A Fork in the Road
/Weight Loss Fluctuations (5.19.2025 to 5.25.2025)
[Warning: Self-indulgent post ahead...]
Coming to a crossroads is a cliché. It's also a thing. Maybe that's why it became cliché. From Robert Frost's famous poem, describing a traveler coming upon two roads that diverged in the woods, to Dorothy, wondering which direction to go yellow brick road, to The Clash asking, "Should I stay or should I go?" deciding what one should do next is an age-old puzzlement.
I am at one of life's myriad intersections. Again.
For several years, this space has been for sharing information about, and my experiences with, the ketogenic protocol and the impacts following it have had on my life: "What food do we eat?"… "How many grams of protein do I need?"… "Won't I drop dead from all that fat?!"
It has been challenging to ponder topics, compose and publish posts, and be disciplined to do so regularly when it seems there is nothing left to say. Being of use and doing so creatively is aspirational for me. Writing here and hearing from readers is a privilege beyond anything I can describe. It's a trip!
But back to the 'crossroads' bit. The whole point of changing my food choices was to feel better, improve my health, and avoid the chronic metabolic complications that make many of us feel old before we should. I can confidently say a big "check!" to that. Losing weight caught the attention of my family, friends, and colleagues, but the buried lede is that I take no medications, and I feel pretty good most days. I have the food thing nailed solid. That particular jigsaw piece of the puzzle that is my life has been in place for a long time. And sharing how I got from where I was to where I am brings me to this blog every week or so. But the thing that makes the ketogenic diet awesome—effectiveness through simplicity—also makes for repetitive posts. How many ways can one write: "Keep your carbs to twenty grams a day, or fewer; if it's not on Page 4, don't eat it; don't eat if you're not hungry; stop eating when you've had enough?” See there? I just wrote it again!
So, what's left for me to do? I will continue to communicate the tenets of the diet that flipped the script on my life. But maybe there’s room for more? Can I keep moving forward while remaining on the same path? Is anyone interested in the adventures of a former fatty who got her life back, or do readers really, genuinely want only to read about what, how much, and when to eat? No shade, if that's the case. I'm just pondering.
So, here I sit, my MacBook's glowing screen taunting me. Does veering onto the road less traveled make sense? Or do all roads eventually lead to Oz? Would anyone care if I stay or if I go?
Should I let this space evolve and see where it leads? (So many questions!)
I'm thinking, yes. Why not? Over the years, when I had to decide on this choice or that one, to move left rather than right, or whether to take a leap of faith, following my instincts and heart has served me well.
To that end, I will add moments, observations, and exploits as a person no longer anchored in place by weight, regret, and self-consciousness about my appearance. I've dipped my toe into this in a few previous posts as inserts under the Beyond Keto with Casey heading, tucked into the 'keto' posts. Now, I feel it's time to grow that aspect of my metaphorical travels from whence to thence, hither to thither, and maybe a bit of yonder. Perhaps you'll join me and re-enter a life you thought was past you. Reintroduce yourself to yourself. Or engage in something completely different than you imagined was possible.
Let's continue celebrating our successful health improvements and also expand on them.
That's the point, right?
Let's go!
Disclaimer: I’m not a medical doctor, researcher, or Ph.D., but instead, I’ve been fortunate to have had the time and resources to research the ketogenic diet, also known as LCHF (low carb/high fat). The information I share is based solely on my understanding of that research. We are all responsible for our own choices, including what we put in our mouths, and there’s no substitute for each of us checking things out ourselves. And I’m not a medical professional in any way. Go Keto With Casey is not a medical site. “Duh,” you might say. But best to make it clear to all. I welcome questions, comments, and even civil criticism. I’m still learning. So, if you have something to add, go for it. Links in this post and all others may direct you to affiliate links, where I will receive a small amount of the purchase price of any items you buy through those links. Thanks!
