October 31, 2026 – Today is about Day 14 on my Keto Journey and I continue to feel great. I did slip up a little last night in having 4 Tablespoons of Coconut Whipped Cream and it felt like I was splurging. I woke at 3A this morning with a great deal of energy. Still…
Friday Oct 30, 2026 My second week of Keto is finishing well. I’m at 239 lbs (with at least 5 lbs of heavy shoes and clothes) which is down from 244. But, the biggest change is my energy level. I am slowly becoming Keto-adapted but have not started experiencing an output of urine as of…
Oct 29, 2026 After the idea of signing up for the Festival Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving came to me ‘like a hurricane’ (as I explained to Austin), I began reflecting on my life of running which has included a few marathons and multiple other races. Miles and miles have I run. And, in the most…
Wed Oct 28, 2026 It has been almost two years since I ran at all. A couple years ago, prior to my right knee falling apart (degenerative arthritis requiring a partial knee replacement in August 2025), I spent a summer running 5Ks with Ivan. Running had been a part of my life for many years….
Tuesday October 27, 2026 I am 38 hours into a 41 hour fast and feel great. The energy I have is outstanding. It was nice not to have to wash dishes, to have a clean kitchen. I went though my diet journal and not only planned out my two meals a day for the rest…
While this past week was okay, I could have done much better. I do not feel my body adapted to keto as of yet. This week, I will ensure my body begins the process of keto adaption. In the past, when I have converted to a ketogenic lifestyle, my body has done very well burning…
Thursday Oct 22, 2026 Yesterday went better as I stuck to keto-friendly foods. I need to keep better track of everything and will begin filling our my food journal each day. After Tuesday’s meltdown, I need to be careful. My Thermal underwear came in the mail and actually fit. A little tight, as thermal underwear…
Day 3 – October 21, 2026 While my initial 40 hour complete fast went well, I did succumb to my colleagues encouragement to enjoy the ‘Salsbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Cream Corn, and Pumpkin Pie’ to celebrate our Engineering Manager’s work anniversary. Then, I over-indulged at a network event later on. It would be easy for…
Day Two – October 20, 206 I am 38 hours into my cleansing fast. At about Noon today, I will kick off ‘Keto Journey’ and will be very careful. Carbs less than 20 grams/day and smaller portions. Last night, I woke in the middle of the night and raided the Almond Butter. I woke with…
Over the years, I have found that setting rewards for future goals can be helpful. One of my goals has always been to hike the Raven Trail (early morning) and take a private dip in the crystal clear waters of Clear Lake. To this end, I made a reservation at the Clear Lake Campground in…