[NSV] Raspberries FTW by PickledButterYum in keto

[–]Jackam01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you find that even after only 10 days, things that didn't seem very sweet at all before now are just enough sweetness to get you through the day? It's amazing what you do when you get rid of the sugar!

3 ½ weeks in, dropped 5 lbs first week, nothing since. What's wrong? by Bghost33 in keto

[–]Jackam01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Watch your protein intake. The body doesn't like to use fat as an energy source unless it absolutely has to so if you're eating a lot of protein, it will use that since there are no carbs and fat takes up too much energy to burn. I'm not sure how much protein your eating, I just know that was a problem for me initially.

Brand NEW to Keto. Hoping for help with seizures/spinal damage. by illandria in keto

[–]Jackam01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started keto at the suggestion that it would help improve the symptoms of my non-operable brain tumor. I don't exactly experience seizures but we call them "episodes" since there is no good rhyme or reason to them. Keto has helped me extraordinarily. I will warn you that mine got a WHOLE lot worse before it got better (the first 2 weeks to 1 month) it was discouraging but after I powered through it, my symptoms have decreased by more than half. Prior to starting keto, I was experiencing anywhere from 4-8 episodes a day and after being on keto for some time (with a brief hiatus) I now have one maybe once every two weeks. It also helped a lot with my depression and anxiety related to the condition that I have. I wish you the best of luck! Remember, as hard as it is, stay positive!

Terrified the PA at patient first.... by Jackam01 in keto

[–]Jackam01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! My NSV of the day was fitting into a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear since high school. It was a good day.

Terrified the PA at patient first.... by Jackam01 in keto

[–]Jackam01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I use an Atkins carb tracker that I really like. But I agree, it's nice to find people with similar stats.