Low carb, high fat! Need buddies to follow for support, motivation and ideas!
AJ63736
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I've been doing low carb high fat for 2 weeks and I've lost 15lbs so far 
my goal is to lose somewhere between 90-120 lbs. im not sure of what ratios I should be using for my fat/protein/carbs and I'd be so excited to have help! And of course motivation on my journey! Add me and I'm very open to tips or anything
my goal is to lose somewhere between 90-120 lbs. im not sure of what ratios I should be using for my fat/protein/carbs and I'd be so excited to have help! And of course motivation on my journey! Add me and I'm very open to tips or anything 0
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Hi There,
Congrats on your loss! I've been tracking my keto macros on MFP for 7 days now. I initially lost 15 lbs but then the holidays happened and my loss now has slowed to about 1 lb per week which has been a little frustrating but I need to remember that it will take some time. I'm really glad the scale is trending in the right direction. However it only takes me one cheat meal to put me back up 4 lbs instantly that takes a month to get back off. I have found some great things to eat and am never starved. If I'm hungry I have a small snack and I'm great. Hope this helps. Also you should check out reddit.com/r/xxketo (for women only) and reddit.com/r/keto (some creep dudes on here but still great info).
Cheers!
Carrie (cmamy)0 -
Thank you!! I love reddit. 0
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NO problem0
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I agree with cmamy, it only takes a little to set you back which is frustrating. I would be interested to know your diet AJ63736. Best weight loss I had was with the abbs diet quite a few years ago.
Cheers
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I'm going to start tracking my meals on this app so you'll be able to see my diet that way! I just try to stick low carb, usually below 50 but I give myself the option to go as high as 100 a day. I haven't had a cheat meal yet, I'm too worried about the set backs. Plus, I love low carb. I don't crave too many things that I can't eat. I just have trouble getting the fat I need, I think!0
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Im doing low carb too I'll add you 0
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Feel free to add me I'm also LCHF 0
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90 lbs? Seems a bit low unless you are 4'10" or shorter.0
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I'm going to start tracking my meals on this app so you'll be able to see my diet that way! I just try to stick low carb, usually below 50 but I give myself the option to go as high as 100 a day. I haven't had a cheat meal yet, I'm too worried about the set backs. Plus, I love low carb. I don't crave too many things that I can't eat. I just have trouble getting the fat I need, I think!
Nuts
Seeds
Nut butters
Avocados
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Coconut
Cheese
Dark chocolate
Flaxseed
Steak
Black olives
Full-fat dairy
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On the reddit keto pages, you'll find links to two tools that will help a lot. One lets you add a net carbs column to mfp, and the other lets you adjust your goals by smaller measurements than 5%. If you know how much protein and carbs you want to have by grams, it will let you set it to those exact amounts, and change the percentages, instead of forcing you into whatever numbers coincide with the nearest 5%.0
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FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »90 lbs? Seems a bit low unless you are 4'10" or shorter.
She said she wanted to lose between 90-120 lbs. Yes, weighing 90lbs is a bit too little.I've been doing low carb high fat for 2 weeks and I've lost 15lbs so far my goal is to lose somewhere between 90-120 lbs. im not sure of what ratios I should be using for my fat/protein/carbs and I'd be so excited to have help! And of course motivation on my journey! Add me and I'm very open to tips or anything
Low-carber/keto here. I second Reddit r/keto. That's what got me started.
There is a Low-Carber Daily Forum group that you might want to check out as well. We are working on getting some FAQs up right now, but you'll find all kinds of low-carbers there should you have specific questions that they do not yet address.
Feel free to add me.
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Thanks all!0
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I did Atkins back in the day and I would like to try LCHF again. Can anyone tell me a little more about the eating guidelines and how it differs from Atkins? Is it the same as Keto?0
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I am doing this as well. However, I am doing something wrong cause I have only lost 3 lbs in 3 weeks? I haven't had any wheat since 1/10/15. I know that I don't drink enough water, but what could I be doing wrong?0
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I'm doing the low carb diet too. Feel free to add me if you like. My biggest concern is with the low carb diet is. On a 1200 cal low carb diet how much fat are you allowed. I just switched to the low carb diet about a week ago. Got the whole on it, Hahaha. (single mom here). Having to learn the ropes for 3.0
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kokopelli505 wrote: »I am doing this as well. However, I am doing something wrong cause I have only lost 3 lbs in 3 weeks? I haven't had any wheat since 1/10/15. I know that I don't drink enough water, but what could I be doing wrong?
Are you tracking how many carbs your taking in? Because there are certain foods that are surprisingly carb-y besides grains and stuff.0 -
whitespider360 wrote: »I'm doing the low carb diet too. Feel free to add me if you like. My biggest concern is with the low carb diet is. On a 1200 cal low carb diet how much fat are you allowed. I just switched to the low carb diet about a week ago. Got the whole on it, Hahaha. (single mom here). Having to learn the ropes for 3.
Flip how you're thinking about that - decide how low carb you're going, keto range of 20g or lower, regular low carb of 50 or 100g or lower. Calculate how much protein you need - that's a number based on your lean body mass, not total body weight. There are calculators on line to help figure that out if you don't have access to calipers. General rule is 0.8g protein for every lb of lean body mass, but it varies by person and how active you are. Once you have those two numbers, carb grams and protein grams, then what's left is how much fat you shouldn't exceed.0 -
kokopelli505 wrote: »I am doing this as well. However, I am doing something wrong cause I have only lost 3 lbs in 3 weeks? I haven't had any wheat since 1/10/15. I know that I don't drink enough water, but what could I be doing wrong?
Are you tracking how many carbs your taking in? Because there are certain foods that are surprisingly carb-y besides grains and stuff.0 -
Hi..I'm Amy I am currently border line diabetic and I need to lose 50 pounds...need support...0
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@AJ63736
Congrats on the weight loss. I'm just starting out. Would love to see how u did it and what was your particular low carb/ high fat diet that first two weeks. Thxs.
Hi! Thank you! I'm sorry but I don't have record of the foods I ate during that time. I just drink loads of water. I ate lots of chicken/salmon/turkey bacon and veggies or eggs. Stayed very low cal during that time. No white breads, no drink besides water, no chips, no chocolate, no candy, no fast food, no cookies, biscuits, muffins or pastries. Feel free to add me to see my current diet as I plan to keep track here!
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baconslave wrote: »FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »90 lbs? Seems a bit low unless you are 4'10" or shorter.
She said she wanted to lose between 90-120 lbs. Yes, weighing 90lbs is a bit too little.I've been doing low carb high fat for 2 weeks and I've lost 15lbs so far my goal is to lose somewhere between 90-120 lbs. im not sure of what ratios I should be using for my fat/protein/carbs and I'd be so excited to have help! And of course motivation on my journey! Add me and I'm very open to tips or anything
Low-carber/keto here. I second Reddit r/keto. That's what got me started.
There is a Low-Carber Daily Forum group that you might want to check out as well. We are working on getting some FAQs up right now, but you'll find all kinds of low-carbers there should you have specific questions that they do not yet address.
Feel free to add me.
I am reading up on it in the Forum, thanks!0 -
Hi, not doing keto or LCHF myself, but I'm considering doing it in a few months if I'm not getting the results I want (carbs are too delicious). But I am following IIFYM and I'm pretty good about tracking my food, so feel free to add me if you want.
Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but while on keto aren't you supposed to have one or two days a week of high carb food to "reset" your body?Since the point of the low carb high fat is too trick your body into using your fat as energy rather than carbs?0 -
Hello! I took a couple nutrition classes in university and the first thing we learned (sorry to burst your bubble) is that low carb high fat diets are quite bad. Carbohydrates should be the staple of your diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) because they are what provide your body with energy. Your brain especially needs carbohydrates to functions because it's the only macronutrient that can be broken down efficiently to use. If you do not have enough carbohydrates to use for energy to your brain, you body starts breaking down protein. The problem with this is that a byproduct of breaking down protein and converting it to glucose is a thing called ketones. You've probably heard good things about ketones and weight loss but sadly they are lies ): Ketones make your blood more acidic which is awful for your brain. It causes fatigue, more cognitive functioning, and sometimes, if following a low carb diet long enough, illness. You should look into credible sources when deciding to go on a low carb diet and truly understand it because you only have one body and generally low carb diets are only successful for short periods of time. Good luck!0
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kokopelli505 wrote: »I am doing this as well. However, I am doing something wrong cause I have only lost 3 lbs in 3 weeks? I haven't had any wheat since 1/10/15. I know that I don't drink enough water, but what could I be doing wrong?
Are you tracking how many carbs your taking in? Because there are certain foods that are surprisingly carb-y besides grains and stuff.
No, I have been just working on not eating wheat. I have started up with MyFitnessPal again and I will work on it going forward.
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ashleyadeline wrote: »Hello! I took a couple nutrition classes in university and the first thing we learned (sorry to burst your bubble) is that low carb high fat diets are quite bad. Carbohydrates should be the staple of your diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) because they are what provide your body with energy. Your brain especially needs carbohydrates to functions because it's the only macronutrient that can be broken down efficiently to use. If you do not have enough carbohydrates to use for energy to your brain, you body starts breaking down protein. The problem with this is that a byproduct of breaking down protein and converting it to glucose is a thing called ketones. You've probably heard good things about ketones and weight loss but sadly they are lies ): Ketones make your blood more acidic which is awful for your brain. It causes fatigue, more cognitive functioning, and sometimes, if following a low carb diet long enough, illness. You should look into credible sources when deciding to go on a low carb diet and truly understand it because you only have one body and generally low carb diets are only successful for short periods of time. Good luck!
Do you honestly feel "a couple classes" makes you more knowledgeable on the subject than people with actual degrees in the subject?
Low carb, including VLC ketosis has been prescribed by doctors and dietitians for decades. Acting like it's some grapefruit juice-type fad makes one woefully ignorant of the subject.0 -
I am doing low carb, low fat and low salt! Lots of protein and green leafy veggies seems to work best for me! Looking for friends with the same goals and diet plans would love to share recipes 0
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Hi there you have had some good advise sent to you and yes low carb for long periods is dangerous. Consult your Dr for short periods of no longer than a week. Be careful0
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JenniferCarter2015 wrote: »I am doing low carb, low fat and low salt! Lots of protein and green leafy veggies seems to work best for me! Looking for friends with the same goals and diet plans would love to share recipes
Add me! My app won't let me request people0
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