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My Keto Recapitulation

by tj ~ endeavors to persevere!

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #2265788

Just a journal for my Keto experience and fitness journey.

This is it, page one on my journey through Keto and fitness. I tried blogging in the fitness/diet site but it's difficult to link to and they do not have the formating and editing qualities found here. Since I'm just setting this up, and want to share the link with others outside of WdC, this is merely an introduction to my journey and the items I blogged over there.

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tj ~ endeavors to persevere!

Feb 25, 2024 at 11:06am
In response to "Biometrics, Saturday, 02/17/24"

I'll have to check into it, thank you Annette

Annette

Feb 24, 2024 at 8:58pm
In response to "Biometrics, Saturday, 02/17/24"

The military method is a good, low tech way to get started. Omron sells body composition scales for about $60.

Of course, they have a margin of error too, but they are consistent in themselves. Let's say it measures your body fat % too high by 3%. It's always going to be 3% too high but you will see the change.

Mine also gives muscle mass %. That one is nice when the lbs don't seem to budge. Muscle is heavier, so when you gain muscle, you lose weight slower while your fat % is going down.

It also tells me my visceral fat and body age.

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Annette

Feb 24, 2024 at 7:36pm
In response to "Over-Done"

Always carry the 10 essentials and more water and snacks than you think you need.

If not for yourself then for a lost, hungry, and thirsty hiker. I've shared cliff bars and water bottles with people who went up a whole mountain with nothing because they thought they could buy food at the top.

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tj ~ endeavors to persevere!

Feb 24, 2024 at 2:38pm
In response to "I Got New Shoes!"

Robert Waltz

, I'm thinking the same, MD first, and if needed will then get a referral to the chiropractor. I've not been a big fan of chiropractors, but my MD did referral to one in the same clinic for some back issues and the chiropractor did wonders.

Yes, the insurance situation is interesting to say the least. I'll have to post the results, but knowing insurance companies, it may be a while.

Robert Waltz

Feb 23, 2024 at 10:41pm
In response to "I Got New Shoes!"

My take? MD first, then chiropractor.

I'm not one of the "chiropractors are all quacks" bunch, but it might be soft tissue damage, and I think MDs are better equipped to diagnose that.

It'll be interesting to see how the insurance tries to weasel out of paying for it, either way.

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tj ~ endeavors to persevere!

Feb 22, 2024 at 5:37pm
In response to "Over-Done"

intuey

I know better than to go hiking without bringing some provisions, but up till this hike, we mostly stayed on short trails running parallel to the roads or between camping areas. They are relatively easy and short; but still no excuse not to be prepared, especially since I tend to see a new trail and want to check it out. Maplewood State Park has a lot of trails, some quite remote, and the ground is hilly and difficult so we have ample opportunity to hike and explore.

The ankle has been bothersome for quite some time, I was hoping some hiking may strengthen it and help it improve. But, then again, it may be time to visit my doctor and have it checked out.

Thank you for commenting.

intuey

Feb 22, 2024 at 5:21am
In response to "Over-Done"

Congratulations on adapting and overcoming. I'm glad you said what you said at the end about bringing a backpack filled with things for the unexpected. When you're at a State Park taking trails like that it's always a good idea.

I'm proud of ya'll

That's awesome. I really need to start doing that as well. You're inspiring me.

I hope your ankle and back are feeling better.

Keep it up, but don't overdo it! I know the dogs are enjoying it

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tj ~ endeavors to persevere!

Feb 9, 2024 at 10:25am
In response to "Friday, Feb. 09, 2024"

Thank you all for your comments, and for the laughs.

Robert Waltz

Yes, bread is the most difficult to give up. There are some Keto friendly versions, but it's like smashing cauliflower and calling it potatoes, it isn't the same thing.

intuey

Maybe I should have done virtual keto!

Lilli 🧿 ☕

Thank you.

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Lilli 🧿 ☕

Feb 9, 2024 at 10:12am
In response to "Friday, Feb. 09, 2024"

Best of luck, TJ!

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Robert Waltz

Feb 9, 2024 at 9:57am
In response to "Friday, Feb. 09, 2024"

Best of luck with that. I used different techniques to lose weight; they were successful, and then, like most people, I ended up gaining it all back. I could never give up bread, though. Bread is food; everything else is a condiment.

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February 16, 2024 at 1:31pm

#1064286

Oatmeal

A short entry today just to log my breakfast experience.

I woke early feeling fine, but I had a craving for carbs; nothing in particular, just some type of high carb food. I decided to have a bit of oatmeal, since it's healthy and lower in carbs than many other grains, a quarter of a cup was well withing my daily limits.

Being early, I was feeling lazy so I just cooked the oatmeal in the microwave, then added some butter and heavy cream to provide the fats I need for ketosis. I enjoyed it, the taste was nice and it ended my cravings. Logging it in Cronometer, I was happy to see I had only reached one third of my calorie intake, my carbs intake, and my fats intake. I was very low for protein, but lunch and dinner would balance this out.

But, withing about an hour of eating, I started feeling tired and sluggish, and my stomach was a bit upset. I don't know if it was the oatmeal (eating that many carbs in one meal) or not. It's something I will have to look further into, but that's for another day. I'm thinking I want to try this again just to see if starting the day with more carbs is the culprit, so I will start one day with a quarter cup of oatmeal. However, I will restrain from having anything with it to ensure it is the carbs.

I will also, if this proves true, try a small amount of oatmeal for lunch or dinner on another day. I'm curious if eating other foods for breakfast and then having the oatmeal will be different.

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"Reading soothes the soul, writing sets it free." T.J.

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