Ketogenic diet

crisscott11

Yes? No? Why?

livingleanlivingclean

No. I like carbs.

kommodevaran

Not for me. Maybe for you. Not really a debate subject?

Oh, the why? Because I like carbs and feel satisfied with a diet that incorporates a decent amount of carbs. Conversely, if you don't care much for carby foods, and/or you need to eat low carb for whatever reason, it will be a good diet match for you.

I think why not is more important: Don't eat low carb because you think it's the only way to lose weight. It isn't.

sijomial

Not for me, I like carbs and carbs like me.
Keto would be an insufferable, massive and counter-productive restriction for me.

How about you OP?

Old_Cat_Lady

It's hard to stick to for the long-run. Any short term eating plan is a diet, and diets do not work.

Mezzie1024

Outside of medical reasons (e.g., epilepsy), I don't see the point. It seems unpleasant and restrictive.

If people enjoy it, more power to them, but it's definitely not for me.

TavistockToad

livingleanlivingclean wrote: »

No. I like carbs.

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bazooka2

I just came off of it for several reasons. It was great at first and I dropped over 3 lbs in a week but my BMs were almost nonexistent and I had to give it up. The diet restrictions were too much for me as well.

When I came off of it I was real careful about my calories, eating what I was before I started eating keto, but I still endied up gaining back most of what I lost. It's not for me and doubt I'll do it again. Plus I've been pretty successful with a balanced diet. (25 lbs lost so far )

(My first post btw. Hi everyone)

lemurcat12

For some people, not everyone. Not necessary, but for some it may be easier, and for others quite the opposite.

marm1962

Agreed, it's not for everyone. I quite enjoy it, it helps with my psoriasis and I can maintain a calorie deficit easier. My bloodwork is fine, my blood pressure is better than it has ever been. I have cake, ice cream bread, vegetables, cereal.....just not not a lot or everyday or all on the same day or week, pick and choose

nvmomketo

For some, yes. For health benefits, for greater ease of weight loss and for those who like the food.

Carbs taste good and are extremely convenient. If one can eat them without problems, they have no reason to eat keto.

I've eaten this way for a few years. I feel better, look better, have better energy, and manage my weight better. It is not really a short term fix. It is a healthy sustainable diet. Meat, seafood, eggs, veggies, olives, avocado, coconut, nuts, dairy, some fruit... Healthy and sustainable.

tayusuki

Yes for me! Or well, lower carb (30g range). I don't intentionally count them strictly -- I just omit carb heavy foods.

I miss them sometimes but I'm overall happy with meat and fatty goodness. The cravings aren't common.

I also eat this way because despite calorie counting, I can't seem to lose weight with carbs included. Perhaps there's a medical condition but it's undiagnosed. And I'm happy to eat this way with the occasional deviation. c: it isn't a diet if it's a lifestyle

psuLemon

Not for me. I am a volume eater and you can't do that on high fat. Carbs and protein allow for the greatest volume. So when I cut calories, I cut fats first.

PeakLiving17

I enjoy carbs far too much

scrumdidlly

I'm not quite keto but I have cut my carbs 30% or less. I was doing the recommended macros before and was seeing no difference. Since cutting carbs about 3 months ago I've lost 20lbs. My blood sugar is down, my cholesterol is down, and I don't seem to awake with inflamed joints in the morning. I do have to keep an eye on my fibre intake though.

klenz525

Yes for me! As a type 1 diabetic, it is amazing the effects it has on my blood sugar. I no longer have spikes or lows, and that is enough for me to stick to keto.

VeronicaA76

No. Unless a "diet" is something that you can do for the rest of your life, when you stop: fat generally comes right back on. That's pretty much how and why most "diets" fail, most are generally unsustainable for the long term. Now if you have an underlying medical condition where a specific diet is better for you low carb/keto, gluten-free, etc, then that's fine as it's a long term healthy solution.

aggiepringle6665

Yes for me. For me, it is sustainable and it has become a way of life. I feel full for the first time in my life. I'm losing weight and feeling well.
I have a history of binge eating that I suffered from for almost 30 years. Keto is the first way of eating that has ever put me into remission

jesspen91

I can take or leave carbs and I naturally eat on the slightly lower carb side (around 80-100g) too leave room for delicious fats. But I wouldn't want to do keto because I would find it too restrictive. I would want to opportunity to have a few craft beers or a slice of pizza here and there (fit into my calorie goal of course) without stressing about it.

erika_307

Yes! It is the only WOE I've ever been able to stick to. It's the only thing that's ever kept me from binge eating. I no longer eat fast food, candy, sodas, and other "junk". I no longer want them. So, even if it turns out that it's not the healthiest diet ever... it's a hell of a lot healthier than the way I was eating before. That's how I see it.

ninerbuff

Not for me. Life is too short to miss out on restricted items that keto disallows. I eat ice cream everyday and love noodles.

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Jthanmyfitnesspal

I think it always pays to limit carbs to, perhaps, 30% of tot on average, particularly while cutting.

I shoot for 25% from protein (100g or so for me), so that leaves 45% from fat. When cutting at 1500kcals per day plus exercise, my base is thus 500kcals of carb (125g). (I actually don't try to be all that accurate, just ball-park.)

If I'm not very active in a day, I'll go lower in carbs, raising fats. But, if you exercise or are at all active, I think you really need some (but not too many) carbs.

Anyway, you can always play around with it and see what works for you. There appears to be little harm in eating lower or higher carb, so long as you 1) limit overall calories, 2) eat enough calories, 3) don't overeat protein.

GottaBurnEmAll

For some people, sure.

For me? Nope.

Different strokes for different folks.

MySweetLavinia

I've had great luck on keto over the last six months. I'm down 70lbs. I plan to eat this way for the rest of my life, as it's also made my migraines go away and my neurologist approves. Whether or not it's "restrictive" depends on the kinds of food you like best, really. I'm a meat and green veggies kind of person so it suits me very well.

Only you can decide whether one way of eating is right for you or not.

canadianlbs

aggiepringle6665 wrote: »

Yes for me. For me, it is sustainable and it has become a way of life. I feel full for the first time in my life. I'm losing weight and feeling well.

this was more or less the testimony of someone i lift with, who's been doing a Year of Eating Keto since january. he had something like 140 pounds to lose when he started, and he's said the same thing: this is the first time he's ever been able to maintain a calorie deficit long enough for significant progress, because he's not suffering every second of every day like he always did on most of the other attempts that he made.

Netcubus

Well. I wasn't thinking at all that I'll go with this kind of diet.. Carb cut!!?.. No way in hell..
But this is my fifth day.. And i feel awesome. Hope it will help me shedding those stubborn fats

kommodevaran

Netcubus wrote: »

Well. I wasn't thinking at all that I'll go with this kind of diet.. Carb cut!!?.. No way in hell..
But this is my fifth day.. And i feel awesome.

Google "the honeymoon phase of dieting"

Hope it will help me shedding those stubborn fats

The great thing about fat loss is that it happens when you're in a consistent calorie deficit. You don't have to rely on hope. Actually, fat does not react to hope, only to calorie deficit.
The great thing about a calorie deficit, is that you can pick any diet that provides you with one. It's smart to pick one you like.
The great thing about the last few punds, is that they don't pose a health risk, usually merely an annoyance.
The strange thing about the last few pounds is that they are elusive - you decide which ones are the last, and when you've lost them, can you be sure that they really were the last?
The not so great thing about the last few pounds, is that they are really really slow. You have to be accurate and patient if you want them gone.

Carlos_421

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T1DCarnivoreRunner

kierstenlenz wrote: »

Yes for me! As a type 1 diabetic, it is amazing the effects it has on my blood sugar. I no longer have spikes or lows, and that is enough for me to stick to keto.

I also have type 1 diabetes. Initially, the reason I went low carb was in order to provide more stable BG. Everybody on MFP told me that it wouldn't help me lose any faster and that calories are the only thing that mattered. I believed that, but since I struggled to consistently lose even with a calorie deficit, I figured I could try low carb in order to stabilize BG at least. I expected to have the same struggles with weight loss after switching to low carb.

What actually happened is that during the first year of low carb, I lost at a rate of 5 times faster despite keeping the same calorie deficit. I now eat extreme low carb (practically no plants because I'm trying to cut every gram of carb possible). I now have less than 10 lbs. of fat to lose in order to reach my goal of 10% body fat. It was completely unexpected that low carb would help me lose weight so much more quickly, but was a very happy surprise.

jdlobb

not full keto but close, because i like carbs. and because I like carbs, I eat the *kitten* out of them. When I cut carbs, calories follow.

T1DCarnivoreRunner

stevencloser wrote: »

midwesterner85 wrote: »

kierstenlenz wrote: »

Yes for me! As a type 1 diabetic, it is amazing the effects it has on my blood sugar. I no longer have spikes or lows, and that is enough for me to stick to keto.

I also have type 1 diabetes. Initially, the reason I went low carb was in order to provide more stable BG. Everybody on MFP told me that it wouldn't help me lose any faster and that calories are the only thing that mattered. I believed that, but since I struggled to consistently lose even with a calorie deficit, I figured I could try low carb in order to stabilize BG at least. I expected to have the same struggles with weight loss after switching to low carb.

What actually happened is that during the first year of low carb, I lost at a rate of 5 times faster despite keeping the same calorie deficit. I now eat extreme low carb (practically no plants because I'm trying to cut every gram of carb possible). I now have less than 10 lbs. of fat to lose in order to reach my goal of 10% body fat. It was completely unexpected that low carb would help me lose weight so much more quickly, but was a very happy surprise.

I remember your photos. You're nowhere close to 10% bodyfat.

I'll take Dexa results over your guess from my photos. It does goes to prove that photos and appearance are not always an accurate measurement method.