I started Keto on May 11th, 2016. I lost 70 lbs and gained my life over the next year. Felt amazing. Mental clarity, better sleep, gained back energy and flexibility and didn’t feel like my body was falling apart even thought I was in my mid-20’s. I indulged in high carbs maybe 5 times that year, if that.
Over the next couple of years, I let myself indulge more and more. Mostly due to wanting to partake in social eating when there wasn’t a keto option, but also because we’ve purchased a house, traveled, and had a lot of life happen, and honestly I just let myself eat whatever I felt like because it didn’t bother me. I would say that I was probably eating keto 60% of the time, and for most of the time it would be fine.
But this morning I woke up feeling like I did on May 11th, 2016. Sick, tired, sore, didn’t sleep well, fuzzy brain. I’m realizing that lately I’ve been eating carbs because they’re easier (I don’t have to cook or plan food really) and I’m addicted again (there’s something to be said for not quite shaking a lifetime of eating breads, pasta, and donuts).
Today, I’m once again sick and tired of being sick and tired and I’m renewing my focus to eat right and stop being lazy with my food. I know I just need a month or so of straight, focused Keto and I’ll see my cravings disappear again and be back on track, so that’s what I’m shooting for. Just needed to put this in writing somewhere.
For all those feeling like I am this morning, have some grace for yourself and know that you can do this, just one decision at a time. I’m changing my momentum from lazy eating and carb addiction and turning it back around to orient myself in the right direction for my nutrition. It’s easier the more you do it, and it starts a meal at a time.
Keep calm, keto on, and recognize that it took a couple decades to into this mess and it may take a little effort and time to get out!