Yay so happy to see a MMM thread on LCHF/Keto - count me in!!
I've been LCHF for about a year. I was borderline diabetic, NAFLD, etc all the things (100% due to my main food group being sugar for ~15 years, I wish I were joking). Long story short I am now off all my medications, blood sugar and liver and everything else is normal/healthy, and I feel amazing.
Also as a bonus Keto has helped my Mustachianism in many ways - I no longer spend money on junk food, ice cream runs, etc food that just made me unhealthier and still hungry. I don't pay as much for medications and healthcare. My newfound mental clarity has contributed to my stellar performance at work which has resulted in a promotion and a higher salary. Life is good!
As the 2 Keto Dudes say - keep calm and Keto on!!
Hi kissthesky - welcome! Congratulations on being able to get off of the medications. That's awesome. Looking forward to having another buddy here to chat with.
I did keto for several months in 2017 with good results but found that my grocery bill nearly doubled with all of the meat I was eating.
How do you stay mustachian/frugal and Keto? I get everything at Costco except for a few odds and ends.
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Hi lexde - welcome! Last week I convinced dh to try this with me and I did see our bill jump up a LOT. This past month I was eating lots of eggs and chicken but last week I bought beef and pork and wow. But I figure the investment is well worth it. I've asked myself, "How much is my body worth to me?" And I realized, it's worth a lot.
Cutting out all the junk and processed food does help too. But in the end, it's an investment. You are so young! 28 is a baby, so your body is wonderful right now, no matter what. I'm older and the mistakes I've made over the years have really taken a toll on my body, so it's perhaps easier for me to look at the cost in a positive light. Can you afford it? If so, then it's just a mental block because we're used to cheap food.
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Ok guys and gals......... tomorrow dh and I are starting a week of the '72 version of Atkins induction. That means daily carbs are limited to 2 cups of salad, olives, and almond milk for my coffee. Hard cheese is allowed, 4 oz per day, but I have a dairy allergy so no can do on that. Dh and I tried it a few days last week and it was actually very luxurious. We ate delicious steak with a small salad and it was perfect. We also had grilled pork. Dessert was sugar-free jello and it was just enough to provide that sweet taste at the end of a good meal.
I do hope to lose weight, but I'm more interested in making this a long-term commitment. I figure it will take a few months to really nail down the plan that is best for me and that I can maintain for the rest of my life. I tried the fasting last month, and though it was easy, I don't think it's compatible with my body chemistry as a permanent solution.
Is anyone interested in joining in for a week of focus, whatever your particular eating plan is?