I have lost 35 lbs. on the keto diet, keeping on or below approximately 20 carbs per day. I have reached my goal weight and am keeping below 50 carbs to maintain. This simply means, in general, that I’ve given up grains and sugars in foods. There is a whole world out there of recipes substituting almond or coconut flour for wheat, certain artificial sweeteners for sugar, etc. My tastes have changed, as well as cravings for carb-loaded pastries. I feel a lot better. and can have wonderful food such as bacon, other meats/fish, butter, cheeses, green veggies, meats and fish of all kinds, certain fresh fruits, etc., plus keto dessert recipes to kill for.
I can understand the need for carbs if you’re going to run a race, but older people simply don’t need the carbs, like they did when they were younger.
Are you allowed some carb on rare occasion? When I see the word Keto all I see Eggs and bacon only.
I eat a fairly healthy diet - lots of water, chicken and veggies - and go to fitness club 5 days a week.
My morning breakfast is oatmeal topped with strawberries, a banana on the side and a skim milk "chaser" - a total of 100 carbs.
:: keeping on or below approximately 20 carbs per day ::
“Carbs” is not a proper unit of measure.
20 pounds of carbs?
Since 2003, I have found that as soon as I move away from that 50 carb (or less) a day rule, the weight quickly comes back on.
Why do I keep slipping back? In order for this to work for me, I've learned that I really need to log what I eat, day after day without fail. Everything that I eat (or drink) gets logged. I use the free version of MyFitnessPal for this - as it does a good job and has pretty much ever food already in the database.
When counting carbs, it's also important to keep track of fiber. For example, I wasn't getting enough fruits and vegetables in the early years because it never took long to get over 50 carbs if you are measuring strictly carbs. But remember, fiber subtracts from carbs! So this allows you a lot more fruits and vegetables.
For example, a medium avocado has 13 carbs. But ten of those are fiber - so only 3 net carbs in an avocado! Since tracking this way, I've been able to add a lot more healthy foods and still stay under the 50 carb goal.
Finally, I sometimes think about Ronald Reagan and his love for jellybeans. Probably one of the worst foods you can eat, all those empty sugar calories. You have to wonder if he would ever have come down with Alzheimers had he restricted his carbs (especially sweets).
85 pounds here. And yes, running on ketones beats brainfog on carbs every day. No midday carb bonk either.
Way, way more energy, and I stopped snoring. Just the stopped snoring part is massive. You get 50% disability from the USG if you started snoring on active duty, they consider it that bad. Had no idea.