Starting Keto Diet

2012 I was 178lbs. I have been yo-yoing since then and couldn't break 165 with just calorie counting.

I looked into Keto/LC and learned a lot about how the body processes the food we eat. Carbs/Sugars are burned first for energy, so our body stores the fat. When it runs out of the carb/sugars, we get "sugar crashes" because it is looking for more. When denied, it then turns to the stored fat.

LC in-turn reduces the sugars and increases the fats, so the body learns to burn the fat we eat and the fat we've stored. Because our digestive systems can't break down protein easily, excessive protein turns to sugar, which is why Protein is MODERATE with these types of diets/lifestyles. And our carbs/sugars come from more natural sources, ie: vegetables.

In March I tried Keto. I stuck strong to the 20g/daily carb intake from March to April. I lost 15lbs and hit a plateau at 150lbs.

From May to Mid-July I went off Keto and ate a lot of Fast Food. (My daughter plays Softball and we spent a lot of time eating out going from one game to the next). I gained 8 lbs back.

I just started back Mid-July but am limiting to 30g/daily and finally hit my goal of 145lbs.

I will tell you that it is TOUGH. The week will be a challenge with learning how many carbs are in what we think are healthy and retraining ourselves to eat "fat". The 2nd week won't be as hard, but come the end of the 2nd and into the 3rd, most people get the "flu" and give up, going back to comfort carbs.

Lots of water, broths and taking potassium/magnesium, will help with those feelings.

I recommend that if you want to give Keto/LC a chance, try slowly limiting your carbs so you don't get the flu as bad. Nutritionally, 100-150g/daily is considered low carb. (Average person eats over 300g/daily easily). So if you try to aim for 100g to start and reduce it weekly by 10 until you get to 20g.

You can also look into Atkins...Atkins follows Keto for the first few weeks then slowly adds back your carbs by 5g a week.

It's really just reducing your sugars and processed foods and focus on the healthier/whole foods that are out there.
Definitely do your research before you just jump in. Talk to others who live this type of lifestyle. And talk to your doctor if you have any significant health issues.
I hope this helps. Feel free to friend me or message.