30 Day Low Carb (Keto) Weight loss Challenge - Start Monday May 8
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Day 3: 98g net carbs. Still learning this whole low carb thing. I was doing very well until after dinner. Hi, my name is Lisa and I am a true carb addict. I actually crave pasta! Wonder if there is a 12 step program?
Guess I will fess up. 311g net carbs!!! However, I was under my calories due to lots of exercise. My body sure is letting me know it today! Feels like a stone sitting in my tummy and I am staying close to the potty.
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@Memerex5 what did you eat after dinner? Maybe some people here can provide tips on replacement foods that are lower carb.0
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Hmmm let's see. Lol. Pretzel flips, fudge pop, and ice cream. I think I didn't get enough protein today so I was extremely hungry by dinner and then only ate 2 cheese hot dogs. Thus the binge eating. Funny they were all chocolate related. Nothing to do with women's issues either....had that removed over 15years ago from cancer.megdnoorman wrote: »@Memerex5 what did you eat after dinner? Maybe some people here can provide tips on replacement foods that are lower carb.
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Hmmm let's see. Lol. Pretzel flips, fudge pop, and ice cream. I think I didn't get enough protein today so I was extremely hungry by dinner and then only ate 2 cheese hot dogs. Thus the binge eating. Funny they were all chocolate related. Nothing to do with women's issues either....had that removed over 15years ago from cancer.megdnoorman wrote: »@Memerex5 what did you eat after dinner? Maybe some people here can provide tips on replacement foods that are lower carb.
Maybe it would be a good idea to buy some really dark chocolate (the darker the better from a carb standpoint )and eat a piece or two of that with some nuts each night after dinner. You should be able to work it in to your cal/carb allotment and maybe planning it ahead of time will prevent the binge?
Other ideas:
-ketogenic cheesecake (tons of recipes online)
-Dark chocolate dipped strawberries - a little higher carb, but you could probably fit 2 or 3 into your plan.
-berries with whipped cream (literally just whipped heavy whipping cream - tastes great and 0 carb, you can add some stevia or xylitol or Splenda to sweeten - you can also add cocoa powder to the whipped cream to make it extr decadent for only a few more carbs)
-chocolate fat bombs (again tons of recipes online, but many are melted chocolate with butter or coconut oil and almond butter that you chill or freeze to
Make little candies)
If you have one, check out ketogenic desserts on Pinterest. There are tons of recipes and ideas.
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I actually started my first round of keto on Tuesday, hope it is still okay to participate.
5/9/17
Total carbs: 23
Fiber: 12
Net: 11
5/10/17
Total carbs: 23
Fiber: 12
Net: 11
I ate nearly the same both days (give or take some cheese). I tapered off carb/sugar a few days before officially starting. I think that has helped with cravings which were really bad on day 1, but non-existent today.2 -
For Net Carbs on MFP try
The last thing you need to create a perfect keto MFP setup is a special script that adds net carbs to the measurement statistics:
Go to this link: https://github.com/Surye/mfp-keto-userscript
Install the script. Note, because of the way Firefox and Chrome now work you’ll have to install greasemonkey (firefox) or tampermonkey (chrome or safari) and then the script. This is described in the link above.
Once the script is installed, and assuming you added the columns added above, you will have three additions to your MFP:
Net Carbs Column
Carb / Fat / Protein percentages for each meal / total
Pie chart showing percentage of calories for Carb / Fat / Protein
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I want to join! But how am I suppose to know how much carbs I can't eat in a day?
Thank you
Shari Rakkar1 -
Sorry I'm late--I'm joining in and logging starting tomorrow! Thanks1
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32 carbs with cal deff for the day.
Good job everybody2 -
ballster_7 wrote: »I want to join! But how am I suppose to know how much carbs I can't eat in a day?
Thank you
Shari Rakkar
Shari, just make sure to eat under 50g of carbs per day this will trigger your body to go into ketosis. However It rages person to person try and eat as few as possible around 20 is ideal.
Best,
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Day 3
Total = 9
Net= 7
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Memerex5- I think it's safe to say all of us here are Carb addicts. The first step you have to take is write down the reasons, your personal reasons why you want to reach a certain goal or lose a certain weight. Second would be to throw away or give away any Carb food in your house like pasta, chocolate, sugar, cereal, bread, etc. And stock it with fresh veggies, lean protein, cheese, unsweetened almond or coconut milk, fresh, berries and apples. And then eat only that. Allowing yourself a little of this or that just causes us to end up binging more and more. If you need a treat allow one Zero cal treat a day like I give myself one treat a day with my iced coffee with sugar free vanilla and that's all.
Research the benefits of eating clean and more primal, your body will only look but feel better.
Make yourself lists of foods allowed and u can only stick to those and give yourself motivation daily that if u take it day by day you will achieve it.
These are my suggestions but then again this has to come from each and everyone of us, deep within us the motivation to eat better look better and be better day by day! That's why I set up the 30 day goal so we have an end goal in mind.
Let's keep it up.
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littlecrunchy190 wrote: »Yesterday was not the best day ever! I crumbled in the middle of the night!
Total carbs: 26
Net: 15
Calories in the 1500
My first bad day in 10 days.
Don't think of it as a bad day. I woke up this morning and after 12 days on keto ( averaging about 1400 cals, 17g,C, 67g P, 99g F) I gained back one of the two I lost. WTF? 2 lbs in 12, and now one gained back. I burst into tears I was so frustrated. I was so upset I ruined the rest of my family's mornings. LOL/UGH. I'm trying to not think of it as "good or bad" but just trying to press on. Don't get discouraged littlecrunchy1 !
Maybe that is just the way of it at this point? We deal with the water weight and then have to push while we wait for the body to burn the actual fat? How are you dealing with the keto flu?1 -
So yesterday wasn't so bad. Trying to figure out why I am not losing at this point beyond the first few days of water weight (day 12 now) and so I avoided sweeteners. Did drink a Hint Kick though for the caffeine, that seemed to help my day a bit!
Total Carbs: 6
Cals: 878
Feeling lazy and just wanting beef and broccoli today without cooking but who knows what the carbs in that would be from the Chinese take out down the street! Just.... blah. I know we are supposed to get energy from keto at some point but I still feel like I am dealing with Keto Flu, though not near as bad as day 6 was!
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megdnoorman wrote: »Ugh... hanging my head in shame. My aunt and uncle took me out to dinner... there were margaritas and fajitas...
I did my best estimation in my diary and I'm quite a bit over
Total: 77
Net: 70
Ugh. My cals weren't too bad, only in the 1500-1600 range, so hopefully my scale doesn't hate me in the morning.
Back on track!
I'm in Texas, btw (but we move around a lot so I'll be on the west coast in a month or two).
Do you think the 70 carbs will knock you out of Ketosis? That is my big fear and why I don't dare cheat, I don't want to deal with the worse of keto flu again, I am almost past it. LOL I hope you recover and have some great days!1 -
littlecrunchy190 wrote: »So yesterday wasn't so bad. Trying to figure out why I am not losing at this point beyond the first few days of water weight (day 12 now) and so I avoided sweeteners. Did drink a Hint Kick though for the caffeine, that seemed to help my day a bit!
Total Carbs: 6
Cals: 878
Feeling lazy and just wanting beef and broccoli today without cooking but who knows what the carbs in that would be from the Chinese take out down the street! Just.... blah. I know we are supposed to get energy from keto at some point but I still feel like I am dealing with Keto Flu, though not near as bad as day 6 was!
The tiredness and laziness might be from eating too little calories, make sure you are adding enough healthy fats like avocado and enough protein and green veggies. The difference it made for me once I added avocado to a meal was great. Also some berries or an orange can help too.
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I just saw this and would love to join. sw: 181lbs. would like to lose 10 lbs. will start logging in tomorrow.3
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Today I have to pee constantly hope this is a positive sign of locking into Keto. Day 4 I think,
Net carbs 15g battling on. Just realised there is so much u can eat on Keto. So far I've also quit sugar completely this really helps. One day I will drink again.2 -
Total Carbs 48
Net 32
I had sauteed up some cabbage with dinner last night, and had a bit of a brain fart with how many carbs are in cabbage and ate a bit extra and the carb number got away from me.
I did weigh in and lost 4lbs this past week... gotta be happy with that0 -
Today I have to pee constantly hope this is a positive sign of locking into Keto. Day 4 I think,
Net carbs 15g battling on. Just realised there is so much u can eat on Keto. So far I've also quit sugar completely this really helps. One day I will drink again.
Whiskey and diet ginger ale helps me get a drink in... lol1 -
littlecrunchy190 wrote: »So yesterday wasn't so bad. Trying to figure out why I am not losing at this point beyond the first few days of water weight (day 12 now) and so I avoided sweeteners. Did drink a Hint Kick though for the caffeine, that seemed to help my day a bit!
Total Carbs: 6
Cals: 878
Feeling lazy and just wanting beef and broccoli today without cooking but who knows what the carbs in that would be from the Chinese take out down the street! Just.... blah. I know we are supposed to get energy from keto at some point but I still feel like I am dealing with Keto Flu, though not near as bad as day 6 was!
The tiredness and laziness might be from eating too little calories, make sure you are adding enough healthy fats like avocado and enough protein and green veggies. The difference it made for me once I added avocado to a meal was great. Also some berries or an orange can help too.
I bought 2 Avocados waiting for them to ripen up an brighten my life. Reset your meal prep so you have tempting favs at the ready. I baked a whole tray of bacon that will get me through any slump.1 -
okay I an in. Yesterday I was 73 carbs1
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May 10
Net carbs = 53
Taking time to really focus on low carb meals today. Better meal planning really helps. My doc always advised..."log your meals, then eat your meal."2 -
May 10th - net carbs 6g1
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okay I an in. Yesterday I was 73 carbsFabulous50 wrote: »May 10
Net carbs = 53
Taking time to really focus on low carb meals today. Better meal planning really helps. My doc always advised..."log your meals, then eat your meal."
Welcome guys, try and kept it under 50G TOTAL CARBS. Your net will be lower but the magic number we are looking for in this group is the total.
Best of luck!
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Scale moved this morning! 9.5 lbs isn't all water weight for the first 12 days do you think?
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littlecrunchy190 wrote: »So yesterday wasn't so bad. Trying to figure out why I am not losing at this point beyond the first few days of water weight (day 12 now) and so I avoided sweeteners. Did drink a Hint Kick though for the caffeine, that seemed to help my day a bit!
Total Carbs: 6
Cals: 878
Feeling lazy and just wanting beef and broccoli today without cooking but who knows what the carbs in that would be from the Chinese take out down the street! Just.... blah. I know we are supposed to get energy from keto at some point but I still feel like I am dealing with Keto Flu, though not near as bad as day 6 was!
Maybe you can ask for them to saute your beef and broccoli with no sauce....the sauce is what packs in most of the carbs1
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