DJ_Skywalker Member

Oh, I completely agree with you on the not relying on Google :) I have more than a week before I can see my doctor and I thought I would ask folks here if they have experienced the same as it hurts to even turn over in bed :) Mostly concerned about not being able to lift at the moment though :(

You are correct about it being self-diagnosed although I do have a doctor appointment end of next week. When researching, the symptoms fell more in line with SL Joint rather than herniated disc, as I am not feeling any pain in buttocks, thigh or anywhere else other than the left side of lower back. Thank you ... I will def…

I think of it more as retaining water. When I do not drink enough water, my body holds on to it. When I begin to drink a lot more water, yes I pee a lot, but it is flushing through the system like a constant stream ... which in my mind is a good thing. Once you begin to drink more water, you will need the bathroom more ...…

I hope you added apple cider vinegar to your tea ;) ;)

Eggs, cheese, bacon, tuna, chicken, beef, peanut butter, greek yogurt with protein granola and heavy creme for my coffee are some of the foods I eat to hit my protein and fat macros first, then fill the rest with carbs to complete my calories for the day. The fats and proteins are filling to me and I usually do not crave…

I log everything that goes into my mouth ... Peanut M&Ms, Girl Scout cookies, Chocolate Halo Top ice cream ... I fit it into my calories. Discipline and creating habits of eating more protein to satiate my cravings have been key for me.

Lettuce wraps are yummy too! Is there a reason you are avoiding dairy?

Mmmm all the meat and cheese :p I just make taco salads ... beef or chicken, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes. black olives, salsa ... So filling

Post from 2011 and OP hasn't been around since 2015 .... love it :) But, I want pizza now

Log everything that goes into your mouth ... after you have weighed and measured. You could simply be retaining water this week. I have gained two pounds this week, but I am sure just water weight from lifting. Patience is definitely the key. Best wishes! x

For Keto "flu", I have tried a few things .... Coconut water mixed with Orange PowerAde Zero, PowerAde Zero mixed with water, snack on pork rinds or an ounce of OJ with 3 saltines have all worked for me.

Ahhh good to know! Thank you! x

Ahhh I totally get you! I will eat back half of my calories from any cardio I may do for that day. But, I figure my Fitbit counts those steps as well and only seems it would double the calories burned, like the steps I make during Zumba class while also logging the Zumba class as cardio workout. I do not think I am…

But, what about those many people who do not have a Fitbit or for me as mine is new? I sit 8 hours at my desk and I feel the Fitbit is more a tool for me to get moving more

I just do not log or eat back my Fitbit calories. Sometimes my Fitbit counts steps and I am driving at the time ... so I cannot be sure it is accurate for me. I like my Fitbit though for the Heart Rate feature and for giving me an idea of how many steps I may be doing each day.

Peanut butter and bacon :)

Looks hot to me! :) OP - Patience is definitely the key. I think others noticed my change before I actually saw it myself. I also like lifting before cardio as I have more energy to push myself, as you said you noticed this morning. Tracking everything that goes in your mouth is important in losing the 50 pounds you would…

I was enjoying my Samoas while reading the thread :)

I totally get you! xx

I had Girl Scout Samoas and a triple bacon cheeseburger (no bun) cuz I didn't want to die last night :p **chomps on saturated fat sausage**

I so thought the same! Came for the drama haha .... OP, so happy for your loss so far. I agree with upping your calories when you begin working out :) Keep up the great work! Slow and steady wins the race B)

**Off to look for them**

Coffee is my first breakfast, second breakfast isn't until the afternoon and my supper, which is most of my calories, isn't until evening. Totally doable :)

Oooo I want some!!! Ya, I would definitely just log the higher calories

^ All this ... love. When I started lifting while losing weight, StrongLifts worked for me to build strength. But, it I really noticed the difference after I added more calories and changed up my lifting program after I did 12 weeks of 5x5. Like the others said ... it does take time and patience :)

Bacon cheeseburgers, Little Debbie Swiss Rolls and Costco Chocolate Cake for life x

But, you eat tuna out of a can

I will eat mayo in my egg salad and tuna salad ... but don’t need on sandwiches like others do. What is Giardiniera?

Ya, I’m not a mayo fan either :/ Gimme all the butter though ... and sausage

Eeek .. I can’t keto and only have lean meat ... where’s the bacon?!?