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22 September 2017
Yep.
Weigh-in:
158.0 lb
lost so far:
42.0 lb
still to go:
8.0 lb
Diet followed 100%
(6 comments)
losing 1.8 lb a week
21 September 2017
I want to thank my friends here for all the uplifting words and good suggestions on yesterday's entry. I was grumpy yesterday, and feeling sorry for myself. I finally figured out today that it was because I was (am) switching back to burning ketones instead of glucose. Withdrawal from any addiction is hard, and for this 'wheat-aholic', it's no different. I'm thankful that I've never been big on sweets, so there's no need to withdraw from sugar. But for those who are, or have been addicted to sugar, I feel your pain!
I checked today, after being very strict with myself yesterday, and the Keto-Stix are showing a trace of ketones again. And with that, I seem to be regaining my emotional equilibrium.
I decided that instead of watching the food porn that makes me resentful, I'd watch videos that move me. So I've spent my computer time today watching inspirational auditions from talent around the world. I swear, I've gone through a whole box of tissues from tears! Maybe I needed a good cry, to get over feeling sorry for myself. LOL!
I think it will take 3 more days or so to get back fully in ketosis, and I have made up my mind to tough it out until I get there. Fortunately, I don't tend to suffer from 'keto-flu', so apart from a mild headache, I'm doing alright.
One of the things I did with the pork belly my friend gave me was to slice in on my Waring slicer. When I was little, some of my fondest memories was being on my grandparents' farm in Michigan. They raised hogs, and instead of bacon in the mornings, we had something called 'sow belly'. Salted, uncured, unsmoked bacon, basically. I managed to recreate it, and my lunch today took me back to my happy childhood.
Thank you all again for giving me the boost I needed, and the subtle kicks in the behind that I deserved!
Hugs,
~Kes
(6 comments)
20 September 2017
How can I feel like I've done nothing but eat all day, and only have consumed 565 calories?????
Yeah, I'm very used to OMAD, and my appetite is constricted by the keto phenomenon. So when I eat 2 meals a day and feel stuffed to the gills at the end of the day, how is it possible? This is a new, or not-so-new, challenge in the keto lifestyle. I admit that after the last week of unrestrained carb consumption, everything I *want* is pasta, bread, and 'bad' carbs. Probably not helped by watching food vloggers abroad who eat massive amounts of noodles and diverse breads.
It's not fair. These are young, skinny guys who can consume huge amounts of bready, starchy, carby foods. One day of baguette for me results in 5 pounds of puffy, achey, depressed gain. IT'S NOT FAIR!!!!!
So here I sit, feeling stuffed by a lettuce salad topped with tuna salad, resenting the people who can stuff themselves with pretzels, pita, naan, and bhan mi, watching earthquakes, hurricanes, and genocide...and wondering what is the point?
Nobody really cares what I look like. I certainly don't. I'm 61. My chances of attracting a 'mate' are slim to none.
This is what happens when I have too much time to myself. No work, money worries, wondering what the hell happened to my life.
BUT...today has been a busy day. A client I haven't heard from in 2 years booked today. Several others have booked online for the weekend. The end of the week will be busy. And next week will be, as previously mentioned, absolutely slammed.
I'm an introvert, a social loner. I like people, but in short doses. Too much time on my own leads to too much deep thinking. It's a delicate balance.
On another note, has anyone noticed that the hurricanes bedeviling the US/Caribbean are named for Joseph and Mary? There are apocalyptic predictions for this month, based on the Bible...just another introvert thought.
Good night, Followers.
~Kes
(6 comments)
19 September 2017
One of my friends who lives in Savannah has a connection to an all-organic farm nearby. They free range beef, poultry and pigs. Before she went the last time, she asked if I wanted anything, and I said yes...bring me a slab of pork belly.
I've been seeing all kinds of recipes for braised pork belly, and they all look mouth-wateringly good.
Last night, I tried one of the recipes with about 14 oz of it. It's an authentic Chinese recipe that includes light and dark soy sauces, Chinese cooking wine, honey, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns and stick cinnamon. OMG, was it good!I cooked it in the crock pot for 6 hours on low, and all of the flavors infused the pork completely. I'm in love with the sensations of Sichuan pepper!
This is a dead slow week at work for me. So far, I have one client booked. Where is everybody??? Oh, yeah, they're all coming in next week. :/ I swear they all get together and coordinate which week to stay away, and which to slam me.
Bills are going to be touch and go this month, what with losing work from Irma, and some people being away. *sigh* As long as I can keep the lights and internet on, I should be ok.
On another note, I saw something in one of my Facebook groups that gave me pause. A woman said she found out she wasn't getting enough protein, and her hair was falling out. I rechecked my macros for the last few months, and I'm WAY low! My minimum should be around 65-75g/day, and most days, I've been in the 30-50g range. It probably explains why my hair hasn't needed to be cut in over 2 months. :/
So, now I have protein powder on my shopping list.
Still figuring this out....
Wishing you all success,
~Kes
(6 comments)
18 September 2017
*Sigh* yeah, that happened. I decided to eat "normally" for the last week. Kes can not eat wheat. Not bread, not ramen, not breaded foods.
I have arthritis in a few of my fingers. Keto made all the swelling disappear, and my hands were pain free for more than a year. One week eating wheat products and 2 of my fingers look deformed in the joints, and I can barely clench my fists.
I keep hoping that staying away from wheat will clear the allergy, but every experiment assures me of the opposite.
So, as of today, I'm back to strict Keto, until I lose these last 9. I think the stress of Irma derailed me. Pffft...whatever. No excuses, it is what it is.
As other wise friends have pointed out, logging every bite is essential.
Have a great week, friends!
~Kes
Weigh-in:
159.0 lb
lost so far:
41.0 lb
still to go:
9.0 lb
Diet followed poorly
(19 comments)
gaining 3.1 lb a week
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