What is almost (but not really) enough to make you quit keto?

(Edith) #21

I have reaped many benefits from keto, but the problem of getting my electrolytes properly balanced has been a real challenge. If I didn’t like the benefits I’ve received, the electrolyte troubles would definitely be a reason for me to quit keto. Now… I would never go back to high carb, but I have considered paleo as an alternative.

(LeeAnn Brooks) #22

I’m having the same issue with my electrolytes. I think some people are just more prone to these problems. I naturally have low blood pressure and I think that may be causing some of my problems. Just the littlest bit off and the dizzy spell kick in. It’s not a hard fix. Just a little salt usually sets the world straight again, but it’s really disturbing at times.
That and I keep getting nauseous after runs, even when I take extra salt ahead of time. I’m trying to add distance each time I run, and I think the extra exertion is causing the problems. Especially in this heat we are having.

But running endurance was one of my primary reasons for starting Keto, so opting out of running isn’t what I want to do.

Guess I just have to keep tinkering with it. I am starting to think there is no ideal way for me to deal with it though and it’s going to be a continuous effort of trial and error as my body’s needs change constantly.

#23

Going to the movies too often and eating out with others too often would cause me to say “to hell with these restrictions”. I have been turning down my husbands suggestions to go to the movies for several weeks now because movies to us always meant two hours worth of junk food. Hell, that’s all part of the movie experience! Last night I gave in and went to a movie with him and I had my pocketbook stuffed full: pepperoni slices, cubes of hard cheese, a bag of bacon, a bag of pecans, a slab of 85% dark chocolate, and a homemade keto sweet treat.

I told him to go ahead and indulge in his favorites (popcorn, candy, ice cream, soda) and it was definitely hard. Was the movie experience less enjoyable than if I had eaten popcorn and peanut butter cups? Hell yes. But was it worth staying strong? Hell yes.

I’m sure if I continue to take my own keto-friendly snacks and practice the movies frequently it will become the “new norm” and I won’t miss the crap food anymore, but last night was challenging.

Also, eating out with others. Had lunch with both sisters yesterday and I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and threw way the bun and fries. Didn’t use ketchup, but ate the pickle. Did I feel deprived watching them eat some of my old favorites? Of course I did, but again, maybe the more I do it, the less I will miss it.

Oh, and I’m finding that living on meat is getting old. I can’t do salads because of my digestive issues and too much protein from eggs or chicken is causing me blood glucose issues, so I’m basically living on meat these days.
Sue

(Raj Seth) #24

…and… is that an NSV!!! :joy:

:+1: :meat_on_bone::poultry_leg::cut_of_meat::bacon::+1:

#25

Yes, that’s the way I will start looking at it. It’s all about the attitude and mindset. Yum… more meat = GOOD!
Sue

(Sophie) #26

Me Likey! Please tell me where and I’ll take a look when I go towards the end of summer! :smile:

(Raj Seth) #27

I used to go to Federiks in markham. But that went to shit. Now I go to Eddies Wok n Grill in Brampton. Get the chili chicken “dry”, and must must remember to ask them to make it “more chili”, else the chili chicken has no chilies to speak of
The sizzler dishes are good too, but tend to be more Punjabi Chinese than Calcutta Tangra. If you don’t know what that means, then don’t worry - you’ll love em :rofl:. If you do, then you do :smiley:

(Sarah Bruhn) #28

Stalls sometimes really get me down, i’m 10kg off my ideal weight and my body will just not have it! keto is worth it health wise though so i’d rather be 10kg thicker than 10kg thinner but sick.

(Retta Stephenson) #29

I’m not a total carnivore, but a few months back when I was reading about it I ran across this fascinating Carnivore Diet chart. I had no idea there were so many choices (if you have access to them). Like… goat, camel, bison, turtle, kangaroo, alligator, bear, and more!

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(Ellen) #30

Best wishes to your Dad.

(Ellen) #31

Hm, I suppose it’s possible that keto could re-write my whole personality, but I suspect not :wink:
Yeah, they’re great, cook keto when I’m there, always encouraging etc.

#32

Well, you know, I’m projecting. :smile:

I seriously hate clothes shopping and makeovers and stuff when I am at my weight highs (been a yo-yo for years and years, hopefully that will end with keto). And I still hate the idea of them when I have lost weight, but curiously I begin to enjoy it once I get going. But that’s just me.

(Ellen) #33

Ugh, now I’m going to have nightmares about that.

#34

I am poor carnivore and cant afford the delicious meats I crave.It turns already highly restrictive diet into extremly restrictive boring pleasure less diet.Also thinking about banoffee,thats real challenge lol :joy:

(Susan Alexander) #35

Everything about “that time of the month” has gotten better on keto!! I do agree though that I am most tempted to go off plan during those few days before. Just forgive yourself and Keto on. I am also perimenapausal and I feel very emotionally stable with a steady mood but one time on vacation I went off plan for several days and ate a lot of crap and and the moodiness and night sweats came back with a vengeance.

(Ellen) #36

Sorry to hear about our Mum Karen, hopefully your successes might convince her.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #37

This is a great question. I’ve been reflecting on it, and I suppose that if the science showed this way of eating promotoed diabetes instead of curing it, that would make a difference. Not likely that will happen, thank goodness, given all the success stories people report on these forums.

I do think I would continue to eat this way, however, even if it were proved that it would shorten my lifespan. I really prefer how I feel when eating this way, and more years at the price of not feeling so good would be a bad bargain for me.

(Raj Seth) #38

Didn’t think of that aspect. Indeed I would too. However, I am fairly certain at this point that this WOE is not shortening my lifespan :pray:
The main concern now is - Will we outlive our :moneybag: :question: :fearful:

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #39

Good point, Raj. Of course, eating all that :bacon: means we’ll be in better shape to go out and earn a bit of :moneybag: if we need it.

(karen) #40

Well yeah, if I actually found compelling evidence that this diet was bad for me rather than being overwhelmed with the opposite information, I’d stop. If I found compelling evidence that a bottle of wine a day was a good idea, I’d consider that, too. :yum: