Son on Keto Five Months Can't Lose Weight


#21

He told me yesterday he has eliminated breakfast (except for the tea with cream). We’ll see if that helps. We weigh weekly.

My expectations for him were based on my experience. My weight loss was dramatic, although it was about 7 years ago. I estimated I began losing a pound a day initially and then over six months that rate decayed exponentially, with some plateaus here and there.

Another factor is that my son is stereotypical millennial. Virtually no exercise. But, in September, I got him a membership to my health club. He goes about 4 days a week (I’m 6 or 7) and lifts for 30 minutes. No aerobic exercise. But I don’t either now in winter, but in the summer I rollerblade approximately 2000 miles over 4 months(!).

My son also has a stubborn bit of psoriasis on his scalp. I told him way back that getting off grains should improve his condition, but it hasn’t. Based on information I read on the wheatbelly blog I recently upped his daily vitamin D intake to 5000. I plan to have his blood checked in a couple of months; vitamin D, insulin, and testosterone.


(Hyperbole- best thing in the universe!) #22

I’m sorry it/s been so tough for him. I hope the tweaks he’s making will get results before too long.


#23

Just a follow up as things have improved since February. Basically my son was motivated and modified his routine to eat somewhat less than before and the weight is coming off. He lost about 22 pounds from late March till mid June after stalling for several months prior to that.

So he is down 41 pounds total since August, and the rate recently is about 10 pounds per month. We are pretty happy, and hopefully this will continue. I’d say he is half way to his goal. He started at 311 lbs, is at 270 now, and probably shooting for 220 or so.

As an example, when we go for buffalo wings at the pub, he orders 8 wings and a serving of ranch dressing; before he would have 12 wings, and 2 servings of dressing. Now that he is seeing the change on the scale I think he’ll be even more motivated.


(Susan) #24

That is great, I hope that his progress continues. He is lucky to have a loving, supportive dad to help him on his journey. I am sure that your encouragement is really helping to keep him motivated as well =). Keep us all posted! Take care =)