Is high fat required?

#21

Hello forum and Merry Christmas.

I have always found enough fat very important for my overall feel in keto.( Always in my case is 20 years of Keto/Atkins -whatever Low Carb mix it has been. Sometimes a bit on and off. )

Right now I`m on a good start again, and once again very low (5-15 g) carbs. First, very low carbs let hunger stay away without a ton of daily calories and second, I like the strong ketosis feel. I have tried to up my carbs numerous times over the years,not happening. I start to get cravings at around 30 grams and end up eating “just one potato” etc etc…

My reason for keto is general well being. BP already went down in a few weeks, steady blood sugar, Im sharp all day,sleep well... I dont want diabetes either. I restrict calories a little,feels right for now.

I´d also like to get rid of a few kilos,no hurry though. As long as I fit in my motorcycle leathers at 61 years old in April. :slight_smile:

(Robin) #22

Welcome. Sounds like you know what to do and are ready to fully commit. Good for you! Glad you’re here.

(Bob M) #23

Sounds like a good goal.

#24

There can be too much fat but usually it´s very hard to actually overeat fat. If you are restricting calories,then you need to watch a bit. Usually unnecessary amounts of protein comes first.

Many do not restrict calories and still lose weight.

Having said that: we had ham today,straight from the oven. Because all modern ham is pretty lean in fat, i took several sips of olive oil and had butter in my coffee during the day.

And thanks for the welcome!

(KM) #25

Sipping olive oil? Each to his own, I guess. I think I’d just butter the ham slices and be done with it! :stuck_out_tongue:

#26

Olive oil is good stuff and it´s easy to add dietary fat that way. I often start my day with a sip or two.

But yeah, I`m going to make a nice gravy using the ham fat,butter and cream today!