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Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:14:33 -0400

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:33:31 -0400

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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:32:05 -0400

DAY 11

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:21:43 -0400

I recovered from the cheat day and am still chugging along. I bought a cheap pair of rollerblades yesterday and have been skating a lot (Nostalgia level 99). Definitely gained a few pounds back from the cheat but they’re melting back off. All is well.

I had blood work done yesterday and ended up using it as a cheat day. Head is foggy and shit....

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:00:38 -0400

I had blood work done yesterday and ended up using it as a cheat day. Head is foggy and shit. I’m getting right back onto keto. It will be interesting to see if I feel better tomorrow (fingers crossed).

DAY 8: Week One update!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:46:11 -0400

Time for a week one update!

In one week I’ve lost 11 lbs. Even if it is entirely water weight I’m proud. Still means I’m 11 lbs. lighter. Considering I went from a trash diet to keto overnight I’d like to think at least some of it is fat loss.

Mentally my head feels a lot clearer. My mood has been a lot more consistent. I’ve had more energy and confidence, which in turn has lead to socializing a bit more with friends and people at school.

The first 3 days of keto are the hardest. After that it is a breeze. You can find keto-friendly foods at virtually any restaurant. It’s incredible. I will definitely be sticking this out for the 30 Day Challenge. Oh yeah! My binge eating is gone!! I still kinda crave cookies and whatever when I see/smell them but the cravings are WAYYYY less intense. Plus at this point it is far too hard to justify breaking the diet.

All in all solid progress. The weight loss will inevitably slow down (as it should) but whatever. Looking forward to see what happens next.

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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:45:06 -0400

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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:41:53 -0400

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Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:53:35 -0400

DAY 6

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:50:13 -0400

While picking up Starbucks with a friend we stumbled into a couple girls I haven’t seen since high school 3 years ago. Awkward.

I spent the last three hours reading outside with friends. It was enjoyable. I’m starting to feel a little more comfortable.

Also definitely eating more calories which means a less rapid weight loss. Oh well. Losing 7 pounds in 5 days is probably not sustainable.

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Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:46:42 -0400

I ate a massive dinner. Ground turkey with taco seasoning, guacamole, zucchini cooked with olive...

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:36:41 -0400

I ate a massive dinner. Ground turkey with taco seasoning, guacamole, zucchini cooked with olive oil. So epic.

DAY 5

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:26:00 -0400

Class is so boring it stresses me out. I’m starting to sweat. Ugh.

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Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:25:04 -0400

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Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:56:00 -0400

Spicy Italian sausages fried w/ butter

Green tea

The freshly baked peanut butter cookies that I did NOT eat!

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:53:00 -0400

The freshly baked peanut butter cookies that I did NOT eat!

Day 4

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:11:02 -0400

I woke up feeling groggy as usual but the amount of time it took to feel present was far less than normal. Definitely an increase in energy. However this morning has been somewhat frustrating.

I went with mom to my psychiatrist at 10:20am. I’m in the process of switching therapists because progress with the current one has stagnated. Psych doctor wants me to have blood work done and to take a piss test. Even though I’m switching therapists I still need to see the current one in a couple hours. The appointments are scheduled awkwardly and I left the appointment feeling annoyed. Thanks to keto I am able to resist emotional eating.

Gotta take the small victories.

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Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:21:24 -0400

Keto Butter Cookies! Nom.

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:05:52 -0400

Keto Butter Cookies! Nom.

Day 3

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:21:46 -0400

I was shooting hoops outside a couple old friends in for Spring Break were walking by and we hung out for a bit. It’s only day 3 but I already felt so much more comfortable talking to them and with myself. Not perfect but a for sure an improvement. I’m proud that I haven’t given up.