Whelp... took my measurements. Not losing pounds OR inches!

(melinda) #21

Yeah, everyone says “eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full” But I’m always hungry? And I get full but then I’m not full? I dunno, a lifetime of eating disorders doesn’t really give my body the ability to tell me when to eat or not. Guess that’s the lesson I learned!

(melinda) #22

I don’t test for ketones- all I have are pee strips and those are notoriously inaccurate. I do like the food I eat and I’m committed to keto, but the weight loss definitely needs to happen.

(melinda) #23

I’m definitely starting to track. It’s just random and none of them went up or down a significant amount. If my belly was shrinking I’d be cool.

I eat too many things for pleasure rather than to fuel my body- like coffee that’s mostly HWC, lol

(melinda) #24

Yes, my coffee has tons of HWC in it and a little stevia. I usually drink decaf- it’s really a pleasurable treat in stressful moments. Adult milkshake! hahaha. Blah, I just like having the comfort. Can’t drink black coffee because I love myself too much for that :wink:

(melinda) #25

I would love to IF, but my body WANTS FOOOOD! I just can’t.

(melinda) #26

Yes, I totally agree. According to most people, I still wouldn’t be considered “fat adapted” because I feel lots and lots of hunger even though I’ve been keto for so long. However, it’s a lot LESS hunger than I used to have.

I’ve had various eating disorders my whole life. I think I just need to count calories because otherwise my brain isn’t in control. I love food too much!

(Jan) #27

I also am stalled, but not that concerned. I’d like to keep losing fat, but my main concern is blood glucose levels. And I really hate tracking what I eat. I guess because I really want this way of life to be natural for me. However, while I don’t eat carbs (other than incidentals), I’ve noticed that I am probably eating more protein than I need. A lifetime of abhoring fat & focusing on protein is still creeping into my daily life. I constantly have to look at what I’m about to consume, stop, mentally reset, put down half the meat & add some butter. I love it, I know it works to keep me sated, I feel great, but that’s just logic. Habit is not logic, and a lifetime of habit is a big solid brick wall that I’m constantly chinking away.
(That, and my mother’s voice saying, “clean your plate! You took it, you eat it! There are starving children in…”) You get the picture…

(Guardian of the bacon) #28

I believe your hormones are definitely working against you. Fasting will be the golden ticket if you can find a way to make it work. Fasting can help in so many ways: repair your damaged satiety signaling system, Lower insulin, correct ghrelin and lepitin levels.

Have you tried upping your actual calories while tightening your feeding window?

#29

But, what part of your body? Your brain or your gut?

(melinda) #30

My gut, I’m legitimately hungry. I shower in the morning with my stomach rumbling for food.

(charlson.melissa) #31

I 2nd this!

(charlson.melissa) #32

I LOVED HWC in my coffee too. But do I love it more than reaching my goals? That was a question I had to ask. I cut it out and have replaced it with coconut cream and MCT oil in my coffee. It’s not as delicious BUT I’m losing again after stalling for a long time. Sometimes dairy can trigger hunger and I think this was definately happening for me. Since cutting it out I’ve been fasting all day and only eating from 5-9pm. If I’m hungry, I drink water or coffee (black after the AM or with a little coconut oil) You remind me of me. Same start time, same love of food. You’re stronger than you think! Experiment a little and see if you can live without HWC and with fasting. You might be surprised. :blush: Good luck!

#33

I don’t think stomach rumbling means you are hungry. Mine rumbles after a meal.

I’m still trying to learn what true hunger is. I haven’t eaten for 63 hours at this point, I have no idea if I’m hungry.

(Stephanie Hanson) #34

It might be interesting to note that stomach rumbling is not considered a sign of hunger by many people, myself included. Also, Dr Fung mentions that hunger comes in waves and is driven by habits and circadian rhythms. If I sit out the hunger wave for 45 mins, or so, it goes away. I hope this helps you reframe the hunger situation.

(In a #ketomarriage with @peggaloon) #35

I’ll reply properly this afternoon when my kiddies are napping - but just wanted to offer you a #baconhug (I’m going to make this a thing)
My whole keto journey is one stall point and one big frustration. I completely understand <3 <3 <3

(mwall) #36

THIS :yellow_heart:

(Jenn W) #37

Awww!
#baconhugs for everyone!!

(In a #ketomarriage with @peggaloon) #38

ALL THE BACONHUGS

Fasting is hard. It is mainly mental. I still struggle with it - especially after a night of being up and down with the kiddies. I have so many days I prefer to eat 3 meals rather than “fight ghrelin all day long”.

If you would like someone to help you out, encourage you, and keep you accountable - I’d love to ‘partner’ with you. PM if you like!!! :slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

(Stephanie Hanson) #39

I agree. My cravings are bad when I’m sleep deprived from kiddie duty. Which is very different than regular sleep deprivation. Parenting is tough.

#40

@melindotty,

I’m finding this thread really interesting, and I have first hand experience in what you are feeling, too. So, I’m pulled in with great interest.

I have a question for you, Melinda. On a scale of 0 (impossible) to 10 (easy), what number would you assign the possibility for you to try out an intermittent fast (like skipping one meal a day), for a short test period (like 2 or 3 weeks)?

Just curious…what number would you assign for that possibility?