🏥 Health Keto - Who is doing it? Who has comments or questions?

[sickmint79]

So there is an oat version of the noodles? I'll have to research.

Thailand I'd think is easier for keto than the US, the food there was so amazing.

shiritaki is also konjac

Konjac Foods - Pure Fiber Zero Calories Pasta

www.konjacfoods.com

they have more carbs if you care. i don't understand how they are labeled as 0 calories though. they don't seem to meet the critieria for being close enough (5 cal per serving) - my 200g bag is 50, these guys are selling 250g bags.

My taste buds seem to have opened up since I went on Keto. I find foods that I thought were blah to be very tasty now. Way more nuances in the flavors.

I had plateau'ed at 214.8 for a few days so I cut down the fat a bit. Now down another pound. 213.0. Amy says she can see my stomach is shrinking.

i think your tastebuds have a rapid turnover rate vs. many others? and that they change over time too. in any case you may simply be observing the effects of reduced sugar intake?

 

[Flyn]

I actually never eat much sugar so, maybe the carbs had an impact on taste? Regardless, I have been finding simply seasoned foods to be very tasty lately. I'm looking forward to some bacon and an omelette in a couple hours. Maybe a bunless cheeseburger and some spinach later for dinner.

 

[sickmint79]

I actually never eat much sugar so, maybe the carbs had an impact on taste? Regardless, I have been finding simply seasoned foods to be very tasty lately. I'm looking forward to some bacon and an omelette in a couple hours. Maybe a bunless cheeseburger and some spinach later for dinner.

it's in like everything though, so if you've made a much more conscious effort at carb restriction now i would suspect you've had to lower overall sugar intake as a result.

i just did 2 weeks full of nightly dinners of a triple cheeseburger where i only tossed the bottom bun, although, seems my overall burn/consumption numbers were a bit off checking the scale today. so i think i'll be going back to doubles

 

[Flyn]

Yeah, I have been learning how to manage my insulin doses which are carb based into protein based doses. The proteins metabolize slower but they still raise blood sugar some. Not nearly as much as carbs. An extra burger has a lot of extra energy in it.

 

[Flyn]

My A1C is down to 6.6. Haven't had it that low in a decade. I wonder how low I can get it? 6.4 is classified as not being a diabetic.

My son is a chef and made dinner for the family tonight. Boom boom shrimp and Chicken Milanese. Unfortunately, they're not Keto so I couldn't eat it. I did have one shrimp with a small bit of sauce just to try it. Really good. Hope it doesn't knock me out of ketosis. the kid is getting good at cooking.

 

[Pro Stock John]

That's great about your diabetes.

I need to do a big shop before I jump back on Keto.

 

[Flyn]

New studies are showing the food pyramid is wrong. Also looks like government food recommendations for diabetics have been wrong and getting worse for 80 years.

 

[Flyn]

If you guys are diabetics, I strongly recommend checking out Dr. Ergin's SugarMD channel on youtube. I have been watching his videos lately and I am impressed with his knowledge on the topic. He seems to be much better informed than many endocrinologists I have visited over the years.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGGc50eoC865DeHvGHIbV0w

 

[Flyn]

Down to 211 lbs. 14 lbs. in the first month. Still feeling good. Sometimes a bit dehydrated. I have upped my water consumption and added Smart Water to my diet.

We went out with friends and family to the Daiquiri Deck in Venice and it was mildly difficult to watch them eating and drinking good stuff while I had water with lemon. Won't do that often. Makes me want to cheat. Afterwards, we walked a couple miles down to the beach and back which gave a nice boost to my activity levels for the day.

 

[Pro Stock John]

One drink solution I've used is mixing stuff with zero sugar stuff, Powerade is one. Sounds trashy but hey I need something.

 

[Flyn]

Yeah, I could have had seltzer with tequila or vodka in it but didn't feel like drinking overpriced bar crap. The lemon water was actually pretty tasty. The food was what really looked good. I had a couple shots of good sipping tequila after we got home to catch up.

 

[sickmint79]

soda water with lime is good and slightly less boring than water

 

[bimmer4life]

soda water with lime is good and slightly less boring than water

Yup add a little Tito’s and have refreshing keto friendly drink. Well that’s at least what I do ?

 

[Flyn]

I will probably have some lime in my Smart Water today. 4:30 in the afternoon and I finally have time for breakfast.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

 

[Flyn]

14 lbs. weight loss in a month with a diet backed by several online doctors is in disagreement with that opinion.

 

[Shawn1112]

14 lbs. weight loss in a month with a diet backed by several online doctors is in disagreement with that opinion.

I cut just under 20lbs in a month with no keto. Low carb/high protein with 16/8 IF.

 

[Flyn]

Good deal. IF does wonders. Sounds a bit like Paleo. Keto adds a bit more fat but they have the same principle. Low carbs.

 

[NOMIEZVR4]

Went from 156 to 143 in about 1.5 months doing a combination of IF and 30+hr fasts with minor keto. Bodyfat went from 17.4 to 14.9 as of 2 days ago. Shooting for low 14s to 13 PCT bodyfat before I start heavy lifting again

 

[sickmint79]

14 lbs. weight loss in a month with a diet backed by several online doctors is in disagreement with that opinion.

every diet will work that reduces caloric intake below maintenance for your body and activities, it is just simple math. how much you lose of fat vs. muscle vs. water, what happens to your blood/hormones/etc/etc as well as if the diet is sustainable among other things are the big differences.

you are not even reading the statement made correctly, it doesn't say you can't lose weight. the actual statement is high fat/low carb diets aren't more beneficial for fat loss. your response is "nuh uh, it had an effect on weight loss!"

 

[Flyn]

The guy seems to be saying adding fat to your diet isn't good for fat loss. He's ignoring the premise of Keto which is switching your body to a fat burning metabolism.

 

[sickmint79]

he didn't say or imply adding fat isn't good for fat loss.

you're ignoring the basic realties of calorie intake and expenditure, as if you can't gain weight while in ketosis and burning fat.

this feels like most subjects, where you only hear or believe what you feel and want to.

 

[Flyn]

I'm trying to share "Keto" information in a positive manner in this thread. It's purpose is to give out information and to positively support people, not to tear them down. It's not a political argument thread.

If you guys have had experiences with other diets, please start new threads on them so we can learn.

 

[sickmint79]

then understand and present it accurately, rather than spin criticisms of it or act like it is magic.

 

[Flyn]

Start your own thread if you want to toss out criticisms. Positivity helps diets. Stress hurts them. Have a great day!