Checking in

Okay, so I have been back on Keto for about a week now and I keep asking myself why I didn’t just do this sooner.  I feel better even though I don't look any different, yet.

I am really having trouble getting my macros where they need to be.   I need to remember to plug my food in before I eat it and then stick to it.  

In addition to eating Keto, here are some things I am doing: 

1.   I am pushing at least 50 oz of water each day.  
      I drink more if I can but make myself drink at least 50.  

2.   I am drinking my coffee black again.

3.   I am trying to omit the diet soda. 

4.   I have been pushing the exercise.   
      I cannot wait until warmer weather, as it is much more fun to exercise outside!

Before I give my totals for the week, I want to mention that yes, I do realize that it’s mostly just water weight.   I know I was retaining a lot of water.  However, now that I have eliminated that excess water and have gotten back into Ketosis, it’s time to start burning this fat.  

So, what did we eat this week?  Well, we did not end up just repeating the food we ate that week in 2019, like I had planned.  We did eat a lot of the same things we did that week, but it did get switched up quite a bit.  Plus, we went out for Mexican one day and I couldn't stay out of the chips and salsa.  (I basically ate OMAD that day though, to try and make up for it)   I also did not log any adult beverages but I did limit them.  

 

Here are my total exercise miles:

We actually got in three hikes.  Granted, they were just three miles each, but hopefully we increase that with time.  The speed should also improve with time.  

The biggest chunk of my miles came from the stationary bike.  I have been riding it almost every day.  I have been trying to ride at least 10 miles on work days and pushing for 30 (or more) on my days off work.   My new Mini Exercise Bike (under the desk pedals) came in on Monday, but we have not gotten it assembled, yet.   I look forward to seeing just how many miles I will be able to push during my work day once I get it over there.  If nothing else, I will try to use it during my breaks.   

And now for the weight loss totals:

I have to say, I do love that Kale Soup, but I have to wonder if it may be what caused me to stall on the weekend.  Of course, it could also be because I worked the weekend and wasn't getting as much exercise. 

Anyway, so I am down 7 pounds.   I was hoping for more, but I'll take it.

Now my goal for next week is to keep my carbs closer to target.