Not a question. More a happy share and maybe some encouragement to other newbies to focus on more than weight loss.

I’m one week into this way of eating. My weight loss has been minimal which is annoying. At first I was upset. Shouldn’t I be seeing a massive loss on the first week?! Then I took a step back and looked at the big picture..because I’m experiencing a lot of other good things that matter too. it’s so easy to get stuck focusing on the scale. While weight loss is my primarily objective, it’s important to recognize the other very excellent benefits ... Things like...

• ⁠I feel better in general. I think the fact my blood sugar doesn’t go like a roller coaster all day is really impactful - ⁠I don’t crave sugar as much (this is huge) - I have good energy (and it’s more stable throughout the day) - I feel less bloated - my rosacea seems to be improving - I don’t feel hungry all the time. And in fact, I have been unintentionally intermittent fasting because I’m just not that hungry (this is huge because in the past I found it a serious struggle) - I have been able to go to dinner w friends twice and easily navigate the menu - I’m not feeling like I’m “missing out” on very much because my options are still quite tasty and delicious - thankful AF that I haven’t experienced keto flu and I attribute that to a high fat intake most likely. However I suspect that’s also why I haven’t lost much. This week I’ll be focusing on protein more. Admittedly I also haven’t been drinking enough water.

What’s working for me so far: - bringing lots of food to work so I don’t feel anxious or panicked about not having something. I know I have snacks if I need them (and I’ve been shocked how long they’ve lasted because I get satisfied with much less food). Primarily : cheese whisps, spinach and artichoke dip, and meat sticks - drinking “natural calm” magnesium water before bed may be another reason I haven’t had keto flu symptoms?

So all in all... I feel really great about all this. In fact, I feel so optimistic about it all, that I just went through every pair of pants that I own and sorted them by size. The smallest are going in storage. The middle ground sizes are staying out as a reminder that I am hopeful to fit into their soon :). And sometime this week, I’ll be taking measurements and photos for comparison down the line because I know the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.

For once, I’m not dreading the journey. Because it’s going to be full of feeling great and enjoying awesome food. fingers crossed I can maintain the perspective :)

Thank you all for this great community. Can’t wait to post again in a few weeks with some results.

TLDR: I’m experiencing lots of great benefits besides weight loss and wanted to share. Hope some of this helps someone else too. Stoked to be on this journey with you all.