Want to try Keto diet

You can add me I’ve been doing keto for two months now and I always post my food public

I love keto! Down 30lbs so far. @Burton_Bmc is totally correct ... and besides after the first couple weeks you wont want to binge anyway. The cravings go away! I learned by books, your tube... Dr. Berry, Dr Fung, Dr Berg, Shawn Mynar (podcast) ... so many resources out there that are legit....

dariusshaw wrote: »

Burton_Bmc wrote: »

Hi Darius, I follow the Keto lifestyle, It made me lose weight, got me more stamina due to my addiction to run, overall I am a more happy person. Though, if you follow Keto, you need to log also, and binging is over. First, you need to get rid of all what is "bad" in your cupboard and buy the healthy ingredients which you allow to make the most delicious meal. If you google recipes keto, numerous sites will pop-up. Adding movement like walk to your lifestyle, and you will shed the unwanted fat like crazy. I never was a big guy, my heaviest I was 219 pounds for a 6"3 guy., at the moment I am still 6"3 and 163 pounds. My friends call me scrawny Feel free to ask for advice, good luck.

Oh I thought keto diet was something I had to buy like a program or something. So I just google keto recipes and that’s it ?

No, keto is about your macro distribution. You would keep your carbs below a certain number. I don't do keto, so I don't want to give you an incorrect number. Join that Low Carber group linked above and they should have more specific info in there. Keto is a way of eating, that for some people makes it easier for them to stick to their calorie goal.

I’m 21 and I have been on Keto for a little over 3 months now. Coming from someone who over portioned food her whole life and loves sweets im 41lbs down so far and keto has been one of the only diets I actually enjoy sticking to and following. It helps a lot because it makes it clear pretty much what you can and can’t eat, which helps prevent me from digging into the wrong food and leading to any binges. Its great for jumpstarting weight loss and leaning out your body. My advice is to do research on what foods you can and cannot have along with some recipes before jumping in to avoid any confusion or frustration, because the first week or two of the diet may result in “keto flu”, causing fatigue and irriatability. Once you get through it your body will be transitioned into ketosis and you’ll start feeling great. If youre like me you’ll get to the point where theres no desire to cheat or binge. A simple google search of “keto foods” will bring up charts that pretty much show you whats ideal for every category in the food pryamid. There’s plenty of keto options or substitutes for a lot of foods that make it seem like its not even a diet or that its too good to be true haha. I went into the keto diet cold turkey and made the strict changes overnight, along with including intermittent fasting (an eating window of 12pm-7pm). I would advise to start with keto and if desired, to begin the intermittent fasting about 2 weeks into the diet to make a healthier transition. Wishing you the best on your journey!

You don't have to buy a program or hire a coach if you think you can do it will forum support. There are groups here that support keto and larger more active keto forums elsewhere (PM me and I'll point you that way). There are also several podcasts on the topic (my favorite ones are 2 Keto Dudes, Ketovangelist, Keto Talk with Jimmy Moore and Dr Will Cole). There are several books on the topic as well. I can give you some titles if you're wanting to deep dive.

Atkins is probably the easiest plan to find. His phase 1/Induction is ketogenic. Phase 2 is more low carb high fat but can still be keto depending on what foods you eat.

Keto is usually under 20-50g of carbs which is often 5-10% of your macros. That's the main thing. Good luck.