Tomorrow 30 days, defeated - 3 months later, victorious!

(Heather~KWOL for life!) #1

I thought would be ok with no weight loss for the 4 weeks I have put into this, but I’m not. I am defeated and questioning whether to continue. I can eat the way I was and not lose weight just as good as eating keto with no weight loss. I’m going to have to think this over because frankly it sucks ass to always be defeated.

Keto pains? Keto highs?
(Heather~KWOL for life!) #2

So I have no great story to share for my 30day mark. Failure is my full name, not the middle … the whole damn thing

#3

Oh no! We can probably help you figure out what’s going on. Want to give your stats and your daily eating?
Have you taken measurements? Keto often helps women with recomposition, so they see fat loss (and a drop in inches) before they see movement on the scale.
Any other changes? How do you feel?

#4

You’re in great company! I feel like this is the norm among women, especially if you’re in your late 30s or older.

I’m sorry you’re feeling defeated, but try not to be so hard on yourself, what your body does within 30 days on this WOE (or ever, for that matter) doesn’t define who you are. if you do want to try to troubleshoot and keep going though, let us know some details. Unfortunately, every body is different so trial and error is just a fact of life I think, but I’m sure we can get some ideas for stuff to try.

(Dana) #5

Are there any benefits of keto that you have experienced so far? And are you going to feel better or worse if you get off the wagon now?

I feel like I’m eating way nicer things than any other time I’ve tried losing weight in the past. Hubby (not on keto, but extremely supportive of me) looked at the beautiful charcuterie I’d made for myself and he remarked, “you sure are eating good!” Maybe some fun, easy recipes would help you to get excited.

#6

Heather, I’m not finding strict Keto not all that great for me either. But I still come to this forum for support, etc. and look for more and more info on intermittent fasting and extended fasting.

Have you tried fasting at least 24 hours or perhaps 48 hours. My best is one 3-day fast and one 4-day fast. But two-day fasts are just as good. Fasting helped me break through a major plateau. And now I’ve reached another plateau and am changing stuff up to break through again.

Also just try the very low-carb, medium protein, medium fat and don’t bother trying so hard to make everything fit perfect. There is something to trying too hard. Take in some of Dr. Eric Berg’s You Tube videos. I found him on the right track.

This ain’t easy.

(Laurie) #7

I did lose 7 pounds in my first 16 days, and then I was stuck at that weight for a full month. Finally the scale started moving again. So you might not want to give up just yet.

One reason I stick with it is that with eating “regular” foods I don’t stay at the same weight–I gain weight. I sure don’t want that!

There are lots of people here who want to help you figure this out. Good luck!

#8

I too posted on here because the scales hadn’t moved for 4 weeks. I’m on week six, so had some initial loss. Finally this morning I’ve lost a pound and another 2 cm from my waist. Keep going it’s hard to accept the time it takes I know. Believe in yourself you can do this.

#9

Hang in girl…
I’ve had no weight loss for three months.
But I do need to buy a smaller bra or add socks: and I’ve gone from the outer hooks to the inner hooks.
There is no longer a triangle of flesh between my chin and bottom of my neck.
The black marks along my jeans belt as I’ve gone in three holes are a joy to see.
I’ve magically given up the need to weigh daily having thought it was normal and possibly essential.
I’ve learned a lot about the politics and economic history of nutritional information, how my body digests and metabolises.
I’ve observed myself and relaxed and I’m now trusting keto!
It will happen.

(Carpe salata!) #10

shrug I just love the food and the way I feel. Not needing snacks every 5 minutes, not getting the after-lunch-sleepy attack. And the health benefits are enormous.

A nice steak topped with avocado with a panjuice redwine jus with zucchini and olive side and a nice glass of red. Yeah I like the food.

(Heather~KWOL for life!) #11

Thank you for all of the support. I feel I’m at a crossroads.i will be back to post in between calls at work for help.

(Heather~KWOL for life!) #12

Should I make a new thread or keep going here? I will put all the info I can.

#13

Here is fine.

#14

This means major fat loss, and fat loss without scale weight loss is fantastic. Sometimes it happens on keto (for women especially) even in the absence of exercise.

It means lost fat and gained lean tissue (which can mean bone density - yay! - or muscle - yay!). This is something to be celebrated in a big way. Great for health, but also wonderful getting smaller and looking good if those are among your goals. Congratulations.

#15

I’m not measuring macros, but I did for the first six weeks or so.

Is this dirty keto? Or are instincts kicking in?

I don’t eat any grains, tubers, sweeteners, or anything processed. I have to cook with them occasionally for other people and I’m mildly revolted by them. In the past I would have tasted a little, checked it was OK, but I now I find myself backing away almost as if they has a bad smell! I laughed when I first observed myself doing this.

Weird!

(Tony Battelle) #16

You might want to try fasting. Sometimes this helps reset your body. It empties your liver’s glycogen stores.
If you just started the keto diet, your liver will try to compensate by dumping glycogen (stored sugar) into your system. This will prevent you from becoming fat adapted. We need to empty this storage bin, along with the accompanying water weight, to become fat adopted.

(Keto Kid 4 Life) #17

I’ve been listening to the 2 Keto Dudes podcasts and one of them said that it can take up to six weeks for our bodies to actually start burning fat. I lost 5 lbs in the first thirty days, then stalled. I finally saw a two pound weight loss last week, so I’m hoping my body is adapting. I have always been very resistant to weight loss and I’m just happy I don’t have to starve to see any results. The other benefits makes it worthwhile to stay on Keto.

(Carpe salata!) #18

Resistant to weight loss can mean high fasting insulin. One benefit of keto is that it gets those insulin levels down. When the insulin stabilises, you don’t get hungry all the time and your body can grab some spare fat and burn it more easily.
It’s like your body has moved from the summer/autumn fruit abundance season to the winter/ spring hunting and gathering season. It’s only natural.
We weren’t built for a constant year-after-year abundance of carbage.

(Heather~KWOL for life!) #19

I am in a constant state of intermittent fasting because I don’t snack, I don’t cheat. I just don’t. I usually don’t eat breakfast, but can not stand the deep hunger pangs by the time my lunch rolls around at 3 PM so I do meal-keto friendly only- replacement shakes in the morning and at lunch, then eat keto for dinner. My fasting labs do not show me as insulin resistant, they are WNL. Just had it done September 14.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #20

I believe it may be called “lazy keto.” My impression is that “dirty keto” is something best practiced at home with the blinds closed (:grin:).

On the other hand, if it’s working for you, why not just call it “keto”? :bacon: