Keto diet
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I lost 60 lbs 6 years ago on Paleo which is similar but a bit more lax than Keto.
My parents have done this and my dad is really shedding weight. He has a ton of energy which he hasn't had in 6-7 years also. First diet my mom has put him on that he hasn't been a butt hole while doing it. He loves it and swears it has help brain function also. Seems like a great diet but I don't know if I could ever truly give up sugar totally. He never even takes a cheat day they made all separate sides for Thanksgiving.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but how is that any different than the old Atkins diet?
Be careful on those low carb, high protein diets - the lack of fiber can lead to things like diverticulitis or colon cancer.
You're old. Stop and give into the fat side. We have cookies.
I told my wife today that I hate looking into the mirror because I look old but I don’t feel old. What’s up with that?
You're obviously sleeping too much and not drinking enough.
Lost ~13 pounds this summer doing it. REALLY started plummeting when I added in jogging 2x a week.
All the reading I did indicated eat to your basal caloric needs (not below that), and let the calories you burn from activity create the deficit.
I'm about to jump on it again and add in some moderate strength training.
Just turned 49. First time in my life I have ever tried an organized diet. 6’2” and I was 209 pounds when I started.
Started Keto Diet on July 16th. Did the version in which I picked up meals twice weekly from a company called Evolve Paleo. I was 100% Keto for all meals until Sept 1st. Lost 24 pounds (lowest was 185 lbs). I liked the weigh loss around waist, but can’t say I felt more energized.
Have continued to weigh myself everyday. Was 188 today. Biggest thing is I have started to like Michelob Ultra and I only drink 1 Dr Pepper a day. But I have eaten normal since Sept 1st.
Started Keto Diet on July 16th. Did the version in which I picked up meals twice weekly from a company called Evolve Paleo. I was 100% Keto for all meals until Sept 1st. Lost 24 pounds (lowest was 185 lbs). I liked the weigh loss around waist, but can’t say I felt more energized.
Have continued to weigh myself everyday. Was 188 today. Biggest thing is I have started to like Michelob Ultra and I only drink 1 Dr Pepper a day. But I have eaten normal since Sept 1st.
Check the carbs on the pizza crusts. I noticed the Costco vegetable cauliflower pizza had the same number of carbs as a digiorno pepperoni pizza.
I ordered some online that had 1/10 the amount of carbs.
I add a plentiful supply of low carb Alfredo sauce and 5 pounds of cheese, pepperoni and Canadian bacon.
My brother in-law lost 100 lbs in over a year. He was unbelievably disciplined with his eating. He exercised very little.
My sister said she would buy him a jeep if he lost the weight. Now he is tooling around town in a new jeep.
My sister said she would buy him a jeep if he lost the weight. Now he is tooling around town in a new jeep.
I'm trying keto and we'll see how it goes. Kind of a tough time to start but I'll do my best.
I strongly suggest drinking chicken broth each morning. It really helped me and I never got the Keto Flu.
Amazon.com is the best source but Walmart, Safeway, and Costco all carry it where I live. I know Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods does as well.
Carb flu is real and sucks. Because you're not really sick but you sure feel like shit for a few days.
Keto is great! You’ve gotta be dedicated on it, or it won’t work. I use an app called Cronometer to track my macros. It’s a free iOS app, not sure if it’s on Android.
https://www.ruled.me/guide-keto-diet/
This is the one stop keto site that has a ton of tips, recipes, & success storie. I used this exclusively for the first 2 months or so.
I just wanted to point out that the pumpkin, apple and cherry pie I ate yesterday is not keto friendly. I did enjoy vast amounts of cool whip and bourbon which are very keto friendly.
One of the most efficient diets is definitely the Keto diet. A lot of women complain about it by saying it is very hard to maintain it, but I believe that it is all about being responsible. It is very important to want this hard, that you will motivate yourself every day and you will not give up. Who is interested in this diet I would recommend you check this keto food list and start getting in shape. You should measure your calories and start it sooner.
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I'd thought about it but I'm just now how realistic it is for me long term. More power to anyone that can actually do it. I've seen plenty of people that have lost quite a bit of weight on it. Now a good portion of it came back the minute they go off the diet. I've lost 45 lbs since June 1st by simply not eating like I was an offensive lineman. Still have pizza, cookies, pasta, french fries, bad chinese food and occasionally will slip in a pop tart just for fun. Just don't do it all on the same day or even on back to back days.
It's really hit or miss on the cauliflower crust, I had one that was great and another that made me want to drive to the company that makes it and punch someone in the face it was so bad.
It's really hit or miss on the cauliflower crust, I had one that was great and another that made me want to drive to the company that makes it and punch someone in the face it was so bad.
Nice bump to this thread!
I actually went from 217 to 185 doing keto. I’m hovering around 195 right now as I have gone more low carb than keto. I decided that a little ice cream is good for the soul.
I actually went from 217 to 185 doing keto. I’m hovering around 195 right now as I have gone more low carb than keto. I decided that a little ice cream is good for the soul.
I'm curious does she have any thoughts on Keto vs Intermittent Fasting? I read a book, Eat Stop Eat, which recommends a 24 hour fast 1-2 times per week. During those fasts your body burns through its carb stores so after hour 18 or so you are in pure fat burning mode. It seems that is the goal of Keto as well. What I like about IM is you don't have strange diet requirements at the rest of your meals. Obviously the healthier you eat at those meals the more effective it will be.
Intermittent fasting is easier to eat a variety of foods...low carb is more restrictive but has proven to be effective for many peoole. Keto only burns fat, while IF is more of a way to reduce overall calorie intake.
One difference with IF is reducing time insulin is circulating in your blood and storing extra calories as fat.
They are apples and oranges - one can put you in ketosis, the other may lower your overall calorie intake simply by limiting your eating times. You can do both at the same time as well, if you were so inclined.
Keto keeps protein intake at 35% of your diet. If you consume more it hurts your progress.
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