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Keto straight talk
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Thank you @Sunny_Bunny_ for this timely post. I moved to keto because of T2D diagnosis. As I shared in another post, it turns out my BG issues are NOT diet related. By multiple measures (HOMA-R, fasting insulin, fasting C-peptide, carbohydrate metabolism analysis), by body processes carbs better than the average healthy person. My issue was stress related primarily with some exacerbation from micronutrient deficiencies.
With this revelation combined with the copious research I have done on nutrition, I am working through how I should best manage my food decisions (sounds better than diet). I can see no reason to every regularly eat breads, pastas, sugar, etc. I also clearly see the advantage of low carb for avoiding being perpetually hungry. However, my obsession with carb content probably did not help my stress level which is the primary drive for my elevated BG.
I figure it will likely be several months or more until I find that sweet spot where my food choices are such that they are healthy for my body and not so strict that they are a detriment to my stress levels.7 -
" I am working through how I should best manage my food decisions (sounds better than diet)." I love this!4
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This might be a good addition to the helpful article section in the launch pad for new members.4
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@cstehansen - I can't recall whether you were tested for food allergies, or for wheat/gluten sensitivity before you changed your diet. ??0
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Gonna confess my true fangirl status
I invited Amy Berger to come check out how well received her blog post was among our group members.
I'm Kerri btw...7 -
So cool! I hope she checks us out.2
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a great read thanks for sharing!1
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@cstehansen - I can't recall whether you were tested for food allergies, or for wheat/gluten sensitivity before you changed your diet. ??
No allergy testing done. I don't think there is any gluten in my diet at all as is. I eat no grains of any kind so unless there is some in something as a filler (which wouldn't be much) I can't see that being an issue.0 -
Thank you for posting! A lot of good 'food' for thought here!
I actually raised my protein levels just yesterday (and calorie levels by 100) as I've been feeling low energy the last 2 weeks (after 4 weeks of keto-induced high energy) and suspected too much protein restriction was the culprit. Already feeling better!
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Great post, thank you for sharing!0
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »Gonna confess my true fangirl status
I invited Amy Berger to come check out how well received her blog post was among our group members.
I'm Kerri btw...
SWEET!4 -
Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »
I always added more fat just to get my ratio. I am so changing that, Thanks! ; )6 -
cstehansen wrote: »I figure it will likely be several months or more until I find that sweet spot where my food choices are such that they are healthy for my body and not so strict that they are a detriment to my stress levels.
Yes! Take your time and get it right! As we are fond of saying in this group, "It's a marathon, not a sprint.""The_MrsMoser wrote:This was a great read (long, but GREAT)! As I gear up for the new year I've been reading a lot and getting involved in other forums because I want to make sure I'm "doing it right." This made me feel better about having my own approach, and finding what works for ME!
This is key. People need to understand that there is no ONE right way to achieve health goals, especially since there are so many possible health goals out there. Thank goodness we have lots of different metabolisms, viewpoints, experiences, n=1 experiments, results, etc. in this group, so we can all learn from each other and hopefully find what works best for each of us.
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Oh and Sunny_Bunny your looking fabulous! What a great photo!2
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In the great sea of diet gurus and the little lake of Keto experts, Stephen Phinney and Jeff Volek stand out, not only for their extensive research and knowledge, but also for their oft-verbalized recognition that people are simply different* (the goal therefore being to sensibly apply legitimate scientific research to individual cases.)
You can find segments from a joint interview that are labeled by topic on the JumpstartMD YouTube channel.
(The December 2016 presentation by Phinney on the Low Carb Down Under channel is the most recent vid I know of.)
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* "What's good for the gander may cook the goose."5 -
Can anyone suggest a good way of making sure you get enough electrolytes? Lower-leg swelling always an issue here. I salt food with sodium and potassium salts, but still not sure if it's helping.1
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Can anyone suggest a good way of making sure you get enough electrolytes? Lower-leg swelling always an issue here. I salt food with sodium and potassium salts, but still not sure if it's helping.
Broth made from bouillon cubes is a tried/true method many use.
I don't like broth myself, so I make crystal light lemonade (I use the 1.5L/1.5qt packet mix) and add 3 TBSP real lemon juice (provides potassium), 1 tsp salt (for sodium) and 2 TBSP Truvia to help make it more palatable.2 -
Another great read by Low Carb RN featuring Dr Eric Westman videos.
https://lowcarbrn.wordpress.com/2016/03/29/can-i-say-it-again-dont-force-the-fat/
She also shared some great graphics from Dr Ted Naiman
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »Another great read by Low Carb RN featuring Dr Eric Westman videos.
https://lowcarbrn.wordpress.com/2016/03/29/can-i-say-it-again-dont-force-the-fat/
Great stuff, thanks!
Eating more protein from min. 20g to min 25g, 4x daily, is on my list of experiments for 2017. Hoping to find a sweet spot just shy of pushing my BG up (again).
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Can anyone suggest a good way of making sure you get enough electrolytes? Lower-leg swelling always an issue here. I salt food with sodium and potassium salts, but still not sure if it's helping.
Have you tried making "Keto-ade?" The way I make mine is to add 1/4 tsp. sodium chloride (table salt), 1/4 tsp. potassium chloride (salt substitute), 4-5 drops liquid stevia, and 1 Tbsp. lime juice to 16-20 oz. of water.
Morton's "Lite Salt" is a combination of sodium chloride and potassium chloride, so 1/2 tsp. of that is quick and easy. Some people use Mio to flavor their keto-ade instead of the lime juice and stevia. Just use whatever you like. It really helps me when I'm feeling blah, headache-y, or have muscle aches. I'll drink one serving a day on normal days, and sometimes two if I do a long walk or a heavier workout.7
