Eat when hungry?

(Parker) #21

I’m trying to lose weight. I’m just not hungry. I get a majority of my calories, fat and protein. I just wasn’t sure if I wasn’t hungry if I should just force them in? Everyone’s answers have been helpful and I’m so surprised with the quick responses (thank you). Like I mentioned earlier this is technically only day three for me and from the sounds of it my appetite will probably change quite a bit on this journey.

(Kim G) #22

Understood. Then the answer just depends on whether or not you’re getting your daily caloric intake or not.

https://tdeecalculator.net/

You can start getting more meticulous with your diet my planning out how much you need to eat and how many calories you’re taking, OR you can be more lax until you start seeing plateaus. I would advise the latter, unless not knowing whether or not you should eat more is really bothering you.

Are you planning on weighing yourself in the same state every week? For example, for my own journey, I weighed myself every Sunday Morning in just my underwear, right after waking up. I kept as many things constant as I could so the only variable would be my weight - and then I could evaluate my progress compared to the previous week.

Either calorie counting or watching your progress on a weekly basis is a good way to determine whether or not you need to force yourself to eat more. If you lose weight too rapidly, you’re likely to have a rebound binge.

#23

@NOYB I totally get it!
I raise my own eggs and meat, and grow my own veggies.
I am so lucky to live in a town where local businesses source local foods.
I absolutely understand your choice. Xxx

(E.O.) #24

Best wishes to you! There are lots of people who live the KETO lifestyle and are vegans, vegetarians, or flexitarians. No biggy–you’re just picking difference sources for your protein.

(Parker) #25

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Seriously.

(LeeAnn Brooks) #26

I only debate which bacon is best.

And I should warn you, I used to coach state championship debate teams, so any arguing is futile.

It’s clearly crispy.

(TJ Borden) #27

I’ve been married for 15 years. I’m used to futile arguments.

(Ron) #28

LOL, That one brought tears to my eyes!!! Funny as hell.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

(Parker) #29

It looks like the keto diet made you smarter… never argue with the wifey

(Parker) #30

Well you were right. It is day four and I feel like I’m starving to death. Quick question, is rage a side effect of the keto flu? I’m pretty sure the only thing that is fueling my body right now is utter rage. I’m tired, I’m grumpy and my children are starting to look delicious. Wtf?

(TJ Borden) #31

So you’re craving meat…interesting :joy::joy::joy:

Yeah, that’s all normal. Carb withdrawal (aka keto flu) throws all sorts of stuff out of whack as your system adjusts. Get plenty of salt. Ketoaide is great for that:

Other than that, take some comfort in that the symptoms likely mean you’re doing things right. This early on don’t worry about eating windows or intermittent fasting. If you’re hungry, eat, and try to focus on fat.

Have some olives in oil…Okay that’s all I can really think of. I’m mostly carnivore so I’m pretty much eating all the stuff you’re not. I turn to butter, cream, cheese, eggs, and a juicy fatty ribeye.

KCKO

(karen) #32

Avocados. Coconut milk. A low carb veggie sauteed in coconut, olive or avocado oil. Some protein-fat animal food if you have any at all - cheese, eggs.

(Parker) #33

I’m definitely hitting all my marks I’m suppose to for my Keto-food-value. I’m just hungry and angry. But I’m excited to think that my rage might be a sign of actually getting in ketosis.

(Parker) #34

Thanks for the recipe.

(TJ Borden) #35

The only mark that REALLY matters right now is carbs. Protein is flexible, and a range, so don’t worry about a “cap” at this point. If you’re hungry, eat. If you go hungry long enough then your metabolism will slow and you DON’T want that.

(Parker) #36

In a nutshell if I get hungry and I’ve already meet my Keto-food-marks then I can just eat fat? Is that what you’re telling me? I’m sorry if I am annoying. :confused: I promise I’ve done my research it’s just some things get confusing.

(TJ Borden) #37

No worries, that’s what the forum is for.

Pretty much, and if you end up getting a little more protein in order to get that fat, don’t sweat it. The protein goal is more of a range, and not something to worry too much about until you’re further along. The main thing right now is to keep the carbs down. Once you’re fat adapted, that number becomes a little more flexible too, although many (myself included) try to keep it as low as possible.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #38

Eating fat to satiety is important, especially in the early days. Don’t worry about calories, don’t worry about how much fat. By the time you are fully fat-adapted, all that will have sorted itself out.

BTW, and FWIW, when asked if he liked children, W. C. Fields replied, “Yes, I do; especially fried.”

Sorry, couldn’t resist—don’t eat your children! Keep ketoing on, eat more fat, and they’ll stop looking so delicious.

(Parker) #39

Sometimes I wish I could throw my children into a deep-fat-fryer. My life before keto ( i’m on day number five by the way lol) consisted of calorie counting, low fat foods, working out like a maniac and wearing a Fitbit with my calorie intake set a 1500. Not worrying about calories is tough but like I said on a different post today…I’m going to trust the process

(LeeAnn Brooks) #40

I hear you! I was set at 1200 or less. It’s really scary at first to let go.

Now I’m eating on average 1600 a day, but sometimes up as high as 2000 and more. I go based on hunger. I’m losing weight slowly, but I don’t have much to lose. And it feels really good to lose without starving myself.

But I still love my FitBit.