I've been pretty faithfully living the keto lifestyle for the past 6 months, and am pleased with how it's going.
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| Left: Brunch with the girls in September. Right: Selfie in the classroom in May |
I feel energized, I feel happy, I am going to need to do some clothes shopping when I get back to Anchorage which is always kind of annoying but also the kind of problem you want to have in this instance.
I also found out, taking this lil quiz here, that I am an Upholder, which is why I can stick to things like Whole 30 and Keto. It was a neat little insight into why I can do stuff like this, and how it's both awesome and detrimental (ie, I miss out on things because I am too strict with myself).
I also want to take a second to talk about HealthyWage, which is a big component in my current success and steadfast attitude. Putting money on the line with the possibility of winning 2-3x as much back is a big motivator for me. I went big specifically to keep it on my mind, and keep me pushing forward, no excuses.
But of course there are excuses! I was in my friends' wedding, and I went to DisneyWorld for a week, and for sure didn't limit myself to only a keto lifestyle during those times. But I was more mindful of what I was eating and how it was affecting me, and the moment I got home I went right back to my normal keto eating routine. What was neat was I saw the put-on weight drop quickly, and often went past where I had been previously. I know I can't do this all the time, but I think about once a month having a "refeed" day (or extended weekend) really works for me, as long as I immediately get back to it~
I'm excited and a little anxious about getting to Anchorage (ONE WEEK!). On the one hand, I CAN WALK/JOG OUTSIDE!!! And go to a legit gym! And eat fresh food! But I also can go to many restaurants, and buy ice cream that's not $11 a half gallon, and have regular drinks with friends. So I guess this will be the balance test. How do you live a life that's fulfilling for all sides: physically, emotionally, and socially healthy? Guess I'm gonna find out! Because I am GOING to win that money back and not lose all my friends in the process!
