This past weekend I did a 89 hour fasting. I was starving. The thing about fasting that even after you're done you can't exactly go straight to normal eating. Some of the symptoms follow. I feel like I did a fairly good job breaking my fast, it only caused a 2-pound increase. The main symptom... Continue Reading →
22 pounds lost!
I am proud to say that I have lost 22 pounds in 81 days! I am so excited I feel like I have finally figured it out. As of right now; I fast, follow the keto diet, and I take a probiotic/digestive enzyme. I have to say the probiotic/digestive enzyme is a real game changer... Continue Reading →
The End of Unrequited Love
When I was 21 years old, I met a boy in class. We embarked on a roller coaster of emotions that would span over eight years—a cycle of ending things and becoming friends, on and off. I wish to share this story because I believe it holds a valuable lesson: not to sacrifice for someone... Continue Reading →
Not In Ketosis
About a week ago I went camping. I only ate keto-friendly food but I had a lot of the keto bread. It definitely caused stomach issues. When I got back last weekend I did "cheat" but nothing too bad. During the week I followed my normal keto diet that I was doing. Though I didn't... Continue Reading →
I’m shocked…
Well, I am shocked but at the same time, I'm thrilled. I woke up then weighed myself and noticed I lost 2 pounds. I'm at a new weight loss of 16 pounds in two months. This is a new record for me. It took me 3 months to lose that much the first time. I'm... Continue Reading →
It Was My Gut
Cliff note - I'm on keto to lose weight...blah, blah, blah... Anyway, I've noticed this trend of mine. I'll lose weight for the first 6 weeks of keto but then I'll really struggle staying on keto. I learned about gut microbiome a tad more and really learned that my gut plays a manage role in... Continue Reading →
KETO, PCOS, Gut Microbiome
Recently, I've been back on the Keto diet. It seems to be the best diet for my body. Unfortunately, the past week I've been having major stomach issues. It's been awful. I did cheat but I really don't want to. I also noticed that my stomach felt a tad better with carbs but when I... Continue Reading →
Counting Calories Matters
If you've read my blog in the past then you know I hated counting calories. I felt it never helped me lose weight and made me feel deprived and restricted. I'm on my third go of the Keto diet and I'm loving it, to be honest. 14 pounds lost in 32 days is a huge... Continue Reading →
30 Days of Keto – Feb thru March
I have managed to lose 13 pounds in one month of keto. I'm over the moon excited. I'm hoping next month I lose between 4 and 8 lbs more. Goals I followed Eat only keto-friendly food Count calories Strive to eat less than 1500 calories (making sure to have my macros good) That's it, nothing... Continue Reading →
No Contact Rule
Recently, I had a friend of mine really upset me. It was the last straw for me. He tried to gaslight, disrespect me, and I caught him blatantly ignoring me. I've known this friend for over eight years. I've posted about him before. I've had issues like this every year for eight long years. I... Continue Reading →
a Friend or Foe 