Looking for Keto MFP Friends
MirandaB24
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Hello there,
I started Keto 3 weeks ago, and I'm looking for some Keto friends. I've been on MFP for a long time, but don't know a lot of folks in the Keto community. Keto has been going well, but a little slow for me. I'm not sure if I need to up my fat or cut my calories or what? I lost 4 lbs the first week and have been at a stand still ever since (lost .2 this morning, fingers crossed). I hurt my back last week and was taking pain medication, so I think that's part of the problem. Anyhoo just curious about the habits of the uber successful and looking to make some new friends.
I started Keto 3 weeks ago, and I'm looking for some Keto friends. I've been on MFP for a long time, but don't know a lot of folks in the Keto community. Keto has been going well, but a little slow for me. I'm not sure if I need to up my fat or cut my calories or what? I lost 4 lbs the first week and have been at a stand still ever since (lost .2 this morning, fingers crossed). I hurt my back last week and was taking pain medication, so I think that's part of the problem. Anyhoo just curious about the habits of the uber successful and looking to make some new friends.
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The first thing I would try is up the fat. Do that for a bit. If it still isn't working at that point, then try a little bit of a calorie deficit. I'm one of those who need some deficit to lose on keto after a certain point. I did fine the first month and then had to get tracking and watch the calories.
Have your measurements changed though? That's my soap-box point, and I'm sure people get tired of me saying this, but keep taking your measurements. Often things are going on in the body while the scale just sits there or bounces. The scale is really only part of the story.
And pain meds can cause you to retain water. Sore muscles retain water. Empty fat cells retain water while the body is deciding if it can live with the lost fat. So, there could be something going on there, too.
KCKO! (Keep Calm and Keto On)
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Thanks for the info. My measurements have pretty much been the same, however I feel like my face looks thinner. My diary is open, so feel free to take a peek, and don't worry, I will Keto on.0
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Welcome! Just keep on keeping on and as this becomes more and more routine it becomes easier.
Good luck! It appears you and I have similar amounts to lose!0 -
You weight loss on scale will stall or even increase once in a while. Don't worry about the daily or weekly fluctuations, focus on the long term.0
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I sent you a request, I've been going at it over a month now. I don't get on scale often because It drives me nuts, it doesn't add up to how I feel and how my clothes are fitting! So keep on keepin on & you will see results for sure!0 -
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I started around the same time you did and slipped into ketosis this morning. No fat lost yet. If your body is like mine, and many others, it's a stubborn little brat at times. Some fine tuning on your macros is a good call. Maybe change up your exercise level. I found I was doing too much cardio.
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I'm pretty new too, so feel free to add me!0
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Thanks for the info. My measurements have pretty much been the same, however I feel like my face looks thinner. My diary is open, so feel free to take a peek, and don't worry, I will Keto on.
Not just measurement measurements, but also non-tangibles like how are you are sleeping, energy levels, appetite, moods...
There's so much more going on than just weight loss.0 -
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Sent FR. :flowerforyou:0
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Looks like in the past 2 weeks your carb count has creeped up some. To get into ketosis in the first place, carbs need to be under 50g. And a great many need to be even lower to get in there. I think once you were as high as 72g so you might have gotten kicked out. I keep mine under 30g. That's gross carbs not net carbs. And once the fat-adapted-burner is cranking, some people can kick them back up to 50g and stay in ketosis.
So I suggest, this being what I would personally do, is bring those back down to a low level for a week to make sure you are in ketosis, then inch them back up no higher than 50g. That's from a pure ketosis perspective. Keeping the fat high and the protein moderate. It's not keeping an average, it's keeping an even level under the threshold. But of course YMMV.
Just my thoughts and the "What would baconslave do?" perspective. You can take or chuck it as you like. 0 -
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Not just measurement measurements, but also non-tangibles like how are you are sleeping, energy levels, appetite, moods...
There's so much more going on than just weight loss.
i agree with this. i have noticed other things (someone commented on my face glowing!)
over time, weight loss will occur, but in the meantime, try to use other milestones for inspiration 0 -
I did have a couple high days, but I was under 50g net both days most days I'm between 20-30g net. Should I be under 20g gross? Because I like veggies, and I already feel l'm restricting them a lot. I use the ketostyx, and as far as I can tell I did not go out of keto. Also, should I be counting calories. I used the keto calculator to calculate my macros and calories. How big of acdeficit do you recommend? Should I be counting at all? Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I appreciate it.Looks like in the past 2 weeks your carb count has creeped up some. To get into ketosis in the first place, carbs need to be under 50g. And a great many need to be even lower to get in there. I think once you were as high as 72g so you might have gotten kicked out. I keep mine under 30g. That's gross carbs not net carbs. And once the fat-adapted-burner is cranking, some people can kick them back up to 50g and stay in ketosis.
So I suggest, this being what I would personally do, is bring those back down to a low level for a week to make sure you are in ketosis, then inch them back up no higher than 50g. That's from a pure ketosis perspective. Keeping the fat high and the protein moderate. It's not keeping an average, it's keeping an even level under the threshold. But of course YMMV.
Just my thoughts and the "What would baconslave do?" perspective. You can take or chuck it as you like.0 -
Not just measurement measurements, but also non-tangibles like how are you are sleeping, energy levels, appetite, moods...
There's so much more going on than just weight loss.
i agree with this. i have noticed other things (someone commented on my face glowing!)
over time, weight loss will occur, but in the meantime, try to use other milestones for inspiration
And yes, I do feel better, and I've noticed an improvement in my mood, sleep and skin. I'm in it for the long haul, I'm just looking for some input to make sure I'm on the right track.0 -
Just starting keto, feel free to add me!0
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I've been doing the lchf for just 4 weeks now, so I don't feel established enough to give advice yet. But I did friend request you.0
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I've been strict keto for about 5 months now. Under 20g of carbs most days. 46lbs down. Add me if you want 0
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Boop a doop! 20g a day net. Feel free to friend! 0
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New to Keto, but loving it! If anyone has an open food diary and doesn't mind if I poke my little nose around for food ideas, feel free to friend me! 0
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I am enjoying Keto. I have been doing it since 21st July. My diary is not that exciting but it is open.
Ps: I kept my carbs super low (under 20carbs gross, under 10g carbs net ) first several weeks to get stuck into Ketosis. I then gradually increased them to be 20g net or under to have more veg. Only recently have I sometimes gone up to 30g net or had a high carb meal. I had my first high carb meal after 10 weeks only when confident I was totally keto adapted. My high carb meal only knocked me out of ketosis for a few hours presumably because my body is now keto addapted and so went back into Ketosis with ease. I still aim to keep my net carbs under 20g most days.0 -
Eating LCHF since January, on MFP since Feb, and I *aim* for 17g net carbs - some days my aim is better than others Welcome to keto! Feel free to add me. 0
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Hello, I have been LCHF since January. It has been an education and at times painful journey from excessive Sugar and Carbs daily to less than 20 carbs and no sugar other than uncontrollable. I am sure this is the answer I have searching for for years and will never go back to he Carb rich diet of the past 59 years. I have lost almost 20 lbs and have a goal of 30 more by Christmas. This will put me half way to my goal of 100 lbs.0
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Anyone looking for friends is welcome to add me. I'm less than two weeks away from my one year keto anniversary. I'm currently at/near maintenance but have no intentions of ever stopping keto.0
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Hey there! Feel free to add me. Been LCHF on and off for a couple of years now to control PCOS. Back into MFP tracking now after falling off the wagon and gaining a "few".0
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