Keto - Low Carb, Brothers and Sisters

Jasonhannen
Jasonhannen Posts: 32
edited December 18 in Introduce Yourself
Hey People

I'm two weeks into a Keto Diet and totally motivated to achieve my goals now I have found Keto. Nutrition was a struggle to get right but Keto is putting me back in control.

I'm interested in other Keto sisters and brothers so I can check your food diary for inspiration ask for tips etc.

About me in three words - Married, English, Kind

If you want to hit me up with an add / offer advice / criticise then feel free, my door is open.

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  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    Well thank god this isn't a popularity contest, my confidence would have taken a battering.
  • kathyc609
    kathyc609 Posts: 258 Member
    : ) sent u a friend request!
  • pixelberry
    pixelberry Posts: 167 Member
    Sent you a request, also back to low-carbing since January 2, 2012.
  • GPSHEALTHCOACHING
    GPSHEALTHCOACHING Posts: 497 Member
    About a week into low carb. I have about 40 lbs to lose.

    Friend request sent.
  • onedayillbeamilf
    onedayillbeamilf Posts: 966 Member
    ....nevermind...
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    About a week into low carb. I have about 40 lbs to lose.

    Friend request sent.

    Thanks Low-carb sister, I'm 3 weeks in so just out the starting blocks like you :)
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    : ) sent u a friend request!

    I am mighty impressed with your ticker :) thanks for the add
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    Sent you a request, also back to low-carbing since January 2, 2012.

    Cheers sister, Hope you dont me checking your food diary for inspiration :)
  • GPSHEALTHCOACHING
    GPSHEALTHCOACHING Posts: 497 Member
    Does it get easier? Having a ZERO ENERGY day!!! Maybe need to have a higher carb day SOON!!!!
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    plenty of us low-carbers around (though I just upped mine a bit this week), also check out one of our groups:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-group

    Welcome!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Does it get easier? Having a ZERO ENERGY day!!! Maybe need to have a higher carb day SOON!!!!

    Just curious.....but if you have no energy why not eat some carbs...Several studiies have shown there is no long term difference in fat loss between low carb/high carb diets in healthy individuals? The loss up from in low carb diets is due to decreased fluid retention/glycogen....
  • roachhaley
    roachhaley Posts: 978 Member
    Does it get easier? Having a ZERO ENERGY day!!! Maybe need to have a higher carb day SOON!!!!

    Just curious.....but if you have no energy why not eat some carbs...Several studiies have shown there is no long term difference in fat loss between low carb/high carb diets in healthy individuals? The loss up from in low carb diets is due to decreased fluid retention/glycogen....

    ^^ This
  • RachelsReboot
    RachelsReboot Posts: 569 Member
    Does it get easier? Having a ZERO ENERGY day!!! Maybe need to have a higher carb day SOON!!!!

    Just curious.....but if you have no energy why not eat some carbs...Several studiies have shown there is no long term difference in fat loss between low carb/high carb diets in healthy individuals? The loss up from in low carb diets is due to decreased fluid retention/glycogen....

    Yep, I've lost 175lbs of water weight! Keto-low carb is great. You probably didn't get any responses because people like the two low carb haters don't know how to keep their noses out of a post that is specifically asking for support from Keto/low carbers they kind of keep us from even posting because it's exhausting to have to defend your way of life to people who think they have it all figured out. I sent you a friend request. My diary is open, just ignore my cheat day and my date night! LOL
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    Does it get easier? Having a ZERO ENERGY day!!! Maybe need to have a higher carb day SOON!!!!

    Just curious.....but if you have no energy why not eat some carbs...Several studiies have shown there is no long term difference in fat loss between low carb/high carb diets in healthy individuals? The loss up from in low carb diets is due to decreased fluid retention/glycogen....

    You keep doing what you're doing. Interesting that when I went Primal I lost 4% body fat in no time - with less exercise and no LBM loss. I guess that was from the water loss/glycogen depletion (and the reason carbs cause water retention? They inhibit sodium excretion in the kidneys. The body retains water to "balance out"). I also lost water weight the first six months following the calorie-restricted SAD. And why would I want to eat huge amounts of a macronutrient that makes my body retain water that it doesn't need to be holding onto. I no longer have TOM water gain either. (or a bloated belly; or IBS, eczema, hiatal hernia, cavities and breaking teeth, daytime sleepiness, etc. Wow, I could go on).
    It does get easier. It takes a little time for your body to figure out that it already has something other than sugar to burn. It's used to that immediate fuel every few hours. Remember what you are doing is for your long-term health, not short-term weight loss.

    If you feel like upping the carbs a bit go for berries or a sweet potato. Throw some full-fat cream on the berries or pastured butter on the sweet potato. Fat slows down the blood sugar response.
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    Does it get easier? Having a ZERO ENERGY day!!! Maybe need to have a higher carb day SOON!!!!

    The first time i tried low carbs I was over exercising and not getting enough fats = Fail

    This time I feel great and I am losing Body Fat .

    You can carb up 1 hour before exercise or carb up once a week (the latter works for me)

    I am keeping a diary of my experience if you want to check it out http://www.jefit.com/forum/showthread.php?14657-Jasons-Keto-Journal/page5

    I did read that some people take 3 weeks to adjust to low carbs, If I were you I would persist 21 days is not a long time.

    Also make sure you are getting enough fats in your daily intake.

    I read to a common reason for low carb diet failure is not enough fats.
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    plenty of us low-carbers around (though I just upped mine a bit this week), also check out one of our groups:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-group

    Welcome!

    why thank you :) I have joined the group
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    You keep doing what you're doing. Interesting that when I went Primal I lost 4% body fat in no time - with less exercise and no LBM loss. I guess that was from the water loss/glycogen depletion (and the reason carbs cause water retention? They inhibit sodium excretion in the kidneys. The body retains water to "balance out"). I also lost water weight the first six months following the calorie-restricted SAD. And why would I want to eat huge amounts of a macronutrient that makes my body retain water that it doesn't need to be holding onto. I no longer have TOM water gain either. (or a bloated belly; or IBS, eczema, hiatal hernia, cavities and breaking teeth, daytime sleepiness, etc. Wow, I could go on).
    It does get easier. It takes a little time for your body to figure out that it already has something other than sugar to burn. It's used to that immediate fuel every few hours. Remember what you are doing is for your long-term health, not short-term weight loss.

    If you feel like upping the carbs a bit go for berries or a sweet potato. Throw some full-fat cream on the berries or pastured butter on the sweet potato. Fat slows down the blood sugar response.
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    thanks for the Friend request and message :)
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member

    The first time i tried low carbs I was over exercising and not getting enough fats = Fail

    Out of curiosity, how much fat (g or %) are we talking? I think I've been having the same issue (I play rugby), that is why I've upped my carbs a bit this week.
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32

    The first time i tried low carbs I was over exercising and not getting enough fats = Fail

    Out of curiosity, how much fat (g or %) are we talking? I think I've been having the same issue (I play rugby), that is why I've upped my carbs a bit this week.

    I was winging it on low carbs, low fat, high protein, I didn't track my calories and use to run 10km in an hour 4 times a week, I was exhausted, had bad skin felt tired and miserable. this is probably typical of a low carb / Keto fail

    It's only now I have calculated my macro's and made the minor adjustments based on results that its working well for me.

    Sorry I cannot tell you how wrong my Macro's were because I never understood or tracked them when I failed.

    I am currently on a 65% Fat 35% protein 5% carbs and go over my allowance by as much as 500 calories on workout days

    Calories Fat Protein Carbs
    Daily Goal 2,000 144g 150g 25g
  • kathyc609
    kathyc609 Posts: 258 Member
    [/quote]

    Just curious.....but if you have no energy why not eat some carbs...Several studiies have shown there is no long term difference in fat loss between low carb/high carb diets in healthy individuals? The loss up from in low carb diets is due to decreased fluid retention/glycogen....
    [/quote]

    Yep, I've lost 175lbs of water weight! Keto-low carb is great. You probably didn't get any responses because people like the two low carb haters don't know how to keep their noses out of a post that is specifically asking for support from Keto/low carbers they kind of keep us from even posting because it's exhausting to have to defend your way of life to people who think they have it all figured out. I sent you a friend request. My diary is open, just ignore my cheat day and my date night! LOL



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    that is a lot of water weight!

    congrats on your loss and i agree -- keto-low carb isgreat. I am 6 months on it 75 pounds gone and have never felt better
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I have no issue at all with people who want to do it.......This person did not seem too thrilled with the way their body feels on no/low carb. Everyone has to find what works for them. If you are most comfortable with no carb go for it. I'm not bashing your choice.
    Does it get easier? Having a ZERO ENERGY day!!! Maybe need to have a higher carb day SOON!!!!

    Just curious.....but if you have no energy why not eat some carbs...Several studiies have shown there is no long term difference in fat loss between low carb/high carb diets in healthy individuals? The loss up from in low carb diets is due to decreased fluid retention/glycogen....


    Yep, I've lost 175lbs of water weight! Keto-low carb is great. You probably didn't get any responses because people like the two low carb haters don't know how to keep their noses out of a post that is specifically asking for support from Keto/low carbers they kind of keep us from even posting because it's exhausting to have to defend your way of life to people who think they have it all figured out. I sent you a friend request. My diary is open, just ignore my cheat day and my date night! LOL
  • VenomousDuck
    VenomousDuck Posts: 206
    I am down 82 pounds on my low carb diet!!! YAY!!!!
  • celebrity328
    celebrity328 Posts: 377 Member
    Hi, I am new to this MFP and "keto" I am on day 3 :)

    I am already down 2 pounds and feeling FANTASTIC. I found out that I am IR and the working out like a normal person wasnt working for me. I have so much energy and feel so great I wish I had known about this a long time ago.
  • Jasonhannen
    Jasonhannen Posts: 32
    I am down 82 pounds on my low carb diet!!! YAY!!!!

    Excellent work bro:)
  • chrisfaina
    chrisfaina Posts: 3
    Just started using MFP last week... This is my second go round at keto. Add me!
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