Why am I sharing these little info squares on my recent blog posts showing daily tallies of what's happening with me? Who cares how I experience my soul, body, mood, and (gasp!) weight? Seriously. Who cares?

What may seem like a self-involved preoccupation with personal, spiritual, and corporeal changes is to demonstrate that even those of us who have been following the ketogenic protocol—that which some might taut as the solution to all ills—aren't immune to somber moods or laziness days or water retention. Life is change, even daily. 

It a common misconception that once we become fat-burners and have our carbohydrate intake under control life should be on an even keel and that weight loss is linear. Uh, nope. Nope, on both counts. Even taking the phrase 'even keel' seems unrealistic. A keel is part of a boat. When a boat is on the water, things may feel smooth, but that's only in comparison to being in a full-blown nor'easter. Waves and swells impact the keel beneath the boat. The same goes for our day-to-day experiences, no matter how we struggle at managing things like food choices and our health. Waves and swells. Swells and waves.

Life, in short, can be a bitch.

BEYOND KETO (with Casey) 😉

But that's okay. 'twas ever thus. And we're all still here. I'm here, writing this, and you are there, reading this. We've made it this far. Tomorrow? It'll come whether we're ready or not. Dark emotions, jubilation, puffy under-eyes, and bursts of energy. Who knows what’s in store. The thing is that ups and downs, the physical and the 'emental' ones (that's a "Go Keto with Casey" portmanteau … trademark!), are part of being human. Squirrels don't perseverate over such things as weight and mood and resistance training schedules. But, for better or worse, we're not squirrels. We are, however, capable of dealing with uncertainty—and metaphorical nor'easters. Keep the faith. And keep moving forward. No matter what the scale reads or whether you feel like watching a tear-jerker to cry out all the feelings. Hang on and keep moving forward.

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!