"Old newbie" back/progress, changes, med info

(Debra J griffith) #1

Hi all! I seemed to have a problem with my old account, so I created a new one and am back.
I was “keto”, or so I thought, until I started regularly checking my ketones. Most times, it didn’t even register!

So, since I’ve detested veggies since I was 4, I went carnivore. And low and behold, my ketones rose dramatically, and settled at around 1.0ish.
But I was then stuck at 145-150lbs.
So, since I take several meds for pain, thyroid etc, I reviewed each one, and found the culprit: promethazine, my antinausea med.
It is an H1 antihistamine, which is actually used off label to help people GAIN weight! Yikes! So I dropped it, and am steadily losing 2 lbs a week. At 141 Monday.
I thought I had my “fat” jeans on because they were loose: they were my size 8’s!!

(Susan) #2

Welcome back, Debra and congrats on your new losses and getting back on track with Keto =).

(Edith) #3

Welcome back! Congratulations on figuring things out.

(Eric - The patient needs to be patient!) #4

Gosh, you never know what will affect weight. Good that you found out. Welcome back and glad that carnivore is working for you.

(Rebecca ) #5

You never know what prescriptions will do to you! I hope carnivore goes well for you. What is your basic day for food now?

(Debra J griffith) #6

Thanks everyone! Glad to be a member again instead of lurking!
My carnivore eating is pretty simple: mostly either burgers (with cheese and bacon- yes, I eat eggs and a little dairy) or chicken/fish dishes.
I know one thing: on keto, I was ALWAYS hungry, which didn’t seem right. Now I sometimes have to force myself to eat.

(Susan) #7

That is awesome that you have found what works for you Debra =).

(Edith) #8

I find I am less hungry leaning more towards carnivore than pure keto.

(Eric - The patient needs to be patient!) #9

Edith

Same for me. Still experimenting. Maybe will experiment forever. :smile:

It baffles my mind that taking out some simple foods (olives, green beans for example) in even small amounts and adding a little more beef (a few oz) improves satiety. But it does.