I want to start off telling you that I am sorry for the evasive answer I gave you on Sept. 10th in the TOPIC: New to IF on the Intermittent Fasting team. That was very rude of me and I don't like my reaction to your question.
I hope you did find the answer you needed but just in case you didn't. My answer should have been to try to stay busy with things you love like your music (playing your piano) and your art. I know you have plenty to do on your farm but, I think this is your time to be kind to yourself and enjoy your time. Another thing I do that has helped me is to keep foods on hand that are legal on the Keto lifestyle like, olives, radishes, cheese sticks, walnuts, etc. for those times when I just have to have a small snack before my eating window. At least I know that when I do have to have something it won't knock me out of Keto. However, it is best to not snack and just stay busy doing things you love. I have also found if I get enough fat in my eating window, I don't get hungry, in fact I can go even longer from meal to meal. I am now doing OMAD (one meal a day).
It looks like you are doing great by staying on track with your goal of losing one pound a week. I am proud of you for doing that. It is a very realistic goal.
I would love it if you would like to join us on the Daily Chat thread and the THE NEW Lose 25 Pounds in 25 Weeks, TEAM Challenge. And if you haven't already it is a good idea to measure yourself in several places and record those measurements somewhere, because sometimes we lose inches even when we don't see any loss on the scale. That has kept me from getting discouraged several times.
USARUNNERGIRL
Thank you for supporting my running endeavors. It means the world to me. Right now I am thinking about creating a new goal for myself to run a half marathon in every state. Still in the thinking stage. I have to get the hubby on board! 4027 days ago
USARUNNERGIRL
Thank you so much for the concern about my little baby girl, she is actually acting so much beter tonight. I think that injection had some major healing power. I hope you have a lovely Valentines Day! 4029 days ago