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StephanieShankaran
StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
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My question is, I am on the ketosis diet and I know that it does take a few days for your body to get into that state, I haven't had any cheat day for the past two weeks of doing it but lately I've been wanting to eat some sweets lol, would it be bad if I were to have a cheat day like once a month? And then get back into ketosis. I know it's something I will be able to do, I am determined to lose weight. I cut out sugar, bread, potatoes, rice etc. But today I just feel like eating something not so damn healthy lol. Please only useful advice. I really do not need negative feed back or anything like that! Thanks!:)

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  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
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    How low are your calories on average? Unplanned off-plan days for me usually indicate my overall calorie goal is too low
  • StephanieShankaran
    StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
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    Well my carb intake is 15-20g a day. And since I started my ketosis my caloric intake went down a lot because I'm never really hungry and I never know what to eat. I eat at the most 900 calories in a day @WBB55
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    edited August 2015
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    That's probably not enough calories. No wonder you want a cheat day. I bet if you ate more calories -- including fat calories -- you'd crave sweets less and have fewer urges to eat off-plan
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
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    You're under eating, thus setting yourself up for failure.
  • StephanieShankaran
    StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
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    @WBB55 thanks! I didn't even realize. I mean obviously I know I'm not eating enough calories but I just never know what to eat without going over my carbs. I'm so focused on not going over my carbs that I don't realize how many calories I'm eating. Thanks for the help!:) if you have any food ideas on what to eat that's more calories but less carbs let me know!:)
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    edited August 2015
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    I don't eat to stay in ketosis, so others may chime in. However, full fat hard cheeses like Parmesan and Swiss, sautéed veggies in butter and/or oil, high fat meats like bacon, pork belly, dark chicken, nuts, peanut butter, olives, avocados, and eggs come to mind.
  • actualbears
    actualbears Posts: 23 Member
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    When I was younger I was on Atkins for a while, they start you out at 20 carbs a day. I would load up on eggs, lots of meat, and plenty of veggies. Spinach especially filled me up fast, and still does. Try buying a big bag of spinach and cooking a bunch of chicken at once to use throughout the week, and then having a big salad when you're feeling hungry. Definitely focus on natural proteins, especially eggs and fish! Protein keeps you full and is typically low in carbs, as far as I know. (Granted, I haven't done low carb dieting in years, so always double check before you eat something!)
  • StephanieShankaran
    StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
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    @WBB55 thanks!:)
  • actualbears
    actualbears Posts: 23 Member
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    This may help too. Article on low-carb healthy foods. :)
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
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    If your eating 900 and using mfp didn't you get warnings every day to eat more?

    I'm sure there are plenty of low carb suggestions out there since it's a popular diet at the moment.

    How many carbs in frozen mint peas?
  • StephanieShankaran
    StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
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    When you eat 20 or under carbs it tells you that you need to cut out a lot of veggies and fruits. They say you can eat a lot of spinach and meats and heavy creams. And yes they did give me warnings that's why I wasn't able to complete any of my days @Merkavar
  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
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    StephanieShankaran wrote: »
    When you eat 20 or under carbs it tells you that you need to cut out a lot of veggies and fruits. They say you can eat a lot of spinach and meats and heavy creams. And yes they did give me warnings that's why I wasn't able to complete any of my days @Merkavar

    Ok I was just curious, your question seemed to be about ketosis and snacks but I would have thought all the warnings about under eating would be higher priority :smiley:
  • StephanieShankaran
    StephanieShankaran Posts: 18 Member
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    @Merkavar well the thing is I understand I'm under eating, but I don't feel hungry. I eat my three meals and that's it, I don't snack in between anymore, because I'm always feeling full.

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