And the 47-year-old took to her Instagram page on Sunday to reveal that although she has returned to the popular diet program, she is struggling to maintain the weight loss. Long awaited but quite anti climatic Keto update,' began Jameson. I am losing slowly slowly. I think hormones are playing a huge part,' revealed Jameson. So I feel up and down, hot flashes galore and in need of all things salty. Moral of the story, give yourself grace, it’s a marathon not a sprint! Love you guys,' concluded Jameson, who shared a portray of herself posted up against a white wall. Donning a black spaghetti strap maxi-dress, the blonde bombshell appeared confident in her curves as she posed for the camera. The mother of three began her keto journey in April of 2018, following the birth of her youngest child Batel, whom she shares with boyfriend Lior Bitton. Two months after starting the plan, Jameson dropped an impressive 30 pounds. As part of her journey, she would share 'Motivation Monday' posts that would showcase her progress to her Instagram following. I cut out bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, all refined sugar, no snacks like chips and crackers. I rarely ate out. I made sure I only put WHOLE foods in my body,' wrote Jameson of her initial 30 pound weight loss. From then on she would continue to lose weight, as well as work on 'toning up' her physique in the gym. In December, Jameson was ashamed to say that she had halted Keto for a few months and just could not seem to find the motivation to get back into the swing of things. The weight came back fast and furious,' wrote Jenna who admitted that she weighed 153 pounds in January 3 of this year. But, like many people on New Years Day, Jenna declared she would restart her keto journey and incorporate healthy increments of intermittent fasting into her regimen.
So I realized the other day that I’ve been posting Keto recipes like crazy since I started this blog, but I’ve never explained to you what a ketogenic diet is exactly. I’ve decided to run a 3 part series to cover the basics of a ketogenic diet and hopefully answer some of your questions! In this post I will give you a quick summary of a ketogenic diet, go over some of the benefits, plus I will explain how I personally eat. So, if you are considering keto, are new to this way of eating or just want to know why in the world everyone is buttering their coffee these days - then read on. This is the series for you! Please note that I am not a doctor and the information in this post should in in no way be taken as medical advice. You should always consult with your physician before starting any new nutrition or fitness program. In a tiny nutshell a ketogenic diet (AKA keto, LCHF, low carb high fat) is a way of eating that forces the body to burn fat for energy.
Carbohydrates are kept super low (generally less then 20 net carbs per day), protein is kept adequate (but not high) and fat is used to fill in the rest of your caloric needs. When you eat any form of carbohydrate - whether it be a snickers bar or a slice of whole wheat toast, your body turns it to glucose (sugar). For most people, glucose is the primary source of energy. When you are eating a traditional, non-keto, diet - you are burning glucose for energy. Any excess glucose is converted into body fat and stored for later use (unfortunately most of us never get around to using that “extra” fat). When you significantly cut back on carbs (ala a keto diet) your body is depleted of glucose and must create another source of fuel. It does this by turning fat molecules into ketone bodies! Your body is perfectly capable of running on ketones and, several studies actually show that this is the preferred fuel for the heart, muscles and particularly the brain. Normalized appetite and hunger. I have personally noticed that I am much more in touch with my hunger.
When I am truly hungry, I want to eat - and when I’m not hungry, I don’t. This sounds simple, but if you have been eating a typical diet that’s higher in carbs, you have likely experienced the HANGRY - that feeling when your blood sugar drops - and you need. This is not a fun feeling (for you or those around you!) and often leads to poor food choices and eating in excess. Mental clarity and focus - This is another HUGE benefit for me personally. I am a mom and thus a multi-tasker. It’s part of the gig and I accept that, but I don’t thrive doing a million things at once. Something inevitably falls through the cracks. On a ketogenic diet, I feel so much more capable. I am more creative, more driven and actually FINISH projects instead of just starting them. More restful sleep - Thanks to a 3 year old who STILL doesn’t sleep through the night I haven’t felt this benefit fully 🙁 I do however, notice that I fall asleep MUCH faster and wake up easier most mornings.
Since I am FAR from a morning person this is a HUGE win in my books! Stabilized blood sugar, and normalized insulin sensitivity. During my last pregnancy, I developed hypoglycemia, and unfortunately it never completely went away. That is, until I started keto! It is especially important that you work with your doctor when changing your diet as some of your medications may need to be adjusted! Decreased inflammation - I never suffered with obvious inflammation, so I haven;t noticed this too much personally. Although, I do feel better and have far less bloating then ever before. Clearer skin - This has been HUGE for me. I have been an adult acne sufferer despite trying every product and skin treatment out there. Cutting the carbs has had a bigger impact on my skin then anything else I’ve tried. I still get one or two pimples around my cycle, but otherwise my skin is clear for the first time I can remember.
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