7/23/18 SW 377 CW 347 GW 170
Oh me,
oh my,
Where does the time fly?
July 13, 2018 marked the 1-year Anniversary of my starting lazy Keto. It took another couple of weeks (July 31, 2017) for me to fully commit to the keto lifestyle.
When I first started, I cried as I began to work hard to learn about Keto and I read stories of people losing 100’s of pounds. I pictured myself 100 lbs lighter and what my life would possibly be like to finally weigh under 331 pounds so I could play WII sports with my family again.
Today, 7/22/18, I’m not 100’s lighter. On the scale I am only down 30 lbs. it would be completely disheartening if I only focused on that number.
Through the podcasts and forums, I’ve learned the value of keto-patience. Keep calm and keto on means so much more than “waiting for your body to respond” or “figuring out what works for my body.”
To me, the phrase has been a lifeline. A lifeline that has been thrown out and pulled me back towards safety multiple times. Each time,
I don’t fall as far back out to sea, I’m inching closer and closer to health.
I’ve learned a lot about myself, my relationship with food and I’ve made career-altering decisions to accept a healthier lifestyle.
I’ve battled less illnesses, gained more energy and have more clear thinking days than not.
I’ve virtually eliminated drinking wine, after having a 20 year career in the industry.
My depression has all but disappeared.
I’ve been working steadily with a psychologist to remove the trauma after effects of various types of abuse from physical and emotional.
I hear on the podcast how Carl has plateaued for a long while, and doesn’t sweat it. I see his current pictures and know that he eventually breaks through the plateau.
I’ve learned to fast - both IF and EF successfully.
I’ve met a bunch of people, in person and online, who have embraced the keto lifestyle.
I have learned to support and accept support from strangers.
I have lost a high of 44 lbs and gained back 14 as I battle my hypo-thyroid medications against the weight on my body. I understand my body is trying to hold onto the weight that my medication dictates, and so am being patient as I keep trying to breakthrough.
I am not afraid, because it’s not a race anymore.
It’s not about the future and when I will lose all of the weight. it’s about living for today, in the moment, celebrating with my keto-community, this glorious way of life for the insulin-resistant people of the world.
Thank you, Carl and @richard for introducing me to so many talented Doctors, Scientists and Authors over this past year. It takes a village and lots of Faaat to heal from a lifetime of mis-diagnosis, and I am so glad to be on this journey with you!
~Class of 2017! KCKO