Is there a nice little Ketogenic following here on Steemit? I'll click that tag after I post to find my peeps :)
I've done keto off and on over the years, but always managed to fall back into the temptation that is doughnuts.
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Each time I'd go keto, lose about twenty pounds, feel great, and then... carbs.
Two attempts ago was a different story.. I lost only 6 pounds in two weeks and felt miserable so I went off the diet.
And you know I never would go off the diet into something healthy like paleo, I'd swing right back to my carb addicted ways.
Then, I came across a new book and loved it immediately. The Keto Diet, by Leanna Vogel. http://amzn.to/2y7Rx3f
She takes a way less obsessive approach to getting into, and staying in ketosis. She addresses issues that I've wondered about from the beginning, like: Is it truly necessary to obsessively test blood, breath and urine if you feel great, and are losing weight, and fairly certain that you are in ketosis? Spoiler alert, no. ;)
She also discusses how some people with thyroid issues and adrenal fatigue are going to need the occasional carb boost once in a while. So on my last keto round I tried this method, because like the time before, I only lost 6 pounds and froze there and felt crappy. I had some sweet potatoes before bed, and woke up two pounds lighter.
I lost 10 pounds before going on our vacation to Gettysburg --now I'm the worst eater when we travel because I don't plan. So we always eat fast food. When we got back from Gettysburg I was stress eating my car woes right down my throat and there has been so much drama since then that I've still been stress eating my worries away. lol The best part though? It's been a month and I still haven't gained those ten pounds back.
So now my goal is to get my shit together and do this for more than two weeks at a time without falling off the wagon into a pile of doughnuts. ;) So I'm hoping to find some like minded people here on Steemit to follow for inspiration. I'll probably be annoyingly blogging my food for a while to keep myself on track --for accountability :)
If you've ever thought about a Ketogenic Diet (low carb, moderate protein, high in good fats) then I really do recommend her book (http://amzn.to/2y7Rx3f). Keto is especially good for those with neurological issues as well. I need this (overweight, epilepsy), my son needs this (autism, OCD, aggression, epilepsy). So fingers crossed... :)
