Me, I'm thinking of doing this as a lifestyle cuz I feel so much better. I've only been doing it for two months but I'm carb-phobic now. I've kept it under 20g for the most part. And I haven't really lost all that much weight or measurements but somehow my clothes are getting loose (i don't get it), so that's a good benefit. The difference when exercising is unbelievable. I used to have 3-5 meals a day and even with all the food in my system I still had to have 1-2 granola bars right before exercising so I wouldn't get dizzy. Now, I do fasted-cardio (after 15-20 hr fast) and don't even get tired, much less get dizzy. I do try to eat after the exercise though, but even then, I'm usually not hungry. It's amazing...

I'm pretty sure this will be a lifestyle for me. Been at it since March, down nearly 90 pounds. I have PCOS and literally nothing else has worked, plus I love the non-weightloss benefits of keto.

My rule of thumb will probably be 97% keto, 3% not throughout life. For instance, since March I have eaten non-keto for 1 weekend while I was on vacation and will not eat keto when I visit my parents for Christmas. If I keep it to a ratio like that (1-2 weeks non-keto per year) I know everything will be fine.

Lifestyle...definitely. It feels way too good not to keep doing this for long term.

I am looking for to be keto adapted too, i ordered a ketone meter i have been doing this lifestyle for 4 1/2 weeks and i totally love how i feel.
Does anybody know if there is a group here with the goal of Nutritional Ketosis/Keto adaptation instead of only ketosis???

leicesteralex wrote: »

To be honest I don't know if I will be on a ketogenic diet forever but at the moment I do it as a lifestyle. Mainly because I love being active and I thrive so much better when I run.
I hear a lot from people who say they are in ketosis. My aim is more being keto adapted where my body can use the ketones as fuel instead of being a metabolic by-product only.
I am just wondering whether anyone else here is doing it as lifestyle.
By the way. I am looking for new friends on longtime keto but not exclusively. Just add me

I guess I'm the odd one out. I don't want a keto lifestyle after goals are reached. My preferred is a primal LCHF; upper tier (100-150carbs). I love veggies too much for a sustainable lifestyle by choice. Only something health-wise would make me switch back to Keto.

Lifestyle for sure. Since my teenage years I was put on Low Carb diets with less and less weight coming off each time I got back into the newest eating plan/diet. During these I would constantly be hungry, grumpy and bloated.

Keto works for me because:

• I do not feel hungry all the time
• More energy now
• Better and deeper sleep
• IBS no longer a problem

The only draw backs I have found are:

• Limited safe drinks when out with friends (I live in Wine farm country)
• Metal mouth
• Less energy when hiking, this however got better once I became Keto adjusted.

Reddit was an enormous help with a lot of my fears and worries when I started

The subreddit xxKeto is a wonderful and supportive bunch of ladies:

http://www.reddit.com/r/xxketo/

and this one was a great help with the training side of things

http://www.reddit.com/r/ketogains/

Remember Keep Calm and Keto On

I'm a newbie, so still learning.

I feel like I have only been in ketosis, and not yet given myself the chance to become keto adapted. This is because...i'm still learning and have made mistakes in underestimating or guessing carb contents...plus a weekend pub crawl which ended with mcdonalds!!

I started down the low carb course because I am trying to get my weight down and after a few months of calorie restrictions and then increased exercising I wasn't making any progress, for a month. I decided in September to give low carb a try and had to scale back on my workouts. So for the first month, I have only been walking (previously I had done a 5k -forcing myself to become a runner and many, many strength workouts) because I just didn't have the energy for anything more strenuous. I want to get back to running (maybe) and have recently started a strength routine. I think I need to be keto adapted for running though and know I am not there yet.

Anyways, I rambled a little...but I guess for me, low carb will be a lifestyle. I won't always restrict my carbs to keto, but I can't see myself ever going back to the carb heavy eating I previously "enjoyed". The weight loss (and eventual maintenance) are strong motivators, but also my family has been devastated by diabetes and I know if I am not careful, I'll be headed down that path as well. I am almost at my "goal" weight and now feel that I can go even lower with this lifestyle and feel healthier and eventually stronger then ever before.

BansheeCat wrote: »

leicesteralex wrote: »

To be honest I don't know if I will be on a ketogenic diet forever but at the moment I do it as a lifestyle. Mainly because I love being active and I thrive so much better when I run.
I hear a lot from people who say they are in ketosis. My aim is more being keto adapted where my body can use the ketones as fuel instead of being a metabolic by-product only.
I am just wondering whether anyone else here is doing it as lifestyle.
By the way. I am looking for new friends on longtime keto but not exclusively. Just add me

I guess I'm the odd one out. I don't want a keto lifestyle after goals are reached. My preferred is a primal LCHF; upper tier (100-150carbs). I love veggies too much for a sustainable lifestyle by choice. Only something health-wise would make me switch back to Keto.

Nope, you're not the odd one out, I am thinking I will do the EXACT same thing. I am keto-adapted/water fasting now until I reach my desired weight. At that point, I will increase my carbs to 100 or so and see if I can maintain my ideal weight. IF I can't maintain, I will lower the carbs until I do, and stick with that.

Dan the Odd Man Out from Michigan

At or under 20g carbs daily. High fat, moderate protein.
Read through this:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZfJejOM8fJsX1iCilmnpp1qmT_KncJwWCR4-EsaEHc/edit?pli=1
It's the nutshell FAQ for Keto Reddit. Their full FAQ is on the site if you want/need more specifics.

Though in the doc they say macros of 5%carbs/60%fat/35%protein...but most I know try to get their fat (myself included) to 65% or 70% and protein lower.

baconslave wrote: »

At or under 20g carbs daily. High fat, moderate protein.
Read through this:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZfJejOM8fJsX1iCilmnpp1qmT_KncJwWCR4-EsaEHc/edit?pli=1
It's the nutshell FAQ for Keto Reddit. Their full FAQ is on the site if you want/need more specifics.

Though in the doc they say macros of 5%carbs/60%fat/35%protein...but most I know try to get their fat (myself included) to 65% or 70% and protein lower.

OMG baconslave ....I just flagged you on accident and there's no way to undo it. I meant to quote you.

I thought Keto was under 50mg or as long as you're in ketosis...for some it can be as high as 100mg.