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I limit it for 2 reasons. 1) I'm not a huge cheese eater. It's more of a condiment than a food for me. 2) For me, I try to hit 75-20-5 for my macros. Hard Cheese can be 25-30% protein. So too much cheese can prevent me from getting to my macros. I think dairy in general is one area that can be a problem for people though.

If you aren't logging, then it's difficult to conclude that you are following "strict keto". My immediate guess would be that you are eating too much protein, and not enough fat. But again, not having detailed info on what you are consuming, this is just a guess. Those formulas and calculations are representations based on…

Power lifting may have been a poor example. Any high intensity or workout activity would be the same.

In general, calories this low is a no-no, but obviously you need to follow the dietician. Normally though, this would be the likely suspect for your problem. And yes, WATER. Not just fluids. Try drinking 12-16 glasses of water for a few days.

Jinkies! right you are. Eat up Mel! A fat bomb or two should fix you up.

My understanding is that on keto, your body uses some ketones and free fatty acids, which are excellent energy source for long term, endurance exercise. But these are less effective than glucose for short energy, high intensity bursts. You can still do these activities, but if you were doing something like power lifting,…

just to add to Laura's comments. Monday especially seemed extremely low calories. Real red flag there. But further back, it looked like 1300, 1400, 1500 calories was more typical. It did seem like Monday was an anomaly. (Don't do that! Bad) :-) The levels I saw last week looked good, but with the need to adjust protein /…

I took a quick look at your diary. Overall good, but I agree that the protein may be too high. I try to target my base grams of protein to hit, keep the carbs in the 20-30 g range, and the rest is fat. In general my fat is AT LEAST 1:1 ratio to protein, and as high as 2:1 ration for fat to protein levels. I target more of…

We've started drinking bulletproof coffee in the morning. My version is about 300 calories with 97% fat. it's a great way to boost! Also try a fat bomb for snacking instead of lower fat snacks. pecans and macadamia nuts are both high fat nut options. And make sure are using the full fat versions of cheese, salad dressings,…

I don't. I focus on getting my base protein, and to maximize my fat while keeping my carbs in that 20-30 g range. For me personally, my blood ketones measure better when I follow more of a 75-20-5 macro, so most days, I just try to ensure that fat is high while protein is kept in check. I really wouldn't stress hitting…

Lyle McDonald had an interesting article on this: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/how-many-carbohydrates-do-you-need.html Basically - depends on the individual (and he gives a number of factors to consider).

I still mostly use it for my bulletproof coffee. For cooking, I like bacon grease, butter, and ghee (clarified butter). I keep a big crock of bacon grease next to my stove, and add new to it when I cook bacon. Here's a good reference: http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq#wiki_what_are_the_different_kinds_of_fats.3F Fats…

I don't think it's an MFP issue - it's in general in our society. Most people believe what we've been told about "proper nutrition" and the low fat dogma. Asterie's comparison to religion is a good one. Most of their information isn't based on the science - it's what they've been told, and they just believe. I tend to stay…

Actually, I meant it as written. Maintenance for me will not be the same program that I am doing now. It also won't be the low fat Standard American Diet BS.

OHHHHHH!!!! So THAT'S why I only lose 1.5 pounds a week! :-) I usually have a glass of wine on a weekend. Rarely, I might have a second glass. The husband enjoys bourbon, whiskey, and the occasional Manhattan. Not uncommon for him to have multiple nights on the weekend to have a couple of drinks (2 drinks, sometimes even…

It's funny, tracking isn't really the accountability so much any more -- I mean, when you've done this long enough you're right, you just know. For me, it's part of the whole system of needing to stay focused. Like, if I stopped tracking, and stopped weighing in daily (okay, twice a day), would my commitment start to…

In my opinion, 7 pounds a month is awesome. Weight loss rates vary quite a bit from person to person. You'll see some crazy big numbers from some people in a short period of time. However, many people still lose 1-2 pounds per week on average. Usually you see a large initial burst of loss - much of which is water weight;…

Back to induction. Drink lots of water. 20 g of carbs or less, high fat, moderate protein. Don't do it again. A lot of it will come off quickly, but you'll probably be left with a couple pound gain. Put it behind you, learn from it, and get back on the keto wagon.

That keto calculator does not sound right. The calorie level in particular makes it suspect. I like your friend's advice. 10 g of carbs is really conservative - most set the limit at 20 g. Here's another keto calculator that Ive used. I usually use the min level for protein. http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/

Here are a couple of tools I've found helpful. (From reddit) the keto FAQ - the whole thing is worth reading. http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq And the keto calculator http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/

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I wish I could answer on the ketogains calculator. They are a much more sophisticated crowd over there -- and I've just started lurking. I believe they follow the teachings of Lyle McDonald. It might be worth asking that crew and see what they identify.

What's your breakdown of Fat% - Protein % - Carb %? Are you doing primarily cardio? Or strength? or both? If you haven't checked these out, here's an excellent Keto Calculator developed by folks over at reddit. http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ For those trying to build muscle mass while doing keto, they have a slightly…

Truthfully, I think one and two are related. When you increase your fat, you'll find you are satiated, and have less of an appetite. Lots of folks struggle to get their minimum calories at this stage. Some of my strategies. Never have a meal just with protein. Everything needs to be balanced with fat - for me at least an…

This rumor drives me nuts. Where does it keep coming from? A Ketogenic Diet does not have a restriction on sweeteners - unless they impact your carbohydrate levels (honey for example) or impact ketosis for you. SOME people find that sweeteners cause them to have more cravings (I don't). SOME people find that sweeteners can…

I found this FAQ to be very helpful when I first started. This is from the reddit keto group: http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq This is really basic reading for anyone starting on this journey, and will help answer a lot of questions.

Wait - your carb bender included peanut butter and nuts? You already did minimize. Seriously, good job. Just get right back on track with your normal food today.

Go to goals on the website (not the app), change goals, custom, and set the ratio to your chosen levels (65-30-5 is standard keto; I do 75-20-5). There's a good keto FAQ over at reddit, with lots of helpful info like this. http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq#wiki_web_resources

Personally, the only way I can tell is ketostix. The reddit keto FAQ at http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/wiki/faq says this:

YAY! (High Five Eric - I feel like we've saved someone from going back to the dark side!) :-) Seriously though - whenever I see one of those people who've lost super-fast and huge amounts of weight, I take note of their age. *Most* are young chickees in their teens and twenties. That's just not the reality for most of us…