Keto or not to Keto...
fhzwart
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I started a Keto diet a couple weeks ago and am having some success. I would love to hear from others that are currently in a low carb lifestyle. What has been the hardest parts of your diet and what has been the most enjoyable parts of the experience?
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I've tried it and it is not something I want to do for the rest of my life. I eat all food but less of it, I'm happy now.
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I've done low carb, but not keto. Low carb wasn't sustainable for me. I prefer a balanced diet with all the macros and plenty of fiber.10
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I tried keto for about a month or so and didn't enjoy it. I don't like limiting myself to not eating certain foods. I would rather enjoy everything I want, just in a smaller portion.
I feel like many have success with keto but I'm not sure it's a very sustainable lifestyle and I see many people who end up gaining the weight back.4 -
I did Keto about 15 years ago and lost a bunch of weight. Problem was, it did not teach me anything and was not sustainable for me, so I gained all the weight back, and with a vengeance. I have since learned about the fundamentals of diet/nutrition and understand about calorie balance now, so weight is back down, body composition is much better, and feel overall health is improved and can easily be maintained for life.2
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The hardest part for me was to get used to doing the complete opposite of other diets I've tried. I've lost more weight doing Keto than I have on any other diet. I do miss bread and pasta but I've found some really great alternatives and the community is very supportive
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Best part: i rarely go over my calories, even if i'm trying
Worse part: low carb..4 -
best part, I can go out to eat and socialize without being a pain in the #*$&#*Y at a restaurant3
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Today is my first day of Keto. I've done two Whole 30s and ate Paleo for a while, but for the last 6 months or so I have been out of control. I need something strict to get me back on the weight loss wagon. This morning I weighed the heaviest I have ever been, so it is time to try SOMETHING! I am a member of a few Keto/Low Carb groups on FB, and I have a lot of information. I just have to stay the path this time.2
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I have been mostly Keto since the beginning of February.
The hardest part of the diet for me is going to ice cream places with my family, because there are no real options there (but there are low-carb ice cream recipes). I've cheated here and there, but I've been able to get right back on it.
The best part is that I actually enjoy eating this way. The longer you're on it, the more you develop a taste for fat. I find myself to be mostly free of cravings for starches like potatoes, rice, pasta, etc. I don't avoid veggies, in fact veggie consumption has increased for me on this diet. I don't feel like I am depriving myself, like the way I did when I moderated everything.
As with all things, different people will have different experiences. I wish you well.
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If you haven't already, look into the Low Carb Daily Group. There are a lot of smart, experienced and supportive people in there. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group4 -
Eating a high fat/low carb ketogenic diet has been the absolute best choice for me. The hardest part was finding all my new 'go to' foods so I do not have to think about it too much day to day.
After a year, it is pretty well dialed in and I love the lack of 'hangry' feelings. Weight came off like clockwork, and I feel so much better - no after meal crashing and a very even energy all day long. I got rid of my constant headaches. It suits me very well!
Best of luck to you - a ketogenic diet can resolve some stubborn weight/health issues and is a very good diet or 'way of eating' to try to see how it suits you!5 -
I switch in between a calorie deficit and a keto diet with a deficit
at the moment I have being on keto for 2 and a half weeks
from my experience from previous keto diets..
1 don't count the first 2 weeks because most of it will be water
into the 3rd and 4th week I usually lose more weight than I would on a normal diet with the same deficit
watch out for the constipation as well ..
30 grams was tough but it seems I do better with 50 grams of carbs .. allows me to get in a pre work out and some almonds which are high in fibre
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vickikwhisler wrote: »Today is my first day of Keto. I've done two Whole 30s and ate Paleo for a while, but for the last 6 months or so I have been out of control. I need something strict to get me back on the weight loss wagon. This morning I weighed the heaviest I have ever been, so it is time to try SOMETHING! I am a member of a few Keto/Low Carb groups on FB, and I have a lot of information. I just have to stay the path this time.
It sounds like a strict diet that restricts food might be a bad choice for you. You have tried restrictive diets in the past and haven't been able to stick to them - why do you think it will work this time? You can lose weight without cutting huge groups of foods from your diet.2 -
I've been on Keto for about 8 months, it's hard and my version leaves out food that I consider healthy. If I only wanted to lose weight - I would not stay on Keto. However I have many other benefits, health, improved brain function, faster thought processes, no IBD, no acid reflux. Blood levels totally normal and I get to eat lots of cheese.
I have lost a lot of weight, but I think I could have done that several other ways.2 -
I feel happy when I read that people have found a woe where they can be content and consistant. congrats all! 2
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vickikwhisler wrote: »Today is my first day of Keto. I've done two Whole 30s and ate Paleo for a while, but for the last 6 months or so I have been out of control. I need something strict to get me back on the weight loss wagon. This morning I weighed the heaviest I have ever been, so it is time to try SOMETHING! I am a member of a few Keto/Low Carb groups on FB, and I have a lot of information. I just have to stay the path this time.
I completely understand how it feels when you just get started. It took me several days to get past the cravings for carbs and sugary snacks. One thing that helped me and fueled me from day one is a supplement that I take that puts me in ketosis in about an hour. Normally it takes several days for our body to reach that state. It fuels your body and also is great for people who workout or are busy as it provides me with plenty of energy. Best of luck to you! I would love to know the name of some of the support groups you are a member of. Go Keto!0 -
I have been mostly Keto since the beginning of February.
The hardest part of the diet for me is going to ice cream places with my family, because there are no real options there (but there are low-carb ice cream recipes). I've cheated here and there, but I've been able to get right back on it.
The best part is that I actually enjoy eating this way. The longer you're on it, the more you develop a taste for fat. I find myself to be mostly free of cravings for starches like potatoes, rice, pasta, etc. I don't avoid veggies, in fact veggie consumption has increased for me on this diet. I don't feel like I am depriving myself, like the way I did when I moderated everything.
As with all things, different people will have different experiences. I wish you well.
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If you haven't already, look into the Low Carb Daily Group. There are a lot of smart, experienced and supportive people in there. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-groupBest part: i rarely go over my calories, even if i'm trying
Worse part: low carb..
I completely agree with you that the longer you are on it the easier it becomes. I have found that carbs can creep up in even simple things such as the supplements I take. I actually found a natural Ketone product that can put your body in ketosis within about an hour. The best part that I personally like is that I had an amazing amount of energy from day one of starting the diet. Good luck to you and go Keto!0 -
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As long as you're past the age where restaurant means burger and fries or a pizza it's easy to eat out. I haven't found a restaurant yet that doesn't offer meat and vegetable entrees.1
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vivmom2014 wrote: »
It's a lot easier to eat out when you are low-carb/Keto.
Mexican - Fajitas, skip the tortillas, or a taco bowl, don't eat the bowl
Italian - veal or chicken piccata, ask for veggies instead of pasta, or
steak house - no explaination necessary
pizza - eat the toppings, skip the dough, have a salad
Chinese is harder, but most places have steamed dishes, so you can stay away from the sauces
burger place- just don't eat the bun.
breakfast places - can even go for eggs bennadict, don't eat the muffin
all of this is much easier than stressing over how much fat/calories is in your salad dressing or if your fish is grilled or broiled with a butter and wine sauce, or how many bites of rice or pasta you're allowed to eat. Forget about counting out french fries to make you calorie count for the day.2 -
I think low carb would be reasonably easy to do in most restaurants, yes, but those of us who don't do low carb can navigate the restaurant experience without much trouble or stress either. I have never once counted fries. I don't even order fries that often, as they aren't that common in most restaurants I go to.1
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I've been on Keto for about 8 months, it's hard and my version leaves out food that I consider healthy. If I only wanted to lose weight - I would not stay on Keto. However I have many other benefits, health, improved brain function, faster thought processes, no IBD, no acid reflux. Blood levels totally normal and I get to eat lots of cheese.
I have lost a lot of weight, but I think I could have done that several other ways.
Do you mean IBS because keto doesn't cure IBD0 -
Most of my expereinces are with people who worry about fat consumption.
MUCH easier to limit carbs in restaurants than fat.0 -
I'm on Day 18. I had a disastrous time last time and all my bloodwork numbers went bonkers. Some research and consultations have indicated that this may be due to my lack of gall bladder. So this time, I have supplements for people without gall bladders and more knowledge to apply, so that I can actually digest the high fat meals. (Turns out there's lots of research on people who do keto for epilepsy and also have had their gall bladder removed.) Also this time, I'm able to keep the protein lower, which was probably keeping me always on the bubble of being in ketosis, which is probably why I was always miserable.
Worst parts: thirst, the smell of fresh bread
Best parts: lower anxiety, able to skip a meal without blood sugar crankiness1 -
I definitely drop weight when I am eating low carb. The main reason I avoid it though is my breath gets unpleasant. Would rather lose weight slower than have poo breath.0
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I love Keto/low-carb.
So far, it's been the only thing that has worked for me.
I track on MFP, I eat high protein, high fat.
Eggs, steak, burger, fish, chicken are my protein choices.
Asiago or parmesean or blue cheeses.
Roasted borcolli or aspargus, lots of "salad with stuff on it"
Also new for me: I eat an avocado a day - half with breakfast, half with lunch.
So, I will eat avocado slices with eggs in the morning, and put it on my salad in the afternoon.
Before, with the higher carbs, I was SOOO hungry, and it was like an all-consuming hunger.
And now, not so much...honestly, I think it's not the absence of carbs that does it, but the addition of more fat.
I just realized this morning that I haven't eaten bread in a month.
I thought I would miss it terribly.
But, like I said, I think upping the fat reduced the carb cravings for me.
And the fro-yo place up the road from us has low-carb fro-yo, so we still all go out there.
I'm not a resaturant person, but it hasn't been hard to eat out. I just order meat and veggies.1 -
I'm in my 14th week of keto. It's been wonderful for controlling migraines--that was an issue for me--and I find it easier to restrict calories because, let's face it, eggs, bacon, steak, cheese...these are filling foods! I miss fruit, though, and having to restrict vegetables seems kinda weird.
The hard part for me was that it was too easy to restrict calories. The first eight weeks, I had to struggle some days, to hit 1000 calories, and I developed an issue where I was both chilling and sweating profusely, all the time...this went away when I increased the calories to 1500--and I was able to increase my exercise volume at that point, to offset some of the increase, and still not sweat...but it can be a lot of work, getting that many calories and keeping your carbs down. I'm eventually going to add in as many green vegetables as I can, and still maintain ketosis, which will take some experimenting.
Best parts: It's fairly easy to stick to; building muscle and losing fat at the same time; breakfast can be a package of bacon, and you're still sticking to your diet ;-)
Worst part: sweating and sweating and chilling and sweating and sweating some more. If this happens to you, up your calories.0 -
vivmom2014 wrote: »
It's a lot easier to eat out when you are low-carb/Keto.
Mexican - Fajitas, skip the tortillas, or a taco bowl, don't eat the bowl
Italian - veal or chicken piccata, ask for veggies instead of pasta, or
steak house - no explaination necessary
pizza - eat the toppings, skip the dough, have a salad
Chinese is harder, but most places have steamed dishes, so you can stay away from the sauces
burger place- just don't eat the bun.
breakfast places - can even go for eggs bennadict, don't eat the muffin
all of this is much easier than stressing over how much fat/calories is in your salad dressing or if your fish is grilled or broiled with a butter and wine sauce, or how many bites of rice or pasta you're allowed to eat. Forget about counting out french fries to make you calorie count for the day.
I mean, I don't know how it's easier to special order or waste food in a restaurant, vs. ordering & eating what they put on the plate (which is what I do). Going out to eat is an occasional thing for me, and I don't count French fries or bites or anything of the sort.
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