanks Knit, so far I am so low on my sugars, and the fat is so high on the cream that a couple extra carbs mean nothing. I'm still under 20 carbs every day. Thank you for the cara-yucky-whatever-stuff tip. The Trader Joe's organic is nothing more than cream and milk. You seem like you are on top of your keto, glad you're here!7
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I have a Stevia drop and half and half in my coffee! losing weight finally !!2
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started Keto today! very excited!4
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Hi guys! Been Keto-ing since September and have lost about 50 pounds. I'm in it for the long haul, so I'm pumped to be starting a new year and see how much I can lose!
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Had a great first day yesterday! although I ended up in bed very early due to a terrible headache. But this morning I am already down 2.5lbs! I know its water but still so excited!3
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Well that's amazing! Are you taking any multivitamins? I was feeling headaches too, but not since I added the multi. Congrats!4
