Keto Diet...

mdleastbeast

Hey, I’m sure this is an overlapping topic and I’m sorry I didn’t search to see if it was..

Anyone have/had any experience with Keto? I’m open for all advise as I’m beginning this change of diet. I LOVE carbs, I fuel on Carbs and I crave carbs so it’s going to be challenging!

throw me some advise and tips you’ve experienced along the way. Food...recipes... all greatly appreciated!

Also- what is your favorite “fat bomb” I do have a bit of a sweet tooth also so if you know something Uber yummy please share.

Stay Motivated

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ent3rsandman

It's not magic, but if you want to try it then by all means go for it. I did it for a month and liked eating nothing but eggs, meat, and cheese, but I didn't feel great on it. I'm apparently in the minority.

If you just want to do it to lose weight faster, then stick with counting calories.

cmriverside

Why have you decided to do Keto? If you like carbs, you're gonna not like Keto. Doesn't make sense to punish yourself with something unless it's some kind of medical reason.

I'm with ent3rs, if you are doing it for weight loss, just stick to your calorie goal and eat what you want. Weight loss is all about calories.

gamerbabe14

Eat the carbs you love. Life is too short not to do what you enjoy doing!

TeaBea

I can do elimination short term. Short term gets me to weight loss.....but that's just the first step. I've lost & regained....no more short term for me.

louboisvert

I'm keto and it works for me. I don't really do anything crazy, just pay attention to my macros and do my best to stay within those ranges. For snacks I use a scoop of high protein peanut butter such as Hanks or nuts n more. I also always have some bacon meal prepped for the week which I can reheat at anytime. Honestly, I typically eat salad with blue cheese, chicken, eggs, and bacon. Feel free to check out my diary.

Alice_in_VVonderland

I've been on keto since early September. I started for reasons other than weight loss, but I have dropped 15 pounds since starting because I feel full all the time on this diet, so I eat fewer calories.

Broth and pickles help ease symptoms of keto flu.
Pepperoni chips are amazing. Place pepperoni on a double layer of paper towels in microwave. Nuke 1 minute. Flip. Nuke another minute. Consume with avocado or whatever.
Almond flour is cheaper at Costco, otherwise there's a decent priced bag on Amazon.
Mission brand Carb Balance tortillas can easily replace all of your bread-like needs, and double as thin crusts for personal pizzas. Mind the fiber on these, as they are PACKED with it. I don't recommend eating more than one tortilla per day.
String cheese is my friend. So is peanut butter with 90% dark chocolate.
Mixed nuts are nice to munch on throughout the day.
Almond flour pancakes are amazing. Top with cinnamon/truvia brown sugar blend, or lemon cream cheese/sour cream spread, and/or sugar free syrup.
Almond flour cocoa brownies are nice with Halo Top ice cream and Hershey's sugar free chocolate syrup.

There are enough low-carb substitutes for everything that I don't miss carbs at all. And I used to binge eat potato chips every night.

kommodevaran

It sounds a bit absurd to pick a diet that is the exact opposite of what you prefer (but if we're just "motivated", it's going to be sooo good!) - but that's what we've been brainwashed to believe in, so noone will blame you for that.

A simple search would have given you instructions on how to keto, and even more importantly why, and possibly why not.

sardelsa

Is there a reason you have decided on keto? What about being less strict and lowering your carb intake? I just ask because when you say "I fuel on carbs" makes me think you should at least keep some in especially around your workouts. I imagine in keto my lifting performance would be terrible. And for me, poor workouts means poor results

toxikon

I'm also a carb-lover. Pasta, pizza, bread, pastries, mmmm.

I did keto for a year, lost a decent amount of weight, then regained it all when I reintroduced carbs. It wasn't sustainable and it didn't teach me how to enjoy carbs within my calorie intake. It turned them into a special treat food that I'd binge on and feel guilty about afterwards while I nursed a stomach-ache.

So my advice. If you are a self-confessed carb-lover, keto will probably not work for you. I'd recommend just continuing to eat all the foods you enjoy in smaller portion sizes and count your calories with a food scale. It's way less restrictive and easier to stick to.

J72FIT

mdleastbeast wrote: »

I LOVE carbs, I fuel on Carbs and I crave carbs so it’s going to be challenging!

Then why choose keto?

rhiawiz57

Exactly. I did the Atkins diet which is very similar and lost 45 pounds and kept it off for close to a year. I felt like that was the longest I could absolutely do it and not go insane, because I missed rice and potatoes and pasta. I eventually gained all the weight back and then some. The only thing that really works for me is counting calories and portion control, and I have accepted that this is what I must do to keep weight off always. I would never want to pick a diet that I could not do forever, especially after *decades* of yo-yoing. If you don't think you could do it for five, 10, or 15 years, don't do it for five days, five weeks or five months.

nvmomketo

Try the Low Carber Daily MFP group. They have an amazing Launch Pad sticky with lots of info on the ketogenic diet. It may give you an idea of whether it is right for you.

Good luck.

Barry7879

This website has a lot of great info www.dietdoctor.com

nvmomketo

Oops. Forgot the LCD link:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

psuLemon

I love carbs and found its much more sustainable to lose weight while eating foods i love since it made it easier to transition to maintenance.

pumasareace

sardelsa wrote: »

Is there a reason you have decided on keto? What about being less strict and lowering your carb intake? I just ask because when you say "I fuel on carbs" makes me think you should at least keep some in especially around your workouts. I imagine in keto my lifting performance would be terrible. And for me, poor workouts means poor results

Might be worth looking at some of the research as there are plenty of athletes who are keto and still perform from runners to MMA fighters and everyone in between.

sardelsa

pumasareace wrote: »

sardelsa wrote: »

Is there a reason you have decided on keto? What about being less strict and lowering your carb intake? I just ask because when you say "I fuel on carbs" makes me think you should at least keep some in especially around your workouts. I imagine in keto my lifting performance would be terrible. And for me, poor workouts means poor results

Might be worth looking at some of the research as there are plenty of athletes who are keto and still perform from runners to MMA fighters and everyone in between.

Oh of course. But OP is the one that said it.. and I am mostly speaking for myself. Thanks.

Oh and bulking on keto.. ya not very optimal. Unless you have evidence otherwise

pumasareace

Keto is a complex beast and is not something to just jump into if you want to get any benefit. IT is about way more than weight loss and can be used for numerous other reasons such as controlling diabetes, epilepsy, mid-afternoon crashes, provide endless energy during endurance sports and lower the oxygen burden on your body and increasing fat oxidation up to 90% VO2 Max. In addition it prevents insulin resistance and lower you risk of heart disease significantly.

dbkyser

For me it works, I know its not for everyone.
You have to look at it as a WOE, not a temporary fix. I will trade Ribeye for Rice and Pasta, Chicken with skin for Bread and Fruit.
I still track my macros, I am able to eat quite a bit less and feel satisfied. I am also able to continue to gain strength through weightlifting.

Its a tool, and for me has given me the ability to eliminate all junk food. I have not had a desert or sugary snack in 3 months. I am not the kind of person who can have just one.

I try and stick to 20g of total carbs and if I am using net carbs its because of vegetables.
I am finally able to do 16/8 IF because I am not starving all the time.

pumasareace

Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.

psuLemon

pumasareace wrote: »

Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.

To optimize results a ckd or tkd approach would be optimal but it wont be as effective as a diet that is higher in carbs. Unfortunately, there just isnt a ton of evidence when it comes to muacle gains with keto. During cuts, it can be effective if protein is high enough.

A good synopsis is: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10611377/anyone-read-the-latest-research-on-keto-by-alan-aragon/p1

pumasareace

psuLemon wrote: »

pumasareace wrote: »

Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.

To optimize results a ckd or tkd approach would be optimal but it wont be as effective as a diet that is higher in carbs. Unfortunately, there just isnt a ton of evidence when it comes to muacle gains with keto. During cuts, it can be effective if protein is high enough.

A good synopsis is: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10611377/anyone-read-the-latest-research-on-keto-by-alan-aragon/p1

Randomly, I stumbled across this today when looking for some research on aerobic thresholds, might be interesting for you

https://ketogenic.com/performance/ketogenic-dieting-body-composition-beyond-abstract/

psuLemon

pumasareace wrote: »

psuLemon wrote: »

pumasareace wrote: »

Bulking would require a lot more management and tinkering, however I believe that some bodybuilders use a cyclic keto diet that seems to work well. I dont know enough about it though as I am not a bodybuilder, I am out of my depth now, lol.

To optimize results a ckd or tkd approach would be optimal but it wont be as effective as a diet that is higher in carbs. Unfortunately, there just isnt a ton of evidence when it comes to muacle gains with keto. During cuts, it can be effective if protein is high enough.

A good synopsis is: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10611377/anyone-read-the-latest-research-on-keto-by-alan-aragon/p1

Randomly, I stumbled across this today when looking for some research on aerobic thresholds, might be interesting for you

https://ketogenic.com/performance/ketogenic-dieting-body-composition-beyond-abstract/

Thanks, that is definitely an interesting read.

rach021979

I started 2 weeks ago, mainly to jump start my healthy eating habits and take control of my crappy eating. (I've done Atkins before, i like Keto better) yes, it is hard for the first few days but after that, you start to feel healthy. Lots of good, healthy fats, veggies and protein. I've learned that when i eat refined carbs, i feel like crap. I've lost 6lbs, some water weight. But i also swim a mile 4 to 5 times a week. I now see Keto less as a diet and more of a healthy way to eat 90 percent of the time.

puzzlingkirsten

I am new to low carb/keto eating but I'm doing my best to learn quickly.