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Welp. I have come to the conclusion that the reason I'm not seeing the dramatic drops for myself that I'm seeing for others on the Beast Challenge is that I have been holding on to my evening cocktail with a death grip. I assumed that since rum has 0 carbs, that it wouldn't affect my macros, throw me out of ketosis, or slow fat loss. Turns out, the first 2 are correct, the third is not.
It turns out that the body will burn the alcohol first, and then get back to burning fat. *Sigh*
How many freaking ways can I self-sabotage, especially when I don't have all the data?
So, starting with the new Beast 2.0, I will be alcohol free.
Why don't I start today? Because just as I had to mentally psych myself up to start this LCHF lifestyle, knowing it would be for life, I have to do the same to let go of a 20+ year nightly ritual of a rum and coke (or 2) to "unwind".
I'm not saying I'll never drink alcohol again, but if I want to make the changes in my body, I have to break the daily ritual. Save it for special occasions. Bonus: My tolerance will go down, so I'll be a cheap date! LOL
Diet Calendar Entries for 25 June 2016:
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1045 kcal
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Fat: 45.14g | Prot: 49.87g | Carb: 23.27g.
Breakfast: Pyure Stevia Sweetener, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Half and Half Cream. Lunch: Rum, Garlic, Butter (Salted), Cooked Artichoke (from Fresh), Red Lobster Snow Crab Legs (1 Pound), Great Value Green Olives with Pimento. more...
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2682 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Reading - 30 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 5 hours, Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Studying - 1 hour, Resting - 9 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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Aw, yeah....those evil midnight munchies! I feel ya, Smarty! I was never big on the green...my addiction took me in the speedy direction. Danced the night away for too many years. I was skinny, but not healthy. Hang in there, baby. We all end up in the same place. ;)
25 Jun 16 by member: mskestrela
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Smartygirl are you talking about those little green aliens? Apparently I live a dull and boring life and miss out on all the fun. I rarely drink anymore, except for the occasional old fashioned extremely expensive sipping liquor.
25 Jun 16 by member: 1point21gigawatts
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@smarty... I almost made my username MJMadeMeFat! :'D
25 Jun 16 by member: Caterpillar2Butterfly
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Caterpillar- such a funny username if you actually do it if something ever happens to your current FS account! Phil- yes those darn green aliens keep invading my house!
25 Jun 16 by member: smartygirlCA
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Mskestrela- I've been there done that in my early twenties- it's one of the hardest addictions to beat. I take that back, food is the hardest to beat!
25 Jun 16 by member: smartygirlCA
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We all have our little alluring demons. So delightful and hard to resist. We mourn them when we have to face giving them up. Part of being human.
25 Jun 16 by member: erikahollister
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You're right about that, @Erika! I did go through a mourning when I decided to give up grains, especially wheat. I'm not giving up booze, just taking a break, and re-configuring my relationship with it. ;)
25 Jun 16 by member: mskestrela
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Oh Kes... I feel your pain. A glass of red wine is how I have relaxed every night for a couple years before LCHF No drunken slop fests, just a glass (or two) of cab. I miss it, although, still enjoy it a one or two nights a week. Also mix it up with a little vodka soda on the weekends. I went about 3 weeks without any and it was fine... but it sure is nice to build it back in...in moderation. (no sarcastic comments Phil, LOL)
25 Jun 16 by member: ImLaura
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Vodka, freaking yuck, why don't you just top your soda off with rubbing alcohol? I read that vodka is the #1 selling distilled spirit in the United States. That's just sad and wrong.
25 Jun 16 by member: 1point21gigawatts
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I just started LCHF May 1 and have the Keto strips to ensure I'm in ketosis. My main motivation was when my man was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in March after a scary ER visit. So far, his blood sugar has dropped an average of 100 points and we both have lost around 15 pounds. We are waiting for A1C results which I'm sure will be lower. I just wanted to comment and say it's refreshing to see the community support on this site. This has not been the experience with other weight loss support groups I've been in. Best wishes to you on your journey.
25 Jun 16 by member: FatSwatter
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@FatSwatter... I'm so glad you both found LCHF as a treatment option! Welcome to the community! Good luck to the both of you on your journeys! @phil.. whuttttt??? Grey Goose Rocks!
25 Jun 16 by member: Caterpillar2Butterfly
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How about some Johnnie Walker Blue Label, instead?
25 Jun 16 by member: 1point21gigawatts
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No, thanks. I can't do brown. It makes me stupid.
25 Jun 16 by member: Caterpillar2Butterfly
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@ImLaura, thanks sweetie! I'm actually looking forward to the adventure of another experiment. What's life for, if not to play?
25 Jun 16 by member: mskestrela
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@Fatswatter, I agree! So many of us have been through so many things. It builds compassion, and community. I'm so happy that you and your guy have found a solution through LCHF. Let the revolution reign!
25 Jun 16 by member: mskestrela
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@Phil, play nice on my threads! LOL. I'm a fan of dark rum, bourbon and other brown fluids...but to each his own! I have fond memories of sitting around a campfire with a great group of folks and several bottles of Stoli. But for now, it's all off the table. And, BTW......scotch.....ewwwwwwwwwwww!
25 Jun 16 by member: mskestrela
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Buchannan's is the bomb!! Lol...
26 Jun 16 by member: smartygirlCA
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Oh Phil....don't knock it till you've tried it. :) Grey Goose L'orange, club soda, and splash in some grapefruit juice and squeeze in a lime. So refreshing on these hot nights! My kids drink whiskey and have tried to get me to like it...yuck. This old doggie ain't up for learning any new tricks. LOL
26 Jun 16 by member: ImLaura
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My weight came off quick when I stopped drinking for a month then I went to a couple drinks a week. Now it's maybe a couple a month :-)
26 Jun 16 by member: Mistybenner
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26 Jun 16 by member: kathleenscanlan
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