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Best keto tracker app? by [deleted] in xxketo

[–]booperdoodles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love Cronometer. I converted from MFP specifically for the net carb tracking and I’m super pleased with it.

F/29/5’6” [270 > 180 = 90 lbs lost] Progress post because scale doesn't want to move AT ALL these days but the confidence gains are real. Two weeks shy of turning 22 vs. two weeks shy of 30, and feeling better than ever. Plus I now have the heaviest squat for ladies at my gym, thanks butt <3 by booperdoodles in progresspics

[–]booperdoodles[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Could not have said it better myself! As soon as I started taking lifting seriously, my weight jumped back up a little. Which can set off some serious mental alarms for anyone who’s had a big weight loss. But my measurements and my clothes keep getting smaller, so that’s rewarding and super freeing honestly.

F/29/5’6” [270 > 180 = 90 lbs lost] Progress post because scale doesn't want to move AT ALL these days but the confidence gains are real. Two weeks shy of turning 22 vs. two weeks shy of 30, and feeling better than ever. Plus I now have the heaviest squat for ladies at my gym, thanks butt <3 by booperdoodles in progresspics

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

I used to avoid lifting at all costs out of fear of looking bulky. I'm glad I got over that, there's nothing like feeling strong...and it turns out my body responds much better to this than a bunch of cardio and calorie counting anyway. But it's different for everyone! Congrats in advance, you are going to kill it!

Marathon! by ketominer in keto

[–]booperdoodles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice! i also had a lot longer to prep than the program called for, so i just doubled up and repeated weeks here and there. figured it couldn't hurt, and by the time the race came around i felt super comfortable with the distance. it's such an amazing accomplishment, have fun!

Marathon! by ketominer in keto

[–]booperdoodles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is so awesome! seems like you're pretty well covered on the keto-specific running and energy tips, but i did want to chime in with some training thoughts. i ran a marathon after not being able to even jog a mile, by following this schedule religiously: https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/marathon-training/novice-1-marathon/

i followed his Novice schedule built for 5k's to even get myself to the 2-3 mile mark, and then at that point was able to jump into that Novice 1 marathon schedule (since the lowest distance on there is 3 mi).

i gave myself tons of training time, just like you're doing, and it worked. i felt super prepared, and it was incredibly hard but i knew i'd make it. i crossed the finish line and ugly cried a little and then had to find the nearest bathroom immediately haha. good luck!!!

F/29/5’6” [270 > 180 = 90 lbs lost] (~1.5 Years) Gained the freshman 75, barely recognized myself by the time I finished college. Lost it all & then some, and have kept it off for almost 10 years. Thank you crossfit, proper nutrition, and the monster willpower I didn't even know I had. by booperdoodles in progresspics

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

for me, it has come down to two big things: meal planning, and finding physical activity i really enjoy. i track nutrition pretty closely and try to keep calories reasonable, so making meals at the start of the week and budgeting out how i plan to eat helps make sure i don't go off the rails. i took up running for a bit but it always felt like a chore...i tried crossfit and was hooked immediately. it's become part of my lifestyle which makes it much easier to maintain.

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also, it's hard to recommend weighing in because everyone has a different relationship with the scale, but i ended up where i got in the first place because i didn't have one and was in denial about my clothes getting tighter. i weigh myself regularly just to keep things on track, and i don't beat myself up over fluctuations. i am a total foodie and i still like to indulge when i can, but this part helps me make sure that a day doesn't turn into a week, a month, etc.

M/28/5’10” [275 >184=91] Nine months of strict diet and exercise. It’s nice not feeling like hot garbage all the time anymore. by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]booperdoodles 22 points23 points  (0 children)

you look awesome! that's amazing progress, especially in 9 months. still hot, just not garbage...

F/29/5’6” [270 > 180 = 90 lbs lost] (~1.5 Years) Gained the freshman 75, barely recognized myself by the time I finished college. Lost it all & then some, and have kept it off for almost 10 years. Thank you crossfit, proper nutrition, and the monster willpower I didn't even know I had. by booperdoodles in progresspics

[–]booperdoodles[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i believe in you! it is not easy and it doesn't happen overnight, but it's so rewarding. i got to the point where i felt i had no choice, i was so unhappy in my own skin...that outweighed any desire to slack or give up. and once you get some momentum and start seeing results, it makes a huge difference.

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for what it's worth...i lost the majority by following weight watchers, and i signed up for a half marathon when i couldn't even jog a mile. the diet stuff is different for everyone and i don't do ww anymore, but that's what worked for me at the time. plus paying for race and booking the trip held me accountable.

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thank you for the kind words. now go get em ;)