Has anyone tried keto?

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I'm waiting on my keto cookbook to come in, as I've heard good things of that diet. Any comments on how you feel after starting, results, energy levels, etc? I've never been the type to diet. I just always relied on portion control. After being told I have insulin resistance, I realized portion control just isn't enough. Advice is always welcome!

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I have been on keto for almost a month now, and I am down 20lbs. It's not as hard as I thought. And Atkins products have been a lifesaver! That and a sucralose sweetener that I found (NuSweet) on Amazon. I stay under 22gs of carbs a day. But beware. My husband's birthday was the 26th and we tried to eat cake but it made us both sick! You can Google a bunch of stuff about keto. Right now, I have been struggling a bit because I'm on my period, after not having one since March, I am ready to eat my weight in chocolate! But I am not giving in! My sweet hubby bought me home some almonds & a dollar general peach clear water thingy. We plan on staying on this "diet" (we say lifestyle change) from now on! Oh and I recommend keto caveman on facebook and YouTube! Good luck!

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Check out:
Ibreatheimhungry.com

She does a weekly meal plan with grocery list.
I've been doing A LOT of research into this. I start Thursday (once I get paid). Good luck!

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I really like the keto life style and highly recommend it to friends and family. After my first pregnancy my hormones were totally out of sync and I was 60lbs over weight. And I couldn't fix them no matter how hard I exercised, eat 'healthy' and calorie counted. Then I discovered keto and it has really changed my life for the better. The extra weight seem to just fall off, all while eating great tasty food, I was less hungry, my period came back to a regular cycle, my depression has vanished, I have more energy to chase around my 2 yr old and I'm pregnant finally after trying for about 10 months. It's been a miracle life changer for me and lots of other people. Check in with your healthcare professional, read Keto Clarity, The Big Fat Surprise, and Good Calorie Bad Calorie and then go for it. Good luck!

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When I first found out I ate nothing but meat and cheese trying to get my numbers down but the discoloration in the corner of my eyes is cholesterol deposits which have to be burned out and can cause scarring so just be careful

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Check out healthful pursuit too... there are a couple possible downsides to keto for women (and it depends on the woman!) Most of the studies for the health benefits of keto were done on men, shocking right. relying too much on dairy for your fat intake can lead to inflammation and feeling poorly. I get crazy insomnia from it so I do carb ups on Saturdays. I'm going to try a mini carb up right before bed to see if it will help me sleep. I would just read read read everything you can get your hands on ESPECIALLY women keto gurus.

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I just quit keto after a month. I lost ten pounds, but I also lost a baby... I'm not sure if keto had anything to do with it, but I know keto messes with your hormones (look up shark week and keto), so I grew wary of it fast.

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KETO IS FANTASTIC. But it’s no bueno if you’re leading a highly athletic lifestyle. I just started working at my [military] unit and PT would be IMPOSSIBLE on the keto diet. It sucks but my body needs the stored glycogen to keep going.
It’s fascinating to learn about nutrition once you see first-hand how a diet works. Your body is a machine.

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I've been on a keto diet for almost 2 years and I lost 55lbs. I honestly think that's how I ended up pregnant due to hormone regulation. I wouldn't get a period for months at a time and when I lost weight all of a sudden everything balanced out. My husband and I weren't ttc. We haven't used protection in 7 years and our only child will be 19 when baby comes. I'm very happy for this little surprise. I love keto and I'm doing research to find out how I can stay on during my pregnancy. I definitely recommend this lifestyle!🍗🧀🍳

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Just be careful bc along with insulin resistance comes cholesterol problems and a high fat diet can result in high cholesterol which causes so many other problems for me switching to low carbs and high protein worked great along with portion control for my diabetes but you also need some carbs from fruits and vegetables a little whole wheat toast or something for healthy brain development

Has anyone tried keto?

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