I do what with butter...?

Mallybear2020
Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
edited November 26 in Food and Nutrition
In order to bring up my calories and fat intake, I eat straight up butter and salt it. I get it's not the healthiest, but I'm under strict low carb diet.

Question: Does anyone else do this? Do you think I should stop, or do you have a better alternative?
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  • Thowe92
    Thowe92 Posts: 109 Member
    There is nothing wrong with that. Maybe eat it on toast or cook with it? You can try making a compound butter if you want.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    It sounds kind of . . . unenjoyable to me, but I've never tried it.

    How low is your carbohydrate goal? It might be more fun to put that butter ON foods that fit within your plan than to just eat the butter.
  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    That just doesn't sound very appetizing. Why not just scramble some eggs in it or saute some veggies? My son sneaks bites of butter and it just grosses me out. He does the same thing with sour cream, too.
  • Mallybear2020
    Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
    My carb limit is 16-20. Most people can get by around 50, but I'm extremely sensitive to it.
    I don't eat toast, and my access to veggies is limited atm.
    It sounds gross, but it's not too bad. I just wish I didn't have to do it.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I'd eat a chunk of cheese instead
  • Mallybear2020
    Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
    @TavistockToad
    Um...I did. It still isn't enough to bring up my calories.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    @TavistockToad
    Um...I did. It still isn't enough to bring up my calories.

    Two chunks? Three?
  • Mallybear2020
    Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
    I'm 4 days back into low carb dieting and it seems that I'm already in a plateau!
    MFP says that I should be eating 1200-1500. Well everyday I'm only getting about 1050.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    My carb limit is 16-20. Most people can get by around 50, but I'm extremely sensitive to it.
    I don't eat toast, and my access to veggies is limited atm.
    It sounds gross, but it's not too bad. I just wish I didn't have to do it.

    Is this a medical condition? Do you have access, through your doctor, to a dietician who can help you plan a diet that meets your needs? I doubt your doctor intends for you to meet your calorie needs with butter. Professional help with your meal plan may really benefit you.
  • vivmom2014
    vivmom2014 Posts: 1,649 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
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    LOL. +1

  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    I'm 4 days back into low carb dieting and it seems that I'm already in a plateau!
    MFP says that I should be eating 1200-1500. Well everyday I'm only getting about 1050.

    You can't be at a plateau after 4 days. A plateau is six weeks of the scale not moving while you're consistently following your plan.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    @TavistockToad
    Um...I did. It still isn't enough to bring up my calories.

    Wasn't a big enough chunk then!
  • Mallybear2020
    Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
    I'm also doing intermittent fasting. I have a 4 hour window period.
    Thanks for your suggestions, I'll just have to stick to 1000 calories til I can figure out something else.


    @janejellyroll
    I have hit plateaus before. It doesn't take 6 weeks for me, more like 2-3 weeks. It's why trying to get healthy, fit and eat well becomes increasingly irritating very quickly.

    @TavistockToad
    So far it's not enough. I don't think I can stomach to eat anything else. I'm still 200-442 calroies under my goal.
  • Mallybear2020
    Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
    Oh and one more question. When low carb dieting and intermittent fasting, are you supposed to get sick?
    Like more than once each time I start doing theses things I'll get sick at night and almost feel like I need to vomit while I'm trying to freaking sleep.
    Any solutions?
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    I'm also doing intermittent fasting. I have a 4 hour window period.
    Thanks for your suggestions, I'll just have to stick to 1000 calories til I can figure out something else.


    @janejellyroll
    I have hit plateaus before. It doesn't take 6 weeks for me, more like 2-3 weeks. It's why trying to get healthy, fit and eat well becomes increasingly irritating very quickly.

    @TavistockToad
    So far it's not enough. I don't think I can stomach to eat anything else. I'm still 200-442 calroies under my goal.

    By definition, those aren't plateaus. I understand it's frustrating not to see weight loss every week, but that's how weight loss is. Instead of dubbing it a plateau, you need to work on having realistic expectations.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Open your diary. I can eat a 1000 calorie meal after breakfast, lunch and snacks so either you're not measuring your food correctly or you're being far too restrictive to be able to hit your cals and macros.
  • alyssagb1
    alyssagb1 Posts: 353 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
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    Lmao - :D
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    What do you mean with sensitive? Do you have a medical condition?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    Oh and one more question. When low carb dieting and intermittent fasting, are you supposed to get sick?
    Like more than once each time I start doing theses things I'll get sick at night and almost feel like I need to vomit while I'm trying to freaking sleep.
    Any solutions?

    What time is your eating window?
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Cashew milk might meet your needs and be more pleasant - unsweetened, of course.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    Oh and one more question. When low carb dieting and intermittent fasting, are you supposed to get sick?
    Like more than once each time I start doing theses things I'll get sick at night and almost feel like I need to vomit while I'm trying to freaking sleep.
    Any solutions?

    OK so to sum up.

    You eat 1000 calories (significantly too few) each day
    You eat sticks of butter
    You get sick at night and feel nauseous such that you can't sleep
    You can't eat any carbs, including vegetables
    You think maybe intermittent fasting will work.
    You think you hit a plateau 4 days in.


    I mean this with all due respect..

    I think you need to take a full stop and completely forget everything you're currently doing, make an appointment with a doctor and/or registered dietician, and get on a truly healthy sustainable eating plan. Because none of what you are doing right now makes any sort of sense whatsoever.
  • Mallybear2020
    Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
    Thanks guys. I'm stuffing in a piece of bologna and fixing a scrambled egg.
    Let my gag reflexes commence.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    Oh and one more question. When low carb dieting and intermittent fasting, are you supposed to get sick?
    Like more than once each time I start doing theses things I'll get sick at night and almost feel like I need to vomit while I'm trying to freaking sleep.
    Any solutions?

    Vomiting in your sleep or while trying to sleep aren't connected to low carb or IF eating plans, but it could be connected to eating butter.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    Thanks guys. I'm stuffing in a piece of bologna and fixing a scrambled egg.
    Let my gag reflexes commence.

    Add an eating disorder specialist to my list.
  • ultrahoon
    ultrahoon Posts: 467 Member
    See a doctor and get a referral to a dietician, you're on course for some serious health issues if you don't.
  • Mallybear2020
    Mallybear2020 Posts: 82 Member
    I have no problem eating, hello? I wouldn't be overweight if I did.
    I'm trying to avoid things I know that do not help me lose weight. Like pasta, breads, candy, chocolate (I LOVE).
    I have no issues with veggies, especially broccoli and green beans.

    @juggernaut1974
    Come on dude, that was a total joke. XD

  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    Thanks guys. I'm stuffing in a piece of bologna and fixing a scrambled egg.
    Let my gag reflexes commence.

    Why would eating a single egg and a piece of lunch meat make you gag?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Mallybear2020 wrote: »
    I have no problem eating, hello? I wouldn't be overweight if I did.
    I'm trying to avoid things I know that do not help me lose weight. Like pasta, breads, candy, chocolate (I LOVE).
    I have no issues with veggies, especially broccoli and green beans.

    @juggernaut1974
    Come on dude, that was a total joke. XD

    You think you'll be successful by not eating anything you like? Hmmmmm
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    You have a problem if you're eating less than 1000 calories from actual food and fill the rest up with eating straight butter.
    Like, a serious problem.
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