eisus123's Journal, 10 December 2019

Good luck. What book did you get? 

Simply Keto by Suzanne Ryan  

I do not think I have read that one. Hope it is good. I have done keto for awhile and liking it. Hope you will too.  

Like the LC way of eating too! Weight melts off for awhile! Especially if your previous diet was very high in simple carbs. Calorie counting don’t lie! Good Shedding! 

Hope it works out for you! 

I've been on Keto for the last 4 days, also watching calorie intake as well, this app is freaking out cause of the fat intake that comes with Keto lol 

I think I do low carb, but not really keto. The fats kind of concern me being an older person with years drummed into my head about cholesterol. Read a lot of information from Dr. Campbell who did the China study. He says we need plant based protein with low fat. I just try to use common sense and follow what would be Mediterranean, I guess. I have been calorie counting and working on 400 calorie meals. I am losing, so something is working for me. Thanks for sharing and good luck.  

Did keto for about two months had to quit leg cramps 

@badbruce I had leg cramps from low carbs before and drank more water and I think it’s potassium, a lack of. I don’t know exactly what Keto is all about but I want to keep my fats down carbs low calories within the RDA for my height weight and age - old too! I wont go all crazy on it because I have had eating disorders before and have a tendency to do stupid things  

@ Barbs Counter sounds more like what I am going to be doing! 

I'm doing low carb Adkins style. I'm also trying to watch calorie intake. It's working for me, and I haven't started missing bread yet...lol Good luck! 

Remember to supplement with electrolytes and eat your carbs in leafy greens. The fiber will keep you regular. 

Also if you don’t drop anything measure your food to track calories 

For me leg cramps are always magnesium. I do about 600 mg of it every evening. Apparently also help with sleep. 

I'm always interested in keto, but can't seem to commit.  

Welcome to keto, Eisus. Check out kendberrymd on YouTube for some great tips. He's not a chiropractor, he's a licensed medical doctor. 

I've been doing Keto for close to a year now. It's been a good fit for me but everyone is a little different. As with most things, you'll want to drink plenty of water. Also, a drink with a little MCT oil is a good way to give yourself an energy boost. I drink 1 TBSP MCT plus 2 TBSP butter in my 11AM coffee. My workout is around 3PM and I feel really energetic. Good luck! I hope it helps... 

@moopie321 I haven’t measured myself yet, but when I return home I will. I am in the mountains for a couple days. I know my Keto book is coming in the mail today and tomorrow I will start reading it to find out about it! Exciting and you are an inspiration!