KETO SHREDDED

Yes! Been wanting to start!

@Erik_ss I give in to my cravings.

I'm so down. I've did "low carb" and felt great. My energy sky rocketed and I had better workouts. I've already planned to transition to a Ketogenic diet after I complete my water fast. I even set it on my calender a few days ago. Should be about 1.5 - 2 weeks for me. I need proper transition time being that my metabolic rate has decreased significantly. That's the danger. If I don't do that I'll pack on fat. Dude, I would love to join in no more than two weeks. Are you planning to start a group? How does this work because I'd love to follow along with y'all for motivation? Best regards to all

Right!

@Erik_ss like one week only.

Droppinelbees wrote: »

Omg, thank you so much ms_smartypants. That info is much appreciated. Really looking to connect with positive, encouraging like minded people ✌

You're very welcome

no thanks keto could literally kill me due to the high fat(I have a health issue)

Great job ruthlessflower... It's a big struggle for most going through that transition but hang in there. The rewards are well worth it. YOU CAN DO IT

Droppinelbees wrote: »

Omg Charlie that is so rediculous, extreme and unfair no disrespect. How could healthy fats like avocados, coconut oil, beef tallow, grass fed meats and wild caught fish kill you? I'd love to hear the science behind this.

I have what is called familial hypercholesterolemia,my liver cannot process fats/cholesterol like most peoples liver can. my liver when getting even enough of these things signals my body to produce more cholesterol and the fat gets stored,I end up with fat pads(on knees,ankles,etc) and xanthomas/ xanthelasmas,which means more fat and cholesterol in my blood stream and arteries,so I not only have to watch fat,but saturated fats as well.

I have to keep them low. the last time I tried keto(before I knew I had this condition-I was told it was just high cholesterol),my cholesterol levels went through the roof,I was only on it a month before then it was high but not that high)

now, that Im on a low fat diet and on meds my cholesterol is now normal for the first time in over 15years. I developed high cholesterol when I was thin(its genetic). I can have some fats but I have to limit it,so for the most part means little to no fried foods,fatty cuts of meat,no skin on my chicken/turkey,no regular fat dairy,I have to watch my oils,I have to eat high fiber and whole grains.

I have to avoid white breads,rice,etc(I have them rarely).Im also supposed to watch my sugar intake as well because with this condition it can lead to diabetes and other health issues.

so while others eating dietary fats and cholesterol dont have an effect on them,for me it does.for me it can clog my arteries if I dont watch it,I can end up with a heart attack, which I would like to avoid. if two parents have the gene then their children will have this defect and it can kill the child at a young age.its often misdiagnosed as regular high cholesterol. it can be a really serious issue if not treated.

Omg Charlie I'm sincerely sorry to hear that and I extremely apologize for my previous comment. And thank you for not tearing me to shreds on my previous comment. I can't even imagine how tough that must be for you. May I ask how is the health of your liver? Bloodwork will tell you if your liver is optimal. Are you taking supplements or eating food that cleanse and nourish the liver specifically? Dandelion, Milk Thistle, Beet Kvass, etc? I have other advice but am reluctant to say things because people flip out but honestly the literature is out there if you search for it and believe me I have... not sure if you've done this yet but fasting would give your digestive system a well deserved break and allow healing to be accomplished to your vital organs. I've read so much over the years and finally pulled the trigger and am currently on day 9 of a water fast. I've had no food whatsoever, no supplements no nothing but water and I'm shocked. I did this because with the way the world is heading, specifically our country with this horrible, rediculous obesity epidemic that shouldn't be here... I'm scared for my children. I don't want them struggling like I have. I actually became suicidal. I've done several juice fasts that reset my taste buds so I can finally consume fresh fruits and veggies because all I liked was the standard American diet. I want to know for myself what works and what doesn't work so I can pass that knowledge to them. I've been in and out the doctors right before I got out the military and after and it can be frustrating. For me, it didn't help and they were trying to constantly put me on meds I didn't want. So finally I started googling every ailment that I had as such "how to treat high blood pressure naturally, how to treat prediabetes naturally, etc." What I found during those searches was nothing short of amazing. It quickly became apparent that there is a lot of money invested in our "health care system". I did almost everything they said I couldn't do without medication on my own naturally. Again I'm so sorry, your situation is rough indeed. Maybe do some research on how you can counter your dis-ease naturally and see what you come up with. Best of success to you Charlie. Salute✌

Droppinelbees wrote: »

Omg Charlie I'm sincerely sorry to hear that and I extremely apologize for my previous comment. And thank you for not tearing me to shreds on my previous comment. I can't even imagine how tough that must be for you. May I ask how is the health of your liver? Bloodwork will tell you if your liver is optimal. Are you taking supplements or eating food that cleanse and nourish the liver specifically? Dandelion, Milk Thistle, Beet Kvass, etc? I have other advice but am reluctant to say things because people flip out but honestly the literature is out there if you search for it and believe me I have... not sure if you've done this yet but fasting would give your digestive system a well deserved break and allow healing to be accomplished to your vital organs. I've read so much over the years and finally pulled the trigger and am currently on day 9 of a water fast. I've had no food whatsoever, no supplements no nothing but water and I'm shocked. I did this because with the way the world is heading, specifically our country with this horrible, rediculous obesity epidemic that shouldn't be here... I'm scared for my children. I don't want them struggling like I have. I actually became suicidal. I've done several juice fasts that reset my taste buds so I can finally consume fresh fruits and veggies because all I liked was the standard American diet. I want to know for myself what works and what doesn't work so I can pass that knowledge to them. I've been in and out the doctors right before I got out the military and after and it can be frustrating. For me, it didn't help and they were trying to constantly put me on meds I didn't want. So finally I started googling every ailment that I had as such "how to treat high blood pressure naturally, how to treat prediabetes naturally, etc." What I found during those searches was nothing short of amazing. It quickly became apparent that there is a lot of money invested in our "health care system". I did almost everything they said I couldn't do without medication on my own naturally. Again I'm so sorry, your situation is rough indeed. Maybe do some research on how you can counter your dis-ease naturally and see what you come up with. Best of success to you Charlie. Salute✌

thank you. my liver is fine, enzymes are a little high but otherwise no failure or other issues as long as I watch my diet. as for those types of supplements,there is no proven research that they work,water fasting I dont think is the way to go either, I have other health issues that not eating would cause more issues,I have done research over the years and for me the best course has been diet,exercise and meds. my cholesterol would not come down without meds no matter what I did,I have tried.


why do you think the digestive system needs a break? for people like me who produce a lot of acid and Im treating my gastritis because of the excess acid,not eating would cause more acid production.I have been able to get my health to where its vastly improved. sure its tough but what I am doing works for me.in less than 6 months I went from severely high cholesterol to normal numbers.I do IF(intermittent fasting).Im always doing some type of research though when it comes to my health issues.for me having this health issue meds are a must,I dont want to end up having a heart attack/stroke/TIA.

I dont want to end up with diabetes, and if I dont watch and treat my condition it can lead to more severe liver issues which could result in a dialysis type thing,and maybe a transplant.This condition is not fun to have but it is what it is. I get my blood work every 3 months and it improves more and more every time. so Im happy with that.I need to be here for my kids too even though they are adults.