Keto Diet

eastcar0linagirl
eastcar0linagirl Posts: 3
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm a week into the Keto Diet and have lost 4 lbs so far. Cutting Carbs Sucks but I have made it through one week so I think I can do it now. Any suggestions and experiences with Keto Diet?
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  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    what % of your daily intake is carbs?
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    I'm a week into the Keto Diet and have lost 4 lbs so far. Cutting Carbs Sucks but I have made it through one week so I think I can do it now. Any suggestions and experiences with Keto Diet?

    It's fantastic. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask. I have lots of experience with this.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    i did p90x and the diet wants you to do 30% of your total calorie intake as carbs.

    it was hard at first but i eventually found it satisfying.

    I did experence rapid fat loss, but it seemed to tapper down towards the end of the month, only did that diet for a month.

    I'm guessing you guys go way lower then 30%?
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    i did p90x and the diet wants you to do 30% of your total calorie intake as carbs.

    it was hard at first but i eventually found it satisfying.

    I did experence rapid fat loss, but it seemed to tapper down towards the end of the month, only did that diet for a month.

    I'm guessing you guys go way lower then 30%?

    I keep it around 50 grams or less
  • rabblerabble
    rabblerabble Posts: 471 Member
    Tried this a long time ago. Lost tons of weight, but unfortunately had lots of digestive problems and rather unpleasant bowel movements (which are usually very rare for me). Tried eating lots of green vegetables but still had problems.
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
    whenever i do keto it is less than 10% of my calories (from carbs).
  • ApexLeader
    ApexLeader Posts: 580 Member
    Tried this a long time ago. Lost tons of weight, but unfortunately had lots of digestive problems and rather unpleasant bowel movements (which are usually very rare for me). Tried eating lots of green vegetables but still had problems.

    i have the opposite problem. on keto i have absolutely no digestive problems. when i eat carbs (especially starchy carbs) i have acid reflux.
  • eastcar0linagirl
    eastcar0linagirl Posts: 3
    what % of your daily intake is carbs?

    My goal is 10% a day, so about 30g a day
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    Tried this a long time ago. Lost tons of weight, but unfortunately had lots of digestive problems and rather unpleasant bowel movements (which are usually very rare for me). Tried eating lots of green vegetables but still had problems.

    i have the opposite problem. on keto i have absolutely no digestive problems. when i eat carbs (especially starchy carbs) i have acid reflux.

    Same for me. Sometimes you cant jump right into it. Try easing into it a little at a time. Your body needs to build the enzymes to burn the fat.
  • Proyecto_AN
    Proyecto_AN Posts: 387
    It is good, but just to get keto-adapted. After you adapt and if you like intensive training search for Cyclical Ketogenic. Best diet I've tried so far.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    i had digestive issues too, blamed it on not getting as much fiber as i had been getting. was eating a lot of fruits and veggies. i suppose you could still fit in a lot of veggies especially at 30%.

    so whats the difference between 'Atkins' and 'Keto'?
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    Can you post these studies? I'm having a hard time seeing the two as comparable.
  • ze_hombre
    ze_hombre Posts: 377 Member
    I did keto for many months and had great results. By far and large the best resource for questions and advice is http://reddit.com/r/keto. There are steps in the FAQ for how to setup MFP for keto and some good resources for recipes and whatnot.

    I saw quite a few posts about carb goals and they are wrong. For a good keto balance you want 65% fat, 35% protein, and 5% carbs. Otherwise your body won't go into a full on ketosis. You can get some benefit from dropping to 10% carbs, and maybe even some light ketosis benefits, but if you want the full monty you need to be around 5% carbs.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    Can you post these studies? I'm having a hard time seeing the two as comparable.
    I'm going to make one up. The brain runs on glucose (that part isn't made up). Giving yourself glucose can make the brain happy. Cutting it out makes it feel like the same reaction as an addiction affect on the brain because...the brain needs it to live :laugh:
  • TrueBlueBruin78
    TrueBlueBruin78 Posts: 311 Member
    I only use this type when cutting for a show, 2 weeks out prior to my comp date. Great way to really get shredded. usually go for 10% carbs and 60% fat 30% protein. Great diuretic effect as well.
  • theCarlton
    theCarlton Posts: 1,344 Member
    I prefer cracking crabs over cutting them, but to each his own.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    You all do understand gluconeogenesis and that your body won't get all it's energy from fat stores? There will be a break down of proteins at some point to create glucose. That's not a good outcome for muscle maintenance.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    lolwut?
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    Can you post these studies? I'm having a hard time seeing the two as comparable.
    I'm going to make one up. The brain runs on glucose (that part isn't made up). Giving yourself glucose can make the brain happy. Cutting it out makes it feel like the same reaction as an addiction affect on the brain because...the brain needs it to live :laugh:

    Actually http://ezinearticles.com/?Wellness-Coaching---Your-Brain-Was-Designed-for-Ketones&id=6490960
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    lolwut?

    http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sugar-Found-More-Addictive-Than-Cocaine-61862.shtml
  • marypatmccue
    marypatmccue Posts: 521 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    lolwut?

    Taso... I think this is about to get really.... really good....
  • ze_hombre
    ze_hombre Posts: 377 Member
    "You all do understand gluconeogenesis and that your body won't get all it's energy from fat stores? There will be a break down of proteins at some point to create glucose. That's not a good outcome for muscle maintenance."

    (I am a rere and forgot to quote the original)

    This is a good point, but I think for most people (at least for myself) keto was used to get rid of the initial weight. I wasn't worried about maintaining muscle until I was getting close to my target weight and I started going to the gym. If you need to close more than 25 pounds keto is a great way to do it.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Ok I'll admit it. I'm so addicted to food that I eat every single day. Multiple times a day. And water... I hardly go anywhere without my water bottle. I'm a complete junky. I might as well be shooting heroin.
  • marypatmccue
    marypatmccue Posts: 521 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    lolwut?

    http://news.softpedia.com/news/Sugar-Found-More-Addictive-Than-Cocaine-61862.shtml

    Uhm. This barely classifies as a "study" ... and also, directly from it: " some researchers point out that these conclusions could not be applied directly to humans..."

    smh...
    :noway:
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    Ok I'll admit it. I'm so addicted to food that I eat every single day. Multiple times a day. And water... I hardly go anywhere without my water bottle. I'm a complete junky. I might as well be shooting heroin.

    Damn shame there are people who are more interested in sarcasm and derailing a topic than constructive discussion.
  • ze_hombre
    ze_hombre Posts: 377 Member
    Ok I'll admit it. I'm so addicted to food that I eat every single day. Multiple times a day. And water... I hardly go anywhere without my water bottle. I'm a complete junky. I might as well be shooting heroin.

    This isn't the point. The point is that sugars cause the same kind of response in the brain that addictive drugs do. Proteins and fat don't cause the same physiological effect.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    "You all do understand gluconeogenesis and that your body won't get all it's energy from fat stores? There will be a break down of proteins at some point to create glucose. That's not a good outcome for muscle maintenance."

    (I am a rere and forgot to quote the original)

    This is a good point, but I think for most people (at least for myself) keto was used to get rid of the initial weight. I wasn't worried about maintaining muscle until I was getting close to my target weight and I started going to the gym. If you need to close more than 25 pounds keto is a great way to do it.

    In my opinion, I don't see the advantages of sacrificing LBM for the sake of reaching a number on a scale faster.
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    If cutting carbs sucks for you then why are you doing this? You don't have to experience discomfort or suffering. You'll be much better off if you're comfortable and happy.

    Some may think this is extreme, but cocain addicts use the same ideal as this. I find sugar, grains, and the like that pump your body full of glucose cause an addiction affect in the brain. It is literaly the same reaction. There are even studies to prove this.

    Can you post these studies? I'm having a hard time seeing the two as comparable.
    I'm going to make one up. The brain runs on glucose (that part isn't made up). Giving yourself glucose can make the brain happy. Cutting it out makes it feel like the same reaction as an addiction affect on the brain because...the brain needs it to live :laugh:

    Actually http://ezinearticles.com/?Wellness-Coaching---Your-Brain-Was-Designed-for-Ketones&id=6490960

    That's not a study, it's an article. And I didn't see any mention of carbs being comparable to crack. And since I've never known anyone to lose a job, house, car, go to jail, get divorced, or take up prostitution over carbs, I'm going with an educated guess that the two "addictions" are not the same.

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