1 week down...51 to go...Keto on!!

As I sit on my lanai…in JULY no doubt…bacon in the oven, coffee next to me, I’m musing over this past week. My first week back into full-on keto. So go ahead and ask me…how was it? How are you? I know I could give you all the positive, it’s so amazing, love this way of eating vibes. And even though it is somewhat true, I’m going to lay it out as it is. But read to the end..that’s where the good news is!

Any time you decide to change your unhealthy habits, it’s never easy. If someone tells you it’s the easiest thing they’ve ever done, they are either 1. lying or 2. not really making a change. Adapting to a keto lifestyle can be a challenge. My body craved sugar! My mind loved sugar! But it is poison to the body. So, when you go off it, the body must purge the poison!

This week consisted of headaches, body aches, fatigue and even some nausea. Sound like the flu?? Well, in a small way it is. The flu is your body reacting to a virus that has attacked it. It’s doing what it can to help eliminate it. When the body can’t quite do the work on its own, we head to a doctor and get some meds to help. Keto flu is similar in that the body is trying to get rid of what’s attacked it. The sugar, the carbs, the chemicals. But, instead of going to the doc for a prescription, go to the right foods to medicate.

Seven days into it and I must say, I feel so much better! Heck, I felt better after day 1. Sugar does not make your body feel better, it makes your mind feel better – temporarily. My stomach does not feel bloated, my joints are not AS achy. These are the things I must remember and focus on as the days get tough.

Scott left yesterday afternoon. Those are the hard times for me. Times in the house alone. Lonely. Bored. Food as my friend. In order to fight a battle, one must be prepared!

1. Don’t have ANY junk in your house! It makes it easier for me to resist, but I’ve been known to get in the car and go find what I want
2. Have options ready! I had cookie dough fat bombs ready to go and they knocked those wicked thoughts right out of my body! That 7-8 o’clock time when all I can think about is popcorn and cookies! 1 fat bomb. 2 bites. All it took.  

So, be prepared to fight the battle. Be prepared for a little pain, taking a few punches, getting a few bruises. But be battle ready. Have your weapons laid out. Food prepped. Meals planned. And most importantly consistent prayers to the Commander. God wants you to live your best life, your healthiest life. Don’t leave Him out of the journey.

Now for the good news. First 7 days – 5 pounds and 3 inches lost!! I know it’s week 1 and most of that is water, but I’ll take it! I also know it’s more about keeping my health, keeping my youth and living my best. Knowing I accomplished that this week is gold!! Until next Monday my friends….keto on!!!