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There is no one true way. FWIW I lost my excess about identically to your co-worker except I was not keto. She lost 65 pounds in 52 weeks. I lost 63 pounds in 53 weeks.
If keto is restrictive for you, find a way to manage your intake that is not restrictive. You've already lost via another way. You can do it again. The key is, once you lose it, you have to find a way you can continue if your weight loss method is not sustainable long term.
Today, I eat much lower carb than I did when I was losing-to manage cravings and hunger. Higher carb left me hungry on maintenance calories. Perhaps it was that the thrill of losing was gone and reality of maintenance set in. Dunno. I tried keto for a year in maintenance but like you, less than 20 carbs per day was a bit too restrictive for me. The last 6 months I've been eating about 50 carbs/day when at home and making the best of whatever is available when eating away from home. I don't go carb or calorie crazy but I am more flexible.4 -
No. I realize that 1-2 is a good goal. I lost that lowing my food intake across the board before. Not ever cutting out one food source. I did not feel as deprived then as I do now. Although I like that I have not eaten any processed food. I hate the thought of not having something.
But did you keep it off?
It clearly isn't a good long term method or you wouldn't be looking to low carb now.
Theres way more benefit to cutting carbs than weight loss. But you also have to realize you may need to tweak some things as you go. Maybe you're eating too often. Or too much. Are you adding butter, coconut oil and hwc to everything all day because those are really unnecessary calories and most likely new additions to your diet that are unnecessary. Lots of people fail on low carb or keto because of inadvertently over consuming calories due to adding too much fat.
More importantly, how much do you even need to lose to start with? If you don't have a whole lot, you'll lose more slowly.
Another HUGE reason to stay low carb...
I lost weight with calorie restriction years ago down to my current weight. I was excited because I was wearing a size 8/10 for the first time since before my first child was born.
Now, I'm that same weight but wear a size 4/6.
I've also not lost a single pound in over 2 years. Yes! 2 years!!! But I went from a size 8/10 to my current 4/6 without any scale weight loss at all.
It's different on low carb. Don't give up. You literally just lost 8 pounds in 14 days and you're looking to quit because it's not good enough.
Does that make any actual sense?
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I'm just going to put it bluntly -- if you are trying this route because you think it's faster, you're in it for the wrong reasons and you're very likely to fail. You're upset right now, because your current 4lb per week average isn't fast enough. What are you going to do when the scale stalls out completely for an extended period of time?
In the stickies section, there's one called "The Launch Pad." There are a ton of educational resources. Read them. See what this is really about and what really makes this way of eating popular, then see if any of your non-scale goals align with them. Stick with it for those reasons and the weight will come along for the ride.19 -
Can't like the ^^above^^ post enough.
I didn't want to say too much before, because I'm a loudmouth with a big yapper. I'm likely to be more blunt and get myself in hot water, but as the topic has been broached, I agree with @Dragonwolf.
It's a LITTLE bit like the time I was doing some work experience at a medical clinic that specialised in cosmetic and aesthetic pocedures. One of the Clinical assistants (wonderful lady, liked her enormously) told me that while most people had a very legitimate reason for wanting a medical cosmetic intervention, others had a psychological issue or hang-up.
There's nothing wrong with that. It's understandable that physical appearance has an effect on our mental attitude towards ourselves.
But that should be a side issue, not the main focus.
I can't think of a single member here, with whom I have interacted, who doesn't feel miles better about themselves physically, as a result of their dietary achievements.
But I would suggest that looking good was secondary to FEELING good. Health trumps beauty every time. (Think of 'Death Becomes Her' and you'll get what I mean!
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So, yeah.
If your aim is to reach a goal via a perceived short-cut, then reconsider your motivation, drive and projection.
Please know, I really mean this in the kindest way possible.
I had precisely this convo with a colleague who is very overweight. And her motivation was askew.
She's wonderful. A lovely person.
as I am absolutely sure you are.
Take care of yourself. All the best.
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Unless you have a medical reason to restrict carbs, you do not HAVE to go keto. Just because it worked for someone else, does not mean it will "work" for you. All weight loss results from less calories in than out. Keto gives some people an advantage because it keeps them from feeling hungry and deprived, so easier to stick to. It does not sound like that is working for you. You can lose weight many ways, just keep calories down.
Maybe ease into this with just "low carb" to start with? I.e. keep carbs under, say 100. See how it goes. If you really WANT to go keto, it may just be a matter of waiting it out. But if you are seeing decent weight loss through just calorie restriction without carb restriction, then do that! Keto can be faster, but the hope is that it is *easier* , rather than faster.
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Thank you all for advice and encouragement. Yes, like most people you want I quick fix. I am ok with losing 1-2 pounds per week. Unfortunately, I am still having cravings and feeling deprived. I think I will ease into it, i was trying to stick to 20 carbs. Looking at my food intake I'm between 25-35. I do like the fact I am watching and eating healthier and fresher foods. Time will tell. thank you all Again. My current weight is 190 would love to get to 170. I'm 5'7".1
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It may take a little longer than 2 weeks for the cravings to go away. I'm wondering if you're eating enough protein and fat?
What are you craving? Maybe you need to find satisfying low carb alternatives? I keep fat bombs in my freezer and eat one or two if I feel like having something sweet; nuts, seeds or pork rinds can replace chips/crackers. There's lots of recipes for low carb bread or mug cakes. These are all things that helped me transition to this diet in the beginning. Now, after 2 months on this diet I hardly have cravings. Btw, I've lost 14lbs in 8 weeks. I lost 7lbs the first week and nothing for 3 weeks straight so the weight loss is definitely not linear or consistent. I know that initial big loss is exciting and motivating but like others have mentioned it is almost all water weight and you should be proud of losing a pound of actual fat the 2nd week.2 -
Thank you all for advice and encouragement. Yes, like most people you want I quick fix. I am ok with losing 1-2 pounds per week. Unfortunately, I am still having cravings and feeling deprived. I think I will ease into it, i was trying to stick to 20 carbs. Looking at my food intake I'm between 25-35. I do like the fact I am watching and eating healthier and fresher foods. Time will tell. thank you all Again. My current weight is 190 would love to get to 170. I'm 5'7".
How’s your sodium intake. Low sodium can drive hunger and cravings. Get more salt.1 -
As you compare your weight loss to your co-worker's, is she diabetic and on insulin? Are you under more stress than she is? Is she taking other diabetic medication that can interfere with weight loss? The initial weight loss you had was probably mostly water weight. At 1 lb. per week you are doing great! Don't compare yourself to others. As lowjax75 put it, don't sabotage your efforts (as I have consistently done over the past few years) by getting discouraged and having a "bad" food day with the attitude "why am I even doing this". It is great advice and something I plan to follow from here on out. It's why I keep losing and gaining the same 2-5 pounds over and over, despite all my hard work. Since I've been on Levemir (45 u per day) it's been very difficult to lose and I had a 10 lb. instant gain. But I need it to keep my BG under control for now. But I won't give up . . . at the very least, I am maintaining but my plan is to get 'er done!0
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Thank you all for advice and encouragement. Yes, like most people you want I quick fix. I am ok with losing 1-2 pounds per week. Unfortunately, I am still having cravings and feeling deprived. I think I will ease into it, i was trying to stick to 20 carbs. Looking at my food intake I'm between 25-35. I do like the fact I am watching and eating healthier and fresher foods. Time will tell. thank you all Again. My current weight is 190 would love to get to 170. I'm 5'7".
Play around with your macros to see what's right for you right now. There was no way I could stick to 20 carbs, but 20 NET carbs was the answer that made keto fun for me. Good luck and don't give up. It takes a bit of experimenting to get find what is right for you. 2 -
Thank you all for advice and encouragement. Yes, like most people you want I quick fix. I am ok with losing 1-2 pounds per week. Unfortunately, I am still having cravings and feeling deprived. I think I will ease into it, i was trying to stick to 20 carbs. Looking at my food intake I'm between 25-35. I do like the fact I am watching and eating healthier and fresher foods. Time will tell. thank you all Again. My current weight is 190 would love to get to 170. I'm 5'7".
Play around with your macros to see what's right for you right now. There was no way I could stick to 20 carbs, but 20 NET carbs was the answer that made keto fun for me. Good luck and don't give up. It takes a bit of experimenting to get find what is right for you.
I second this, I’m now increasing my carbs after trying lower levels for some time. Even being careful with my salt intake etc I have to accept it just wasn’t working for me. It may take some playing around for a while with different levels to find a level where your body feels good. You may find even just a small difference in the carb level will make it work for you.
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Lots of good advice here. I totally agree it takes longer than 2 weeks sometimes for your cravings to go away. Keep at it! I am at 7 days right now. (I have been off and on keto for a year.). Your body may be able to have more carbs.... or not! 20-25 is my max. I am doing good at sticking to this. As time goes on the cravings decrease. And the suggestions that there are substitutions for almost everything is correct. There are amazing health benefits to keto!!! I hope you stick with it for a few more weeks.
P.S. more than a little disturbed at the CICO comments!!3 -
I'm gonna throw my 2 cents into the pot. I have been keto since July 27th 2017, I have been working out 4-6 days per week since August 30th. I have not lost a single pound. In fact, I have gained a pound. Am I going to quit? No. If low carb/keto is the way you want to go, then go it for the long haul. I know I am making a difference in my body, because of the way my clothes are fitting. Keto is not a quick fix, it is a lifestyle. A way of life. I would give my eye teeth to be able to claim a 1lb per week loss.2
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@trish55011 keep going gurl. You're fine. Forget the scales, they are all and anyone's worst enemy. And they lie, time and time again.
Example: Yesterday morning. Got up weighed myself.
Sat in front of laptop, wrote a couple of emails, read some stuff on here and another website I moderate, painted my nails. About an hour passed.
Weighed myself again.
Put on a half pound in that hour.
This morning.
Got up, weighed myself.
made myself a cup of tea, and ate two hard-boiled eggs, slice of ham, and a couple of tablespoons of cottage cheese.
Sat at laptop, did much the same as yesterday.
Weighed myself again. Again, about an hour later.
Lost a pound.
What was it @RalfLott said? "Scales how do I hate thee, let me count the ways!"
Oh Puh-Leeeeze!!
Clothes and feeling it, are what matter.
I have hovered around the same scale-weight for nearly 6 weeks now.
It would be frustrating, if I didn't have to keep going down a clothes size, or rescuing my bracelet from falling off all the time.
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AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »@trish55011 keep going gurl. You're fine. Forget the scales, they are all and anyone's worst enemy. And they lie, time and time again.
What was it @RalfLott said? "Scales how do I hate thee, let me count the ways!"
Oh Puh-Leeeeze!!
Clothes and feeling it, are what matter.
I have hovered around the same scale-weight for nearly 6 weeks now.
It would be frustrating, if I didn't have to keep going down a clothes size, or rescuing my bracelet from falling off all the time.
RIGHT!! I went shopping with my daughter on September 28th for her birthday. Her favorite clothing store is Torid and we have a store at the mall close to my house. Of course they have a clearance rack. I make a bee-line to these really nice clothes (my first visit ever). I find a pair of jeans and try them on. They fit perfectly. Bring them home, hang them in the closet. The first chance I had to wear them was last Saturday (Oct 14th) THEY ARE TOO BIG!! I had to keep pulling them up because they were bagging on my butt and legs! KETO ON BABY!!9 -
Wooo-Hoooo!!
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