12 pounds down!

#1

From June 27 to July 31, I lost 12 pounds. Only lost an inch off my bust, my waist, hips and thighs but those inches will disappear.

My fasting blood sugar went from 8.5 to 7. My blood pressure from 144/98 to 135/94.

I had an epiphany. My birthday was June 26 and I partied a little, not a lot. I woke up at 3am on the 28th with really painful stomach gas. My body was telling me I turned 52, not 25 and I cannot have canoli for dinner and drink carbonated alcoholic drinks and not expect to pay for it.

Instead of going out that Wednesday, I watched some YouTube videos. I watched some videos on fat acceptance and I was disgusted! A woman in her 20s that is 400 pounds and making money from videos of her eating wants to be 500 pounds by the time she is 30! She says she’s healthy. That was a turning point for me.

I did some research and my weight put me at obesity class III. It didn’t take much to get to obesity class II. Another 12 pounds gone and I will be under 200 pounds for the first time in years. 17 pounds loss and I will be obesity class I.I will have 55 pounds after that before my BMI is classed as normal. And I am going to do it.

I eat LCHF, and IF. Sometimes it is only one meal a day. Lots of water. I am trying for a gallon a day but I may not always make it. No fruit, no alcohol,no grains,no sugar. It isn’t that hard.

(jay) #2

@bcgrown Congradulations! Keto is amazing isn’t it. I’ve been on it for over a year and have found that I can vary my diet without ill effects (though i keep my carbs below 10 to 15 grams) but I wasn’t willing to experiment too much until i achieved my weight goals ( 240 to 165 pounds) . I’m still learning and it has become a way of life more than a diet. The most incredible thing is the feeling of being full and having no intrest in eating more. For a ravenous eater like me most of my life (mid 50"s) it is a realization that continues to pleasently surprise me, You are on the right track and have passed the most difficult part, just keep plugging away and most importantly after a lifetime of living you need to learn to listen to your body as it has many wonderful things to tell you.

#3

Your story is wonderful, stark and yet really encouraging. Thanks for being candid, I can’t wait to see how you progress, take it easy, KCKO!

#4

@kreb thank you for your words of encouragement. I recently did a 44 hour fast then, after eating, went to an event. I resisted the cookies for three hours but then succumbed and that started an avalanche of carbs. That raised the inflammation and caused my arthritis pain to flare. Never again.

Congrats on your accomplishments. I am going to have cheat days - I plan for them. My next one is September 27 after my yearly blood tests are done. I will have a couple of drinks. I won’t go for the pastries etc b/c I don’t want the pain.

I am listening to my body.

#5

@Helewisa

Thank you! If you read my answer to kreb you will see I have fallen off the wagon and paid for it.

I am glad you found encouragement from my post.