74/M/5'8" Start Date: 7/18/23 SW: 228 CW: 211 GW: 160
Exercise: Stationary bike 30 minutes 7 days wk. if home. If traveling either fitness room or walk/hike.
Motivations: Pre-D, like to hang around for a little longer, still active but excess weight is a drag on physical demands (fly fishing, boating).
Diet: Keto combined with IF 16/8. Carbs between 18-25, mostly under 20, kcal <1000, average around 800. 2-3 meals a day. I am never hungry and love my diet. I love to cook, that helps. I know these are low for many, doc says to keep it there if I'm OK with it until around Thanksgiving, then do some blood work. No side effects, sleep fine, more energy, more mental acuity than before.
Like many, this is not my first attempt at major weight loss--my first was in 1975 then three since then. Last one I was good for two years around the 160-175 mark, but then the exercise burnout ( had a trainer who thought I could compete in the seniors bodybuilding comps) plus the recession was stronger than I.
At 74, I don't have that many more chances, lol, and I think seeing results happen somewhat quickly plus a diet I really love will help me maintain my weight once I get there, and I will. I should hit it by mid 2024 worst case.
Biggest challenge is we travel a lot, and either there's regional food I "have" to try or we are just too lazy to crack open the tuna and sardine cans we carry when traveling. The last couple of trips-- no loss, no gain, but it's still wasting a couple of weeks. Since starting, I don't think I have ever been out of ketosis, so there's that.
Not a big drinker, but I'm in a hot summer climate and still can work outside for 10 hours at 105°, but a few cold beers still are tempting and those I miss. Old Fashioneds are out, at least the way I like them, but I'm enjoying experimenting with bitters and spirits which is clearly the safest on keto. Wine--maybe a glass twice a week before dinner.
Hoping for some good general or specific advice, this forum and those related have been beyond helpful, thanks so much.
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