My first big test

(Michelle) #1

Hello - This past weekend was my first big social event where they were serving up tons of carbage and drinks. Up until now, I swore off alcohol and anything sweet as I started my keto journey.

Happy to say that NONE of the food at my table appealed to me whatsoever. There was pizza, breaded wings, cookies, cakes, tons of sweets. I wasn’t tempted by any of it!! I look at it now like it’s cancer on a plate. I brought deviled eggs, cheese and olives to the party and kept just eating those things.

I did drink wine, and got super sick the next day. Like immobilized and feeling like death warmed over (like many others have reported after having alcohol), I’m sure I got kicked out of ketosis, but I still not craving any carbage, and that’s what I was afraid of if I had alcohol again.

So, back on the horse (yesterday) and will try to get back in ketosis by Wednesday. I am gearing up for an extended day fast later this month. Can’t wait!

(Guardian of the bacon) #2

How sweet was that wine?

A nice glass of dry wine in moderation shouldn’t have that big of effect on ketosis.

(Michelle) #3

mmm, it was yummy. One of the things that I missed most in January was enjoying a glass of wine now and again. I drank about 3 glasses, which was the problem. Now I know that I can have maybe one or two glasses with meals, but not beyond that. Good lesson. I just hate feeling that sick.

(Dave) #4

After being in Ketosis for a long period of time, does alcohol really have a greater effect on the nervous system the next day, curious?!

(Michelle) #5

I definitely felt it, felt like being poisoned (which basically that what alcohol is to the body). And I used to be an every-day drinker for the last 3 months of 2016 - like 2 to 4 glasses a day!! I never had hangovers, as I guess my body was accustomed to dealing with it.

(Joel Abdul) #6

Yup, this is totally my experience as well. I guess, in some sort of a weird way, it’s a good sign that we are becoming more keto adapted.

Btw, great job resisting the temptations!!

(Stickin' with mammoth) #7

Think again. Some of us are cursed with super sensitive systems. (groan)

(Guardian of the bacon) #8

That would just suck.

(Stickin' with mammoth) #9

Like my Dirt Devil.