Keto cutting

leptiric90
leptiric90 Posts: 4 Member
edited July 2017 in Challenges
Starting today-keto chellange >:)
Join me,we can do it.
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  • jaybirdee
    jaybirdee Posts: 9 Member
    I am trying to do keto as well.
  • CorineSilva
    CorineSilva Posts: 18 Member
    Lets do it ! I've done Keto since March of this year and I know it works, however with my kids visiting back to back it's been havoc on Keto !!!
  • leptiric90
    leptiric90 Posts: 4 Member
    Jup keto is the best thing,easy and you can see results very fast.
  • drlaprairie
    drlaprairie Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in!
  • Tielji
    Tielji Posts: 1 Member
    I am in, too!
  • leptiric90
    leptiric90 Posts: 4 Member
    I wanted to go on keto for so long,i been working out everyday but because of eating junk and lots of sugar i have stayed at the same position,and you cant tell i workout so much.So now i want to show what i have done and get at least 5 kg down.
  • romy113
    romy113 Posts: 13 Member
    Hey, All! I'm about a week into Keto. Liking it so far. Looking for a group for accountability and sharing. I'm a mom of three kids. I would like to take off another 65 pounds or so. Currently I'm down ~10 pounds in ~2 weeks (seriously not crash dieting) . Looking forward to challenging with you!
  • roismacconnmhaigh
    roismacconnmhaigh Posts: 5 Member
    I started Keto this week as well.
  • alicarr2017
    alicarr2017 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm new to MFP..again. I just started Keto a few days ago, and I was actually shocked when I stepped on the scale this morning. I had lost over 7lbs in 2 days! I surely don't expect it to keep up at that pace but I'm all in! I'm kind of expecting the dreaded "Keto Flu" to set in. Looking forward to having some people to do this with!
  • jonnelleoh
    jonnelleoh Posts: 3 Member
    I started full on keto yesterday. Looking for some motivation and friends.. I switched to low carb (under 100g a day or so) a week ago and made full transition yesterday. Not sure how I'm feeling yet. I've been naseous all day but I've made some very yummy food. :)
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  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    I re- started my weight loss efforts back in March of this year. After being out of the military 1 year I had a host of health issues and was fat! I looked in the mirror on 6 March and decided I was tired of being 34, 307 pounds, taking a fist full of prescriptions every day and still feeling like crap! So I made a change. After my first almost 30 pounds lost, towards the end of April, I began working out again as my health conditions had vastly improved and I was feeling good for once. I dropped about another 15- 20 pounds and stumbled onto Keto almost a month ago. This coming Monday will mark my one month on keto and I am about 70 pounds down since i began in March. I am definitely down with an accountability group and people to share in the struggles and successes with! I am even going to do an egg fast to revitalize my weight loss as the last almost two weeks i haven't lost more than a couple of pounds. Count me in!!! Let's do this!!!
  • LiveLaughLove1969
    LiveLaughLove1969 Posts: 122 Member
    I've been looking into it and trying to research (along with a friend of mine). Think I need more research but need to do something. I'm on so many meds and in pain which makes it hard to workout (even though dr's are like, workout it'll help and lose weight); uh, yeah no problem. I take 5-7 steroids a day and in the past couple years have went from like 140 or 145 to 167 and sometimes more. Something has to change and sometimes I feel like, if I could just clean my system out somehow....just maybe. Anyways, I want to try it and I'm want to join to get any inspiration or ideas...hope that's ok. And if anyone can help me with ideas, that would be awesome. Oh yeah, I'm a fruit lover and have figured out that I'm eating way too much fruit and not enough veggies ☺️
  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    LiveLaughLove1969 wrote: »
    I've been looking into it and trying to research (along with a friend of mine). Think I need more research but need to do something. I'm on so many meds and in pain which makes it hard to workout (even though dr's are like, workout it'll help and lose weight); uh, yeah no problem. I take 5-7 steroids a day and in the past couple years have went from like 140 or 145 to 167 and sometimes more. Something has to change and sometimes I feel like, if I could just clean my system out somehow....just maybe. Anyways, I want to try it and I'm want to join to get any inspiration or ideas...hope that's ok. And if anyone can help me with ideas, that would be awesome. Oh yeah, I'm a fruit lover and have figured out that I'm eating way too much fruit and not enough veggies ☺️

    Fruits and keto don't mix in most cases unless you are in more of a maintenance phase. It has everything to do with limiting the amount of insulin you allow your pancreas to produce from the glucose you supply it (sugars and carbs). The important thing to note is that your carbs come from your veggies, but you want to make sure your veggies are the cruciferous kind as they contain less natural sugars and more fibers and minerals. Also, fat is your friend!!!! It is necessary to convert yoir body to fat burning. When you deny the body of glucose and the pancreas no longer can create insulin, it pulls glycogen from the fat stores to convert into energy and thus the body burns the fat stores for fuel. Best of luck as you find your way. It truly is up to us to do our own rsearch and homework rather than simply following anymore. Keto isn't always right for everyone and everyone isn't right for Keto. I know it is working wonders for me and my health though as I am no longer on any meds after a few months and i physically feel better and more energetic.
  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    How is everyone's day of keto going? With starting an egg fast today, I figured I would input my starting weight of 241. I am going to attempt this thing for 5- 7 days. I can tell already that i am eating too many eggs because i just ate lunch and am already a little over 200 calories from my daily total. They say not to focus on the calorie count and only worry about the fat and protein macros. Those are on point and I definitely feel full. I think tomorrow i will drop it down some and probably go back to intermittent fasting while doing this thing. Anyone done the egg fast and notice anything similar or have any tips?
  • aditimathur
    aditimathur Posts: 1 Member
    I started keto diet just today and I'm feeling amazing. I am not hungry, did not get the starved feeling at any time during the day, my energy levels felt high and I'm just happy to get though one day so easily. I want to lose 10kg and I am looking at getting all the help and motivation I can get. Glad to find this group. Let's do this!
    (Also, I hope I can carry this for a month at the least)
  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    It really is an enjoyable way to eat sustainably. A word of advice... for the first 2 or 3 weeks, try and avoid some off the keto substitute items until you really get the hang of it and actually get into ketosis. Don't spoil yourself with keto breads and things of that nature. It could stall you. Best of luck and glad you have had a successful first day! Keep it up!
  • cmrogers2
    cmrogers2 Posts: 3 Member
    I am wanting to start the Keto tomorrow.
  • leptiric90
    leptiric90 Posts: 4 Member
    Going strong,today is my 4th day and i get full really quickly.You have to stay on track,first few daays are dificult but after that you wouldnt want to spoil effort.I am wishing you streinght just try i how you would love it.Best feeling ever.You will get body you desirved.
  • roismacconnmhaigh
    roismacconnmhaigh Posts: 5 Member
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    It really is an enjoyable way to eat sustainably. A word of advice... for the first 2 or 3 weeks, try and avoid some off the keto substitute items until you really get the hang of it and actually get into ketosis. Don't spoil yourself with keto breads and things of that nature. It could stall you. Best of luck and glad you have had a successful first day! Keep it up!

    I haven't even tried doing keto breads. I'm sticking with food items like deviled eggs, tuna salad, chicken salad, stirfry (coconut oil and spices no sugary sauce), roast chicken, and very small portions of fruit. Adding large amounts of fats seems to be an issue for me as I never seem to get in the full amount that I am supposed to. However on the macro is says the percentage is right but not when it comes to grams. I'm a big bread lover and yesterday I felt as though I was starving even though I had eaten quite a bit. I figure it is from the carb restriction. No weight loss of any dramatic amount as of yet but I know my body is very stubborn when it comes to low carbs.
  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    So after a full day of egg fasting yesterday, and going over my daily caloriez by more than 800, I still managed to lose about a pound. I did implement my intermittent fasting today and that not only finished my day off with more than 200 calories to spare... I also felt a lot fuller and more satisfied towards the end of the day. Yesterday i ate a total of 12 eggs, 12 servings of fat, and 6 oz of cheese. Today, it was a total of 8 eggs and fat servings, along with 4 oz of cheese.
  • AMS58
    AMS58 Posts: 183 Member
    I have been on keto for a couple of months, not too serious but it has help curb my sugar cravings alot! I eat more carbs than normal but am still managing to lose weight! Do love Keto lots!!!
    Please feel free to add me as a friend :smile:
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    How is everyone's day of keto going? With starting an egg fast today, I figured I would input my starting weight of 241. I am going to attempt this thing for 5- 7 days. I can tell already that i am eating too many eggs because i just ate lunch and am already a little over 200 calories from my daily total. They say not to focus on the calorie count and only worry about the fat and protein macros. Those are on point and I definitely feel full. I think tomorrow i will drop it down some and probably go back to intermittent fasting while doing this thing. Anyone done the egg fast and notice anything similar or have any tips?
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    So after a full day of egg fasting yesterday, and going over my daily caloriez by more than 800, I still managed to lose about a pound. I did implement my intermittent fasting today and that not only finished my day off with more than 200 calories to spare... I also felt a lot fuller and more satisfied towards the end of the day. Yesterday i ate a total of 12 eggs, 12 servings of fat, and 6 oz of cheese. Today, it was a total of 8 eggs and fat servings, along with 4 oz of cheese.

    Keto is a way of eating, not a replacement for counting calories. Calories still matter, and consistently being over your calories will mean you'll gain weight. Egg fasts (and keto) are unnecessary for weight loss - why not just stick to counting calories and eating normal food (sticking to your keto macros if that's what you choose to do)
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    roismacconnmhaigh wrote: »
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    It really is an enjoyable way to eat sustainably. A word of advice... for the first 2 or 3 weeks, try and avoid some off the keto substitute items until you really get the hang of it and actually get into ketosis. Don't spoil yourself with keto breads and things of that nature. It could stall you. Best of luck and glad you have had a successful first day! Keep it up!

    I haven't even tried doing keto breads. I'm sticking with food items like deviled eggs, tuna salad, chicken salad, stirfry (coconut oil and spices no sugary sauce), roast chicken, and very small portions of fruit. Adding large amounts of fats seems to be an issue for me as I never seem to get in the full amount that I am supposed to. However on the macro is says the percentage is right but not when it comes to grams. I'm a big bread lover and yesterday I felt as though I was starving even though I had eaten quite a bit. I figure it is from the carb restriction. No weight loss of any dramatic amount as of yet but I know my body is very stubborn when it comes to low carbs.

    Macro percentages in your diary will always add up to 100%. They are based upon what you've entered for the day, whether that's one meal out of 3 or your whole days food. If you struggle getting enough calories, try preplanning your meals - work on grams and calories.
  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    Today was a good day for the egg fast. I felt full most of the day and came no where near my daily caloric max. I also woke up another pound or so down. If i continue steadily at this pace, by the end of day 9 I be down almost 15 pounds! That, I can definitely handle! Today was 6 eggs, 6 fats, and 3 ounces of cheese. I was surprisingly full all day and this is coming from a guy who loves the act of eating and never recognizes "full" until it is too late. How was everyone else's keto day?
  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    Another day on the egg fast to break my keto weight loss stall and man is it working! This morning I got on the scale and was down another 2 pounds! I made egg salad today for lunch using 4 eggs, 2 servings of mayo, a splash of hot sauce, and 2 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese mixed together. Swiss cheese was not the best choice and pretty much any other cheese would have tasted better, but i was trying to mix things up. I also had a bulletproof coffee with a serving of butter and a serving of MCT oil. That all left me stuffed, again, and i came home from work nowhere near hungry. But, i decided too mix things up and made some egg fast and keto friendly egg drop soup using 2 cups boiling water, 2tbls butter, and two beaten eggs along with a little seasoning. It turned out surprisingly well and went down a lot easier than expected considering i was still full from lunch. Looking forward to waking up in the morning to see if the scale went down some more and by how much!
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    Another day on the egg fast to break my keto weight loss stall and man is it working! This morning I got on the scale and was down another 2 pounds! I made egg salad today for lunch using 4 eggs, 2 servings of mayo, a splash of hot sauce, and 2 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese mixed together. Swiss cheese was not the best choice and pretty much any other cheese would have tasted better, but i was trying to mix things up. I also had a bulletproof coffee with a serving of butter and a serving of MCT oil. That all left me stuffed, again, and i came home from work nowhere near hungry. But, i decided too mix things up and made some egg fast and keto friendly egg drop soup using 2 cups boiling water, 2tbls butter, and two beaten eggs along with a little seasoning. It turned out surprisingly well and went down a lot easier than expected considering i was still full from lunch. Looking forward to waking up in the morning to see if the scale went down some more and by how much!

    You're losing a lot of water weight from not eating any carbs. You're likely also undereating, and whilst super fast weight loss may seem like a great idea, low calories and limited nutrients are just going to lead to health issues.

    What are you planning to do once your "egg fast" is over?
  • CAAndrews1
    CAAndrews1 Posts: 12 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    Another day on the egg fast to break my keto weight loss stall and man is it working! This morning I got on the scale and was down another 2 pounds! I made egg salad today for lunch using 4 eggs, 2 servings of mayo, a splash of hot sauce, and 2 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese mixed together. Swiss cheese was not the best choice and pretty much any other cheese would have tasted better, but i was trying to mix things up. I also had a bulletproof coffee with a serving of butter and a serving of MCT oil. That all left me stuffed, again, and i came home from work nowhere near hungry. But, i decided too mix things up and made some egg fast and keto friendly egg drop soup using 2 cups boiling water, 2tbls butter, and two beaten eggs along with a little seasoning. It turned out surprisingly well and went down a lot easier than expected considering i was still full from lunch. Looking forward to waking up in the morning to see if the scale went down some more and by how much!

    You're losing a lot of water weight from not eating any carbs. You're likely also undereating, and whilst super fast weight loss may seem like a great idea, low calories and limited nutrients are just going to lead to health issues.

    What are you planning to do once your "egg fast" is over?

    Go back to the way I was eating before which was more of a High fat, low carb, moderate protein way of eating. Listen, I appreciate your insight and opinion, as well as you willingness to try and help... I truly do. But this is a Keto challenge stream and so far every comment you have made is why Keto is bad. I can tell you from my experience since 6 March of this year, and 72 pounds lost so far, that what I am losing is NOT water weight. Water weight is what you lose when you first get started and considering I have been doing this for a little over 4 months, I can't quantifiably justify my weight loss as all water weight. Second, I use to believe the current load of crap the medical community spews about how eating high fats and low carbs and this that or the other is bad for your health. here is what I have experienced: Since March when I quit taking all of my blood pressure meds and started eating the way I do, which includes no added sugars and nothing processed, my blood pressure has been maintaining at about 108/74. I was on high dosage BP meds for nearly a decade and the best BP I saw was about 135/90. I was on cholesterol meds until 6 March when I stopped.. my cholesterol is now fantastic! I was on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds thanks to the military and PTSD.... not anymore and experiencing nearly no symptoms. I was taking blood thinners thanks to blood clots and heart issues.. all of that done and all of my panels come back completely normal. I learned to control my insulin spikes and went from being Pre-Type 2 to completely healthy. Oh, and the horse crap they spew about when you don't eat carbs you burn muscle mass instead of fat is a FAT LIE. Thanks to access to a "BOD POD" on the military installation I can confirm that my body fat % has gone from 38% down to 24% with my lean body mass actually increasing since I am doing strength building in the gym. I am still hitting PRs and gains that I haven't seen since before I was in the military. So yes, I can appreciate your opinion and it is not unlike pretty much everyone else's that still believe that their way is the only way because it is how THEY have had success.... The point is, I have tried that way and unfortunately it did not work for me for what my goals are. I do not restrict my calories and eat roughly 300 calories a day more than what MFP recommends. I am not starving myself and I am getting plenty of vital nutrients. What I am doing is allowing my body to reset and heal naturally and not be influenced or dictated by popular follow the leader thinking which got it into such dangerously poor condition in the first place. AND since this is a KETO discussion, I think I will maintain what I am doing since it is obviously working and my health is quantifiably better than it was before Keto. Thanks.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    CAAndrews1 wrote: »
    Another day on the egg fast to break my keto weight loss stall and man is it working! This morning I got on the scale and was down another 2 pounds! I made egg salad today for lunch using 4 eggs, 2 servings of mayo, a splash of hot sauce, and 2 ounces of shredded Swiss cheese mixed together. Swiss cheese was not the best choice and pretty much any other cheese would have tasted better, but i was trying to mix things up. I also had a bulletproof coffee with a serving of butter and a serving of MCT oil. That all left me stuffed, again, and i came home from work nowhere near hungry. But, i decided too mix things up and made some egg fast and keto friendly egg drop soup using 2 cups boiling water, 2tbls butter, and two beaten eggs along with a little seasoning. It turned out surprisingly well and went down a lot easier than expected considering i was still full from lunch. Looking forward to waking up in the morning to see if the scale went down some more and by how much!

    You're losing a lot of water weight from not eating any carbs. You're likely also undereating, and whilst super fast weight loss may seem like a great idea, low calories and limited nutrients are just going to lead to health issues.

    What are you planning to do once your "egg fast" is over?

    Go back to the way I was eating before which was more of a High fat, low carb, moderate protein way of eating. Listen, I appreciate your insight and opinion, as well as you willingness to try and help... I truly do. But this is a Keto challenge stream and so far every comment you have made is why Keto is bad. I can tell you from my experience since 6 March of this year, and 72 pounds lost so far, that what I am losing is NOT water weight. Water weight is what you lose when you first get started and considering I have been doing this for a little over 4 months, I can't quantifiably justify my weight loss as all water weight. Second, I use to believe the current load of crap the medical community spews about how eating high fats and low carbs and this that or the other is bad for your health. here is what I have experienced: Since March when I quit taking all of my blood pressure meds and started eating the way I do, which includes no added sugars and nothing processed, my blood pressure has been maintaining at about 108/74. I was on high dosage BP meds for nearly a decade and the best BP I saw was about 135/90. I was on cholesterol meds until 6 March when I stopped.. my cholesterol is now fantastic! I was on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds thanks to the military and PTSD.... not anymore and experiencing nearly no symptoms. I was taking blood thinners thanks to blood clots and heart issues.. all of that done and all of my panels come back completely normal. I learned to control my insulin spikes and went from being Pre-Type 2 to completely healthy. Oh, and the horse crap they spew about when you don't eat carbs you burn muscle mass instead of fat is a FAT LIE. Thanks to access to a "BOD POD" on the military installation I can confirm that my body fat % has gone from 38% down to 24% with my lean body mass actually increasing since I am doing strength building in the gym. I am still hitting PRs and gains that I haven't seen since before I was in the military. So yes, I can appreciate your opinion and it is not unlike pretty much everyone else's that still believe that their way is the only way because it is how THEY have had success.... The point is, I have tried that way and unfortunately it did not work for me for what my goals are. I do not restrict my calories and eat roughly 300 calories a day more than what MFP recommends. I am not starving myself and I am getting plenty of vital nutrients. What I am doing is allowing my body to reset and heal naturally and not be influenced or dictated by popular follow the leader thinking which got it into such dangerously poor condition in the first place. AND since this is a KETO discussion, I think I will maintain what I am doing since it is obviously working and my health is quantifiably better than it was before Keto. Thanks.

    I haven't said anything about keto being bad. I think your egg fast is ridiculously unnecessary, but that's a separate issue. You don't know what my "way" is now, or has been, or what I believe about food, health or nutrition. You've lost a large amount of weight, regardless of how you achieved that it's not surprising your health has also improved.

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