Zma Hoops! 12/13/2023

Hello Again My Friends!

I feel like I have emerged from the pit! I fear I have the dreaded KETO FLU! 

Today I feel almost human. 

Yesterday  - Not so much!

I was so tired,  body aches, headache and nausea. I was afraid I would pass out in the midst of the choir concert I was accompanying!

But here I am! And the choir concert went well! I think it did....twas a big blur! 

I experienced the keto flu many years when I first attempted this lifestyle.  So I knew what to do:

Drink pickle juice, drink oodles of water and bone broth. I also drank tea and a diet coke.

This morning I am still a bit tired and nauseous, but less achy.  Aside from the keto flu, I do believe this plan is working for me this time around! 

I am losing about 1/2 pound per day. I think.i want to incorporate more veggies into my diet.  But amazingly,  I am not craving carbs or sugar  - at least for today!

Here is today's hooping video- Day 103:


Talk to you tomorrow!

I love you,

Zita aka Zma


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