Paulie's unintended keto journey
OK. So, here goes. I'll try to make a long story short. Basically, my wife and youngest daughter have struggled with weight issues, and both of them are at a point where they really want to do something about it. I've been a certified personal trainer for a couple decades, and ran a wellness program for a few years. I'm also obsessed with lifting heavy things. I've set up nutritional and exercise programs for my wife and daughter in the past. They would start out great, and eventually fizzle like so many people do, and would get annoyed with me if I offered support/encouragement like I would for a client. My wife (the shrink) brought up a good point. She does much better achieving goals if she has someone or something to be accountable to, but found it too annoying for it to be her husband. It created an uncomfortable power shift for her. She had done some research, and found a Keto diet program offered at a local hospital that is run by a doctor and registered dietician that she knows. The program includes a weekly weigh in and mandatory support group. The program seems legit, and eventually phases moderate carbs back in, once reasonable fat loss goals have been achieved. Well, since I put on about 8 pounds over the holidays, and was considering a cut very soon, I've decided to follow a keto diet of my own in support of my wife and daughter. My wife and daughter's first day on keto is 1/10. I thought I'd get an early start as of this coming Monday. Any tips/tricks and words of encouragement are greatly appreciated. Here are my initial stats:
Age:47
Height: 5'7"
Weight:185
I'd like to track my compound lifts throughout this journey. Current numbers:
Bench Press: 230x6
Belt Squat: 305x12
Deadlift 340x6
OHP 120x6