Substitute for Bulletproof Coffee?

(Carl Keller) #43

Signs of fat adaptation:

  1. pee a lot
  2. not as hungry
  3. blood pressure returns to normal
  4. decrease carb cravings
  5. increased mental clarity
  6. consistent all day energy
  7. you can go 24 hours or longer without experiencing hunger or energy loss.

I am at the point where I eat once a day and I eat until I am full. Staying under 20 carbs is pretty easy in one meal. I’m usually 12-16 carbs per day but I don’t fret if I go slightly over 20. I am only 20 lbs (6 kilos) overweight so I am not looking for large numbers of weight loss. I am quite content with 2-3 lbs lost per week.

I do monitor how much fat I am eating and I can’t give you a specific amount that you should eat. I was over 100 grams a day before I knew I was fat adapted. I try to stay under 60-65 grams per day and it seems to work for me.

One thing about hunger. I think a lot of what we perceive as hunger is really just our inner clock saying “this is the time we should eat”. Once I was able to understand the difference between I need to eat, and I want to eat, hunger has not been a big problem. I still very much look foward to eating my meal for the day because everything tastes so much better than before.

(Mike W.) #44

There is lots of talk here about lowering your dietary fat intake. How do you not calorie restrict without overeating protein/carbs? It has to come from somewhere. And before you say it comes from your body, I mean doing this long term.

(Carl Keller) #45

Today, I’m doing 62 grams of protein (some days up to 80 grams), 65 grams of fat and 20 grams of carbs. It’s only about 1000 calories but I’ve been eating like this all week and I’m not hungry after I eat. I fasted for 48 hours this week and I am doing OMAD and I’m down 3 lbs. I don’t plan on eating like this forever but I still have all day energy and don’t seem to be having any ill effects.

#46

I’m not sure what you mean?

#47

I’m feeling very depleted of energy today. Is that normal?

#48

Thanks all, I am becoming more familiar with all of this. One thing: I drink a lot of water because I do a lot of hot yoga, but am I ok to treat myself to a few diet cokes a week?

(Sunny) #49

Hi Tavajava,
I’m with you. I love butter, I love coconut oil, however together in cup of fresh esspresso almost makes me gag! I’d just enjoy the coffee and get the fat in other ways like eating half an avo or my fave (borrowed from Leanne Vogel) pork rinds in avocado Mayo.
Cheers Sunny :star2:

(Julie Sarah Allan) #50

What is HWC? I’m new here. Ty

(Joanna Parszyk ) #51

Heeavy whipping cream, usually over 35% fat