I don't seem to be able to leave well enough alone..for example: in my quest to adjust my food plan to a healthier and more organic one...I have indeed made it healthier, but have cut some habits out that may have helped me be successful in my keto life...ie, my unlimited coffee pot.

Seems without it my eating levels soar, carbs creep freely, and soon I've lost my grip. Even though it's all healthy as heck, the poundage goes up fast.

So. Change in plans. Unlimited (now organic) coffee is back, as many cups as I want as I did when I first lost regularly. I can still eat healthy food, just less amounts. Keeping my cream for now, too. But I have switched to Stevia drops for sweetner. All good.

Hope this helps me out.
The challenge is still on!

Just reminded of how difficult it is to reign in the carbs once they reestablish themselves. Yesterday was a step in the right direction, but not the level I was hoping for. Today's challenge will be alcohol as it's extended dance night, and I'll be coping with that uncomfortable situation, which I am at least trying to cope with at this point. That is progress. After that, the weekend calms down so I'm planning on rising to the challenge and re-ketofy myself. Really don't like the carb effects on my body or my mind. The sooner I leave them behind, the happier I'll be. That is a fact.

So my Dr. put me on a 30 day PSMF (protein sparing modified fast). It like low fat keto, which is hard for me as I am used to my bullet proof coffee in the morning. So High Protein, low fat, low carb, low calorie. 1000 or less calories a day. I get like 4 Premier Protein shakes a day and then a meal with 6 oz lean protein (thank you Costco pre-cooked shrimp) and a lower carb veggie. I usually go with spinach, broccoli, cauliflower or asparagus. I have been gaining weight for the last year. So he wants me to change it up for 30 days. He said this is NOT a long term protocol. Well one week down, and I'm down 4.5 lbs... so appears to be working. It is actually really easy to follow during the work week. A shake at 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 and 2:30 then come have my shrimp and veggy about 5. I thought I would be hungrier without all my fat but so far so good. But my Keurig and heavy cream are still calling to me.

@KetosisTina My breakfast is a vanilla Premier Protein drink mixed into cold brewed coffee. It is delicious, my version of a frappacino.

Thanks. I'm better now. I have since had some good IF and Keto days along with my biggest loss to date.

@elize7 haven't heard from you in a few days... how are you doing?

Have a great trip @elize7! I recently went on a road trip though only ~1000 miles. It was so easy. I packed a cooler of boiled eggs and diet drinks and it got me through the day. A 1 day unintentional egg fast. LOL. On the way back, I got some ice from the machine at the hotel and packed some cheese, nuts a pack of frankenmeat and diet drinks from the convenience store by the hotel. Mindlessly eating while driving has always been an unnecessary habit for me. I ate only at my "pit stops" when hungry. Easy peazy.

Drive safely and watch out for the other guy. Enjoy your visit. Moms are precious and won't be around forever.

Hi everyone. I hope it is okay if I join you. My teenage daughter and I started low carb June 29th. Today I hit the 40 lb mark. I am interested in learning from others on the same journey.