In my 10th week

#1

So, I’m now in my 10th week and 2 work weeks in the bag. I’m down 25.6# so far and continue on lower DM & HTN meds. It is definitely harder in some ways because I am back to work and more active due to taking public transportation and walking and stair climbing a lot more.

Definitely hungrier in the morning when I get into work, but fortunately my office provides a lot of snacks and fresh fruit. There are small avocados available so I have started eating one w/ a couple packets of cream cheese once I am in the office. A few days, I have had a small piece of fruit - plum - when I feel the need. For lunch, I am looking at protein beef/chicken/pork and veggies, also provided by my office. They also have Quest bars w/ 4 net grams of carbs, which is nice to have in an emergency.

The downsides aren’t that many, but the smell of toast wafting from the kitchen is one, as well as the ready availability of breakfast cereal, candy and lots of other non-keto snacks.

I had one big cheat (for me) and that was a week ago on Saturday. I needed a cup of coffee and made the mistake of going into a bakery where I knew they had great coffee. BUT, I stood in line long enough that I had a chance to check out ALL the pastries available. I ended up buying a cinnamon morning bun to go w/ my coffee! It was SO delicious, but after I got home and logged my food (bun), I found out it was over 500 cal and 64g of CARBS!!! :scream::scream::scream:

I decided I had eaten more than enough and wasn’t going to beat myself up about it. I fasted for the next 24 hours and my blood sugars were fine! So I realized from this that I can eat an occasional treat, but fasting afterward makes sure my BG is good. Really good to know that, and also good to find out this week that a small piece of fruit won’t blow up my BG either. Guess I am in the fat adaptation stage, which is a great place to be!

Hope everyone is doing well and continuing on their journey.

(Stacy Blanchard) #2

Sounds like you’re really figuring out what works for you.

#3

Yes, I think I am. :grin:

(cheryl) #4

I did something similar but much worse , on my lengthy drive home from work I was snacking on roasted almonds, I ate over a cup full of them. I think the calorie count was over 3000. I was mortified. It took a few days for the scale to move… up 2 lbs … But that made me more aware of what I was doing, so now nothing n the ride home except my ice water.

#5

I did that with pecans! About a month ago, I was watching tv & and ate half a bag of pecans! I went to bed feeling rather ill…

(cheryl) #6

I lLOVE pecans also, I think nuts are my biggest downfall , I have quit buying them until I think I can behave myself.

#7

I find I have to restrict them because I can easily go way overboard with them, especially cashews. Measure out 1serving, ie, 1 oz, so maybe 20 pieces (depends on the nut). Put them in a small bowl, like those used for soy sauce. And put the rest of the nuts away!

(cheryl) #8

That is a great tip !!

#9

Yes, small serving bowls are a MUST for nuts!

#10

Well, I’m not eating much sushi these days!!