Starting keto

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2meek
2meek Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2017 in Food and Nutrition
Hello everyone , I have tried every diet in the book but decided to give keto a try. Share your thoughts, recipes ideas and feelings.

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  • Barrioladyof4eyes
    Barrioladyof4eyes Posts: 3 Member
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    I've been doing it for 3 weeks since hitting a plateau with regular low carb.down another 5 lbs.I'm doing the basics bacon eggs grass fed beef and butter.Also get a potassium and magnesium supplement.
  • DEBOO7
    DEBOO7 Posts: 239 Member
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    Not sure where to start.... but if you've already tried every diet in the book have you determined why they have failed?
    Losing weight is a simple equation of eating at a deficit of calories e.g. eat less than you consume.
    Keto is not a magic pill... rather the change in eating changes the way the body is fueled - from glycogen to ketone bodies. The emphasis being on high fat, moderate protein (to spare lean muscle), and low carbohydrate.
    The change to eating more fat & protein provides satiety and curbs snacking.
    It is more a lifestyle change than a diet.
    Like all changes in eating it requires time, effort, learning and commitment.
    Good resources,
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/
    https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/page/Start-Here


  • DEBOO7
    DEBOO7 Posts: 239 Member
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    Forgot to mention.... I've been keto for 3.5 years and lost 100lbs+
    It is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
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    The thing with curbing snacking and providing satiety, it doesnt for everyone. some cant do the high amount of fats that comes with a keto diet. not knocking it at all. someone should give it a try if they think they can stick with it ,as for some it can be really strict. But no matter how a person eats you have to have a caloric deficit or you wont lose weight. if you tried all the diets out there and never lost anything it was because you werent in a deficit of calories(eat less than you burn).
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
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    DEBOO7 wrote: »
    Not sure where to start.... but if you've already tried every diet in the book have you determined why they have failed?
    Losing weight is a simple equation of eating at a deficit of calories e.g. eat less than you consume.
    Keto is not a magic pill... rather the change in eating changes the way the body is fueled - from glycogen to ketone bodies. The emphasis being on high fat, moderate protein (to spare lean muscle), and low carbohydrate.
    The change to eating more fat & protein provides satiety and curbs snacking.
    It is more a lifestyle change than a diet.
    Like all changes in eating it requires time, effort, learning and commitment.
    Good resources,
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/
    https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/page/Start-Here


    Ditto this. Most diets will work, some will suit your tastes or health better, but they all appear to fail if you stop doing them.

    Keto worked really well for me to improve my health and help me lose weight. I know that if I quit I'll go back to poorer health and weight gain. Keto can be used for a quick fix but unless you have an exit plan, or keep doing it, your losses probably won't last. KWIM?

    Try the Low Carber Daily or Keto MFP groups if you want more info and support. Good luck!
  • CrazyCarbContessa
    CrazyCarbContessa Posts: 21 Member
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    Keto is great! Staples I always have on hand: avocados, string cheese, coconut oil (mct's), olive oil, butter, salad, bacon, eggs, Crystal Light (if you don't like plain water), spinach, cauliflower (for keto rice and mashed potatoes), Nutritional Yeast (Bragg's), canned tuna, mustard, mayo, spaghetti squash or zucchini (for noodles) and pork rinds/almonds/walnuts (for crunchy snacks.) Good luck!
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
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    just make sure you are ready for the lifestyle change and not being a quick fix. you can gain the weight right back after coming off of it.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,392 MFP Moderator
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    DEBOO7 wrote: »
    Not sure where to start.... but if you've already tried every diet in the book have you determined why they have failed?
    Losing weight is a simple equation of eating at a deficit of calories e.g. eat less than you consume.
    Keto is not a magic pill... rather the change in eating changes the way the body is fueled - from glycogen to ketone bodies. The emphasis being on high fat, moderate protein (to spare lean muscle), and low carbohydrate.
    The change to eating more fat & protein provides satiety and curbs snacking.
    It is more a lifestyle change than a diet.
    Like all changes in eating it requires time, effort, learning and commitment.
    Good resources,
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/
    https://ketodietapp.com/Blog/page/Start-Here


    Agreed. Continuously jumping from diet to diet is probably part of the problem. Personally, any time I went on a structured diet, I failed. I found that focusing on calories, protein and fiber while eating whatever foods I wanted is what helped me lose 50lbs and keep it off for 5 years.

    If you do go keto OP, then you really want to make sure you understand the diet, and the requirements around sodium.
  • ketofire51
    ketofire51 Posts: 102 Member
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    I've been keto since august and have lost 46 lbs. The more simple you keep your eating, the easier it is. BUT, the others are right....this is a way of eating that you must commit to...it is not a quick fix. It has helped me get my blood sugar and blood pressure under control so I am committed to it. I hope you will be as well.
  • ladyhusker39
    ladyhusker39 Posts: 1,406 Member
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    How about just eating what you enjoy and doing it in a consistent calorie deficit?

    It's just crazy enough to work...

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