I have a question for people in this group. "Keto" is short for ketoacidosis. The body has to neutralize acid to function properly. A lifetime of acidosis is definitely not healthy. Most people who induce ketoacidosis through diet do it for short time periods (months, a year) not for life. Do you all have a strategy to counteract the acidosis? Especially long term.

As a for instance, one way your body will neutralize is by pulling calcium out of bones, which would eventually weaken your bones. That's just one example though it's one of the more often cited ones.

Not saying you can't do it - but if you'd like some ideas on how to do this in a healthy way, hit me up.

Hi! Still new to myfitnesspal and am hoping the group/s can help me stick to my diet. I started out following Atkins, had recently heard about Keto, and I think I'd like to learn more and then decide which trail I really want to follow! As far as your question djhnd, I'll admit to not quit understanding the whole ketoacidosis thing myself!! Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I was told ketosis is using fat as fuel which results in ketones being released into your urine. Ketoacidosis however is far worse and can even be life threatening however it is generally a result of uncontrolled diabetes. Can anyone tell me if I have that right?

Thanks for replying! I would like to add you as a friend because I only have 2 and need like minded helppppp! I haven't been able to get on a computer and cant get to the groups through the app, so....I am looking forward to a few days of community support. Vgravedo, glad to see you aren't trying to stick to the "20 grams" Atkins suggests in the beginning. I tried and it's too hard. I mean, I can just eat nuts, seeds, and healthy carbs but 20 I cant do. do you know the peak carb count you can eat before you are out of ketosis?? Trying to figure that out. As it is I have been having "almost" cramps until last night!! Had a major calf cramp and got up (when I could!!) and took some salt with a magnesium tablet. Have you run into this at all????

Hi, I a new, is this diet the same as the guy that lost a lot of weight eating fat and butter? I have a few other questions, what are the side effects, doesn't eating meat and fat clog? Can we juice greens for the fiber? I What about the headaches, how do we alleviate them? Some have 35g of carbs, but how much grams of fat are we to eat? Do we weigh everything we eat, like butter and oil?

Hello I'm new and little confused. How do I start this plan?