Keto while working away?

(Chris) #1

Hi new here but been reading for a while. I done keto couple years ago and had good results but for one reason or another I stopped and had steady weight but this last year I have put on a lot of weight due to all inclusive holidays, lots of beer since incredible summer I’ve had and the World Cup ect so had a glutenous year but now time to knuckle down again!

My first problem I work in oil industry for 3 weeks at a time and have no choice to what food gets cooked for me so does anyone have any advice on how to stay in keto when away and on the road? A list of snacks ect that doesn’t need refrigeration that I can take to stop me going hungry when not much suitable choice for me would be much appreciated?

Does anyone spend a lot of time travelling have any tips on how they managed this lifestyle?

I tend to eat more protein that recommended on keto which never held back my results last time but I’ve read too much protein gets converted to glucose is this correct or does your body only convert it if there is a demand for extra energy? Also has anyone been kicked out of keto for too high protein intake?

#2

There are quite a few threads on the forum about what to eat while traveling. There are so many packaged snacks, like cheese and pepperoni, nuts, protein bars if you’re really desperate, that sort of thing. I’ve gone on a number of vacations since starting keto in January and I’ve had very little problem sticking to it. For one thing, if you’re fat adapted, you just don’t get as hungry.

(Diane) #3

I like Stabilyze bars in a pinch. They are low net carb, (6 or 7 grams of net carb per bar) have reasonable protein (11 or 12 per bar), and a bit more fat proportionately (10 or 11 grams) than most “protein bars” you find. If you are in the US, I’ve seen these in Costco (which also has the best price). I also like the taste better than most “protein bars”. Quest bars can also work, but I think you have to add fat elsewhere in the meal/snack, to slow down digestion and keep these more to a Keto range of macros.

Olives travel well and add great fat with low carbs. Macadamia nuts, pecans and walnuts all travel well. Pepperoni or low carb jerky. Green avocados, that can ripen over time. Coconut or MCT oil to add fat to coffee or broth.

Just some ideas that came to mind.

(Sophie) #4

I go out to lunch once a week, always someplace different. I always look for menu items that are basically meat & veggies, that aren’t crapped out with carbs like breading or croutons, or starches like potatoes/sweet potatoes, gravies or soups, and sauces I always ask for on the side. Most places are usually happy to give you extra mayo or mustard or full fat ranch dressing etc., kick the ketchup to the curb. It never hurts to ask for what you want either.

#5

Protein is only an issue when you’re eating more than YOUR body needs, where that line gets drawn is very dependent on your activity, whether you’re working out, or adding in any other protein needs you have. I average around 150-175g daily during the week (lifting days) and 100 or less most cases on rest days. If I eat my lift days amounts on a rest day… I’ll feel it! For most people gluconeogenesis isn’t as touchy as people make it out to be.

#6

If you search ‘truckers’, there’s lots of threads about what to take on the road, if you need unrefrigerated food that might help you. Nuts- I can’t find macadamias in the UK, but almonds, brazils & walnuts are low carb. If there’s a Grape Tree near you they do a roasted salted almonds which are yum, beware! Packets of seeds are good too. (If you like seeds there’s a great recipe for seed crackers on Dietdoctor which keep well in a tub for over a week.) You could take peanut butter or other nut butters & have spoonfuls of that, although the carb counts do vary a lot between brands. I’m veggie but presume beef jerky or pork scratchings would be fine. You could take some tins of tuna etc if you can eat the whole tin in one go!

#7

Fasting is just as (actually more) effective at achieving metabolic goals as adhering to a LC diet. If you can’t control what you eat, then use when you eat as a lever. For example, incorporating time restricted eating. Some people can maintain a state of ketosis by eating whatever they want constrained within a 6 hour window and fasting 16 hours a day. More metabolically deranged bodies require longer fasting times. Could you follow a one meal a day protocol (ie. just eat their crappy food at lunch time)?

(Chris) #8

Thanks for replies. I asked for on the road stuff hoping it would transfer over to me and it does kinda think il take nuts away with me and just ordered some
Mct. Working on a oil rig is gonna be hard but il try. In response to the intermittent fasting, the only meal a day in gaurenteed for keto is breakfast when I have unlimited eggs, bacon and sausage at my disposal but can’t be healthy to live of that for 3 weeks can it if that was my only meal per day?

(Chris) #9

Can someone recommend a good protein bar for keto that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg (I’m in uk)