Keto 3 Week Challenge
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Taco in a bowl....my fave!
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Great job on finding some yummy recipes and making your transition in to ketosis, Ladies !1
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44scoobydoo wrote: »Today was a really good day. I definitely have to pick up the sticks to see if I am in ketosis. Do they sell them at Walmart? So far no side effects. I have a lot more energy and really do not miss carbs. I love not eating processed foods. They caused so much inflammation and fatigue. I definitely want to try the frittata recipe and fat bomb recipes.
Great to hear! The sticks can be bought at any pharmacy in any store that has a pharmacy. Usually behind the counter with diabetic supplies.
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When you first started, did you throw out all high carb foods? I want to try Keto but I don't want to waste the food I already have.
I am doing keto alone but my partner and kids are not. Everyone benefits from fewer sweets and some low carb substitutions, so I left the carbs alone. I also hate food waste!
I would save your cheats and oopsies for eating out, where it is way harder to stay on track, so try your best not to fall off the wagon at home. It also depends on whether this is a diet or lifestyle change for good.
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Just wanted to remind everyone about MIM (Muffin in a Minute). Here is the original Atkins recipe. There are a million variations. It's good for when you just feel as if you have to have something low carb that's sort of like a muffin: https://www.atkins.com/recipes/muffin-in-a-minute/165
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Great recipe Karen ! I've seen where a lot of people like to split this into two halves and toast it lightly....like and English muffin.
I also will cook a couple of scrambled eggs this way, when it comes out of the mug, split it half and put sliced cheese and cooked Canadian bacon or reg bacon in the middle. Wrap in parchment or waxed paper for a keto egg mcmuffin on the go, or use the the muffin recipe for the bread portion of this sandwich...3 minutes and you're basically out the door!3 -
I actually like to add some butter or coconut oil, or butter the inside of the cup, and I don't find that I need the sweetener, especially if I use coconut oil. I like some of the savory options, too. Great idea about the keto egg mcmuffin!
Karen in Virginia1 -
Day three! I hope everyone feels as though they are having success! I know from the keto sticks that I am in ketosis. I read that if you are going low-carb and eating the sufficient amount of fat you should be in ketosis within two days. Really no reason to get the stick but that is up to you.
ideliver - thanks for the information and insight! It is so nice to have people on here that are experienced!
Karen- thanks so much for that muffin recipe. I love muffins! I will definitely have to try this.
pwrfl1 - I like your egg muffin idea! Now I am hungry!
Thanks everyone for the sharing of recipes and valuable information! We make such an awesome team!
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So far since Sunday I have dropped 2.6 pounds! This type of eating melts my fat quickly! Good luck everyone! Hopefully everyone is having great success!
Mary1 -
day 3 , I am also in ketosis, already lost the appetite I think it's a good sign
Wishing you all good luck!2 -
I have drop a total of 3.2 pounds since starting last Tuesday. I awoke this morning to another 1.2 lbs loss.1
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It was brought to my attention that most likely the first couple days of any weight-loss is water weight. Which is because we are burning up our glucose storage first which is made up of a significant amount of water. Those glucose cells are gone and eliminated from your body and you should not worry about regaining the weight unless after this you go back into an over abundance of carbs and processed foods. After the initial loss of water from the glucose reserve you will be in fat burning mode! Here's an interesting article that explains the process.
http://ketogeniclifestyle.com/water-weight-and-fluid-management/
Remember to have your salt shaker ready to keep your electrolytes balanced.
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All the recipes, motivation and articles are very helpful! I'm doing well. Really LOVING bulletproof coffee!! So delicious. I can really tell a difference in how I feel with the increase in fat from when I did just low carb. I wish I had known then to focus more on the fat vs the protein. I tried these chili hand pies for the Superbowl and everyone loved them, even the non-keto guests!
http://ketogasm.com/low-carb-hand-pies-stuffed-chili-recipe/1 -
Good Morning ~ day.. 3 I like reading all the helpful tips, recipes and successes... please kept them coming!!!
I have lost .8 lbs so far. 1- 2lbs a week would be perfect. I have dramaticly reduced junkie carbs.. which is my ~main need. I can't beleive I am actually full and can't finish what I have logged in. So far so good.. 0 -
Kilika- thanks for that recipe! I am definitely going to make these. It seems as though you can add just about anything to the inside that you would like! I might try them with my fajita chicken and cream cheese!
Today I am making prime rib wrapped brussels sprouts! Very delicious and spot on for this diet!
Thinly sliced prime rib 2oz
Five stocks of asparagus
Whipped cream cheese 2 tbls
Extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon
Sea salt
1. Using a knife spread whipped cream cheese onto the slices of prime rib.
2. Place asparagus in olive oil to coat.
4. Wrap each asparagus stalk with prime rib.
5. Sprinkle with sea salt.
6. Place on cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 400° for 10–15 minutes.
Mary
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Looks yummy Mary! Proscutio and bacon makes great wraps around asparagus and green beans for more of a side dish.1
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pwrfl1 - that sounds yummy!0
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fanncy0626 wrote: »It was brought to my attention that most likely the first couple days of any weight-loss is water weight. Which is because we are burning up our glucose storage first which is made up of a significant amount of water. Those glucose cells are gone and eliminated from your body and you should not worry about regaining the weight unless after this you go back into an over abundance of carbs and processed foods. After the initial loss of water from the glucose reserve you will be in fat burning mode! Here's an interesting article that explains the process.
http://ketogeniclifestyle.com/water-weight-and-fluid-management/
Remember to have your salt shaker ready to keep your electrolytes balanced.
Mary
Mary, thanks for sharing this because that's what I was concerned about. But I am fine as long as I understand and know what to expect. I will read the article but the concept make sense. Except that I feel like I am burning actual fat. LOL!0 -
This just occurred to me-- I was under the impression that when you go on a calorie restricted diet that the first week of weight loss is mainly water weight and that when you start eating at maintenance you will regain a few pounds because the glucose will need to refill. So, I'm just wondering if you were already dieting and lost water weight is there more because you switch to a keto diet? Just trying to understand...0
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All the recipes, motivation and articles are very helpful! I'm doing well. Really LOVING bulletproof coffee!! So delicious. I can really tell a difference in how I feel with the increase in fat from when I did just low carb. I wish I had known then to focus more on the fat vs the protein. I tried these chili hand pies for the Superbowl and everyone loved them, even the non-keto guests!
http://ketogasm.com/low-carb-hand-pies-stuffed-chili-recipe/
Those hand pies look great. Good website!
Karen in Virginia0 -
@DDHFree
There is probably more water weight loss for a keto diet than just a low calorie or low fat diet, because once you use up all of your glycogen (which happens on a low carb diet), all the water that was bound to the glycogen is gone, too. Each gram of glycogen is bound to 4 grams of water. So we should all lose a lot of weight the first week due to diuresis. Not because we are losing fat, although there is some fat loss, too. The reason this is important to understand is that you can gain 5-10 lbs overnight if you go to a birthday party and eat a piece of cake or something, and your glycogen stores are repleted. It has nothing to do with fat loss or fat gain, it's all water. Fat loss is less dramatic on the scale. Once you have lost that initial exhilirating several pounds, weight loss will slow down. I will be happy with 1-2 lbs/week.
Karen in Virginia0 -
This just occurred to me-- I was under the impression that when you go on a calorie restricted diet that the first week of weight loss is mainly water weight and that when you start eating at maintenance you will regain a few pounds because the glucose will need to refill. So, I'm just wondering if you were already dieting and lost water weight is there more because you switch to a keto diet? Just trying to understand...
If you read this article it will explain it better than I can.
http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketosis.html
Let me know what you think!
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fanncy0626 wrote: »This just occurred to me-- I was under the impression that when you go on a calorie restricted diet that the first week of weight loss is mainly water weight and that when you start eating at maintenance you will regain a few pounds because the glucose will need to refill. So, I'm just wondering if you were already dieting and lost water weight is there more because you switch to a keto diet? Just trying to understand...
If you read this article it will explain it better than I can.
http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/ketosis.html
Let me know what you think!
Mary
Thanks Mary. Good article but I am not going to try and relay my interpretation because I will probably botch it up. LOL! But I recommend to others who are curious to at least read the FAQ which speaks to the water weight loss/gain.0 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »@DDHFree
There is probably more water weight loss for a keto diet than just a low calorie or low fat diet, because once you use up all of your glycogen (which happens on a low carb diet), all the water that was bound to the glycogen is gone, too. Each gram of glycogen is bound to 4 grams of water. So we should all lose a lot of weight the first week due to diuresis. Not because we are losing fat, although there is some fat loss, too. The reason this is important to understand is that you can gain 5-10 lbs overnight if you go to a birthday party and eat a piece of cake or something, and your glycogen stores are repleted. It has nothing to do with fat loss or fat gain, it's all water. Fat loss is less dramatic on the scale. Once you have lost that initial exhilirating several pounds, weight loss will slow down. I will be happy with 1-2 lbs/week.
Karen in Virginia
Even if it's just water weight, is it still visibly noticeable?0 -
. Yes! I found my stomach shrinking quite a bit at first, but everyone is different in that respect. In my case, I was carrying way too much bloat throughout my stomach, but after that initial weight loss, and excess water store gone, my inch loss was more in line to an inch or two a month around my middle.trustymutsi wrote: »KetoneKaren wrote: »@DDHFree
There is probably more water weight loss for a keto diet than just a low calorie or low fat diet, because once you use up all of your glycogen (which happens on a low carb diet), all the water that was bound to the glycogen is gone, too. Each gram of glycogen is bound to 4 grams of water. So we should all lose a lot of weight the first week due to diuresis. Not because we are losing fat, although there is some fat loss, too. The reason this is important to understand is that you can gain 5-10 lbs overnight if you go to a birthday party and eat a piece of cake or something, and your glycogen stores are repleted. It has nothing to do with fat loss or fat gain, it's all water. Fat loss is less dramatic on the scale. Once you have lost that initial exhilirating several pounds, weight loss will slow down. I will be happy with 1-2 lbs/week.
Karen in Virginia
Even if it's just water weight, is it still visibly noticeable?
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Excellent explanation, Karen !1
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DDHFree- Glucose is being produced in your liver you only create the amount of glucose that the carbs equal to. That glucose is either used as energy, or it will store a small amount as glycogen in your muscles and liver and the rest is stored as fat. Your body Burns the glucose up before going into ketosis first from the carbs that you eat, then from the stored Glycogen in your muscles and liver which is the first initial weight loss of water. Think of it as a spoonful of sugar to three parts of water and the sugar is used for energy and the water is eliminated from your body. When you are no longer giving your body the carbs it is used up all of its glycogen stores then it goes into ketosis. Then you are burning fat as fuel. Think of it as you have turned on a different switch and you are now burning a different fuel. Your body should stay in ketosis as long as you do not go too high on your carb intake. You're now burning fat for energy.
This is a very good example of what happens. Watch both videos.
http://www.ketoisland.com/ketogenic-basics/
Mary0
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