So my doctor suggested that I try a keto diet. She gave me a book to read which I haven't gotten too far into yet but I thought I remembered someone here doing it? Anyone doing it? Thoughts on it?
It is me doing keto emmygirl. We're not super serious about it, I call what we're doing lazy keto. Generally avoiding carbs and avoiding sugar and sticking to keto friendly meals (there's lots of recipe sites online).
The worst of it is the first week, if you can power through the first week the cravings subside tremendously. I don't really want carbs or sugar anymore.
It is me doing keto emmygirl. We're not super serious about it, I call what we're doing lazy keto. Generally avoiding carbs and avoiding sugar and sticking to keto friendly meals (there's lots of recipe sites online).
The worst of it is the first week, if you can power through the first week the cravings subside tremendously. I don't really want carbs or sugar anymore.
I can't imagine life with fewer carbs than I already do. Also I love sugar ha. I'm going to get it together though. I think DH is also on board with it so it'd be easier together. I'll let you know how it goes
It is me doing keto emmygirl. We're not super serious about it, I call what we're doing lazy keto. Generally avoiding carbs and avoiding sugar and sticking to keto friendly meals (there's lots of recipe sites online).
The worst of it is the first week, if you can power through the first week the cravings subside tremendously. I don't really want carbs or sugar anymore.
I can't imagine life with fewer carbs than I already do. Also I love sugar ha. I'm going to get it together though. I think DH is also on board with it so it'd be easier together. I'll let you know how it goes
You'll probably have to tone down your milk consumption.
It is me doing keto emmygirl. We're not super serious about it, I call what we're doing lazy keto. Generally avoiding carbs and avoiding sugar and sticking to keto friendly meals (there's lots of recipe sites online).
The worst of it is the first week, if you can power through the first week the cravings subside tremendously. I don't really want carbs or sugar anymore.
I can't imagine life with fewer carbs than I already do. Also I love sugar ha. I'm going to get it together though. I think DH is also on board with it so it'd be easier together. I'll let you know how it goes
Not keto, but whole30 requires no sugar and the only carbs allowed are potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squashes, limited fruit. I will echo what kittyriot said, that it gets significantly easier after a few days - a week when the cravings go away. I still haven't wanted sugar the way I used to, though I found last week I eat it out of boredom and loneliness.
I can't imagine life with fewer carbs than I already do. Also I love sugar ha. I'm going to get it together though. I think DH is also on board with it so it'd be easier together. I'll let you know how it goes
You'll probably have to tone down your milk consumption.
I think I'll do okay with this but I haven't broke it to DH yet that he can't have milk. A glass of milk is pretty much a days worth of carbs if I have the concept down correctly.
You'll probably have to tone down your milk consumption.
I think I'll do okay with this but I haven't broke it to DH yet that he can't have milk. A glass of milk is pretty much a days worth of carbs if I have the concept down correctly.
Today was a win. Went on a hike this morning, which is toddler paced so not amazing fitness, but still good to get out. I've been reading "choose to loose" and decided to do a "shaper" set while the kids napped. Then Dd actually wanted to go for a walk in the stroller after dinner, so I got in a good half hour walk.
I'm trying to figure out how to lose more weight, and there are so many opinions out there it's making my head spin. Do I carb cycle, keto, track calories, track macros, keep on keepin on? Can someone just tell me what will magically work for me? Getting overwhelmed and eating all the things is probably not the answer.
I'm trying to figure out how to lose more weight, and there are so many opinions out there it's making my head spin. Do I carb cycle, keto, track calories, track macros, keep on keepin on? Can someone just tell me what will magically work for me? Getting overwhelmed and eating all the things is probably not the answer.
I found that finding out my food allergies/sensitivities was the best thing I ever did. All I did was avoided them and I lost almost 40 pounds within 4 months.
Dairy is one of my issues, and I decided a life without "some" cheese is a life I don't want to live so that's a big thing that led me to keto. I'm officially 12 pounds down - in about 6 weeks. I'm liking it now that I'm past the craving stage. But this lazy, limited sugar, limited carbs isn't so hard once you get into it.
I'm trying to figure out how to lose more weight, and there are so many opinions out there it's making my head spin. Do I carb cycle, keto, track calories, track macros, keep on keepin on? Can someone just tell me what will magically work for me? Getting overwhelmed and eating all the things is probably not the answer.
I found that finding out my food allergies/sensitivities was the best thing I ever did. All I did was avoided them and I lost almost 40 pounds within 4 months.
Dairy is one of my issues, and I decided a life without "some" cheese is a life I don't want to live so that's a big thing that led me to keto. I'm officially 12 pounds down - in about 6 weeks. I'm liking it now that I'm past the craving stage. But this lazy, limited sugar, limited carbs isn't so hard once you get into it.
Reintroducing things after whole30 didn't really show any dramatic sensitivities, even to dairy. I've had some subtle effect, like grains may make me a bit cranky the next day, but overall there's nothing that I've put on the never eat again list.
I'm still very light on grains, gluten, dairy, legumes, and sugar because I haven't missed any of it that much, but the weight loss has stalled. That has me wanting to find the next magical formula, but I know that's probably not the right thing. I'm taking in a lot of info, but I think I'm just going to stick with what I've been doing because I still feel good, and really make an effort to get more movement in.
I found that finding out my food allergies/sensitivities was the best thing I ever did. All I did was avoided them and I lost almost 40 pounds within 4 months.
Dairy is one of my issues, and I decided a life without "some" cheese is a life I don't want to live so that's a big thing that led me to keto. I'm officially 12 pounds down - in about 6 weeks. I'm liking it now that I'm past the craving stage. But this lazy, limited sugar, limited carbs isn't so hard once you get into it.
Reintroducing things after whole30 didn't really show any dramatic sensitivities, even to dairy. I've had some subtle effect, like grains may make me a bit cranky the next day, but overall there's nothing that I've put on the never eat again list.
I'm still very light on grains, gluten, dairy, legumes, and sugar because I haven't missed any of it that much, but the weight loss has stalled. That has me wanting to find the next magical formula, but I know that's probably not the right thing. I'm taking in a lot of info, but I think I'm just going to stick with what I've been doing because I still feel good, and really make an effort to get more movement in.
On keto, the suggestions when you hit that point are, 1) up water 2) look at your dairy intake, cut down if you can and 3) cut out artificial sweeteners if you're using them.
I don't know if any of that applies to you, but if it does, it might be a place to start.
A causal friend, also doing keto, does a carb heavy snack at night for a couple of days when she hits a plateau, and that helps her.
I'll admit, I don't understand that, but I tried and it seemed to help me too.
Reintroducing things after whole30 didn't really show any dramatic sensitivities, even to dairy. I've had some subtle effect, like grains may make me a bit cranky the next day, but overall there's nothing that I've put on the never eat again list.
I'm still very light on grains, gluten, dairy, legumes, and sugar because I haven't missed any of it that much, but the weight loss has stalled. That has me wanting to find the next magical formula, but I know that's probably not the right thing. I'm taking in a lot of info, but I think I'm just going to stick with what I've been doing because I still feel good, and really make an effort to get more movement in.
On keto, the suggestions when you hit that point are, 1) up water 2) look at your dairy intake, cut down if you can and 3) cut out artificial sweeteners if you're using them.
I don't know if any of that applies to you, but if it does, it might be a place to start.
A causal friend, also doing keto, does a carb heavy snack at night for a couple of days when she hits a plateau, and that helps her.
I'll admit, I don't understand that, but I tried and it seemed to help me too.
Yeah, my dairy is limited to a tiny bit of cheese every couple of days, I've been hitting the water hard, though admittedly that's an area I do well in for a couple days and then slack off, and no sweeteners.
I've been casually skimming the carb cycling book Susan0utLoud recommended. It also recommends that when you hit a plateau to do a full week of "high" carb. Basically your body figures out what you're doing to it and adapts, so adding carbs back in changes it up and increases the burn when you pull them out again...or something haha.
I think I could feasibly carb cycle eating pretty much the way I have been, but we'll see. I was lurking the ww thread on parenting and someone was really critical of carb cycling saying it's only for elite athletes and not effective long term, yada yada, and that got into my head a bit. I think it wouldn't be bad to try for a week or two and see if it helps.
Mostly I'm just trying to stay positive because the number on the scale does not define me. I'd like to see it move, but I know I'm feeling good and eating well, and it's sustainable, so that's a pretty good place to be right now.
comicSans, I'm finishing week two of carb cycling. I found it easier to adapt to than I thought. I lost 2.5 lbs in the first week, which is high for me. You are right about what they say about changing up what you are doing if you plateau. Even if you don't follow it exactly, some of the principles are good - drink a lot of water, eat 5 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones every three hours to keep your metabolism up and eat less processed food.
comicSans, sounds like your eating is pretty good and you feel comfortable where you're at. Are you exercising at all now? I'd try adding movement and see if that helps.
comicSans, sounds like your eating is pretty good and you feel comfortable where you're at. Are you exercising at all now? I'd try adding movement and see if that helps.
Finding time to add in exercise has been a big challenge, but I'm trying. I know it will benefit me in many ways, but when I finally have kid free moments I just want to crash (or clean, then crash).
comicSans, sounds like your eating is pretty good and you feel comfortable where you're at. Are you exercising at all now? I'd try adding movement and see if that helps.
Finding time to add in exercise has been a big challenge, but I'm trying. I know it will benefit me in many ways, but when I finally have kid free moments I just want to crash (or clean, then crash).
I totally get this. I'm bad about exercising at night or in the morning because I want my sleep. Most of the time I workout on lunch. I feel like we may have discussed this already but is that an option for you? Even if it's just a walk?
Finding time to add in exercise has been a big challenge, but I'm trying. I know it will benefit me in many ways, but when I finally have kid free moments I just want to crash (or clean, then crash).
I totally get this. I'm bad about exercising at night or in the morning because I want my sleep. Most of the time I workout on lunch. I feel like we may have discussed this already but is that an option for you? Even if it's just a walk?
Sahm so kids and cleaning up after them alllll day long. At lunch I'm crazily feeding everyone and hoping I get to eat too 😀but walks are an option throughout the day when the weather is good. Takes a certain level of negotiation with the apathetic toddler, but possible. Other than that my options are nap time and after bedtime. Baby naps are not a guaranteed length, but I can at least try. Sometimes it seems like so much effort to even change clothes.
I totally get this. I'm bad about exercising at night or in the morning because I want my sleep. Most of the time I workout on lunch. I feel like we may have discussed this already but is that an option for you? Even if it's just a walk?
Sahm so kids and cleaning up after them alllll day long. At lunch I'm crazily feeding everyone and hoping I get to eat too 😀but walks are an option throughout the day when the weather is good. Takes a certain level of negotiation with the apathetic toddler, but possible. Other than that my options are nap time and after bedtime. Baby naps are not a guaranteed length, but I can at least try. Sometimes it seems like so much effort to even change clothes.
Funny you mention that, changing clothes is my number one reason for not working out after bedtime. Too much effort to change but also don't want to be sweaty in my clothes/pjs.
Also I talked my mom friend into doing the Tough Mudder half with me and my running buddy. So now I have some serious strength training to do before July 15. I know I'm going to need upper body strength and have none now so this will force me to get it together.
Sahm so kids and cleaning up after them alllll day long. At lunch I'm crazily feeding everyone and hoping I get to eat too 😀but walks are an option throughout the day when the weather is good. Takes a certain level of negotiation with the apathetic toddler, but possible. Other than that my options are nap time and after bedtime. Baby naps are not a guaranteed length, but I can at least try. Sometimes it seems like so much effort to even change clothes.
Funny you mention that, changing clothes is my number one reason for not working out after bedtime. Too much effort to change but also don't want to be sweaty in my clothes/pjs.
Yeah it's not so much the working out, I know that will feel good. But then if I'm all sweaty I need to shower and change again. I have so little down time away from the kids, it's hard to give that up. Realistically I can commit to a couple days a week though and fit something in.
We just joined a gym with childcare. I regret it given our new financial reality but honestly, it's the only way we can find the time to workout.
I told DH I was signing us up for the gym where DD takes swim lessons. Has childcare so I'm hoping the two of us can go together and that will help get him there. Also swim lessons would be super cheap then and they're opening a brand new splash pad in June.
We just joined a gym with childcare. I regret it given our new financial reality but honestly, it's the only way we can find the time to workout.
I've been debating this. Our Y is supposed to be really good and good child care and I know several mom's who use it. I'm conflicted about how much I'd use it because I'd feel bad about putting my kids in there 3 mornings a week.
We just joined a gym with childcare. I regret it given our new financial reality but honestly, it's the only way we can find the time to workout.
I've been debating this. Our Y is supposed to be really good and good child care and I know several mom's who use it. I'm conflicted about how much I'd use it because I'd feel bad about putting my kids in there 3 mornings a week.
I put my kids in childcare for 8 hours to work. I would have no qualms about 1 hour to better my health. I would go 5 days/ week - get them used to the routine and being dropped off. There are some good gyms around here where the child care area is like inflatable fun or gym equipment when they hit certain ages.
The only way I can currently work out is to push the baby in the stroller and take a walk right after work or go after the little goes to bed but the big is still up (and with H).
I've been debating this. Our Y is supposed to be really good and good child care and I know several mom's who use it. I'm conflicted about how much I'd use it because I'd feel bad about putting my kids in there 3 mornings a week.
I put my kids in childcare for 8 hours to work. I would have no qualms about 1 hour to better my health. I would go 5 days/ week - get them used to the routine and being dropped off. There are some good gyms around here where the child care area is like inflatable fun or gym equipment when they hit certain ages.
But I do have qualms about it. They're both in tough stages right now. Dd asks if we'll be with her everywhere we go and I know she'd give me a hard time about it. Ds right now becomes inconsolable in the care of others. And it's not like he's going to nap there so the only good time would be between his first nap and lunch, which would be a rush to get home and get them fed. It's another case where the working out sounds fine, but the effort of getting there, getting back, and fitting it into the rest of the routine makes it a major event. And pretty much anything else we'd do on any given day also happens within that time period. It will hopefully be better as they get older, but right now I don't think it's a good option for me.
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