Hi, I'm Felicia, a T2 diabetic. I'm not new to Keto, but I've been off the woe for a while now. I'm attempting to keep my blood sugar (& A1C) at a healthy range through Keto and intermittent fasting (18:6, sometimes OMAD).
I follow Dr. Jason Fung's Obesity Code, which brought me back to Keto. I have about 35lbs to lose, but I'm in Keto for the long-haul, not just for weight loss.

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better!!

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@amywizengamot Are you under the care of a neurologist regarding your eating keto for seizures and migranes? I hope you find it helpful.

Hi! I am still under the care of my neuro and taking my current medication, but we’ve never landed on a drug, combination, or dose that was endurably effective. She suggested this as a potential complementary treatment.

Thank you, it is responsible and kind of you to ask!

Hi all!

I'm Stacey and I'm going to take a stab at Keto. I've done just about every diet known to man with little results. After all the research I've done on Keto, I think this will be the help I need to combat my ailments (PCOS, Hypothyroidism, Pre-diabetes, and that god-awful term - morbid obesity).

I say that I unofficially started Keto this past weekend (7/21/18), but am struggling with some carbs. However, I'm already feeling a difference in being aware of the carbs I was eating and trimming that down big time. I downloaded an app for my iPhone that helps track the macros you should be getting for your gender, weight, and goal weight. I bet if I take time to use it, it will help better! lol.

I'm really enjoying the advice, support, and recipes on this group so far! Keep it going!

I started keto a few years back, Lost over 100lbs and kept 100lbs off for years. I got depressed and gained about 15lbs back. I'm here to lose that and maybe another 15/20 before trying to have another baby after multiple losses. I have multiple autoimmune diseases that branch from Lupus. (feel free to add me )

My name is Marlene. I started keto on February 25. I have dropped 19 pounds, I am stuck at the same weight for 2 months. Any advice?

Hello! My names Hollie and I started keto 7/11/18. I have had 2 cheat days in which I ate 5 cookies one day and a slice of cake the other. Prior to these days I was down 6lbs. So I guess technically today is my day 1 again. I struggle with sugar addiction and must find a way to give it up and not give in. I signed up for a half marathon in December in FL where I live. This will be my 3rd half. At the weight I'm currently at, running hurts a lot and I know I need to get weight off my body to improve my performance.

SW 7/11/18: 188
7/19/18: 183
CW 7/26/18: 185
GW 160

Thanks @auggi99
No, I don't track macros. I think I have to do it. Do you use fitnesspal to do it?

Hi all-Here I am heading to my 70th in December and I refuse to turn 70 with so much overweight baggage. Watched The Magic Pill and it has inspired me to go on the Keto diet. I have seen first hand from friends the positive changes, and having read everyone's stories on here it is so motivating. Starting week after next, just trying to get as much information as I can so I hit the ground running. Cheers From New Zealand.

Hi all, I am starting Keto tomorrow. I'm almost done researching and getting informed about a new lifestyle. Please feel free to friend me as I love to have support and to support others.

Hey all. Day number 3 started. I've found it easy doing the fitness part of my program. But as I've been getting older, I'm finding that working out is not enough. I've been doing intermittent fasting and a low carb diet - but with the emphasis on protein versus fat. This is way different for me and has been a little more difficult. I'm still learning about the best way to intake the fat calories through out my eating window. I've been finding I blow through my protein and carb grams per day early then struggle to intake the fat. Hopefully I can learn from you all.

Greetings! Day 7 of keto, and down four pounds (which is likely mostly water weight, but I'll take my successes relating to weight loss where I can grab them). Today I made my first keto dessert, which was a hit, though I'll be tweaking it a bit for next time (sort of a strawberry cheesecake pudding with no sweeteners, but I don't want to post a recipe until I make some improvements). I've been lucky that, when I mentioned this to some colleagues (during a group meal, they saw me having a bunless cheeseburger, and subbing veggies for fries), it turns out a bunch of them have done keto, and had some great tips (supplements, keto sticks, one is letting me borrow a cookbook, etc). I feel a bit late to the party!

I have 36 pounds to go, and hope to be into maintenance mode by the holidays. I chose keto because it looked closest to what I like to eat naturally; I can give up bread and rice if that means I can continue with the meat, cheese and some vino (I'm currently aiming for 30 net carbs a day, so some wine can fit in with this). So far, so good; I haven't had any keto flu or major sugar cravings, though I notice a feeling in my stomach, especially right after meals... not good or bad, just different.

Last month I restarted strength building workouts, which include HIIT and Muay Thai, and can already feel a difference. I used to have nice muscle tone due to boxing, which I stopped five years ago due to having too much else going on (less than a year after is when the pounds started piling on). It's like my body remembers what it's supposed to do, and is already making more muscle. It feels good to be strong again.

Anyway, looking forward to interacting more with all of you as I continue on!

Hi, I'm Dee and today is my Day 1 of the Keto Diet. My goal is to lose about 30-40lbs. I've tried numerous diets, none of which really worked for me.

Hello! My name is Megan, I live in NY & just like the stereo type goes, I live a ridiculously busy lifestyle. My story isn't too different than the ones I read before. Carb filled meals make me sick, I never knew until I started keto & I now that I know, I hate it. I've started and stopped keto a few times during the past year, but my first run I dropped 30 lbs, felt amazing and really looked great for my wedding this past January. I am starting keto again day 1 today, because I am sick of feeling sick, I miss the energy & really enjoyed the will power to fast.
I'm hoping joining a group to talk about it will help, my wife doesn't eat a keto diet and so it does makes it a little harder for me. Looking forward to sharing recipes and getting inspiration!

Hello, I'm Claire, 29 yr old female. Started Keto in June and already about 12lbs down with about 20ish more to go.
Classic yo-yo dieter, had been ok for the last few years but then slipped two discs in my back (thanks crossfit) and only just fully recovered, a lot of takeaway pizzas later and had a lot of extra padding.
I was already paleo so Keto wasn't a huge adjustment just cut out high carb fruit and veg and added in dairy, but have to say it is much easier to stick to. The big difference being the satisfaction from eating cheese again!! It was mentally hard to get my head round adding a bit of parmesan or feta to my meals or snacking on a babybel (lifesaver snack btw) and still losing weight but now feels like a fair sacrifice for the carbs!

Hoping I can stick with this for a long time as don't feel deprived and have had a few small cheats (1 biscuit, 1/2 a slice of cake, too much red wine etc. never a whole pizza or anything) along the way but kept losing at a steady 1-2lbs a week. My body has changed a lot for the better even though I've only been going to the gym 2-3 times a week for strength and pilates for rehab.

My favourite Keto tips:
- Don't over think it, it's just normal food without the potato/rice/bread/pasta
- Babybels - always have one on hand (the European ones that are just 100% cheese)
- Always have cooked chicken and spinach in the fridge
- Bacon, eggs and spinach fried in butter is a great meal any time of day
- Still eat berries if you want to get your fruit fix, just not every day
- Magnesium and water should be staples (helps with constipation too!)
- Shots have no carbs!
- Cheese wrapped in pepperoni (melted or cold) is a great pizza substitue!

Good luck to everyone!