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amusedmonkey wrote: »
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.Spoiler
and here is a reliable non-net carb version for comparisonSpoiler
Big differences in the Vit A, Vit C, and iron.0 -
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.
Glad you're happy with it! Good when you find something that suits you.2 -
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.
Congrats!
Are you planning to continue once you hit maintenance too? Some do, some don't.1 -
Anyone else doing the Keto diet? How are your results if you are?Anyone else doing the Keto diet? How are your results if you are?Anyone else doing the Keto diet? How are your results if you are?
Solid I would say. From April 11 to now down 57 lbs without excersize.5 -
Congrats!
Are you planning to continue once you hit maintenance too? Some do, some don't.
Yes I am. I like how I feel.2 -
rpmkarting wrote: »
Solid I would say. From April 11 to now down 57 lbs without excersize.
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I did Keto for about 5 months last year and lost 45lbs. I started back on 5/31 and have lost 28lbs since then. I love it. I feel great doing Keto/VLCarbD and plan on continuing not just until all the weight is lost, but indefinitely.5
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Yes and steadily losing , over 3st down , never hungry or craving and loads of energy 👍😊4
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Hey, I just started keto on 8/11. As of this morning I'm down 7.6lbs, all water weight. I'm taking in at least 120oz of water (or Powerade Zero) every day. Keeping my carb count under 20g has been my goal but if I go one or two over I don't stress too much. I've been at a calorie deficit every day since I started and have either hit or come very close to hitting my fat/protein macros. Day 1 I had bulletproof coffee in the morning and didn't really eat at all again until dinner, I did try making half a zucchini into zoodles but I really had no energy so I just tossed a small amount of avocado ranch dressing on it and picked at it for a bit. Day 2 I had a bit more energy and could feel that my joints were less inflamed from fluid retention. Yesterday I had a TON of energy until about 2pm then hit a wall. This morning I'm still feeling a bit physically exhausted but I'm still sticking to it. If anyone on this post wants to be my keto accountability buddy, I'd love to have you around.3
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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.
The best way to do this is change your macros to show Carbs and then Fiber.. You will have to mentally subtract the fiber from the total carbs but it is the easiest way to do it on the non-premium version.1 -
tyrantduck wrote: »Hey, I just started keto on 8/11. As of this morning I'm down 7.6lbs, all water weight. I'm taking in at least 120oz of water (or Powerade Zero) every day. Keeping my carb count under 20g has been my goal but if I go one or two over I don't stress too much. I've been at a calorie deficit every day since I started and have either hit or come very close to hitting my fat/protein macros. Day 1 I had bulletproof coffee in the morning and didn't really eat at all again until dinner, I did try making half a zucchini into zoodles but I really had no energy so I just tossed a small amount of avocado ranch dressing on it and picked at it for a bit. Day 2 I had a bit more energy and could feel that my joints were less inflamed from fluid retention. Yesterday I had a TON of energy until about 2pm then hit a wall. This morning I'm still feeling a bit physically exhausted but I'm still sticking to it. If anyone on this post wants to be my keto accountability buddy, I'd love to have you around.
Your lack of energy could be because you are depleting your sodium levels. Whenever you start, you lose all of that water weight by urinating often. Frequent urination will also flush out sodium. You will need more than just the Powerade. Try to keep your sodium intake at 3-5k daily. Especially in the beginning. One of the ways I do this is by heating water and adding a buillon cube and drinking that once or twice a day depending on how I'm feeling. By increasing your sodium, you should feel an immediate boost in energy.2 -
Thank you for sharing your experience outside of weight loss. I was recently recommended a keto style "diet" for the other health benefits. And have been curious of the feedback from others as to whether or not such an extreme lifestyle change would be worth it the effort.1
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Keto is not like throwing a switch and done. It takes some time to adapt and you may need to tinker around with the mix of carbs, fat and protein. I felt a bit off or sluggish at times but after a month I feel great. Just do't expect instant results other than the rapid water weight reduction.3
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The best way to do this is change your macros to show Carbs and then Fiber.. You will have to mentally subtract the fiber from the total carbs but it is the easiest way to do it on the non-premium version.
Premium doesn't show net carbs either. Net carbs are not required on labels in the US, and so this info is not available in either database as a standard.3 -
I've just started...today!! Any help is appreciated guys...particularly foods which can be made to go...like in the car or going to work etc. Thanks1
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ZeroSugarSte wrote: »I've just started...today!! Any help is appreciated guys...particularly foods which can be made to go...like in the car or going to work etc. Thanks
I never really thought about this but carb less foods seem like they are kind of messy and greasy. Its not like a pack of crackers, fries or a burger. I mean I know it is not possible to eat burger without the bun in a car. I suppose celery with cheese or peanut butter or beef jerky could work. I am a eat breakfast and dinner at the house person and lunch (packed from home) at my desk.0 -
I never really thought about this but carb less foods seem like they are kind of messy and greasy. Its not like a pack of crackers, fries or a burger. I mean I know it is not possible to eat burger without the bun in a car. I suppose celery with cheese or peanut butter or beef jerky could work. I am a eat breakfast and dinner at the house person and lunch (packed from home) at my desk.
I would go with something like energy bars made with almond flour - here's some recipes. Note: I'm not keto but since I have celiac disease, some of the keto bakery-type foods work for me.
eta: https://paleokitchen.tv/blog/easy-ketogenic-energy-bars-paleo-high-fat-low-carb/0 -
tyrantduck wrote: »Hey, I just started keto on 8/11. As of this morning I'm down 7.6lbs, all water weight. I'm taking in at least 120oz of water (or Powerade Zero) every day. Keeping my carb count under 20g has been my goal but if I go one or two over I don't stress too much. I've been at a calorie deficit every day since I started and have either hit or come very close to hitting my fat/protein macros. Day 1 I had bulletproof coffee in the morning and didn't really eat at all again until dinner, I did try making half a zucchini into zoodles but I really had no energy so I just tossed a small amount of avocado ranch dressing on it and picked at it for a bit. Day 2 I had a bit more energy and could feel that my joints were less inflamed from fluid retention. Yesterday I had a TON of energy until about 2pm then hit a wall. This morning I'm still feeling a bit physically exhausted but I'm still sticking to it. If anyone on this post wants to be my keto accountability buddy, I'd love to have you around.
Feel free to send me a friend request0 -
ZeroSugarSte wrote: »I've just started...today!! Any help is appreciated guys...particularly foods which can be made to go...like in the car or going to work etc. Thanks
For me I eat bacon and eggs, I'll go to fast food joints like burger King and get a burger MI us the bun. It's more simple than Complicated to me because I don't try to over think it. Feel. Free to friend request me0 -
I never really thought about this but carb less foods seem like they are kind of messy and greasy. Its not like a pack of crackers, fries or a burger. I mean I know it is not possible to eat burger without the bun in a car. I suppose celery with cheese or peanut butter or beef jerky could work. I am a eat breakfast and dinner at the house person and lunch (packed from home) at my desk.
Careful with beef jerkey.0 -
texas_keto_chick wrote: »I have been on Keto for 3 months with a few slip ups but am down 30lbs.
That's awesome0 -
Congrats!
Are you planning to continue once you hit maintenance too? Some do, some don't.
I plan on continuing even after hitting my goal1 -
rachellep103 wrote: »Thank you for sharing your experience outside of weight loss. I was recently recommended a keto style "diet" for the other health benefits. And have been curious of the feedback from others as to whether or not such an extreme lifestyle change would be worth it the effort.
Perso ally I feel so much better on keto. I feel. More alert and energetic and aside from the weight loss benefits my over all health has been so much better1 -
Anyone else doing the Keto diet? How are your results if you are?
I noticed someone else linked the LC group for you to check out. There's also a keto group. Here's the link to that one: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto
I've lost 92 lbs with Keto/IF in 6.3 months: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10678145/80-pounds-lost-in-21-weeks/p15 -
PaulChasinDreams wrote: »
I noticed someone else linked the LC group for you to check out. There's also a keto group. Here's the link to that one: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1143-keto
I've lost 92 lbs with Keto/IF in 6.3 months: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10678145/80-pounds-lost-in-21-weeks/p1
Thanks!!!!!!1 -
I have being doing it for about 4 months. I also do IF as well. I love it. When I incorporated IF I really started seeing the benefits of keto and IF. Not only have I lost weight but it has taken the pain away in my knee and I have no inflammation.2
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jessykab74 wrote: »I have being doing it for about 4 months. I also do IF as well. I love it. When I incorporated IF I really started seeing the benefits of keto and IF. Not only have I lost weight but it has taken the pain away in my knee and I have no inflammation.
That's great. I've started doing intermittent fasting as well. Mostly without trying. I don't get hungry as much as I used to.0 -
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.
Awesome results. I'm down 51 pounds, but it's taken me just over a year to do it. Hoping to lose 10 or so more.3
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