Weight Loss Journey on Ketosis

love4lakers
love4lakers Posts: 4 Member
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Hi! I've been on a program called Ideal Protein for 2 months now and I've lost 17lbs. Since this program is so expensive, I've decided to continue this journey on my own. Any tips and ideas for a ketogenic diet are appreciated!

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  • SarahHebert1
    SarahHebert1 Posts: 98 Member
    I'm an Ideal Protein dieter. There's a big Facebook group for Ideal Protein "Alternatives" - if you haven't found that already I'd check it out. Lots of IP on a budget ideas. Can't expect quite the same results, but hope that helps!
  • Tempest07
    Tempest07 Posts: 256 Member
    Wohoo keto is pretty fun. Welcome.
  • Tsartele
    Tsartele Posts: 683 Member
    edited April 2016
    It has been 4 days and I believe that I am now in Ketosis.. need to buy the strips to know for sure but I am looking forward to seeing the results. I had a mini "keto flu" for the first few days but that has passed and I have regained my energy levels. I have been between 10-30 carbs a day for the last 4 days. I just dont know how to do this long term..
  • love4lakers
    love4lakers Posts: 4 Member
    Tsartele wrote: »
    It has been 4 days and I believe that I am now in Ketosis.. need to buy the strips to know for sure but I am looking forward to seeing the results. I had a mini "keto flu" for the first few days but that has passed and I have regained my energy levels. I have been between 10-30 carbs a day for the last 4 days. I just dont know how to do this long term..

    Tsartele- what Keto strips are you speaking of? As for the Keto flu, I know what you're talking about but once you're in ketosis you regain all the energy. In addition you also know you're in ketosis when you're not as hungry.
  • love4lakers
    love4lakers Posts: 4 Member
    Tempest07 wrote: »
    Wohoo keto is pretty fun. Welcome.

    Thank you! I'm going to try and do my best to maintain in ketosis!
  • love4lakers
    love4lakers Posts: 4 Member
    sarahgoodes wrote: »
    I'm an Ideal Protein dieter. There's a big Facebook group for Ideal Protein "Alternatives" - if you haven't found that already I'd check it out. Lots of IP on a budget ideas. Can't expect quite the same results, but hope that helps!

    sarahgoodes- I'm disappointed that I can't continue IP but it got too expensive but I'm willing to follow the strict way of eating as close as I can. I will look at that Facebook page for sure! Thank u for sharing. Also, I know I will not lose as much weight but I will definitely try to stick to it.

  • BelleCakes2018
    BelleCakes2018 Posts: 568 Member
    What did Ideal Protein entail? I am on a low carb diet, and currently in ketosis - but never heard of the diet you're talking about? Weight loss sounds really good though - well done!
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    I'm at a loss to understand how you transition from a system that emphasises getting protein to one that has a goal of not getting carbs.
  • Tempest07
    Tempest07 Posts: 256 Member
    love4lakers wrote: »
    Tsartele wrote: »
    It has been 4 days and I believe that I am now in Ketosis.. need to buy the strips to know for sure but I am looking forward to seeing the results. I had a mini "keto flu" for the first few days but that has passed and I have regained my energy levels. I have been between 10-30 carbs a day for the last 4 days. I just dont know how to do this long term..

    Tsartele- what Keto strips are you speaking of? As for the Keto flu, I know what you're talking about but once you're in ketosis you regain all the energy. In addition you also know you're in ketosis when you're not as hungry.

    Regeant strips. Urine sample on the strip determines the level of ketones present in your system. It's essentially a cheap easy way to actually confirm you are in ketosis.

    Warm broth does wonders for keto flu symptoms!

    Brian
  • tonyamc37
    tonyamc37 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm on keto diet myself. Been on it 7 days and been in ketosis for the past 3. Feel free to add me!
  • RagamuffinGirlMe
    RagamuffinGirlMe Posts: 1 Member
    If you need more help reddit (r/keto) is a great source of info and support. :) Welcome. I have been on keto for almost 2 months now and lost 18lbs but on a stall for almost a month now.
  • redwards510
    redwards510 Posts: 2 Member
    Never heard of Ideal Protein, but keto is what all the cool kids are doing these days. It's dieting on Hard Mode! If you need help, google "Keto Fuel". It's a chocolate keto shake mixture you can live on. It helps tide you over while you try to figure out what you can eat. Add me if you want!

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