This has been a very good journey thus far. My biggest weakness is pizza, I love pizza. I have tried a few different keto at home pizza and they just wasn't the same. I got in a stall so figured I would attempt a cheat day to trick my body. I woke up and had me a mocha monster I bought the night before for my cheat day. My eye site was a bit fuzzy I am assuming because I put 37g of carb in my body first thing when I usually have less than 20 g a day. I honestly felt like I was high! I kinda felt pretty good. I then ordered me some PIZZA! I got the lunch combo from Little Caesars, I gave the soda to my daughter though and drank water all day. After two pieces I felt super full. Within an hour I was hungry and eating the remaining two pieces. I would say about 2 oclock my pizza was gone and I was super tired and I was extremely hungry. I just drank my water. I checked my ketosis level with my blood and it was .3 before I cheated it was 1.6 to 2.6. Since I was feeling super … [Read more...]
Keto Is It The Right Choice For You
My weight has always been a consistent struggle. I played yo-yo with the scales for years getting to 315 a few different times, losing about 50 pounds then getting back up to 315 and then over the course of a few years losing that weight. With having PCOS and being insulin resistant it's not easy when it comes to battling the weight. I have sat on the fence for a long while on whether I should go keto. I see as those around me do keto and I see all the hype online about keto. I did my research and decided I would give keto a try. On August 31st, I went full on. I love my carbs, my pizza, my pasta, my miracle whip, but my carbs were causing me a great deal of problems. Since starting keto I have learned so much and the way I feel has changed a great deal! In the past three weeks of doing full keto I have lost 14 pounds, I can see a change in my face and the way my clothes are fitting. I have learned that several companies out there advertising keto products, yet the ingredients … [Read more...]
Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss
I have been up and down on the scales most my life. It seems like once I start losing weight and doing well, I go through a depression state where I love to snack. In my mind having a snack here and there isn't hurting anything I mean it's only so many calories. However, those calories can add up quickly. I love my coffee, but my coffee is made with roughly half coffee half delicious creamer. So I guess you can say I love my creamer. I can drink coffee all day every day, but the problem is my own cup okay it is more like two cups of coffee in the morning is roughly 200 calories. If I had three a day that equals 600 calories and isn't including any of my meals! No wonder I can't lose weight, no wonder the scale was slowly climbing. I was counting calories, I was somewhat portion controlling, I would lose 5 pounds then bam it came back, until I discovered Intermittent Fasting. I still am not sure of all the science behind. However, I do know I can only eat between 10am and 6pm. … [Read more...]
Trying To Figure Out This Weight Loss Thing
Losing weight has always been a challenge for me. When I left my husband back in December 2017 I ended up losing 50 pounds within 4 months. I went through a depression state a few months later and ended up gaining some of the weight back. December 2018 I was finally after a year of living with family members able to get my daughter and I into our own place. Having my own kitchen gave me the ability to cook and stay away from fast food. This kept my weight pretty stable. I then decided I had to do something so I started counting calories. I will never understand this whole counting calories... One place says stay between 1500 to 1700 to lose weight another place says I should be eating almost 3000 calories a day... The key I guess is the foods you eat. That I think is the hardest part the cutting the sugar and carbs out. I love my carbs! I went and bought a bunch of healthy choice freezer foods. I mean its all counted out for you how can I go wrong right? I was doing pretty good the … [Read more...]
Don’t Feel Confident At The Gym? Here’s How You Can Wave Goodbye To Those Insecurities
Confidence is a mysterious thing. Some people just seem to have it, whilst other people lack it entirely. It can be worked on and built up in a matter of days for some, while others have to grow their confidence over a number of years. Confidence hugely affects many aspects of our lives, from our friendships to our relationships to our career prospects. But one place where many people feel they lack confidence is in the gym. Most young women are health/body conscious, and this means that a huge proportion of us attend the gym on a regular basis. But for a lot of us it can be a very daunting experience - sometimes to the extent that we actually back out and don't go at all. Attending the gym should be something everyone should be able to do without even thinking about it. Plus, chances are, all your insecurities about that dreaded place are totally in your head. Read on to find out about some common gym phobias and what you can do to overcome them. 'I don't look good in my gym … [Read more...]
Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
One of the most frustrating things in life is attempting to lose weight and finding it impossible to do so. In many cases, people who carry excess pounds are committing various errors that preclude them from getting rid of the extra weight. Luckily, discovering what these errors are can help you make the positive changes necessary to reach your ideal weight. With that idea in mind, consider whether you're committing any of these weight loss errors: 1. You Have An Undiagnosed Condition. As many health experts know, diseases can preclude people from shedding excess weight. And in many cases, people are living with undiagnosed conditions that do this very thing. However, online organizations like Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics, Inc. provide people with a wide range of testing kits which can help them figure out which disease is hampering their health. In addition to offering IFA kits, the company provides testing kits for HIV, cancer, and diabetes. 2. You're Not Diversifying … [Read more...]
Weight Loss – How To Do It Naturally
Everyone would like to lose weight and therein lays a big problem. As most people are obsessed with losing weight, they cut corners. In the end, they are only bothered about losing weight as quickly and as easily as possible. But, as most experts will tell you, these methods are usually ineffective and hazardous to your health. When it comes to losing weight, you want to do it naturally. Then, the weight will stay off, and you won’t harm your health in the process. Follow the tips below and you will start to lose weight naturally and organically. #1: Drink Plenty Of Water Water is a great at helping you lose weight because it makes you feel full. Drink enough water and your stomach will feel ready for popping, which is a good sign! It means that you don’t need to eat as much, which in turn will cut out the extra calories. If you ever feel yourself hankering for a snack, go for a glass of water instead. #2: Drink Plenty Of Tea Green tea and cinnamon tea are full of fat … [Read more...]
My Thoughts On Diet And Exercise Programs
I have been battling my weight for a while now. I’ve also made a lot of progress. I know these things take time, and not every exercise program suits everybody. However, I do my fair share of exercise, and I’ve been building some lean muscle lately. This means I feel fitter and stronger than I did when I started. I’ve been looking into a number of different ways to continue my success. I know that lean muscle helps me to burn fat more efficiently. There are also plenty of different fat burner supplements on the market I could use to help with this. I’m keen to keep up the good work with my diet, though. I’m particularly interested in eating more fresh foods. When I went to learn more about HCG diet drops, I found out that the combination of fresh foods I eat could be important. Some diets like HCG suggest you only eat one type of vegetable per meal to ensure rapid weight loss. Elsewhere, you hear that you need to eat your five a day and that those five should be all be different. … [Read more...]
Battling the Scales
It seems I have been battling the scales for awhile now. As soon as I get in the 250's the scale goes right back up. I know that it's muscle building, because I have been on a body analyzer, and it shows the amount of fat I have lost. I have decided to take a new approach at things to see if it helps the scales move. I will be eating a raw diet for awhile, so my body can get the needed nutrients it needs, while keeping in check with a low calorie intake. I know my food intake has not been that great lately, however, I am getting back on track! I know if I want to lose all this fat and get to my goal weight of 160, I must work for it. Nothing in life comes easy except fat. I have both my husband and daughter on board, and she has been begging for mixed greens and black eyed peas. I will not let the scales win! With being insulin resistant it's extremely important that I keep as much sugar as I can out of my diet, and work to lose weight. … [Read more...]
Kick The Bad Habits To The Curb
Do you have what it takes to kick bad habits to the curb? I would like to think I do, however, I don't. I have kicked many bad habits to the curb, but some habits are harder to kick. One bad habit I kicked to the curb was smoking, once I kicked the habit to the curb, I ended up gaining a bunch of weight. Over the last year or so I have kicked soda to the curb, most my fluid intake is water. I still drink a soda here and there, however, I don't crave soda any longer. I do crave sweets once in awhile, but if I stay away from sugar I don't crave as much. I have also removed a lot of processed foods from my diet, not all but most. With Summer just around the corner, it's time to kick all those bad habits to the curb and pick up some good habits. Exercising is a great habit to pick up. I have found that when I workout in the morning I have energy throughout the day. I also found when I workout in the evening hours, I sleep so much better. It is amazing how much exercising can … [Read more...]
