Trucker Larry's Journal, 13 July 2017

Oh, man...sorry to hear of the lack of support. You did the right thing. "To thine own self be true." 

You did the right thing...but why are some folks so insensitive? Read an article ion naturalhealth.com today about a man who was on a fast for 384 days....the article was entitled , "Considering a Fast?" If I knew how to link I would...I am not a techie. Very interesting article. He suffered no problems and has maintained his almost 300 pound lost for over 5 yrs.  

Can't say I have ever fasted, but the hospital won't let you eat when you're in labor. It was at least 16 hours of not eating. My husband's step-mother thought it was a great idea to eat in the labor room about 10 or so hours in. Thanks so much for the smell of food in my room! Some people can just be inconsiderate. Glad you were able to stay on your fast even with her bringing in a plate of food! 

Aw, I'm sorry that happened. Hope she is more considerate in the future. 

Ah TL, I'm sorry she's not more supportive of you. Maybe she's worried about losing you, jealous of you or your attention? And doesn't realize that sabotaging your efforts for a healthier lifestyle will actually cause her to lose you sooner to illness or death? 🤷🏻‍♀️A lot of people after years together, I think, get in a rut. And when one partner changes, the other one doesn't know quite how to react. She probably felt like cooking for you was tending you and showing you she loved you, and now she might be feeling like you are rejecting her care. So...you might want to try to get her to see AGAIN that this ISN'T about her, but about you and your health. And that you love her and could use her company on a walk. Or her help some other way? IDK maybe make her feel part of the process? 💁🏻Good luck to you both , Hon! 

Your wife is not a KillJoy, she's a saboteur. It might be a good idea to try and understand why she wants to sabotage your diet. For example, if she's overweight herself then your control over your diet would make her feel bad that she's overweight and hasn't got the willpower to diet. You did the right thing, walking out. Perhaps you'll get more support if you something to surprise her - like buy some flowers and tell her they were just because you love her. You might do that anyway but I'm sure you're can find something to surprise her - don't buy her candy though! 🙂 

I am an HGV and it is hard to work off the food . Good luck mate I wish you well.  

She was probably worried about you not eating. I know that my hubby worries when I don't eat - and questions everything when I do. 

Great control Larry. Perhaps a sit-down with the wife is in order; that way you can tell her why your "Lifestyle Change" (not diet as my cardiologist says) is good for you. Perhaps she's feeling left out. Keep up the great work.  

I really get how you feel. I have three sisters who have always shown distain for my weight losses over the years. I know they care for me as much as they are capable of caring for me. They are my family. They know me...but not really and not as they once did when I was a child. So I just do as I do...and I do not hold them responsible for what I have chosen to change in MY life. I can accept them and love them without giving them control over what I eat??? So when I am successful at this Keto Way no one else is responsible for my food. The bars and the bakeries don't close because I change. My friends and my loved ones don't change because I've changed... Although it might seem that I am not asking them to support me... after all they have followed me down the diet rabbit hole so many times over the years...I understand their suspended belief at my "possible" success. I also have a secret weapon, I have all of you to support me. If this change in me is real, they will see it as genuine when, over time, their experience of me is that I have changed. . I don't have to burden them with my change. They will accept this new aspect of me and maybe...just maybe follow my good change. "Actions speak louder than words." My friends and family don't have to be my enemies. If I want them to accept me...first, I have to be gracious and accept them for where they are in this long journey. My best to you Trucker Larry. You are here in the right space . Doing what needs to be done so that you can be there for them in the way that you need and want to be as a man in your family. The Good news: It is a hard way- this change. .. but you are no longer alone. Keep Keto and Keep posting.  

how do you add your meals to the reripes? 

Not sure what you need to know Jacinter? After you have input a meal in your food diary...you can save the entire meal to your saved meals and just click on it to insert in another day's food log if you eat the same meal often. Also you can save your recipes to your food log by each item of the recipe divided by the number of servings. If a pizza has 8 slices and you baked it from scratch...each item of the pizza recipe is divided by 8 to enter into the food log to account for the serving you ate if you only ate one piece. Hope this explanation wasn' t too confusing. My best to you.  

Wow! Great job! Wish I had your control! 

I totally understand you it's really hard to stay on track and with family at the same time... especially on holidays lmao 😀😀 

proud of you Larry... the one thing I had to LEARN ON THIS WAY OF LIFE... REGULAR FOODS.. that is what I call the old way of cooking and eating.... WAS KILLING ME... I got to 358#s have learned so much on the way down... LOW CARB is the only way.. and I guess Keto.. I call it all low carb...but I set here at 147 now,,, never in my life did I ever think I could wear jeans,,, never did growing up ..was to big...these size 10s fit great.. and I feel so much better, all my blood numbers was thu the roof.. never had to deal with Sugar thank god... ,now all numbers are great.. I even kept true thu..chemo, and stem cell transplant..I got so weak I could not unlock the door... my dear friend judy helped me all along the way... thanks to her and my good Dr's and most of all the good lord above.. I am cancer free and I am 74 next month..so I know it can be done.. each day at chemo.. everyone brought in lot's of sweet rolls... cakes .. ect.. I drank my water I took with me.. and ate when I got home.. but this journey is not fast.. it is one step at a time and one day at a time..with ups and downs but down is great with stand stills along the way when the body is playing ...catch up.. inches are going down at this time...............one must keep on keepin on and it will happen.. after raising a very large family..never in my life did I make spaghetti and pork chops together....that alone is sure strange... sounds like she made things you love to GET YOU TO BREAK THAT FAST.. SORRY ABOUT THAT ONE you are and have done super good.... happy for you... sending blessings to you from GA 

It's not easy and you did great! 

Well done Larry. I agree it can be difficult. I have tried so many times to lose weight. I know I am getting smaller in inches, but my weight loss is very slow. My partner of 25 Yeats is overweight and hasn't commented on my weight loss at all. One of my daughters and my mum and best friend are all supportive. My partner and younger daughter are not. I have the same secret weapon as Judyrose1997.. my fs friends. And it works for me. Doobrie is right.. your wife probably doesn't understand, but with the right approach you may get her onside.. tell her how much you are looking forward to her pork chops when u break your fast! You are doing great, keep it up 👍👍 

My husband loves to eat, and even worse... he can't cook!! I have to cook all the yummy stuff! Even when it smells the most delicious, you HAVE to give everyone (including yummy food) the finger and move on!! Good for you!