You could have made it exactly the same, down to the exact number of salt grains and it still wouldn’t have tasted the same. It probably never will. Some hungers from the heart can never be replicated with our other senses.
Kristy's Journal
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.7mmol today. Why can’t I get back into ketosis? Am I too close to my period? Is my body changing in a particular way that is hindering ketosis after going off a thyroid medication? I fasted for 20 hours yesterday and did OMAD with a 1ish hour eating window. I’m about 16 hours into my fast. Wondering if I should just eat straight up fats today? Coconut oil fat bombs? I’ve tried that before and still didn’t get into ketosis but different circumstances may yield different results. I’m not exercising with the intense cardio I was doing before and that could also be a contributing factor.
However, even though I wasn’t really in ketosis yesterday I did have a keto high. Super energetic, got more done yesterday than the entire last month. The extra weight I put on definitely was not helping my back. It’s so interesting how just a small shift in weight can effect my pain levels and inflammation. Sinuses are also doing much better but it’s a situation where I’m kinda waiting for the other shoe to drop. I’m sad I won’t be home for the holidays but also grateful I am able to avoid the carbs.
Hubby was delighted to see me so happy and enthusiastic. He almost never comments on my mood but yesterday he said it was really nice to see me happy.
Need to run to the grocery store to stock up on some basics. I could use that as an opportunity to swim which I know would have a huge bolstering affect on my mood and might give me the nudge to get back into ketosis by using up some of these suborn glycogen stores.
Thought that I could attempt some exercises at home but I’m too afraid of injury.
“No one in the world ever gets what they want and that is beautiful”- They might be giants
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Revaluation! I bet all the antihistamines I’m taking are increasing my appetite! I was taking the max dose of Sudafed for a month and that is the same time I was ravenous all the time!
I needed to take Sudafed for the first time in a week about an hour ago and now my tummy is grumbling like crazy
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Hello Kristy, 
happy you had a great day! I too noticed I have more energy in a day when I eat no carb than in probably 6 months 
. It does make a huge difference!! I also noticed when I take certain vitamins I get that same “I’m sooo hungry” and sometimes notice I get anxiety and a little depressed. For instance I started taking Lysine because I heard it was good for thyroid, digestion, etc. It brought that same feeling of “hunger/dread” so I stopped it and the next day I felt better. I can honestly say that’s about the 10th (actually probably more the more I think of it?) supplement /herb / mineral I’ve taken over the years that’s done the same thing. I think some of us are just way too sensitive to this stuff ! Grrrr. Hang in there, your doing great!!! 
ps I love the pup pics, soooo cute!!
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Isn’t that the truth!
Ate 3 soild meals yesterday and totally ate until I felt stuffed each time. Now I know not to take Sutafed unless I absolutely have to!
Went to the store today. Got some avocados, salad stuff, peppers and Brussel sprouts. Was able to fast for about 18 hours. Had an avocado with sesame oil, nori and soy sauce. Then a salad with lots of EVOO and a bit of feta. .6mmol this morning. Will have curry later. Going to try to have a 4 hour eating window today.
Hubby has 1 more week of work until a glorious 2 1/2 week break. We deserve it! Ordered some 0net carb keto bread online that should arrive tomorrow. Hoping to make some heart food (stuffing) to keep the holiday nostalgia food cravings at bay. I’m having some hard core latke fantasies right now. There were some great Jewish deli’s in Chicago where I went with friends and family over Hanukkah ( we’re not Jewish) but our family always uses any celebration to get together and eat! This is the first year I’m not making babka, challah or flourless chocolate cake! Feels weird
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Our humidifier broke last night and I woke up with throbbing facial pain from the acute sinusitis. I absolutely refuse to take the sutafed. Since it makes me ravenous I must eat all the time and thus put on weight which leads to back issues. So I either have a painful face or a painful back. I’m choosing facial pain today.
.4mmol this morning. Fasted for 18 hours yesterday then had a 6 hour eating window. Ate: a medium sized avocado with sesame oil, nori, and tamari, veggie curry, tofu, roasted peppers with cream cheese, and a salad smothered in EVOO. No weight gain, though. This is surprising since I’m about to start my period. Maybe I’m retaining water now and will have a big woosh after? Since I start my period in a few days, I have a hunch that is preventing ketosis as well. Since I have documented evidence that I always leave ketosis before my period I think this is a valid hypothesis. Today I am going to eat the same as yesterday but sans tofu. Maybe a deviled egg instead. Going to try for 20 hours today.
Plan on sweeping and dusting today. Asked my dr for a referral to an Allergist. I got 4 allergy shots a week for over a decade and they did substantially improve my chronic sinus issues. Maybe I need to start again? No losses in getting another scratch test! Zoomed with my family yesterday. I can’t believe I haven’t seen them in almost a year! By the time I see them again I bet my 9 year old niece will almost be as tall as me!
Relistening to the Obesity Code for some inspiration. I subscribed to Disney+ yesterday and plan on watching some wholesome content. Got a big bottle of ginger juice that I’ve enjoyed putting in sparkling water.
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.5mmol today. Another thought I had about not being as deep into ketosis as I use to be is that I may be fat adapted or getting there? I should be starting my period any day now and I’m so bloated but haven’t put on any weight. So hopefully I’ll have a woosh after and lose the 2 lbs I put on last month. Fasted 18 hours yesterday then had a 4 hour eating window. Avocado, some curry with lots of peppers, 2 deviled eggs, some sauteed shiitake, and small grilled cheese with this new keto bread. It was surprisingly good! I toasted a loaf up to make croutons for a salad today and stuffing later in the week. It has a lot of refined stuff in it and I totes don’t really consider it a food but it’s a good treat for once in a while.
Got an appointment at the allergist! The scratch test is always miserable and it takes all my willpower and discipline not to scratch for the 30+ minutes it takes.
Watched some amazing, wholesome, content on Disney plus yesterday. I’m so proud of how inclusive and empowering Disney has become! One of the movie’s last scenes showed a wide range of children training to be fairy godmothers and one of them was a boy in a dress and I lost my composer and cried. My hubby was like omg what’s wrong then was delighted when I told him about the story. My family is obsessed with Disney World (I’ve been almost every year I can remember).
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Also, I’ve decided that if eating lots of non starchy veggies is keeping me out of ketosis then I’ll just be LCHF. No way are eating whole veggies making me overweight. I mean Brussels sprouts are the best and if I want to eat them then I’m going to!
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I think that’s a good attitude to have. I know some veggies are “better” than others but I’ve always hesitated when reading about dietary plans that ban various veggies. Not limit, but outright ban them. I figure, out of all the terrible, horrible foods I could eat, fresh vegetables aren’t going to rank very high on that list. The only one I actively try to avoid, partly because I overdo it and they aren’t great afaik, are potatoes. So to scratch my mashed potato itch this holiday season, I’m making mashed cauliflower instead, which is so good anyways.
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@maywind I do 100% avoid refined carbs or food like products (this new keto “bread” is an exception) and grains (even whole ones). I’ll eat carrots if they’re in something otherwise no taters (precious) or winter squash. I’m a vegetarian so um… I love vegetables? I never, in my wildest dreams, thought I would eat so much dairy or eggs, though. Since it’s local and I know who, what, when, where, why, and to what extent it’s pretty hard to say no to cream in my coffee when it’s comes from just down the road.
I do find that carbs just make me feel yucky and I get sick less frequently when I restrict them. It was an interesting experience to realize that not eating refined carbs made me feel better. It’s all a learning exercise
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Although my mmol was low yesterday I totes had the keto high (which can be dangerous for me). With that much energy I just didn’t sleep at all. I woke up ravenous around midnight (I go to bed at 8pm). This was solely due to my period- thanks for showing up on time this month! Little sleep + period = hunger. I’m set up and prepped to eat all sorts of yummy healthy foods (ummmm keto chocolate marscapone mousse). I won’t stick to a very strict eating window today. I’ll probably eat before bed to make sure I can get a full night sleep, though.
Yesterday I made the best brussels sprouts I’ve had in a long time. I shredded them up, gave them a healthy coating of EVOO and salt, and put them in the oven in my cast iron at 400 for about 30 minutes (stirring every 10) then broiled them on high for a bit (also stirring). Then just left them in the oven to ultra crispify until I was ready to eat them. OMG sooo good. Ate them like chips (except way better).
Had a couple of giant wooshes so I’m sure when I get back on the scale in a few days I may be down a bit.
Getting a bit lonely and isolated without a health/faith/exercise community. I looked into some coaches just to have an accountability buddy but WOAH everyone wants a lot of $$$. I’m all for people making a living wage but out of my price range. I know that this is motivated by transient feeling from my period and overall pandemic fatigue. Because of my chronic health issues the fact of the matter is that I’m not going anywhere to be with people until I am vaccinated. I will improve my mood by finding a new dog sitter so I can start swimming again. Since the pool has very strict covid rules it is the only public space I feel safe. This community is definitely a big help- so THANK YOU EVERYONE!
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Almost no sleep again. My emotions are running high with little sleep and my period. Ate 2 big meals yesterday. Veggie curry! Yum.
I spent a bit more time digging for a trainer and I found someone that I think is a really good fit. He’s part of a group I’m invested in called “Nerd Fitness Academy”
Anyway, they have new openings for online coaching so I signed up with a guy who specializes on working with people who are chronically ill! perfect fit! Haven’t measured weight or mmol.
I know I’m feeling very cooped up since the weather has gotten so cold and I can’t spend as much time outside as I’d like. Might have found a new dog sitter. Someone in the community I really adore whole family has had covid over the last month. I guess her mum still hasn’t gotten her sense of smell or taste back.
When the hubby gets up I’m going to make a quick run the the crappy store in the next town over. It’ll be like 7 bucks for a lb of sub par veggies (that aren’t local). But I’m out of fresh veggies and I think getting out of the house will do me some good.
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Woah was I a wreck yesterday! Finally got some sleep (had to take a lot more medication to do it but necessary)! So much better today. I’m reading these AMAZING books: How to Be Sick (A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers), and How to Be Well by: Toni Bernhard. Spectacular! I might actually ask my hubby to read one. I’ve always been ill but it’s getting worse as I get older and although I can’t predict the future things are more likely to get worse than better. (I’m not pessimistic about this it’s just reality). It’s always a little devastating when I remember “I’m not going to get better” that there are things I love that I will just never be able to do again. I’ve had to drastically move my set point for what is my new normal. Working on that has been quite a ride.
Surprisings at .6mmol today. I fasted for 18 hour yesterday then had a 6-7 hour eating window with 3 meals: sprouts, salad w/ deviled egg, then veggie/tofu curry. Lots and lots of veggies.
Still on period so haven’t checked weight. I’m excited to work with my new trainer. It will be nice to add a person to my support group. Especially since he’s not the type of trainer that focuses on my weight. Sure that’s going to something we work on but his main focus will be helping me get strong enough so I can be as able bodied for as long as possible.
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“The cure for pain is in the pain” -Rumi
.2 mmol this morning. Heavyish period and ate more than the usual amount of protein before bed. I’ve had to restart a medication that I take before bed that requires me to eat with at least 350 calories (preferably of fat and protein for proper absorption).
My appetite has decreased and that is nice. 17 hour fast Yesterday: Sprouts, veggie tofu curry, and an avocado. up 2lbs that I’m assuming is water weight and… lots of fiber…
Started the work with my new trainer! I am able to go swimming tomorrow and tuesday! but then the pool may close for a month. Drinking at least 5-8 liters of water a day but staying on top my my electrolyte consumption. Have lots of Dr appointments in the next month. Hopefully we can get my sinus issues “resolved.” Unfortunately since I’m getting the allergy scratch test I can’t take my allergy meds for a week. That will be unpleasant. Also talking to one of my dr’s about the extreme PMDD.
Haven’t heard from my new dog sitter yet. I’m hoping we can start him first thing in January so I can get out of the house again. Exercise is soooo important for maintaining my mental health.
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“To be beautiful means to be yourself.You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself. When you are born a lotus flower, be a beautiful lotus flower, don’t try to be a magnolia flower. If you crave acceptance and recognition and try to change yourself to fit what other people want you to be, you will suffer all your life. True happiness and true power lie in understanding yourself, accepting yourself, having confidence in yourself.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh
I was in tons of pain yesterday. I can’t wait to get these sinuses fixed. Showed my coach some of my physical abilities (or lack there of) and my back hurt after that. My trainer did not ask me to do movements I was uncomfortable with. I experimented because I had no idea what my ability level is at this time. Glad to have the pool today where I can exercise in the bliss of the pretense of no gravity!
My parents were SO sweet and I got a box of my favorite Christmas Chocolates from a chocolatier in San Fran. Luckily it was a small box! I indulged in 7 of them (they’re tiny and glorious). Then I put the box in the freezer once my hubby had a few (share the x-mas spirit). Not even going to bother checking my ketones today. Regardless of how much I love collecting data/stats no point in wasting a $2 testing strip when I already know the answer. Ate sprouts, veggie tofu curry, and chocolates yesterday. Was pretty hungry when I broke my fast at 18 hours but after the sprouts I could have not eaten the curry if it weren’t for needing to take my meds. However that would have left me with eating very few calories. I know calories do not have much to do with weight loss but not having enough could slow my metabolism down.
Hurry for swimming later today!
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Totally losing my cool- tears galore. Just read a devastating article about how kids are sending Santa letters to be safe and not come into their houses because someone has Covid.