Keto diet ?
ipodmama32
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Hi everyone, Is the keto diet really a good thing ? I know it is suppose to help you lose weight. Is it really bad to eat wheat bread and fruit ? I am not sure what to do.
I know people who get constipated on the keto diet, is it safe at all ?
thanks in advance,
ipodmama
I know people who get constipated on the keto diet, is it safe at all ?
thanks in advance,
ipodmama
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Keto is a good thing for those who:
-need to watch their carb intake for medical reasons
-cannot moderate their carb intake
-feel better eating more fat/protein
It only helps you lose weight if it helps you stick to a calorie deficit. Unless you fall into the first category above, bread and fruit are fine in moderation just like all other foods.11 -
Eating at a deficit helps you lose weight - there are many ways to achieve this.
Keto is one way of eating. Eating in this way may help you stick to your calorie goal more easily than another way if eating, but it might not. For most people it doesn't make weight loss easier for any other reason than calorie adherence.
You could also eat in a calorie deficit by not being so restrictive of a food group, especially if the foods in that group are ones you enjoy, that make you feel full and are perfectly fine foods to consume.5 -
I agree with what was previously said. Many people who say they want to lose weight actually want to lose fat and not muscle and they are looking for a quick fix. If you decide to "try" Keto, find out more about the details first. Sounds miserable to me.1
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Keto is a good thing for those who:
-need to watch their carb intake for medical reasons
-cannot moderate their carb intake
-feel better eating more fat/protein
It only helps you lose weight if it helps you stick to a calorie deficit. Unless you fall into the first category above, bread and fruit are fine in moderation just like all other foods.
That's basically it. If one has metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance then ketogenic diets are better for your health and may help you lose weight a tad bit faster. The most common weight loss benefit to keto is reduced appetite and fewer cravings. It's easier to lose weight when you aren't hungry.
Constipation is usually not a problem for keto'ers unless you do no replace lost electrolytes (sodium), you don't drink enough water, or you eat too much lean protein and not enough fat. I've been keto a few years and only get constipated from too much fibre and dehydration. It's less of an issue than it has ever been.
Keto is safe unless you have a rare health problem with fat metabolism.7 -
Keto is a good thing for those who:
-need to watch their carb intake for medical reasons
-cannot moderate their carb intake
-feel better eating more fat/protein
It only helps you lose weight if it helps you stick to a calorie deficit. Unless you fall into the first category above, bread and fruit are fine in moderation just like all other foods.
That's basically it. If one has metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance then ketogenic diets are better for your health and may help you lose weight a tad bit faster. The most common weight loss benefit to keto is reduced appetite and fewer cravings. It's easier to lose weight when you aren't hungry.
Constipation is usually not a problem for keto'ers unless you do no replace lost electrolytes (sodium), you don't drink enough water, or you eat too much lean protein and not enough fat. I've been keto a few years and only get constipated from too much fibre and dehydration. It's less of an issue than it has ever been.
Keto is safe unless you have a rare health problem with fat metabolism.
Electrolyte imbalance can be dangerous. As you mentioned this is a common side effect of keto diets, and while it is fixable it can be dangerous for people jumping on the keto bandwagon without doing any research. I'd hardly call that 'safe' in most circumstances considering what a fad diet has keto has become. On the other end of things, people on keto diets who supplement with "diet salt" risk raising their potassium levels too high which is also dangerous. Obviously this can happen to anyone who uses lite salts but when I was flirting with the idea of going keto I saw those salts recommended for people that have no real reason to use them.4 -
Have been on keto for six months, got to my goal within a few months and have stayed there for a few months. Keto is really just like any other diet, but I found it easier to stick to because it helped me deal with hunger and cravings more easily. I think the first few weeks are hard, though.3
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happytree923 wrote: »Keto is a good thing for those who:
-need to watch their carb intake for medical reasons
-cannot moderate their carb intake
-feel better eating more fat/protein
It only helps you lose weight if it helps you stick to a calorie deficit. Unless you fall into the first category above, bread and fruit are fine in moderation just like all other foods.
That's basically it. If one has metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance then ketogenic diets are better for your health and may help you lose weight a tad bit faster. The most common weight loss benefit to keto is reduced appetite and fewer cravings. It's easier to lose weight when you aren't hungry.
Constipation is usually not a problem for keto'ers unless you do no replace lost electrolytes (sodium), you don't drink enough water, or you eat too much lean protein and not enough fat. I've been keto a few years and only get constipated from too much fibre and dehydration. It's less of an issue than it has ever been.
Keto is safe unless you have a rare health problem with fat metabolism.
Electrolyte imbalance can be dangerous. As you mentioned this is a common side effect of keto diets, and while it is fixable it can be dangerous for people jumping on the keto bandwagon without doing any research. I'd hardly call that 'safe' in most circumstances considering what a fad diet has keto has become. On the other end of things, people on keto diets who supplement with "diet salt" risk raising their potassium levels too high which is also dangerous. Obviously this can happen to anyone who uses lite salts but when I was flirting with the idea of going keto I saw those salts recommended for people that have no real reason to use them.
AMEN! I see this all the time (I have been following the Ketogenic Lifestyle since February..) and lots of people just jump on the bandwagon without doing one bit of research (see previous RANTS from me about this....ownership and personal accountability are HUGE with me)….
And, one of the biggest things that stops people is the Keto Flu. All they know is that they feel like crappola and they stop. Had they done research then they would have been acutely aware of this and would have known to expect it and what to do to avoid it | minimize it.
And the thing about potassium is real! Potentially a nightmare that no one wants.
I am so grateful for this forum. It has helped many people who have just taken the leap.....education is almost always the answer.
Anyway, I follow the Ketogenic Lifestyle because of high A1C. I looked into this for a couple of months before I pulled the trigger. I love eating this way....it works very well for me. But, this is such a personal thing....it may or may not work for you....or for her....or for him! There is only one way to see!2 -
ipodmama32 wrote: »Hi everyone, Is the keto diet really a good thing ? I know it is suppose to help you lose weight. Is it really bad to eat wheat bread and fruit ? I am not sure what to do.
I know people who get constipated on the keto diet, is it safe at all ?
thanks in advance,
ipodmama
I follow the Ketogenic Lifestyle. I love it....but that is a very personal choice. I follow it because of high A1C. Before jumping, I spent a couple of months researching. Glad that I did. I completely bypassed the Keto Flu and have avoided a few other things. To your point about constipation - it can happen. It is - among other things - a question of fiber! Since - for me, anyway - this is a "net carb" thing and - for me, again - fiber is the 4th macro-nutrient (playing here....but only kinda playing. I have been doing this for awhile and am acutely aware of what a lack of fiber can do to a 51yo man!) I ensure that I get at the very least 30g of fiber daily I have not had this problem.
At the risk of "TMI" (I am over that....we are all adults here) following the Ketogenic Lifestyle - with all of the fats that we eat - can introduce the other "extreme".....I will let your imagination run wild there.
I started - for example - doing the Bulletproof Coffee and am using the "Brain Octane Oil". Read the directions....start slowly....increase over time (translation: allow your body to get used to his 'new stuff'). You will thank me later should you include this in your Keto lifestyle. It can have disastrous repercussions (nuff said there).1 -
happytree923 wrote: »Keto is a good thing for those who:
-need to watch their carb intake for medical reasons
-cannot moderate their carb intake
-feel better eating more fat/protein
It only helps you lose weight if it helps you stick to a calorie deficit. Unless you fall into the first category above, bread and fruit are fine in moderation just like all other foods.
That's basically it. If one has metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance then ketogenic diets are better for your health and may help you lose weight a tad bit faster. The most common weight loss benefit to keto is reduced appetite and fewer cravings. It's easier to lose weight when you aren't hungry.
Constipation is usually not a problem for keto'ers unless you do no replace lost electrolytes (sodium), you don't drink enough water, or you eat too much lean protein and not enough fat. I've been keto a few years and only get constipated from too much fibre and dehydration. It's less of an issue than it has ever been.
Keto is safe unless you have a rare health problem with fat metabolism.
Electrolyte imbalance can be dangerous. As you mentioned this is a common side effect of keto diets, and while it is fixable it can be dangerous for people jumping on the keto bandwagon without doing any research. I'd hardly call that 'safe' in most circumstances considering what a fad diet has keto has become. On the other end of things, people on keto diets who supplement with "diet salt" risk raising their potassium levels too high which is also dangerous. Obviously this can happen to anyone who uses lite salts but when I was flirting with the idea of going keto I saw those salts recommended for people that have no real reason to use them.
Electrolyte imbalance happens on ANY diet where water weight is lost in the first few days. If you cut carbs ( or protein) insulin will go down and you will lose electrolytes with the water. A very low carb dieter will lose more sodium that someone who decides to cut fats rather than any carbs. Most cut carbs somewhat when dieting and experience mildly low electrolytes.
As long as one is not following outdated sodium recommendations, and getting the 3000-5000 mg a day that is associated with best mortality rates, they'll most likely be fine.
If one takes care of their sodium, there is usually no need to supplement with potassium and magnesium. I agree that getting too much potassium is something to avoid, and many don't realize that if you take care of sodium, then potassium and magnesium mostly take care of themselves.
IMO, the way-too-low government sodium recommendations for everyone that is the main problem rather than a diet that severely limits refined and highly processed carbs. The recommended 2300 mg sodium may be fine for those with hypertension but it's not ideal for everyone else. Hopefully the information on sodium needs will get out there soon.
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ipodmama32 wrote: »Hi everyone, Is the keto diet really a good thing ? I know it is suppose to help you lose weight. Is it really bad to eat wheat bread and fruit ? I am not sure what to do.
I know people who get constipated on the keto diet, is it safe at all ?
thanks in advance,
ipodmama
Do keto only if you don't mind eating a very small amount of carbs. If that keeps you satiated, then why not? As others have said, keto won't directly cause you to lose weight, a caloric deficit does. If keto happens to help you acheive that goal, then go for it. Personally, I would recommend you to eat foods that you enjoy and be at a caloric deficit, if that doesn't work, because you're always hungry or for whatever reason, you just struggle...then I suggest you try other diets like keto and see which one does help you feel full and helps you stay in a caloric deficit.3 -
I find it really helpful for minimising my pcos symptoms, but I do struggle to keep up with it. In reality I do a few months on and a few months off.0
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