The Keto Life Intro
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jonah92013 wrote: »Hi, my name is Jonah and I've been doing keto for approximately 3-4 weeks. I gained a lot of weight over the last two years, while I was participating in a pretty grueling graduate program, and I've come out the other side. Now that I don't have that on my plate any more, I've committed to losing the weight that I gained, and getting back to the healthy lifestyle I had before I went back to school.
Starting weight: 178
Current weight: 163
Goal weight: 145
keto has been incredible for me. I don't get food cravings the way I did when I ate a high carb diet, and I rarely eat so much that I feel like I'm bursting. Between that and regular exercise, I feel like i'm moving in the right direction again.
You will get to your goal in no time! I'm so jealous. I'm around 5-6 weeks in and just started being able to routinely work out. Just haven't had the motivation or energy.0 -
What's a good way to configure your daily carb/protein/fat goals? I'm trying to start this off the right way.0
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Well, I'm new here, but I'll introduce myself. My name is Adam, aka webdevsoup (I do web development, and my last name is Campbell, so Soup was my nickname in the military). I started Keto 1 week ago today, and so far, I'm loving it. I use the Ruled.Me 30 Day Meal Plan and recipe book. Week 1 was a little tough, because EVERYTHING had curry in it. I'm doing it with my wife, and we're both losing. I don't really have any troubles right now. I hit a wall on days 2 and 3, because I just wanted to stuff my face and drink beer. I'm a home brewer, so it's really hard not drinking beer right now.
But, I've done a similar thing in the past, MediFast, which worked really well. I lost about 50 lbs in 15 weeks. This plan seems to have me doing similar.
Starting weight: 236.9
Current (Day 7) Weight: 228.8
Goal Weight: 175
I also used to run long distance, until I injured my foot. I recently got my foot "fixed", but haven't been able to run due to my weight. So, this is a kick start. Thanks for the good links so far.
Oh yeah, if you want to friend me, feel free. My log in streak might be a bit of a motivator for some of you.2 -
I'm new to this whole Keto way of eating. I've been at it about three weeks now and I'm amazed at the difference in this versus every other diet I have ever tried. My name is Valerie and work a job where I sit nearly all day.
First, I have so much more energy and I'm never hungry. Second, I feel like my brain fog has cleared, and I'll be honest, I didn't even know how bad it was or that it COULD be cleared! Third, I'm calmer and happier. This brings to mind the question: what the heck were all the carbs doing to my body and mind that three weeks "off the sauce" have given me super powers! Ha, ha, maybe not super powers, but I certainly feel better.
I'll be honest, I know a lot of folks struggle with the sugar monster and knowing how addictive sugar is, I completely understand. My tastes have always waxed toward the savory or the sour, so sweets were never really something I indulged in much, so giving them up was easy for me. Now, give me a bag of potato chips, and I can turn those carbs into sugar in no time flat!
That said, giving up the chips and carb-laden snacks seemed to come easy, as well, as soon as I started the keto diet in earnest. I don't even crave those! I've been in ketosis for about two weeks now and I feel great! (I have those little test strips, so I'm confident I'm where I need to be right now.) I also started intermittent fasting (16/8) almost naturally just because I wasn't hungry in the morning anymore.
This is the most astounding part: the first week I lost 5 pounds. Yes, I realize that was probably a lot of water weight and I'm okay with that. However, I have never lost so much weight with only one week of working a program. I did Weight Watchers off and on for years and at best I would lose a joyful 3 pounds when I was just beginning.
I think I've been able to mitigate the keto flu, as well, since I haven't had any of the dreaded symptoms. Early on I read that if you slightly increase your salt intake and drink at least half your bodyweight in ounces of water, you would probably be okay since the "flu" is brought on by salt and fluid loss in the the beginning stages of the diet. Plus, who drinks enough water? I bought a 30 ounce container of Core Hydration Perfect PH Water and I keep refilling it. I only need to drink about 3 bottles every day to get me where I need to be, plus I've replaced my midday iced tea with water, and drink water in the evening instead of drinking juice and eating potato chips!
I've made other changes - like working out some of this excess energy by walking after lunch when I have a few minutes and going to the gym. I actually look forward to the gym where historically I have always LOATHED, DETESTED, HATED it!! (Did I mention how much I DISLIKED the gym?) I do what can every day or at least four days a week. Cardio, a little bit of weights and a little more cardio on days I don't lift weights. I'm not pushing myself, killing myself or overdoing it. And I feel great!
I'm sorry this is a little long, but I'm really excited about the new path and I'm thrilled to connect with others on the journey. I've read a lot of your accounts and I'm really happy to hear how you do and follow your lead. I still have much to learn and I'm ready!6 -
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Morning my names Kelly and im on pre day one (buying everything so i'm ready for the morning, but fasting today)
Start weight 138kg - 304lbs
Day 1 Current Weight 119kg - 262lbs
Goal Weight - 65kgs - 140-145lbs
Macro Goals:
68% F, 26% P, 5% C,
120g F, 106g P, 20g Net C
I'm super new to this, i'm still doing the research but i'm feeling ready yet very nervous. I'm not a big eater and I know that's one of my issues. But my partner suggested I find others in a group for support so here i am. I've struggled with the weight i gained after having cancer 70kgs to 14kgs in a year, the only thing that has worked was fasting this is how i found Keto as i wanted a healthier way to go about what i've been doing.
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Hi everyone! My name is April. I found this group yesterday and joined immediately. In 2015, I had lost 60 of the 100+ pounds I needed to lose by eating a mostly mostly raw diet of veggies and fruits, as well as some lean protein or salmon . Unfortunately life got in the way with a full-time job, full-time school, and very late nights studying and doing homework. By September 2016, I felt to tired to cook and work out and over time I could feel myself gaining, even though my smaller clothes still fit somewhat decently. Fast forward to late May or early June of this year, I finally got on the scaly and saw I gained back at least 30 pounds. I was disappointed that I allowed myself to gain back so much, and even more disappointed that I was in denial for so long. I started back eating mostly raw (which I thoroughly enjoy) and weighed myself on 7/21 and had lost about 15 pounds. Anyway, for years I had been hearing about the fat burning benefits of being in ketosis and, although I was afraid to eat so much fat, decided to give it a try. I figured like I could incorporate my raw veggies into a ketogenic diet.
I started the ketogenic diet and using ketostix on 7/30/17. Here are my stats:
7/31/17 weight: 258.8
8/1/17: trace ketones
8/2/17 - 255.4
8/3/17 - 254.2
8/4/17 - 253.2 moderate ketones
I'm doing short-term goals, as I find them more manageable. My first goal is to reach the 240s by the end of next week. From there, I will work on losing the next 10 lbs., and so on.
My macros are: 65% fat (126g), 30% protein (131g), 5% carbs (22g).
I eat lots of salmon, avocado, eggs, raw veggies, coconut oil, etc. I have been over on my carbs each day, but haven't gone over 50g...if I calculate net carbs, I'm averaging 30g, or so.
If anyone has any tips or advice, please let drop me a line.3 -
Hello Everyone! My name is Marie. I will try to make it not a novel hahaha. 1/24/2005 I was 317 and had Gastric Bypass. I had metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, Hashimoto Disease I was a mess. In one year I hit 145 and maintained for 5 years, then I got remarried and to an Italian and there comes old habits and the carbs crept back in my life over the next 5 years I gained 54 pounds. I was so sick, I was having all sorts of symptoms and it took all of those 5 years of gaining and almost death one night to diagnose me with Severe Reactive Hypoglycemia, its severe because of the bypass. Then I stumbled on Jimmy Moore, read Keto Clarity, I am a research hound so on to Stephanie Person, Dr. Eric Westman, Dr. Stephen Phinney and Tim Noakes and Vivica Menegaz. I have now been Keto as of Feb 2016. My fog cleared, I sleep, NO HYPOGLYCEMIC EPISODES, I have 36 of the 54 pounds gone as I just wanted to feel good and let the weight come off when it was ready as it would regardless with eating correctly. I keep my macros 80/15/5 as close to that as possible. It sways a bit some days but not by much and never in the Fat area. I did try to up my carbs these past few days 75/15/10 but not liking it. I am not comfortable at up to 36 net carbs. I like 18-23 net. Ketones do not register anymore on the Stix as my body is using them at this point once you get KetoAdapted that can happen. I don't know if I will purchase a Dual Glucometer as the strips for Keto can be a bit pricey but I am looking at one by Nova Max and considering it. My Hashimoto Disease is reversing!! My doctor was skeptical with this Keto Lifestyle but my blood panel came back better than it ever has been and my thyroid they had to lower my meds and he said I may be off one day if the trend continues! I do not miss bread anymore, rice, potatoes none of it. There are too many Keto Options out there for replacements. I know there are lower glycemic fruits like Blueberry or Rasberry but to be honest just knowing I CAN have it, I don't really want it. My favorite way to get my fat in is My Fatty Chai
2 Tablespoons Kerry Gold Grass Fed Butter
2 Decafe Spice Chai Tea Bags
2 Tablespoons Farmers Cow Heavy Cream
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Real Vanilla Extract (not imitation it tastes like alcohol)
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil or MCT Oil (optional if I want an extra boost)
1 Splenda Packet or a couple drops NuNaturals non alcohol Stevia
Boiling Water, steep bags a good 5-7 minutes or longer. Add all ingredients and blend, I use my Ninja then reheat up in the microwave YUM YUM YUM
I have one sometimes 2 every day without fail!!1 -
Reinventing_Me wrote: »Hi everyone! My name is April. I found this group yesterday and joined immediately. In 2015, I had lost 60 of the 100+ pounds I needed to lose by eating a mostly mostly raw diet of veggies and fruits, as well as some lean protein or salmon . Unfortunately life got in the way with a full-time job, full-time school, and very late nights studying and doing homework. By September 2016, I felt to tired to cook and work out and over time I could feel myself gaining, even though my smaller clothes still fit somewhat decently. Fast forward to late May or early June of this year, I finally got on the scaly and saw I gained back at least 30 pounds. I was disappointed that I allowed myself to gain back so much, and even more disappointed that I was in denial for so long. I started back eating mostly raw (which I thoroughly enjoy) and weighed myself on 7/21 and had lost about 15 pounds. Anyway, for years I had been hearing about the fat burning benefits of being in ketosis and, although I was afraid to eat so much fat, decided to give it a try. I figured like I could incorporate my raw veggies into a ketogenic diet.
I started the ketogenic diet and using ketostix on 7/30/17. Here are my stats:
7/31/17 weight: 258.8
8/1/17: trace ketones
8/2/17 - 255.4
8/3/17 - 254.2
8/4/17 - 253.2 moderate ketones
I'm doing short-term goals, as I find them more manageable. My first goal is to reach the 240s by the end of next week. From there, I will work on losing the next 10 lbs., and so on.
My macros are: 65% fat (126g), 30% protein (131g), 5% carbs (22g).
I eat lots of salmon, avocado, eggs, raw veggies, coconut oil, etc. I have been over on my carbs each day, but haven't gone over 50g...if I calculate net carbs, I'm averaging 30g, or so.
If anyone has any tips or advice, please let drop me a line.
I must have been sleepy when I typed up my macros. Smh. I was just looking at it like, wait...that makes NOOO sense at all.
My actual macro goals are: 65% fat (136g), 30% protein (109g), 5% carbs (22g).0 -
Thanks for starting this group! I'm new to the keto life style and i'm having a problem getting in the fats without adding protein. at the end of the day my proteins are too high and fats are a too low. Any tips?
Thanks
GOAL: 75% fat 25% Protein 5% Carbs0 -
Day 1 Start Weight: 362
Current: 345
Macro Goals:
I am a prior strongman. Used to bench 475, leg press 2000, and deadlift 800+.
I was in a funk for a few years, depressed, sad, and couldn't find it in me to get out of it until last year.
Though I was working out a little (mostly cardio) and eating better (at the meal table anyway, id still snack too much), I was losing weight, but slowly.
I started at 400 pounds... 47% body fat. Disgusting. That kind of body will only work against you.
When I started keto 8 weeks ago, everything in me changed. I started, almost immediately... feeling like a beast again.
Fat began to fall off, not just weight.
My overall goal isn't to lose weight, it's to lose fat.
I also want to be putting on muscle, and to continue on my healthy journey and strength journey though I never intend to be as strong as I was before.
So my protein intake is higher than I think most people on keto. It took a few weeks of data and tweaking to find my optimal state, though I am always keeping an eye on my ketones (blood x1 a day or more, and urine x3 a day or more), energy levels, measurements, weight, and body fat.
I eat a lot of red meat, fish, pork, chicken, flax, and non fruit veggies. Though I do enjoy onions and garden peppers.
The hardest part for me is that I am literally never hungry, and so have to remember to eat. And to eat enough.
It's a lot harder to eat 2500-3000 calories a day, when you can't slam carbs.
Coconut oil helps. lol
My favorite recipe right now is my breakfast:
3 scoops protein powder
1oz (sometimes 2) flax seed, hemp seed chia seed mix
1 oz coconut oil (mct)
.5 oz apple cider vinegar (most days)
900 calories, plenty of morning hydration. Then I fill the shaker up again, and drink the water, to get the flax and stuff that didnt come out the first time. Great way to start the day.1 -
New to Keto! I'm literally starting today, Current Weight is 175 lbs. My first goal is 153, and then 140's is the ultimate goal. I'm learning as I go. not the best way to do it but when you get fed up with how your body looks, then you kind of go all in! Please add me on here as I'm looking for people who are motivated, who share keto tips and keto recipes! Let's help each other achieve our goals!0
