Getting into shape

[GeddyWrox]

This is me... Pre keto in mid December, and towards the end of February. I've lost another 15 lbs since that second pic.

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[GeddyWrox]

Also, sorry to spoil everyone's image of me as Napoleon! LOL

[Diddy]

This is a stupid wuestion but more just for my curiosity. Does your dr tell you that you need to lose weight? Reason I ask is I’ve been 300+ most of my life and never had a dr tell me that I needed to lose weight. Closest I came was last year a specialist told me that I’m active and all my tests show that I’m healthy but I’d feel better if I lost 20 lbs. I’m just always surprised that they don’t say it. I’m under no illusions that I don’t need to lose another 30 or so lbs (I did lose the 20).

[GeddyWrox]

This is a stupid wuestion but more just for my curiosity. Does your dr tell you that you need to lose weight? Reason I ask is I’ve been 300+ most of my life and never had a dr tell me that I needed to lose weight. Closest I came was last year a specialist told me that I’m active and all my tests show that I’m healthy but I’d feel better if I lost 20 lbs. I’m just always surprised that they don’t say it. I’m under no illusions that I don’t need to lose another 30 or so lbs (I did lose the 20).

Yes. My dr was on me for years to lose weight. For a long time blood pressure was my only issue. She was just astounded that I wasn't diabetic for the longest time. It was like I was breaking her medical training or something. But it did eventually catch up with me. I never had to go on insulin, but I was taking metformin (which is what I stopped taking after about 6 weeks of eating this way.

The final straw for me was actually a visit I had with a neurosurgeon. I have had a bulging disc for years that was really bad at one point last year. I finally went in to talk about surgery, and the first surgeon I saw said the bulge had actually calcified and he wouldn't touch me unless I weighed 200 lbs. At the time, I was at 350+. I went in for a back surgery consultation and he was trying to convince me I needed bariatric surgery instead. I was like "Fvck this guy." That pushed me over the edge. I immediately started keto after that meeting. I also found a different surgeon (recommended by a friend of mine) who scoffed at the first surgeon's stance regarding my weight. My primary was also taken aback by his attitude, too. I haven't had to have surgery yet because a nerve block injection I got in November is still keeping it in check (for now, knock on wood). But whenever that shot wears off - and it will, at some point - I'm headed for surgery.

[Jocephus]

when i was over 200lbs and had elevated blood pressure my doctor always said/implied that losing weight was the best/quickest solution to improve my BP. i'm down to 170 now and my last check was in the good.

[stlouie_lipp]

That's great Geddy. How do you handle eating out, or are you super strict about only eating food you prepare? I assume booze of any kind is a no-no?

Great job by Mr. Crow as well.

[Freed Roger]

Since 15 to 20lbs lighter, the gamut of issues with knee/feet/plantars have diminished greatly. To some degree back problems have gotten better too. I just read that 1 lb on your frame generates ~ 3lbs of pressure on your knees for a walking stride and 4 to 8lbs on a running stride.

Much better for joints.

[Michael]

I assume booze of any kind is a no-no?

With Keto, spirits without mixers are acceptable but discouraged. Wine is a littler bit worse. Beer is a no go. Here's a guide.

Personally I'm giving up booze while I'm on Atkins phase one. Here's the FAQ from Atkins on the topic:

Q: Can I drink alcohol now that I am in Phase 2?

The body burns alcohol for fuel when alcohol is available. So when it is burning alcohol, your body will not burn fat. This does not stop weight loss; it simply postpones it. Since the alcohol does not get stored as glycogen, you immediately get back into lipolysis after the alcohol is used up. But keep in mind that alcohol consumption may increase yeast-related symptoms in some people and interfere with weight loss. If it does not slow your weight loss, an occasional glass of wine is acceptable once you are out of Induction so long as you count the carbohydrates in your daily tally. (A 3 1/2-ounce glass of wine contains about 4.3 grams of carbohydrate.) Spirits such as Scotch, rye, vodka and gin are acceptable, but do not mix with juice, tonic water or non-diet soda, all of which contain sugar. Seltzer, diet tonic and diet soda mixers are permitted. If you have added alcohol to your regimen and suddenly stop losing weight, discontinue your alcohol intake.

[Michael]

Also, today I fit in to an old pair of work pants.

Feels good, man.

[MrCrowesGarden]

That's great Geddy. How do you handle eating out, or are you super strict about only eating food you prepare? I assume booze of any kind is a no-no?

Great job by Mr. Crow as well.

Not Geddy but I just eat out far less than I used to. When I do go out, I order what I want because I see it as treating myself and not something that’s a habit/routine. In general I feel full faster now too.

Booze for me is a no no or rare thing. I went to a Royals game with a friend this weekend and tailgated, probably had 4 beers or so. That’s the first I drank in a month. Water, coffee, tea is what I stick with and the occasional unsweetened almond milk for cereal.