Sunday, March 24, 2024

Keto Journey: A Rollercoaster of Success and Carb Temptations

So, here we are, folks—time for a Keto Challenge Update! Let me just say, staying committed to my diet until Pi day felt like a personal victory. Sure, I had a couple of "cheat days" on Groundhog Day and Leap Day—after all, as they say, "Real life is for March." But despite those minor detours, I proudly stepped on the scale on March 14th to find myself staring back at a number I hadn't seen in a while: 266.8 pounds. That's right, a staggering 32-pound loss. Now, sure, some of that initial drop was probably water weight bidding me adieu, but a significant chunk of it? That was pure, unadulterated fat crying out for mercy.


Now, let's talk tools of the trade. I've become something of a data-collecting aficionado on this journey. My arsenal includes the Carb Manager app, my trusty blood glucose meter, a blood ketone meter for those deep dives into ketosis, the Withings scale to keep me honest, the Withings blood pressure monitor for good measure, and let's not forget my ever-reliable smartwatch. Do I understand every nuance of this mountain of data I've collected? Not entirely. But hey, knowledge is power, right? And who knows, maybe somewhere down the line, all those data points will come together like pieces of a puzzle, guiding me toward some groundbreaking dietary revelation. Or at least helping me figure out if that extra square of dark chocolate is worth it.

Now, onto the future. I've got my sights set on another stint of keto goodness to keep chipping away at those pesky weight issues. But before I dive headfirst back into the land of bacon and avocados, there's a small matter of emptying out my chest freezer. See, during the winter months, that freezer is a godsend, allowing me to stock up on all manner of carb-heavy comfort foods without risking life and limb in the grocery store during a snowstorm. But come summer, it's time to bid adieu to my frozen carb stash. Not only does it put undue stress on the poor freezer, but let's face it, it's not doing my waistline any favors either.

So there you have it, folks. The ups, the downs, and the frozen pizzas lurking in my freezer. This keto journey of mine is far from over, but with a little perseverance and a whole lot of data, I'm confident I'll get to where I want to be. And hey, if all else fails, there's always Pi day to look forward to next year.


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