I don't have cancer

[Kaiden]

Colonoscopy yesterday. Due to a genetic anomaly (MSH6 polymophrism, to clarify), I need one every other year. Two years ago, one very small polyp. Motivated me to go ketogenic. This year, not only do I have no polyps, I have also diminished my diverticulosis (also due to another genetic issue - Ehlers-Danlos syndrome).

I’m going to liberalize my protein a bit, since it worked without really restricting. But, I’ll need to do more fasting and/or caloric restriction since I have achieved the dreaded state of “metabolically healthy obese,” and have been plateaued for a year.

[Tmdlkwd]

(also due to another genetic issue - Ehlers-Danlos syndrome).

I had to see what the genetic issue entailed. Just looked it up …
I learn something everyday here on this forum

Thank you for sharing!

Congrats on your progress

Just had Family member that had a NO cancer colonoscopy
And diverticulitis as well

[buffy]

Well done Kaiden! Great news re your colonoscopy and diverticulosis results. Wishing you continued success with your journey Keep us updated…

[Elle79]

Great news, you must be so happy.

[J_A-M]

That’s excellent news! Especially the longterm affliction change.

In regards to the rest of your post,

Calories DOES matter on keto

Hello guys it’s the dane here… I had not lost weight for almost 4 weeks. I only ate when I was hungry, I never ate breakfast even though I was tired and sluggish through out the day… I only ate around 900-1400 calories a day and i didn’t feel that I could eat more than that… Then I upped my calories to 1600-1800 over a couple of weeks and I’m losing weight again, (faster than before), I feel much better, I’m happier and I have MUCH more energy! I think 900-1400 calories was slowing down my…

[Kaiden]

I have a few issues going on
1.) Obesity
2.) TBI
3.) EDS
4.) Lynch
5.) Potential autoimmune involvement.
6.) Estrogen dominance

I’m really not sure which one to work on first, but probably 1 or 2. My biggest concern is that my call center will be closing in November, or before then, so I’ll need to have a working brain and a body that is more difficult to discriminate against. If I go with my brain, I’ll probably need to chase ketones. If I go obesity, I’ll need to be chasing the scale. Either way, I think the Lynch will be controlled, as long as I stay in net ketosis.

[J_A-M]

Considering the scale doesn’t determine what you look like and your body can be helped at the same time as your brain, it’s not a one or the other deal. At some point you might consider therapeutic ketosis for the inner stuff but, therapeutic ketosis still helps with the outer stuff as well. Fueling your body and having a good functioning BMR is important for both also. We have instances of long plateaus being fixed with reducing protein and upping fat and also upping calories to raise BMR.

I'm losing weight again after a 1.5 year stall

Great to hear this Carl. It really helped me to hear on your podcast to add MORE fat to my meals. I was not feeling full until I did that and lost 5 more lbs. I am 3-5lbs within goal. I also cut out keto treats (ie fake sugar) which really helped with the cravings. Even quit my Trident gum habit. I also joined Overeaters Anonymous and it has helped a ton too. and since I already have a food plan (in addition to OA)(ie keto) I am on my way to food freedom! Thank you for your help.

[Kaiden]

For control of cancer… really, for general longevity, I want to keep my low BMR.

[J_A-M]

Having a low BMR isn’t a want to keep or not thing. Your body has the BMR it needs to run at and the one people try to make it run at. If we make it run too low, it’ll reduce external processes to protect the vital ones. Processes like losing fat which it now wants to keep around for safety, keeping you warm. I’m not saying actively raise your BMR to move the bar up. But, maintaining the correct one and not one below it. I’m not sure how having a low BMR controls cancer exactly. I’d be interested in the studies.