After struggling for the last 6 months on trying to get on and stick with an eating plan that is beneficial to my health and fits into my lifestyle, I've decided to give Keto a shot. I've been up and down about it for a number of reasons, but after reading a bunch and seeing several of my friends get on it, stick with it, and have good results in both their physical and mental well-being, I figured it was worth a solid go.
So I calculated my macros, checked out a bunch of recipes, did my post-Thanksgiving shopping prep before heading back to the village, and believe I am ready to life the lifestyle.
I'm hoping to lose the weight I've put on from slipping into old habits and depression eating (it's been a rough year, y'all, but no more excuses!), and see an improvement in my energy and thought processing. I've heard from several people that after being on Keto for 20 or so days they think clearer and focus easier. I am so ready for that!
I also took the plunge in October and joined HealthyWage, and have made a hefty bet on myself, and need to give myself the tools needed to make sure I win that bet!
So here we are! Day one officially starts tomorrow. I've cleaned all distraction food out of my kitchen, have prepped a couple of different things (beef stroganoff with sautéed cabbage and a very cheesy broccoli bake), and am actually getting a little jazzed to try out some more recipes in the coming days. I haven't been excited about cooking since probably my 2nd round of Whole30. I'm hoping Keto reignites that spark.
I'm a little terrified of falling into the Keto flu, but am hoping I drink enough water and will get enough sodium to bypass it until my body adjusts to its fuel source. Fingers crossed and bottoms up!!
Also I forgot to take pictures but I'll hopefully get back to that as the blog goes on. Yay!
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