maeday42's Journal, 26 June 2019

You can do it!!! 

I had a miserable two weeks myself and gained several lbs back, but I kicked myself in the butt and reminded myself this is my journey and I'm in control. Once you get that your goal will be right down the road. You are strong and in control. I'm here if you need to vent....it helps🙋 

@Maedae42, looking at your food diary, it doesn't seem like you're recording everything you eat. Planning your meals at least a day ahead will help keep you focused. [CONTINUE] 

Also, @Maedae42, you describe your diet as "Low Calorie LCHF." The "high fat" part contradicts the "low calorie" part, making it difficult to do both. LCHF (with moderate protein) doesn't require "low-cal," just a "calorie deficit," in order to facilitate *both* weight los and blood sugar control. Use the keto calculator at https://www.ruled.me/keto-calculator/ to set your daily "macros" (macronutrients) of fat, protein, and calories. Start with 50g total carbohydrate as a starting point. You'll find that you are less hungry and have fewer cravings, so that you can reduce your carbs. [CONTINUED] 

Finally, try intermittent fasting. Start with abstaining from *all* food (no snacks) for 12 hours, from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m, and eat *all* your food from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is a "12:12" pattern. You'll find it easier and easier. Gradually try longer "fast periods" as you feel able. Eating this way will reduce your natural levels of serum insulin, making it easier for your body to use it's stored fat for fuel. 

I agree with Miraculum, about intermittent fasting. But you might rather try the DASH or Mediterranean diets. This allows for some carbs. The right kinds of carbs. That way if you do edge over the diet a bit, you can get right back on track. The Ket diet will help you lose weight faster, but I have heard things like it is only for short term or that it a form of starvation diet. Meaning that your body/muscles needs some carbs. Which ever you feel you can stick to better is great and makes you feel healthy. I too am struggling to get down to 200. While I have lost 25 pounds I seem to have hit a somewhat of a plateau. Most of it is mental. I hear your pain. Just keep trying to get back o n track and stay there. Wishing you the best of luck. 

katrapp, keto is not a "starvation" or "short term" diet. Your body does not need you to eat any carbs, it will make all the glucose you need from proteins; and you don't need much because the body runs very well on ketones. I do keto because (1) I like it; (2) it helps me control my Type 2 diabetes without medications and (3) I feel great.