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I've been "lurking" on reddit, which I'm relatively new to, for a good month. I started this habit on a sub-reddit about weight loss-which I highly reccomend checking out: http://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/search?q=lose+it&sort=relevance&restrict_sr=on&t=all.
That was the gateway. I saw through progress pictures people like me who have no business being on before/after's on info-mercials for TV, just regular human beings who've struggled with their weight, and realistic photos and testimonials. Furthering my path down the reddit rabbit hole, I came upon keto, another sub-reddit. There are thousands of entries, a FAQ that's so lovely, and people online all the time in case I have questions. Just knowing that support is there has helped me leaps and bounds mentally.
I began full-keto a few days back. I'd tried this once before and became discouraged because of other lifestyle preferences I got swept up in-drinking, eating whatever, etc...I shelved it. And here I am, almost 6 years later with some serious weight to drop.
This morning I woke up, slept well, and looked into the mirror. Just a few days in and I can see I'm less bloated (and I just began my period yesterday), I'm happier, I've gone out of my way to make plans with people, I want to continue and push myself. I love it, and yet I just barely recognize this person. I had a burger patty swimming in butter, with butter braised cauliflower over a bed of romaine and balsamic vin. I feel happy, satisfied, full, not wanting to over eat, proud. I'll be drinking tons of water to help myself along. I feel overjoyed that I've made this decision and I'm commited to sticking to it.
I've even told a friend of mine who'll I'll visit tonight that I'm low-carb'n it so I'll bring my own snacks. Trying to have a sense of humor about it makes me feel like less of a weirdo.
I can't wait to see where this takes me.
About damn time.
Diet Calendar Entry for 19 December 2013:
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1905 kcal
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Fat: 139.97g | Prot: 136.72g | Carb: 29.34g.
Breakfast: Bruegger's Balsamic Vinaigrette, Great Value Romaine Lettuce, Cauliflower, Butter, Ground Beef (85% Lean / 15% Fat), Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, Coffee, Cream (Half & Half). Dinner: Cherry Tomatoes, Private Selection Organic Romaine Heart Leaves, Athenos Feta Cheese, Onions, Butter, 99 Restaurant Broiled Sirloin Tips. Snacks/Other: Gruyere Cheese, Brie Cheese, Dry Roasted Almonds (Without Salt Added). more...
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