Looking for other beginners to start keto journey

#102

This is actually a different podcast. Keto for Women Show is Shawn Mynar’s podcast. Mine is called Keto Woman. I can’t take credit for two :smiley:

#103

I was wondering about that, the names don’t match! Lol but I’m glad to learn of your podcast @Daisy! I will look for it for sure!

(Candy Lind) #104

WHOOPS! Sorry. :blush: I haven’t been able to get into podcasts much - just specific episodes here & there - it would help if I were driving more!

(Steve) #105

Hey guys! New to the site and only started Keto a week ago. I’m a 49 year old male - 6’3". Should have weighed myself the day of, though did 3 days prior (310lbs). Down 13 pounds as of this morning.
Prior to starting keto, I was trying to minimize my carb intake (I also have fatty liver). The highest I’ve weighed was 321 back in August (which was a surprise to me - it was a doctor’s scale) - that’s when I realized my former scale wasn’t remotely accurate. :frowning:
Had a lot of Keto flu symptoms this week. Looking forward to things normalizing and getting more energized!!! :slight_smile:
My goal is to get back down to the weight I was in college - 220lbs (thereabouts). Provided my BFI is very low at that weight, I’ll just maintain.

I think getting enough potassium in your diet is a real challenge. Can’t seem to get anywhere close to 4700mg. Concerned that could be the cause of some of these symptoms, as I am drinking a LOT of water (yesterday was 5.5 litres).

If anyone has any great ideas on getting the potassium up without killing my carb count?

Daily regular goals:

1812 Calories
20g Carbs
161g Fats
68g Protein
2300mg Sodium
4700mg Potassium

Edit: Oh, and now up to 25 recipes in the Keto section of my Paprika app. :slight_smile: (yes, I love to cook and I’m a foodie)
Not looking forward to the big family dinner at Easter in a few weeks. :frowning:

#106

It’s the thought that counts! :wink:
I love podcasts. Not into music much so podcasts are my go to when running or cleaning!

#107

@steve…hi! I really have no business offering tips as I’m only on day 12 myself—but I did learn that Morton’s lite salt has potassium in it…350mg in 1/4 tsp. (Also 290mg sodium in there)

Honestly I can’t remember if I read about it on this forum or hear about it somewhere else but I have definitely been using it! Avacodos are also a food source of potassium.

Good luck!!

(Steve) #108

Yep, I know about avocados, but they’re also high in carb count (one of the meals I make - usually lunch - is guacamole with celery sticks for dipping). Well, I shouldn’t say high 4g net carbs isn’t that bad. :wink:

Thanks for the tip on Morton’s - not entirely sure if we can get it up here, but I’ll certainly take a look!! :slight_smile:

One of the frustrating things is that so many foods don’t put their Potassium numbers on their nutrition label - and most of the information on the internet is conflicting. :frowning:

#109

I’m 5 days in - started Tuesday 6 March after reading this format all Monday evening. Bought some bits I needed - have never done this and have never bought the kind of foods I need to eat. Felt quite guilty loading my basket with full fat everything! But feel fantastic. I’ve slept soundly 4 nights in a row and woken up without feeling hungry every morning both of which haven’t happened…for years! Haven’t had any Keto flu type stuff yet but am committed to going through whatever comes because I feel so good.

(Prasad Mokkapati) #110

I was in good shape was a powerlifter and suddenly ended up with Grand Mal Seizures. Was in a coma for 3 months, had all kinds of drugs and nothing worked. Had 2 or 3 seizures every day. So I figured I will try out keto diet. It’s been 3 days. I used to have protein shakes before my workouts which have no carbs. I started Keto diet past few days. I have 3 eggs in the morning, protein shake in the afternoon and some nuts -almonds/cashews/walnuts in between. At least for me the protein shake in the afternoon helps with my hunger. My seizures have gone down dramatically. So have to wait and see if the Keto diet helped or just as time passed by.

(Mandy ) #111

Day 14 on keto… Still getting some headaches and brain fog, some cravings but I stay strong and get through them, still some diahrea and on occasion stomach irritability. Down 3kg and got quite a bit of energy. So far so good :blush:

(Katherine Robinson) #112

Hey Steve. I am starting my 4th week. I had this concern too. I found a electrolyte supplement on Amazon. Ultima replenished. It has no carbs, and when feeling like I am dragging it defiantly helps. Lots of potassium and magnesium.

#113

Hello. I’ve just started 3/27/18 – and I have lost 7 lbs. My major reason for starting Keto is not to lose weight but to finally shed the subcutaneous fat! My BMI is normal, but I have about 40% body fat. Does anyone have any stories to tell about their experiences with this?

#114

Id would love to join this group! I started keto 4 weeks ago and am transitioning well so far.

A bit about me, I am doing keto for a number of reasons, primarily to prevent a cancer recurrence. Today is exactly 7 years since I was diagnosed. I had to suffer the range of treatment, cut, burned and poisoned, but thankfully I am still alive today - so conventional medicine does have its place. But those words “you have cancer” are ones that no one ever wants to hear!

I am a 53 year old woman, pre-diabetic from the age of 5, high BP, dawn phenomenon, achy joints (which I attribute to long lasting affects from chemo).

After being on keto for 4 weeks, I cannot believe the clarity in my brain. Now I realize I lived my entire life in a brain fog. I didn’t really eat a lot of simple sugar because of how it made me feel - almost inebriated if I ate too much sugar such as a brownie. If I ate French fries and a burger I would need an afternoon nap. In fact remembering back I always bonked in the afternoons. So I learned I to eat mostly complex carbs but even those are too much for my body to handle.

My husband cannot believe my transition to date - and its only 4 weeks. He cannot believe my energy levels, the fact I require less sleep, the fact I now rise upon awaking and I’m not groggy. Its remarkable. For my body carbs = poison.

I do have a question - just how much sodium do I need daily? And potassium? And magnesium? I fear I may not be getting enough but I am afraid to take sodium as I have high blood pressure. Right now my readings are all over the place and not consistent, so I want to be careful but I don’t want to deprive my body of electrolytes either.

#115

Hello. I also have hypertension and was reading mixed information about the salt, so cut back dramattically. A couple of days later I had the worst case of Keto flu – I mean I couldn’t even stand up without reeling and I had a very sore lower back. I drank a glass of water with a tsp of salt and almost immediately felt better and the backache was gone, which amazed me. Since then, I eat tons of salt – however, I did buy a bp cuff so that I could check at home. So far no problems. I add extra salt to everything. And I still have an occasional 1/2 tsp in water. If it tastes really, really good, then I know it is what I need. In fact, salt is my go-to when I feel wonky. At least thus far (into week 3). But I also have prescription potassium and take the magnesium (250 mg I think) every night before bed. Since that one horrible bout with Keto flu, I have been fine.

#116

Hi, all! I’m new to keto as of last Sunday. Have been doing reading, listening, watching and whatever else I can think of doing to make sure I’m on the right track. Happy to have found this site!

I don’t know that I’m doing things perfectly, but I’m certainly working on it.

I’ve never been one who liked to cook much, but have been trying to make a few things to have for dinner and/or breakfast and then having that a few other meals. I don’t think I’ll ever be one of those people who derive great pleasure from cooking, but I acknowledge that I must do so to some degree in order to be healthy.

I’m just going to keep calm and keto on!

(Jennifer thompson) #117

I just started a couple of days ago. I’m so excited and joined a gym. But I’m so freaking tired!!!

#118

Hitting the gym right now will be really hard, and as something new you’re introducing will be a stressor on your body. I have read that we need to give our bodies time to adjust and heal and not push t with exercise (although light walking has been recommended ).

Being super stubborn myself I tried to stick with my regular (been doing for years) exercise routine and the regular work became extremely difficult, in the 2nd week I really had to back off and it’s getting better now (only on day 16) but definately read up on working out right at the start. 2 podcasts I’ve listened to are the keto show for Women and Leanne Vogel of healthful pursuit…can’t think of the name of her podcast. But both of those along with 2ketodudes all talk about not trying to do too much at the beginning.

Good luck to you!!

#119

Started March 1st, took a day off for my 30th but been good and on track since then. I’m loving keto so far, my body has its moments, I haven’t stopped any of my physical activities and sometimes my body isn’t a huge fan but overall I feel healthier and more motivated. Can’t wait to see the progress by the end of the month and of course going forward after that.

(Logan Parsons) #120

Hi Frank. I am starting next weekend. Doing some research and cleaning out the kitchen. I am going to miss those carbs but look forward to not having the overwhelming need to snack.
Logan

(Stephanie Sablich) #121

I use this too! I drink one serving every morning, and take salt tablets throughout the rest of the day when I’m fasting. It makes a HUGE difference for me, especially post-workout.