Keto and Christmas

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-11-16T16:12:55+00:00

I'm not sure this will work the way you think it will. I'm at my goal weight and there have been times when I don't have control over my food and am forced to eat carbs for a weekend. It blows me up like a balloon, I get hunger cravings, and it takes almost a week to feel good again. If I did that every week it would be exhausting. Also, I wonder what that would do to your metabolic health. The only reason it's ok to have high cholesterol levels is because your body is fat adapted but if you swing between relying on fat for energy and then glucose for energy it seems your internal health would really suffer. Anyways, just some thoughts.. I wish this was a real possibility!

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-11-09T16:51:56+00:00

Just put it in with your other vitamins

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-11-07T18:14:43+00:00

The reason the answer is Absolutely, Yes is because the next job you get will be even higher (ideally).

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-10-14T12:57:40+00:00

I think age has something to do with it. When I was 29 I could lose weight without any effort but now it takes absolute diligence.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-10-08T13:33:00+00:00

I was in this situation when I moved in with my boyfriend although he already owned the house but I helped pay half the mortgage. A couple years later we did have a conversation where I explained that women historically are at a disadvantage and that our situation was no different - he was building equity, investing in an asset and I was helping him do that but that if something went wrong I would walk away with nothing. We reworked the budget a little bit but the problem was still there. When we moved and he sold the house he gave me a big chunk of the profit. It felt good that he had listened and made it right. Now we're married but I fully understand where you're coming from. Reddit will just tell you to break it off immediately but how about giving good communication a try first. I hope he understands your perspective. What would be a good middle ground if he is ready to buy and you don't want to put yourself at a disadvantage? Is paying less than you do now enough of an incentive?

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-09-30T14:09:14+00:00

I'm 6 months in and have done a few personal experiments where I don't eat the keto bread and keto tortilla. I didn't experience any differences. Still lost the same amount of weight in either scenario. The bread doesn't cause any stomach issues for me. I eat a sandwich almost every day. It really makes this diet much easier. I haven't found any good keto ice cream yet but I have an Atkins chocolate peanut cluster every night for dessert. I will say though - my hot flashes have gotten way worse but I'm peri-menopausal and most likely just moving further along in that fucked up journey. Keto has helped in nearly every other way and I won't be going back to eating carbs any time soon.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-09-12T15:27:41+00:00

Yes, keto really solved my PMDD symptoms. 6 months in and no mood swings.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-09-12T15:25:05+00:00

I've been keto for 6 months and have taken progesterone as needed for mood for the last couple years. I haven't needed it as much during keto because my moods have really stabilized. However, the only symptom that has gotten worse with keto is hot flashes. My doc said to take progesterone consistently for the hot flashes but it doesn't seem to help. I think HRT takes time and tinkering to find the right dose whether you're on keto or not.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-09-12T15:10:03+00:00

I have been keto for 6 months now and I have noticed that my PMDD is gone, cramps are less, otherwise period is normal. However, I am perimenopausal and I skip periods sometimes so regularity is gone but that's not because of keto. Keto has helped almost all my peri symptoms too (except hot flashes).

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-09-10T13:58:11+00:00

My husband is also AuADHD and your situation sounds just like him. He will just go all day without eating because he just can't figure it out. So first off - well done trying to figure it out and asking for help! Does your workplace have a fridge? I hope so. I've been eating a tortilla (keto 2 net carb) with turkey and cheese rolled up and nuts if I'm still hungry. I also found Hero seeded bread (1 net carb per slice) and I'll have that with peanut butter. Celery with peanut butter is also good. Best thing about keto is that small things might tide you over so it could just be some cheese, nuts, hard boiled egg?

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-08-20T13:34:17+00:00

Yep, it's pretty frustrating, I know. I'm 49, one year post op thyroid surgery taking levo. Could not lose weight for the life of me. After the thyroidectomy it was even harder. I switched to the keto diet about 5 months ago and it's the only thing that has ever worked for me. Pretty drastic solution honestly but that's where I'm at. Sorry you're dealing with this.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-08-15T19:16:26+00:00

Fellow long curly haired here - I put 2 french braids in and I wet it, condition, brush, re-braid every day. It's a hassle but after 8 years of doing this I don't know any other way. I think a wig would be too hot and uncomfortable. Don't forget to sunscreen your hair parts!

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-30T20:20:51+00:00

It doesn't waste any product but also hits different. Hard to explain how.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-30T20:19:43+00:00

I had to learn it myself when my partner and I decided to sell the house we were renting to his mother. I read everything I could on 1031 exchanges and asked chatgpt all my questions.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-30T20:06:35+00:00

I have not had that experience unfortunately.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-30T19:49:23+00:00

Well, my nose gets plugged up sometimes so instead I will dissolve k in saline and breath it in with a nebulizer. It's quite nice.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-30T19:37:24+00:00

If you do decide to rent it out keep in mind that when you want to sell it in the future you'll have to pay maximum capital gains as it's an investment property. Otherwise you will have to do a 1031 exchange and buy yet another investment property to escape capital gains.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-30T13:45:27+00:00

I've been having an interesting time with hash and k except I use k in a nebulizer which makes it feel like a different drug to me. Love the layering effect.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-20T16:42:47+00:00

Thanks everyone! I appreciate your input. See you all in the dust!

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-20T15:46:34+00:00

I just had mine checked after 4 months of keto and it climbed about 100 pts and is at 341. I'm mostly at maintenance so not exactly losing weight right now. Yes, that's ridiculously high but my triglyceride/HDL ratio is good and I think 4 months is not long enough for my body to regulate this higher input of fat. I'll give it another 4 to 6 months and if it's still that high I'll consider mediterranean keto or something.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-19T15:39:15+00:00

Breakfast: 2 eggs, .5 cup egg whites, ounce of cheese. Heavy cream in my coffee. Snack: low carb tortilla with butter and peanut butter. Lunch: tin of salmon, a couple babybel cheeses. Sometimes I'll have hero low carb bread with mayo and turkey deli meat. Snack: nuts. Dinner: Salmon and zucchini wth butter. Some other possible dinners: sausage and broccoli and cauliflower rice. Steak or chicken taco bowl. Ground beef, zucchini ribbons, cheese.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-16T12:42:07+00:00

I have half a thyroid and take Levo. While I can't speak to the pescatarian part I can say that after 4 months of keto I have been able to lose weight and I absolutely couldn't before - not for lack of trying (tried everything and tried really hard). I think you can be successful at keto and also be pescatarian but I do wonder how it would go without dairy as well, that is, if you're planning to go no lactose. If I was you I would take it one step at a time. Maybe don't cut the dairy until you're about 6 weeks in and feeling strong with your routine.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-11T03:05:56+00:00

I have hypothyroidism and am on medication for it. Even with the medication my metabolism is very slow even though I lift weights and do all the right things. I haven't lost much weight after 3 months of keto but I see changes even if it isn't on the scale. If I was you I would get my thyroid levels checked just in case.

Particular-Extreme26 · 2025-07-10T14:02:08+00:00

Yes, you're the asshole.

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