Anyone on a Ketogenic Diet?

[lab man]

I mostly referring to the vegetables choices and fruit. I really don't like any fruit and just the basic viggies. Beans patatos corn spinach rice .
Is there somewhere that has a list of all the stuff you can and can't have?
I'm also hypoglycemic when my blood sugar drops I get the shakes and jetters real bad until I eat something sweet. Will that be a problem or will the diet level it out.
What app are y'all using, I have an Android phone.

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Here are some guides on what to eat.

https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods

I would check with a doctor before starting.

[IDFWU]

I mostly referring to the vegetables choices and fruit. I really don't like any fruit and just the basic viggies. Beans patatos corn spinach rice .
Is there somewhere that has a list of all the stuff you can and can't have?
I'm also hypoglycemic when my blood sugar drops I get the shakes and jetters real bad until I eat something sweet. Will that be a problem or will the diet level it out.
What app are y'all using, I have an Android phone.

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I use My Fitness Pal as well. If you buy, say a package of lunch meat, you can scan it and it automatically gives you all the nutritional details...makes it really easy. Once you get rolling, you develop a feel for things to enjoy and things to avoid.

You can also create & add your own meals. Lets say you want a 10 ounce ribeye, 4 ounces of longhorn cheddar, and 6 ounces of cream spinach....once you put all that in there you can make that combo again next time you crave it and all the prep-work in MFP is already done.

Like you, i'm not a big fruit and veggie guy. You have to stay away from fruits b/c they are loaded with sugar. What I miss the most is the Pinto Beans I make (but I transition off of Keto during deer season so I save them for hunting camp).

The hardest part about the Keto diet is getting started. In order for you to maximize your weight loss you need to be diligent about tracking your macros (grams of fat, carbs, protein, etc). Once you practice that it becomes second nature.

I guess i'm a lucky one. I never got the "keto flu" like some people get. I occasionally get keto headaches but I see it as a sign I'm doing something right.

Funny thing is I often dream I've eaten something high in carbs (pasta, pizza, etc) and wake up PIZZED until I realize it was just a dream. Lol

[IDFWU]

When you're doing IF do you get crazy excited energy rush all the way up to the 1st meal? Seems like my system goes into overdrive until I eat.

Yes, after I got used to no coffee until 10am, I definitely experience that.

[JonW]

I use Cronometer when I track, which isn't very often. It tracks micronutrients as well, so you know how you're doing from a nutritional standpoint. Examples would be your omega 3/omega 6 ratio, B12, potassium, and calcium.

Someone mentioned potatoes, corn, beans, rice-these aren't vegetables. Spinach is HIGHLY nutrient dense and a great choice. I try to focus on cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens. Pretty easy to love when cooked in healthy fats.


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[Rack Ranch]

Checking in, in ketosis for about 6 days now. Checking it out and learning all I can so I can recommend it to my patients I feel may benefit from a ketogenic diet. I have been on low carb diet for over a year so it was an easy transfer for me with nothing but a couple small headaches. After 1 month, I'm going to IF with the 16/8 ratio and see how I feel. So far so good.

Great job to everyone who has lost weight with this diet.

[predatorsniper]

I was going thru "keto flu" this past New Year's Eve when I had the buck I had been targeting all show up at the feeder. I honestly almost didn't get my bow drawn back because I was so weak feeling. Took several tries but I finally got drawn and killed him. Man....I honestly thought something was wrong with my bow! Keep after it and you'll love it when the water and fat start coming off.

predatorsniper

[Strummer]

I just finished week 2 Monday . Down 10lbs . So far it has been easy for me to follow .

[icetrauma]

Checking in, in ketosis for about 6 days now. Checking it out and learning all I can so I can recommend it to my patients I feel may benefit from a ketogenic diet. I have been on low carb diet for over a year so it was an easy transfer for me with nothing but a couple small headaches. After 1 month, I'm going to IF with the 16/8 ratio and see how I feel. So far so good.

Great job to everyone who has lost weight with this diet.

IF works great with keto. Plus, once you're 100% adapted, it's easy.

I was going thru "keto flu" this past New Year's Eve when I had the buck I had been targeting all show up at the feeder. I honestly almost didn't get my bow drawn back because I was so weak feeling. Took several tries but I finally got drawn and killed him. Man....I honestly thought something was wrong with my bow! Keep after it and you'll love it when the water and fat start coming off.

predatorsniper

Were you taking in enough salt and magnesium? That helps prevent those symptoms.

I just finished week 2 Monday . Down 10lbs . So far it has been easy for me to follow .

Congrats! Keep on dropping!

[IDFWU]

I just finished week 2 Monday . Down 10lbs . So far it has been easy for me to follow .

That is awesome man. It will even out. You'll have weeks where you stall and dont lose any weight and then other weeks where you lose more than expected. Just keep plodding along.

Also, take your measurements. Even though you may not lose weight for a week or 2, i'm willing to bet you'll still lose inches during those times.

[Rack Ranch]

Intermittent Fasting

For you IF guys, what is generally your first meal when coming out of a 16 hour fast or a fast in general?

[Buckley99]

As I read through this thread and see all of the strong "clinical" views, it sure would be nice to see where everyone received their education on the topic.

Like...

"Putting butter in my coffee is better than eating a balanced breakfast."

- learned this from YouTube, Facebook, and Joe Rogan

[jshouse]

As I read through this thread and see all of the strong "clinical" views, it sure would be nice to see where everyone received their education on the topic.

Like...

"Putting butter in my coffee is better than eating a balanced breakfast."

- learned this from YouTube, Facebook, and Joe Rogan

from all the infomercials on facebook, where else?

its funny to go through facebook and see all the "KETO" pushers and their standard response of "PM ME" everytime someone asks a question about the stuff.

[IDFWU]

For you IF guys, what is generally your first meal when coming out of a 16 hour fast or a fast in general?

I fast from 6pm until 10am.

At 10am I have a couple cups of coffee with cream or 1/2 & 1/2 and liquid splenda.

At about 11:30 I have my full keto lunch & a small low carb desert for my sweet tooth

At about 3:30 I have a small keto snack. Chesse, deli meat, almonds, etc
At about 5:30 I have dinner. Grilled pork chops, chicken fajitas, t-bone, etc

[IDFWU]

from all the infomercials on facebook, where else?

its funny to go through facebook and see all the "KETO" pushers and their standard response of "PM ME" everytime someone asks a question about the stuff.

Not sure who stated the butter coffee vs. balanced breakfast thing came from but perhaps they meant it tasted better. It is REALLY good coffee. But also, the whole "Balanced Breakfast" and "Most important meal of the day" thing came from a cereal manufacturer back in the day. I think it was Kellog and he was trying to boost his sales....it worked.

[Rack Ranch]

If someone ask you how to change a tire could you tell them? Are you an ASE certified mechanic? I think most of us are capable of reading literature and educating ourselves on a subject.

As I read through this thread and see all of the strong "clinical" views, it sure would be nice to see where everyone received their education on the topic.

Like...

"Putting butter in my coffee is better than eating a balanced breakfast."

- learned this from YouTube, Facebook, and Joe Rogan