Greetings to one and all and a Happy Thanksgiving.
On May 7th I weighed 280 pounds, wore a size 42-44 pant when I started the Ketogenic diet. Unlike many people I did not experience the "Keto Flu" and I think the main reason I didn't was the amount of water I drank. I have been in the habit of drinking almost a full gallon of water every day for many years. Also, I started every day with the same meal, bacon and sausage. So, I was in taking lots of sodium too. Anyway, I started with three meals a day and after about 2-3 weeks I started feeling better and I could see the weight loss in my face. The biggest surprise was that my psoriasis started to disappear. Matter of fact, it completely disappeared in most places and in other places, about 90% of it disappeared.
I started IF, 16-8, about 3 weeks into my Keto journey and finally was doing OMAD by the end of July. Like most people, I watched a ton of YouTube video's and read a lot of information. But, I was pretty strict Keto until August. After that, I didn't feel bad about eating a fairly normal Sunday lunch with my parents. Then Monday, I would start the Keto plan all over again.
Outside of the week plus we went on vacation (a cruise and visit to new Orleans) I have been pretty much Keto the entire time. About the middle of October, we started doing Keto through the week and relaxed on the weekend but OMAD all esxcept Sunday. Like many people, I experimented a lot. Went through a few weeks of doing a combo of Keto and the Fast Diet but I see that more of a maintenance thing for the future. I no longer use MCT Oil and things along that line because for me, at this point, I'm not worried about expelling Ketones as I was a couple of months ago. (I used to test myself at least 3 times a week)
This past Tuesday when I stepped on the scale, I weighed 199.3. I was finally under 200 pounds for the first time in YEARS and this was probably the first time my wife has seen me under 200 pounds since we married nearly 25 years ago.
I feel good. I don't go hungry and for me Keto has worked great. Couple of things that really helped me; My wife joined me on this journey and she has lost over 30 pounds so far. That is a big deal, support. I normally eat 1/2 cup of macadamia nuts and 1/4 cup of walnuts after supper that give me my healthy fats (Omega 3 too) and keeps my satisfied until my next meal 23 hours later. I have also used Apple Cider Vinegar, turmeric, and I drink Dr. Berg's potassium drink many days after I work out. BY THE WAY, that has mostly consisted of walking on a treadmill. Once I lose a few more pounds, i will start back doing weights again. My goal is 160-170 by the end of tax season (April 15th)
But, this has never been a forever thing for me. I enjoy too many different foods and just will not do without to stay strict Keto long term, day in and day out. I think we have settled on Keto through the week and whatever we want on the weekends, but, still do OMAD except on Sunday's. Of course, if we have an event during the week, I no longer feel bad about partaking and will just restart the next day. Such as today, Thanksgiving, I think being off sugar has been the biggest win for me and has impacted my health more than anything else.
So, my encouragement isn to experiment. There are too many people that have beliefs you must do this or you must do that. But every body if different so just experiment. I would encourage a low carb and no sugar diet though but be consistent. I do believe OMAD works and works well in many area's, among those of course weight loss. But like anything else, you need to do it right. I doubt you could eat a double quarter pounder with cheese, large fry, large coke, and a large DQ Blizzard every day. Maybe you could but I don't think it would be good for you. But, ask questions, experiment, and more than anything, THINK LONG TERM. We often look at it in the way, I must lose weight when in reality it should be, I must get healthy. The weight loss will occur off you do that IMO.
So, thanks for this great web site and forum. I love reading the success stories and I do learn from so many people. Keep them coming please.
On May 7th I weighed 280 pounds, wore a size 42-44 pant when I started the Ketogenic diet. Unlike many people I did not experience the "Keto Flu" and I think the main reason I didn't was the amount of water I drank. I have been in the habit of drinking almost a full gallon of water every day for many years. Also, I started every day with the same meal, bacon and sausage. So, I was in taking lots of sodium too. Anyway, I started with three meals a day and after about 2-3 weeks I started feeling better and I could see the weight loss in my face. The biggest surprise was that my psoriasis started to disappear. Matter of fact, it completely disappeared in most places and in other places, about 90% of it disappeared.
I started IF, 16-8, about 3 weeks into my Keto journey and finally was doing OMAD by the end of July. Like most people, I watched a ton of YouTube video's and read a lot of information. But, I was pretty strict Keto until August. After that, I didn't feel bad about eating a fairly normal Sunday lunch with my parents. Then Monday, I would start the Keto plan all over again.
Outside of the week plus we went on vacation (a cruise and visit to new Orleans) I have been pretty much Keto the entire time. About the middle of October, we started doing Keto through the week and relaxed on the weekend but OMAD all esxcept Sunday. Like many people, I experimented a lot. Went through a few weeks of doing a combo of Keto and the Fast Diet but I see that more of a maintenance thing for the future. I no longer use MCT Oil and things along that line because for me, at this point, I'm not worried about expelling Ketones as I was a couple of months ago. (I used to test myself at least 3 times a week)
This past Tuesday when I stepped on the scale, I weighed 199.3. I was finally under 200 pounds for the first time in YEARS and this was probably the first time my wife has seen me under 200 pounds since we married nearly 25 years ago.
I feel good. I don't go hungry and for me Keto has worked great. Couple of things that really helped me; My wife joined me on this journey and she has lost over 30 pounds so far. That is a big deal, support. I normally eat 1/2 cup of macadamia nuts and 1/4 cup of walnuts after supper that give me my healthy fats (Omega 3 too) and keeps my satisfied until my next meal 23 hours later. I have also used Apple Cider Vinegar, turmeric, and I drink Dr. Berg's potassium drink many days after I work out. BY THE WAY, that has mostly consisted of walking on a treadmill. Once I lose a few more pounds, i will start back doing weights again. My goal is 160-170 by the end of tax season (April 15th)
But, this has never been a forever thing for me. I enjoy too many different foods and just will not do without to stay strict Keto long term, day in and day out. I think we have settled on Keto through the week and whatever we want on the weekends, but, still do OMAD except on Sunday's. Of course, if we have an event during the week, I no longer feel bad about partaking and will just restart the next day. Such as today, Thanksgiving, I think being off sugar has been the biggest win for me and has impacted my health more than anything else.
So, my encouragement isn to experiment. There are too many people that have beliefs you must do this or you must do that. But every body if different so just experiment. I would encourage a low carb and no sugar diet though but be consistent. I do believe OMAD works and works well in many area's, among those of course weight loss. But like anything else, you need to do it right. I doubt you could eat a double quarter pounder with cheese, large fry, large coke, and a large DQ Blizzard every day. Maybe you could but I don't think it would be good for you. But, ask questions, experiment, and more than anything, THINK LONG TERM. We often look at it in the way, I must lose weight when in reality it should be, I must get healthy. The weight loss will occur off you do that IMO.
So, thanks for this great web site and forum. I love reading the success stories and I do learn from so many people. Keep them coming please.