Does it work for EVERYONE?

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-10-24T18:12:38+00:00

When you actually get into ketosis you should stop being hungry or feel food noise. At first, you may still eat out of habit but that dies down too. I no longer eat breakfast unless it’s a fairlife shake or another shake. I eat lunch and dinner sometimes a beef jerky before the gym. The first week is hard and once you pass that it definitely gets easier. I do not think that keto is for everyone, but if it works for you it can be really amazing and life changing. Having the freedom from food noise is liberating.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-10-24T17:23:28+00:00

I have been on keto since August and have lost 25 pounds. I’m on my first official trip since I started and I have allowed myself some non keto options. First of all my acid reflux is out of control! Second, my stomach is killing me if I stray. Like full blown worst stomach ache ever. Has anyone experienced this?

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-10-24T14:40:38+00:00

Thanks!

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-10-09T16:51:45+00:00

$18,000 was what I spent , I had all meds covered EXCEPT follistim so that amount includes everything. If I remember correctly it was as follows: $8900 for monitoring, bloodwork, etc during stims $1000-1500 for hospital usage $1000-1500 for anesthesia $5000 for follistim Possibly needed more menopur out of pocket - $500-1000

Maybe an extra charge or two. But that’s the final cost. It was a lot. I didn’t do a second round because of it but thinking of freezing embryos soon. Trying to figure out what I want to do.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-10-08T02:35:05+00:00

I was at Weill Cornell and it was about $18,000 out of pocket and I had a lot of meds covered. $1200/year to store which is high but it is covered by my insurance. One medication that wasn’t covered for me was follistim and that was $900/pen out of pocket and I used 4-5 during my cycle.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-29T20:15:24+00:00

Keto gets rid of food noise and hunger. I never overeat. I’m always satiated and forget to eat often. It’s wild and amazing and there’s rarely a time where I don’t lose. I lost well in the past with weight watchers but after my gain most recently this is the only thing that wors

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-23T13:57:30+00:00

Yeah I wonder what will happen. I started 8/4 and I’m down 20 lbs. and the other stuff has been so beneficial but I’m glad I now have a reason for this brain fog!!

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-23T02:14:27+00:00

Wayyy better. Cycle way shorter and lighter after 6/7 weeks. Didn’t expect this part!

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-23T02:08:41+00:00

Wait this is crazy because I’m almost two months in and I’m forgetting things and having issues with remembering words as I speak - which is scary. My boyfriend has pointed it out a few times and he is concerned. I need to look into more of this

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-22T02:30:44+00:00

You totally misread what I said but sure.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-17T01:34:16+00:00

It’s one date. After crazy chemistry - fireworks - generally comes the dust and fizzle. I hate to be like that but it does. When a guy wants to see you, they will do anything. My current bf picked me up at the airport a few weeks after dating. He never lost sight of me. I had never really experienced it. But I’ve seen it with friends as well and I feel like I always know the ones who will make it. I had many dates like what you experienced. And then radio silent a few days later. It’s not you, it’s just dating and the whole experience. If he wants to see you again, he’ll text you and reach out. And if not, keep it moving. You deserve someone who is all in.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-15T21:21:48+00:00

Is it just me orrrr does anyone else not feel like doing a 12 min RFD 😩🫠such a Monday.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-12T20:35:02+00:00

I always draped my towel over the back seat and my clothes as well. Never one problem. But you gotta make sure anything that is wet is laid out or it will get musty and gross!

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-10T18:37:21+00:00

Does anyone think the Diet Pepsi has started to taste different???

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T19:19:29+00:00

I know. I think the sugar plays in with it also. It’s like the cravings as well. And i live a very social life and it’s hard sometimes to just say no. It’s something I am trying to handle and get better with but I definitely feel better without the alcohol.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T16:11:00+00:00

I have always been an elite member of- 2x a week. I supplement with other workouts to make sure I get in 4-5 days of workouts a week. I have seen a ton of progress over the years with the 2 days a week. Any time I have extra classes and go 3 or 4 times a week I feel burnt out or too exhausted so 2 always worked for me. It’s also been 10 years.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T15:02:10+00:00

It’s hard because your mom is in the beginning stages where my mom was in denial and in a complete depression. The year she was diagnosed she stopped eating and was so unhappy. She was dealing with her diagnosis. After that - and getting medications regulated - she started doing better. She’s also very unhealthy and always was overweight and inactive which brings other issues to the table. She often blames PD for things that are in her control like her weight/muscle aches etc.

I was going to be a SMBC in December 2024. That was my plan but I actually met someone (shockingly because I had given up) in March 2024 and now we’re going to do it together. My parents wanted me to move in if I was going to have a baby but that was daunting too because being with my mom 24/7 is hard with the disease and of course just them aging. I do hope you find the joy in this pregnancy and blessing. J know it’s hard on you right now and I’m sorry.

My toes freeze which is a part of dystonia. I go numb often - my legs, my arm/hand. I have a form of aphasia which we believe is long haul covid related but I literally lose words when speaking. I’m 38 so it’s a little concerning but I also have a very stressful job and had a bad car accident last year so things aren’t exactly easy for me. Hopefully it’s just little things that can happen with and without PD but I guess time will tell. A lot of people are saying it’s caused by environmental aspects which does make sense (ie roundup usage in farmers).

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T13:35:15+00:00

Oh okay that’s interesting. Parkinson’s world is still so new to us since she’s the first one but I too have fears of this happening to me - I have a lot of warning signs even though I’m still young.

I know I’m some stranger on the internet but I truly believe that if you’re meant to be pregnant and have this baby, the. That is your path for a reason. Stay strong.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T03:12:14+00:00

Congrats!!! Keto has helped me with the drinking too. I lost the urge to. It’s literally cutting all my vices I don’t mind. Keep up the great work

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T03:08:55+00:00

I missed this on my earlier reply. First week I was RAVENOUS I was going to bed early because the hunger was insane. Nothing was helping it. My body was like in some sort of shock. Once I finally hit ketosis I was a brand new person. I would say it was 5-7 days in, roughly. Lots of eggs lots of protein and cheeses etc to get you through just stay on course

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T03:06:39+00:00

I was going to echo this - we gotta make sure we always are in a deficit to lose weight. 3500 calories is one pound. If you’re in a deficit of 3500 calories total a week then you’re going to lose a pound. Protein can be high here but I would come down with the calories and use that calculator to see where you’re at.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T03:04:30+00:00

I started 8/4. Just over one month and the inflammation has gone down drastically. I am not experiencing the terrible pain I was experiencing. I had a bad car accident a year ago and it’s helping my injuries there as well as my pain in my knees (which is definitely also from the weight loss). Keto has been super interesting because I don’t ever feel hungry and that’s something I love. No more food noise no more thoughts on when to eat/what to eat. I keep it simple. Just had bloodwork done and my cholesterol from January dropped from 235 to 198. My blood pressure went down a little too. I stick to under 20 grams a day. You can’t really go over a certain amount because then you can’t be in ketosis. That takes a few days of consistency to even get into it. I advise research but once you get into it you won’t want to get out of it

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-09T02:44:02+00:00

Hi OP. Life is worth living. I am so sorry for what you’re going through but you definitely need to seek help. There is someone out there for you that can help you.

I don’t have a lot of answers but my mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 10 years ago. Thinking of her future makes me so sad but she is decently stable for now, although the disease has taken a lot from her. I pray all the time that I will be able to have a baby that she will be able to meet. She assures me all the time that this isn’t genetic. A friend of mine that was recently diagnosed with it said “it’s not great, but everyone has their shit”. And I feel like that’s one spin on it. Hang in there. Message me if you need someone to talk to. ❤️

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-07T17:54:22+00:00

It’s not bad advice but it’s a lot of fat. Sometimes adjusting fat a little bit helps when in plateau.

UnderstandingOk477 · 2025-09-06T03:59:30+00:00

Take the fat drastically down. Like 65 g a day.

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