Not Losing On Keto/Low Carb

RubyRunner14
RubyRunner14 Posts: 148 Member
in Food and Nutrition
(If you do not agree with low carb/keto, leave now. There are plenty of other threads to socialize on and being negative doesn't do good for either of us.)

Hey guys!

So... I've been attempting Keto for my second go around. (I am sensitive to eggs/dairy/coconut, just an fyi. I can handle a T of mayo if eating beef... and butter is ok in small amounts... it's not that bad.) I believe my calorie deficit (when there is one) is pretty sufficient for weight loss. I eat to maintenance maybe once a week, twice at most... I just get very hungry one day after a hard exercise day. I exercise moderate-intense 4x a week in the least.

Some days you will note I have done IF. My ability to do so varies so I can't do it much but I believe I've done it for 4 or so days. But long story short... mirror isn't changing. Measurements haven't really budged.

My only guess is my nut and high protein intake is stalling me. I have gone nut-free and haven't really noticed a difference, but I'm willing to give it a go again. Should I maybe try fewer cold cuts/ veggie patties and perhaps take on bacon/ pork rolls or higher fat beef? Maybe add more mayo/butter to my meat instead of eating almonds?

Do I need a carb-up? Thursday I had a horrid day of muscle weakness... I was surprised I made it through my workout. Perhaps my glycogen is low. I don't have any "flu" symptoms.

Diary code is 6784. There are usually notes on the bottom. Thanks for the help!

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  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    What's your net carb number? Sodium levels? It could just be a matter of lowering the net carbs or upping your water intake. Also, if your protein intake is a bit high, that could stall weight loss.

    I'm doing keto and I lose better if my net carbs are below 30 or 25. Right now I'm a bit stuck, but I'm also getting close to TOM, so that's probably what's going on.
  • RubyRunner14
    RubyRunner14 Posts: 148 Member
    My diary code is up. Net carbs is usually 12-20 depending. I'm small so maybe staying under 10g net is the ticket. Sodium is also typically under half daily "requirement". I don't get my period anymore but I think I possibly get moodiness from hormone changes, but to be honest I have no clue. Maybe my thyroid/hormone system is messed up.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    My diary code is up. Net carbs is usually 12-20 depending. I'm small so maybe staying under 10g net is the ticket. Sodium is also typically under half daily "requirement". I don't get my period anymore but I think I possibly get moodiness from hormone changes, but to be honest I have no clue. Maybe my thyroid/hormone system is messed up.

    You don't get your period? Is it menopause or some other issue? Normally, a stopping of menses is cause for concern, so I would get that checked out.

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