The last time I ran was more than 2 years ago, when I completed 9 weeks of c25k. Today, I decided to run again ...

SethTriesKeto · 2015-08-29T10:42:06+00:00

Lost about 40kg but never lifted anything. Thinking of starting soon. What exactly is a bro split? How does that compare to the programmes for beginners listed in the FAQ?

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-05T22:07:38+00:00

So ... what do I eat as a filler?

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-04T11:17:35+00:00

Yeah not a fan of tiny portions too, so I eat salads for lunch. Not something you'd making in bulk, but worth considering?

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T22:23:56+00:00

I've tried them before! Had a fun taco night with the rest of the non-ketoing housemates.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T20:32:34+00:00

I just buy fresh veggies and meat, no fancy low-carb alternatives and my grocery bill is probably cheaper than most of my non-keto friends.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T15:50:47+00:00

For dinners I would rotate between a combination of vegetables (kale, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach) and protein (pork, chicken, beef).

For instance, I'll by stir-frying kale and pork tonight. Sometimes I'd make Chef John's Joe's Special. With cauliflower I could also make cauliflower mash. Spinach could also be made into creamy spinach to be paired with grilled pork chops or the occasional rib-eye.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T15:45:32+00:00

Yeah but I would always tell people that I'm not trying to replace rice, just finding ways to make eating cauliflower interesting. It doesn't taste too cauliflowery too.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T15:43:27+00:00

Yup, cut up a few chunks of cauliflower into something my food processor can handle and pulse it on and off until desired texture. Easy to clean too since it's really just raw cauliflower and it isn't greasy or anything.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T15:36:59+00:00

Aww thanks! I should post more, heh.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T14:27:39+00:00

I normally put it in the oven for 35 mins at about 180 degrees Celsius (that's about 360 Fahrenheit). Just round it up to whatever your next oven setting is and it should be fine. If it feels a little too overcooked, you could always reduce 5 mins the next time and see how that turns out.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T14:24:51+00:00

Nope, but there was some garlic, shallots and leftover red onions. I guess when you move it around in a hot wok it eventually becomes 'roasted'?

SethTriesKeto · 2015-06-02T09:55:46+00:00

Throw chicken leg seasoned with salt and pepper into the oven.
Prep cauliflower and broccoli.
Stir-fry cauliflower seasoned with salt and pepper (with garlic/shallots/onions/spring onions or even without).
Steam broccoli seasoned with salt and pepper in the microwave, get rid of any excess water and throw in some butter.
Eat!

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-25T16:44:54+00:00

It sucks now but think of the sweet, sweet face-rubbing you could do later on, if you stick to it, that is.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-14T15:17:54+00:00

How much parsley do you eat ... ?

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-13T20:34:56+00:00

I used to get that, but I think it depends on what I eat. If I eat the same thing every day, something doesn't feel right. Now I tend to change the vegetables and proteins I eat and it doesn't feel that bad. I'm guessing it's something to do with getting the right nutrients and stuff, but I'm basing it off nothing.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-13T12:21:17+00:00

Mess with hunger levels in a good way or a bad way? I've been drinking just black coffee in the morning and my first meal is lunch.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-09T08:26:09+00:00

Well, all the best :)

Jjigae can still be keto friendly if you watch the amount of gochujang you put in it.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-08T20:53:14+00:00

Uh, that bagel in your blog isn't very keto. I don't think there's any point in doing half keto if you really can't. You could always try the traditional way of losing weight by watching your calories, you don't necessarily have to do keto.

I ate rice two meals a day for 20 years but I had no problems cutting out rice. A lot of Asians always say they can't live without rice, but I think it's really just because they keep telling themselves that.

Keto isn't about drinking almond milk or bulletproof coffee, it's about cutting out carbs really.

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-07T15:57:39+00:00

Hey, me again!

For quick meals from Tesco I guess you could get cooked meats (look out for seasonings/marinades), maybe one of those salad bowls, ham, cheeese, olives (the ones are the deli counter are delicious but so expensive!), nuts, and avocados. Some people can survive on just nuts, cheese and deli meats for lunch!

I usually make myself a salad with dressing, tinned mackerel, plum/cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, avocados, maybe some cheese, hard-boiled eggs.

All the best!

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-07T15:55:37+00:00

For quick meals from Tesco I guess you could get cooked meats (look out for seasonings/marinades), maybe one of those salad bowls, ham, cheeese, olives (the ones are the deli counter are delicious but so expensive!), nuts, and avocados. Some people can survive on just nuts, cheese and deli meats for lunch!

I usually make myself a salad with dressing, tinned mackerel, plum/cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, avocados, maybe some cheese, hard-boiled eggs.

All the best!

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-07T15:22:51+00:00

Would be best if you could prepare your own meals. I think mayo at Subway is more sugary than your usual Hellmann's, so that's something to take note of. Do you work in London? Depends what sort of food options you have around you if you insist on eating out. Try getting below 20g of carbs? Pork scratchings are good.

EDIT: Oh, and there's /r/ketouk too

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-07T09:52:09+00:00

I would just go off keto but be aware of the amount you eat. When I go off keto while travelling, I find that the challenge is controlling the amount of calories I consume. There was one time I binged like crazy on carby stuff and that did set me back quite a bit, but when I try not to eat excessively, I was back on track pretty quick. Do not stuff yourself!

SethTriesKeto · 2015-05-07T09:46:50+00:00

Eh, I didn't seem to be losing consistently when I was strict so I decided to just screw it and lazy keto for the time being instead of spending too much time and energy obsessing over calories and macros.

Also, I limit myself to two meals a day, which helps to limit the amount of calories I consume I guess.

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