My main meal

I've found that the easiest way to go about this (low) no carb craziness is to always have a snack pack of almonds with me. It settles my stomach for a while and tastes great. There have been days where I only eat almonds.  I realize it seems a bit extreme,  but I don't feel hungry all too often during the day. I've been working on only eating when im hungry.  That alone as allowed to be wearing size 16 jeans today. I was in a loose size 18 when I started trying to enter ketosis.  I  still don't think I'm in ketosis, but I'm liking where this 'trying' has gotten me.

I just need to remember to stay strong when the carbs start calling.

Simplicity

Dinner tonight

Cauliflower pizza. Its so delicious and under ten grams of carbs in total.  Two pieces and I'm stuffed. Great recipie to make any day of the week.

Reassurance

I was feeling down about this whole thing last night.  I felt like I had given up-all I had done was stop at Chipotle after a stressful work day. I got a salad with chicken , black beans and rice.  It may not be the most keto friendly dinner,  but it wasn't too off plan, and it was delicious.

Anyway,  in decided to check my weight as an incentive.  I've lost about 8 lbs since I've been trying this.  I know I'm not yet in ketosis,  but seeing that there is some progress makes me feel great and re energized. 

I can do this. Nothing is holding me back.

Simplicity

Breakfast

I discovered something delicious today- Hard boiled eggs with avocado.  Not only is it tasty, its easy to make and extremely keto friendly. 

Yesterday was my first day really sticking to the plan. I basically only ate almonds and my morning coffee. I had water throughout the day to make sure I was hydrated.  There wasn't a single point in the day when I felt hungry, which surprised me, but hey, I'm okay with that.
Today, I'm planning on eating similarly.  ive had my eggs and avocado, and I have a bag of walnuts in my bag for work. Walnuts have some carbs, but not too many. I just need to make sure im only having 1/4 of a cup of them.

I'm feeling good about this.

Simplicity

Temptation

I love my boss and all, but really?  I dont need to stare at these for thirty minutes when I'm trying to be good. 29g of carbs for three of them. Not okay...

Keto Food Pyramid

Image from http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=132598293&page=1

^^ a great post on the keto diet and how to start

Fun fact: this is what you can use to check if you're in ketosis. I'm going to buy some in the next day or two. :) KETOSTIX STRIPS 2880 50 EACH

Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life

       Alright, it's cheesy. Does that really matter? A bit about myself- I'm starting college this fall (in 48 days) which also happens to be the day I become a legal adult. It's a big year. I'm reinventing myself- at least on the outside. I've always been over the "ideal" weight. No, I'm not obese, but I'm no longer comfortable with where I am. That's probably the most difficult thing for me. For the past four years, I've been that confident girl who is sometimes almost conceited. I know very well that I can get obnoxious, but I feel like you have to love yourself before anyone else can love you. On that note, I have an amazing boyfriend who I've been with for three years. Every moment with him is simply amazing. He recently began a diet which allowed him to drop almost 20 lbs in 2 weeks. Sure, I'm proud of him, but it got me to feel gross about myself. I've decided to join him in this 'Keto Diet'. The idea is that you don't eat carbs for a while and your body goes into ketosis. As I understand, that is when there is no glycogen in your system for your body to burn for energy so your body starts burning the existing fat. That is what causes people to lose so much weight so quickly. Foods you can eat include proteins, nuts, and other healthy fats. any carbs you consume should be from veggies. There are of course limitations on the vegetables you can have, which seems odd to someone who's always thought of veggies as one of the healthiest foods. No carrots- that's what I know I'll have issues with. Regardless, this is my plan. I'm currently in the process of getting my body into ketosis, which I'm doing by not eating until 6 o'clock today, and then not eating carbs or fruit for the next while. I should be in ketosis in a few days, and then I can progress with eating nuts and proteins as my primary food sources. This blog will be my outlet on the events of my days, how I'm doing, motivation I find, etc.
     I want to better my health so I no longer feel uncomfortable when my boyfriend puts him arms around my stomach. I want to wear shorts without worrying about if my leg is jiggling. Losing weight- this is a promise to myself.

Simplicity.