Keyishealth's Journal, 25 July 2018

you also have to have a reduction in calories and follow your macro's closely. I think I looked yours over the last time you posted your frustration and that you were not keeping your carbs under 20. this diet does best avoiding all artificially prepared treats and sticking to whole foods you have more control over. Your treats have hidden things in them. If you need treats, then make them yourself, I make fat bombs and they are ready for me when I want one. basic recipe will make you at least 10 treats. If you read labels carefully you can pick the best products that will not sabatoge your diet plan. avocados are a great healthy way to get fiber and healthy fats into your diet. do you test yourself to see if you are in ketosis? Do you have a food scale to weigh your food?? these are all very helpful to get you on track and in control. 

Thank you, Baskington. I do weigh my food and because of mouth issues there are many treats I can't eat (chew) so I have to make my own. The only ones I buy now tend to be suzie's goodfat bars. I did have an atkins bar yesterday, but try not to have that at all. The reason I get so discouraged sometimes is because I used to eat (about 2 months ago) at least double what I do now, if not more like triple and maintained weight (not a weight I wanted to be), now that I dropped calories at least by half I'd think I'd be dropping weight like wild, but doesn't work that way. This last week, I also tried to keep my calories around 1200 and did so every day except one. I would think that at 276 pounds, 1200 calories per day would be a big enough deficit to start losing. I haven't tested for ketosis yet, not sure why to (maybe you can explain). Whether I am in ketosis or not, my goal is to lose weight. if I am not losing how does knowing if I am in ketosis or not help me? I thank you for advice, always like to hear more information. All of this post is said in a thankful tone :-)