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The Great Big Public Keto Before And After Thread!
Well done indeed, Michelle.
Callisto
#208
But hey, there’s a lot less of you for gravity to grab on to, so there’s that! You look great!
seashell143
(Michelle Britt)
#210
Thank you so much! My daughter hates it now when people ask if we are sisters (lololololol), and refuse to believe I gave birth to her.
Elle79
(Ellen)
#216
Amazing Ron, and all love to you paying it forward & helping out disadvantaged youngsters, not a believer but you are the best kind of Christian (I presume, but whatever religion) trying to help others.
PaulL
(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?)
#219
All these superb Photoshop experts (sigh) . . . 
Rgbigun
(Ron D. Garrett)
#220
Thank you so much. I have a number of friends of different faiths and non believers so it’s all good!
Keto6468
(Karen)
#223
Wow, describe a typical day of meals, and IF/EF if you do. You are an inspiration to struggling females.
seashell143
(Michelle Britt)
#224
I keep my macros as close to 6% Carbs, 27% protein, and 67% fat as i can, because that is what works for me. And I average about 1200 calories a day, and it isn’t because I try to limit them. It is just a byproduct of feeling satisfied longer because of the fat content. A typical day for me looks like -
My Keto coffee - I use coconut oil and heavy whipping cream (I don’t like the way the butter tastes), and I use just one tablespoon coconut oil and a tablespoon of heavy whipping cream in about 24 ounces of coffee - this is a must for me, the energy it provides is amazing, and helps me stay focused and alert and cravings free all day.
Breakfast - I eat two hard boiled eggs, and sometimes a breakfast meat like bacon or sausage, but usually just the two eggs and coffee
Lunch - I eat a salad with a good protein and some cucumbers and tomatoes, sometimes I will eat a chicken breast and sliced tomatoes, or sliced pork and an avocado. I just always try to go for a quality non processed protein and keto friendly veggies.
Dinner - Usually a fatty cut of protein, pork chops and chicken thighs are my fav for that and a good green veggie like collard greens or spinach, broccoli.
snacks if I need one - Cheese is my fav go to and I am not sensitive to dairy like a lot of folks are, but my favorite favorite snack is that sliced dry sausage you can get in the deli section. I can pop a few in my mouth and be happy. I also like those little rolled sausage and cheese snacks. I try not to eat too many because of the nitrates, but they still make me happy.
I drink almost a gallon of water a day, and never drink diet soda because it gives me headaches and cravings. If I drink anything other then water or coffee, it is unsweetened tea, or elderberry tea with a tiny bit of stevia.
And I exercise, but not as regular as I should. I do try to do strength training and toning exercises at least three times a week. But with four kids, a full time job, and being a full time student, I let that slide a lot.
I do not do intermittent fasting, though I have been considering it. I have researched it a bunch, and if I decide to go with it, I will try the 16/8 IF, as I think it would be the most manageable. And honestly, I think it will help me a lot in my last 18 pounds to goal. I am glas you asked about that, because it brought it back to top of mind for me. Time to look back into it and see how I can implement it into my life to meet my final goal.
I hope this helps! This way of life literally saved me from myself.