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Run if that is what works for you. For me, I think my joints have suffered enough just supporting my extra weight over the years. I don't want to risk mobility via injury - even for a short time. I'd rather get my heart rate up by briskly walking, incline treadmill, swimming. Light resistance lifting a few times a week to…
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How do you feel? Are you active and able to maintain your desired energy level? I tend to let my body tell me what it needs and eat healthy when I'm hungry and skip meals when I'm not. I figure my system knows where to get the calories it needs from my abundant storage so I just let it do it's thing. I do take vitamin and…
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Judging by past comments of other members, yes it is normal, and not something to be concerned with at all. Give the new routine a little more time. You are doing the right things and it will pay off.
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-first line of the original post I can agree with those here who say some people's cravings after consuming some types of foods (like sugar or high glycemic CHOs) might seem like addiction, but it doesn't meet the exact definition. Seems if some of these foods are creating a uncontrollable craving to overeat, then it is…
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"When an individual eats sugar, the brain produces huge surges of dopamine. This is similar to the way the brain reacts to the ingestion of substances like heroin and cocaine." - https://wellnessretreatrecovery.com/sugar-and-dopamine-link-sweets-addiction/
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Sometimes it is better to look at the "Non-Scale Victories" rather than the scales to notice progress. Especially if your strength training has you converting fat tissue to more dense lean muscle mass. Small fluctuations in weight mean nothing and are easily explained by type of foods consumed, water retention and muscle…
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Before even thinking about diet, exercise or other changes -> go see a doctor to find out what is causing the neurochemical imbalances you are experiencing. The amount of weight gain in such a short time is more problematic than just sugar cravings or fat storage. More likely edema and inflammation or even some kind of…
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Sage advise. None chain restaurants are harder to log because they don't usually list the nutrition values of their menu items online. I make my best "honest" guess, log it, and move on. Good mindful habits (as you mentioned) makes it easier to know what items are best for you too.
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Outstanding!
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lauriekallis, finished the last of the scheduled test at the cardiologist this morning. They had me wear a heart monitor the first week of May. I made sure to let him know what lifestyle changes I have been trying to make since the first of the year. He was good with it. I'll see what he has to say after the stress, echo…
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Simple answer is that I don't know. I don't feel any different at rest than I do when I'm moving, doing things. I had never really check it at rest until this year when I started monitoring blood pressure at home several times a day (got a BP monitor for Christmas) :o . My suspicion is that it is low now, along with BP,…
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Makes a lot of sense. It has never worked for me to restrict serving size, types of food, or to have an exercise schedule. Too easy to come up with an excuse that would get me off track and go right back to living the old lifestyle. When I decided to change my life in the way I take care of myself, much time was spent…
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Spells, first of all, congratulations on shedding those 14 lbs. Being mindful of what, and how much we eat is something we can always do. For some, that is enough. For others a plan is needed that counts the calories, carbs, fiber, fats and proteins. It is much easier to control macros in what we eat when we have total…
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ChefMader, sure there is hope. At 65, and morbidly obese, I finally realized I was just not able to eat most carbohydrates. Low glycemic index or low glycemic load carbs are only slightly better. I'd eat because it was time to eat, even though I wasn't hungry sometimes, but a normal meal for an American (with plenty of…
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I keep a variety of these on hand for a quick fix against snack attacks: Bell pepper - with plenty of ranch dressing Broccoli and Cauliflower heads - like to dip them in a spicy, fatty sauce Sharp cheddar cheese (in blocks so it is easy to slice off a 1 oz serving) Avocado - sliced and seasoned with salt, pepper, cayenne…
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I don't think it unusual to gain a few pounds when starting a new diet and exercise regime. Water retention adds up quickly. So does fat tissue in our bodies being converted to denser lean muscle tissue. Fat loss and weight loss are two different things. Look for those "Non-Scale Victories" (NSV's) like overall health, or…
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After shedding less than half of my weight loss goal, it is easier to go up stairs, or get out of a chair. I am now wearing clothes that I haven't fit into for 25 years. I've learned a lot about nutrition and what different types of food does to my system. What trips the cravings that I have no power over. Water retention…
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A follow up report: I put on a dozen pounds (mostly water) while off Keto (even as I tried as best as I could to stay away from carbs while eating). Lots of mixed drinks and beer was involved though. There was nothing I ate or drank that bothered my digestive system or induced cravings. My feet and lower legs sure swelled…
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Outstanding!
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Excellent question and I am eager to hear what others have to say. I am very new at Keto, right at 3 months now. I can only report what has worked for a newbie like me. The first month I tried to keep my carbs to around 20g. I still keep net carbs (carbs less fiber) to around 35g on 1600 calories average diet. Going over a…
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Excellent article. Thank you.
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baconslave, thanks for your input. I hadn't really thought about electrolyte levels and will pay more attention now. It will be interesting to see how all this will go.
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I couldn't agree more. Staying in ketosis (and still get enough fiber and protein) is all but impossible for me unless I track the calories and macros daily. MFP's app helps. Many of the foods I eat each day I've eaten before so I use a spreadsheet to cut 'n paste a daily tally which saves a lot of time. Makes it easier to…
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It is true that much of the initial weight loss on low carb diets is from water loss, thus carb's -hydrate suffix. Healthline makes this statement: "Actually, for every gram of carbohydrate you consume and your body keeps to use as energy, your body hoards 3 to 4 grams of water to help store the energy (glycogen)." Reduce…
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Frank, you are an inspiration to this 65 y.o. that needs to accomplish all that you have and more.
