ali59oc Member

55 Started at 205 1/2/2014 Goal of 140 reached: 8/30/2014 Method: Ketogenic - Very Low Carb, High Fat, Adequate Protein Strategy for maintaining: Stay on plan (low carb), just eat more.

They will settle down. Mine did. I had triglycerides that were literally unchartable they were so high (over 800), now I'm at 194 which is a HUGE drop for me, not perfect, but very good for me. My cholesterol numbers are very good now, they weren't so hot when I first started doing keto so just give it some time. Remember…

^^x100 You might want to use this http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ as a way to help you with your macros. It guides you through the process and gives you the numbers to plug into MFP. I don't add fat to things (except coffee), I cook (well my husband cooks) very simple foods. I get my fats and protein from meats, nuts…

I try to eat simple foods so a Quest bar (or anything like that) wouldn't be on my list. Too much protein is definitely a problem. I stalled big time upping my protein and am now back at 5/20/75 and feeling much better. My doctor was a firm believer in calorie counting in January when we both started diets. She chose WW, I…

Thank God for HRT! I can't imagine what I'd be like if I weren't on them and doing keto. So sorry for you. Maybe a nice heating pad and a cup of broth might help?

I am a really cheap date now. I could drink a whole bottle of wine by myself before. Now ONE GLASS and I'm tipsy! I am on Keto and I felt the effects right away.

^^what she said^^

Insulin spike. This is why I don't cheat. I really don't like feeling sick and I feel so good when I'm on plan.

I love the Nutrition tab on the phone app. It allows you to see the grams OR the percentage. I do pay more attention to the grams: try to stay under my carbs, eat to my protein and let the rest be fat. I usually eat under 15g of carbs a day. I feel so much better when I do.

I did Optimal Keto for awhile and stalled. Too much protein. I didn't gain, but no loss for awhile. I backed off the protein and upped my fat and now I'm losing again. I'll up my protein when I reach goal which is real soon now. The most important thing is stay under on the carbs. If you do that, eventually the fat will…

I was in a stall due to work stress. I also had upped my protein to 90G a day. My weight loss just stopped. Recently I changed my macros to 75%F / 20%P / 5%C and upped my calorie intake. I'm losing like a fiend! I don't have that much more to go now. I think you have to confuse your body once in a while. Mix it up.

Congratulations!

I've lately been loving Levi's 525s and their skinny modern fit. I have little difference between my hips and waist so those curvy pants look like I'm wearing riding pants!

I never get tired of reading success stories like yours. You are inspirational! Good luck!

A big part of my reason for choosing this way of eating was the cancer outcomes. I have had 13 melanoma skin cancers removed and i can't count the number of squamous cell carcinomas, there have been so many. I am anxiously waiting to see if this WOE has helped me in this regard. I know exactly what you mean about thinking…

WOW! What a great story and good for you for sticking with it. Congratulations!

I have to get my rings sized AGAIN! I have trouble finding a size 4 in the department store.

That pasta sounds pretty good! Except for the pasta part!

I've been in ketosis for months. I don't test, I can feel (and smell) it. I generally eat 15-20g of carbs a day. I LIKE being in ketosis for the health benefits it gives me. I lost 55 pounds between January and August when I stalled due to extreme stress. The stress won't stop until November and I've lost a few pounds…

I average 15g carbs a day BUT I can go as high as 45 and not go out of ketosis. Or gain weight. But I don't do it every day. What was on the pasta? Butter? Olive oil? Some other fats? How much other fat did you eat that day? If it was fat, then it was the fat that made you lose, not the carbs. If you are in a stall, best…

DOUBLE THIS! I lost nearly 60 pounds eating at a deficit on keto but have also been upping my FAT calories lately and seeing another "whosh". Hopefully my last and I'll be at goal. I applaud you for taking this step towards a more healthy you. This way of eating has literally changed my life. The health benefits for me…

Thank you so much for sharing this! I've evened off for about three weeks at just above my goal weight and noticed the skin shrinking. You give me hope!

If it goes in my mouth, it gets logged.

Sounds like you've got lots of great ideas! I have been eating the same thing for breakfast since I started this WOE and I have yet to get tired of it. My tummy growls every morning as I go downstairs to make it: 2 scrambled eggs in 1 tbls butter top with sour cream and siracha. It is INCREDIBLE.

Cheese, bacon, high fat dressing (ranch).

I stalled awhile back for quite a few weeks. I upped my protein and lowered my fat and it definitely got me out of the stall and I lost quite a bit. HOWEVER, I also noticed my asthma came back, my joints hurt and I had no energy. So now I'm at 70/25/5 and have noticed the energy is back full force and my inflammation…

You need to give it time. Your diary looks good except for when you go over on the carbs. Try to stay under 20 at first (If possible), that will insure your ketosis. Eventually you'll get energy from all the fat and won't feel the need for carbs. You might also try eating at a deficit (calories in, calories out), this has…

3 x-large eggs cooked in 1 tbls. butter, topped with sour cream and Siracha. SO GOOD! Keeps me full until dinner!

JD every time.

For pants, one size down I keep, wear a belt until that doesn't work anymore. If they look too baggy and are falling off, I give them to Goodwill or Durham Rescue Mission. I will not keep "fat" clothes!!!