LarlaB Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I posted here back in Feb or March about needing to lose weight after knee surgery, depression and high stress that resulted in a large weight gain. I had previously done LCHF but couldn't mentally handle the intense feeling of doing it again- at least the ketosis version. A couple of people here encouraged me to take a more moderate low-carb approach....I would link to the thread but couldn't find it in the search LOL Anyway- THANK YOU. It was the right perspective at the right time. I didn't think it would work and that only super low carb would work, but it did. Its been slow going but consistent enough that I'm exhaling a bit.Since April I've lost 15lbs and have 15 more to go by Christmas. I've been eating reduced calories and very low carb, but not ketosis low (50-75g range) so it hasn't felt hard. It seems to be low enough that I'm not having constant cravings but high enough (generally) that I am not feeling the brain fog/keto flu. I have been walking a lot and doing some knee rehab work on the elliptical, but relying solely on my fork to give me the loss (I'm a massage therapist, so pretty in shape as I have a very physically demanding job). It feels very doable and maintainable too as its not extreme- which is what I needed, psychologically. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I posted here back in Feb or March about needing to lose weight after knee surgery, depression and high stress that resulted in a large weight gain. I had previously done LCHF but couldn't mentally handle the intense feeling of doing it again- at least the ketosis version. A couple of people here encouraged me to take a more moderate low-carb approach....I would link to the thread but couldn't find it in the search LOL Anyway- THANK YOU. It was the right perspective at the right time. I didn't think it would work and that only super low carb would work, but it did. Its been slow going but consistent enough that I'm exhaling a bit. Since April I've lost 15lbs and have 15 more to go by Christmas. I've been eating reduced calories and very low carb, but not ketosis low (50-75g range) so it hasn't felt hard. It seems to be low enough that I'm not having constant cravings but high enough (generally) that I am not feeling the brain fog/keto flu. I have been walking a lot and doing some knee rehab work on the elliptical, but relying solely on my fork to give me the loss (I'm a massage therapist, so pretty in shape as I have a very physically demanding job). It feels very doable and maintainable too as its not extreme- which is what I needed, psychologically. That is awesome. I am impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I'm glad you found the right fit. Awesome job in your consistency! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Congratulations on your success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Wow. You rock, girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Way to Go! You are doing great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Awesome! Great job! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Good job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Congratulations, Larla!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Palmer Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I posted here back in Feb or March about needing to lose weight after knee surgery, depression and high stress that resulted in a large weight gain. I had previously done LCHF but couldn't mentally handle the intense feeling of doing it again- at least the ketosis version. A couple of people here encouraged me to take a more moderate low-carb approach....I would link to the thread but couldn't find it in the search LOL Anyway- THANK YOU. It was the right perspective at the right time. I didn't think it would work and that only super low carb would work, but it did. Its been slow going but consistent enough that I'm exhaling a bit. Since April I've lost 15lbs and have 15 more to go by Christmas. I've been eating reduced calories and very low carb, but not ketosis low (50-75g range) so it hasn't felt hard. It seems to be low enough that I'm not having constant cravings but high enough (generally) that I am not feeling the brain fog/keto flu. I have been walking a lot and doing some knee rehab work on the elliptical, but relying solely on my fork to give me the loss (I'm a massage therapist, so pretty in shape as I have a very physically demanding job). It feels very doable and maintainable too as its not extreme- which is what I needed, psychologically. That's great @LarlaB. It's an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Awesome, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 YaY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Awesome! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 That is so encouraging... and awesome!! congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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