Tracking, Adjusting, and Learning: My Journey with Clean Keto
Lately, I’ve been using the @carbmanagerapp to track my daily intake and figure out what’s acceptable for dinner.
Why? Because I’ve noticed a pattern: I tend to blow my protein allowance with eggs during the day. By the time dinner rolls around, there’s no room left for more protein, and I’m left hungry, wondering what on earth I can eat!
Navigating Protein and Cancer
During a second-opinion consult with an oncologist at Baptist, I learned something critical:
While efforts to starve cancer of sugar are important, you can easily feed it with too much protein if you’re not careful.
This was eye-opening for me. I’ve struggled with consuming meat my whole life, so I’m shocked to find myself exceeding my daily protein goals. Turns out, even nuts, an egg, and a protein for dinner can be too much—for me, at least.
Everyone’s needs are different, so always consult your doctor to determine what’s best for you. This process is complicated, but I’m learning it’s much simpler than we make it.
Progress and Adjustments
It’s taken two full months of drastic changes, but the progress has been worth it:
- Down 15 pounds since April 24.
- Very little pain—only occasional, short-lived discomfort once a week compared to 24/7 throbbing pain, aches, and nightly fevers before I started this journey.
However, I’ve also learned that some of the things I was doing initially may have fed my cancer more than helped in the long run. I’m hopeful that the benefits I gained outweighed any negatives, but I’ve made adjustments based on new insights.
Things I’ve Stopped or Limited
- Wormwood and Milk Thistle
- While these are great for protecting the liver, they can feed ER/PR/HER2-positive breast cancer, so I’ve stopped or limited their use.
- Fenbendazole and Ivermectin
- Both have potential benefits but are currently on pause as I refine my approach.
The Role of Food in Healing
Here’s what I’ve learned:
- Cruciferous vegetables (often celebrated for their health benefits) can actually feed estrogen-dominant breast cancer.
- My safe food window—what doesn’t feed cancer, harm my gut, or disrupt my hormones—has become much smaller.
While this can feel overwhelming, it’s also made decision-making easier in the long run. Meal prepping and always having the right foods readily available has been a game-changer.
Clean Keto vs. Dirty Keto
Yes, #DirtyKeto is real and a common fallback for many. But I’ve realized that #CleanKeto is the way to go for me—it just requires more effort.
It’s all about:
- Eliminating sugar, dairy, processed foods, lectins, oxalates, gluten, and carbs.
- Being intentional about snacks (nuts are no longer my go-to).
- Using tools like ketone test strips to monitor progress and stay on track.
Moving Forward
This journey has been a mix of challenges, discoveries, and adjustments, but I’m finally starting to feel like I’m getting the hang of it.
For anyone else navigating a similar path:
- Research, experiment, and listen to your body.
- Give yourself grace—it’s a learning process.
- And remember, every small step forward is progress.
Healing naturally requires patience and persistence, but I truly believe it’s possible.
#NoSugar #NoDairy #NoProcessedFood #NoLectins #NoOxalates #LowOxalateFoods #NoGluten #NoCarbs #NoMoreJuicing #AreVeggiesKillingUs #HealCancerNaturally #JenHealsCancer
