Hello everyone,
I am on my first week of keto and have already lost 10 lbs, which is awesome! I have tried this diet before and have failed multiple times but this go round I am in a great keto headspace and ready to change my life for the better.
I am a Type 2 diabetic and have been for 7 years now. I am on insulin and metformin to control my blood sugars and other meds to prevent damage to my kidneys and keep my cholesterol low. I am simply tired of stabbing myself everyday and having to take 7 pills each day as well. With what I am hearing on 2ketodudes I have a real possibility of turning things around and that is my goal.
My main motivation is my kids. I have 3 boys and 1 girl all under the age of 4 and I myself am 32 years old. I want to live to see them grow and be a part of their families when they are older. For this reason I need to change my life for the better.
My main concerns I believe that will create problems for me is that I do emotionally eat and this usually kills my diet attempts. Also, I love peanut butter and it is a real problem with a low carb diet. Lastly, I can’t seem to kick diet soda, I seem to have an addiction to it and I would love to be able to stop drinking it. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or tricks that could help me with any of the issues I have listed?
Thanks for your time and I look forward to talking with everyone looking to change their lives as well! Cheers!