BlancheandSmooshyface Member

Guess I'm the old lady of the group, I'll be 66 at the end of the month. Started MFP back in 2012 and, at that time weighed over 280. I managed to lose almost 50 lbs and keep it off. This has been a bad year for me health wise. After three heart attacks in as many months, the doctors determined I had too much fat around my…

Good Lord! I've been so busy watching my calorie, carb, protein and fat intake, that it completely skipped my mind , at my age I should also be monitoring my salt and cholesterol. I've had to go back and tweak my diary settings and menus. Thanks for the wake up call.

Can't eat high fiber, raw veggies. I have Crohn's and they cause flare-ups. I do drink plenty of water though.

Changed my caloric goals to 1200 per day. This way, if I keep shorting myself, I'll still be within the 1000 range the doctor put me on. However, I don't think I'll be shorting myself much longer. When I first started Keto, I was basically sticking to the diet the hospital provided (i.e. lean meats, fish, salads, veggies).…

!I was told by dietician and cardiologists adult females trying to lose weight should never comsume less than 1200 calories a day sedentary, and 1300-1500 for active.! Unfortunately, after three minor heart attacks in as many months, tests showed that my heart and lungs were not functioning properly due to excessive fat…

While on Keto, if one has to go "over" is it better to go over on protein or fats?

My doctor had me on a high-protein, low-carb, low-fat, 1000 calorie a day diet. I was losing weight, however, I knew I would not last on it because of the monotony of vegetables (which I don't particularly care for), and lean meat and fish. Started hearing more and more about Keto and the thought of being able to eat some…

Okay, since my last weigh in on July 1, I have not lost so much as a single ounce. This CAN'T be normal?

I stick to less than 15 or 0 carbs per day. I think I'm one of those people who just can't tolerate any carbs because the only time I lose weight is when I do 0 carbs.

Comes in four different flavors, but I'd go for chocolate.

I had been on a diet before that. The doctor had me on a high protein, low carb, low fat diet and I did lose 9 lbs. However, it was mostly veggies, which I am not a big fan of. Saw everyone here talking about Keto and, the thought of being able to eat cheese, bacon and other foods I was craving seemed right up my alley.…

I was on Keto for three weeks, keeping my carbs to less than 20 daily, without losing a single ounce or going into Ketosis. I have to admit, I was getting ready to throw in the towel. Then I did a Carnivore Challenge and, within a week I had lost weight and was in Ketosis, according to the strips. Stayed on it for 10 days…

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Have to admit, I was becoming a bit discouraged following Keto. After being on it for several weeks, I hadn't lost so much as an ounce and wasn't in Ketosis despite keeping my daily carbs to less than 20. Weighed myself today. After doing this Carnivore Challenged for one week, consuming no carbs at all, I lost 9 lbs. and,…

Thanks! I've never tried almond milk, but it can't be as bad as whipping cream.

Oh, almost forgot, they also suggested adding ginger or ginger tea to my meals but, since I don't like ginger, it went in one ear and out the other.

I also don't have a gallbladder and when I first started doing Keto, I did have some issues with my digestion and Crohn's Disease. However, upon discussing it with medical professionals, I was advised to drink lemon water with my meals. Lemon water has something to do with the digestive system being able to break down the…

A chance to cut out vegetables (which I hate); count me in. I can definitely live on meat, fish, cheese and coffee. :)

Sounds like good advice. I have another question for y'all. I am not a breakfast eater, never have been. My first meal of the day is around one and the last time I eat is usually when I have a snack around eight. Would this be considered IF?

Okay, this is getting confusing. According to the Ketogenic Caluculater, it says: "Based on your inputs, we suggest you eat: 1248 calories. From those, 92g fats, 20g net carbs, and 84g protein". Should I follow the Keto or Macro calculations?

I know y'all have been at this way longer than I (only been doing Keto a week and a half) so. more than likely, y'all know what you're talking about. I went and found a link that calculates my macros. According to them, for large calorie deficit (36%), I should be consuming 1236 calories, 25g of carbs, 104g of protein and…

Thanks for the suggestions! :)

I weighed 243 when I started Keto and I want to get down to 120, which was what I weighed before medical issues confined me to bed and a wheelchair. I don't know what Keto-IF and OMD is, as I said, I'm new to all this. I'm not hungry but I do notice I get headaches (not migraines, thankfully). Could you tell me if my carb,…

Hi, y'all. I just started Keto and, after reading all your posts, I have a sinking feeling I'm not doing it right. I thought the idea was to eat more fat and less protein and carbs. I'm on 1,000 calories a day and I keep my daily intake to; carbs 13g, protein 50g and fat 83g. Is this right?

Just started Keto yesterday, however, I'm not really sure I understand it. I comprehend I need to cut carbs down to about 20 gs, but when I make up my daily menu, to keep it at that limit, I'm consuming less than 500 calories daily. That can't be good, can it? Also, I read, that I need to keep my protein level reasonable,…

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