I feel really down, started keto and intermittent fasting in August and was doing so well, then i backslid and i have gained all the weight back, my weight is really making me depressed. I feel so unattractive and i look much older than my age. I seem to lack enough will power to do it and its alot harder when I’m away from my comfort zone. I’m starting up again tomorrow but I’m also I’m moving to Canada in a few days and i don’t know if j would be able to continue with it there cos I’m moving in with my sister till I get settled in and With the whole family on a regular diet it would be hard for me to resist temptation. I need support guys. I’m so sad. I wish I could go this journey with someone, may be it would help. I’m sobbing as I type this so please ignore the grammatical errors.
I feel so sad
It’s going to be alright. Try to cheer up (easier said than done, right?). You can always give it another try, even after it takes time to get settled in a new country. Life gets in the way sometimes, and no one here is going to tell you that you can’t come back because you had a slip-up.
You are not a failure and you are not unattractive. You are rightfully stressed and concerned about what the future holds. It’s okay to cut yourself some slack.
Hang in there
I’m so sorry to hear how you’re feeling, wish I could give you a giant hug. I’ve mentioned often how it took three tries over the course of over a year for me to be able to commit to keto. Timing gets in the way, lifelong personal habits also, and a lot of other things can get in the way. Eventually you’ll be in a place where you can more easily deal with stuff like family meals and travel/moving, but it’s really hard for everyone at the start. Try not to make any of this mean that you’re failing, it’s all going to help you in the long run because you will learn along the way. In the meantime, try to remind yourself that you are not your weight, you are not your clothing size or how you see yourself in the mirror. Just be kind to yourself.
I was on it the whole of August then i went to see my parents on the first of september and i lost control.
The good news is that you only lost control for 3 weeks. This is not a setback, but a learning opportunity on what makes you lose control! I was keto for about 9 months in 2013/2014. I lost control due to travel and work. I didn’t go back until mid-2017. I had gained back far more than I had lost. I had gone back to being diabetic. I was having all kinds of issues again in so many areas of my life. It wasn’t a setback. I learned now how to travel and work while keto, and I taught what I learned to my wife, now, too. We are doing great and will keep this way of life and eating always.
I was low carb (not specifically keto) about 2 years ago and lost over 50 lbs. Decided to eat what I wanted over the holidays and that ended up being a 2 year derailment. I gained every pound I lost and another 25 as a bonus . It happens. Good news is it’s only been a few weeks. Just start over. You can do this! Take it one day at a time.
oh, no! here are some internet hugs Please take a deep breath. I think that a good number of people on here have a similar story of starting, stopping, then resuming keto, so there’s no long-term problem from you having gone off for a while.
Moves can be very stressful! New routines can actually be a great time to start new habits, but please be gentle with yourself as you figure this out.
Lots of folks on here are keto in non-keto families, but it takes an extra dose of persistence. You can come on here for support and ideas and ongoing support with that. The usual advice is something along these lines: don’t make big announcements or proclamations about it unless you have family members/partners who are eager to join you. Generally the best approach is to find a simple menu that works for you and then develop strategies to avoid the carby foods that others keep in the house. That’s doable but definitely takes extra work.
If you done keto for 4 weeks you should be OK you can do it
you should not feel sad
You’re taking the time to post, and responses come. You’re not alone.
A move to another area can be motivation!
Make time to window shop and then, if it’s OK, take time at the grocery store butcher shop.
We are choosing to eat without a care for carbs because we are eating different things, that’s the gentle way to put it.
Today, a temptation was right there for me and left me with cravings still. I’m not sure I’m happy I chose to avoid the food in question, but I know if I did eat it, I would feel maybe sick, maybe gross, may guilty, but the craving won’t go.
Even though they are strong, I’m stronger and so are you! I too wish I had a friend, but at the end of the day, I have myself to be strong for those who rely on me. Same for you! Be strong for your new surroundings!
Look forward!
OK, so that there is the important part of your entire post.
Why?
Because it shows you that you can do this.
How?
Get back on the horse and continue (when you can, moving is no fun, especially to a terrible country like Canada).
Also, the IF might be best left until you’re fat-adapted, until then just eat normally.
Thanks so much guys, I feel much better reading your replies, its a new day and I’m starting all over again, but all your kind words and encouragement have filled me with hope.
9 days in and I’m feeling really good,I’ve lost a few inches and I’m so glad, i feel like i’m back on track. I came back to see my parents and despite the temptations, I’m still going strong. Thanks guys, your encouragement made all the difference.
Congrats on moving to Canada which province?
Hope you get things figured out.when at ur sisters just explain to her what ur doing maybe. And just focus on the proteins n vegs.hope things work out
This is a HUGE win for you! Great job!
I remind myself that my goal cannot be to not mess up…THAT is normal as I am a fallible human being… My goal is to accept that I will occasionally misstep and to restart again.
Most of us tend to be way to quick to blame ourselves when things go wrong.
I know i already liked your comment, but I have to add an extra or two.
I believe you gave me similar advice during a recent struggle… I was listening!
One of my new-to-me goals I’ve set is to still be actively trying AFTER the holidays this December…regardless of how things go before then.