This is my second chance giving keto a try. After 10 days I have lost 8 pounds. I have a pep in my step and it feels like the cobwebs have been cleared out of my brain.
I did have keto flu bad. It started on day one and gave me such a bad headache that I was throwing up all night. The first night was the worst but the headache and nausea subsided each day. On the fifth day I woke up and just wanted to get after it. I struggle with anxiety and poor sleep so this was an amazing feeling.
I did 2 things differently this time from the first time I tried keto (my n=1 for getting started). I am not allowing myself macadamia nuts or artificially sweetened treats because I am a nervous eater and last time it didn’t feel like I was embracing a new lifestyle just trading in one addiction for another. This time I am focusing on my hunger and eating when hungry. My appetite has dropped dramatically which makes it easier not to emotionally eat.
I am only just beginning but feel very empowered in this new way of eating. Thank you for the support of this group and the podcast!