The "Healing Phase"

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I haven't posted in awhile, I am kind of down in the Keto dumps, meaning I am STILL Keto and will remain Keto but I am not losing the weight that I feel I should be losing.  YES, it is very frustrating.

The thing I love about Keto is that I am no longer a slave to snacking and cravings anymore.  I also feel like the selections of food are endless (if you are creative).  My mood is much better.  I am less bloated.

I am not just doing a "temporary thing", I am educating myself on Keto wherever I can.
I even purchase 2 books for my Kindle. "The New Body Type Guide" by Dr. Eric Berg and "Keto" by Maria Emmerich & Craig Emmerich. I am learning that Keto is so much more intense than people think. 

I have heard that you shouldn't eat vegetables because they are carbs.  Dr. Eric Berg says exactly the OPPOSITE.  In his book he states that should eat unlimited crucifierous vegetables.  They help to remove fat from a fatty liver.  He also shows a graph (above) that shows that weight loss stalls in the first few weeks are a "healing phase" and very normal.

I guess that I just have to be patient.  The weight loss will come and in December I will be joining a brand spanking new gym.  I am really excited about that.




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