Saturday, June 29, 2013

Ketogenic Diet Update

It's been a month of following the Dr.Bernstein diet and I've lost 14.4lbs. I feel more like myself, my mental health has improved and it was easy to follow even when I went out of town for a weekend.

I decided a week ago that for the Canada Day long weekend I would treat myself. Also my car is getting a replacement part and I'm in love with my mechanic who has raved about the cookies I used to bring him and I'm baking cookies for him and the rest of the guys this morning, so I'd like to have a couple as well.

What I ate last night was a handful of chocolate covered pretzels before dinner and then had disappointing bruschetta at dinner followed by chicken on mixed greens, then while having friends overs for a movie, I shared a few M&M's, bridge mix and Hint of Lime Tostitos.

This morning I feel completely gross. I have heart burn and I just don't feel great. I had bought some greek yogurt to have for breakfast, but I think I'll pass on that. I'm just going to jump right back into what I've been eating since I feel better on it.


Monday, June 10, 2013

After the Michigan Classic....

Wow, the Michigan Classic was quite an experience!

There was a constantly packed social dance floor--even until 6am I hear--and so MANY talented, advanced dancers showing moves that I have never seen up close! I definitely spotted some trendy patterns and moves, all of which require a level of physical fitness and flexibility.

I stayed up until 4am dancing on the Saturday of that weekend! I wanted to continue, but my feet were getting a little complainy and I had a roommate.

It took about 5 days to start getting my energy back, and on the Monday of June 3rd I started back on the Dr.Bernstein Health & Diet Clinic, a program I've often had good success with. The first time I went on it, I lost 90lbs, however someone was helping with the cost of it.

In the past few years, my benefits plan had reimbursed 85% of the cost. Now it's reimbursing about 10%, however I decided that I was reaching a mental health status requiring self-intervention with something that would move my mind into a better place as fast as possible.

Anyhow, I've lost 8lbs in 7 days, half of that is likely water. I danced this weekend and did just fine in ketosis.

I will update in a week or so.