Keto Lifestyle

Hello. I'm Kara. Started Keto on the 24th of February. I am also tall, 6 ft and 260 down from 267 in the 24th. I am also looking for support.

Hello! I am 5'11 and starting at 258. We can do this! I just started keto today. ☺️

Hi! I'm Robin and I started Keto January 18, 2016. I started at 360 lbs and as of Sunday I have lost 13.4 pounds. So far so good but I know I will need support on the bad days!

Hi - I'm Alison. I started Keto on January 1st and I've lost 10 pounds since then. Started around 330. Would love some support!!

Just started keto today! Im 25.f.322lbs. We got this!!

UMDavies wrote: »

There's a great keto group on here and also a low carb group with lots of lovely supportive people if you're interested -

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

Yes, this ^^^^!! It's a very warm, welcoming and supportive group where most of us Ketofiles hang out so stop by and say hello!

I'm not sure if having PCOS is my problem or what. I did try to join the closed group posted above but never received a response. I'm sure it's a lag but I'll just post my concern here. Pipe in if you have ideas.

Hold on to you seats, it's not a pretty picture. So, I began Keto on the first January Monday-like January 6. At first I lost 6 lbs and that saying something since I was having Hershey kisses at night and yes I logged them! Then, I knew that had to stop and a positive side affect of this diet is the cravings subside which are pretty intense for PCOS chicks. So quitting the kisses was a good thing. I added more water as well and am driving a good 72 oz with more when I can plus two cups of coffee per day. Now, after week 2 I really buckled down. I had used a TDEE calculator to determine my ratio. When I started it said 2100 for my starting weight (5'7" and 221) and so I rejiggered and instead of the conservative deficit of 15% which allotted me 1800 calories I took it all the way down to 35% and my new calories is 1309. I adjusted my rations which I'm still struggling with some. I DO strive for under 40 NET carbs each day and that has been a positive. Remember, my barbs were like 70 when I was losing. Now that I'm down this far I'm freaking gaining weight. My lowest weight two Sunday's ago was 212. I was stoked! Next day? Woke up to 214. Next day 215.....and stayed there for a week. Then up to 216, back down to 215....and this morning 217. I must say I want to cry. Others who have started when I did are down 20 lbs. yes I was eating one thing out of turn for a few days and losing but now I'm here. What gives!? I want to quit. I haven't but want to. It's not fair. This is supposed to work. Please help.

Hi everyone, I'm 5'7 and 230lbs. Two years ago I was on the 21 Day fix. I lost 30 lbs, then I gave up and gained 15 lbs back. I started on the keto diet 2 weeks ago. Lost 5 water lbs and feel a lot better.

I'd love support, but I'm really bad at checking forums. I'll make a huge effort to come here and post! I'm a part of small closed FB group . We're all about support. There's no advertising, no judging, no "my diet is better than yours". We're just a bunch of women who are on different plans looking for a way to sustainably lose over 70lbs. Sorry if this sounds like a pitch. It's not meant to be.

Do come over the the low carb group. There are thousands of members, lots of information and great support.

reaperteddy wrote: »

Hi guys, Keto since dec 2014, down about 87lbs. Just restarted after a six month mental health break, ready to get down to my ultimate goal weight and to get stronger on the way. Please feel free to friend me, I'm also launching an illustrated keto recipe blog next week to help out beginners!

I'd love to see your recipe blog!

@baconslave can you please tell me how to highlight or star the group so I "see" it when I log into community? Much appreciated

wesheets wrote: »

I'm not sure if having PCOS is my problem or what. I did try to join the closed group posted above but never received a response. I'm sure it's a lag but I'll just post my concern here. Pipe in if you have ideas.

Hold on to you seats, it's not a pretty picture. So, I began Keto on the first January Monday-like January 6. At first I lost 6 lbs and that saying something since I was having Hershey kisses at night and yes I logged them! Then, I knew that had to stop and a positive side affect of this diet is the cravings subside which are pretty intense for PCOS chicks. So quitting the kisses was a good thing. I added more water as well and am driving a good 72 oz with more when I can plus two cups of coffee per day. Now, after week 2 I really buckled down. I had used a TDEE calculator to determine my ratio. When I started it said 2100 for my starting weight (5'7" and 221) and so I rejiggered and instead of the conservative deficit of 15% which allotted me 1800 calories I took it all the way down to 35% and my new calories is 1309. I adjusted my rations which I'm still struggling with some. I DO strive for under 40 NET carbs each day and that has been a positive. Remember, my barbs were like 70 when I was losing. Now that I'm down this far I'm freaking gaining weight. My lowest weight two Sunday's ago was 212. I was stoked! Next day? Woke up to 214. Next day 215.....and stayed there for a week. Then up to 216, back down to 215....and this morning 217. I must say I want to cry. Others who have started when I did are down 20 lbs. yes I was eating one thing out of turn for a few days and losing but now I'm here. What gives!? I want to quit. I haven't but want to. It's not fair. This is supposed to work. Please help.

wesheets wrote: »

I'm not sure if having PCOS is my problem or what. I did try to join the closed group posted above but never received a response. I'm sure it's a lag but I'll just post my concern here. Pipe in if you have ideas.

Hold on to you seats, it's not a pretty picture. So, I began Keto on the first January Monday-like January 6. At first I lost 6 lbs and that saying something since I was having Hershey kisses at night and yes I logged them! Then, I knew that had to stop and a positive side affect of this diet is the cravings subside which are pretty intense for PCOS chicks. So quitting the kisses was a good thing. I added more water as well and am driving a good 72 oz with more when I can plus two cups of coffee per day. Now, after week 2 I really buckled down. I had used a TDEE calculator to determine my ratio. When I started it said 2100 for my starting weight (5'7" and 221) and so I rejiggered and instead of the conservative deficit of 15% which allotted me 1800 calories I took it all the way down to 35% and my new calories is 1309. I adjusted my rations which I'm still struggling with some. I DO strive for under 40 NET carbs each day and that has been a positive. Remember, my barbs were like 70 when I was losing. Now that I'm down this far I'm freaking gaining weight. My lowest weight two Sunday's ago was 212. I was stoked! Next day? Woke up to 214. Next day 215.....and stayed there for a week. Then up to 216, back down to 215....and this morning 217. I must say I want to cry. Others who have started when I did are down 20 lbs. yes I was eating one thing out of turn for a few days and losing but now I'm here. What gives!? I want to quit. I haven't but want to. It's not fair. This is supposed to work. Please help.

if you've dropped your calories to 1309, then I believe if you are still allowing yourself 40 net carbs a day, your macros are off, you need to drop the carbs and make sure your fats are higher than your protein intake. I found after losing quite a bit, I had to start looking at my calories, also, and now I'm working on getting my macros into line, too. I stay under 20 net carbs, and that seems to work best for me now. If I go much over that, I start to edge up. Hope this helps.