Like Keto so far

FitMom527
FitMom527 Posts: 15 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I like how much better I feel eating Keto.Not tired like I have been for years. A lot more clarity and happier. I love my chips and salsa though. We will see if the weight comes off. Over 50 and I think I am Insulin resistant, which may explain a lot of my issues. Had a few carbs on Easter and felt horrible the next day. Bad headache and overall bloating and puffiness. On keto my face and stomach are not bloated so much! Not sure about eating so much fat. Everyone has to do what works for them. New to Keto, so time wil tell. Curious to see how the fats affect my overall cholesterol. Good luck to all!

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  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    The high fat affected my numbers. But if you like it, more power to you.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    Join the Low Carber Daily MFP group for more info on keto and cholesterol. There's a thread going right now.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
  • FitMom527
    FitMom527 Posts: 15 Member
    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    The high fat affected my numbers. But if you like it, more power to you.

    So, what foods have you found to be helpful? I agree, the high fat is affecting my numbers as well. Thank you.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    @L1zardQueen @fitmom527 what "numbers" are you guys talking about? Cholesterol? Would you provide specific before and after numbers?
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    @kshama2001 I had an elevated LDL and a normal HDL. Doctor wants to put me on a statin. She told me to exercise more and lower my fat intake. I exercise everyday, so it must be what I eat. I used to have perfect numbers, not sure why it has changed. She gave me 4 months to turn my numbers around or I will put on some prescription. Ugh.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    L1zardQueen wrote: »
    @kshama2001 I had an elevated LDL and a normal HDL. Doctor wants to put me on a statin. She told me to exercise more and lower my fat intake. I exercise everyday, so it must be what I eat. I used to have perfect numbers, not sure why it has changed. She gave me 4 months to turn my numbers around or I will put on some prescription. Ugh.

    Best wishes!
  • FitMom527
    FitMom527 Posts: 15 Member
    I was on Keto and my numbers were not good. I have gone back to tracking calories eating lean and clean foods. It has worked before, so now that I am 50, no need to get heart disease. Everyone is different and being in menopause means I have to do what is best for my body. Good luck!

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