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New low and a dietary change

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by John

Wow, 157.6lbs – I have not weighed this since high school. So I have been thinking about next steps with my nutritional plan and I do not feel Keto is a good idea for long term for a few reasons. constipation.  For me at least it has been too much effort to simply poo regularly…

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General updates

Posted on January 16, 2022January 16, 2022 by John

I have been pretty busy at work so I wanted to be sure to do a quick check-in on all I am doing:   Keto: nothing particular to report.  Still keeping to it.  Probably should not snack as much, but it is within moderation.  I could go for a nice crispy french fry but otherwise…

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Psyllium Husk Powder works

Posted on December 25, 2021December 31, 2021 by John

So the last 2 days I started adding a little psyllium husk powder to my morning electrolyte drink since a colleague reminded me that can help with constipation from the keto diet.  Ironically I already had it on hand since I had purchased it with the expectation I may need it.  I had forgotten about…

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Keto Progress/Report

Posted on December 19, 2021January 9, 2022 by John

I shared my findings to date on my keto journey with some colleagues who share an interest in personal transformation and growth. So I am sharing a portion of that below since it would be relevant here… —- I had been learning about this diet off and on for quite some time but it took…

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Intermittent Fasting Update

Posted on December 3, 2021January 8, 2022 by John

Wow been a week already – time flies when one is busy! So I have not been having breakfast and mostly I get by until lunch without hunger.  Even when I DO get hungry it passes quickly with a drink of water.  Sometimes I make some matcha green tea but mostly my first tea/caffeine is…

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C is for Constipation

Posted on November 23, 2021January 8, 2022 by John

TMI but something I should record.  I recall reading this was something that can happen and it seemed to creep up on me.  I started taking an electrolyte drink since that is supposed to help with retaining liquid.  I have also been waking up with dry mouth.  With keto, electrolyte imbalances can happen since the…

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Lack of hunger and Bullet Proof Tea

Posted on November 16, 2021January 8, 2022 by John

I have noticed something interesting with hunger.  When it gets close to a meal time I habitually start to prepare food and I find myself questioning, am I really hungry?  For me this is especially curious since I am always hungry and snacking.  “Second breakfast” as long been a thing for me.  But now I…

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Slow burn

Posted on November 14, 2021January 8, 2022 by John

One thing I have noticed after a week on full keto, is a difference in energy availability.  This weekend I did a lot of hiking with a lot of climbing up steep hills, and my legs would start to feel tired, but then I would feel like I had enough energy but it was just…

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Keto Checkin

Posted on November 13, 2021January 8, 2022 by John

Weight: 177.6 lb, so lost a pound basically. Diet going well.  I do feel a little sluggish at times, like when hiking or before bed, but nothing horrible really. Worst of it was maybe thursday, I could not stay awake to my usual bed time and went to bed early a few times this week….

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Started Keto!

Posted on November 9, 2021January 8, 2022 by John

Well I officially started the ketogenic diet. I have stocked up on needed essentials and now it is just a matter of fully committing so I can see how it feels for me,  I did not feel much of a change so far during my transition, although I have been feeling a bit more ready…

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