I have decided to shed my extra weight and got on keto.

[drray23]

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I was 213 lbs for 5'6". Need to be at 165lbs (male 54yr old).

So far, after a month I am 13.5lbs down. I have no feeling of hunger whatsoever or tiredness. Apparently, I learned that it is one of the side effects of ketosis, your appetite declines, and you don't feel hungry. I have fallen into a routine now thanks to a few things I have found helpful.

First, a good macro tracking app. I am using carb manager and it's really good. You can track all your macros, even scan foods that are likely in the database, use it to track your weight too.

Second, I purchased a device to measure my level of ketosis, it's called ketoscan and analyses your breath. No need to prick your finger for blood like other devices. Its interesting to see how the ketosis levels evolve using that device.

Third, after a while I started to learn what kind of foods I should stock and eat. For example, in the morning its fried eggs and 2 sausage patties or an avocado and salmon+cream cheese.

I also found that most restaurants will happily accommodate you. At Applebee for example, I order a classic burger with no bun along with cheesy broccoli.

I have another 35 lbs to go. I expect my weight loss might slow down now after the initial big losses. However, I can't wait to see my doctor for the yearly physical and have him be amazed. I was edging into the pre-diabetic status (high A1C) and definitely do not want to end up diabetic.