Is Ketosis right for me?

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  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    WalkingAlong wrote: »
    Why is it too low? There is research and links in my profile that say it's fine. Do you have anything to support your opinion or is it just based on forum myths?

    No one ever has support for the "you're undereating" hypothesis, just strongly held beliefs.

    Plugging in generic stats (1-3hrs of light exercise/week) into a generic calculator that is generally considered to be fairly accurate (or at least an accurate starting point), her maintenance needs are estimated at ~2400 when including exercise. or about 1900 as a deficit for healthy, sustainable loss.

    Another calculator estimates her net maintenance needs, assuming 8hrs sleep and 1hr standing/walking, at around 2550, or 2050 for a healthy rate of loss.

    And another calculator estimates her net needs with the same assumptions as being around 2360, or almost 1900 to lose weight.

    None of these numbers are 1500. And chances of these calculators all being completely off for OP are not likely. Sure, 100 cals +/-, but her true needs to lose in a sustainable way is not 1500. Hence too low.

    If OP were say... 130lbs, then 1500 would probably be okay for her. But she's, you know, not 130lbs.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    And, you know, there is no reason she needs to limit her deficit to 500/day.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    WalkingAlong wrote: »
    And, you know, there is no reason she needs to limit her deficit to 500/day.

    but the forum cops will ticket her for exceeding the deficit limit !
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    GaleHawkins wrote: »
    crisb2 wrote: »
    @Tbaby1514 wrote: »
    Do you see any reason as to why I should NOT try this?
    I don't know a whole lot about it yet, have read a few studies. Just wondering if anything stood out on why I shouldn't try this since my scale has stopped budging, before I starting researching the heck out of it! Any tips on foods to eat/avoid would be great as well.

    I'm on keto, but there's a couple of reasons I don't think it's right for you (yet, anyway):
    1) You're asking an online forum whether it's right for you
    2) You don't know a whole lot about it
    3) You're asking for tips, before doing the research
    4) There are plenty of reasons why a person shouldn't try keto, but I don't know you well enough to list what those would be for you
    5) You're looking for reasons NOT to try it, instead of asking about the benefits

    So:
    1) Do the research
    2) Make your own choices
    3) A general tip, asking about keto on the general boards is usually un-wise, people freak out, here's the keto board: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto

    Personally, I'm kinda loving it, but no one can make this decision for you.

    That is one great reply.

    Tbab1514 I put in about 200 hours of researching this subject. So much that you read in forums is just not true like "a calorie is a calorie" as if they are all equal for example.

    Let us know how it goes.

    So much research and so little truth....
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    OP, can you open your food diary?


    Also, I wouldn't suggest going straight to one extreme. If anything start to increase fats and proteins and lower carbs. But realize when you do this, that you will deplete some glycogen/water storage so you will lose weight. But once you get past that, it still comes down to CICO, unless you have a medical condition you haven't referenced.

    But generally the problem we see is people are inaccurate with their diary or measuring. It's good to know you weigh your food.. so now the question is consistency.
  • angelarose111
    angelarose111 Posts: 10 Member
    I've been doing keto for the last 2 weeks. I did manage to lose a few pounds. I find it easier than normal calorie restriction. I simply avoid sugar, bread, pasta, and rice. I eat meat, cheese, and tons of veggies. I've also found that I don't get hungry hardly at all. Sometimes I have to force myself to eat. Whereas simple calorie restriction had me starving all the time.
  • dawlfin318
    dawlfin318 Posts: 227 Member
    crisb2 wrote: »
    @Tbaby1514 wrote: »
    Do you see any reason as to why I should NOT try this?
    I don't know a whole lot about it yet, have read a few studies. Just wondering if anything stood out on why I shouldn't try this since my scale has stopped budging, before I starting researching the heck out of it! Any tips on foods to eat/avoid would be great as well.

    I'm on keto, but there's a couple of reasons I don't think it's right for you (yet, anyway):
    1) You're asking an online forum whether it's right for you
    2) You don't know a whole lot about it
    3) You're asking for tips, before doing the research
    4) There are plenty of reasons why a person shouldn't try keto, but I don't know you well enough to list what those would be for you
    5) You're looking for reasons NOT to try it, instead of asking about the benefits

    So:
    1) Do the research
    2) Make your own choices
    3) A general tip, asking about keto on the general boards is usually un-wise, people freak out, here's the keto board: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto

    Personally, I'm kinda loving it, but no one can make this decision for you.

    awesome!
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