Eat Keto Diet Daily and Track - 30 Day Challenge

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  • ABRichardson2016
    ABRichardson2016 Posts: 47 Member
    wiginn wrote: »
    Checking in. Today is my last day of week 3. I’ve been tracking, staying within my macros and trying to get my water in each day. But I’m still feeling sluggish, and to be honest, a bit irritable (my family has noticed 😞). Anyone else dealt with this? Any tips for getting through it? Not sure if it’s part of the adaptation to fat burning - I don’t remember going through this before.

    Also, one more question - the other day out of the blue, I suddenly got the distinct taste of metal in my mouth. Odd??

    Info on the metal taste:
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    Try adding a B5 vitamin:
    https://www.drberg.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-get-fatigued-on-the-ketosis-diet
  • ABRichardson2016
    ABRichardson2016 Posts: 47 Member
    Mistie072 wrote: »
    I'd like ti join

    Welcome! Are you new to Keto, restarting, or just looking for support, ideas, etc?
  • BeckyandMilo
    BeckyandMilo Posts: 1 Member
    Just wondering if anyone has the same outlook concerning Keto as I do. Concerning keto, I think of it as a "Winter" diet. I imagine descendants were pushed to intermittent fasting based on the reduction in availability of "easy" food in the winter so meals would be spaced out, mostly protein and fat. There would be very little carbs available. Come spring/summer, our diets would naturally shift to slightly more carb dominant with greater frequency. Thus, I am playing with the theory that keto should be cycled. Just some thoughts.

    I was thinking the exact opposite personally. I eat more when it is cold and less when it is hot so keto is great just now but I thought I might have to up the carbs come winter just to generate enough heat
  • procrox
    procrox Posts: 38 Member
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    End of week three and a bit, water loss clearly visible over the first two weeks, some weird peaks in there of weight gain roughly every five days, need to go over my diary entries and see what might be provoking that!?
  • Metaboliccoach
    Metaboliccoach Posts: 11 Member
    I am in too how do I join the Keto challenge??
  • procrox
    procrox Posts: 38 Member
    I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised...

    Having looked back over my completed diary entries for the 12th,17th,22nd,26th,28th July (days before the larger peaks of gained weight), theres a common theme; glass of prosecco, bottle of beer, dram of whisky.

    Old habits die hard, but I'll abstain for a few weeks and see what difference that makes out of curiosity.
  • Lorrainesavvy
    Lorrainesavvy Posts: 17 Member
    So wanted to share that I am down today to 61.4 kg from 62.9 kg on the 20th of July, my final goal being 60 kg, so only 1.4 kg to go. Happy if I take 4 weeks to do that last bit. Did do another 27 hour fast with only 3 black coffees in the later half of the fast so I could keep going. My original weight weight was 84.7 kg. My starting weight for the last 6 months was 71.4. So 10 kg down over 6 months. Its certainly gets way slower the closer I get to that 60 kg. Happy to stroll that last 1.4 kg, but part of me so wants to wake up and see 60 kg!
  • Lorrainesavvy
    Lorrainesavvy Posts: 17 Member
    I should add that I am doing keto under 20 grams of net carbs most days, but allow myself up to 30 grams net on cheat days (about twice a week). And I am doing 16/8 Intermittent Fasting. So 16 hours without eating, followed by eating in a 8 hour window, often it was 18/6, so only a 6 hour window, about 6 times 4 hour eating window, and twice I managed 2.5 hour eating window. Trying to get to 1 meal per day eventually, but its taking time to adjust, so taking the time it takes so ti takes less time.
  • cecelhdz
    cecelhdz Posts: 1 Member
    droi69 wrote: »
    I am in too how do I join the Keto challenge??


    Has this thread died out or are you all still going strong on Keto?
  • Hulbert0089
    Hulbert0089 Posts: 97 Member
    Update
    Week 1, 8.2 lbs lost
    Week 2, 2.8 lbs lost
    Week 3, 6.4 lbs lost

    I feel so far ahead of where I expected to be. I haven’t cheated once in the 24 days into Keto diet. Only time I felt a little guilty was eating 8 strawberries with whipped cream last night. Used stevia and a little vanilla in whipping cream and blended it up. It was awesome even though I wasn’t hungry after eating dinner.
  • amybethjack
    amybethjack Posts: 61 Member
    Hey, I'm curious... How has everyone calculated their macros? What app or website did you use?
  • Hulbert0089
    Hulbert0089 Posts: 97 Member
    MFP calculates macros
  • ABRichardson2016
    ABRichardson2016 Posts: 47 Member
    Hey, I'm curious... How has everyone calculated their macros? What app or website did you use?

    Using MFP- the nutrition screen has a tab with macros info.
  • ll4040
    ll4040 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi all,
    I am in day two of trying to eat keto. I don't think I'm in ketosis yet, but looking forward to it.
  • crgoakleaf
    crgoakleaf Posts: 6 Member
    I’m just learning!! I need all the help I can get!!!
  • crgoakleaf
    crgoakleaf Posts: 6 Member
    I need some Keto friends please 🌟
  • Hulbert0089
    Hulbert0089 Posts: 97 Member
    Still going strong and hoping others are as well. Been incorporating intermittent fasting 2x per week where I go 18 hours between meals (obviously overnight included)

    Update
    Week 1, 8.2 lbs lost
    Week 2, 2.8 lbs lost
    Week 3, 6.4 lbs lost
    Week 4, 2.6 lbs lost
  • Lorrainesavvy
    Lorrainesavvy Posts: 17 Member
    Happy Dance Day! I am down to 60.5 kg now, only 500 grams away from my final goal of 60 kg! Yipee! I did do I think 5 fasts that lasted 24 hours to get down from 65 to this weight, and IF of 18/6 most days.
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,424 Member
    Happy Dance Day! I am down to 60.5 kg now, only 500 grams away from my final goal of 60 kg! Yipee! I did do I think 5 fasts that lasted 24 hours to get down from 65 to this weight, and IF of 18/6 most days.

    Great job!!! I am so happy for you!!
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,424 Member
    Still going strong and hoping others are as well. Been incorporating intermittent fasting 2x per week where I go 18 hours between meals (obviously overnight included)

    Update
    Week 1, 8.2 lbs lost
    Week 2, 2.8 lbs lost
    Week 3, 6.4 lbs lost
    Week 4, 2.6 lbs lost

    Amazing weight loss!! I may need to add some IF'ing!!!
  • procrox
    procrox Posts: 38 Member
    edited August 2018
    Update
    Week 1, 1.6kg lost
    Week 2, 0.6kg lost
    Week 3, 0.4kg lost
    Week 4, 0.8kg gained :open_mouth:
    Week 5, 1.6kg lost

    Beat my 2017 weight, actually beat the last five years too!, well on the way to my target :smile:
  • Hulbert0089
    Hulbert0089 Posts: 97 Member
    Five weeks in and feeling better every day/week. First real social road block this weekend. A guys golf weekend that normally contains a lot of golf, a few beers and lots of bad food. I’m sure to go off Ketosis but will test my willpower to get back on track Sunday. I’ll let you know what happens weightwise if interested.

    Update
    Week 1, 8.2 lbs lost
    Week 2, 2.8 lbs lost
    Week 3, 6.4 lbs lost
    Week 4, 2.6 lbs lost
    Week 5, 1.8 lbs lost
  • Hulbert0089
    Hulbert0089 Posts: 97 Member
    3 day guys golf weekend over. Tried really hard to stay on plan but with beverage cart every 30 min and limited food options at clubhouse. (Can only eat wings so long.) I did want up with a few Bud Lights in cupholder and a few carbs to boot. Plus 2lbs for weekend. Will see how many days that sets me back. Got some rest and back on plan.
  • Clindy50
    Clindy50 Posts: 4 Member
    Today is my second day on keto. Your weekly totals are awesome! Well done!

    Passed on pizza yesterday and walked past birthday cake in the break room 3 times this afternoon. Determined to make a change. “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” Thanks for sharing - I needed it!
  • jenicapi
    jenicapi Posts: 1 Member
    Hi all new here just started day two! I am in carb withdrawel!! Trying to drink as much water to help me! Is anyone else experiencing this? Also, I purchase zero calorie sports drinks to help if I get the Keto flu to replace lost electrolytes. Hope to be part of the LOOSING crowd soon!

  • The_Fat_Is_Back
    The_Fat_Is_Back Posts: 2 Member
    I am in. Starting tomorrow as i have already messed up today.
  • xrsize4dad
    xrsize4dad Posts: 29 Member
    Any suggestions for best means to monitor/check ketosis? How accurate are the strips, or best to just get the blood monitor?
  • PaulChasinDreams
    PaulChasinDreams Posts: 439 Member
    xrsize4dad wrote: »
    Any suggestions for best means to monitor/check ketosis? How accurate are the strips, or best to just get the blood monitor?

    https://help.keto-mojo.com/article/A5ZiuZuoWr-urine-vs-blood

    https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/lchf/Ketosis-Measuring-Ketones