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Since the original poster is asking whether I had success on keto, and not "what is the popular science on keto and weight loss", my answer is yes I did. I lost 55 pounds in 3 - 4 months on a low/no carb diet, and subsequently, another 20 pounds in 3 months. I leaned almost exclusively on meat/fish/eggs/cheese with…

Success for me. Lost about 55 lbs in 3 - 4 months and another 20 in another run of 3 months. My two pieces of advice are: 1) find enough low/no carb foods that will keep you satisfied for that period of time (i.e., don't get bored of the same couple things over and over); and 2) don't get caught off-guard with nothing to…

I would suggest you investigate a few different yoga studios and styles to see if you even like it. If you do, then I would presume that calorie burn will not be significant and decide if you want the ancillary benefits. For what its worth, I do vinyasa yoga 6 days a week. Its as intensive or relaxed as you want it to be…

I have had success on a no/low-carb diet losing bulk weight (70+ lbs), a high protein diet to transition from remaining fat to lean muscle, and then tracking cals/protein/carbs/fats for ongoing maintenance/slight loss. I know everyone will say that nothing matters but to count calories, but you asked what worked for me,…

A pound of each weighs the same, but fat takes up more space than muscle. One option if you're asking these questions and can't tell for yourself through observation is to find a gym, weight loss shop, or other provider who might have a measurement system (like DEXA, InBody, etc) to distinguish between fat, lean, and water…

I eat 250 - 400 cals each @ 7am, 11am, 3pm, 6:30pm, 9:30pm. I might eat an apple or a hard-boiled egg in between one meal if I get unusually hungry. 1650 total is my goal and I exercise daily.

My advice is not related to what you eat since you're getting plenty of that. Rather, its a) find a good number of things you like that fit in your diet and that you can live with for a couple months (i.e. better make sure you don't get bored) and b) never let your supplies run low so that you aren't caught somewhere…

I think the answer is - its up to you. I think you need to compare your real-life experience (i.e. weight loss/gain) with your (total cals eaten - cals burned during exercise) and see if they are consistent. If they're not, pick one side of that formula and tweak it until everything agrees. That said, I do most of my…

My motivation comes in three forms: a) I have a near-term plan (like what I'm going to eat today) and every measure of time I stick with it, I feel better about my resolve and commitment; b) every day I wake up feeling and looking as good or better than before, I feel motivated to keep going; c) one of my great loves in…

On Monday - Thursday, I go to yoga from 7:45pm - 9:00pm (so I'm out 7:15 - 9:15). I used to think this would doom my kids, but we've all learned to live with it. It turns out I'm as important as them, they still eat dinner and get their homework done. I think your final statement may be one you have to live with. My yoga…

I'm clocking in at 23, with a % body fat of 12.5. I have no doubt that my BMI was, at one time, well into the obese scale...

I don't have a grand story to tell either, but I go surfing a week at a time every couple months (unfortunately, I live near DC so its not a local pursuit) and wanted to get in better shape so I'd have the stamina, wouldn't strain my back, and as a bonus, develop a lean muscular build to look good on the beach. Simple as…

Unfortunately, it sounds like the atmosphere at work is really not advantageous for you. My suggestion is to painstakingly plan out a week's worth of eating (and exercise). Make sure you've got all the supplies/food on hand when you need it. Make sure you're eating frequently enough to not let hunger creep in. In my…

Awesome! I think a one-day-at-a-time approach is a great way to start and take immediate pride in your accomplishments. But, I wouldn't wait too long before you start to craft a short-term plan (like what this next week is going to look like in regard to eating and exercise so you can follow that plan without as much…

I wouldn't say I've got the same passion for fast food as you do, but I'll share in my experience that getting caught off-guard is generally what leads me to make eating decisions that aren't in my best interest. By that, I mean, if I don't have a meal plan I'm working under (like all the things I will eat today, or over…

Frankly, if you were me, I'd be pretty happy with losing 8 kg in a month and would consider the shift to keto unnecessary. You might experience slightly faster weight loss for a short while, you might not. Its definitely a more constraining diet than not, so I don't see much advantage. I started keto at 235 lb (107 kg) and…

I wouldn't presume to tell you what to do, but I'll gladly share my perspective. I've found alcohol really just isn't useful for staying healthy in any respect, so I've adjusted to not worrying about social drinking. I've also found going off the rails for a meal really isn't satisfying. The food tastes just like it always…

I alternate between a cup of Hi-Lo cereal and 2 cups almond milk (240 cal, 12 carbs, 26g pro, 9 fat) or a Chobani plain yogurt, a cup of blueberries and 2 tbsp almond slices (223 cals, 25 carbs, 18g pro, 4g fat).

I was on IF 23:1 for a very extended period of time. For the last three months or so, I've been eating 5 times a day, no more than 4 hours apart. I was able to lose weight in both cases, able to build/maintain muscle as well. But in my exercise routine, I feel more energetic now than in the past. Everyone's different, but…

I lost about 50 pounds (235 -> 180) in a relatively short while on low-carb, though quite a while ago. At that time, since I had a lot to lose, I was not paying much attention to %s or #s. Most important thing was to know I had a set of foods that I enjoyed and could stick with for several months that were effectively zero…

Wraps are the main two meals of my day. I like Flatout multigrain, low-cal low-carb, satisfies that sandwich itch. I use turkey/swiss/ranch/lettuce/tomato, ham/provolone/mustard/lettuce/tomato, pastrami/swiss/1000isle/sauerkraut, and chicken/cheddar/buffalo/bleu/onion/lettuce. Pretty basic but working well for me.

A lot is dependent upon your height, weight, age, activity level, and goals. That aside, I think 1,000 cals a day is unnecessarily low for almost anyone and may be counterproductive by slowing your metabolism. I rarely see any advice for anything under 1,300 and more often its in the 1,500 - 1,800 range. That's my personal…

Don't get hung up on complex definitions. Its pretty basic. You need a certain # of calories daily to maintain your current weight. If you eat less than that, you'll lose weight. So you need to decide how much less is healthy but results in the pace of weight loss you want. You can probably get more specific help if you…

I agree with folks above. I predict within a week you'll be back at where you were before you left town. You really can't put on 6 pounds of fat in a week. I mean I suppose you could, but you wouldn't be on here asking "what happened?!", you'd already know how much you ate. I will say I am entirely skeptical of your 1,000…

Trade in an hour at the gym and visit a local yoga studio. You'll get a good workout and you may find its more sociable than a gym to get to know people who care about their health and seek positive energy. Also a great way to let go of your thoughts and just breathe and stretch for a while. Instead of being caught in the…

I think 30 minutes daily is a perfectly fine goal. It keeps your metabolism online and I think that's priority #1. If you're eating well, your body will drop weight as long as you keep the fire burning.

I'm no expert but the first two thoughts I have are 1) you could be shifting weight from fat to muscle and so your bathroom scale # may not be telling the whole story (not sure I really think this is the case since its a month in). 2) you're eating too few calories and so your metabolism has shut down because you're…

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A long time ago, I weighed 235 or so (5'8"). I cut out carbs entirely and didn't pay attention to calories. I got down to about 180 with no exercise that way in a relatively short while. Sliding from 180 down to about 150 and shifting to entirely lean muscle took a lot more focus on what I was eating in terms of protein…

I would not eat within an hour of bedtime, but I also wouldn't go five hours without eating. I'd suggest revamping your eating schedule and have a final snack closer to 9:30.