One month into keto

#1

So I’m one month into keto and I have to say it is AMAZING!!! I’m 39 yrs old and have tried sooo many different diets and pills and starvation and binging and a million other unhealthy things. This is the first time in my life I feel like I have control over my own body. Thank you to these forums and to everyone that’s helped me. I’m so excited to see what the next month brings.
I also just wanted to list some benefits I’ve experienced besides weight loss:
No more heartburn, bloating, knee pain and back pain has lessened to almost non existent. Waaay more energy, clearer thinking, I sleep better (went from only able to sleep 3-4 hrs a night to solid 8+ if I wanted), I wake up and I’m not groggy, less constant hunger, less cravings, my skin is glowing, hair and nails looking much better because I’m actually paying attention to the nutrients I’m consuming.

Weight loss is/was my goal and I’ve lost 16lbs and inches all over my body. But now my goals have shifted to just being healthier all around. I understand now why people way this is a way of eating and not a diet. It is transformative.

I’m going on a weekend getaway tomorrow to key west where I’ve been a bunch and usually overindulge on both food an alcohol. I still enjoy eating and drinking but it’s different now. I’m a bit nervous to see how I handle this but I know no matter what I can start right back into eating keto when I get back and it’s not the end of the world.

Thanks again (and sorry if this isn’t the right place to post this. I’m still learning the forums. :grimacing:)

(Jody) #2

These are amazing results, it really does put perspective on how we used to eat, doesn’t it. Good for you, I’m glad you shared your experiences, coming here every day and seeing everyone’s results keeps me motivated :sparkling_heart:

(MooBoom) #3

Oh wow! What an amazing first month you have had :blush:

I love your energy and positivity, it will take you far, as will your realisation of all the meaningful NSV’s this way of eating brings.

Delighted to have you here, thanks for sharing your journey to date. Look forward to seeing more from you :blush:

#4

It really does make me realize most of my issues weren’t just that I was eating too many calories or not getting enough exercise. I was putting the wrong things into my body. I know people that can binge on carbs and nothing seems to happen to them. I am not one of those people and I’ve come to accept that and even embrace that fact. No carbs are worth feeling the way I felt before. And I think it’s really helped my mood swings and depression too but I realize everyone’s different so take that with a grain of salt etc.

I just wanted to share because reading everyone’s changes on here really helped to keep me motivated so I hope I can do the same. :two_hearts:

(Jody) #5

I feel like I eat more now than I used to, although I don’t think that’s ‘technically’ true because I do alternate day fasting. But I FEEL more satiated. It makes life easier to not think about food all damn day. I am even doing more gentler exercise now but I am stronger and can certainly hold a plank longer than I used to! It’s crazy!

(Scott) #6

I can almost always turn at least one menu item into a keto friendly option. You just have to avoid the fries and tortilla chips. For drinks just don’t do mixers that are sugary. One my wife likes is Deep Eddy’s mix with vodka https://www.deepeddyvodka.com/vodkas/lemon
It only has 4 carbs but tastes sweet. I just have scotch (0g carb) or a lite beer like Corona if I am in abeer mood. In the morning a Bloody Mary will help if I am hurting, I think that is only about five carbs and the bacon version is always nice!

#7

That’s so good to hear. I haven’t been exercising much because I knew if I tried that and changed my diet I would get overwhelmed and just give up. I’m planning this month to start walking more, which I really enjoy and can enjoy with less pain now. I’m taking that part very slowly because I used to hate working out but I can actually see that becoming part of my future now.

(Jody) #8

This sounds good. I rarely drink, but this sounds good.

#9

Thanks for the tips. I think the hardest challenge I’ll have is avoiding conch fritters. Sounds silly but they’re the best in Key West. Tacos without tortillas have been hard for me too but I’m getting used to it. There’s other things to enjoy. Good to know on bloody Mary’s. I do like those the next day. :grimacing:

(hottie turned hag) #10

@Seawitch you list very similar results to me, esp the BETTER SLEEP. As lifelong insomniac sleeping ALL NIGHT is a mindblower; I truly have never done this before going to a diet of meat, eggs and butter only. I had great improvement on just keto, including cheese and veg, but still awoke a time or two; now not awakening at all is happening several times per week.

Shoutout to KW one of my favorite places on Earth; I lived in Palm Beach for 23 years and went to KW every chance I got. :mermaid:

(Jody) #11

I just tried this method last night for the first time, pretty darn tasty!!

I also started using pork rinds to shovel guacamole into my face :grinning:

#12

Oh wow me too. I have never been a good sleeper. It was just something I grew to accept as an unchanging fact about myself. I cannot believe I can sleep like a “normal” person now. I’m sure that’s partly why I feel so much better too. I have to believe it has something to do with the more fats less carbs. I was terrified of eating fat for most of my adult life. Now eating it without a care in the world is pretty great :rofl:

Also KW is a great place to visit. We only do weekend trips because 3 days can feel like a week :joy:. We live on Gulf Coast so it’s not too hard to pop down there.

(Scott) #13

This and also a tub of sour cream, onion dip or pimento cheese.

#14

Omg. You just next leveled my life. Thank you. I’m so trying that recipe.

#15

Once ur bodys fully adapted u’ll b alot more flexible with carb intake as well, it wont crash ur world if u have little too much like it would in the first weeks, so it only gets better from where ur now ;P.

#16

Good to know, that would be nice I’m still a bit anxious about ingesting carbs now. I’m worried I’ll ruin what I’ve worked on, but I also kind of know that’s a little irrational to fear them. How did you know when you were fat adapted?

(Jeff) #17

I’m 2 months into this now. Nearly 2 stone lighter and nearly 4 inches lost round my waist. I’d like to know more about fat adapting also.

(Scott) #18

It kind of sneaks up on you. It took me three months and really the only way I knew was I was struggling to get energy for running. I felt very tired and had to walk some. My legs felt heavy. Than one day it changed and I have had plenty of running energy since. I am a <50g carb ketoer so it that may have made me take longer to adapt

#19

https://www.ketogenicforums.com/search?context=topic&context_id=85628&q=Fat%20adapted&skip_context=true

(Carl Keller) #20

This is a glorious moment . It made me feel empowered and confident about my health but the realization also made me a little angry. I was mad at all the lies I had been told about what was healthy and I was mad that I suffered mentally and physically from processed foods without fair warning.

Maybe you can’t see it, but something is probably happening. It’s possible to become T2 diabetic without even being overweight. It’s possible to be fat on the inside and skinny on the outside. And it’s certainly possible to be a slave to hunger and cravings and live a life of irrational eating behavior and think that it’s normal. That’s not to mention the circulatory problems one has a good chance to develop on seed oils and processed foods.

@Jeffmac69 @Seawitch When you can go long periods of time without experiencing serious hunger. When you have good control of your cravings and your energy is consistent throughout the day. What convinced me was when I could consistenly go 24 hours without eating and I felt great.

For most, this takes a month or two. For people with more deranged metabolisms, it could take much longer.