Hello all! Complete newbie here as I just started my Keto journey one week ago tomorrow. I'm still learning and adjusting my but so far I'm loving this plan! I'd love a few new Keto Buddies too so feel free to add or message me.

hi everyone! I'm pretty new to this ketogenic diet too! I did it for a month in August and so awesome results-- after falling of the bandwagon (damn you ice cream and boyfriend who buys pizza) I'm getting back on full force!

For those who are just starting, one thing that worked really well for me when I did it before was doing a "kitchen cleanout"....it's rough, but you basically throw away (I donated/gave food to my neighbors) any food that isn't keto friendly...all of your stashes, even pancake mix that I thought I'd never use anyway-- trust me, in the low points, you will find whatever you left behind!

Excited for this group! Just ordered my "keto strips" today! It sounds a lil gross, but it holds you accountable to know that you're actually in ketosis! https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=keto+strips&tbm=shop

I am addicted to sweet coffee and tea and with Keto I am trying to avoid sugar and substitutes all together . It's Day 2 of my Keto journey and I am craving a good coffee(sweet) .... Sitting at office and staring the computer screen is adding to difficulty .... Do you guys use any sugar substitutes (stevia etc) when on Keto.
Any tips and advices

Day 3 ... Going ok so far ..... I experienced bit dizziness here and there ... But I guess that ok for beginners .... I am not feeling as hungry as I used to , while trying to lose weight with normal carb diet .. It's a good +ve sign ....motivated to give it a good try for few weeks ....
Confessions : I am missing eating fresh fruits ... I was regular with 1-2 serving of fresh seasonal fruits daily as snack ...

How are you guys holding up ....

Hello, I am new to the Keto way. Feeling a bit lost but trying to get as much education as possible.

I'm finishing up day 3- feeling good and down about 3 pounds! My biggest hurdle- I'm pescatarian (a vegetarian who cheats by eating fish). It's been tough to get enough protein actually- almost always hit or go over my fat limit since I eat nuts and seeds (love Brazil nuts!). The other thing is my carb count creeps up so quickly! I had 37 carbs yesterday and the biggest culprit was nuts and seeds! Crazy...
Any other vegetarians/fish-only peeps out there?

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I am on day 4 and eat just chicken,eggs and fish... My carb count is lingering on ~25g but the issue I have is I am already kinda fed up with chicken ... Eggs are good but my protein had been high all days ... My appetite is going low and feel bloated and heavy ...thought of adding butter to inc carb is killing me already

I hear you on getting sick of the same foods...some ways I mix things up when I'm going crazy:
-sardines (great source of fat and protein- zero carbs)
-hemp seeds/hemp hearts (add to boring salads to liven them up a bit)
-full fat cheese (as a small snack- has more carbs but good when you're craving other food and just have a little)
-Lilly's sugar free dark chocolate (has no sugar - uses erythritol and stevia- and does have carbs, but not nearly as bad as regular dark chocolate...I usually share with someone so I don't get out of hand and keep my carbs within range)
-add coconut oil to protein shakes-- actually creates these fun little balls of coconut flavor when you add ice to a shake...this is what makes life exciting now, sadly...

I wonder if drinking more water would help with the bloating?

I did Keto this time last year and lost 20 lbs in five weeks! I'm trying it again and am on day 3. I'm not weighing myself because I find the scale is my enemy. If I find I'm down a few pounds, I feel like I can be lax and eat junk food to celebrate. If I'm up a few pounds it feels awful and then I have to eat junk to feel better. lol. Anyway, I haven't weighed myself in many months and don't plan to until I notice big changes in the way my clothes fit.

The bullet proof coffee is helpful but I get sick of it after a week or so. (I make it with 1TBSP butter, ITBSP coconut oil and 1TBSP MCT oil. Sometimes I'll make a shake for lunch with 3/4 cup frozen berries, 2 cups spinach, 1 tsp flax meal, 2 tblsp MCT oil and a few drops of stevia. I find adding MCT oil whenever I can helps me meet the fat macros. For treats or snacks I try to have some fat bombs on hand in the freezer or individual sized portions of Keto Fluff (google the recipe. It's great! I'll usually add a little coconut, a couple of chopped pecans and a few blueberries or raspberries on top. YUMMY!)

Hello! I am new to the keto way as well. I am starting my third day today. I used a ketostick last night which was the ending of my second day and I was already at the "Moderate" level shade. That felt good to know that I went into ketosis fairly quickly. I have lost 3.8lbs so far, which I understand is water weight right now. I am consuming water like it is my job and drinking a glass of chicken bouillon broth whenever I get a very intense headache or feel brain fog, it seems to help. Surprisingly, so far I have not felt an immense craving for carbs or sweets and I previously (just a few days ago) ate the those like they were going out of style. I hope that the cravings continue to be held off because that is where I lose control is when I am focusing and thinking too much about the food I want. I have not started an exercise regiment yet, as I am feeling pretty fatigued right now which I know will pass. I am very excited to continue the keto diet and to adopt this as my new lifestyle. I enjoy fruits very much, any fruit really, but it seems that fruits are frowned upon with this diet. Are there any that are acceptable with this diet?

I am so glad to have found this group and restarted on the Myfitness pal site! I really want to become a healthier, happier, leaner version of myself again!