SugarFree Protocol – Kelley

Kelley will join us today, Monday, September 28, so please welcome her now.

Kelley’s Introduction:

Hello, everyone. I’m thirty-seven, 5′ 4″ and weigh 204 pounds. My blood test results show me to be Insulin Resistant, Hypothyroid (with Thyroid Hormone Resistance and possibly with Hashimoto’s disease), as well as probably having Metabolic Syndrome XX. And my test results show I’ve been on the wrong thyroid medication for years.

My history is really sad and now makes me mad. For the last eight years I followed my doctor’s advice to ‘eat less and exercise more’ to lose weight. As a result, I starved myself on less than 1000 low-fat calories (and more often 600-800) a day, while exercising for hours and working a physically demanding job that requires me to be on my feet all day. Every year I grew fatter and more tired. But did I ever question the doctor’s advice? Nope. I just starved myself even more, and worked harder in the gym. Even worse, up to just two weeks ago I basically only ate junk food, like ‘peanut butter crackers’ (a sugar-delivery vehicle), a few ounces of skinless, boneless chicken breasts or sausages, and no veggies at all. Most days my protein intake was less than 30 grams, while my sugar-filled carb intake was over 200 grams. A body fat measuring device shows me to be over 50% fat! And my muscles, which have mostly been eaten away due to long-term starvation, are practically gone. My lean muscle mass is only 14% of my total weight.

Thanks to SugarFree, who has tried for to get me to start Protocol for the past year, I have now learned that the body (or weight loss) does not work that way. For the last two weeks, while waiting for my blood test results to come in, I’ve eaten triple the calories I used to, with real protein, a little vegetable and no sugar – and I’ve already lost 13 pounds (I weighed 217 two weeks ago) and three inches of fat from around my waist! With even more fat lost from other places on my body. A part of me still can’t believe it.

I am lucky to be able to meet with SugarFree face-to-face. She is inspiring and passionate about Protocol, and how to become (and stay) slim and healthy. When I met her a year ago, and she said how she went from 245 pounds and size 24 to the slim size 9 she was then, I thought that would never be possible for me. But I watched as she kept eating tons of good food yet slowly kept shrinking, and when walked into my store in tiny size 7 jeans this year, looking at least fifteen years younger than I know she is, I finally let myself believe she was on to something. So here I am, determined to become healthy again, and to help my family become the same. Wish me luck on my journey.

Protocol Round 1, Week 1, Day 1 – 9/28

Weight: 200.8 = down 3.7 pounds

Measurements:
Bust: 41.5″ = down 1″
Waist: 37.5″ = no change
Hips: 41″ = down 1″

From other areas: down 4.75″

Meal:
– 8 oz kale
– 1 oz lima beans
– 6 oz green beans
– 9 oz steak
– .75 T. butter
– .75 T. suet

Fitday stats:
Calories: 754
Fat: 50.7 grams (60%)
Protein: 57.9 grams (31%)
Carbs: 16.6 grams (9%)

Ketostix: trace

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 92
1-hour PP: 110
2-hour PP: 103

Sleeping much better. Headache today, over all feeling well. Progress always starts with a day ONE.

[Note: Welcome, Kelley! You’re off to a great start, having lost nearly seven inches of fat last week alone. Well done. :)]

Protocol Round 1, Week 1, Day 2 – 9/29

Weight: 200.8 = no change

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken livers
– 2 eggs, large
– 8 oz collard greens
– 7.5 oz asparagus
– 1.25 T. butter
– 1.25 T. suet
– 1 oz potato, white

Fitday stats:
Calories: 801
Fat: 51.3 grams (58%)
Protein: 61.8 grams (31%)
Carbs: 23 grams (11%)

Ketostix: small

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 90
1-hour PP: 101
2-hour PP: 103

Headache is gone. I’ve been warm all day, different than the usual fall chill I typically would have. Over all, feeling good.

Protocol Round 1, Week 1, Day 3 – 9/30

Weight: 200.8 = no change

Meal:
– 9 oz salmon
– 1 oz brown rice
– 8 oz broccoli
– 5 oz turnip greens
– 4 oz mushrooms
– 1 T. butter
– 1.25 T. suet
– 1 T. heavy cream

Fitday stats:
Calories: 733
Fat: 49 grams (57%)
Protein: 61.3 grams (32%)
Carbs: 21.7 grams (11%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 85
1-hour PP: 104
2-hour PP: 101

Feeling good today.

Protocol Round 1, Week 1, Day 4 – 10/1

Weight: 200.8 = no change

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken liver
– 3 eggs, large
– 8 oz spinach
– 12 oz fennel
– 1 oz tomato
– .5 oz cream
– .75 T. butter
– 1 T. suet

Fitday stats:
Calories: 734
Fat: 53.5 grams (62%)
Protein: 60.2 grams (31%)
Carbs: 12.8 grams (7%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 78
1-hour PP: 96
2-hour PP: 104

Woke up today clear and ready to go. No hunger. The liver was tastier with SugarFree’s suggestions for spices, though the fennel was not as pungent as I thought it would be.

Protocol Round 1, Week 1, Day 5 – 10/2

Weight: 199.2 = down 1.6 pounds

Meal:
– 9 oz salmon
– 8 oz kale
– 5 oz snow peas
– 1.5 T. butter
– 1.5 T. tallow, beef

Fitday stats:
Calories: 747
Fat: 51.9 grams (63%)
Protein: 59.3 grams (32%)
Carbs: 10.7 grams (5%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 84
1-hour PP: 96
2-hour PP: 92

For the first time in fifteen years I am finally below 200 pounds! Done the right way with healthy choices, and without starving. I’m also excited to see my blood sugars within true normal ranges for the first time ever.

[Note: Kelley, welcome to Onederland! I’m really happy for you. :)]

Protocol Round 1, Week 1, Day 6 – 10/3

Weight: 199.2 = no change

Meal:
– 12 oz pork chop, bone in
– 8 oz swiss chard
– 10.5 collards
– 1 oz sweet potato
– 1 T. tallow
– .75 T. butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 754
Fat: 49.4 grams (59%)
Protein: 61.1 grams (32%)
Carbs: 16.2 grams (9%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 82
1-hour PP: 99
2-hour PP: 96

Thank you, SugarFree, I’m still amazed that I’ve made it to Onederland. Two days in a row with normal blood sugars – I’m happy to see this progress so soon.

[Note: Kelley – you’ve done all the work. :)]

Protocol Round 1, Week 1, Day 7 – 10/4

Weight: 198.6 = down .6 pound

Meal:
– 14 oz chicken thighs
– 8 oz broccoli
– 13 oz bok choy
– 1 oz carrots
– .75 T. butter
– .75 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 735
Fat: 50.5 grams (62%)
Protein: 57.5 grams (31%)
Carbs: 12.7 grams (7%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 89
1-hour PP: 99
2-hour PP: 93

The difference in how my clothes fit is amazing. Two weeks ago I had to buy a size fourteen slacks, down from the sixteen I started in. Those are now becoming loose.

Protocol Round 1, Week 2, Day 1 – 10/5

Weight: 197.8 = down .8 pound

Measurements:
Bust: 41.5″ = no change
Waist: 37 = down .25″
Hips: 40.5 = down .5″
From other areas = down 1.5″

Meal:
– 9 oz steak
– 8 oz spinach
– 7.5 oz mustard greens
– 4 oz mushrooms
– 1 oz lentils
– .75 T. butter
– .75 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 785
Fat: 51.3 grams (59%)
Protein: 63 grams (30%)
Carbs: 20.8 grams (11%)

Ketostix:  large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 90
1-hour PP: 88
2-hour PP: 100

I feel so light on my feet today, down three more pounds from last week. Inches shrinking all over my body ( 2.25″) is so exciting. The steady results of my new healthy life style are so encouraging.

Protocol Round 1, Week 2, Day 2 – 10/6

Weight: 197.8 = no change

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken liver
– 3 eggs, large
– 8 oz kale, frozen
– 6 oz green beans
– 1 oz brown rice
– 1 T. butter
– 1 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 773
Fat: 50.4  grams (59%)
Protein: 62.1  grams (32%)
Carbs: 17.7  grams (9%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 89
1-hour PP: 95
2-hour PP: 105

Thank you, SugarFree. I’ve been taking the supplements you recommended, and today my vision seems clearer, and my brain feels more alert and aware.

Protocol Round 1, Week 2, Day 3 – 10/7

Weight: 194.8 = down 3 pounds

Meal:
– 9 oz salmon
– 8 oz collard greens
– 8 oz asparagus
– 1 oz sweet potato
– .5 fl oz cream
– 1 T. butter
– 1.5 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories:771
Fat: 51.4 grams (60%)
Protein: 61 grams (32%)
Carbs: 16.1 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 93
2-hour PP: 102

A month ago, when I saw my doctor to get my metabolic blood tests, she told me that I shouldn’t expect too much on Protocol. That I should cut calories and exercise to lose weight, and that I needed to lose 10% of my total body weight. She said to be patient, because it would take me about a year. SugarFree said dieting and exercise had nothing to do with it, and that I would hit that mark fairly quickly. Well, just four weeks later I’m on cloud nine! I reached that important (especially to my health) bench mark today, after following SugarFree’s excellent advice. I’ve gone from 217 to 195 – a loss of 22 pounds. And I’ve gone from a size 16 to an (almost) size 12. More importantly, my health has measurably improved, especially my PP blood sugars, my sleeping, my temperament, and even my state of mind. I begin my first Maintenance Phase next Monday, and I’ve been assured that despite all the fat and high calories I will eat over the next month, I will NOT gain back so much as an ounce or an inch of what I’ve lost. Thank you, SugarFree!

[Note: Wow, Kelley – what a super-duper red-letter day! Congratulation on reaching such a huge milestone. You’ve worked hard to make that happen, and even better things are in store. Well done. :)]

Protocol Round 1, Week 2, Day 4 – 10/8

Weight: 194.8 = no change

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken livers
– 3 eggs
– 6 oz artichoke hearts
– 8 oz swiss chard
– 1 oz white potato
– 1 T. butter
– 1 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 759
Fat: 50.2 grams (60%)
Protein: 61.8 grams (32%)
Carbs: 15.6 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 82
1-hour PP: 95
2-hour PP: 104

I feel very energetic, and my skin looks clear and bright. I’m very excited to see my steady progress towards health. Thank you, SugarFree, for all your support and words of encouragement.

Protocol Round 1, Week 2, Day 5 – 10/9

Weight: 194.8 = no change

Meal:
– 9 oz salmon
– 8 oz broccoli
– 11 oz endive
– 1 oz corn
– 1.5 T. butter
– 1.5 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories:774
Fat: 52.4 grams (61%)
Protein: 59.9 grams (31%)
Carbs: 15.7 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 84
1-hour PP: 87
2-hour PP: 101

My clothes keep getting looser!

Protocol Round 1, Week 2, Day 6 – 10/10

Weight: 195.6 = up .8 pound

Meal:
– 13 oz pork cho
– 8 oz spinach
– 5 oz turnip greens
– 1 oz kidney beans
– .75 T. butter
– .75 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 745
Fat: 49 grams (59%)
Protein: 62.1 grams (33%)
Carbs: 13.9 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 97
2-hour PP: 108

Feeling alert and ready for the day. Energy levels increase a little everyday and I’m sleeping more solidly at night, which feels wonderful.

Protocol Round 1, Week 2, Day 7 – 10/12

Weight: 194 = down 1.6 pounds

Meal:
– 14 oz chicken thighs
– 8 oz kale
– 12 oz zucchini
– .75 T. butter
– .75 T. tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 786
Fat: 52.1 grams (60%)
Protein: 62.2 grams (32%)
Carbs: 17.1 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 91
1-hour PP: 108
2-hour PP: 104

Went to my first party since starting Protocol, and everything went well. My family was respectful of my new life style, and instead of obsessing about food, I drank coffee and socialized with everyone.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 1, Day 1 – 10/12

Weight: 194.8 = up .8 pound

Measurements:
Bust: 41.25″ = down .25″
Waist: 36″ = down 1″
Hips: 39.5 = down 1″

From other areas = down .75″

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 89
1-hour PP: 92
2-hour PP: 96

Really feeling up beat – look at my blood sugar readings and three-inch fat loss! My first Maintenance meal was so delicious, I enjoyed every bite. I tried on the size nine jeans SugarFree had me buy at the beginning of Protocol to actually see my progress. When I first tried them a month ago, they barely went past my ankles. Today they went easily up to my knees. I’m thrilled to see successes NOW, and not have to wait for six months or a year; it’s really encouraging.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 1, Day 2 – 10/13

Weight: 194.8 = no change

Ketostix: moderate

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 92
1-hour PP: 94
2-hour PP: 98

My energy level is great, my mood positive and ready to take on the day. No hunger, I’m satisfied throughout the day. Subtle changes continue, like my finger nails growing stronger and hair not falling out when I run my fingers through it. Along with my better meter readings, I’m happy with these signs of positive health changes.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 1, Day 3 – 10/14

Weight: 193.6 = down 1.2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 91
1-hour PP: 104
2-hour PP: 124

SugarFree helped me troubleshoot today’s high blood sugars, and it turned out to be a bad batch of test strips, now replaced. While my pants continue to get too big for me, I am eating wonderful foods, and make progress toward better health every day. My first week of Maintenance is going well, and the new knowledge and understanding makes me feel more empowered.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 1, Day 4 – 10/15

Weight: 193.4 = down .2 pound

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 94
2-hour PP: 99

My energy level is still top-notch. These days I look forward to a good day at work and a satisfying night’s sleep, which makes me really happy.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 1, Day 5 – 10/16

Weight: 194.6 = up 1.2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 91
1-hour PP: 78
2-hour PP: 101

My energy is great, and I feel satisfied throughout the day. The sodas my co-workers drink smell so sugary now and have no appeal to me at all. I am happy with my progress.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 1, Day 6 – 10/17

Weight: 194.6 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 77
1-hour PP: 87
2-hour PP: 118

Several people have commented on how bright and clear my skin is, and the dark circles under my eyes are gone. It’s amazing what Protocol is doing for my entire body. Thank you, SugarFree, for teaching me a better way to live.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 1, Day 7 – 10/18

Weight: 195.6 = up 1 pound

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 91
2-hour PP: 102

I didn’t think it was possible, but I’m getting even more energetic. As the day progresses I am still ready to go, with no more afternoon slump. Life itself feels more positive.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 2, Day 1 – 10/19

Weight: 195.6 = no change

Measurements:
Bust: 41.25″ = no change
Waist: 36″ = no change
Hips: 39.5″ = no change
From other areas = down .75″

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 81
1-hour PP: 85
2-hour PP: 95

I finished my first week of Maintenance and feel great. My body feels lighter and I everyday brings new improvements. Despite eating tons of calories and great food all week, I still lost fat! That’s been an eye-opener and another nail in the Calories In, Calories Out coffin.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 2, Day 2 – 10/20

Weight: 196.6 = up 1 pound

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 81
1-hour PP: 91
2-hour PP: 97

I’ve got plenty of energy to go around and positive spirits. And it’s actually more convenient to eat my meal earlier in the day. My husband also said I’ve stopped snoring at night. Another positive sign of healing. I love it.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 2, Day 3 – 10/21

Weight: 194.6 = down 2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 88
1-hour PP: 94
2-hour PP: 91

I’m excited!  My 2-hour PP was better than I expected after eating berries for the first time since starting Protocol. I feel so encouraged with my progress, since it’s happening every day right before my eyes.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 2, Day 4 – 10/22

Weight: 192.6 = down 2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 93
1-hour PP: 94
2-hour PP: 102

I bought a size twelve slacks for work ( originally a sixteen) and I am wearing them today. My progress is wonderful, and my co-workers tell me I look healthy and energetic.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 2, Day 5 – 10/23

Weight: 193.4 = up .8 pound

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 92
1-hour PP: 118
2-hour PP: 113

On the bad news side, the two ounces of pasta I ate today did not work for me at all, and severely spiked my blood sugars. Next time I try it I’ll have only an ounce and see if that works better.

But wow – as of yesterday I’ve lost twenty-five pounds – something that seemed impossible six months ago! My doctor told me I would be lucky to lose ten percent of my body weight in a year, and I did it in only six weeks by doing the opposite of what I was told and believed for years. I eat double the calories of REAL food every day that I ate then, and I haven’t been in the gym in two months. All those years starving myself and suffering was for nothing. It was all a lie. I am thankful every day for the wisdom and guidance that SugarFree shares. SugarFree, thank you.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 2, Day 6 – 10/24

Weight: 193.4 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 86
1-hour PP: 109
2-hour PP: 104

I feel calm and mellow. My energy level is positive, but slowing a bit with the season.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 2, Day 7 – 10/25

Weight: 193.4  = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 109
2-hour PP: 102

My blood sugars today are similar to yesterday’s; the recovery time from the pasta is taking a few days, but I understand that healing takes time.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 3, Day 1 – 10/26

Weight: 193.4 = no change

Measurements:
Bust: 41″  = down .25″
Waist: 36″  = no change
Hips: 39.5″ = no change

From other areas = down 2.25″

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 84
1-hour PP: 92
2-hour PP: 98

I can’t believe I’m already on week three of Maintenance. My weight is holding steady, as it should on in this phase, but I’ve lost another 2.5 inches of fat, which is exciting to see while eating so much delicious food!

Maintenance Round 1, Week 3, Day 2 – 10/27

Weight: 193.4 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 84
1-hour PP: 92

Looks like my blood sugars are recovering from the whole wheat pasta. Learning something everyday, that is a good thing.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 3, Day 3 – 10/28

Weight: 191.6 = down 1.8 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 85
1-hour PP: 90
2-hour PP: 87

I’ve lost nearly two more pounds as fat – even while on Maintenance, just as SugarFree predicted. It’s beautiful to feel my health returning. Yesterday at the dentist they said that my gums are healthy pink with no bleeding. The results of dedication and hard work is showing up everywhere. 🙂

[Note: Without the gazillions of bad mouth bacteria fed and reproducing by eating sugar, most people’s teeth and gums dramatically improve!]

Maintenance Round 1, Week 3, Day 4 – 10/29

Weight: 191.6 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 82
1-hour PP: 90
2-hour PP:93

Great blood sugars! And I am growing more confident as I my ability to recognize my healing grows. I was hungry as I cooked my meal, but full when I was done eating it.

[Note: Being really hungry before you ate, and feeling satisfied when done is a terrific sign that your metabolic hormonal signaling is being restored. Great that you were able to recognize it. :)]

Maintenance Round 1, Week 3, Day 5 – 10/30

Weight: 191.6 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 88
1-hour PP: 90
2-hour PP: 105

Thank you, SugarFree, for the explanation of the science behind my recovery. Like the little things that aren’t truly little in the whole picture of my health. It’s great to see small improvements happen every day. I’m excited about going to a wedding with friends this evening. I have a satisfied tummy and lots of energy with which to help them celebrate!

Maintenance Round 1, Week 3, Day 6 – 10/31

Weight: 190.6 = down 1 pound

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 81
1-hour PP: 103
2-hour PP: 101

The wedding was great; we danced and celebrated. I lost another pound, too. My waist also looks a bit more defined. 🙂

Maintenance Round 1, Week 3, Day 7 – 11/1

Weight: 190.6  = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 81
1-hour PP: 91
2-hour PP: 97

Someone I last saw two weeks ago told me my face is leaner. He complimented me on how healthy I look. It feels good that my improvements are visible to more people and not just my close family.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 4 , Day 1 – 11/2

Weight: 191.8 = up 1.2 pounds

Measurements:
Bust: 41″  = no change
Waist: 36″  = no change
Hips: 39.5″ = no change

From other areas = down 1″

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 86
1-hour PP: 100
2-hour PP: 104

I tried my size nine jeans on this morning, and they slid over my calves easier. I’m happy to see all my measurements “maintaining” as they should be.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 4, Day 2 – 11/3

Weight: 193 = up 1.2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 91
1-hour PP: 88
2-hour PP: 92

Great blood sugars today!

Maintenance Round 1, Week 4, Day 3 – 11/4

Weight: 191.8 = down 1.2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 90
1-hour PP: 84
2-hour PP: 94

Good blood sugars again today. I have positive spirits and high energy levels.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 4, Day 4 – 11/5

Weight: 190 = down 1.2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 76
1-hour PP: 98
2-hour PP: 85

Wow – great blood sugars three days in a row! And even with the dark chocolate I ate today. I’m excited to be able to add chocolate to occasional Maintenance meals from here on out.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 4, Day 5 – 11/6

Weight: 190 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 83
1-hour PP: 89
2-hour PP: 89

Four days of great blood sugars, and my energy levels and overall health are wonderful. I’m excited about my health improvement.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 4, Day 6 – 11/7

Weight: 190 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 83
1-hour PP: 100
2-hour PP: 101

I’ve been wearing size twelve slacks for the last three weeks. They were tight on my thighs, but now are looser and fit comfortably.

Maintenance Round 1, Week 4, Day 7 – 11/8

Weight: 190 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 90
1-hour PP: 111
2-hour PP: 105

I learned many things on my first round of Maintenance, including how to select, buy and take care of a good kitchen knife, which I’ll need to cook delicious, good-for-me meals.
I tried peanut butter today, which caused a spike in my blood sugars. I’ll try it again on my next round of Phase 2.

Protocol Round 2, Week1, Day 1 – 11/9

Weight: 190 = no change

Measurements:
Bust: 41.5″ = no change
Waist: 36 = no change
Hips: 39.5 = no change

From other areas = down 2.25″

Meal:
– 8 oz salmon
– 8 oz chard
– 6 oz green beans
– 1 oz brown rice
– .6 oz butter
– .75 oz tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 760
Fat: 50.4 grams (60%)
Protein: 60 grams (32%)
Carbs: 16.5 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 93
1-hour PP: 91
2-hour PP: 105

I have had a successful Maintenance. Despite eating lots of great food and a ton of fat, I lost nearly five pounds and six inches of fat from calves, knees, thighs and arms in just four weeks! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: eight years of starving myself and ruining my metabolism and body – for absolutely nothing.

Protocol Round 2, Week 1, Day 2- 11/10

Weight: 189.2 = down .8 pound

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken livers
– 3 eggs
– 8 oz broccoli
– 7.5 oz mustard greens
– 1 oz potato
– .5 oz butter
– .5 oz tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 786
Fat: 52 grams (60%)
Protein: 63.6 grams (32%)
Carbs: 16 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 81
1-hour PP: 99
2-hour PP: 102

Woohoo – I’ve finally hit the 180’s! It’s been decades, literally, since I’ve seen that number.

Protocol Round 2, Week 1, Day – 11/11

Weight: 188.4 = down .8 pound

Meal:
– 8 oz salmon
– 8 oz spinach
– 8 oz asparagus
– 2 oz lentils
– 4 oz mushrooms
– .75 oz butter
– .75 oz tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 852
Fat: 55.9 grams (59%)
Protein: 61.8 grams (29%)
Carbs: 25.3 grams (12%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 80
2-hour PP: 92

I feel great all day, and sleep like a log. 🙂

Protocol Round 2, Week 1, Day 4 – 11/12

Weight: 187.8 = down .6 pound

Meal:
– 9 oz steak
– 8 oz kale
– 10 oz collards
– 2 oz corn
– .35 oz butter
– .4 oz tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 785
Fat: 52.1 grams (60%)
Protein: 59.6 grams (30%)
Carbs: 19.4 grams (10%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 91
1-hour PP: 114
2-hour PP: 107

Wow – I haven’t seen this low a number on the scale since a quick blip (on my way UP) in my early twenties. Part of me still can’t believe it’s real, especially since it’s been so easy to get here. 🙂  Two ounces of corn on Phase 1 was a bit too much for my blood sugars (though not bad, considering the low-fat levels in this Phase), but no worries – since I’m getting healthier by the day, I’ll try it again on Maintenance.

[Note: Congratulations, Kelley – as of today you’ve lost Thirty Pounds – nearly 15% of your total body weight. What an achievement! You should feel very proud of yourself; well done. :)]

Protocol Round 2, Week 1, Day 5 – 11/13

Weight: 186.6 = down 1 pound

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken liver
– 3 eggs
– 8 oz chard
– 5 oz turnip greens
– 2 oz onion
– .5 oz tallow
– .5 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 775
Fat: 52 grams (60%)
Protein: 60.1 grams (31%)
Carbs: 16.6 grams (9%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 85
1-hour PP: 96
2-hour PP: 91

Thank you, SugarFree – I could not have come this far without your wisdom and guidance! Losing fifteen percent of my total body weight (and another pound today) is amazing. I’m happy my recovery is happening more quickly than I hoped it would.

Protocol Round 2, Week 1, Day 6 – 11/14

Weight: 186.6 = no change

Meal:
– 15 oz chicken thighs
– 8 oz broccoli
– 5 oz snow peas
– 2 oz sweet potato
– .3 oz tallow
– .3 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 784
Fat: 50.3 grams (58%)
Protein: 60.8 grams (31%)
Carbs: 22.1 grams (11%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 84
1-hour PP: 96
2-hour PP: 98

Blood sugars continue to improve.

Protocol Round 2, Week 1, Day 7 – 11/15

Weight: 186.6 = no change

Meal:
– 13 oz pork chop
– 8 oz spinach
– 6 oz artichoke hearts
– 2 oz carrots
– .4 oz tallow
– .4 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 821
Fat: 62.2 grams (68%)
Protein: 50.8 grams (25%)
Carbs: 14.6 grams (7%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 78
1-hour PP: 108
2-hour PP: 98

Yesterday someone I hadn’t seen since July did a double take. She said she didn’t recognize me, and that I look great. 🙂 The carrots spiked my 1-hr meter reading. No more carrots or corn (foods with lots of natural sugars) till Maintenance.

Protocol Round 2, Week 2, Day 1 – 11/16

Weight: 186.8 = no change

Measurements:
Bust: 40.5″ = down .5″
Waist: 35″ = down 1″
Hips: 39.5″ = no change

From other areas = down 1″

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken livers
– 2 eggs
– 8 oz kale
– 7.5 oz mustard greens
– 2 oz lentils
– .5 oz butter
– .5 oz tallow

Fitday stats:
Calories: 791
Fat: 50.8 grams (58%)
Protein: 61.6 grams (31%)
Carbs: 21.8 grams (11%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 79
1-hour PP: 95
2-hour PP: 103

I’m excited to have lost another two and a half inches of fat – and a full inch of that from around my waist; the hardest place to lose! I tried on my size nine jeans again, which for the first time came up almost past my knees. 🙂 My 2-hr PP shows signs of insulin resistance carry-over from yesterday’s carrots.

Protocol Round 2, Week 2, Day 2 – 11/17

Weight: 185.4 = down 1.4 pounds

Meal:
– 9 oz salmon
– 8 oz chard
– 4 oz turnip
– 1 oz brown rice
– .75 oz tallow
– .75 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 780
Fat: 53.9 grams (62%)
Protein: 57.1 grams (30%)
Carbs: 16.5 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 80
1-hour PP: 85
2-hour PP: 95

Wow, I’ve lost another pound and a half, and my blood sugars have recovered from the carrots in record time! Today is a good day. 🙂

Protocol Round 2, Week 2, Day 3 – 11/18

Weight: 185.4 = no change

Meal:
– 9 oz beef steak
– 8 oz broccoli
– 10 oz collard greens
– 4 oz mushrooms
– 2 oz tomato
– .25 oz tallow
– .5 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 774
Fat: 51.2 grams (59%)
Protein: 61.7 grams (32%)
Carbs: 16.7 grams (9%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 82
1-hour PP: 90
2-hour PP: 97

A month ago my metabolism couldn’t even handle an ounce of tomato. Today it handled two ounces with no problem at all. I’m getting healthier!

Protocol Round 2, Week 2, Day 4 – 11/19

Weight: 185.4 = no change

Meal:
– 9 oz salmon
– 8 oz spinach
– 6 oz green beans
– 2 oz sweet potato
– .75 oz tallow
– .75 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 810
Fat: 53.7 grams (60%)
Protein: 60.2 grams (30%)
Carbs: 21.4 grams (10%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 80
1-hour PP: 110
2-hour PP: 108

My blood sugars were slightly elevated due to the sweet potato and small amount of fat on Phase 1. The good news is – a coat I haven’t been able to fit into since high school fit me perfectly today – another victory. 🙂

Protocol Round 2, Week 2, Day 5 – 11/20

Weight: 185.4 = no change

Meal:
– 15 oz chicken thighs
– 8 oz kale
– 5 oz turnip greens
– 2 oz kidney beans
– .5 oz tallow
– .5 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 864
Fat: 60.7 grams (63%)
Protein: 61.8 grams (29%)
Carbs: 17.7 grams (8%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 81
1-hour PP: 98
2-hour PP: 101

Blood sugars back to normal with a bit more fat. My mind is alert and my energy high.

Protocol Round 2, Week 2, Day 6 – 11/21

Weight: 185.4 = no change

Meal:
– 8 oz chicken livers
– 3 eggs, large
– 8 oz chard
– 8 oz asparagus
– .5 oz tallow
– .5 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories: 758
Fat: 51.5 grams (61%)
Protein: 62.4 grams (33%)
Carbs: 11.2 grams (6%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 89
1-hour PP: 98
2-hour PP: 100

TOM headache.

Protocol Round 2, Week 2, Day 7 – 11/22

Weight: 186.8 = up 1.4 pounds

Meal:
– 11 oz pork chop
– 8 oz broccoli
– 6 oz artichoke hearts
– 1 oz Lima beans
– .5 oz tallow
– .5 oz butter

Fitday stats:
Calories:
Fat: 51.3 grams (60%)
Protein: 56.2 grams (29%)
Carbs: 20 grams (11%)

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 79
1-hour PP: 89
2-hour PP: 96

My headache is gone and my PP’s are great. I am learning to understand my body’s metabolic hormonal signals more each day.

 Maintenance Round 2, Week 1, Day 1 – 11/23

Weight: 186  = down .8 pound

Measurements:
Bust: 40.25″ = down .25″
Waist: 34″ = down 1″
Hips: 39″ = down .5″

From other areas =  down .75″

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 95
2-hour PP: 84

Wow – another inch off my waist, and a total of two and a half inches of fat gone in just a week! Looking forward to being back on Maintenance, and eating more great foods and healthy fats.

Maintenance Round 2, Week 1, Day 2 – 11/24

Weight: 186 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 86
1-hour PP: 96
2-hour PP: 85

My blood sugars are great today! The healthy fats help a lot, and I feel more satisfied throughout the day.

Maintenance Round 2, Week 1, Day 3 – 11/25

Weight: 185.2 = down .8 pound

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 77
1-hour PP: 84
2-hour PP: 98

I made Beurre Blanc for the first time and it was delicious! Thank you, SugarFree, for your help with it. My blood sugars are still great and I am looking forward to the holiday with family.

NO REPORT ON THANKSGIVING

Maintenance Round 2, Week 1, Day 5 – 11/27

Weight: 186.2  = up 1 pound

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 95
1-hour PP: 118
2-hour PP: 101

I enjoyed my holiday with the family, though eating later in the day made me uncomfortable late into the evening. My blood sugars spiked today as a result of probably eating something yesterday I shouldn’t have, and spiking even worse then. Of course I don’t know how bad it was, since I thought I ‘had the day off’ and didn’t take my PP’s – a mistake I will never make again. As SugarFree reminded me: we don’t get days off from our lives.

I wore a new outfit to dinner that actually fit me well, and got many compliments on my figure and how beautifully my skin is glowing. 🙂

Maintenance Round 2, Week 1, Day 6 – 11/28

Weight: 186.2 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 86
1-hour PP: 112
2-hour PP: 107

It will take a few days for my blood sugars to recover from my Thanksgiving meal. As my body continues to heal, recovery happens faster. This is encouraging.

Maintenance Round 2, Week 1, Day 7 – 11/29

Weight: 187.4  = up 1.2 pounds

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 84
1-hour PP: 95
2-hour PP: 109

I feel well, with plenty of energy.

Maintenance Round 2, Week 2, Day 1 – 11/30

Weight: 187.4  = no change

Measurements:
Bust: 40.25″ = no change
Waist: 35″ = up 1″
Hips: 38.5″ = down .5″

From other areas = down .25″

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 87
1-hour PP: 92
2-hour PP: 100

Uh-oh – I gained an inch from around my waist. SugarFree says that, and the weight gain, is just water and should disappear in a few days. Some of my clothes are looser, though. 🙂

Maintenance Round 2, Week 2, Day 2 – 12/1

Weight: 187.4 = no change

Ketostix: large

Blood Glucose:
Fasting: 95
1-hour PP: 90
2-hour PP: 99

My blood sugars are still recovering from T-Day. Healing takes time.