Keto?

Tedebearduff

Few years back is was always "Paleo?"

jondspen

My mom hit menopause and was gaining weight. She is pretty active both at work and on her off time (likes to snow ski), maintained pretty much same diet habits she's had for last 10 years or so, yet was putting on a couple of pounds or more every month. She switched to keto and has lost 15+ lbs in last few months, feels a lot more alert/energized, and joints aren't as achy.

I on the other hand tried it for about 2 days and figured out it wasn't for me. I have a problem with FODMAPs, so my diet is restricted anyways. I keep away from onions, garlic, nuts, and gluten as best I can, and supplement in with potatoes and rice products. While I did feel much fuller, eating mostly green salad veggies and meats was not something I could handle. Much of the veggies suggested were not FODMAP friendly, plus 75% calories from fat sources seemed to be a really hard goal to meet.

I can see it benefiting some, but I look at most Asian people, who's diet typically consists of rice, veg, and some fish/chicken mixed in, yet they are a healthy weight, good heart health, and little joint problems. For me, with my other issues, I am sticking to my current diet till I at least hit my target weight. It's been working well so far, so why rock the boat when I only have 5-10 lbs left to go. Once I hit my target weight, I plan on switching to maintenance mode and do more strength training - so might revisit Keto again, but keep it moderate (maybe only 30-35% calories from carbs vice my current 50%).

I just have problems finding 75% calories from fats and cut carbs down to <10-20 grams per day. Again, maybe I just need to do a little more research on the foods available. Avocado gets old day after day after day for each and every meal.

Scottgriesser

jsb0726 wrote: »

Op if you have questions you can search YouTube for Jason wittrock, Thomas DeLauer, and Mark Sisson. They explain the science behind keto and what happens in your body on a regular western diet. There is a lot of info out there and a lot of it in contradictory, as you can tell. See what makes sense to you and make an informed decision. Best of luck on your journey.

I haven't watched, and have no interest in doing so. Any diet can work, and if it interests you then please look into it. However..... :

If at any point the videos mention ketosis as a magic calorie burning state then just turn them off. If at any point they tell you you can eat as much protein and fat as you want and not gain, turn them off. If they state that it is inherently better than x, y , or z diet, then turn it off.

Weight loss (or maintain/gain for that matter) is CICO. That is it. Nothing else. Nothing. Small fluctuations day to day will happen, but over a month long trial (assuming accurate logging) you will be able to predict your loss/gain with just using CICO.

Want an entire pizza in one sitting? Eat it, log it, math it out so that it fits in your daily/weekly/monthly allotment. You will be right where you would be had you spread that same calorie amount to 30 different meals throughout the month.

hjsportsed1

I lost 60 pounds doing Keto, but got tired of doing it after 6 months. Now, doing a normal caloric deficit is like a treat with all of the "normal" foods that I was missing on Keto. Good luck in whatever route you take!

jsb0726

https://youtu.be/VyNgvMYb7iQ

2snakeswoman

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(18)30135-X/fulltext#.W3X8qw1i-II.twitter

alteredsteve175

2snakeswoman wrote: »

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(18)30135-X/fulltext#.W3X8qw1i-II.twitter

Dead link. "This page does not exist."

LeLum5

Keto is working for me!! I like the foods I am able to eat and the way I feel! Try it for a month and see if it works for you... You will never know until you try it yourself.. I would recommend going to YouTube and check out keto connect ..dr berg and kuttin up keto ...see what you think!

MsSweetCheeks1975

I would look into the dangers of following the Keto diet.

For instance:
1. The Keto Flu
2. Low blood Sugar
3. Nutritional Defiencies
4. Constipation and Bowel Changes
5. Loss of Electrolytes
6. Decreased Serum Sodium
7. Dehydration
8. Kidney Stones and Kidney Damage
9. Muscle Loss
10. Cardiac Problems
11. Bad Breath

Look up the dangers on the internet. I am a firm believer that eating well balanced is the way to go.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

MsSweetCheeks1975 wrote: »

I would look into the dangers of following the Keto diet.

For instance:
1. The Keto Flu
2. Low blood Sugar
3. Nutritional Defiencies
4. Constipation and Bowel Changes
5. Loss of Electrolytes
6. Decreased Serum Sodium
7. Dehydration
8. Kidney Stones and Kidney Damage
9. Muscle Loss
10. Cardiac Problems
11. Bad Breath

Look up the dangers on the internet. I am a firm believer that eating well balanced is the way to go.

1,5,6,7 are all taken care of when you up your sodium,potassium and magnesium
2 is great for those who have type 2,insulin resistance and pcos as it has helped many to get off or lower their insulin which can be a positive.
3-what nutritional deficiencies would there be?
4-increase in water helps and it may effect some not everyone
8-can happen with people who lose weight too fast no matter what way of eating they follow,as for kidney damage what is the link to where you saw that keto causes kidney damage? keto diet and ketoacidosis is 2 different things
9-muscle is lost on any diet(calorie deficit) thats why its suggested to get enough protein and follow a strength/resistance trainiing program to preserve what you have
10-what cardiac problems does keto cause?
11-yes bad breath can happen for some due to their body producing ketone. but many find that it goes aways after a short time or after increasing carbs a little bit but still being in ketosis.

Z_Bunnie88

Wow I’ve enjoyed reading all of your comments! Some VERY insightful and helpful opinions on Keto and just dieting in general. Thank you everyone! 😊 It has definitely helped me to begin my research!