Keto saved me!
socalepidemik1904
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I have been doing Keto for 31 days and my results are insane. I work out moderately and eat less than 20g of carbs a day(1800 calories daily give or take). I never feel hungry in between meals or at night. On a regular basis I tell my battle buddy that I feel like this diet is cheating... Almost 20 lbs in one month. I started at 288 and the goal is 190. Hope everyone else is seeing results.
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Congratulations! Gotta love it when weight loss is almost easy.
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What does a day in your diet look like? I've just begun discovering this method as well.
Today had 1/2 cup heavy cream with pumpkin pie spice and vanilla and a little stevia whipped! It was so awesome!!2 -
I have bacon/eggs most mornings with black coffee. Usually have a light salad or cheese/Italian cured meats (no sugar of course). Then I try to have an early dinner with 23% fat burgers wrapped in lettuce with cheese. Not my everyday plan but it gives you an idea. Hope that helps.13
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Did you have keto flu at all? I go into ketosis really easy. In fact, just limiting calories throws me into ketosis. So I'm doing a "modified" keto diet. Still eating 100g carbs a day and 1,700 or under cals a day, but able to maintain ketosis through that. (Weird, I know...but my body is strange.) I've been in ketosis for a week now and I'm exhausted. Trying to get through the exhaustion and headaches, as I've experienced it all before when I've done keto. I lost 7 pounds this week! Started at 150, down to 143. Good luck with your keto journey!7
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I did for like one day. It subsides, if you do make sure to stick with it. It'll pass, just a readjustment for your body. 100 grams of carbs is a lot! You seem like you are at a good weight... Are you shooting for something particular?0
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How did you figure out where to set your carb goal? I've seen a lot of calculators on different websites- just wondering what worked for you in terms of getting that number?2
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JudyKenova6437 wrote: »What does a day in your diet look like? I've just begun discovering this method as well.
Today had 1/2 cup heavy cream with pumpkin pie spice and vanilla and a little stevia whipped! It was so awesome!!
I have to try this tomorrow. It sounds sooooooooooo Amazing!!! Was it cold or hot?1 -
JudyKenova6437 wrote: »What does a day in your diet look like? I've just begun discovering this method as well.
Today had 1/2 cup heavy cream with pumpkin pie spice and vanilla and a little stevia whipped! It was so awesome!!
I have to try this tomorrow. It sounds sooooooooooo Amazing!!! Was it cold or hot?
It was cold1 -
Was like eating pumpkin pie!!1
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I'm new to this...I've been doing Keto for one week, i'm down 7pounds!!! I'm in shock and I'm in that "too good to be true" phase now. LOL! I think this is mostly water weight? I eat meat and cheese, nuts (handful at a time) and veggies. I usually have eggs and ham in the morning. Today, I had a HUGE salad from Qdoba, with double chicken, veggies, cheese! It was amazing. I also have a Starbuck addiction, so my go to now is, a Venti, iced coffee, with HWC and substitute the classic for SF cinnamon dolce syrup. SO GOOD! I look forward to following you, and seeing your success!5
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melissandryer wrote: »I'm new to this...I've been doing Keto for one week, i'm down 7pounds!!! I'm in shock and I'm in that "too good to be true" phase now. LOL! I think this is mostly water weight? I eat meat and cheese, nuts (handful at a time) and veggies. I usually have eggs and ham in the morning. Today, I had a HUGE salad from Qdoba, with double chicken, veggies, cheese! It was amazing. I also have a Starbuck addiction, so my go to now is, a Venti, iced coffee, with HWC and substitute the classic for SF cinnamon dolce syrup. SO GOOD! I look forward to following you, and seeing your success!
That Starbucks drink sounds amazing!1 -
Is Atkin keto diet....0
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Keto was too restrictive for me and I felt like crap. Been able to lose weight just normal calorie counting and consistent exercise. I still try to cut sugars overall, but love me some carbs for sports performance.4
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Hi, day 2 for me! I struggle with carbs, and I'm actually gluten intolerant so double whammy but is my weakness. So going back to square one and cut addiction. Just made best lamb baked dinner with baked greens, omg! And said no to huge morning tea at playgroup today. Feeling the flu effects but looking forward to a smaller butt!2
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Ok this is all new to me!! Going to go research Keto diets!! Thanks so much for sharing everyone 0
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Well done on the loss and it's great you've found what works for you. You have lost weight because you have reduced your calories and are eating in a deficit not because of the macronutrient break down or because Keto is magic.10
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trigden1991 wrote: »Well done on the loss and it's great you've found what works for you. You have lost weight because you have reduced your calories and are eating in a deficit not because of the macronutrient break down or because Keto is magic.
Looks like you know what you are talking about
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trigden1991 wrote: »Well done on the loss and it's great you've found what works for you. You have lost weight because you have reduced your calories and are eating in a deficit not because of the macronutrient break down or because Keto is magic.
I think what is nice about keto, whole 30, paleo, vegetarianism, veganism, pescatarianism, etc... is you get a built in community to support you, and for many of these diets, you see results so quickly. It becomes inspiring. While part of it very well may be caloric restriction, there is something to be said for people being able to eat the fun stuff (bacon) but still feel like they're "being compliant." I lost a ton of weight with Whole30, but I do realize that much of that was caloric restriction. Perhaps there were some aesthetic bonuses like less bloating, but ultimately, cutting out hidden sugars did cut out additional calories.
Also, anyone who doesn't do it yet, meal prepping is incredible. It makes all of the things I listed above pretty easy, and you never feel confused about what you need or what you are allowed to eat. You can also spend 3 hours on one day and 3 minutes every other day. Portioning in those containers also makes it super simple to eat 4oz or 6 oz of meat instead of... "eh I made it. Might as well finish ALL OF IT!!!!"
Whole 30 resulted in a 33 lb loss for my beau and a 15 lb loss for me. My beau is in the 200's. I'm 5'10 and was 150, so 15 lbs. loss for me is pretty dang impressive since I am already living in the world of a "healthy BMI" and my caloric intake for weight loss is lower.6 -
foxandflora wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Well done on the loss and it's great you've found what works for you. You have lost weight because you have reduced your calories and are eating in a deficit not because of the macronutrient break down or because Keto is magic.
I think what is nice about keto, whole 30, paleo, vegetarianism, veganism, pescatarianism, etc... is you get a built in community to support you, and for many of these diets, you see results so quickly. It becomes inspiring. While part of it very well may be caloric restriction, there is something to be said for people being able to eat the fun stuff (bacon) but still feel like they're "being compliant." I lost a ton of weight with Whole30, but I do realize that much of that was caloric restriction. Perhaps there were some aesthetic bonuses like less bloating, but ultimately, cutting out hidden sugars did cut out additional calories.
Also, anyone who doesn't do it yet, meal prepping is incredible. It makes all of the things I listed above pretty easy, and you never feel confused about what you need or what you are allowed to eat. You can also spend 3 hours on one day and 3 minutes every other day. Portioning in those containers also makes it super simple to eat 4oz or 6 oz of meat instead of... "eh I made it. Might as well finish ALL OF IT!!!!"
Whole 30 resulted in a 33 lb loss for my beau and a 15 lb loss for me. My beau is in the 200's. I'm 5'10 and was 150, so 15 lbs. loss for me is pretty dang impressive since I am already living in the world of a "healthy BMI" and my caloric intake for weight loss is lower.
That's great that you get support from the "community" of whatever diet/fad/cult/lifestyle you follow but at the end of the day you could literally eat any food, stick to your calorie goal and lose the weight. Most of these "diets" involve cutting out 1 or more whole food groups which some would argue is not optimal for health.
Personally a mix of lean meats, complex carbs, vegetables, healthy fats combined with fast food, desserts and "bad food" help me stay committed to my goal.7 -
I eat at this "keto fad" 35lbs down and that is not just down to calorie restriction, it is down to me feeling satiated, never starving, looking forward to my meals, enjoying my food, no bloating, and because the food fills me up, I naturally eat less. My body tells me when to stop eating. Therefore I do not need to count the calories.
Traditional CICO left me with cravings, I was starving, obsessed with food and calories and felt miserable. Keto for me is something I feel is easy to stick with and enjoyable.
If your "diet" is hard to stick with, you are setting yourself up to fail. Loosing weight is all about finding a plan that suits you and your lifestyle.
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I eat lots of carbs/protein/fat... it is not cutting carbs or fat etc.. it is CICO. The reason these diets work for people is CICO but the reason they can stick with them is because they feel satisfied and not deprived. I eat lots of lean chicken, cabbage, lettuce... anything to make me feel full. I just don't want to feel hungry and that is how I stick with it. If low carb is what you feel like you can stick to then at least you are losing the weight but you should understand why it works. Also, eventually you will go back to carbs. Just keep in mind that you can keep the weight off and not be in ketosis. Congrats on losing so much weight so far and I hope you keep it up!7
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Congrats on finding a plan that allows you to eat at a deficit. Glad you are getting results in the early stages. Keep it up.3
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I eat at this "keto fad" 35lbs down and that is not just down to calorie restriction, it is down to me feeling satiated, never starving, looking forward to my meals, enjoying my food, no bloating, and because the food fills me up, I naturally eat less. My body tells me when to stop eating. Therefore I do not need to count the calories.
Traditional CICO left me with cravings, I was starving, obsessed with food and calories and felt miserable. Keto for me is something I feel is easy to stick with and enjoyable.
If your "diet" is hard to stick with, you are setting yourself up to fail. Loosing weight is all about finding a plan that suits you and your lifestyle.
Although I agree that a keto diet seems to be working for you, I want to clarify the bolded portion of your post.
CICO is not a diet plan.
CICO is the scientific principle on which ALL diet plans are based. Even keto. If you lose weight on a keto diet, it is only because you've reduced the CI (Calories In) portion of the equation. And any diet plan will only allow a person to lose weight if the CI they are consuming is less than the CO (Calories Out.) 12 -
@socalepidemik1904, congratulations on finding a way of eating that works for you. Job well done.
However, I agree with those who say in the end that the reason this plan works for you is because you have created a calorie deficit. There really is no real magic in this way of eating or any other way of eating. The only magic of any dietary plan is the magic we give it.
To all who have spoken about such quick weight loss: remember, along with quick weight loss comes the loss of muscle mass as well. You lose some muscle mass when losing weight, but it pays to eat more to slow down your weight loss so that you can keep as much as you can.3 -
Keto people, look up Butter Bob on youtube, he has really helped me. I have lost 40lbs since May. No hunger, no extra exercise. He will explain to you why Keto works, and help you like none other. His earlier videos are best. Especially "Butter makes your pants fall off!"4
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snickerscharlie wrote: »I eat at this "keto fad" 35lbs down and that is not just down to calorie restriction, it is down to me feeling satiated, never starving, looking forward to my meals, enjoying my food, no bloating, and because the food fills me up, I naturally eat less. My body tells me when to stop eating. Therefore I do not need to count the calories.
Traditional CICO left me with cravings, I was starving, obsessed with food and calories and felt miserable. Keto for me is something I feel is easy to stick with and enjoyable.
If your "diet" is hard to stick with, you are setting yourself up to fail. Loosing weight is all about finding a plan that suits you and your lifestyle.
Although I agree that a keto diet seems to be working for you, I want to clarify the bolded portion of your post.
CICO is not a diet plan.
CICO is the scientific principle on which ALL diet plans are based. Even keto. If you lose weight on a keto diet, it is only because you've reduced the CI (Calories In) portion of the equation. And any diet plan will only allow a person to lose weight if the CI they are consuming is less than the CO (Calories Out.)
Not 100% accurate, you have to factor insulin into the equation. If your body stores the calories or burns them is dependent on insulin.8 -
Also youtube Dr. Jason Fung and Dr Eric Berg, they will explain about insulin resistance and why you are not losing weight and what to do about it.7
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It may not be magic, but it is very satisfying to be able to eat satiating foods and still lose weight. I have a newborn and have not been able to carve out time to exercise, add that to making really poor choices my third trimester when it came to my diet. This way of eating has allowed me to lose 8lbs in one week and not be hangry at all.5
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snickerscharlie wrote: »I eat at this "keto fad" 35lbs down and that is not just down to calorie restriction, it is down to me feeling satiated, never starving, looking forward to my meals, enjoying my food, no bloating, and because the food fills me up, I naturally eat less. My body tells me when to stop eating. Therefore I do not need to count the calories.
Traditional CICO left me with cravings, I was starving, obsessed with food and calories and felt miserable. Keto for me is something I feel is easy to stick with and enjoyable.
If your "diet" is hard to stick with, you are setting yourself up to fail. Loosing weight is all about finding a plan that suits you and your lifestyle.
Although I agree that a keto diet seems to be working for you, I want to clarify the bolded portion of your post.
CICO is not a diet plan.
CICO is the scientific principle on which ALL diet plans are based. Even keto. If you lose weight on a keto diet, it is only because you've reduced the CI (Calories In) portion of the equation. And any diet plan will only allow a person to lose weight if the CI they are consuming is less than the CO (Calories Out.)
Not 100% accurate, you have to factor insulin into the equation. If your body stores the calories or burns them is dependent on insulin.
Insulin doesn't prevent fat loss. It inhibits lipolysis but doesn't stop it. And Dr. Fueng makes claims without actual research to prove his theories. If insulin played a huge role, then vegans would all be obese.
OP, good job on the weight loss. Also, you probably won't see such huge losses going forward. When you first go keto, your body will deplete glycogen/water. And when going on a diet and reducing calories, you will reduce things like GI waste. It's why it's very easy to lose 5 or more lbs when you first start dieting.3 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »I eat at this "keto fad" 35lbs down and that is not just down to calorie restriction, it is down to me feeling satiated, never starving, looking forward to my meals, enjoying my food, no bloating, and because the food fills me up, I naturally eat less. My body tells me when to stop eating. Therefore I do not need to count the calories.
Traditional CICO left me with cravings, I was starving, obsessed with food and calories and felt miserable. Keto for me is something I feel is easy to stick with and enjoyable.
If your "diet" is hard to stick with, you are setting yourself up to fail. Loosing weight is all about finding a plan that suits you and your lifestyle.
Although I agree that a keto diet seems to be working for you, I want to clarify the bolded portion of your post.
CICO is not a diet plan.
CICO is the scientific principle on which ALL diet plans are based. Even keto. If you lose weight on a keto diet, it is only because you've reduced the CI (Calories In) portion of the equation. And any diet plan will only allow a person to lose weight if the CI they are consuming is less than the CO (Calories Out.)
Not 100% accurate, you have to factor insulin into the equation. If your body stores the calories or burns them is dependent on insulin.
There are a lot of factors that can somewhat adversely affect the CO portion of the CICO equation.
For example, I'm a 60+ year old post-menopausal female with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The combination of these factors affects the CO side of the equation for me - but does not negate the principle of CICO. Nor would any physical condition (short of death) render CICO invalid.
The trick is in finding out what your particular Calories In/Calories Out balance is in order to achieve your weight management goals. 5
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