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Completely agree with what others have posted. Looks like you're making some great choices with what you're eating .. way to go!! For me, ditching the scale and focusing on how my body was changing was an absolute necessity in the beginning. Not seeing those numbers move was frustrating and made me constantly question…

I'm a smoothie lover. Unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 an avocado, a cup of greens, MCT oil and a bit of Stevia whipped up in a Vitamix is my go to although there are lots of delicious variations! I tried skipping breakfast as part of my IF but workouts really suffered. Wondering if I'm doing something wrong .. from what I've…

So many great ideas! I made a keto pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was awesome (recipe on Pinterest). For a Christmas party where you're serving hors d'oeuvres, you can use fathead dough to make so many things, like spinach cheese pinwheels, mini quiche, soft pretzels and stromboli bites. Bacon wrapped anything…

Hadn't heard of Ketogains before coming across this post. Just read through the info on the site. I've been struggling with strength training recently .. more to do with recovery than endurance. I'm going to adjust my macros and see if I notice a difference. I'm not brave enough to not count calories as I still have 20…

I switched from paleo to keto a little more than two months ago and love this woe. It wasn't until I stopped using the scale to measure my progress that things turned around for me. In the past, when the numbers didn't reflect the hard work I was doing, I'd throw my hands up in the air and 'say forget it, it's not…

Thanks everyone! I love the ‘choose to believe’ response. At 15 carbs for a 1 cup serving it doesn’t leave enough wiggle room for all of the healthy foods I need to be eating. I average 20 net grams in veggies per day so have to be careful. The bacteria theory makes sense but it may have to be an every once in a while…

I've been doing IF for a few weeks and really notice a difference. Planning on fasting after Thanksgiving .. shooting for 48 hours (although I'll be including electrolytes). My goal is to include regular fasting as part of my keto plan. Would really help me to know how you're able to fit all of your nutrient/calorie…

Switched from paleo to keto 2 months ago and loving it! No hunger or cravings and energy for days. For those just starting out patience is key, it takes time to become adapted, anywhere from a month or two or even more. Feeling tired, achy, cranky or slow to lose weight is normal (although there are things you can do to…

It’s so frustrating when you don’t have control over your body! Making the choice to do what you can to improve your health is so empowering!

It’s hard finding the balance between enough and too much. I go to the gym 5 days a week. Cardio each day, switching it up to keep it fun. Strength training arms, shoulders, back 3 days. Legs and abs twice.

I agree that shooting for a specific number on the scale is tricky. In my twenties 125-130 was a comfortable weight for me although I was a fat skinny person if you know what I mean. Now that I've gained muscle I'm guessing 140 may be what works although I won't know until I get there.

I use a ketogenic diet to address neurological issues and find it to be remarkably helpful with energy and mental clarity. That said, I completely agree with choosing a way of eating that can be maintained long term and offers the nutrient density our bodies need for overall health. Unfortunately, as with many fad diets,…

Wow .. love to read these keto success stories! It definitely takes a bit of adjusting and tweaking to find what's right for you but the benefits are amazing. No cravings or hunger .. added energy and mental clarity. Oh, and weight loss too!

Six weeks in and finally keto adapted! Feel free to add me and take a look at my food diary if you'd like. My macros are 5/65/35 with a focus on healthy fats and a nutrient dense diet. I hope you find keto a good fit! As you've probably read, including electrolytes (salt, potassium and magnesium) when you begin will really…

Those are great suggestions. Olives, salmon and avocados are great too. Using plenty of coconut or olive oil when cooking add fat grams fast. I’ve begun making my own coconut yogurt .. tastes great, lots of healthy fat without the carbs of regular yogurt. Full fat coconut milk added to coffee or used in smoothies is my go…

So Awesome!! As women, it seems we're either focused on providing for everyone else and not prioritizing our own needs or trying to live up to unrealistic societal expectations. You're right .. it's time to appreciate all our bodies offer us and treat them with the love and respect they deserve! We don't love our children…

Keto can be a great way to lose weight, increase energy and reduce cravings but it’s not for everyone. You’re right about it being strict .. not a lot of wiggle room and once you’re out of ketosis it takes time to reset. A lot of people choose Keto because you can lose more weight, more quickly (and you’re rarely hungry).…

SO true! I used to use negative self talk to power through workouts but what a difference it made when I turned it around. Love the quote 'Your body hears everything your mind says'.

I've decided to ditch the scale! I could see my body changing but the numbers didn't always show it .. instead of basing my success (or failure haha) on my weight I'm gonna fly blind. Just finished my 1st IF workout and was amazed at the energy and stamina I had! Anyone else using intermittent fasting?

Definitely one of the disadvantages of keto is not being able to cheat without getting kicked out of ketosis and needing to start all over again. I've finally figured out it just isn't worth it! Would love to have a motivation buddy. I've only been keto for a month and just hit the elusive keto energy haha My workouts are…

My biggest challenge was the fatigue. Thought I was home free after keto flu but it took almost a month to get my energy back (and then some). Congrats on the weight loss!! Don’t get discouraged if you see some fluctuation at first. My plan was to try it for a month too until I found out it takes at least that long to be…

Fave keto foods: Bulletproof coffee Raspberry cheesecake smoothies Fathead pizza Chicken cordon bleu Turkey, bacon, avocado wraps Tortilla soup Frittata's Pumpkin spice latte Cauliflower mac & cheese and zoodles with anything ...

It might be helpful to enter your stats into a keto macro calculator to get a specific goal for your body and lifestyle. I'm at 70 fat/ 25 protein/5 carbs. Hacking MFP to be more keto friendly was a game changer for me. Here's the link if you want to give it a try: http://www.ketomacros.com/low-carb-mfp-setup/ It takes a…

It really does get easier the longer you do it. It takes some figuring out to begin with but so worth it! Finding a hack to make MFP keto friendly was a game changer. Congrats on the weight loss!

What a great start!! Way to go! It's true about losing lots of water weight in the beginning. So important to drink as much water as you can stand. I found adding electrolytes (I use HyLite) made a huge difference in how I felt going through the keto flu. I'm getting ready to hit my month mark and have just hit that…

Well, I've finally hit the keto energy curve! Really had been starting to question whether this was right for me. Workouts had been a disaster both in strength and endurance. Now almost a month in, have lost 5lbs (not counting the water weight I lost and gained back) and thrilled to not be moving at a snails pace! I wish I…

Starting out with keto is tough. It's a big adjustment for most. Sometimes it's so hard to figure out what to eat that we end up not eating enough. Filling up on (healthy) fats is really satiating, even more so than carbs and it doesn't leave you hungry an hour later. That's one of the best things about it .. no cravings…

Hey everyone. So happy to see so many others getting started on keto. I'm 3 weeks in and finally feeling some benefit. The first week or two is rough. Keto flu is real! Needed to keep it simple at first so bulletproof coffee for breakfast, a high fat smoothie for lunch (like raspberry cheesecake smoothie yum), and a salad…

New to keto too and loving it! Made it through the keto flu, now waiting for that elusive energy to hit. Anyone else into cardio HIIT and strength training?