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Keto Lifestyle: One Month Progress

January 22, 2021 By Ruthie Ridley 15 Comments

Hey friends! Happy, happy Friday!! I am very happy that the weekend is here. It’s been a long week, actually a long few weeks to be honest! Ben is on a very long stretch of mandatory 12 to 13 hour shifts and it has not been fun!

In other news, I wanted to give you guys an update on my keto journey! I decided back in December to start the keto way of eating. In fact, I decided to start on Christmas day. Crazy, I know, but I just felt like there was no good time or day to start and I had been already eating like a crazy person for months. I actually started 2020 off really well and then midway through the year I would say I just sort of lost my way.

I get discouraged because I have tried many diets before and have been successful, but gained the weight back after some time. Back in 2018, I did a diet called Opatvia and I looked incredible, lost 30 pounds, felt great but was not able to maintain the diet and keep the weight off. Some of my really good friends continue to have success with this diet, but I felt like long-term it wasn’t for me.

Over some time, I  heard a lot of people, including my mom, have a lot of long-term success with keto and so I decided I’m going to give it a shot. My mom has been doing the keto diet for two years and has kept off her weight and also felt really good. We are all high risk for diabetes and hypertension, so getting our diets and our weight under control is of extreme importance.

The simple breakdown of the keto diet is that you are cutting your carbs and your sugar. They encourage you to keep your carbohydrates at 20g per day to lose weight. Over the past month I would say my carbs were between 20 to 50g per day. In full transparency I was not perfect, there were days where I had wine, there were days where I wanted a few gummy snacks, which are my Achilles’ heel LOL! All in all however, I did make a big change. I cut my carbs, I increased my water and I definitely have been moving more.

The hardest part about 2020 was that I was actually working out a lot. I would work out anywhere from 5 to 6 times per week, but was not losing any weight! In my before pictures I was doing high intensity interval training and cycle classes, but look how bloated I was! I’ve learned that the way you look is 80% what you eat. Truly, I feel that I’m just getting started and I have big goals. I’ve lost a lot of inches, but I haven’t really weighed myself a ton. I feel like the scale can be extremely discouraging. I just want to be healthy and at a healthy weight! Here’s to the beginning! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments! So much love to you guys!

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There are a few new faces around so I felt like it would be a great time to do Friday introductions💖🥰💖
⚪️ I was born in Jamaica raised in CT, moved to CA on a dream and also to be apart of the @jcsacramento church plant in 2013
⚪️ Ben and I met at church in CT. Our families were hanging out before we ever met each other. Started dating in June of 2007. Engaged in December. Married in July 2008. 
⚪️ Ben was born in England. 
⚪️ Ava is 11 almost 12, Savannah is 10 and Judah is 9 on Sunday. They’re 15 and 17 months apart. 
⚪️ I got pregnant with Ava two months after getting married. 
⚪️ Originally we wanted 5 kids. I had two back to back c-sections so I decided to tie my tubes at 28 🤪🤪. 
⚪️ I will be 37 on June 21. Ben will be 35 on July 16. He has 4 siblings and I have 1. 
⚪️My main sports growing up were soccer ⚽️ and track 🏃🏾‍♀️ 
⚪️ Even though I’m on the keto diet my favorite foods are pasta, gummy candy and fries LOL
⚪️ I left my 17 year nursing career last fall to pursue influencing and content creation full-time after doing both for 6 years. 
⚪️ Ben had originally gone to school for his teaching degree in exercise science back in Connecticut. When we got to California he found out he had to do all this recertification. It had been deep in his heart to get into law-enforcement and decided to pursue that instead. He has been on patrol 🚔 since 2018. 
⚪️ We just started Outlander 😲. Such incredible acting. But we love true crime shows and documentaries. 

🌟 Tell me something about you in the comments! Do we have anything in common?!
All the big smiles for more snacks that fit into m All the big smiles for more snacks that fit into my lifestyle! As you all know, I’ve been doing the keto diet and have been focusing on my sugar and carb intake since December of last year. I notice how sugar and carbs really affect my metabolism! Stoked to have found this amazing yogurt that is a new flavor by @twogoodyogurt! Only 3g of sugar per 5.3 oz serving and all the yummy flavors!!! @target #targetpartner #LessWasteMoreGoodness #TwoGood #TwoGoodYogurt #GoodForOurWorld #GoodSave http://liketk.it/38Q6Q #liketoknowit @liketoknow.it #liketkit
“Ruthie, is that you?!!! Another graphic tee?!!! “Ruthie, is that you?!!! Another graphic tee?!!!” My girl Kim @liveloveblank is always inspiring me with the edgy chic looks!! This tee is by @shopsubtledust She makes retro, vintage tees based on Disney rides!!! I cannot wait for Disneyland open up again… #SpaceMountain Kut jeans, vintage sunnies and Chelsea boots. http://liketk.it/38VEt #liketkit @liketoknow.it 📸 @itserikachristine
Do you have a favorite day of the week? I don’t Do you have a favorite day of the week? I don’t know if I have a favorite day, but I do love Sunday’s. I feel like Sunday’s give me permission to slow down, take a deep breath and focus on some self care even if it’s brief! 🥰 #GiftedByArticle #ourarticle  #RidleyRetreat 📸 @hannahjoyphoto
We are working on our model poses 👀🤣💃🏾 We are working on our model poses
👀🤣💃🏾🕺🏼Swipe for the big cheese! 

I wear glasses for blue light protection and Benjamin just got a new prescription late last year. He was on patrol when he realized while driving at night it was becoming more and more difficult to read street signs. We started looking to Eyeglass World last year and it has been the best decision we have made! One of our favorite things about @eyeglassworld is that the day you get your eye exam is the day you get your glasses! Best part is you can always find a two pair for $78 deal every single day! Both Ben and I feel pretty cool in these specs! What do you guys think about our new frames?! #EGWpartner 📸 @etchedintime_photography
Lighting a good candle instantly puts me in a good Lighting a good candle instantly puts me in a good mood😌✨⭐️
I’ve said this on stories a few times but, @thymesfragrances carries my FAVORITE candles of all time.
In particular, Frasier Fir will fill your home with the most magical scent and put you at ease!
Fully obsessed with everything they carry! #thymesfrangrancepartner 📸 @hannahjoyphoto
Branching out in my style game with some graphic t Branching out in my style game with some graphic tees!! 💃🏾💯💁🏾‍♀️ 

Swipe left and let me know which one is your fave! 1️⃣,2️⃣ or 3️⃣!! 

I have partnered up with some amazing ladies to style graphic tees all week long!! Follow along in stories for all the inspiration 🥰🥰 
@caitlinoliviastyled 
@bonniewyrick 
@streetsbeatseats
@shaynaslife 

Shop these looks here ▶️ http://liketk.it/38yxG 📸 @itserikachristine #liketoknowit
Now and Then 🥺😭💖👭🏽 Anyone find tha Now and Then 🥺😭💖👭🏽

Anyone find that machine that pauses time yet 😦?!!! I’ll pay anything!! Send me the link!!!!!! 

The girls are  17 months apart. They aren’t the best of friends YET but I know it’s coming. They have their sweet moments and I eat it up. #preteens check out the last pic. Like seriously melt😭! http://liketk.it/38t6N #liketkit @liketoknow.it
14 Valentine’s Day celebrations down- forever to 14 Valentine’s Day celebrations down- forever to go! I love you Benjamin Mark Ridley! Excited to go on a date on the actual holiday for the first time in forever tonight 😅💃🏾🕺🏼http://liketk.it/38lj4 #liketkit @liketoknow.it 📸 @etchedintime_photography
I discovered the importance of stretching the hard I discovered the importance of stretching the hard way last year! On my last few days of my job in nursing I literally had so much pain in my left hip while walking! I went to my chiropractor, they did x-rays and found out I had hip bursitis🤦🏾‍♀️ WUTTTT?! I’m not 90! Yes!! All the years of running, half marathon training, soccer etc. never stretching, it caught up! Now I go to the chiropractor every week and I do stretch LOL! Stretch people🤣
 
In other news I am wearing head to toe @Athleta!! I have raved about this brand for years! So versatile, comfortable and timeless! The best news however is, now they have launched their expanded range of styles in 1X to 3X sizes. Their sizes now go from XXS to 3X. This is so important and makes me happy!! We should all be able to walk into any store and find our size in the clothes we love! #ad #athleta #PowerOfShe @athleta @shopstylecollective 📸 @itserikachristine
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Confession: I didn’t date anyone before Ben. He was my first boyfriend at 22 years old 😳and so I don’t have a lot of stories to tell except about our first date which was probably my favorite. 

I was super self-conscious about the fact that I wore wigs and with him being a cute Caucasian male- (he’s actually British!) I didn’t think he would fully grasp the concept of wigs and extensions so I felt the need to tell him on our first date🤣. We were in an IKEA parking lot and I wrote it on a piece of paper “I wear wigs like Beyoncé!” handed it to him and ran away LOL! Of course he said “that’s awesome!“ And my anxiety was lifted. 📸 @itserikachristine
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TGIF💃🏾🕺🏼👭🏽🧍🏽‼️ There TGIF💃🏾🕺🏼👭🏽🧍🏽‼️

There are a few new faces around so I felt like it would be a great time to do Friday introductions💖🥰💖
⚪️ I was born in Jamaica raised in CT, moved to CA on a dream and also to be apart of the @jcsacramento church plant in 2013
⚪️ Ben and I met at church in CT. Our families were hanging out before we ever met each other. Started dating in June of 2007. Engaged in December. Married in July 2008. 
⚪️ Ben was born in England. 
⚪️ Ava is 11 almost 12, Savannah is 10 and Judah is 9 on Sunday. They’re 15 and 17 months apart. 
⚪️ I got pregnant with Ava two months after getting married. 
⚪️ Originally we wanted 5 kids. I had two back to back c-sections so I decided to tie my tubes at 28 🤪🤪. 
⚪️ I will be 37 on June 21. Ben will be 35 on July 16. He has 4 siblings and I have 1. 
⚪️My main sports growing up were soccer ⚽️ and track 🏃🏾‍♀️ 
⚪️ Even though I’m on the keto diet my favorite foods are pasta, gummy candy and fries LOL
⚪️ I left my 17 year nursing career last fall to pursue influencing and content creation full-time after doing both for 6 years. 
⚪️ Ben had originally gone to school for his teaching degree in exercise science back in Connecticut. When we got to California he found out he had to do all this recertification. It had been deep in his heart to get into law-enforcement and decided to pursue that instead. He has been on patrol 🚔 since 2018. 
⚪️ We just started Outlander 😲. Such incredible acting. But we love true crime shows and documentaries. 

🌟 Tell me something about you in the comments! Do we have anything in common?!
All the big smiles for more snacks that fit into m All the big smiles for more snacks that fit into my lifestyle! As you all know, I’ve been doing the keto diet and have been focusing on my sugar and carb intake since December of last year. I notice how sugar and carbs really affect my metabolism! Stoked to have found this amazing yogurt that is a new flavor by @twogoodyogurt! Only 3g of sugar per 5.3 oz serving and all the yummy flavors!!! @target #targetpartner #LessWasteMoreGoodness #TwoGood #TwoGoodYogurt #GoodForOurWorld #GoodSave http://liketk.it/38Q6Q #liketoknowit @liketoknow.it #liketkit
“Ruthie, is that you?!!! Another graphic tee?!!! “Ruthie, is that you?!!! Another graphic tee?!!!” My girl Kim @liveloveblank is always inspiring me with the edgy chic looks!! This tee is by @shopsubtledust She makes retro, vintage tees based on Disney rides!!! I cannot wait for Disneyland open up again… #SpaceMountain Kut jeans, vintage sunnies and Chelsea boots. http://liketk.it/38VEt #liketkit @liketoknow.it 📸 @itserikachristine
Do you have a favorite day of the week? I don’t Do you have a favorite day of the week? I don’t know if I have a favorite day, but I do love Sunday’s. I feel like Sunday’s give me permission to slow down, take a deep breath and focus on some self care even if it’s brief! 🥰 #GiftedByArticle #ourarticle  #RidleyRetreat 📸 @hannahjoyphoto
We are working on our model poses 👀🤣💃🏾 We are working on our model poses
👀🤣💃🏾🕺🏼Swipe for the big cheese! 

I wear glasses for blue light protection and Benjamin just got a new prescription late last year. He was on patrol when he realized while driving at night it was becoming more and more difficult to read street signs. We started looking to Eyeglass World last year and it has been the best decision we have made! One of our favorite things about @eyeglassworld is that the day you get your eye exam is the day you get your glasses! Best part is you can always find a two pair for $78 deal every single day! Both Ben and I feel pretty cool in these specs! What do you guys think about our new frames?! #EGWpartner 📸 @etchedintime_photography
Lighting a good candle instantly puts me in a good Lighting a good candle instantly puts me in a good mood😌✨⭐️
I’ve said this on stories a few times but, @thymesfragrances carries my FAVORITE candles of all time.
In particular, Frasier Fir will fill your home with the most magical scent and put you at ease!
Fully obsessed with everything they carry! #thymesfrangrancepartner 📸 @hannahjoyphoto
Branching out in my style game with some graphic t Branching out in my style game with some graphic tees!! 💃🏾💯💁🏾‍♀️ 

Swipe left and let me know which one is your fave! 1️⃣,2️⃣ or 3️⃣!! 

I have partnered up with some amazing ladies to style graphic tees all week long!! Follow along in stories for all the inspiration 🥰🥰 
@caitlinoliviastyled 
@bonniewyrick 
@streetsbeatseats
@shaynaslife 

Shop these looks here ▶️ http://liketk.it/38yxG 📸 @itserikachristine #liketoknowit
Now and Then 🥺😭💖👭🏽 Anyone find tha Now and Then 🥺😭💖👭🏽

Anyone find that machine that pauses time yet 😦?!!! I’ll pay anything!! Send me the link!!!!!! 

The girls are  17 months apart. They aren’t the best of friends YET but I know it’s coming. They have their sweet moments and I eat it up. #preteens check out the last pic. Like seriously melt😭! http://liketk.it/38t6N #liketkit @liketoknow.it
14 Valentine’s Day celebrations down- forever to 14 Valentine’s Day celebrations down- forever to go! I love you Benjamin Mark Ridley! Excited to go on a date on the actual holiday for the first time in forever tonight 😅💃🏾🕺🏼http://liketk.it/38lj4 #liketkit @liketoknow.it 📸 @etchedintime_photography
I discovered the importance of stretching the hard I discovered the importance of stretching the hard way last year! On my last few days of my job in nursing I literally had so much pain in my left hip while walking! I went to my chiropractor, they did x-rays and found out I had hip bursitis🤦🏾‍♀️ WUTTTT?! I’m not 90! Yes!! All the years of running, half marathon training, soccer etc. never stretching, it caught up! Now I go to the chiropractor every week and I do stretch LOL! Stretch people🤣
 
In other news I am wearing head to toe @Athleta!! I have raved about this brand for years! So versatile, comfortable and timeless! The best news however is, now they have launched their expanded range of styles in 1X to 3X sizes. Their sizes now go from XXS to 3X. This is so important and makes me happy!! We should all be able to walk into any store and find our size in the clothes we love! #ad #athleta #PowerOfShe @athleta @shopstylecollective 📸 @itserikachristine
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