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(Unfortunately) Cutting the Challenge Short

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aggie2145
aggie2145 Posts: 18 Member
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On the advice of my gyn, I am stepping out of my ketogenic diet temporarily. Sorry I could not complete the challenge :(

For now, I'm transitioning to a slow carb diet 40 fat, 30 carb, 30 protein. It is still "low carb" compared to the Standard American Diet but may help bring my Leptin levels back to normal.

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  • ThinnerHill
    ThinnerHill Posts: 254 Member
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    Good luck you got this. God bless
  • SyntonicGarden
    SyntonicGarden Posts: 944 Member
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    We'll be here if you are able to come and we'll be here if you aren't but still need support. :)
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
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    How come?
  • aggie2145
    aggie2145 Posts: 18 Member
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    Maybe this is TMI, but my menstrual cycles stopped and blood work showed very low leptin levels. However, after a week of unrestricted food (and carbs) followed by five days of 40/30/30, I am down five pounds and ketostix still show a faint amount of ketones. My leptin levels were tested this morning and I am back in a normal range.

    I had great success with a ketogenic diet with almost no side effects. However, once I began running 20-25 miles a week, my problems began.
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
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    You probably already know this, but for other people reading, leptin can be reset by increasing calories -- it doesn't require carb cycling.

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