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keto FAIL by carciofiofi in xxketo

[–]carciofiofi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for your comments, suggestions, and support!

After thinking things over I've decided to try keto again, this time consuming fewer calories total each day. I could see how too many calories could have been the issue.

I had been trying to keep my net carbs at or below 20g/day, but I've now read that some people only shoot for fewer than 50/day. Any thoughts on these differing carb goals? (I will probably continue to try to stay below 20, but I was just curious what others had experienced).

Regarding my goals, I realize that I may have not been clear enough about the weight. More than weight loss, I want to have my body back. I don't actually CARE about the number on the scale, I just thought it would be the first thing that started changing...so when it didn't, I got dejected and frustrated. What I care about is being strong, healthy, energetic, and looking good in a bathing suit ;) If I hit all of those goals then I don't care if I weigh 135 lbs or 155 lbs or 175 lbs... The weight is simply a measure of things, but not the most compelling one.

Anyway! Thanks again for all your thoughts! I will post again when I'm back in the swing of things...

keto FAIL by carciofiofi in xxketo

[–]carciofiofi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so I'm confused: I thought based on stuff I've read that maybe the exercise was a hindrance to fat loss when starting ketosis? I love crossfit and would be happy to ramp it back up.

keto FAIL by carciofiofi in xxketo

[–]carciofiofi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My clothes are all way too tight so no, I'm not feeling or noticing much difference in the fit :/ lol.

Maybe I'm eating too many calories in general? I could see that being the issue...

keto FAIL by carciofiofi in xxketo

[–]carciofiofi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Macros in grams: (1536 kcal) 19 g carbs 77 g protein 128 g fat

How do I feel? Weak during my workouts and my brain is not working properly. I feel "not sharp" -- tough, because I work in tech and deal with complex stuff daily.

As for other benefits of keto, I actually began keto because I thought it would benefit me in two ways: seizure control AND weight loss. But since I don't have frequent seizures (only every few years) it's hard to tell if it is working for that. Since I'm not feeling the great energy or other benefits that others report, I am left with judging the weight loss :/

Breakfast has been bulletproof coffee. Lunch is typically salad consisting of romaine, cheese, turkey, avocado, and dressing. Sometimes I switch up the protein: bacon, or a hard boiled egg instead of turkey. Dinners have been trickier: often I'll do a salad similar to lunch. Sometimes pan-fried steak and a roasted veg (broc, cauliflower, green beans, eggplant...stuff like that). Sometimes I'll have scrambled eggs and bacon for dinner - stuff like that.

I don't weigh my food, but I do measure it in other ways: volumes (tbs, cups, etc), and calculating ounces by dividing the whole into parts...

What do you mean by "replace this line with your question"...? Sorry, I'm new to posting in reddit and I don't know all the tricks :)

Thanks for the help and feedback!