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  • WholeFoods4Lyfe
    WholeFoods4Lyfe Posts: 1,518 Member
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    goldengirl111 wrote: »
    GW 150
    Need motivation and consistency

    Are apples and carrots allowed?

    You can eat them, but both have a higher carb count, so you'll want to watch your portion sizes. I personally don't eat them because I find that there are plenty other healthy foods with a lower carb count. If you really can't live without your apples, try Granny Smith, they have a lower sugar count and thus less of a carb impact.
  • PrincesseAly23
    PrincesseAly23 Posts: 440 Member
    edited May 2019
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    Starting weight on May 9, 2018: 210.4
    Lowest Weight in 2018: 183.8 (Loss of 25” and 26.6 Lbs!)

    Starting weight on Jan 2, 2019: 193.4

    The progress has been extremely slow, but it's moving in the right direction:

    Jan (-3.4 lbs)
    Feb (-2 lbs)
    Mar (-0.4 lbs)
    Apr (- 2.2 lbs)

    New goals:
    GET OUT OF THE 80's! (I've been here for 12 weeks!)
    See the 60’s by my bday in September
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145

    Wed 05/01: 185.4
    Sun 05/05:
    Sun 05/12:
    Sun 05/19:
    Sun 05/26:
    Fri 05/31:
  • d_dc_lady
    d_dc_lady Posts: 121 Member
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    @goldengirl111 You can eat whatever keeps you in ketosis; however, higher sugar/carb things like carrots and apples will make it difficult to get into ketosis if you are just getting started.

    There a lots of resources online with "getting started" foods lists. Check out dietdoctor.com and also https://www.drberg.com/blog-article/ketogenic-diet-plan#list.

    Once you get fat adapted, which can take a few weeks to a few months, you may be able to add in small amounts of higher carb fruit and veggies. Personally, now that I am fat adapted, I don't ever want or crave those things, and I used to be an absolute fruit addict - like, I could eat a whole pineapple or honeydew melon by myself in one sitting.These days, I on occasion have a serving of low carb fruit like blueberries or strawberries. Not to say I'll never have a bite of an apple ever again, of course not. But those high sugar fruits are such a shock to the system after being fat adapted.
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
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    goldengirl111 wrote: »
    GW 150
    Need motivation and consistency

    Are apples and carrots allowed?

    unfortunately not really, you can weigh and put against your daily carb count but it won't be a lot and you'll end up with no other carbs to play with, stick to low carb vegetables like salads and broccoli etc, check out more information on sites like the diet doctor etc. Good luck
  • Heavenlycastle
    Heavenlycastle Posts: 2 Member
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    Heavenlycastle wrote: »
    Hi Everyone

    I'm aiming to be full keto this month eating mostly mince beef as it's cheap and high protein.

    SW 179.3
    GW 136.4

    May goal: 162.8

    I wish everyone luck this month. It's great to be accountable.

    I make my meat patties in a sandwich press with baking paper so it doesn't make a mess. I make 100g patties which I weigh so I can get the calories just right in fitness pal.

    Sunday 05/05: 181.9
    Sunday 05/12:
    Sunday 05/19:
    Sunday 05/26:

    Slightly up this week due to a carb slip up. But will be more disciplined this week.
  • d_dc_lady
    d_dc_lady Posts: 121 Member
    edited May 2019
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    Keto reset 04/04: 167.6
    Ending April: 163.1

    May goal: 158.0

    Sunday 05/05: 160.8 (-2.3)
    Sunday 05/12:
    Sunday 05/19:
    Sunday 05/26:

    This has been a GREAT week! Not just in terms of weight loss, but of overall energy and outlook.

    Last week I had finished one week of carnivore. I only planned to do one week because I felt like it would be way too restrictive and I would need to stop after that week. Well, I am still carnivore and I LOVE it! I really don't crave any non-carnivore foods, and I don't see myself giving this WOE up any time soon. I thought this would be such a punishment, but it's actually a blessing.

    I am full much longer on much less food and my mental clarity and focus has improved. Plus, losing more than 4 pounds in two weeks (my best rate ever) ain't to bad either!

    Have a great week everyone!
  • leahk80
    leahk80 Posts: 114 Member
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    SW: 230(Oct 2018)
    CW: 207.4
    1st GW: 200
    UGW: 125

    05/05:207.4
    05/12:
    05/19:
    05/26:

    Minor set back. at the end of April I was 205.4...though i got 3 different numbers then so I went with the lowest.

    Still having trouble with sweets/candy, I know its more of a mind game right now. I am craving Peanut Butter M&M's constantly and its driving me crazy. but i will get back to it. Just have to take one day at a time and not get down on my self.
  • Fit2_T
    Fit2_T Posts: 317 Member
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    SW: 213
    CW: 182.9
    UGW: 150
    **May GW: 177

    MAY

    05/05: 183.5
    05/12
    05/19
    05/26

    Fri 05/31

    Jan (-4.5)
    Feb (-8.2)
    Mar (-9.9)
    Apr (- 8.0)
  • WholeFoods4Lyfe
    WholeFoods4Lyfe Posts: 1,518 Member
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    HW: 274.7lbs
    Keto restart: 246.8
    GW: 135lbs

    MAY

    05/01 starting the month off right! - 236.5

    05/05 - 234.7
    05/12
    05/19
    05/26

    Fri 05/31 to finish the month!

    I started back on Keto on 4/7 and have lost 12pbs since. I’m not one of the lucky ones that Keto just makes the weight fall off. I STRUGGLE to get 3lbs per week, even being over 100lbs overweight so I’m happy with my progress so far.

    I’ve already had 2 slip ups this month with the artificial sweeteners, but overall it’s going well.

  • Susabella627
    Susabella627 Posts: 107 Member
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    Sunday is weigh in day:
    SW - 245 (Feb. 24, 2019)
    1st GW -199

    Sun 05/05: 215.2
    Sun 05/12:
    Sun 05/19:
    Sun 05/26:

    The Journey:
    Feb (-8)
    Mar (-12)
    Apr (-10)

    Total loss: (-30) - 2/3 of the way to 1st goal!

    Have a great day Everyone!!


  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
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    leahk80 wrote: »
    SW: 230(Oct 2018)
    CW: 207.4
    1st GW: 200
    UGW: 125

    05/05:207.4
    05/12:
    05/19:
    05/26:

    Minor set back. at the end of April I was 205.4...though i got 3 different numbers then so I went with the lowest.

    Still having trouble with sweets/candy, I know its more of a mind game right now. I am craving Peanut Butter M&M's constantly and its driving me crazy. but i will get back to it. Just have to take one day at a time and not get down on my self.

    Why not add into your carbs a small amount of peanut butter. There are some that are quite low carb and if you put the butter in a small (very small!) pot and eat slowly with a tea spoon it might help the cravings as you will be cutting out the chocolate but it still feels like a treat. That's what I do when I want something as an extra. Good luck!
  • chinatowninchina
    chinatowninchina Posts: 1,279 Member
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    WholeFoods4Lyfe wrote: »
    HW: 274.7lbs
    Keto restart: 246.8
    GW: 135lbs

    MAY

    05/01 starting the month off right! - 236.5

    05/05 - 234.7
    05/12
    05/19
    05/26

    Fri 05/31 to finish the month!

    I started back on Keto on 4/7 and have lost 12pbs since. I’m not one of the lucky ones that Keto just makes the weight fall off. I STRUGGLE to get 3lbs per week, even being over 100lbs overweight so I’m happy with my progress so far.

    I’ve already had 2 slip ups this month with the artificial sweeteners, but overall it’s going well.

    3 pounds per week is a fantastic weight loss! You've done well. Just remember it wasn't a week or two to gain the weight and it's not a week or two to loose it (very unfortunately!!)
  • justmesv
    justmesv Posts: 5 Member
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    Happy Cinco de Mayo! This has been a pretty rough week for me. My AI symptoms have been flaring up, so my eating has been a little off. On the plus side, two of my goals were to consistently log my meals and drink at least 64 oz of water and I did! This week I would like to add better self-care and working on getting my steps in. I wish everyone a great and productive next week! <3


    HW: 207
    CW:202
    GW:150

    MAY

    05/05:198.2
    05/12
    05/19
    05/26
  • Mamam3times
    Mamam3times Posts: 2 Member
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    Hello! I'm new too to Keto.Want to give it a try


    CW: 175
    GW: 155

    MAY

    Sun 05/05: 172lbs
    Sun 05/12:
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  • gwendyprism
    gwendyprism Posts: 222 Member
    edited May 2019
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    Began Keto Oct 1 2018
    Last April Weight 168.7

    MAY

    05/05- 168.7
    05/12
    05/19
    05/26

    Fri 05/31
  • HelloBodyJoy
    HelloBodyJoy Posts: 27 Member
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    HW: 287.4 (Mar 17, 2012)
    LW: 169.8 (Nov 21, 2013 - after surg)
    RW: 224.6 (Mar 6, 2019 - regain high)
    SW: 213.8 (Apr 18, 2019 - start keto)
    UGW: 135-145
    Last Goal: 210 by Apr 30 (met Apr 25!)
    **Next Goal: 199 by May 31

    05/05: 208.2
    05/12:
    05/19:
    05/26:
  • munirahw
    munirahw Posts: 1 Member
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    Hello! I'm new too to Keto.Want to give it a try


    CW: 200
    GW: 150

    MAY

    Sun 05/05:199
    Sun 05/12:
    Sun 05/19:
    Sun 05/26:
  • d_dc_lady
    d_dc_lady Posts: 121 Member
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    leahk80 wrote: »
    SW: 230(Oct 2018)

    Minor set back. at the end of April I was 205.4...though i got 3 different numbers then so I went with the lowest.

    Still having trouble with sweets/candy, I know its more of a mind game right now. I am craving Peanut Butter M&M's constantly and its driving me crazy. but i will get back to it. Just have to take one day at a time and not get down on my self.

    I totally get how hard it is having those cravings. There are lots of keto versions of yummy treats for when you need one. Here's an easy recipe for chocolate peanut butter balls https://thebigmansworld.com/no-bake-keto-chocolate-peanut-butter-balls-paleo-vegan-low-carb/#wprm-recipe-container-19440

    Good luck!

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