This 3 month transformation started at 1410 calorie intake being sedentary, no workouts!

After one month in had dropped like 12 inches off the biggest part of stomach. I wanted to slow loss down so upped my calories to 1600-1700.

The more I loss, my energy rose, and I became more active. I now workout and consume over 1800 calories on workout days.

I'm 5'8" 45 yrs old, have been perimenopausal with hormonal problems since 25 years old when heart failed from eating too low of calories.

Keto works quickly without dropping to a dangerously low calorie intake.

heathers1219 wrote: »

So awesome! I am 4 weeks in on the keto diet and lost 11lbs. Any good recipes?

I got a good recipe for pizza crust, keto chocolate ice cream, and fat bombs... But only eat but these rarely if having a craving.

I haven't gotten sick of steak, chicken, veggies, eggs, cooked in olive oil, butter, and/or fatty cheeses.

CBell223 wrote: »

How much have you lost in 3 months?

@CBell223

Not exactly sure...I don't own a scale. I can estimate off size and history.

Started June, size 20-22 (squeezing and literally ripping the seams out of size 18 yoga pants, but refusing to go buy new pants, because I didn't want to buy in the 20s). When this size in past due to injuries causing immobility weighed around 220-230 ish.

Now fitting comfortably into US misses 12s and juniors 13. Usually when in twelves weigh around 155-175 lbs. (Size 10-12--where I am comfortable with how I look and feel, size I've been most of my life)

Guess would be in between 50-60 lbs.

I know people in real life have been asking me if I'm sure I'm not anorexic again.. And starving myself. But I've been eating a lot since June... I always watch calories to make sure getting enough in. Pretty much 1400-1900 a day since starting. Just cut starches, breads, and sugars (and the inflammation list for keto: vegetable oils--corn, canola, seed and nut oils, legumes, and beans). And I don't do any of the sugar-free products, tried one in the beginning and got kicked out of ketogenic state.

heathers1219 wrote: »

Do you balance calories in with the carbs and fat? I feel like I slowed down in my weight loss and looking it up, I think im eating too many calories.

I don't understand what you mean by balancing?

I keep my carbs low... It's the only macro I really watch. I have my goals set for 5% carbs, 70% fats, and 25% proteins.

I usually get very close to this without too much effort.

If eating a normal diet with carbs, dropping calories might help with plateau, but on Keto, I honestly don't think it applies. Keto is known for long plateaus then sudden large drops. I haven't noticed this, because I don't weigh myself, I only take pics and measurements.

Even if your weight-loss has halted, do you measure? If still losing inches, no need for dropping calories on keto. I've consistently raised my calories, and keep losing inches.

Practical calories according to height and honest activity level, plus eating back some of the exercise calories are all very important to organ and hormone health, especially when eating keto that already changes hormones and drops electrolytes.

I have an open diary to friends, and log everyday, if you want to shoot a request.

Meghan509 wrote: »

@Emmapatterson1729 you look awesome!!!

Way to go! Great job! I started back on August 5 and still consider myself a bit of a Newbie. You are an inspiration!!

Thanks!! I love Keto! Just for the way it makes me feel!! The weightloss is an added bonus!

You can do it!