To Keto or not to Keto

misschristine9724
misschristine9724 Posts: 3 Member
edited 6:02AM in Getting Started
Yesterday was my first day haven’t ate much and today all I’ve had is scrambled eggs and water. I’m trying to decide if low carb is the way to go cuz I know the Keto diet depends on fats....but isn’t fat bad??. Or should I go with more protein and carbs.
I just had a baby a month ago so I’m looking to get down to my pre pregnancy weight of 133 currently sitting at 152. And no I’m not breastfeeding so that isn’t an issue. Just would like some input and some information.
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  • hroderick
    hroderick Posts: 756 Member
    I'm doing low carb, but not zero carb. That makes it simpler. I eat anything except bread, potatoes, and pasta. Just burning more than you burn.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    It's really personal preference. Either way you would eat the same amount of calories, it's up to you to figure out which foods you enjoy and fill you up. That way you will more easily hit your calorie goal, so you won't struggle as much. If you find fats filling and can see yourself removing most of the carbs from your diet for the long haul, keto might be right for you.

    With 20 lbs to lose, you should be set to lose no more than 1 lb per week, any more than that would be very aggressive.

    And thank you for saying right off the top whether you are breastfeeding or not :smiley:
  • knotgood77
    knotgood77 Posts: 69 Member
    I have been doing the Keto diet about a month....it depends on you how well it will work. It works well for me. If it is something where you enjoy these types of foods anyway, that helps a lot. You can lose weight on it, but will still have to calorie restrict to make progress. High fat leaves you feeling fuller longer, so for many that makes it easier to eat less, and reach the goals they are looking for. Do some research before hand, that will also make things go a lot easier for you. Types of foods, so you can have some variety, as well as what to expect in the first month as your body adjusts to using fat for fuel instead of carbs. All the best, Ethan
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    edited April 2018
    @akinastrong Calories do matter.
  • PaulChasinDreams
    PaulChasinDreams Posts: 439 Member
    edited April 2018
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    I been on keto for 5 months now and I love it. prior to doing keto I could not stay away from carbs and sweets. a busy mom of two a 3 year old and a one year old keto was the best health choice I have ever made!!! I stick to 80%fat, 15% protein and 5% carb. the whole "caloric deficit " is a bunch of bull to me and I don't believe it at all. there is know way a person can prove how much calories you are burning through out the day. not one persons metabolic rate is the same and everyone does something different everyday so you cant put a straight number on it. and far as the studies read above the high carb and low carb yes its not different because "carbs is carbs" and what a lot of people are missing is keto is just not a low carb diet they key is a HIGH FAT diet. and your goal is to get into ketosis, that's where you start burning fat. Research high fat diet vs. low low carb diet and you will see the difference. I have lost 25lbs since starting keto and it was effortless I have also kicked the cravings for sweets and carbs. I have a ton more energy to play with my kids, and I don't wake up feeling like a zombie from having a rough night with my baby. Not to mention 23lbs of that was straight fat loss! We had a 12 week biggest loser at work majority were doing the low calories (eating like a bird) and doing no fat low carb, and protein diet. and i was doing keto with my butter, fatty stake, egg etc. everyone thought I was crazy. But the number and data don't lie! I won the fat loss and weight loss category. the others did lose weight but also lost a lot of muscle. I have 5 clients right now all only a month in and they all lost 5-13 lbs and 1-3.5 inches off their waist. So i am totally a keto advocate. seeing results with my clients and with my self also feeling the difference in my body and having clarity on keto compared to being on a non keto diet. Its very sustainable for me i don't need to worry about calories i just listen to my body i never did calorie restrict my self neither does my clients and we care getting amazing results!. I just eat when i'm hungry stop when im full. No starving trying to eat like a bird, being moody because you have to eat salads all day. just do your research and give it ago. and sorry so long lol really am passionate about it! =)

    Obviously.

    It's just too bad that all of that is incorrect and goes completely against physiology and the laws of energy balance. Magic doesn't exist, you have to be in a caloric deficit to lose weight. That's been scientifically proven over and over again. There is no "metabolic advantage" to a ketogenic diet, calories are calories.

    Let's start here with some science:

    https://shreddedbyscience.com/ketogenic-diets-actually-work-study-review/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/16685046/

    https://completehumanperformance.com/2013/07/23/why-calories-count/

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316911061_A_Calorie_is_Still_a_Calorie_According_to_Rigorous_New_Evidence

    http://georgiefear.com/2016/12/15/the-truth-about-ketogenic-dieting/

    http://sciencedrivennutrition.com/do-carbohydrates-control-body-fat/

    http://www.stephanguyenet.com/meta-analysis-impact-of-carbohydrate-vs-fat-calories-on-energy-expenditure-and-body-fatness/

    So much B.S. here. PLEASE realize this guy is 100% wrong and I am 100% proof of it. Have been doing intermittent fasting and keto for 77 days as of today and have lost 47 lbs so far. Have not been in a caloric deficit at all. In fact a lot of days I am in a caloric surplus. Do some research on combining intermittent fasting with keto.

    And as I've said on other threads. If this guy or anyone on this sight want to put some money where their mouth is I will put up $1000 to anyone here to prove what I've lost, how I've lost it, and in how long I've lost it. 100% B.S. that you HAVE to be in a caloric deficit to lose weight. Get your body into a FULL time keto adapted state and you will lose weight at an extrodinary rate. And if you want to gain muscle at the same time do that too by working out and making sure you eat at least between .4 to 1 gram of protein a day. I have been doing 5 to 10% carbs, 20 to 25% protein and around 70% good fats per day. Even with my exercise I still am not in a caloric deficit so don't believe everything you read here on this forum cause there is SO MUCH crap I am reading all over the place here. Best thing to do is try it and see what the truth is and if you want any guidance, advice, or info send me a message.

    The power of combining intermittent fasting with keto is unbelievable powerful with fat loss, health, energy, muscle gain etc.. Just do a search online and read of all the people who report the incredible amazing results in their lives from it.

    I do full body composition imaging scans to track my fat % loss and lean muscle mass gains. There is no better way to know for sure what's going on with your fat loss and muscle gains.

    I like your name :)

    Lol thanks. It's the name of my boat and my business. If you can dream it then you can do it. :smile:
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