looking for Keto friends!
ChantalD75
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Restarting my weight loss journey AGAIN! I haven't weighed this much EVER! My sister is currently doing Keto and suggested I try. I am so lost! I have been doing research on it and really interested on getting on the band wagon. Looking for friends to help me on this journey!
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I have been wanting to try the Keto diet as well!4
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You’ve got this, just make sure you stay strict with it. Otherwise it will not work. As with most diets haha5
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Hi good I am sorry to you today I have no time to come tomorrow I can work Friday or Sunday or Friday morning Yossi morning morning are the0
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diklasp6441 wrote: »Hi good I am sorry to you today I have no time to come tomorrow I can work Friday or Sunday or Friday morning Yossi morning morning are the
^^^^ What he said!
Also, yes, as another poster said, if you're going to do it, STAY STRICT WITH IT! Other diets you can cheat here and there, but not really with this one. I was on a keto-ish diet when deployed (but I didn't know it) however I did eat carbs in the morning, and only in the morning. I was also burning close to 3000 or more calories a day. With keto, you have to keep your body in a state of ketosis. There's no exact amount of carbs where it'll knock you out of that state (each person is different) but as you probably already know because you've done your homework, it's somewhere less than 50g. That can be fairly difficult to stay under, depending on your current habits along with what you have in the fridge and pantry.
One tip, be prepared to spend a pretty penny when starting up on some new foods. If you don't live near a grocery store that has a specialty aisle, Amazon.com is your friend.5 -
I've been on strict keto for the past 6 weeks while eating 1700 calories/day and am down 25 lbs.
Ruled.me is a godsend for those getting into the keto diet with all sorts of recipes, guides and what have you.6 -
What was your typical daily diet? Meals?0
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I just started. Currently on day 3.3
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I am new to the entire 'Project Keto' diet. Anyone have any advice?0
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I've had success with the Keto diet a few years ago. I lost 48 lbs and kept it off for several years. That being said, get ready to forgo rice, pasta, fruit, bread and potatoes. You'll be eating hamburgers and breakfast sandwiches without the buns, fish, meat, leafy green veggies and beans. Tea or coffee without sugar (splenda is ok), etc. No soda, orange juice, etc. The key is to keep the carbs low, around 30-60 mg daily. Fruit, honey and sugar is FULL of carbs. You still need fiber so eat beans and oatmeal (with splenda). ANYWAY, once your body reaches KETOSIS, you will become a FAT BURNING MACHINE. Ketosis can happen in a 2-3 days if you eat nothing (drink water), as in fasting; I just fasted for 2.5 days and am there. You can alternatively get to ketosis in about 2-3 weeks by lowering (nearly eliminating) your carb intake but you have to be very disciplined and not cheat. It's frustrating to get there just to slip out because you craved a candy bar! You can buy ketone test strips from amazon or any cvs (with a pharmacy) to test and see when you're in ketosis and more importantly, when your out.1
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Hi.. i also have tried keto diet last year and the results is so amazing.. but i lack of motivation.. i want to re start doing keto diet because I've hit mu heaviest weight in my life.. can we be friends?2
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You're welcome to add me. Best wishes on your success
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I will be your keto friend. I did it years ago and did this steadily for quite some time. I'm trying to get back into the grove as well. User greauxe gave a run down of what foods you can eat. Keep is plant based. If you are don't for health with no rush, then remove certain foods. If you want a kick start, water fasting or VLCD for 2-3 days should have you there. I would also recommend purchasing keto sticks in your local pharmacy.2
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Hi. I'm diabetic and started slow carb & reduced carb <100g/ day last year to try to improve blood sugar. It improved, but not enough. Trying to get under 50g carb per day this year, and also added 16:8 IF last week. I have to stay low carb for the rest of my life to keep control over blood sugar and insulin, so I am focused on finding a sustainable level of how many carbs can I eat and maintain normal blood sugar. I will keep dropping carbs and trying different fasting times until I find the right spot.2
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I just started Keto myself, looking forward to seeing what comes of it. Not just for weight loss but also to release the hold that sugar has had on me since my childhood. I'm at that stage now where sugar just makes me miserable if I eat a lot and I need to reboot my taste buds.2
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I have been on Keto with my best friend for a month and a half and have lost 21 lbs. I have a long way to go but am fully in ketosis and fat adapted. Don't be afraid of the stall. This happens alot during Keto. My advice is to rid your house of the scale. You do not want to depress yourself by not seeing the numbers move. I am down a full pant size and feel the best I have felt in my life. No more headaches! That was a huge sign that this was the right lifestyle for me. There are SO many replacements for all the junk food you love. Pinterest can be your best friend for that. I have had Keto Cheesecake...delicious! There is also Xyloburst candy that is sweetened with Xylitol and is really good for candy cravings for me. Definitely stay strict. I only allow 5% carbs which is about 20g and I don't have any problem staying in Ketosis. I am looking forward to being a whole person smaller with Keto! 4
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I just started the keto diet. I love being able to snack on salame and cheese. One your bread cravings are gone, you will feel better. It took me about 5 days to not feel gross. You will want to be sure you are still getting the needed vitamins, as keto does not allow much fruit or root veggies.3
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I just started Keto 4 days ago. I agree with cpplink - ruled.me is an excellent resource. I've been trolling that site for awhile and decided to go for it.
I've been drinking collagen bone broth and adding sea salt and morton's lite salt to keep from getting "keto flu" and it's worked. I have felt good since day 1. The key is to limit carbs to less than 20grams and keep in mind that grains will keep you from reaching ketosis. You can set your macros here on MFP so that you can track your fat, protein, carbs and calories.
Good luck, everyone! We should keep checking in on each other for support & motivation. dymplz1979, thank you for the inspiration!2 -
Hi.. i also have tried keto diet last year and the results is so amazing.. but i lack of motivation.. i want to re start doing keto diet because I've hit mu heaviest weight in my life.. can we be friends?
Too often, we define success by how fast the weight comes off. We need to consider if this is sustainable. For some, the answer is yes, fo others, well they bounce back even higher. This isn't uncommon with dieting, but seems like a good reason to try something different the next time.1 -
Restarting my weight loss journey AGAIN! I haven't weighed this much EVER! My sister is currently doing Keto and suggested I try. I am so lost! I have been doing research on it and really interested on getting on the band wagon. Looking for friends to help me on this journey!
What's up, im all about helping people reach there goals!!! It gets me excited when I see people change for the better.
What has helped me in this "KISS"
Keep It Simple Stupid
Don't over complicate it
For example here is my meal plan
Keto coffee
Eggs, bacon, cheese
Peanut Butter
Pulled pork (no BBQ sauce) and salad with ranch
Avocado and hamburger with lettuce as buns
45 min weight lifting
Also check out Jason Wittrock aka keto king
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I am new to the entire 'Project Keto' diet. Anyone have any advice?
What's up, im all about helping people reach there goals!!! It gets me excited when I see people change for the better.
What has helped me in this "KISS"
Keep It Simple Stupid
Don't over complicate it
For example here is my meal plan
Keto coffee
Eggs, bacon, cheese
Peanut Butter
Pulled pork (no BBQ sauce) and salad with ranch
Avocado and hamburger with lettuce as buns
45 min weight lifting
Also water, sodium, potassium and magnesium
Also check out Jason Wittrock aka keto king
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I’ve started Keto this week and I’ll be honest, being a fussy eater is a NIGHTMARE on this diet but I’m persevering and even if I’m eating roughly the same type meals every day I have dropped 8lbs since last Sunday (most came off by Tuesday actually) .... just looking for Keto peeps and general advice from people who have successfully dropped the weight even on a less than exciting meal plan lol.... 27lbs to go to get back to lowest weight in 2011 and then plan to go to calorie controlled diet and reduced carbs but not quite as low as the current goal of 20-25g per day!0
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Check out Dr Berg on YouTube. He is an awesome resource for understanding the science behind it!3
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Just started the Keto diet and using MFP as one should as well. I have lost 200lbs but still have much more to lose. Looking for support and to be support for others! BTW I'm loving the Keto Diet!!!6
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Started keto back in January and have had some decent success with it. I haven't really felt deprived and I'm excited that my husband has now jumped on the keto bandwagon with me. We're currently following the meal plan set out by Ruled Me. It makes it easy to know exactly what to eat and it helps me hit all the macros. Add me, I'm always looking for more friends.1
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This group got quiet... How's everyone doing?? My first week had me down 7.5 pounds... I weigh in again on Sunday.2
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Rocking along here! Almost 90# gone in 7.5 months! I've been exercising as well. Love this way of eating and living!2
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Once you get into the swing of it, it just becomes a way of life. I have a few folks that I'm coaching and they say the same thing. Don't toss the books just yet, you can still have a life and enjoy some carbs now and then, just not like we used to do!
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Hello,
Feel free to add me as a friend! I also am trying keto and hoping to lose about 20 lbs. good luck with your journey!1 -
I'm 4 days in! Add me!1
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