Starting Keto today - looking for new friends

mjvan1973
mjvan1973 Posts: 4 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Hello! I’m looking for friends and accountability support. I’m Monica, 45, and I’ve been significantly overweight my entire life. I hate exercise LOL but I do it because I know I have too. I recently had a total hysterectomy (because of several medical reasons I won’t bore you with, unless you’re interested) and I’ve been diagnosed with early liver disease although I don’t drink alcohol (nothing against it I just get hives and heat rashes)

Sugar is my greatest weakness, seriously anything with sugar and I’m on it. After a lot of research I’ve decided to go Keto - it makes the most sense to me - however I’m not getting a lot of support by those around me because they we’ve been raised with the low-fat mantra.

Anyhoo - I obviously ramble a bit but look forward to meeting new friends and supporters and I promise I’ll be just as (if not more) supportive back.
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  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I do keto for migraines - it's kind of magical for that, I've been on it just over a year.

    Keto has been used successfully for treating NAFLD and many people experience fewer cravings for sweets while on it - so that sounds like a good fit for your current health.

    My diary is open, you are welcome to friend me, but that is totally at your own risk...I'm not sure what you are looking for in the way of support, but I can almost promise you that I will ignore most automated messages...if you didn't take the time to write it, I'm not going to take the time to read it, I don't consider automated posting any kind of real anything...I do kind of ramble on about nonsense and <gasp> much of it is not fitness related...so, I'm in if you think you can handle it.
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    I am not Keto but similar. I'm also rowing the 40s boat with ya!
    Feel free to add me!
  • honneybaby22
    honneybaby22 Posts: 5 Member
    Hey trying to actually do low carb starting soon next Monday be exact
  • mjvan1973
    mjvan1973 Posts: 4 Member
    edited October 2018
    I’m not trying to appear dim - but how the heck do you add friends?
  • rkratt1987
    rkratt1987 Posts: 2 Member
    I started keto 2 weeks ago (for the second or third time) and it is getting easier every day to stay away from sweets. You can add me if you like.
  • Pool_Boy
    Pool_Boy Posts: 405 Member
    You can do this!!! :)
  • odonrom
    odonrom Posts: 3 Member
    Hey- I'm starting Keto as a newbie, I'm a little nervous because feel it goes against everything I've been taught about nutrition... But I've been good at eating and working out for almost 1yr with very little result, so I'm down to mix things up!! Feel free to add me as a friend😊
  • moy333
    moy333 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello! I have decided to get on the keto diet. I am doing research and speaking to a friend who has created a facebook group for information. If anyone has any links or information to could be helpful and relevant for my journey, please share. Thank you!
  • dcsworkshopnt
    dcsworkshopnt Posts: 1 Member
    hey all i,m on the 50s boat, started 50 days go, rollercoaster ride with the weight, but finally off loaded 3kg, i,m in the tropics and you,d think weight loss was easier, but its much harder and more stressfull for the body, i,m just getting a grip on keto and like wow, i have a buttered coffee in the morning and its ok
  • nanviomfp
    nanviomfp Posts: 4 Member
    I am doing modified Keto with doctor assistance because of some medical issues. I can’t always post every day but on the days I can I will always try. I just rejoined after a long sabbatical and would love a few friends to help with motivation.
  • nanviomfp
    nanviomfp Posts: 4 Member
    mjvan1973 wrote: »
    I’m not trying to appear dim - but how the heck do you add friends?

    @mjvan1973 just click on the picture next to the message and it should pull up an option for you, if I recall correctly.
  • anuramajeed
    anuramajeed Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm new here and lost. Started counting calories 3 weeks ago but not losing much. What is Keto pls?
  • 001Mindset
    001Mindset Posts: 5 Member
    Feel free to add me too - cause I have no idea how to do it. Started lazy Keto yesterday (no weighing of foods, just eating Keto foods only to ease me into it). Just signed up today for MFP so be tracking from tomorrow. This would be like my third attempt which I am determined to make it my new lifestyle. I believe this time will be easier as hubby is joining me this time!! Plus I also have a huge sweet tooth and I now know fat Bombs (sweet) are my trigger for failing the first two attempts.
    And yes I am a rambler too lol.
  • Littlerobystar
    Littlerobystar Posts: 14 Member
    Welcome.. how is it going with KETO?
  • NeeceeMT
    NeeceeMT Posts: 4 Member
    Hi. I have lost 30 pounds so far on Keto, and I have lost almost 20 inches. I still have 60 pounds to go, but I am not putting a huge amount of pressure on myself to lose it quickly. The real accomplishments are that I am no longer pre-diabetic/almost diabetic. My A1C dropped drastically and is now in the bottom of the normal range. I very rarely have any food cravings anymore which is a life saver, and I have not binge-eaten in almost a year. I encourage anyone out there doing keto to stick with it. Focus more on how you feel and not so much about losing the weight. I was heading down a very bad path medically and felt really sick for a long time. I did not realize how sick I really was until my symptoms have now subsided. It has given me tools and a chance to fight past wanting to control feelings with food. The weight loss will inevitably slow down, but the other benefits received are well worth the effort. Good luck everyone!
  • allthethingsisignupfor
    allthethingsisignupfor Posts: 1 Member
    I have been off and on keto for a little while, i have trouble staying motivated. I would love to have some encouragement. Feel free to add me.
  • mjvan1973
    mjvan1973 Posts: 4 Member
    Littlerobystar wrote: »
    Welcome.. how is it going with KETO?

    Day 2 has gone great! Hopefully it continues to be this good although I’ve gone through enough dietary changes in my life that once the ‘new car smell’ wears off that’s when the challenge starts.

    I’m really trying to get past the ‘fat is bad’ mentality while I figure out how to get more fats into my diet. I’ve been searching the net for fat bomb recipes but honestly they don’t sound very appealing
  • TinaMarieB1208
    TinaMarieB1208 Posts: 37 Member
    I am 44.. also starting Keto. After losing 150 lbs... I'm at a stand still. Hoping the Keto diet will get rid of my last 60 lbs. Having some issues getting started and meal prep ideas. And of course ....late night eating still plagues me as well. Please feel free to add me so we can share ideas and motivate each other!
  • suzannept
    suzannept Posts: 1 Member
    edited October 2018
    Hi - I'm 57 and my goals are to lose 15 lbs and get out of pre-diabetic range. I started with Valter Longo's "fasting mimicking diet" on 10/2 and then moved to keto. My blood sugar has already stabilized, and weight is starting to drop. Check out the work of Jason Fung, M.D. and dietdoctor.com! Also, re: fats: https://drhyman.com/blog/2015/12/27/separating-fat-from-fiction-10-fat-facts-you-need-to-know/
  • sonician1974
    sonician1974 Posts: 15 Member
    If any ketoers would like to add me, I've been doing it since earlier this year and am down 50lbs so far. Happy to provide tips or support as well, if needed. :)
  • bohoT
    bohoT Posts: 37 Member
    I just started Keto yesterday and I would love some support friends!

    32 year old woman and I would like to lose about 30 pounds and get some non-drug relief from my migraines.
    Especially interested in other friends who love to cook and have fun while exercising.
  • risarichardson1
    risarichardson1 Posts: 1 Member
    I flirt with Keto, but have been successful with low-carb, maybe 50-100 per day with light exercise. Just wanted to tell you that there is a forum on this app for programming your macros for Keto in case you didn't know. It really makes it easier. Good luck!
  • markfloppy
    markfloppy Posts: 5 Member
    Spent most of summer at my heaviest ever peaking at over 21.5 stone, knees were getting worse every day so I started 7 weeks ago on a LCHF / Keto diet as best I can. I've lost 17lbs in that time and have logged every single item of food or drink I've had for 45 days now. There has been some bad days for sure, can't give up the liquid bread so easily, but trend is my friend and the pounds are falling off slowly but surely. People are starting to notice the difference and I fell 1005 better already. You are welcome to follow/help/advise/banter/tell me off on my little journey to my target of 15 stone.
  • jessdaytonxo
    jessdaytonxo Posts: 12 Member
    I’m 21 and I have been on Keto for a little over 3 months now. Coming from someone who over portioned food her whole life and loves sweets im 41lbs down so far and keto has been one of the only diets I actually enjoy sticking to and following. It helps a lot because it makes it clear pretty much what you can and can’t eat, which helps prevent me from digging into the wrong food and leading to any binges. Its great for jumpstarting weight loss and leaning out your body. My advice is to do research on what foods you can and cannot have along with some recipes before jumping in to avoid any confusion or frustration, because the first week or two of the diet may result in “keto flu”, causing fatigue and irriatability. Once you get through it your body will be transitioned into ketosis and you’ll start feeling great. If youre like me you’ll get to the point where theres no desire to cheat or binge. A simple google search of “keto foods” will bring up charts that pretty much show you whats ideal for every category in the food pryamid. There’s plenty of keto options or substitutes for a lot of foods that make it seem like its not even a diet or that its too good to be true haha. I went into the keto diet cold turkey and made the strict changes overnight, along with including intermittent fasting (an eating window of 12pm-7pm). I would advise to start with keto and if desired, to begin the intermittent fasting about 2 weeks into the diet to make a healthier transition. Wishing you the best on your journey!
  • jessdaytonxo
    jessdaytonxo Posts: 12 Member
    Lillys dark chocolate is great and keto approved!
  • jroe3127
    jroe3127 Posts: 14 Member
    Hi all, I just started Keto today. Goal is to lose 30 pounds, avoid family history of diabetes, and rid myself of migraines. Would love some friends on this journey, so please feel free to add me.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    TinaMarieB1208 wrote: »
    I am 44.. also starting Keto. After losing 150 lbs... I'm at a stand still. Hoping the Keto diet will get rid of my last 60 lbs. Having some issues getting started and meal prep ideas. And of course ....late night eating still plagues me as well. Please feel free to add me so we can share ideas and motivate each other!

    its all about a calorie deficit when it comes to weight loss whether you do keto or not. if you are at a stand still you need to recalculate your weight loss goals. enter your new weight and how much you want to lose. the more you lose the less calories your body needs to maintain your current weight. keto wont get rid of the last 60 unless it puts you into a deficit if you arent one already.a plateau is 6-8 weeks of no loss or gain which would mean you are eating maintenance calories and not in a deficit.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    jessdaytonxo wrote: »
    I’m 21 and I have been on Keto for a little over 3 months now. Coming from someone who over portioned food her whole life and loves sweets im 41lbs down so far and keto has been one of the only diets I actually enjoy sticking to and following. It helps a lot because it makes it clear pretty much what you can and can’t eat, which helps prevent me from digging into the wrong food and leading to any binges. Its great for jumpstarting weight loss and leaning out your body. My advice is to do research on what foods you can and cannot have along with some recipes before jumping in to avoid any confusion or frustration, because the first week or two of the diet may result in “keto flu”, causing fatigue and irriatability. Once you get through it your body will be transitioned into ketosis and you’ll start feeling great. If youre like me you’ll get to the point where theres no desire to cheat or binge. A simple google search of “keto foods” will bring up charts that pretty much show you whats ideal for every category in the food pryamid. There’s plenty of keto options or substitutes for a lot of foods that make it seem like its not even a diet or that its too good to be true haha. I went into the keto diet cold turkey and made the strict changes overnight, along with including intermittent fasting (an eating window of 12pm-7pm). I would advise to start with keto and if desired, to begin the intermittent fasting about 2 weeks into the diet to make a healthier transition. Wishing you the best on your journey!

    keto flu is caused from your body depleting glycogen and water leading to an electrolyte imbalance due to low carb consumption. a person doing keto needs 3500-5000 mg of sodium(yes you read correctly) and needs to supplement with potassium and magnesium as well. it wont jumpstart weight loss(what you lose in the beginning is water and glycogen stores) and lean out your body that is done in a deficit keto or not,and comes from fat loss. Ive done keto and weight and fat loss was not any faster as opposed to non keto. you still need to eat enough calories to fuel your body too. if keto is causing you to lose a lot of weight quickly its just because your deficit is way too high.

    keto is not a special diet for weight loss no matter what people think. its not any better than any other diet for weight loss but it is better for those with type 2, insulin resistance,pcos.seizure disorders and a few other health issues. The fat you burn in keto is dietary fat. body fat is burned in a deficit regarless of what way of eating you choose. if it works for you thats great. but its not sustainable for everyone.
  • Sloth2016
    Sloth2016 Posts: 838 Member
    Hi Monica!

    Pretty good beginner's guide here: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb

    Consider joining a group if you are serious about low carb / keto:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto

    Best of luck!

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