Any keto/low-carbers looking for friends?!

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  • Pramps
    Pramps Posts: 23
    Hi, Jess!

    I am new here, too - but not new to low-carb. I did Atkins successfully for six years. Needed major sugery - three times - and that WOE simply did not fly during those recoveries. Now, I'm back on the wagon... or really trying to be. It's been hard reestablishing my LC routines. It's great to find support! I'd love to talk LC! :)
  • Pramps
    Pramps Posts: 23
    Me too? :D
  • Pramps
    Pramps Posts: 23
    LOWER carber here! Anyone feel free to add me!

    I'll add you! I'm new to this site, but not to LCing! :):flowerforyou:
  • Jess_Me_xoxo
    Jess_Me_xoxo Posts: 24
    Low carb is the only thing that works for me. I miss bread, but oh well.


    Replacement breads:

    Rolls- http://yourlighterside.com/gluten-free-low-carb-buns-aka-oopsie-rolls/ (Popular with low-carbers)

    Buns- http://cavemanketo.com/2012/02/15/faux-bread-quest-holy-grail-almond-buns/

    Bagels- http://brokeassgourmet.com/articles/almond-flour-bagels?commented=1

    Sandwich rolls-http://genaw.com/lowcarb/carbquik_cheddar_buns.html (FAV!)
  • Jess_Me_xoxo
    Jess_Me_xoxo Posts: 24
    Hi, Jess!

    I am new here, too - but not new to low-carb. I did Atkins successfully for six years. Needed major sugery - three times - and that WOE simply did not fly during those recoveries. Now, I'm back on the wagon... or really trying to be. It's been hard reestablishing my LC routines. It's great to find support! I'd love to talk LC! :)


    Hey There & welcome to MFP :D must warn you...you will become addicted! Hahaa!!!!

    Sorry to hear about your surgery, but since you have done Atkins for 6 years (mad props on that one!!), I feel you will get back on track in no time! What is the hardest part about jumping back into LC eating?
  • cathrinboerma
    cathrinboerma Posts: 22 Member
    I'm new to site (message board anyway) and am keen as for LC diet.

    I have PCOS, IBS and a crazy lifestyle.

    I just crave bread and pasta and often together!!

    I'm keen to give LC a go - and am keen for adds if anyone is interested! Thanks fo the motivation.

    :-) - Keen for the Aussie summer body!!!
  • tyrog11
    tyrog11 Posts: 35 Member
    add me if you would like. I lost 100 lbs in 4 mo's with low carb/keto. Absolutely great use of biochem for weight loss.
  • janbez
    janbez Posts: 37 Member
    I am a low carb keto person and I would like to be friends with many who share similar issues and interests.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    I'm new to site (message board anyway) and am keen as for LC diet.

    I have PCOS, IBS and a crazy lifestyle.

    I just crave bread and pasta and often together!!

    I'm keen to give LC a go - and am keen for adds if anyone is interested! Thanks fo the motivation.

    :-) - Keen for the Aussie summer body!!!

    You might want to also try going gluten-free, it should help the PCOS, IBS and bread/pasta cravings. Gluten is still hidden in some "low-carb" stuff - tortilla wraps, soy sauce and other sauces, beer, lunch meats, hot dogs, etc.
  • cathrinboerma
    cathrinboerma Posts: 22 Member
    I'm new to site (message board anyway) and am keen as for LC diet.

    I have PCOS, IBS and a crazy lifestyle.

    I just crave bread and pasta and often together!!

    I'm keen to give LC a go - and am keen for adds if anyone is interested! Thanks fo the motivation.

    :-) - Keen for the Aussie summer body!!!

    You might want to also try going gluten-free, it should help the PCOS, IBS and bread/pasta cravings. Gluten is still hidden in some "low-carb" stuff - tortilla wraps, soy sauce and other sauces, beer, lunch meats, hot dogs, etc.

    Thanks for the great advice shar140, will give it a go - one of my closest friends is Coeliacs so i can get the advise from her about the best tasting foods to try.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Thanks for the great advice shar140, will give it a go - one of my closest friends is Coeliacs so i can get the advise from her about the best tasting foods to try.

    You are welcome. After going low-carb, it's not too difficult to also do gluten-free - I try to eat mostly whole, unprocessed proteins, veggies, nuts, some fruits. That's actually how I discovered I'm gluten intolerant, after having "cheats" and eating high gluten foods - and regretting it later, lol.
  • Pramps
    Pramps Posts: 23
    Hi, I started low carb in Feb 2011 and as of November 2011 lost 70lbs. Then came the holidays and I fell off the wagon and gained about 25lbs back. Now In am starting over again. Good luck to you all and wish me luck !

    I did LC for six years successfully but then needed three major surgeries and gained most of my weight back. I'm LCing again and this time I'm taking insulin and Victoza and trying desperately to get the meds and the diet in synch. I keep having hypo issues. Let's be friends and support each other on our way back! :flowerforyou:
  • Pramps
    Pramps Posts: 23
    Hey, I'm gonna add the both of ya. I'm doing keto myself. I'm keeping my carbs right around 30-40 per day.

    I had to up mine to around 50-60 because I'm on insulin and Victoza and keep seeing my glucose levels plummet. :(
  • alexstosic
    alexstosic Posts: 11 Member

    LOVE his recipes!

    The cheese chips are awesome! I use presliced muenster cheese and leave them in the microwave for a few more seconds and they taste soooo similar to the burnt pieces you can find in cheeze-it boxes (my fav :P).

    http://cavemanketo.com/2012/02/15/playing-with-cheese-parmesan-chips/

    awesome!
  • bacitracin
    bacitracin Posts: 921 Member
    /r/keto here too. Lost over 50lbs and have pretty much stabilized. Of course, hitting the pumpkin pie ice cream shakes doesn't really contribute much to weight loss....
  • anodyness
    anodyness Posts: 14 Member
    I'm an /r/keto fan, too!
    I'm about to switch to paleo. The concept is really similar to keto, and I'll still be avoiding grains, sugars, etc. Friend me!
  • truaymica
    truaymica Posts: 3 Member
    I need Keto friends. I am an r/keto er? reddit, love reddit!!
  • wildfirediva
    wildfirediva Posts: 212
    I have been doing keto for a few months and looking to switch to Paleo possibly at the start of the new year. I have found that weight training and H.I.T training has worked best to over come those plateaus and increase weight loss and gain in lean muscle mass when following a Keto regime. 55/40/5 [% Protein/Fats/Carbs] for 3 weeks consistently then switching to 60/30/5 [% Fats/Protein/Carbs] for the next month plus. Some sites recommend a carb up on weekends but until you get a consistent 2+ weeks of very low carbs I would not recommend carb ups.

    When starting keto I had my total carbs relatively high above 50 and on weekends I would allow more not more than 100. That wasn't working for me so I have been able to consistently been able to stay under 40. Even the best whey and egg white proteins still register a few carbs per serving. The key is the type of carbs. If you are incorporating fiber and low carb veggies with fiber your total carb level will go up but your net carbs may still be within range. Watch the sugars.
    [Some days are better than others.] I find if you keep your total Caloric output/burn to be relatively high (above 3000 a day including basal metabolic rate) 50-100 carbs is no big deal.

    Just incorporated Body Media Fit Link and loving the data I am getting especially with the MFP interface/link!!!

    http://bodymedia.extole.com/a/clk/3zg1RB

    [Pay no attention to the weight loss signature, as I try not to step on the scale often...]
  • GoldenSpider
    GoldenSpider Posts: 7 Member
    I'm doing keto, too, and loving every second of it. Add me! I share my diary, and try to balance all the fat and protein with lots of veggies. I sometimes share the best recipes for inspiration, too! If you are doing keto, send me a request.
  • squirtgunsablzn
    squirtgunsablzn Posts: 55
    any keto'rs feel free to add. been on keto a month down 12 pounds. but could use some help with expanding food ideas.
  • Disimpson62
    Disimpson62 Posts: 1
    Finally had a doctor tell me to lose weight! I am borderline diabetic and need to reduce carbs in a big way! I LOVE pasta and all carbs! HELP! I am using this site to plan my menu for tomorrow...low carb life, here I come!
  • TattooedMommy427
    TattooedMommy427 Posts: 283 Member
    I'm doing the low carb-high fat thing. Anyone feel free to add me. I don't have many LC'ers on my FL and I could use some more food/meal ideas.
  • kittycholera
    kittycholera Posts: 1
    Started keto a few days ago! Just joined on here today. Wouldn't mind a few friend-adds. C: I'm always up for seeing others' progress and stories and general chit-chat.
  • JasonAxelrod
    JasonAxelrod Posts: 58 Member
    On Keto as well (I'm over on /r/keto, /r/loseit, /r/fitness, etc.) under the same name as here and wouldn't mind some additional connections here. It's really inspiring to see other people in the same boat.

    I began my newest weight loss endeavor in November (there have been so many), when I was at my highest weight of 361.6 pounds. On the new year, I weighed in at 342 pounds and began my challenge to lose 100 pounds, down to 242 by July 1st. I am now 330 pounds as of yesterday, so I'm 12 pounds toward my goal and really excited with my progress.

    Feel free to add me, folks.
    Finally had a doctor tell me to lose weight! I am borderline diabetic and need to reduce carbs in a big way! I LOVE pasta and all carbs! HELP! I am using this site to plan my menu for tomorrow...low carb life, here I come!

    I've only been exploring keto recipes for about a week, but so far I've made my own relatively low-carb beef jerky (2g per ounce), cauliflower substituted mashed potatoes (4g per serving [probably around three ounces of yield per serving, I think] ), and this last one, though it no longer works for me because I'm staying below 20g of carbs per day is a really cool pasta-substitute "petite lasagna" recipe that might work for some who are allowing a bit more carbs in their daily intake (or if you'd like to just cut a serving in half, they're actually very dense and filling!).

    I found it here: http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2010/11/04/petite-lasagnas/

    They are basically muffin-sized lasagna servings that are made with ground turkey breast sauteed in crushed tomatoes, skim ricotta cheese, and wonton wrappers. One serving comes out to 13.6g of carbs if you follow the recipe to the number.

    There are so many different keto recipes it's ridiculous. I've been meaning to look into some of the dessert recipes soon. Good luck to you!
  • rlong637
    rlong637 Posts: 25 Member
    The only thing that turns off the cravings is the low carb lifestyle. I do 3 days of under 20 then try to stay under 70 a day. That keeps my monster quite. you can add me as a friend :)
  • starrygirl82
    starrygirl82 Posts: 76 Member
    Going back to low carbing after not doing anything the past 4 months. Need to get my butt in gear, any support is appreciated! :)
  • marilyn6180
    marilyn6180 Posts: 16
    I follow a Paleo Diet. I made the change sometime before Thanksgiving. I has amazed me that I no longer have any cravings and easily stay under my calorie goals to lose the weight I need to lose. I'm 66 years old so I've had struggles for a long time. I'm gluten intolerant so I've had problems with food for most of my life. I started tracking my food on mfp after the first of the year but I hAD ALREADY LOST 15 -18 LBS.
    But my question is: Is Keto and Paleo the same? similar? I don't know enough about it. I'd love to know. Thanks.
  • daterminedfatburnerX
    daterminedfatburnerX Posts: 346 Member
    ME! ME! ME!! Im actually folllowing the paleo lifestyle its been a month and ive already lost 8lbs :D
  • marilyn6180
    marilyn6180 Posts: 16
    I agree. I've turned to almond flour to my diet and am very satisfied with the pancakes, etc I can eat on my Paleo diet. I've found Paleo Cookbooks are necessary for me to get in the paleo mindset. Wish I could find an affordable almond flour though.
  • judychicken
    judychicken Posts: 937 Member
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