Anyone doing keto?

I highly recommend going keto! Got myself a keto cookbook a week and a half ago after hearing/reading about it for months, and started the diet the same day. Dropped 7 lbs so far, even tho I'm eating the same amount of calories a day as i used to

jasminethuc wrote: »

I want to do keto but I have no idea where to begin

Look into books and websites, and the Low Carber Daily MFP group. Most start with lower carb, then low carb. The ones who do keto seem to get there because we feel better and better the more we cut carbs.

You've gotten great advice already. Definitely join the low carb group. Dietdoctor.com is a good site. Keto-calculator is a good place to get your macros or google okl chart and follow the directions on the left. Personally I'd say your fat grams are a bit too high. Part of the "high fat" part of the diet is the fat on your body. Other than olive oil, butter, avocado and fattier and dark cuts of meat I don't add any extra fat like bpc and fat bombs. Aim for at least 30 grams of protein per meal and add a veggie and you're set. Keep it simple and you'll do great!

Strawblackcat wrote: »

I don't know how you Keto people can do it. I'm the kind of person that can sit down and literally eat 1/2 a watermelon in one sitting. Plus a banana. And a bowl of grapes.

If you don't start, it is easy to stop.

Gallowmere1984 wrote: »

Strawblackcat wrote: »

I don't know how you Keto people can do it. I'm the kind of person that can sit down and literally eat 1/2 a watermelon in one sitting. Plus a banana. And a bowl of grapes.

I could do that too. I just have no desire to do so.

Hell, let's try flipping it around for a second.
I don't know how the HCLF people can do it. I'm the kind of person who wants butter and oil over all of the meat, and I can eat a pound of ground beef and a quarter pound of butter in a single sitting.

This is exactly why I only care about calories and protein. You can eat all the carbs and steak that you want!

OP et al,

Here is the link to the low carb group in case you were wondering: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

Hi!
As it's already been stated here - make sure you keep up electrolytes! Carby things like potatoes apparently have a lot of potassium and magnesium, and they were a staple in my diet before. I definitely experienced the "keto flu" my second go around.
One night after work, after doing keto for almost two weeks and drinking much more water than I normally had been before starting keto, my neck, back, shoulders and calves felt like I had just gotten beaten up. I took Aleve, Tylenol, and even used Icy Hot and it did absolutely nothing. I felt SO bad, was exhausted, delirious, and I was just acting funny, according to those around me. I had already been advised by someone more experienced than me to eat a lot of raw, leafy greens and drink some broth regularly before I started, but it wasn't explained to me WHY it was important, and I never had issues before... I had been logging everything I ate, so I checked, and my daily potassium and sodium were insanely low! Like 100mg a day or much less for over a week - I don't think they could've been lower even if I tried. I'd been eating things like a lot of salad (romaine lettuce) and plain chicken the whole time. I figured that was the problem, took potassium supplements** and drank some broth made out of bouillon cubes and went to sleep. I felt MUCH better the next morning. Now if I skip my 2x daily potassium supplement or if I don't get enough sodium, I feel it the next day or so. So really be sure to be eating a lot of nutrient rich vegetables like spinach, supplement things you have trouble getting enough of (like fats), and do your best to figure out what works for you.
For example - I found out that sugar alcohols don't really affect me or my blood sugar much if at all, but my boyfriend is very sensitive to them and if he has too many within a time frame, he risks going out of keto.
Find out what kind of keto dieter you are - do you need to "substitute" foods, or can you do without? Would a cheeseburger be just as satisfying without a bun - meat and dressings only, or would you like it more with a low carb tortilla or something similar? That kind of thing. I'm a substituter - I need my low carb tortillas occasionally.
Take vitamins. Drink lots of water. Don't be afraid to add things like coconut oil or extra butter or heavy cream to get closer to your fat goal, since they're heavy in calories but will keep you satisfied longer. Figure out what sort of macros you need based on your goals, and calculate your basal metabolic rate. KetoCalculator is great for macros.

Good luck!

** Potassium gluconate pills that are sold in stores are not the same as extended release potassium chloride pills you get from a doctor. Taking TOO MUCH over the counter potassium gluconate at once (which are restricted to being 100mg by the FDA, despite the recommended daily amount being about 3,500-4,700mg) can be dangerous to your health as it is absorbed more rapidly into the GI tract than a prescription extended release pill, which can cause cardiac issues, trouble breathing, confusion, etc. If you have hypertension or kidney issues, it's always best to check with your doctor before taking something like potassium gluconate supplements.

I love keto too! When I started eating this way 2 yrs ago I didn't even have a name for it. I stopped eating sugar to help early arthritis symptoms in my hands and it worked! Then I noticed my clothes were getting too big----bonus!! I didn't get on the scale for months (too discouraging) but was shocked when I did---- lost 30 lbs in about 5 months--and feel 15 yrs younger. So much energy. Keep going!

Just wanna say a huge "thank you " to all who've posted here, reading the comments has been so helpful. I'm new to this ketogenic diet as well. Started 6 days ago along with my sister. High protein and low carb always worked well for me in the past until a year ago when health issues hit me in my early 50's, along with degenerative arthritis, massive high dose steroids and antibiotics over the course of about 6-7 months. Needless to say, I acquired a rather large( no HUGE) love for carbs and sugar. 30 pounds now heavier and nothing that used to work for me in the past is working now. Coming off the carbs n sweets has been slightly hellish but I'm so determined to feel better and now realize the sugar carb roller coaster is madness and total insanity. I must admit however, this is more difficult than I initially thought, but I'm determined. So thankful you all are here....