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Hi Ladies, It has been a crazy busy week!! ambrosia and eating4me - Are you a member of the facebook group "Body Beast for Women" ? Yesterday there was a lot of chatter on there about how many calories to eat. Seems like a lot of people are struggling with that. I saw the words "getting fluffy" a lot. I am eating a daily…

Hi Ladies!!! I just did my 30 day weight and measurements and I am soooo excited. I have lost 10 pounds and 15 inches in the first 30 days. I am soooo happy with my results. My upper body is really developing however, I am not really noticing much change in my lower body. The tape measure and the hubby says the lower body…

I am back from my work trip and started Bulk today! It was awesome. I love the shorter time. It went by soooo fast!!! Ambrosiaspear, I have a Fitbit, HRM and a BodyMedia. They all have benefits. I actually focus on the Fitbit more since I have a desk job and I am eating at a fixed calories number at the moment. I am taking…

I just finished Build: Back / Bis which was my last workout of the BUILD block! I can't believe I actually did it. I am headed to my corporate office for 3 days and will start Bulk on Friday. I can't wait!! Jenn

Cristy! I am sooooo happy for you and the changes you are seeing. I know what you mean about the diet. The last two days have not been my best but I am refocusing today and will get back on it. I had build shoulders yesterday and almost could not make it through. I had to drop the weight at the end. I don't know what was…

Deb, Thanks for the feedback! I am a low carber but have been eating more carbs since I have been on BB. I am sorry you don't feel well. Listen to your body!! Stay well hydrated and well rested! Back and Bis for me today. Can't wait!! Where is everybody else???? Jenn

Hi all, I am sorry I have been a little MIA. It has been a rough week! However, I am happy to say that I am still on track with my workouts and should finish the BUILD phase in 16 days (instead of 21) like I planned. I don't even have to do 2 a day anymore. Yay! I will be at my corporate office for 3 well deserved rest…

Happy Hump Day! Kel, I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. Sounds like you deserve it! I will be interested to hear about any strength gains after resting too! I ended up adding on Shoulders Monday night after I had done legs in the morning. I am pretty weak in the shoulder area and had to drop my weights a couple…

I started Body Beast on Sunday. Friend me up if I have not already friended you!!

Hi Ladies! I completed build legs today. Man, that was rough. I had to do the modified version on a couple of them. I also have no balance - I kept falling over. haha. I also just figured out that that the program is 84 days - not 90! Yay, I am further along than I thought. haha 2 days down - 82 to go! I have a pull-up bar…

Hi everyone!! I just finished my first day of Body Beast (Build: Chest/Tris). It was awesome. I am just returning from a vacation and excited to start this program. 1 day down - 89 to go!!! Please friend me if I have not already friended you!! Jenn

It varies. If you did not have a lot of glucose stored it can be faster. Just be happy and enjoy!

I agree with Kira, be patient. Your body has to adjust to dropping 10 pounds in one week. I lose some weeks and not others. It varies based on many things. I learned to set a "monthly" goal. That way if I have a week without a loss I know I can still hit goal before the end of the month. Your body is not yet keto adapted…

I have been eating shredded cheese since day one and never had any issues. I buy it in 4 pound bags!! I would not worry unless you notice that it is stalling you.

I usually drink a few cups of regular before I have my BP coffee. I try to start it later - about 9am and sip it. If I am in ketosis it holds me for 4 hours easy. I was out and am trying to get back in this week and it is not the same. I think once you get into ketosis you will see a change. Give it a few days of strict…

This year I bought stuff I don't like. In the past I would buy things I liked and eat them as I handed them out : - ( Not anymore!!! If I want something I will eat it but Halloween's in the past have just been mindless eating. None of that this year.

I allow myself 5 pounds. After that I am back in diet mode!

I drink bulletproof coffee. If I want food I have a couple slices of bacon that I have pre-baked or cheese cracker cuts - 3 is a serving. I also do macadamia nuts sometimes but try to save those for an afternoon snack mostly.

I was discouraged all the time... at least once a month!! (probably more : - ) ........definitely more?? IDK. A lot. But I did not quit. Keto is a lifestyle. It is the right lifestyle for me - not everyone but definitely for me. Sounds like you have tried everything else and that this is the best for you as well. That…

Sounds yummy! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for posting!!

I have always gone by the rule that if it has caffeine in it, it can't be a water substitute. Maybe try decaf tea? That is just flavored water.

I bet you are in ketosis if you have the metallic taste. It usually takes me about 3 days. Good job!

Me again... Thursday - lost 2.6 pounds. That is a total on the fast of 7 pounds - 2.8 pounds of water weight = 4.2 actual pounds lost. I am going to stop today. I am below my goal and yesterday was a tough day because I worked out twice. It paid off but now its time to give my body a break. Good luck to everyone else. I…

I like Kira's plan. Slow and steady wins the race!

I think there are several things you can do. 1) Increase fat % and decrease protein % - this may be enough. 2) Have you tried a carb refeed day to reset your leptin levels? That may work. There are several threads on here about it. 3) You could do a fat fast. I have done a few and they always help me break through a stall.…

I am 70% fat / 20% protein / 10% carbs. I need those carbs for my sanity : - )

So, when you see these results please know that I was coming off shark week and was up ~3 pounds when I started. My Fat Fast results so far: Sunday - this was my "transition to the FF day" I always try to cut calories and up fat the day before I start. Monday - lost 1.4 pounds Tuesday - lost 1.2 pounds Wed - lost 1.8…

Great results!! Keep gnawing on that butter Tim - you are killing it on the scale!!! BTW - how do you FF for 3 days and not weight??? haha - just kidding. I am a scale addict. I try to keep it to 2 times a day but don't always succeed!!

Tim, I understand where you are coming from and I appreciate it. I wish you much success with what you have figured out works for you. I am a true believer that we are all on our own journeys and our needs along the way are individual. Whenever I stall I always say "I'm going back to the basics" so I definitely understand…

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