Anyone actually losing weight on Keto?
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zeejane03, How old are you, if you don't mind me asking?0
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linochka1969 wrote: »I am 5,4 and as of this morning 157.5 ( last Saturday & Sunday I was 155). I have been using food scale for foods like cheese, keto butter, proteins, avocado, nuts) etc. No I have never used weight in trending app
Definitely look into a trending app, if you have an android phone it's Libra, or Happy Scale for iphone.
One thing to also keep in mind is that your weight is going to fluctuate daily, due to all sorts of things, not fat related. Things like sodium intake, digestion timing, bowel movements, hormones etc. That's why a trending app, or just looking at your first weigh-in of the month and then comparing it to your last weigh-in of the month, will give you a better idea of where you're actually at.
Good job on using a food scale-this is such a helpful tool for knowing what actual portion sizes are. I'm a few years into maintenance and mine is still on my counter and I spot check things throughout the week on it
eta: one more thing that could affect the scale short term-if you've started a new fitness routine or increased your current one, you could see an up-tick, due to water retention. It's temporary and will disappear over time.
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Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you1
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linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
I know there's quite a few women on the forums who've lost the extra weight at an older age, hopefully some of them will chime in and give you some suggestion 2 -
Each of us is different. I'm not a fan of Keto for my body. I felt deprived and eventually resentful.
Friends of mine have a had varying degrees of success, from amazing to just okay. I think it depends upon how strictly you are following the eating plan and quality of calories.
I disagree with the adage, "a calorie is a calorie." "Garbage in, garbage out," is the more accurate adage I follow. Positive mindset, clearly visualizing how I will look and feel, minimizing sugars and overly processed foods (all food is processed unless you're doing your own growing and harvesting/butchering), and consuming 10-16 servings of non-starchy vegetables, 3-5 servings of lean protein, and 2-3 servings of whole food fats each day.
I'm 54, 5' 3.5" tall, 130.0 lbs with 15 more to release.8 -
Anybody? Sure. I'm one of them. 11 days in, 11 lb lost. Most of those are water, some are fat. I know because I'm excreting ketones, which are a derivative of fat metabolism. I'm 56.1
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Hopefully so, but are you , yourself on Keto as well or just watching macros?
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I think three weeks is plenty of time, if keto isn't making you feel better or making weight loss easier, then it's probably not for you.
I don't think keto really causes greater weight loss directly. It seems to me more that it helps with other issues that make weight loss difficult. Maybe you don't have any of those other issues.
It's a bit odd to me that you didn't drop water weight initially. Were you on a very low calorie diet before starting keto?0 -
Nope, before starting Keto I was on vacation in Europe eating fabulous food in Spain and not so fabulous in London however walking a lot . I am not just on Keto I am in ketosis ( according to ketosis strips) and nothing much happening
Also with Keto, are we counting net carbs or just carbs?
And for the life of me what do I use to send a respond to the specific comment ?
all I see are these
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linochka1969 wrote: »Nope, before starting Keto I was on vacation in Europe eating fabulous food in Spain and not so fabulous in London however walking a lot . I am not just on Keto I am in ketosis ( according to ketosis strips) and nothing much happening
Also with Keto, are we counting net carbs or just carbs?
And for the life of me what do I use to send a respond to the specific comment ?
all I see are these
January 31, 2019 1:26PM Flag Quote · Insightful Inspiring Like Woo Hug
It's the Quote button.0 -
linochka1969 wrote: »Nope, before starting Keto I was on vacation in Europe eating fabulous food in Spain and not so fabulous in London however walking a lot . I am not just on Keto I am in ketosis ( according to ketosis strips) and nothing much happening
Also with Keto, are we counting net carbs or just carbs?
And for the life of me what do I use to send a respond to the specific comment ?
all I see are these
January 31, 2019 1:26PM Flag Quote · Insightful Inspiring Like Woo Hug
It's the Quote button.
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I've been keto a few years. I lost with it and maintained with it. Haven't gained with it yet, but I'm good at that when I increase carbs.
I lost around 30-40 lbs. I'm now 45, and 5'8".linochka1969 wrote: »Nope, before starting Keto I was on vacation in Europe eating fabulous food in Spain and not so fabulous in London however walking a lot . I am not just on Keto I am in ketosis ( according to ketosis strips) and nothing much happening
Also with Keto, are we counting net carbs or just carbs?
And for the life of me what do I use to send a respond to the specific comment ?
all I see are these
January 31, 2019 1:26PM Flag Quote · Insightful Inspiring Like Woo Hug
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linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
Also, what's your goal weight?0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
Also, what's your goal weight?
My goal weight is to be around 138-140 so I need another 18 lbs at least.
I opened it
Thank you
ES
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linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
Keto's benefit as far as weight loss is concerned is that for some people fat is highly satiating, so it's easier for them to stick to their calorie goal. You will lose weight based on your calorie deficit first and foremost.
If you only have 20 lbs to lose, you should be set to no more than 1 lb per week. I was 42 when I lost 20 lbs, I just counted calories and tried to get more protein (as I personally find protein & fiber fill me up, fat doesn't). When you are trying to lose a small amount of weight, it's really easy for those small losses to hide behind water weight fluctuations on the scale, so you have to be patient and not expect to see a loss every week!
Check out these posts when you get a chance, they might help too (whether you are doing keto or not)
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p12 -
linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
Keto's benefit as far as weight loss is concerned is that for some people fat is highly satiating, so it's easier for them to stick to their calorie goal. You will lose weight based on your calorie deficit first and foremost.
If you only have 20 lbs to lose, you should be set to no more than 1 lb per week. I was 42 when I lost 20 lbs, I just counted calories and tried to get more protein (as I personally find protein & fiber fill me up, fat doesn't). When you are trying to lose a small amount of weight, it's really easy for those small losses to hide behind water weight fluctuations on the scale, so you have to be patient and not expect to see a loss every week!
Check out these posts when you get a chance, they might help too (whether you are doing keto or not)
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
Thank you, I will check it out1 -
linochka1969 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
Also, what's your goal weight?
My goal weight is to be around 138-140 so I need another 18 lbs at least.
I opened it
Thank you
ES
Did you make these entries yourself or did you use someone else's entries from the database?- Produce - Zucchini Sauteed In Olive Oil, 1 cup cooked
- Homemade - Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
Since oil is calorie dense, you really should get a weight on it and log that separately. I like to weigh things like oil and peanut butter by zeroing the container on the scale. After using the amount I want the negative number is the grams used.
For "Perfect Keto - Nut Butter, 1 tbs" did you actually use tbs or weigh it out and just use the tbs entry? I can make a heck of a lot of nut butter fit in a tbs and my consumption has really slowed since I got a food scale and could no longer deceive myself about how much I was eating
I just looked at two days - look for potential logging errors like these to see if you are eating more than you think.3 -
Unfortunately, even if I eat more then I think it is not more then 50 calorieskshama2001 wrote: »linochka1969 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
Also, what's your goal weight?
My goal weight is to be around 138-140 so I need another 18 lbs at least.
I opened it
Thank you
ES
Did you make these entries yourself or did you use someone else's entries from the database?- Produce - Zucchini Sauteed In Olive Oil, 1 cup cooked
- Homemade - Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
The way I log depends on the type of food. For example Zucchini Sauteed In Olive Oil, 1 cup cooked , i looked up the carbs and calories in zucchini and olive oil , and based on the estimate I record my entries always bumping up by about 15% from what I think it really is ( look for estimated entry from someone else) . Even if I missed 10 cals on zucchini or lettuce , it will not not going to make a difference.
Since oil is calorie dense, you really should get a weight on it and log that separately. I like to weigh things like oil and peanut butter by zeroing the container on the scale. After using the amount I want the negative number is the grams used.
For "Perfect Keto - Nut Butter, 1 tbs" did you actually use tbs or weigh it out and just use the tbs entry? I can make a heck of a lot of nut butter fit in a tbs and my consumption has really slowed since I got a food scale and could no longer deceive myself about how much I was eating
I have been using food scale for about 9 years now, so if I do weight my nuts, avocados, proteins, cheeses, and other higher calorie foods. So I do weight nut butter accurately Many years ago I decided to weight a 1/2 cup of ice cream on the scale and to my surprise I have learned that I can fit 1/2 cup of ice cream on a table spoon ( big scoop of course)
I just looked at two days - look for potential logging errors like these to see if you are eating more than you think.
I lost over 33 lbs here on MFP over the course of 6-7 months 7 years ago without following atkins or Keto diet
Now I have eliminated carbs and nothing really happening , that is the reason I was asking people Keto diet here
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linochka1969 wrote: »
Unfortunately, even if I eat more then I think it is not more then 50 calorieskshama2001 wrote: »linochka1969 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »linochka1969 wrote: »Back 7 years ago I lost 33 lbs just keeping the calorie count and exercising without limiting carbs, I kept for a couple of years but then picked about 10 back. I know that with age it gets very challenging but I didn't realize it will be that changeling. I am questioning why can I not eat a piece of dark chocolate with my coffee if keto is not working for me? I am simply annoyed where I though I was going double force ( staying under 1250 and keeping carbs) but doesn't seem it is really doing anything I will download the app , thank you
There are mistakes that people commonly make that cause them to not lose weight that we might be able to spot if you change your Diary Sharing settings to Public: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
Also, what's your goal weight?
My goal weight is to be around 138-140 so I need another 18 lbs at least.
I opened it
Thank you
ES
Did you make these entries yourself or did you use someone else's entries from the database?- Produce - Zucchini Sauteed In Olive Oil, 1 cup cooked
- Homemade - Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
The way I log depends on the type of food. For example Zucchini Sauteed In Olive Oil, 1 cup cooked , i looked up the carbs and calories in zucchini and olive oil , and based on the estimate I record my entries always bumping up by about 15% from what I think it really is ( look for estimated entry from someone else) . Even if I missed 10 cals on zucchini or lettuce , it will not not going to make a difference.
Since oil is calorie dense, you really should get a weight on it and log that separately. I like to weigh things like oil and peanut butter by zeroing the container on the scale. After using the amount I want the negative number is the grams used.
For "Perfect Keto - Nut Butter, 1 tbs" did you actually use tbs or weigh it out and just use the tbs entry? I can make a heck of a lot of nut butter fit in a tbs and my consumption has really slowed since I got a food scale and could no longer deceive myself about how much I was eating
I have been using food scale for about 9 years now, so if I do weight my nuts, avocados, proteins, cheeses, and other higher calorie foods. So I do weight nut butter accurately Many years ago I decided to weight a 1/2 cup of ice cream on the scale and to my surprise I have learned that I can fit 1/2 cup of ice cream on a table spoon ( big scoop of course)
I just looked at two days - look for potential logging errors like these to see if you are eating more than you think.
I lost over 33 lbs here on MFP over the course of 6-7 months 7 years ago without following atkins or Keto diet
Now I have eliminated carbs and nothing really happening , that is the reason I was asking people Keto diet here
What did you do that caused this success 7 years ago? Why are you looking for a different plan this time? Once you lose the weight you have to do a different plan to maintain the weight that you want to stay on.
and, now that you are back after 7 years , did you look at the sticky posts at the top of the forums that provide all kinds of starter helpful links? Your various comments suggest there are some areas where you would benefit with additional information as you try to make the right decisions for yourself.
Good luck
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chris02jaliyah wrote: »I’ll make sure to keep my menstral cycle in mind. I’ll avoid weighing myself during this time to avoid discouragement.
bcgirl1963 good luck on the Keto diet. It’s easier to follow than I thought it would be.
I think there are also some apps that use a rolling average to help lessen the effect of weight fluctuations. I forgot the name. I'm sure someone here will know what I'm talking about.0 -
linochka1969 wrote: »Nope, before starting Keto I was on vacation in Europe eating fabulous food in Spain and not so fabulous in London however walking a lot . I am not just on Keto I am in ketosis ( according to ketosis strips) and nothing much happening
Also with Keto, are we counting net carbs or just carbs?
Okay, keto is notorious for causing hella water loss at first. Even that didn't happen with you. That's odd.
How are you feeling otherwise? Have you been to the doctor for a check up lately?
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linochka1969 wrote: »Nope, before starting Keto I was on vacation in Europe eating fabulous food in Spain and not so fabulous in London however walking a lot . I am not just on Keto I am in ketosis ( according to ketosis strips) and nothing much happening
Also with Keto, are we counting net carbs or just carbs?
Okay, keto is notorious for causing hella water loss at first. Even that didn't happen with you. That's odd.
How are you feeling otherwise? Have you been to the doctor for a check up lately?
You count net carbs. You don't count fiber.
Nope, no water loss I think. I stay under 1250 calories daily, I count net carbs ( ketosis stick stays from dark purple to medium 6 days a week) however I fluctuate between 155 and 158. I allow myself 2 drinks on Saturday of no carb drink ( dry martini ) and that is the only thing I allow myself outside of the diet . I went to the gym twice last week. I was 157.5 yesterday and I am 158 today. I am like clueless and extremely frustrated as I know I burn more calories then i eat
I did make an appointment to see my physician in 2 weeks for a yearly physical and run some tests
In the past, I counted calories and exercised , I ate carbs in moderation, I did exercise rather often and more vigorous, but I also used increased calories intake accordingly not to starve my body .
Now I would have understood, if I lost 7-10 lbs just keeping the diet and then plateaued without much exercise but I cannot loose basically nothing0 -
Those who actually make sure they are meeting their electrolyte needs do not lose noticeable water weight. It's mainly those who are not getting enough sodium who experience this4
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@chris02jaliyah I did not lose even one pound until day 45 then when on to lose 50 pounds without planning to do so over the first year and have maintained that lose for over three years now with my health markers all improving. Only rule I know is to not eat over 50 grams of carbs in one day. Best of success.0
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I tried Keto in December, tracking on MFP and found the 20 net carbs to be very challenging. I did lose some weight but the lifestyle was just not for me. I guess I need to eat fruit like bananas, apples and oranges which are not allowed. I did not feel well and stopped, I kept half the weight off. I'm trying a no-name diet now with 15% carbs, 55% fat and 30% protein. I am not sure if the fat protein ratio will make a difference. Like others said, it's calories. However - sugar, flour, etc spikes my insulin and makes me overeat. So I think that is how a low carb diet works. No one is going to eat a whole bag of avocados.
BTW, I'm 46 and yes, it is very difficult to lose weight just by "being good" and clean eating.1 -
smcgrath45 wrote: »I tried Keto in December, tracking on MFP and found the 20 net carbs to be very challenging. I did lose some weight but the lifestyle was just not for me. I guess I need to eat fruit like bananas, apples and oranges which are not allowed. I did not feel well and stopped, I kept half the weight off. I'm trying a no-name diet now with 15% carbs, 55% fat and 30% protein. I am not sure if the fat protein ratio will make a difference. Like others said, it's calories. However - sugar, flour, etc spikes my insulin and makes me overeat. So I think that is how a low carb diet works. No one is going to eat a whole bag of avocados.
BTW, I'm 46 and yes, it is very difficult to lose weight just by "being good" and clean eating.
Older and shorter, and all I can say is that being accurate and conscientiously compensating for any age-related slow down in daily activity go a long way towards making weight loss just as easy as it ever was.
Read the forum stickies in the general diet section for tips on how to log accurately. Once you have accurate logging down, weight loss becomes so much easier!
Honestly, when I first started, I thought, from past experience and difficulty losing weight, that I'd never get down to a reasonable weight. I picked a still overweight goal weight because it was the lowest I'd ever been as an adult and crossed my fingers and thought maybe.
I breezed through that goal, and kept lowering that goal weight. I kept lowering that goal weight and now weigh 15 pounds less than I did when I was in 8th grade, which was 43 years ago.1 -
You wanna see how much weight can fluctuate? Weigh yourself, then drink 24 Oz of water, then weigh yourself. You should weigh roughly 2 lbs more.
You need to consume less calories than you burn to lose weight, but weight isn't just "body fat", it's total weight.1
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