- Starting my 7th week on IP.
- Lost only 9lbs so far (about 1lb/week). (As I understand it the first 5lbs dont count because you gain those back when you return carbs to your diet)
- Started my period on 3rd week (not suppose to as I am on BC continuously so I dont have periods), lasted for 10 days, stopped for 5 days, started again & currently on the 7th day and still going.
- I do strength training 2x/week for 45min (mostly for emotional stability) (I usually do 4-5x/week and cut down significantly for this diet) I eat an extra NR IP food on these days.
- I've continued to lose fat, but gaining muscle in the last few weeks.
- Inches coming down slowly, except for last week.
- Have noticed a huge shift in my emotions during the last month or so. Always on the verge of tears or very irritable.
- Using Ketostix every morning and have remained in ketosis since day 3 - if these measure correctly.
I have attached a detailed report of last week's food journal and my numbers.
Confessions:
I know there are foods in my journal that are not on the official diet list, however I feel I have chosen them carefully and eat them because I feel it prevents me from 'really' cheating. Also some avocado came on my salad - didn't realize it wasn't on the diet - whoops - now i know.
I'd like to know if anyone out there has had the same experience as me and how you solved your issues? Also, if you think anything on the food journal would derail the entire diet?