Keto

gcooper7
gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
Anyone else doing the Keto diet? How are your results if you are?
«1345

Replies

  • DANINJ35
    DANINJ35 Posts: 5 Member
    I started yesterday 4/22. So far I feel great and am enjoying the menu planning.
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    Great responses. Thank you everyone. I've been doing this already for 2 months already. I still and I've lost 18 lbs. Seem to be stuck now. Just started working out again. I suffered keto flu I think. But over all I feel good. I was just curious about others success with it.
  • texas_keto_chick
    texas_keto_chick Posts: 7 Member
    I have been on Keto for 3 months with a few slip ups but am down 30lbs.
  • Kirstyjem
    Kirstyjem Posts: 66 Member
    Hey guys, been on Keto for a couple of weeks and doing well for the most part. Still trying to work things out! Anyone feel free to add me :)
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    I've only been at the same weight for a week and a half so I'm not overly concerned yet. I just started working out again so maybe that will help a little.
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    Kirstyjem wrote: »
    Hey guys, been on Keto for a couple of weeks and doing well for the most part. Still trying to work things out! Anyone feel free to add me :)

    The app on my phone won't let me add you. That or I'm just not savvy enough to figure it out. You can add me if you'd like.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    gcooper7 wrote: »
    I've only been at the same weight for a week and a half so I'm not overly concerned yet. I just started working out again so maybe that will help a little.

    Yea, definitely need more time.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    gcooper7 wrote: »
    I've only been at the same weight for a week and a half so I'm not overly concerned yet. I just started working out again so maybe that will help a little.

    TBH, I tend to retain water and glycogen when I start a new workout routine. If could be exercise that slowed your losses. On the bright side, it's just water weight so who cares. ;)
  • slimyouth
    slimyouth Posts: 52 Member
    I did it super strict for 5 weeks and lost 21lbs, I actually got a little bored at the end and struggled for meal ideas so I packed in, had so much more energy from not eating crap plus no alcohol whatsoever though. I did discover a really good you tube channel, headbangers kitchen, tried quiet a few of his recipes, they were really good but I also found it expensive to be on keto!
  • kyliejo83
    kyliejo83 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm trying to track my macros. Is there a setting to show net carbs? At the moment I'm seeing total carbs. So it's throwing my limits out.
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    Steff46 wrote: »

    Thanks I just put in a request to join that group.
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    kyliejo83 wrote: »
    I'm trying to track my macros. Is there a setting to show net carbs? At the moment I'm seeing total carbs. So it's throwing my limits out.

    If there is I can't find it. Maybe with a premium account?
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    slimyouth wrote: »
    I did it super strict for 5 weeks and lost 21lbs, I actually got a little bored at the end and struggled for meal ideas so I packed in, had so much more energy from not eating crap plus no alcohol whatsoever though. I did discover a really good you tube channel, headbangers kitchen, tried quiet a few of his recipes, they were really good but I also found it expensive to be on keto!

    I'll have to check that out.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    gcooper7 wrote: »
    kyliejo83 wrote: »
    I'm trying to track my macros. Is there a setting to show net carbs? At the moment I'm seeing total carbs. So it's throwing my limits out.

    If there is I can't find it. Maybe with a premium account?

    Even with a premium account, you cant do net carbs. I think there is a google chrome add on that can allow it.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    gcooper7 wrote: »
    kyliejo83 wrote: »
    I'm trying to track my macros. Is there a setting to show net carbs? At the moment I'm seeing total carbs. So it's throwing my limits out.

    If there is I can't find it. Maybe with a premium account?

    MFP doesn't offer tracking of net carbohydrates on any version, including premium.
  • dangerousdashie
    dangerousdashie Posts: 119 Member
    edited April 2018
    I have been keto for several years but I have been strict keto for 1.5 years. Strict as in not breaking it for a Birthday party or piece of fruit or whatever. You can gain weight on keto. So, you still have to also count calories on keto. But it’s super satiating. I never feel deprived in a deficit on keto. Make sure you get your magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium or you may feel weak. The transition period can suck but a lot of it is mental.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited April 2018
    kyliejo83 wrote: »
    I'm trying to track my macros. Is there a setting to show net carbs? At the moment I'm seeing total carbs. So it's throwing my limits out.

    There are many user-generated net carb entries. All you have to do is add [name of food] net carbs. Make sure to check the calories against reliable data, though, because calories can be wrong sometimes. Once you establish a good list of recent foods it should get easier.
    17i7k2hei64v.png
    17q9t2lescre.png

    and here is a reliable non-net carb version for comparison
    olget46e6skj.png

  • Howland_Rita
    Howland_Rita Posts: 8 Member
    DANINJ35 wrote: »
    I started yesterday 4/22. So far I feel great and am enjoying the menu planning.

    I just started yesterday 4-26-18 could you tell me what is a menu planning. I need all the help I can get. Thank You
  • dmcnur
    dmcnur Posts: 157 Member
    Started November 1st last year. Very low carb at <20g net a day. To date have lost a little over 58 pounds. I weigh and log everything I eat and am selective about the database entries I use. I do watch calorie consumption but almost never feel hungry and have never been tempted to cheat.
  • ScottW3142
    ScottW3142 Posts: 498 Member
    dmcnur wrote: »
    Started November 1st last year. Very low carb at <20g net a day. To date have lost a little over 58 pounds. I weigh and log everything I eat and am selective about the database entries I use. I do watch calorie consumption but almost never feel hungry and have never been tempted to cheat.

    That's great! I started on 4/13 and have lost 14 pounds. I'm not tired in the afternoon anymore.
  • mollybeszhak920
    mollybeszhak920 Posts: 7 Member
    I just finished my first week and I’m down 10 lbs and 5”. I love the energy and focus I have.
  • KatieeM14
    KatieeM14 Posts: 22 Member
    I did Keto back in January and lost 13 pounds, then life happened and I fell off track (but thankfully didn’t gain any weight back). I recently started it up again a week ago and am down 3 pounds. So far I’m happy.
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    So far after weighing myself today I am down 19 lbs since the end of February. I don't count calories but remain mostly strict with carbs. Once in a while I give myself a "cheat" meal. But I found eating carbs actually makes me sick now so I've limited that even more. I eat way less than I used to be because it doesn't take much to get full and I don't get. Hungry much anymore.
  • gcooper7
    gcooper7 Posts: 146 Member
    Update: I am down 50 lbs since I started back in February. I have not counted any calories besides I a few times. I eat until I am full and if I'm hungry I eat again. I feel more energetic and don't crave anything I used to crave. Definitely going to keep this up.