Daily check-in for keto friends... volume 3
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Hey all! I have been keto for 5 weeks yesterday....and 20 pounds lost is SOOOO close I can taste it! I'm down 19 right now. I am headed on a cruise Sunday so I am sure that win will be short lived, but we shall see. Pretty sure I will be able to eat well; worried more about the wine!
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I was doing really well on the Keto for 6 weeks, no cravings and decreased hunger. Then out of no where I started craving onion rings, I ended up giving in and had them. It was like opening the flood gates, then I started craving pizza and beer and chocolate. So I had 1 cheat day with pizza and beer but felt so quilty afterwards that it was not worth it. Plus it totally knocked me out of Ketosis and I’m having to restart all over. Today is day 3, not back to Ketosis yet, luckily no keto flu either. I’ll keep going, I really enjoyed not feeling hungry or having cravings like in the beginning also the energy boost.2
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Feeling much better today. The flu is nothing to mess with. It really zapped me. I have been back on target for 2 days in a row with steps, carbs, and sleep. What a difference health makes.1
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I was doing really well on the Keto for 6 weeks, no cravings and decreased hunger. Then out of no where I started craving onion rings, I ended up giving in and had them. It was like opening the flood gates, then I started craving pizza and beer and chocolate. So I had 1 cheat day with pizza and beer but felt so quilty afterwards that it was not worth it. Plus it totally knocked me out of Ketosis and I’m having to restart all over. Today is day 3, not back to Ketosis yet, luckily no keto flu either. I’ll keep going, I really enjoyed not feeling hungry or having cravings like in the beginning also the energy boost.
I have been lucky that a tiny "cheat" every now and then hasn't knocked me out.....My wine I make sure fits my macros. I had a slice of pizza the other day but the guilt wasn't worth it, either. Once we are fat adapted (and down to maintenance weight) we could possibly incorporate carb up cycles as some are able to do that successfully. I agree with you though that it is a very slippery slope for a food addict, and it could lead me to completely abandoning this WOE.
I am trying to realize that small mishaps are not the end of the world and not be too tough on myself, because when I fear failing I will sometimes give up. Here's to a great week, and us being gentle to ourselves! We are only human, and today is a new day.
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Feeling much better today. The flu is nothing to mess with. It really zapped me. I have been back on target for 2 days in a row with steps, carbs, and sleep. What a difference health makes.
You should be able to avoid (or at least significantly reduce) those symptoms if you keep your electrolytes in check.
I used to suffer terribly from what I thought was keto flu until I started tracking my sodium intake and that fixed me right up.0 -
Hi all! I'm new to the group, Thursday will officially be 1 month that I've been a Keto-er. I'm down almost 8 pounds and can't wait to see what the next month of keto has in store!4
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4031isaiah wrote: »Feeling much better today. The flu is nothing to mess with. It really zapped me. I have been back on target for 2 days in a row with steps, carbs, and sleep. What a difference health makes.
You should be able to avoid (or at least significantly reduce) those symptoms if you keep your electrolytes in check.
I used to suffer terribly from what I thought was keto flu until I started tracking my sodium intake and that fixed me right up.
@4031isaiah - I think @Koso2006 meant the actual flu!! She referred to health...so that makes me think this season's legit influenza virus got her! I'm glad you're feeling better!0 -
I'm realizing that this particular keto thread has become my online home base. This is where I update, this is where I regroup, this is where I reward myself, this is where I reveal my journey. I use alot of the features in this app on a daily basis, but this thread really is home base for me.
Keto really was the key for my weightloss and health. No matter what happens in the future or how I struggle with maintenance...I know I can get my body and mind stable with keto. Keto is home base. Nothing else really works for me long term, and I know it saved my life. The people in this thread seem to get that. Thanks for being here, pals.
@elize7 - Home base, indeed. Congrats on many returns. 
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Hi all, I have been lurking here since I went on maintenance back in May. Mainly because I have been doing recomposition where I want to build muscle and still maintain my weight. And so, I have not been strict keto but have fluctuated between high carbs and eating whatever I want then having a 7 to 10 day keto eating plan. Thus far I have been successful in gaining muscle and maintaining my weight. Now my husband and I are going to go strict Keto to drop 10 pounds of fat mainly for him, and for me to reveal my recomposition results and hopefully a lovely layer of muscles will be revealed. Thanks for all of your posts of your journey with keto. I felt guilty of posting here because of my high carb eating. Now back at it for the next couple months I don't have to feel like I am being naughty and a bad influence. I have to say that I prefer this WOE because the higher carbs generally make me feel yucky.
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Hey Fancy!
I'm not always strict keto and I stray and experiment and adapt as I need...but there is no question in my mind that this is the key to health for me...Keto. Deep in my gut I know that is true. I think that is why I always come here first regardless of where I am on my journey.
These are my peeps! You, too!!
I don't really have strict expectations of where people are at along the way as long as they get the thing about how transformative keto can be.
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@elize7 - thanks! It is so nice to have the support of the people on here. And I would say that the majority of the time we eat keto simply because we love that type of food and it doesn't mess with our bodies the way carbs do. It is nice that this forum exist for the support that everyone gives each other!0
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Yum Had pizza toppings without the crust for the first time tonight ... Definitely will be doing it again, and I am stuffed 2
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ElizabethAN2017 wrote: »Yum Had pizza toppings without the crust for the first time tonight ... Definitely will be doing it again, and I am stuffed
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I try very hard to stay under 20 g of carbs a day but sometimes those carbs just call to me. I'm getting better about just snitching 4 french fries from the grandkids than eating a whole bag of tortilla chips though! lol I have noticed that it is easier and easeir to get back into keto if I fall off the bandwagon and I don't struggle with the keto flu, probably because I know how to fix it and anticipate it so I just don't suffer with it.
I do know that if I go whole hog carbs for a day, usually because I'm in a situation where I have no choices (dinner at someone's house you don't want to offend for example) I feel HORRIBLE. Carbs really upset my body now and I drag around for a day or two until they are out of my system. It's kind of funny that I used to use carbs to fuel my body and now they just drag me down.
Starting running again. I took about 2 months off after the marathon but I'm feeling like a slug so I'm starting up again. I have a 5K in April as a fund-raiser but I'll probably sign up for at least a half marathon in the fall. I'm probably going to be a pacer for a guy doing the 100 mile in December which means I have to up my pace and be able to maintain it for 16 miles (one loop of his run). So at least I have a goal to reach for.
And I love the cali-flour pizza crusts. I think they are yummy, or else I make a crust out of crisped cheese and add the toppings in the last couple of minutes of crisping.2 -
I love the best cauliflower pizza recipe on YouTube. If you do it exactly the way he shows you if tastes just like a regular pizza. Very yummy! I agree with @Marcelynh about being able to go back into ketosis a lot easier after going off the bandwagon. I also feel yucky when I over eat carbs. After this weekend my husband and I are tightening up our eating and going strict Keto for the month of March. We both consider this our primary WOE.
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Sometimes my eating habits and food choices are beyond chaotic. My slips can be landslides that go on for long periods of time.
Recently in an attempt to reconnect with keto in a hurry, I fasted. After 48 hours I noticed a weird taste in my mouth and recalled others naming it as a metallic taste. I have to agree...about an hour after that my body began releasing water big time. I think the keto is kicking in.
I love that it's happening right now, I love that the fasting helped me clearly recognise how it works, and I love that I keep getting more and more knowledge about my body.
I really want this to work this time. Really want to get to my goal weight. Really want to find a way to make maintenance work for me. I just want a steady eddie life and a steady eddie relationship with food.
Gonna turn in soon to make sure this day remains positive. G'night, pals.
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fanncy0626 wrote: »I love the best cauliflower pizza recipe on YouTube. If you do it exactly the way he shows you if tastes just like a regular pizza. Very yummy! I agree with @Marcelynh about being able to go back into ketosis a lot easier after going off the bandwagon. I also feel yucky when I over eat carbs. After this weekend my husband and I are tightening up our eating and going strict Keto for the month of March. We both consider this our primary WOE.
Have a great day everyone!
You are fortunate to have your husband do it with you. My biggest struggle is still having to make regular food for the rest of the family. That leaves the temptation constantly in my face while I’m preparing the food and while everyone else is at the table eating it.0 -
@4031isaiah since you are the cook have you ever just made basic Keto foods with extra veggies on the side? I started out on my own at first and since I was the cook my husband just ate what I made. He didn't even know what was happening at first but was pleased with his weight loss. He still ate foods out during the day. Then when I started my three week challenge he wanted to join me and has been on board since. I think the fact that he lost 25 pounds eating some of his favorite foods hooked him. He even started reading the information on my thread from last year. Now he excitedly plans the making of large batches of ribs and bacon egg and cheese omelettes.
@elize7 steady eddy sounds like fat adapted. @KnitOrMiss knows a lot about that. I think that once you eat Keto and your body gets used to burning fat it adapts to being able to go back and forth from fat to carb and fat burning much easier. She might be able to expand on this better.
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@fanncy0626. Yes, I have tried cooking keto for the family and ~ truth be told, my husband is a runner. He fully believes that carbs are a necessity for his lifestyle and is not willing to give them up. He is already thin and fit and so are my children. The complaints I get and seeing the waste after my efforts to make family sized keto friendly dishes is simply more work than it’s worth.
The alternative is for me to make the keto friendly dish for myself, separate it into containers to have it available for me when I need it and just try to ignore the rest... sometimes it works... sometimes it doesn’t.1 -
Please allow me to jump on this thread as I really need your encouragement. About 8 months ago I was introduced to Keto and enjoyed much success following posts from @KnitOrMiss and @fanncy0626; but I fell off the wagon getting ready for a Solo Art Exhibit and have gained all the weight back. Today is day One of trying it again.
Could you suggest Fiber options on this diet?
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@bannierooster flaxseed is a great fiber for a Keto diet. Also check out this link.
https://www.verywellfit.com/high-fiber-low-carb-food-list-22422161 -
bannierooster wrote: »Please allow me to jump on this thread as I really need your encouragement. About 8 months ago I was introduced to Keto and enjoyed much success following posts from @KnitOrMiss and @fanncy0626; but I fell off the wagon getting ready for a Solo Art Exhibit and have gained all the weight back. Today is day One of trying it again.
Could you suggest Fiber options on this diet?
Thanks!!
@bannierooster - Most of the time on Keto, you don't need fiber. Less food volume and slower digestion generally means that you go less often, so unless you are fully constipated for days and uncomfortable, etc. it is like that your body just needs to go less often. If you are eating any non-starchy veg, you're likely getting as much fiber as you need. Most folks find that fiber actually causes digestive upset. A few folks figure out that they can take it or leave it, and in my experience, even fewer find out they NEED fiber for digestion... But you need to experiment and see where you fall on this...1 -
4031isaiah wrote: »@fanncy0626. Yes, I have tried cooking keto for the family and ~ truth be told, my husband is a runner.
I thought that too, but I ran my marathon on keto and did just fine. I never hit the wall or "bonked" because the body can only store so much glycogen (what carbs turn into) and when you run out you are out. With a Keto diet the fat doesn't run out. It is not just stored in blood, it is stored in every cell and you don't run out of fuel. It was amazing. The best part was after the race I didn't have any inflammation. Keto has been proven to help with that too.
I highly suggest he read the book "The Art and Science of Low Carborhydrate Performance" by Drs Volek and Phinney. Or if he won't read it I suggest you read it or the first book "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living." Both are excellent books and the performance book has real life athlete discussions and testimonies at the end. Very technical but tons of good information showing how it works.
But I know his mind-set. During my race people kept saying I'd be crawling across the finish line. Funny thing is some of the people that were telling me that finished well after me exhausted and I still had energy to keep going.
My biggest mistake my first race was not taking any carbs at all during the race, I kept my electrolytes up (the biggest common problem). I just didn't have any hunger for them and didn't need the energy. Energy was never a problem. I should have had at least a bite or two of those pumpkin pie snacks (okay, maybe that's just me craving the mini pies. lol) as After the race my blood-sugar got a bit low but a glass of orange juice set me straight and no problems. I was prepared for that the next race and had zero problems.
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4031isaiah wrote: »@fanncy0626. Yes, I have tried cooking keto for the family and ~ truth be told, my husband is a runner.
I thought that too, but I ran my marathon on keto and did just fine. I never hit the wall or "bonked" because the body can only store so much glycogen (what carbs turn into) and when you run out you are out. With a Keto diet the fat doesn't run out. It is not just stored in blood, it is stored in every cell and you don't run out of fuel. It was amazing. The best part was after the race I didn't have any inflammation. Keto has been proven to help with that too.
I highly suggest he read the book "The Art and Science of Low Carborhydrate Performance" by Drs Volek and Phinney. Or if he won't read it I suggest you read it or the first book "The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living." Both are excellent books and the performance book has real life athlete discussions and testimonies at the end. Very technical but tons of good information showing how it works.
But I know his mind-set. During my race people kept saying I'd be crawling across the finish line. Funny thing is some of the people that were telling me that finished well after me exhausted and I still had energy to keep going.
My biggest mistake my first race was not taking any carbs at all during the race, I kept my electrolytes up (the biggest common problem). I just didn't have any hunger for them and didn't need the energy. Energy was never a problem. I should have had at least a bite or two of those pumpkin pie snacks (okay, maybe that's just me craving the mini pies. lol) as After the race my blood-sugar got a bit low but a glass of orange juice set me straight and no problems. I was prepared for that the next race and had zero problems.
You’re preaching to the choir. I understand the benefits of keto which is why I continue to try to make it work for me. As for him, he has zero interest in giving up his beloved carbs. They don’t cause him trouble in terms of weight or performance and he likes them so there’s no incentive to give them up.
To be honest, this is not about him so I don’t try to convince him. Keto is a personal choice for me and I don’t want to force it on my husband and kids just because it’s what I want for myself.
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4031isaiah wrote: »They don’t cause him trouble in terms of weight or performance and he likes them so there’s no incentive to give them up.
To be honest, this is not about him so I don’t try to convince him. Keto is a personal choice for me and I don’t want to force it on my husband and kids just because it’s what I want for myself.
That, and it’s not worth the $$ or effort it takes to prepare keto meals for a reluctant family.
You are very smart in recognizing this and in not forcing him. Relationship is much more important. And I know how hard it is to convince children to eat something when one parent doesn't want to. We went years and years with not eating certain vegetables just because my husband would wrinkle his nose and say they were awful. Now that my kids are adults they've all tried them and are amazed at how delicious they are (uh, mom told you they were). lol But when they were growing up there was no convincing them.
I wish I had some answers for you, it might just be a case of reducing carbs and not being truly pure keto? In any case best wishes on your journey. And I truly do believe what I said, relationship is much more important than a way of eating in my book.
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4031isaiah wrote: »They don’t cause him trouble in terms of weight or performance and he likes them so there’s no incentive to give them up.
To be honest, this is not about him so I don’t try to convince him. Keto is a personal choice for me and I don’t want to force it on my husband and kids just because it’s what I want for myself.
That, and it’s not worth the $$ or effort it takes to prepare keto meals for a reluctant family.
You are very smart in recognizing this and in not forcing him. Relationship is much more important. And I know how hard it is to convince children to eat something when one parent doesn't want to. We went years and years with not eating certain vegetables just because my husband would wrinkle his nose and say they were awful. Now that my kids are adults they've all tried them and are amazed at how delicious they are (uh, mom told you they were). lol But when they were growing up there was no convincing them.
I wish I had some answers for you, it might just be a case of reducing carbs and not being truly pure keto? In any case best wishes on your journey. And I truly do believe what I said, relationship is much more important than a way of eating in my book.
Exactly! My husband actually gagged in front of the kids once when I served brussel sprouts years ago and he wouldn’t touch zucchini noodles so naturally now my kids think they hate them both.
He doesn’t stop me from doing it. He just doesn’t buy in and doesn’t pretend in front of the kids.0 -
I don't have children at home but I haven't really changed how I cook for my husband and myself. I make a starch sidedish nearly every night and I just don't eat it. Tonight was homemade gravy and mashed potatoes. I eat the toppings only if we have pizza. I either put enchilada filling in a ramekin for me for baking or deconstruct the enchilada on my plate and eat the filling. With a stirfry, a portion goes on my plate and I dump the noodles in the rest. Tacos, I make a salad and skip the shells.
I don't know how low your trying to keep your carbs @4031isaiah but it really is pretty easy to fit real food into 50. Especially if you've been doing 20. At least that's been my experience. LCHF/keto to me really is about keeping hunger and cravings under control. I never had to be in ketosis to lose weight and ketosis does not directly cause weightloss. I really can't think of any food I have made differently. Well, maybe an occassional chicken and rice casserole where I cut the chicken in bigger chunks to make it easier for me to dig them out of the rice.
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Hi, everyone! I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tracey and I've been on keto since July. I hit my goal weight of 130 last month and reversed my Type II diabetes after only three months on keto. I decided to go for another five pounds and so far, have gotten within 1.1 pounds of it before I had an epic cheat weekend and gained five pounds in three days. So I'm back on the wagon and I'm looking for keto friends on MFP. My only active MFP friend is my sister, and she doesn't do keto. I'd love to connect with others here, so please send me a friend request!6
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scarlettjez wrote: »Hi, everyone! I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Tracey and I've been on keto since July. I hit my goal weight of 130 last month and reversed my Type II diabetes after only three months on keto. I decided to go for another five pounds and so far, have gotten within 1.1 pounds of it before I had an epic cheat weekend and gained five pounds in three days. So I'm back on the wagon and I'm looking for keto friends on MFP. My only active MFP friend is my sister, and she doesn't do keto. I'd love to connect with others here, so please send me a friend request!
Welcome to the group Tracey. There is an awesome group of members here. I lurk for the most part; but I am active daily. My log is private only because most of my mfp friends are anti keto and anti intermittant fasting -- both of which I am trying to do. I wish you success with your goals and am glad you joined the group 0 -
Hey everyone. Sorry I have not been around the past week. Getting over Influenza A (not Keto Flu) really has kept me down. I have basically gone to work and then come home and gone to bed. Food has just been whatever was convenient. I finally really have started to feel much better. I spent today doing food prep for the coming week so that I can get back on track. I thought I had done that last week, but it is just taking longer than I anticipated. Naps are a wonderful thing!!!!!4
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