Sorry...didn't mean to suggest that was a choice you personally shouldn't make. Just in general, I don't think it is a good long-term choice for anyone, but I think you have proven it can be a short-term solution for some.
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Sorry...didn't mean to suggest that was a choice you personally shouldn't make. Just in general, I don't think it is a good long-term choice for anyone, but I think you have proven it can be a short-term solution for some.
I do low carb/no carb, and bounce in an out of ketosis. It works well with intermittent fasting. I've been doing it for years, and I love the benefits of burning fat for fuel. Bloodwork has been much better since starting it, as well as blood pressure.
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YW.
I looked into it, but went back to WW as that has worked for me in the past. And I need to the accountability of weighing it at an actual live workshop.
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I was curious about the blood work. I go in 2 weeks for my annual and will be interesting to see my cholesterol levels. I've been consistently around 150-160 over the last 3 years. Wasn't sure of all the freaking bacon I've been eating will increase it.
Yep, mostly plants w/ small amounts of meat to cover B-vits and Vitamin A. Also, one of the big differences is that when they ate meat, they ate nose-to-tail - organs, heart, etc. Today, most simply eat the muscle meat, hence no collagen, dense nutrients, etc.
Plants don't move but they have their own defense systems. Most are better digested via steaming vs. eating raw.
Seafood - particularly oysters/shrimp/salmon - are excellent options as well. Oysters are nutritional powerhouses.
I had the same apprehension, so I had mine checked every few months. My LDL never got above 100... But also I don't do as much bacon as I did in the beginning. A lot of avocados, olive oil, fish, chicken.... lean meats.
Nutritional Ketosis is great for some but you eventually have to do some carb backloading for (gut) mucin production. Otherwise, allergies and other issues can crop up.
Just wanted to thank you guys for inspiring me to try this. 8 days in and I’m already down a few pounds that I can tell is not just water weight. Actually, the first several days I gained a good bit of water weight I think from the “shock” of the change but one night that all flushed out and it seems fairly steady since. I’m not doing low carb which I know reduces glycogen and water.
Best part is that it has been really easy to incorporate into my ordinary day. Basically I don’t eat after midnight or before noon and consider it “bonus points” if I can stretch out the no calorie window, exercise, and/or eat relatively clean when I do eat. It’s like a daily challenge that once you meet it you can relax versus having to always be “on” with regular diets, but inevitably fail. I should have tried this sooner but thanks to you guys for getting me to give it a shot.
Best part is that it has been really easy to incorporate into my ordinary day. Basically I don’t eat after midnight or before noon and consider it “bonus points” if I can stretch out the no calorie window, exercise, and/or eat relatively clean when I do eat. It’s like a daily challenge that once you meet it you can relax versus having to always be “on” with regular diets, but inevitably fail. I should have tried this sooner but thanks to you guys for getting me to give it a shot.
I found the same thing. Down about 15 pounds but have cheated a few times and weight has leveled off. I’ll keep going. Hunger not that bad. Good luck and glad you are finding success. You actually don’t have to spend any money compared to some diet plans. BTW, my motivation was to get off one of my diabetes medications that may allow me to get my Second Class medical so I can fly with a commercial FAA rating. We’ll see.
Yep....I tried to lower mine years ago with a very strict diet and couldn't get it below 200. I was not overweight.
Sometimes our bodies produce too much cholesterol regardless of diet/exercise.
Some people have problems with cholesterol as a matter of genetics.
So I did Keto for 6 months and lost almost 30lbs . Ate a lot of bacon and pork skins to offset my chip addiction . Here’s the problem ... as soon as I started keto I began to get extremely bad dizzy spells . Almost to the point of failing just while walking around or at work . Also my workouts went to s@&t. I literally couldn’t stay in the gym without being totally exhausted. I’ve since quit Keto and put on a few extra pounds but the dizziness is gone as well as the low level energy . It definitely works for dropping weight but there are trade offs .
