Do you ever have a break off KETO?

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  • Springfield1970
    Springfield1970 Posts: 1,945 Member
    parkscs wrote: »
    If you're the type of person that gets nasty "keto flu" symptoms when going into and out of ketosis, then taking a break is probably a bad idea because you're just setting yourself up to feel miserable for a few days. If you only managed to make it 10 days before dropping the hammer on some cookies, I'd probably reconsider whether you really want to do a ketogenic diet. You certainly don't have to do such a diet to lose weight, but it can be helpful for some people. That said, it's not helpful for everyone.
    Yes I took a break from it about three years ago and funnily I now have a fantastic relationship with food, my body fat percentage has dropped by half (over 30% to 15-18) and I GET TO EAT WHAT I LIKE (just smaller portions).

    Guess I'll be going back on it soon.

    This is akin to me hopping into a thread about vegetarianism and saying "DAMN THAT STEAK I HAD LAST NIGHT WAS GOOD!" What's the point? You don't eat keto, that's great. Not sure what that really adds to the discussion though.

    I'll explain it then. I did these keto type diets for years, doggedly, and they didn't work for me, just like they aren't going to work for the OP. I was pointing out that there are better and more successful ways to get ripped for us normal food lovers. She lasted 10 days, and was desperate to break. Not a good candidate.

    PS you didn't use my whole quote. It had a big NOT after 'Guess I'll be going back on it soon'
  • mkroberger
    mkroberger Posts: 25 Member
    edited October 2014
    I say don't beat yourself for your mistake and just hop right back on the wagon. I mean, they say alcoholics typically have set backs during recovery. Ideally they keep getting back on it until there are no setbacks (isn't sugar considered a drug?)

    Any diet is hard. I've done them all! Even tried Atkins in the 80's when I was in high school. Last year I did Atkins again, had great results, but got the carb flu. Day three on Keto and following the rule to ensure I have the right amount of fat and I feel good! (Knock on wood it continues). I even lifted weights the last couple of days.

    I have counted calories on MFP, done loads of exercise, and my weight loss wasn't happening. I feel some people react differently to different diets.

    I do know body builders go strict low carbs before an event, and will often have a cheat meal once a week, or even carb cycling and increase their workouts on the days they include some carbs. Their increase in carbs though are healthy ones, like sweet potatoes.

    Anywhoooo, my point is don’t beat yourself up and just get back on the wagon. We can do this!!! :-)

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