40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Keto is very hard to maintain. There are so many restrictions so its not for everyone.

I have metabolic syndrome with diabetes and my doctor first put me on a protein sparing modified fast (which is extreme calorie reduced keto) which you need to need followed closely by a doctor and dietician. I didn't last long with that. I tried a modified version since I'm carb sensitive and I did lose weight. Actually almost 50 pounds but when I went off it didn't take long to gain half of it back.

Now I'm trying to keep to carbs 40-50 and incorporating it into a Whole30 diet. I have been in ketosis so I guess its still ketogenic. Whole30 takes away whole food groups too, dairy, beans, all sugar and artificial sweeteners and is only meant to go 30days. On keto before I depended a lot on "artificial food". Since I'm on whole "real" food now I can really tell the difference. I drank diet Coke for over 35 years. That was the tough part.

I was smart this time, spent my first 2 weeks weaning off sugar, artificial sugars and starchy carbs, processed food and working down the carbs to 50. I had horrible keto flu in the past and this time I had none at all. This past week I went 100% whole30 (my keto version) and I will stay on it another 3 weeks then I will add on a little diary (miss my yogurt and cheese) and see how I do. Whole30 is an elimination/detox diet and you add things back gradually so you can see what affects you, like itching, bloating, gas. I will then add a bit of whole grain, still limiting carbs.

So over the past 3 weeks I have lost 10 pounds, mostly in my belly (my husband says I don't look pregnant anymore..grrr), I feel better, more energy, people are commenting on how great my complexion is. I had horrible itchy skin and that's about gone. No more gas or bloating. I had to cut my fingernails like 3 times! I can't remember the last time I grew fingernails at any length that weren't cracked, split or quickly broken. Probably all the sugar free bone broth (yes even most of the bone broth out there has added sugar).

Based on my own personal experience, I would start by cutting all added sugars, processed foods and junk carbs. Eat only whole grains (read the labels for sugar). It is shocking to see how much sugar is added to processed food, even things you wouldn't think like bacon or soup. Cut carbs to 100 and see how you feel then decide if you want to try keto and work your way down. I think its much easier to clean up your diet first.

Also discuss with your doctor. Personally the only successful diet I have ever been on is a keto and keto was recommended by my Dr. Usually I lose quicker keeping it to 20 but I wasn't as a "happy" dieter and I made up for it when I went off the diet. I think I can do the limit to 50 or lower for much longer. Some days I'm way under 50 if I eat a ton of salad but I never go over 50.

Again just advice based on MY personal experience.

Day 92 of 112 done. T25 gamma ript up.

I've consistently been at the barn doing chores (think some lifting, a lot of pushing, pulling, twisting, walking) and riding M-F for about a month now, still getting on the motorcycles most weekends for at least one day. It's starting to pay off now that my body's rebellion has finally started to ease up a bit. Measurements steadily dropping, pants fitting better, scale is finally starting to follow.

Slowly getting back on the food wagon now too and tracking that, too.

"P90X ONE on ONE Vol. 1 Just Arms"=Done!

Damn, just turned forty today.

Which means, I can be part of the Club now, yay!!!!

"Body Beast Build: Legs"=Done!

Welcome newbies....

Leg day today. Can't feel them now...lol

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Yesterday, today...and for the next few days my workouts will be box presses, box deadlifts, box heavy carries, box cleans...even box drags. Comic “long boxes” are heavier than they look. 😳

Can't wait to get back to weights! I'm still recovering from surgery and the doc wont let me for another few weeks. Sigh....I envy you your boxes lol

Thanksgiving (in Canada) weekend was decent. I did not overeat. I am going to lift weights (at home gym) today. BOOM.

Legs done down in the garage...I forgot to set the stupid Fitbit. 😠

I am down 3.2 lbs in six weeks...it may not sound like much, but it is the first time I have been able to move that scale since Menopause. I know in 30 weeks, that can turn into 15 lbs and that is meaningful, to me. BOOM.

I am glad to see you back, caramel! Have a good day!

Hi
My name is Amy, I’m 43 and a mom of three girls and I have two grandkids. I’ve used fitness pal on and off for the last 7 years. I’m down 18.8 pounds since getting back into it September 1st. Im walking everyday and really watching my calories. Looking for other like minded people to help keep me motivated and on the right path.

Trying to get back on schedule.
Shoulders and traps=Done!

gotta get back in the habit of posting.
Chest & Tris done this morning!