Daily Check-In for Keto Friends 2017 Version
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Protein is low, but comes mostly from light cream and maybe one serving of a meat, fish or egg thing.
I'm wondering if dairy could be the culprit...I have it every day with coffee. The other proteins are mixed up.
Another possible cause is candida die off.
Ketones don't really smell bad. Just like sweet nail polish. So, strong but not bad... I guess that's a matter of opinion. But we aren't talking typical bad breath kinda of smells.
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My scale hasn't moved in over a week! Inched up .2 here and there but no loss! I was extra good yesterday and still nothing. I am going to stick with it and drink more water today, hoping for a loss! I am far from my goal weight so that's not the problem.0
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I'm 38 days in and I've seen my first NSV! Got into some jeans my mom sent as a birthday present 2 years ago. They button just fine.....a little tight in the thighs, but that's a compliment to lifters
Thanks to everyone for being so encouraging and also for just sharing your stories, insights, struggles and victories! It all helps to overcome the inevitable failure of will power and motivation.
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RoosterDJC wrote: »
My first smoked brisket:
Oh BTW @RoosterDJC Texas law says you don't show brisket pics without sharing!
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I'm in North Carolina, but it is Texas style, copied from Austin's Franklin Barbecue. If you travel thru the outer banks, I'll make one just for you. Until then, you gotta hit up Franklin
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10-4 good buddy! lol0
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That brisket looks delicious!!0
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Mmmmm... brisket. Anyway, I wasn't losing the last few weeks, so I tweaked my macros and the scale is finally moving again. I also managed to stay on track all week with little desire to stuff my face with carbs!5
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What did you tweak? I'm curious what adjusted up or down to ignite the process again.1
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I'd like to know your tweaks, too...0
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I found a Facebook group called Optimal Ketogenic Living where they suggest lowering your fat intake so you can burn off your body fat instead of the fat you're eating. They also focus less on macro percentages and more on gram limits and minimums. I'm shooting for less than 90g fat per day, less than 25g net carbs, at least 120g protein a day, and at least 30g protein per meal. Here's the chart m.imgur.com/gallery/vlRsbXW Once you've reached your goal weight, you ramp up your fat intake to maintain. To be fair, I've only been doing this for several days, but so far so good!4
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One positive thing seems to be happening with all my up and downs of this past year, which is I seem to be able to eat a few more quality carbs and a few more quality calories and still lose a little. I initially had to go way low with both in order to lose at all.
Definately taking it back down to goal weight at a slower, gentler pace. As of today...and it seems to change from day to day in my mind due to my residual insecurities...I have a friend who seems to be okay with me as I am. Makes all the difference and freaks me out at he same time. So, for now the pace and choices are not so drastic.
Very nice.
One of the eating triggers for me seems to be centered around the topic of not understanding relationship boundaries. I've been reading some interesting material on attachment styles and how to not fall into negative recurring patterns with zero knowledge of how normal relationships develop. So Im trying out different ways of doing things, trying to have a little faith and reduce the fear- hopefully resulting in more stable eating / less urge to compensate with food.
From the start this journey has been a big honking learning, changing, transforming, emotional series of stops and starts. So worth it though, and it really does feel great to be able to slow it down to a more realistic pace.
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Still hangIng in with keto. Trying to alter macros to suit changes in lifestyle. Losing some weight, slowly. Not freaking about scale variances since I've done due- logging-diligence for the past couple years, and really understand why it goes up and down in relation to food choices.
Down close to 10 lbs of this 25 pound reloss drive.
My dating state of mind is "frantic with overwhelming shades of internal distress and anxiety!" Lol! Sad, but true! At least I'm keeping that to myself and trying to own it 100 percent, and trying to sort out reality from insecurity. It's so hard for me, but I'm noticing a new kernel of self supportiveness that is present at least some of the time. Yay me! I'll be there! I'm my biggest fan!
Fake it til you make it!!! It works! Actually, I'm trying very hard to find and be my authentic self, whenever I am able to figure out what that is.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Think I'll go listen to that on You Tube. Have a great day, pals.2 -
Did you ever read the 5 Love Languages? Did wonders for my relationship.3
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I'll check it out. Currently reading another one that was recommended to me: by Dr. Sue Johnson, "Hold Me Tight." But I'm sure I'm way more than a one book basketcase!! Lol. Thanks so much.0
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Hi, I've started a new eating lifestyle since Jan 9th & so far I've lost almost 10LBS, I will start Keto tomorrow, according to Macros calculator I need 25G fat, 60G protein & 135G fat. I need to lose about 90Lbs. I would really appreciate any friends in the same boat or advice? Thank you!4
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Hanging on to keto for dear life in this current emotional roller coaster of times. Down almost 10 of 25 pounds to reloss goal. Things are slowing down loss wise, though. Good thing I know to expect that during this phase.
Or I might freak out or something. Lol.
Am also truly grateful for the present- although somewhat diminished- energy that has kicked in in spite of everything emotionally draining me.
I'm planning on remaining present in my life no matter what happens, and to first & formost be kind to myself no matter how the cookie crumbles... if it hasn't already crumbled.
Keto pals rule!
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You seem like a good soul @elize7, keep on keeping on!
This week, I added 2 tbsp of peanut butter per night to my diet. Its the little things that keep me happy
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Elize. Glad you are in the present and handling whatever life brings you. IMO when you can control one thing in your life ( keto for me ) other things seem to fall into place as well...or at least I'm able to deal way better....you are doing amazing, keep it up !3
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I started Keto 3 days ago. So I am still a newbie to the whole idea. Please feel free to add me :-)0
