Keto friends

Ashley010113
Ashley010113 Posts: 5 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Been doing Keto for about 3 weeks, looking for friends to chit chat with and keep me on track! It's been a little rough not knowing anyone else doing it.

Thanks in advance!

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  • geiamarie
    geiamarie Posts: 1 Member
    Hi there! I am starting keto tomorrow! Technically, it’s already tomorrow LOL! I am paring Keto with intermittent fasting. I am going to attempt to have only two meals a day. It has been three weeks for you, how are you coming along? How much weight have you lost? Are you working out at all?
  • lishaagnew
    lishaagnew Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I started Keto about 3 days ago. My stick is already changing colors, it was a nice motivator. I drink Smart Water so I haven't really noticed any symptoms of anything yet, beside the stick changing colors. I plan to work out, I am getting over a foot injury. Hope you guys are having great progress!
  • ccrdragon
    ccrdragon Posts: 3,374 Member
    come join the party:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

    this is a group dedicated to low-carb/keto and is kept friendly and helpful!
  • fitwithin
    fitwithin Posts: 210 Member
    I just started Keto yesterday.
  • lauradlk
    lauradlk Posts: 4 Member
    I startedonday today's is my 4th day and I'm loving it so far
  • haalastar846
    haalastar846 Posts: 30 Member
    I've been attempting to do keto for a few months now. It's really hard to do with kids! I know a lot of people say keto is kid friendly but my pediatrician flat out told me no. So every meal is a struggle. Lol
  • Lbuffo
    Lbuffo Posts: 3 Member
    haalastar846 wrote: »
    I've been attempting to do keto for a few months now. It's really hard to do with kids! I know a lot of people say keto is kid friendly but my pediatrician flat out told me no. So every meal is a struggle. Lol

    Why did the pediatrician tell you no. Keto is great for kids, my son has been for 7 years, he has autism and is a completely different kid now.
  • sandylion
    sandylion Posts: 451 Member
    Hey all, I'm 10 days in and 10lbs down! I'm finally getting over the energy slump and feeling really good. I haven't been peeing on sticks or anything to make sure I'm in ketosis but I'm trying to keep to 20 carbs, so pretty sure I'm there. Its not as hard as I thought, but you definitely have to been in the right mind set to make it happen.
    PS. Made the best chicken drum sticks!! lowcarbyum.com/crispy-oven-baked-chicken-legs/

    So good
  • Misty_1375
    Misty_1375 Posts: 759 Member
    haalastar846 wrote: »
    I've been attempting to do keto for a few months now. It's really hard to do with kids! I know a lot of people say keto is kid friendly but my pediatrician flat out told me no. So every meal is a struggle. Lol

    If you have Netflix you should watch "The Magic Pill". It is a real eye opener.
  • Misty_1375
    Misty_1375 Posts: 759 Member
    Keto here for over 7 months. I can say it is now a lifestyle for me. I don't consider this a diet, this is my new life.
  • ktgonka
    ktgonka Posts: 5 Member
    Misty_1375 wrote: »
    Keto here for over 7 months. I can say it is now a lifestyle for me. I don't consider this a diet, this is my new life.
    I’m about 5 weeks into the Keto diet and have hit an annoying stall for the last two weeks....did you experience this at any point!?
  • brendamelius13
    brendamelius13 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello Everyone! I am new to MFP and have been working my way to a stricter Keto for about 6 weeks. I am down 8 pounds so far and enjoying cooking new recipes.
  • kevinchand75
    kevinchand75 Posts: 1 Member
    I started on Keto on the 23rd of February and have lost 13kgs so far. Been on a plateau for a few weeks now trying to break past the 115kg mark but finding it very hard.
  • lauradlk
    lauradlk Posts: 4 Member
    Very new to keto and I'm still trying to learn what I can eat.
    If the ingredients list sugar alcohol can I eat it ?
  • qweck3
    qweck3 Posts: 346 Member
    I'm a full week in and dropped 7 pounds in a week. Small keto flu symptoms but nothing major. I think its more related with my body getting accustom the my new blood sugar levels. Now averaging a 90 instead of 125. I've found cooking keto meals and staying within 20 net carbs to be super easy. I've stuck to my Yoga but stopped doing Crossfit as my body adjust. The energy has been middle of the road. Sometimes I can run through a wall other times I want to sleep.
  • Misty_1375
    Misty_1375 Posts: 759 Member
    ktgonka wrote: »
    Misty_1375 wrote: »
    Keto here for over 7 months. I can say it is now a lifestyle for me. I don't consider this a diet, this is my new life.
    I’m about 5 weeks into the Keto diet and have hit an annoying stall for the last two weeks....did you experience this at any point!?

    It’s normal to hit a stall. I did. Lasted for a couple weeks. Just push on. Ensure to get in your water and make sure to keep your electrolytes balanced and make sure to get your protein in daily. Also make sure there hasn’t been some sugar snuck in on something you’ve eaten. There’s tons of annoying littlest names for sugar.
  • mariketo
    mariketo Posts: 4 Member
    edited July 2018
    Hi everyone! Today marks 2 weeks on Keto. I am doing this as a lifestyle change because diabetes runs in my family. I had gestational diabetes and most gut wrenching my dad died from it. The hardest thing for me is drinking water and I know that’s what is causing my fatigue. Ugh! Nice to cyber meet all of y’all. -Mari, Houston TX
  • haalastar846
    haalastar846 Posts: 30 Member
    Lbuffo wrote: »
    haalastar846 wrote: »
    I've been attempting to do keto for a few months now. It's really hard to do with kids! I know a lot of people say keto is kid friendly but my pediatrician flat out told me no. So every meal is a struggle. Lol

    Why did the pediatrician tell you no. Keto is great for kids, my son has been for 7 years, he has autism and is a completely different kid now.

    My pediatrician told me because they have very high metabolisms and have a little trouble gaining weight bas they grow that they need the carbs to help with gaining the weight.
  • crackieQueen
    crackieQueen Posts: 1 Member
    What’s keto?? Really trying to loose weight (:
  • fairyphaze
    fairyphaze Posts: 9 Member
    mariketo wrote: »
    Hi everyone! Today marks 2 weeks on Keto. I am doing this as a lifestyle change because diabetes runs in my family. I had gestational diabetes and most gut wrenching my dad died from it. The hardest thing for me is drinking water and I know that’s what is causing my fatigue. Ugh! Nice to cyber meet all of y’all. -Mari, Houston TX

    I found it’s super easy to get my water (and electrolytes) in by drinking sparkling water n adding a squirt of Mio water enhancer w electrolytes. Hope this helps!
  • purplerose22603
    purplerose22603 Posts: 4 Member
    edited July 2018
    crackieQueen wrote: »
    What’s keto?? Really trying to loose weight (:

    Keto is the ketogentic diet. It is a high healthy fat, moderate protein, and low carbs. It is a lifestyle change not really a diet. It starts changing your body way of burning fuel from carbs to fat. There is tons of information on the internet and Facebook groups. Please whatever you do, don't pay for meal plans or supplements that aren't necessary. It will take a while and information can be confusing at times due to the large amount out there. Please feel free to friend me on here or Facebook at Erica Eppler Miller. I have been doing this for 4 months with wonderful results.
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  • Misty_1375
    Misty_1375 Posts: 759 Member
    crackieQueen wrote: »
    What’s keto?? Really trying to loose weight (:

    Keto is something you really need to research before doing. In all honesty it shouldn’t be considered a “diet” but a lifestyle change. There is a lot of planning/cooking that goes along with this way of eating. Lots of prep work. This way of eating isn’t something you rush into.
  • beachbumdoug
    beachbumdoug Posts: 171 Member
    hello, just starting this keto diet.. trying my best to lean as i go.. so far i find the food choices pretty good.
  • Latucker21
    Latucker21 Posts: 126 Member
    I've been on Keto since January - down 47 lbs. The scale has stalled a little lately, but I admit I've gone over carbs and slightly over calories a few times. Nothing too bad - still losing inches and finding the occasional "new" piece of clothing in my closet. And seriously feeling overall amazing! Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • Stephiesjourney
    Stephiesjourney Posts: 45 Member
    Ill send you a request. Ive been doing it about 3 werks. Learning, trial and error.
  • Matdubya
    Matdubya Posts: 12 Member
    I've been doing Keto along with Intermitten Fasting and exercise for about a week now. Down 14lbs so far; so seeing good results. Wasn't too bad after the first 4 days. Now I am hardly hungry ever, I've heard of people doing fasts for several days and pretty much dismissed that as not possible. now its not too far away.
  • kelleyhelm1
    kelleyhelm1 Posts: 80 Member
    i have been thinking of starting keto. i seriously crave carbs ALL THE TIME but am trying to move away from them and find alternatives. i found cabbage works really well.

    i see a few people talking about meters or testing. Does that help or does it get in the way like weighing yourself daily? are there specific meters for this diet?
    how is working out on this diet? does it change anything?
    any and all advice is welcome.
  • MotherTruckerKeto
    MotherTruckerKeto Posts: 57 Member
    If you have Netflix you should watch "The Magic Pill". It is a real eye opener.

    Great documentary, it caused me to change.

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