Well. This was an interesting start. Not too hard either.
Breakfast time between 6-11am:
3 bottles of water, vitamins, and Jimmy Dean bacon breakfast scramble
Lunch between 12-2:
Meatball, cheese, pecans, bottle of water
Snacks: more cheese, another bottle of water, coffee, whipping cream
Dinner around 8pm:
Lemon pepper chicken, butter, bottle of water
Thoughts:
Did I have too much fat and not enough protein? I know I had the perfect amount of carbs. I also probably need more calories, 1500 may not be enough but i don’t know, maybe it is! What are your thoughts my keto friends?
Pluses:
I only had 15 carbs all day. Woo hoo!
I only had 3 grams of sugar and I used to have over 200 grams a day! This is from March 28th so you can see the difference in carb and sugar amounts!
I had 6 grams of fiber. I’m sure I need to up that as well (normal is at least 15 grams a day) but for a start, that’s not bad.
I drank over 100 ounces of water. That’s very good! That’s getting close to a gallon of water a day (a gallon is 128 ounces).
I was looking at the sodium I had yesterday and the doctor said I need to make sure I eat more sodium since my body will not hold the water anymore with this diet. Did I have enough? I think I did even though I didn’t salt anything. What are your thoughts on that?
As always, thank you so much for your thoughts and support on my new eating plan! Hugs 🤗
I started thinking about this About Me part of my blog. I'm going to expand it just a little from the 3 words I had before.
I am a single mom. I love my son. We have been alone since he was 6 months old. He really is my sun, moon, and stars. I am very proud of him.
I am an entrepreneur. I started my driving business 2 years ago. I don't want to work for a "boss" ever again. I always tell people they can do it too. In what I do, there is no competition because there are plenty of people that need rides (and maybe that would help get some of these bad drivers off the roads!). I work hard and have fun on my own time doing what I like to do.
I really am a Netflix addict. When I am not working or doing something with my son, I am watching Netflix. There are so many shows that I've never re-watched anything either. I will watch anything and make my own opinion.
I am opinionated. This blog is really just my opinions and my life. People don't have to agree with me all the time. I welcome discussions and other people's opinion whether they agree or not. I'm not petty, I'm not going to block anyone for not sharing my opinion, why do people freak out these days when someone doesn't share their opinion? Who cares?!? There is a reason we all are different.
There's a lot more about me but you'll have to read the blog to find out!
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Nice job! It feels like so much fat, right? Ideally you want to have around 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbs. Since you’re not eating carbs where your fibers come from it is definitely hard to get enough and you’ll have some adverse effects if you don’t remedy that early on. Order Psyllium husks and find ways to work it in your food. It’s an easy way to get the fiber in!
I just wrote a post recently called Keto for Beginners. Check it out! 😊
That’s exactly what I’m doing! I love it! I eat quite a bit of fiber so thankfully I haven’t needed those husks. I will have to check your post out! Thanks for reading 😀
Protein also doesn’t turn into sugar as much as most people think. That being said 0.73 g/lb lean mass is what most scientific literature supports as enough for muscle gain or retention. I know getting accurate lean mass measurement is tricky, so either assume you are leaner than you think or allow some buffer if you think you have a good idea.
That is a great article, thank you very much! I have been doing keto six weeks now and only got the keto flu once so I think I’m good! 😀
I’m sure my other readers will appreciate this as well.
Hello. How are you? I read your post and I have been trying to get going on the Keto diet. Just not sure where to get the counter or how to get started. I am glad its working out for you. If you know anyone who might be able to give me advice. That would be great.
How are you feeling!? Looks like you are doing great! I never count my calories. Just listen to my body when I’m hungry to eat more healthy fats—tracking my macros to not go over on carbs or protein.
Great going.
You are amazing
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Thanks 🙏
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Looks like you’re doing really great! Especially since you just started 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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Thank you 😊
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Good job, Julie!!! Keep it up 😄
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I’m doing my best 😀
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Nice job! It feels like so much fat, right? Ideally you want to have around 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbs. Since you’re not eating carbs where your fibers come from it is definitely hard to get enough and you’ll have some adverse effects if you don’t remedy that early on. Order Psyllium husks and find ways to work it in your food. It’s an easy way to get the fiber in!
I just wrote a post recently called Keto for Beginners. Check it out! 😊
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That’s exactly what I’m doing! I love it! I eat quite a bit of fiber so thankfully I haven’t needed those husks. I will have to check your post out! Thanks for reading 😀
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Here is my favorite resource for electrolytes while on Keto.
https://ketogains.com/2017/06/keto-flu-electrolyte-imbalances/
Protein also doesn’t turn into sugar as much as most people think. That being said 0.73 g/lb lean mass is what most scientific literature supports as enough for muscle gain or retention. I know getting accurate lean mass measurement is tricky, so either assume you are leaner than you think or allow some buffer if you think you have a good idea.
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That is a great article, thank you very much! I have been doing keto six weeks now and only got the keto flu once so I think I’m good! 😀
I’m sure my other readers will appreciate this as well.
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Looks like an awesome first day!
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Wow, I’ve been doing keto since the beginning of April! I didn’t even remember when I started because it’s so easy!
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Hello. How are you? I read your post and I have been trying to get going on the Keto diet. Just not sure where to get the counter or how to get started. I am glad its working out for you. If you know anyone who might be able to give me advice. That would be great.
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The counter? I’m not sure what a counter is. Keto is very easy! I’m happy to help and there are tons of websites with information.
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How are you feeling!? Looks like you are doing great! I never count my calories. Just listen to my body when I’m hungry to eat more healthy fats—tracking my macros to not go over on carbs or protein.
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That’s great! I am doing very well. I enjoy keto. It’s so easy! I’m glad it works for you too!
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YES! I Just feel so much better eating this way!!
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I agree! I’m glad it’s working for you too!
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I just started a week and a half ago. So far…so good.
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That’s great news! Keep up the good work!
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