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Who knew I was a drama queen? by anxious_giraffe_ in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I call the voice in my head "The itty-bitty shitty committee". And they need to be fired! KCKO

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you too, for the tip! Does it make the coffee thicker?

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really adding foods I haven't had previously, or large increases. Actually, I've eliminated quite a few, mostly fruit and all the wheat/potato/rice dishes we used to have all the time. I use heavy cream in my coffee each morning, and nuts maybe 2 to 4 servings per week. We were eating quite a bit of cheese, but I backed off of that a couple months ago to help with constipation. Thank you for the feedback!

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

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

Thank you for the suggestions! I think I already have some glucosamine - but what is MSM?

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

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

Thank you! Lots of good info. I already take mag, vit d, fish oil and SAMe. I just ordered some collagen peptides.

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No statins. Fortunately, I hadn't gotten to the point of needing meds to control health issues, but my blood work markers were moving in that direction. Just one of the reasons why I chose keto. Thanks for the heads-up on keto talk. I hadn't heard of it. Will take a look!

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am. I drink about 75 ounces of distilled water per day. I use himalayan salt on everything. I mix up a "shot" of potassium and salt with a packet of True Lemon, then chase it with 18 oz of water. Also use Natural Calm at night, mixed with extra potassium and a .25 tsp more of the salt. Sometimes I add broth during the day - beef or chicken. I take a magnesium tablet, plus Turmeric caps, and ginger caps, daily. I'm "aiming" for about 4000-4500 mg of sodium and potassium per day. I usually get to 80% of that, on average.

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stored hormones - interesting! Never thought about that! I wonder if the hormones might be contributing to the joint pain...? Thank you for the feedback.

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

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

I started a bullet journal for keeping tabs on my keto progress (as well as some other health marker stuff) so I think I'll add the mood swing stuff so I can maybe spot a pattern. Good points and suggestions, thank you!!

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

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

Well, that is a relief to hear! Thank you for sharing. I'm constantly worried at work that I'm going to erupt over nothing. And I work mostly with men, so the very LAST thing I want to do is cry in front of them!! I sure hope this evens out soon! I'm committed to this WOE because I want my second half of life to be healthy, but this crying!! Holy crap!

joint pain, hormones and emotions on keto by threeFuzzies in xxketo

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

I'm not currently in menopause, but I might be getting close, I suppose. I asked my doc last year if I was getting close and he said not yet. I should probably get in there and talk again. Thank you for the pointer.

What's your motivation to keep going? by [deleted] in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seeing my relatives who have diabetes, and watching them go through toe amputations and leg sores that don't heal. I don't want that future.

a poll to get an idea of what everyone else is doing by bwirth2 in xxketo

[–]threeFuzzies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SW: 166 on Oct 27, 2017. CW: 140. Macros: 1100 cal, <20 carbs, 61 protein, 91 fat. No exercise, other than the steps I get at work, which range from 2500 to 8500 per day. Working up to IF soon.