Hello everyone! I’m happy to be a part of this group. For the past 2 weeks I’ve just been lurking but am ready to join in!
I am a 38 yr old female, 5’4" and am at my heaviest weight ever, 206 lbs as of May 12th. I started Keto after seeing how well a co-worker did. I started on May 14th. Using MyFitnessPal to track macros. Currently 5% carbs, 75% fat, 20% protein. I’ve been doing well, meeting macros, (sometimes going over one or the other by a few grams).
I have completely stopped snacking which has always been my downfall. I haven’t “cheated” a single time, which is a HUGE deal for me! I’ve always been a closet eater and I am thrilled to find that my cravings for snacks in between meals has disappeared. A couple of days after dinner, when I would normally be looking for a sweet snack while watching tv, I have found myself thinking about sneaking a snack. I instead grabbed some sugar free gum, and amazingly that kept me occupied so I didn’t cheat.
Last week was the week before my cycle and normally I am like a mad woman eating everything in sight, but this is the first time that I was able to refrain and stick to my plan.
Also, I don’t know if this is a result of keto or not, but I have been sleeping so great! I wake up in the morning and actually feel rested and ready for my day!!
Another thing I have noticed is that my skin has started to clear up and has a nice glow to it. Again, not sure if this has anything to do with Keto, but what else could it be?
Now on to the important stuff, I am currently down to 203.4, so almost 3 lbs lost in not quite 2 weeks. It’s not horrible I guess. But this is the week of my menstrual cycle so maybe once that is over I will see some more loss. I haven’t been exercising, other than trying to meet my daily step goal. It was suggested maybe waiting 2 months into Keto before really going at it?
Well, that’s all about me and my journey so far. I hope to get to know a few of you and look forward to any advice that anyone can offer!
It takes a while to get used to it all, and for most of us things get better as we go, and the weight loss comes. Good luck.