Insulin resistant, following my macros, gained weight

(Dina Hileman) #1

Hi there. I need some advice, PLEASE! I have been following the keto way of life for 4 weeks now. It was a slow start due to dehydration and keto flu, but I am sticking with it. I have PCOS. I finally lost 4 pounds only to gain it back, plus 5!!! I am 5’1". I weigh 170 (well, 175 now). I walk/run on the treadmill for 30 min 4 to 5 times a week. I sometimes go a bit over my protein. I find it difficult to reach my fats and I fall short of my calories at times (1400). I take plexus, which is supposed to be helping. I am thinking this has to do with my insulin. I also Intermittent Fast Monday through Friday. Any suggestions? SORRY FOR THE LONG POST.

(John) #2

Fat shouldn’t be a goal. Protein is a target, carbs are a limit, fat if you’re hungry. Focus on eating this way and the weight loss will come.

I fall short of my calories at times (1400)

If you aren’t hungry, don’t eat. I don’t recommend even bothering with calories until you are fat adapted and used to keto.

(Karen) #3

yes THIS!! :grin:

K

(Dina Hileman) #4

Thank you! What would you recommend my target protein should be? I was told too much can make me gain weight.

(Dina Hileman) #5

I have put my info into numerous macro calculators and get something different every time😕

(Allie) #6

Pick a figure that’s mid-range from the calculators and see how you get on with it. If it doesn’t suit you, change it - keto is very individual and part of getting used to it is learning how to pay attention to your body and make adjustments where needed.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #7

The usual recommendation is 0.8 to 1.0 grams/day of protein per kilogram of lean body mass, but some people recommend going as low as 0.6 g, and people trying to bulk up their muscles are often told to eat as much as 1.25 g.