KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE: TWO MONTHS IN

KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE: TWO MONTHS IN



This will probably be my last update regarding the keto lifestyle because it is pretty repetitive at this point. It has been two months since I started eating this way and I have made some adjustments that are a better fit for me, but doesn't necessarily mean I fall under the "keto" category anymore.

I think in terms of being able to jumpstart better eating and weight loss, this was exactly what I needed. The scale wasn't moving no matter what methods I tried, and this was the first time I saw great results and it motivated me to continue. I'm no where near where I need to or want to be, but I am happy with working towards it slowly and safely.

Now, I tend to still stick to a low carb diet, I think that is my best bet. I was eating WAAY more carbs than I thought, and it was not doing me any favours. My body hasn't gone into ketosis in a while but I know that if I want to kick start a good burn having my body go into ketosis is the way to go. I know I am human and I get cravings and life happens so I have learned to just have things in moderation, something I was not doing before. I also learned the relationship I had with food, like many people it became a crutch. When I was stressed or upset I just ate; something that also was not doing me any favours. I see food differently, which sounds so strange to say but I have better outlets when I am stressed or upset.

I know that to be at a good weight that I am happy with, I would like to lose another 30lbs. Today, I have lost a total of 26lbs. Something I have a hard time wrapping my head around, but it took a lot of hard work to get here. I have no intentions of going back to the weight I was. I also want to be at a healthy weight for when we want to start trying again, which won't be for a little bit but I want to give myself time to get there.

Life right now is a bit chaotic, and it has been hard not to slip into this hole I usually slip into. But Everly helps a lot, she keeps me busy and she keeps my heart happy. I plan to continue limiting my carb intake, and working towards being a much healthier version of myself.
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WHAT'S NEXT?

WHAT'S NEXT?


Ahh that million dollar question I have been getting non stop for the last month. As I prepare to go back to work (insert crying eyes here), people have been wondering what comes next. I like to consider myself a serious planner, even though things may not always happen in the time frame I would like them to, I have it all planned out. For the first time in a long time, I've got nothing! Sorry to disappoint you, but this is the one question I honestly do not know how to answer!

What I do know is that in a couple weeks I am back to work full time and Everly is going to daycare. This alone is breaking my heart. As much as I know it will be good for her to make friends and all that jazz, it has been her and I everyday for the last year. We will adjust as time goes on, but this transition time is going to be hard for me.

More babies? Maybe. I say maybe but my heart is screaming YES OF COURSE. Right now I am continuing to work on myself (I have one last follow up blog post coming about eating keto), and just enjoying our daughter. Everly is 98% of my time and energy and I love that. So I know my heart isn't ready to split time. I am just open to whatever happens, I want to do it right if possible in the sense that I would like to go back to my OB and have him see where I am at in terms of hormones and levels. It has been so long I have no idea where I stand, which is scary too. Putting myself back into a place where I am vulnerable again is really scary. Going through our trials of getting pregnant feels like another lifetime ago, which is both good and bad. I have no idea where I'm at and the thought of possibly having to experience more losses is something my heart can't handle. 

I get really nostalgic when life changes are about to happen. Like right now, I think back to last year when I was about 31 weeks pregnant. I felt like I had all this time and that a year is so long.. but it's not. It goes by in lightning speed. I saw the tv show I was watching the night my water broke, and I couldn't help but get emotional over that!

Writing more? I hope so! Time will be a little few and far between once I am working again. But I know for sure I want to write about Everly, I love being able to look back on pregnancy and early moments.

Right now I am trying to just ride the wave and see where it takes me. So far it has been bumpy but rewarding. We shall see what happens, I'll try to keep you posted!
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TEN MONTHS WITH EVERLY

TEN MONTHS WITH EVERLY


Well here we are again! This last month has been crazy in terms of development for her. I feel like in the last probably three weeks she has learned so much! We have also set up her fading schedule into daycare, which broke my heart a little as I'm sure it does for most moms. I do feel good about her being in good hands and making friends, she has been loving interacting with kids lately!

Last month I thought she might be teething, but no new teeth have made an appearance! She still has just two little pegs at the bottom! That hasn't stopped her from eating though, she LOVES food. Broccoli is probably her favourite, and I will definitely soak in all the free will to trying new things because I know sooner or later we will have a picky eater on our hands!

This month she has become a pro at crawling, her speed is insane. I also understand the whole "peeing in peace" thing that parents talk about. She also has gotten the hang of waving and loves to wave hello and goodbye, sometimes you will get a one handed wave and other times you'll be lucky enough to get a two handed wave haha. She also knows what a cow says, one night we were reading her a bedtime story and she saw a cow and did her little moo sound. I think that really took Kyle back because he doesn't get to see all these little things every day like I do, so he is starting to understand how much she is actually learning. She also pulled herself up and is standing now, so walking is the natural next step!

She still hates getting dressed, don't we all haha. Her hair is looking really thick like mine and Kyle's, and her eyes are a ashy brown it looks like right now.

This time next month I will be starting work again and I honestly am having a hard time comprehending that. I have been really soaking in every single minute with her and making sure I don't take one second of it for granted.


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GO BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS

GO BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS


These last two months I have found that I have really pushed myself past what I thought I could do, or something I doubted myself doing at all. At the end of May I got a tattoo, and if you know me at all this is something I had always wanted to do but never thought I could do. After I got it done I sat and couldn't believe I did it! It is amazing what you can accomplish by simply going for it and stop doubting your strength.

Tonight I finally finished and launched something I have debated doing for years now and that is creating an etsy shop! I had always doubted my ability to do this and tonight I finally decided to just push those doubts aside and go for it. 

Right now my little shop only has two items but that is okay! I plan on adding more once I finish making the sample and can photograph them. I love making these little Cross Stitch portraits, there is something so therapeutic about sitting and creating something from a memory. 

Even if I don't ever make a sale, at least I was able to prove to myself I could open a shop and start something. To me that is what it is all about, and I will continue to go beyond what I think is possible because the joy I get from proving myself wrong is truly something else. 

If you would like to check it out, please click here, I would love the support :) 
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