Just started on Day 2

#1

Came about the KETO thing by accident and decided to try it as of yesterday.

Clueless on the food path.

I have been on One Meal a Day almost my entire life (don’t ask how).

So yesterday, I had:

3 cups of coffee with a total of 3 packs of Splenda and a dab of Half n Half in each
5 glasses of water
For dinner, I simply ordered 2 Chipotle Keto Bowls.

I take mutlivitamins (Centrum), Zinc 50MG, Vitamin C (1,000MG), Fish Oil, etc.

I cut out the Biotin Gummies (because of sugar).

I plan on replicating that today, plus take my usual Whey Protein after a workout.

Is this the right step forward? Or do I have this completely wrong?

(Running from stupidity) #2

Keto is this easy (Keto for beloved noobs)

This is for Phase One - the starter phase. It’s still not complicated later, but this is the really easy to explain version which will help you no end.

  • Eat under 20g of carbs a day

  • Don’t worry about the scale

  • Eat plenty of good food - fat and protein - while adhering to 20g/carbs/day. Don’t worry too much about macros and calories EXCEPT carbs. Keep them below 20g/day. (Prioritize the protein - always start with protein in every meal, but don’t panic about it.) Your job is to get fat-adapted, so give your body the fuel you want it to use. Also, your appetite will vary - it’ll disappear, then it’ll come roaring back. Happens to most people, don’t sweat it.

  • ELECTROLYTES/SALT - KEEP THEM UP

  • Buy the meat you can afford - don’t stress about grass-fed, organic (con), etc… The worst meat is better than the best bread.

  • Fasting is a tool. Nothing more, nothing less. Works for lots, not for others. Don’t let tools tell you to use it before you’re fat-adapted and it makes sense.

  • This site has a search function (magnifying glass at the top of the page) and a newbies section - use them both, you’ll get a better variety of answers to your questions far more quickly that way. SERIOUSLY, THIS IS VERY USEFUL.[1]

That’s as difficult as it needs to be for a couple of months.

My good friend Terence (being friends with a Kiwi feels kinda dirty, but there you have it, keto makes for strange bedfellows) tells me this thing I have described above is called “dirty keto.” So yeah, do dirty keto, kids! :slight_smile:

Lots of Love, THE JUICE

Expanded version is HERE

[1]If you can’t find a useful answer after searching and reading for a while, we can help you a lot more if you tell us relevant data about yourself such as your reasons for doing keto, your weight/height/age/gender, a sample menu plan & any relevant health conditions.

(Carl Keller) #3

Accident and fate are close cousins and they are often mistaken for each other. I once thought I found keto by accident (met a guy who lost a bunch of weight and he told me how) but now when I look back, I know it was fate.

It might be a good idea to understand how keto works. Then it will be much easier to execute. Here’s a great starting point that talks about the how, the do’s and the dont’s.

First of all, restaurant food is not the safe bet in keto. The exception would be when you can order things like a plain old steak or fish and vegetables. There’s almost always going to be more carbs than any nutrition panel or menu is going to claim.

Just because it says “Keto” on it doesn’t mean that it’s going to be friendly to your carb count but Chipotle’s salads and salad bowls do appear to be somewhat safe from the ingredients. Definitely stay away from anything that includes taco shells or tortillas.

The safest and most delicious bet is to use single item whole foods and cook your own meals at home. There’s no surprises then.

#4

Thanks for the reply.

I understand that I need to stay under 20 g of carbs per day.

Just wondering if what I stated was a good start or not.

Thanks.

(Bella) #5

Is it bad If I did eat 22g of carbs today ?

(Robert C) #6

Nope - 22 is just fine while you are learning, experimenting, starting out…

20 carbs was chosen as the upper limit to ensure everyone gets into ketosis. (Many people can stay in ketosis at higher levels.)

Both are true:

  • A single day high is not really of an consequence (KCKO - Keep Calm, Keto On!)
  • It is very likely that you can get to and stay in ketosis at a higher level of carbs - during the first few months you can use a blood ketone meter to see if (for example) 30 grams per day is okay for you (i.e. your blood ketone reading stays above 0.5 while having 30 grams per day). I only recommend that if you are truly having trouble staying below 20 though (and staying below 20 will generally move you along faster than 30 even if 30 keeps you in ketosis).
(Bella) #7

thank you !!!

(*Tame Those Ghrelin Gremlins) #8

Welcome! I am not an expert on Keto but I do know keeping up electrolytes is very important, drinking plenty of water and getting enough salt. That will help in the beginning.

As said before be careful of eating out. It’s very hard to know for certain what’s in the food you’re ordering, and many restaurants use hidden ingredients such as flour (and they don’t tell you) I usually stick to steak, burger without a bun or chicken.

Good luck and I definitely recommend reading and absorbing as much information as possible about keto, the way you approach it will determine your success. :smiley:

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #9

Lots of great advice here. Read it through, and if you still have questions, be sure to ask them. :bacon:

#10

Thanks all.

Been eating the Chipotle bowls.

They are so basic.

Romaine Lettuce
Cheese
Guac
Pork

2 bowls come in under the net carbs of 20.

I am probably all in for 20 carbs total with the use of Splenda (.91 G Carbs) and Half N Half.

3 days in a row., definitely feel a difference.

Being I only eat 1 meal per day, have to see how I can get the fat, etc. required for the day.

(Omar) #11

interesting

Are you diabetic? I will be surprised if you are.

or you are just doing keto for weight loss.

thanks

#12

Not diabetic.

A few pounds but really to see what health benefits I can attain.