Week 8

165.7lbs (down 20lbs)

Thanksgiving!!  This week really has been an eye opener, in a good way.  Carbs are definitely my enemy.  It really is amazing how I never realized how bad I used to feel until I feel good.  This week threw me back into feeling horrible. I can’t believe I used to function feeling that bad.

• Sunday- We didn’t go to church today because hubby’s allergies were really bothering him. I made him French toast and I just ate 2 fried eggs and bacon for breakfast.  For lunch I enjoyed some cheese and meat.  Dinner is what made me feel off.  I’ve made it before (hamburger stew).  It only has 4.5 carbs per serving and my macros are spot on for the day. But I know there was something that affected me after dinner.  My ankles are killing me.  They’re not bending or flexing, just kinda stiff and achy.  And I’m just plain uncomfortable.  It feels like my nerves are on edge.  I’m not in ketosis either.  I really need to be strict this week to make up for last. 
• Monday- I enjoyed my coffee and HWC.  I also made myself a delicious plate of yummy gourmet cheeses and meats.  Dinner was pork skins and beef jerky.  Normally junk for dinner makes me feel gross, but I was ok. I guess since I had a delicious lunch. Macros are spot on too.
• Tuesday- Mom and I went out to eat at a little brunch place.  I had crepes, but they were stuffed with chorizo and egg and spinach and all sorts of keto-friendly goodies.  The crepe itself is definitely not keto-friendly.  Then I went out for girls night and they chose Italian!  So we had pasta and more pasta.  It was homestyle so everyone shared big bowls.  I picked around the pasta as much as I could.  I didn’t want to draw attention to myself.  Thankfully there was no dessert.  Of course I still went way over my carbs. But for me, keto is about a lifestyle and not depriving myself.  I don’t want to make drastic changes that I won’t be able to maintain.
• Wednesday- We headed to my mother-in-laws for Thanksgiving.  We ate out and I had a delicious burger minus the bun.  And of course I forgot my keto sticks, but I’m pretty sure I’m out of ketosis even without testing.
• So Thursday-Saturday was kinda a blur.  We ate and watched the Cowboys win and ate and visited and ate some more. Unfortunately, turkey was the only keto friendly food served.  They even decided not to do green beans and did homemade creamed corn instead.  So instead of starving myself, or being an oddball, it was “while in Rome” and I did as everyone else did.  I tried to eat in moderation.  I loaded up on turkey, but since that was the only non-carb served… Well, you get it.  It was bad.  I did enjoy myself though.  I didn’t beat myself up, and I didn’t regret what I ate.  I enjoyed the family and friends and yes, even the food.  When your mother-in-law makes 4 pies, you’re expected to partake.
• So my right thumb hurt so bad Thursday night I had to take some ibuprophen.  Haven’t had to take anything for pain in weeks.  Then, came the heartburn!  Oh and these waves of complete nausea.  I felt like I wanted to vomit.  Geesh, I enjoyed myself, but seriously I’m paying for it!