Looking for LCHF/Keto friends

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  • KrissyDiaz11
    KrissyDiaz11 Posts: 32 Member
    edited March 2015
    sarahbear1981 wrote: »
    KrissyDiaz11 wrote: »
    Ive haven't had any energy lately....just feel blah. I am so confused about my fat/protein intake. Right now my goal is 80% fat 15% protein 5% carbs, not sure where I got that info from(reading or watching Stephanie Persons YouTube) l am losing weight but yesterday I was reading on FB other people do way more protein. I do usually go over the15% protein (usually 18 - 20) and usually a little under on my fat. Confused :(
    I think 80% is a bit drastic. Try switching to 75% fat 20% protein and 5% carb. Also make sure you are eating enough. I recommend using the keto calculator and customizing your calorie intake based on that. If you are feeling less energetic try upping your fat intake and making sure you are getting enough salt, potassium and magnesium.


    Upped my protein to 20% and I definitely feel better....Tks!
  • KrissyDiaz11
    KrissyDiaz11 Posts: 32 Member
    edited March 2015
    :)

  • blktngldhrt
    blktngldhrt Posts: 1,053 Member
    edited March 2015
    KrissyDiaz11 wrote: »
    Anyone have breakfast ideas....don't have alot of time in morning, getting tired of eggs & bacon :\

    I enjoy fritattas..which is more egg. I breathe i'm hungry dot com has one with spinach, sausage, and feta that is really good..even reheated. There are keto pancake recipes out there. I also like oopsie bread with a sausage patty and cheese. Chia pudding is another..and it's prepared the night before. I have to throw the chia seeds into a processor first. I like the texture of the pudding better that way. It's more smooth less goopy. I'll have a quest bar with coffee and heavy cream if I don't have time for anything else.

    You also don't have to eat traditional breakfast foods for breakfast. ;)
  • KrissyDiaz11
    KrissyDiaz11 Posts: 32 Member
    blktngldhrt wrote: »
    KrissyDiaz11 wrote: »
    Anyone have breakfast ideas....don't have alot of time in morning, getting tired of eggs & bacon :\

    I enjoy fritattas..which is more egg. I breathe i'm hungry dot com has one with spinach, sausage, and feta that is really good..even reheated. There are keto pancake recipes out there. I also like oopsie bread with a sausage patty and cheese. Chia pudding is another..and it's prepared the night before. I have to throw the chia seeds into a processor first. I like the texture of the pudding better that way. It's more smooth less goopy. I'll have a quest bar with coffee and heavy cream if I don't have time for anything else.

    You also don't have to eat traditional breakfast foods for breakfast. ;)

    Tks for the idea's, thinking about making some keto pancakes this weekend and freeze
  • GymBard
    GymBard Posts: 29 Member
    Add me! Add me! I'm relatively new to the keto lifestyle but am reading lots of good stuff about the practice, have started on it and it's done some good for me. I would LOVE to have more Ketogenic friends to share stories and get support for because I still have lots of questions.
  • loGIJane
    loGIJane Posts: 30 Member
    Hi, I started eating LCHF 5 days ago, going well so far on 5% carbs, 20% protein & 75% fat. I end up eating around 1500-1600 cals a day. I bought myself one of those Ketonix breath analysers and it has been in the orange for most of the time which means I have a moderate level of acetone in the breath (good sign). My question is around exercise... I'm really not a fan at this stage. I don't mind walking on the treadmill while I watch a show or taking the dog out for a quick walk but I'm not into the Gym and lifting weights etc. Are there many of you that have had big losses and not really incorporated much exercise into your daily routines? I know it sounds lazy of me but I just want to know what's the bare minimum I have to do to still have a big weight loss? I have about 100 pounds to lose. I'm happy to do more as I go on.. I'm just trying to adjust to this lifestyle in baby-steps rather than overhauling everything at once.
  • sarahbear1981
    sarahbear1981 Posts: 610 Member
    I usually walk the dog and I have just started doing Insanity but I lost about 30 pounds doing Keto with minimal exercise.
  • loGIJane
    loGIJane Posts: 30 Member
    thank you! That's encouraging, I plan to do more as I go along and I'm sure I'll want to by then. cheers
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    loGIJane wrote: »
    thank you! That's encouraging, I plan to do more as I go along and I'm sure I'll want to by then. cheers

    I agree with sarahbear. Zero exercise is necessary to lose weight. Exercise IS good for physical fitness and overall health though. I didn't exercise at all the first week, then started small by taking a walk or doing a walk-at-home video about 3 or 4 times a week. Over time, I felt a lot more like moving. Now it's almost a year later, 88lb down, and I lift 2 days a week and walk for an hour 5 days a week, sometimes more. For now, just move some, and as you lose weight, get stronger, and gain energy, you can slowly ramp it up as you go. No need to rush into the gym. :smile:
  • loGIJane
    loGIJane Posts: 30 Member
    KrissyDiaz11 wrote: »
    I woke up Wednesday mornings miserable to the point i had to rest my arms in the shower while washing my hair. Whole body exhausted all day, woke up feeling great today?....thank god! Anyone have trouple sleeping or have WEIRD dreams?
    SereneRose wrote: »
    Hi, I follow a LCHF diet, my diary is pretty basic but I have been having success with it since getting back on the wagon Monday I've lost 6 lbs and looking forward to sticking with it this time. :)


    Sweet!

    Yes!! been having crazy vivid dreams for the past 3 days. Been following a LCHF diet for the past 8 days.
  • hazleyes81
    hazleyes81 Posts: 296 Member
    I've been eating LCHF since November. I lost 20 pounds in the first two months. I'm going a bit slower now, partly from having a more sedentary job now and not being able to work out during the harshest winter months, but I am still losing about 5# a month even with falling off the wagon a few times. ~50g net works fine for me.
  • seyeketak
    seyeketak Posts: 2 Member
    I've been keeping my carbs about 10-20 grams per day. Lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks. Love lchf! Congrats on your weight loss!
  • kosho2010
    kosho2010 Posts: 4 Member
    I've been eating not particularly strict LCHF (under 100 g protein, around 80 net carbs, unrestricted calorie so the rest is fat) for 2 years and I've lost 35 lbs of the probably 70 that I should lose. I've been on a plateau so I'm working to keep my net carbs under 50 consistently to start losing again. I thought I was done with keto flu, but in the last week where I've been doing better at keeping my carbs down I've needed to add salted broth and olives to my diet to avoid feeling woozy. Anyway, I've been very happy with LCHF - I eat lots of different foods that I like, I've found socializing and eating in restaurants manageable, and obviously losing 35 lbs has been very exciting.

    Regarding non-egg breakfasts, I made this http://www.ditchthecarbs.com/2014/06/17/grain-free-granola/ to eat with creme fraiche and maybe a few berries today. I added some stevia drops to sweeten it, but otherwise followed the recipe and it is delicious.
  • pianojam14
    pianojam14 Posts: 4 Member
    I've been doing Keto since April 6th and have lost 23 lbs! I'm seriously in love with new lifestyle and look forward to jumping on the scale!
  • MalloryMelts14
    MalloryMelts14 Posts: 2 Member
    Feel free to add me! I've been doing lchf since April 28th and lost 13lbs. I'm not as strict as I want to be. But I'm definitely liking this lifestyle a lot better. And I'm trying to convince my husband to do it with me. I've just started adding a little exercise. Only because I have gained so much weight it's put a strain on my asthma. But I do enough until I get to that point where my breath is hard to catch. I'm more excited to get on the scale for sure!
  • MissINSleep
    MissINSleep Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Mallory my name is Paula, this is the middle of week 2 for me on the lchf and I'm just getting over the carb and sugar cravings, they have just eased.... thank god lol. Bread is absolutely my favourite thing so it was very hard to give it away :( I have lost 3kg in just under 8 days (starting at 92kg now at 89kg). My goal weight is 60kg as you can see I have a fair way to go, but I'm confident I can do it this time :) anyway got to go talk really soon ;) bye for now
  • TCHT
    TCHT Posts: 1 Member
    Hi. Trying to join a lchf group. Not really tech savvy :( help!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,018 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group
    Click that link. There should be a Join Group button near the top.
    I'm one of the mods. We'd be glad to have you. :smile:
  • kristafb
    kristafb Posts: 770 Member
    Hi, I've been following lchf/ keto for over a year now. I've lost 26 lbs (was 35 but gained 9 back when I went off the rails back in april while on vacation. Damn all inclusive lol) I keep my net carbs under 20g.

    I'd love to have some new friends who share their diaries. I really need to get some new food ideas.
  • eatingfatbeingfat
    eatingfatbeingfat Posts: 41 Member
    sarahbear1981 wrote: »
    KrissyDiaz11 wrote: »
    Was a little scared to put coconut oil in my coffee(what i look fwd to everyday)didn't want to ruin it......not bad!
    I am a coffee fanatic and I have two bullet proof coffees a day... I love it and it keeps me satisfied. I do mine this way: One cup of coffee (I use k-cups) 1tbsp of Kerrygold grass fed butter, one tbsp of heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of coconut oil and torani sugar free syrup (I have chocolate right now) I blend this in my magic bullet and then pour it in to my to go mug! Super delicious!

    Jesus that sounds amazing....I want to eat breakfast at your house!
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