Keto women over 50

(Janelle) #416

Yeah - no luck on that yet either (no ulcer but terrible acid). I was taking a PPI every day. I went off them slowly and man, still burning. Started drinking ACV (diluted, of course), taking enzymes and ordered HCL which will be here on Wednesday. Sometimes I wonder if it’s the keto or all the supplements - I’m willing to try most anything to get my gut flora back in order. I’m not a “pill person” though and that’s what I’m turning into! A pill popping old lady - lol.

(Jane) #417

Let me know if the HCL helps. I add ACV when I think about it.

#418

Have you tried deglycerinated licorice (DGL)? It really helped me with the acid reflux. Chew the tablets up before you eat and it helps your stomach secrete the lining that protects it from the acid.

I did give up caffeine for a few weeks, then slowly introduced it back into my life…I am a better person with caffeine on board than I am without it.

(Jane) #419

Have not heard of this but would be willing to give it a try. I only get that burning sensation when I haven’t eaten for a while and stomach is empty. I can try this instead of reaching for a Nexium.

(Lynn Chodur) #420

Hello there. I had a similar start to my keto journey. I have always thought that I would have a hard time losing on any diet because I think my metabolism is challenged after yoyoing for so many years. I also lost a little at first and then stalled. Not being a very patient person, I decided to “force” my weight to come off by fasting. At first I stopped eating breakfast because I wasn’t hungry, so I almost always do a 18/6 or 16/8. However, I also will do 24, 36, 48 and 72 hour fasts sporadically so my body doesn’t get used to a schedule. I also take supplements - Vitamin D3, A multivitamin, and magnesium, which I find helps me with leg cramps at night. I also make sure to eat a lot when not fasting-Ketogenic of course. Keep trying different things until you find a method that works for you. Remember knowledge is power so keep listening to podcasts and reading books, Best of luck!

(Jane) #421

Been leaving my butter on the counter for YEARS and not dead yet.

My great-grandparents left their butter out, bacon grease in a metal can near the stove… breakfast was bacon and eggs and biscuits and gravy to fuel the body for lots of labor on the farm.

Lunch was HUGE. Beans, cornbread, garden veggies if in season, meat, etc.

Lunch was set back on the stove and NOT refrigerated and Supper was a light version of Lunch leftovers. No heavy meal in the evenings.

My great-grandparents had it right.

(Anjum) #422

Yes. I find monk fruit to be the best. No cooling effect and I do not taste an aftertaste either. Acts and looks like sugar as well. Smaller crystals and I always use less than recipe asks for.

(Kathleen Rose) #423

I have. The fewer carbs I eat the more the hot flashes I have even though I went through menopause 15 years ago. I also get quite hot during the night.

(Tersia Basson) #424

Hi there
I have been doing Keto for a more than a year. When I started I was bed bound. Unable to walk. Had high blood pressure, on Metformin, Asthma that put me in hospital every year, severe pain from Ostio- Arthrites.
I have lost 60 kg. No longer taking meds for High blood pressure, its normal No Asthma attacks, perfectly controlled. No longer on Metformin, bloodsugar is normal.
Walking on crutches. I am getting a hip replacement in March. I eat lots of eggs, home made Keto Mayonaise, green veg like cabbage,full fat meat and some Dairy
I am 59.

(Tersia Basson) #425
(Janelle) #426

This is awesome. You should feel proud of yourself!

(Tersia Basson) #427

Thank you

(Jane) #428

My Mom’s condition was similar to yours. If I had know about keto in 1994 I would have insisted w both go on it. She mostly ate meat and veggies already so she wouldn’t have had to give up much.

I’m convinced it would have extended her life.

I am 8 years younger than she was when she died (she was 68). The first time she ended up in the ICU for her conditions she was 1 year older than me.

I am 60 and don’t look or feel it one bit after a year on keto!

(Deirdre Salomone) #429

Hello Traray~ I’m new here and reading as much as possible! Who is LeAnn, and what is a “carb up?” Thank you!

(Tersia Basson) #430

I turn sixty on Friday! Can’t wait for my new hip. Taking Moringa to boost my imune system.

(Jo) #431

Hello Ladies! I was looking for a forum that fits me and this one looks like a good one. I am 52 and started Keto January 2nd, I have not lost 1 pound and am super discouraged. I follow Dr. Eric Berg, Maria Emmerich and some of Mark Sisson’s advice.

I do IF 6 days a week, 16:8 and am usually ok but by 9:00 am my tummy is talking to me! I do stay at 20 grams of carbs per day, I go to bed around 9:00 pm and am fully awake by 2:00 am and fall back to sleep at 4:00 am so my sleep really suffers when I go to low carb but I do not feel tired the next day or foggy brained. I do not have many cravings for sugar and my desire to eat carbs have dwindled. I cook all of our meals at home so that I stay on track.

I do feel less belly bloat and that my clothes are a tiny bit looser so that keeps me going.

One question that I have is that Mark Sisson says that we should only stay in ketosis no longer than 6 weeks and then we should go paleo, what are your thoughts on this?

Thanks for welcoming me! I have no idea if I am even posting this correctly, hopefully I am!

(Empress of the Unexpected) #432

Hi and welcome. I strongly disagree with the six week then paleo idea. Are you sure he didn’t mean six months? Some lucky people start to become fat adapted at six weeks so by going off keto right when you are adapting would cancel out any benefits. I am at nine months and only became fat adapted at around six months. I am eating healthier than at any time before and have no desire to change this way of eating.

(Jo) #433

I went to a Keto 101 class where the instructor recommended his book, the instructor said that he does not recommend staying in ketosis longer than 6 weeks and neither did she. She looked great and is the same age as myself but has been doing keto/paleo for years, I guess it will take time and everyone is different but I just want it to happen faster than what it is. My mom was right when she said I have no patience LOL. Thanks for replying:).

(Empress of the Unexpected) #434

I have zero patience as well, so I am amazed I have done anything for nine months straight. Three things that can cause weight gain to stall are dairy, nuts and artificial sweeteners. In some people, not all.

(Empress of the Unexpected) #435

Are you drinking enough water and using enough salt? Also, the sleep will settle down the longer you follow a ketogenic diet.