2 weeks on keto and I feel like I'm stuck.

baconslave · July 2017

venus92 wrote: »

mrsnattybulking wrote: »

here we go

Here we go?

I think it's because someone mentioned exogenous ketones. A ketone supplement...you want your own body to make ketones. But ketones don't guarantee weight loss. Those things are probably good for athletes or epilepsy patients to increase ketones, but not for the rank and file person just trying to lose weight. Save your money for something else.

I lost all my weight doing keto.
Keto is an eating plan.

Notice the last 3 rectangles on the flow chart. To the far right.
Even while eating keto, you need to have a calorie deficit.
2 weeks isn't long enough to worry over. I've stalled for 3 months. Why? Because I was lying to myself about how much I was eating and wasn't counting as accurately. Keep a calorie deficit over time. Take measurements to see if you are losing inches when the scale is slow. Water retention is a PITA all the time. Your body retains water during your cycle, during the inflammation/repair process when you exercise, because aliens are orbiting the sun during solar flares. It's going to randomly temporarily slow your scale progress. Patience is required. That sucks, but that is the deal with all weight loss. However, consistency and persistence over time is what will get you there.

Measure everything, including yourself. Calories and carbs. Get enough protein for your height/weight/activity level.
Keep a calorie deficit.
Give it a few more weeks.

If you're still not losing weight, then cut your calories a little more.
Join the Low-Carb group to grouse and talk shop while you wait.

ZoneFive · July 2017

Baconslave, this is marvellous. I'm doing low carb and am very happy with the results, but the chart explanation is great. (Also your post: aliens orbiting the sun during solar flares FTW!)

Like hobbits, I like having things I already sort-of know set out neatly in front of me with no contradictions.

ezekielsherrard205735 · July 2017

Check YouTube for workouts, as well as Pinterest.

Iheartrunning36 · July 2017

Firstly the Keto diet is stupid, it's not realistic and nobody can maintain it. Our bodies only use carbs, fats and protein for energy so why deplete an energy source, especially after a baby. You will gain when you go off it. I hope your not nursing and dieting. You just had a baby and no doctor is going to recommend the keto diet or start dieting profoundly after having a baby. Stop. I had a baby too....9 months ago. I just started my diet and exercise after my body healed, after I was done nursing. You can still eat healthy, moderation and a balanced diet.....go for walks. You have hormones still surging and trying to regulate. ✋ stop, rest, heal. Speak with your doctor about your goals and a reasonable plan. Congrats on baby!!

richb178 · July 2017

venus92 wrote: »

Like right now I ate lunch grilled chicken with lettuce wrap and I am starving.

Yeah, that sounds like high protein low carbs, but you want moderate protein low carbs and high fat. Add that fat and I bet you'll lose that starving feeling. Anyway, works for me - two meals a day, no snacks, and no cravings.

PAV8888 · July 2017

So two months post partum you've lost all the baby weight (without nursing) and you're working on your regular weight and that's not fast?

Since you're doing it for medical reasons (if I understood your reference about surgery and bum above), why not ask for advice from the doctor who is ordering you to lose the weight so fast?

If you're not doing it for medical reasons... consider whether two months to lose the weight that it took you 9 months to put on really is slow progress....

2 weeks on keto and I feel like I'm stuck.

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