KETOGENIC LIFESTYLE: TWO MONTHS IN
Monday, 24 July 2017
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.