Hello Again

Hello Again.

So this is my 3rd time here and 3rd time on Keto. I always loose a stone in weight feel happy, stop and then revert back to my sugar and carb addiction.

But this time I am hoping it will be different. I have prepared better. I have bought lots of Keto items such as Almond Flour etc.

I have put a picture board up showing me what i am aiming towards.

I am 5ft 2ins my start weight is 12st 13lbs. My target weight is 9st., I aim to loose 3st 13lb on full clean Keto.

Tomorrow i will post a picture of me now at 12st 13lbs. I will also post each meal as I have them daily with a photo every 6lb loss.

So here goes nothing.

Will see you all tomorrow morning!

Tessa.

[Cosmo501]

Go for it Tessa! You’ve got this xx

[Hidden in reply to Cosmo501]

Hey hun,thank you. Im really in for the long haul this time. New lifestyle makeover.. ha. How are you doing? Ok?

[Cosmo501 in reply to Hidden]

That sounds really positive!— yes all good here thanks. The usual ups and downs, but loving theLCHF lifestyle makes everything easier 😊

[KetoQueen]

What takes you back to carbs and after how long?When I was giving up carbs I told myself I could eat anything in any quantity so long as it was not carbs. I ate a lot if cheese! But it got me through…

[Hidden in reply to KetoQueen]

I was in the thought process i needed a reward, usually chocolate. It just pulled me back in. Ive now changed my mind set.

[KetoQueen in reply to Hidden]

My experience /view is the reward is getting into nice clothes & not looking like a whale when I catch sight of myself accidentally in a shop window. A short term reward before that kicked in used to be lipstick for me, but I guess a new face mask could work…

[KetoQueen in reply to KetoQueen]

But I also understand about food rewards. Dolcelatte, pork scratchings & double cream are my special foods. I hate the word treat for complex reasons relating to a very irritating family member…

[Hidden in reply to KetoQueen]

I have keto choc chip cookies as a "just in case" lol best to be prepared lol

[KetoQueen in reply to Hidden]

Without sounding sanctimonious, I hope, I think it’s useful for us all to learn to get a hit from other physical pleasures besides eating. Clean sheets, a hot bath & gardening work for me.

[Subtle_badger in reply to Hidden]

A lot of people on FB swear by this. The have it hot, and say it's like a hot chocolate.

Not for me, but maybe you would find it useful without triggering a binge.

(It's on special at Home Bargains, if you have one near you)

Slim Fast Keto chocolate shake

[Hidden in reply to Subtle_badger]

Thank you but it wouldnt work for me. Im a sugar addict. It would put me back to ground zero but thank you for the thought x

[Subtle_badger in reply to Hidden]

Fair enough. I thought it might be less dangerous than a keto cookie

[Hidden in reply to Subtle_badger]

Your probably right there 🤣 x

[Sheperdess]

Welcome back🤗As a dyed-in-the-wool (where did that saying come from??? 😂) keto fan, having lost 60lbs last year on it, I appreciate it can be a challenge but happy to let you know what I did in different situations in case that is helpful ☺️You can do it this time 👍

[Hidden in reply to Sheperdess]

Thank you that would be very helpful 😊

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

My problem is i lose 1 stone and i think i deserve a reward. Usually chocolate. Then i just revert back to my old ways. I need to be on keto as its the only thing we have tried that controls my epilepsy. Keto needs to be a lifestyle for me not a diet. Although i do need to lose some weight too. I think i now have it set in my head now that its my new lifestyle. Hopefully lol

[Subtle_badger in reply to Sheperdess]

Dyed in the wool means dyed in skeins before weaving, so the dye goes all the way through the fabric, not just sitting on the surface.

🤓

[Sheperdess in reply to Subtle_badger]

Thanks 😊 Now it makes sense 😌

[Shield-Maiden in reply to Sheperdess]

Please do share Sheperdess x ♡

[Subtle_badger]

Welcome back, Tessa. I was worried about you. I look forward to following your journey.

I have to agree with KetoQueen . You know how to eat keto successfully. You need to focus on this slips. Obviously avoiding that first piece of chocolate, but also what do if you do have one piece.

I am lucky I haven't gone through this, but maybe this presentation can give you some insight?

healthunlocked.com/lchf-die....

[Hidden in reply to Subtle_badger]

Hey badger! Hope your well? Thank you i will take a look at that tomorrow as im too tired now. Ive taken a really good look at myself lately. I think i now understand my relationship with food. Sugar in general. I admit im a sugar addict. Ive managed 2 days fully clean keto. Ive had the worst pounding headache. Ive been drinking water with electrolytes which helped some what. Now when i have cravings i make myself a nice keto meal esp protein and high in fat. It really helped. I wont lie today has been esp hard for cravings. Hopefully tomorrow will be better 🙏

[Shield-Maiden]

Well done Tessa! Keep at it, it will get easier.

I am in a similar position to you...I have also lost a lot of weight, via Low Carb and IF (Keto at times)....but given some health issues, I can't seem to get my mojo back, and have gained 10 lbs, and feel horrible for it.

Good luck with getting back to your healthy lifestyle....hopefully I will be joining you, starting today.

I look forward to reading your progress post.

You've got this!

Big hug,

Shield x

[Hidden in reply to Shield-Maiden]

It is hard esp with health issues. I have a slipped disc so i comfort eat when its painful. Guess im going to have to comfort eat on green beans now instead? Lol.Good luck with your journey Shield. I look forward to reading about your progress too x

[springersrule in reply to Hidden]

I comfort eat occassionally for pain reasons too Tessa. My go to now, though, is mushrooms zapped in the microwave with a bit of grated cheese on top, very yummy 😊. xx

[Hidden in reply to springersrule]

Im going to have to give that a try! Im sorry to hear you have pain too. Hope your ok x

[springersrule in reply to Hidden]

I'm a bit of a mushroom addict so it really hits the spot for me 😊

I'm managing. I'm getting my knee replacement tomorrow (was cancelled last week) and the weight i've lost so far (10 st 7lbs as of this morning) has already done wonders for my arthritis. I can't wait to be more mobile again (its 11 months since i damaged my knee) but was already struggling with arthritis in it.

LCHF with some keto days have worked so well for me 😁 xx

[Hidden in reply to springersrule]

Youve lost 10.5 stone? Wow thats amazing well done 👏 I hope your operation goes well tomorrow. My mum has had both knees done. I highly recommend walking as soon as you can and as much as you can. It kept my mum mobile now you cant tell shes had them done! Good luck x

[springersrule in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Tessa. A neighbour had his done by the same surgeon a couple of years ago and he's been giving me lots of tips to get going again 😊 xx

[Subtle_badger in reply to springersrule]

Good luck tomorrow. 🤞

[springersrule in reply to Subtle_badger]

Thanks xx

[Shield-Maiden in reply to springersrule]

A HUGE Congrats!

You've lost the weight of one person...you must be feeling Fab!!!!

Good luck with the surgery....do the doctors know that they will be working on Wonder Woman!!

[Subtle_badger in reply to Shield-Maiden]

I don't do stones normally but I looked it up. It's not just the weight of one person, it's the weight of a subtle_badger! Well done springersrule

[Shield-Maiden in reply to Subtle_badger]

😉😊

Nicely said SB x

[springersrule in reply to Subtle_badger]

I do actually weigh in kg but regularly get asked what it is in stones so quite often go straight to that. I've 'lost' a few friends along the way. They love telling me lol xx

[springersrule in reply to Shield-Maiden]

Thanks Shield-Maiden. Hope you're well 😊

I have and it does feel amazing. I'm now comfortably in a size 16, wow!!!

Haha i'm not sure about the wonder woman bit but i'm not far off a bionic one lol. I thing my surgeon will be extra careful, he now knows one of his colleagues is a good friend of mine! Lol xx

[Shield-Maiden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Tessa x

Perhaps you can dip those green beans in full fat mayo lol (I love mayo).

I admire so many members on here...and you are one of them...I remember your posts last year...you were an inspiration then...and you are now also....your recent post, makes me feel like I'm not alone in this weight loss and lifestyle change struggle.

If Tessa75...a die hard Keto Queen can have a little trip and fall, then I can too...I just need to start the journey again....like you.

We will get there x

[Hidden in reply to Shield-Maiden]

Thank you Shield we are all human at the end of the day. We try, we fail and we try again until we get to where we want to be. WE CAN DO THIS!! Everyone here is going through the same thing just at different levels. One day at a time. Ive just made some burgers from scratch to munch on during the day 😀

[Shield-Maiden]

You're so right....and, yes we can!

I love home made burgers......enjoy x

[Shield-Maiden]

Hi Tessa,

I just sent you....or rather tried to, send you a PM, but it said that I wasn't authorised (no idea why) so here it is...if you fancy getting in touch for some moral support, getting back on track, you'll need to PM me first I think....if not, no worries at all....and, good luck x

Hi Tessa,

How are you?

Have you managed to get back on track, with your Keto way of eating?

I don't know if you saw my post? (Well 2, almost the same...one in LCHF and the other on the Fasting Forum)...I hope to get back on track, starting this coming Monday....if you fancy joining me ?

Have an enjoyable weekend.

........... (Shield)

[Hidden in reply to Shield-Maiden]

Hi sorry only just seen this and yes that would be great. I think we have to follow each other to be able to DM?