Keto?

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Just started keto..how do I know if I'm doing it right? And not just eating to much protein and fat

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Devan's macros are on point with about the average macros amount. Keto is a perfect diet to try to conceive on. My Fertility doctor put me on it and i'm not gonna lie, it took me going on and off again several times before I stuck with it. I love it now and i'm very hopeful that we will end up pregnant. 
  Its very important to make sure you get your fats in. If someone tells you not to eat higher fat, it's not keto. There is a science behind it, that makes complete since. I can't remember the details but I can tell you I have benefited from keto in more ways than one. Just look up the science behind high fat and how it helps.
   First, I have been taken off my thyroid medication because it has balanced it out. I am off my metformin because my insulin resistance is gone and I have normal levels now. Im also off blood pressure medication. I have lost 40 lbs since June. I am no longer in constant pain from inflammation and I can be more active now. I don't have as many blonde/ some-timer moments. lol. Plus more energy!
  So now, My husband got back from deployment in mid Oct right after I ovulated, so we tried this cycle. Now we are in waiting mode to find out. Already Im having some different things go on with my cycle, so Im super curious if we have been blessed this month. We will see. 
  I have used Myfitness pal to track. I tracked like crazy at first to get myself use to portion sizes and eye balling how much fat and protein I can have. I off and on track now if I hit a stall. Just make sure you get plenty of salt in because your body will be flushing out toxins and you need to replenish your electrolytes. Also if you add salt it helps with the Keto flu. I have never personally suffered from it because Im constantly intaking salt. My doctor said add as much as I could to everything. 
  Another important thing to remember, is to not eat too much protein. Our bodies turn protein into glucose after we get our required intake. 
  If you need to know your Macros, look up a macro calculator online and it will ask your stats etc and will let you know how much your body specifically needs of each macro.  I was so confused by macros at first. Idk if you know but just incase. Macros are the amount of carbs, fats and protein you're allowed to have. I also cut out sugar and processed foods. I also suggest it for anyone who really wants this to work. If youre a sweet tooth junky like me. lol. I HIGHLY suggest Stevia, I get the organic sweetleaf brand. Swerve is also wonderful. It doesn't stall weight loss for me and I don't get cravings for it like sugar. 
   Sorry this is a book. lol. Keto is a passion for me because I believe in it. I still continue to educate myself on it and try to learn even more. Plus it keeps up motivation in the beginning. Hopefully this helps, good luck to you and everyone that is ttc.

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Buy the keto urine tests, they test to see if you are in ketosis or not. I got mine at CVS for 10 bucks and they came with 50 tests! :)

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I use the MyMacros app to track how much fat, protein and carbs I eat every day. I'm 5'4" and 217--I aim for 90g of protein, 20g of carbs and 150g of fat every day. Be careful not to eat too much protein. According to my med student brother the body will break an abundance of protein down into glucose (sugar) which can throw you out of ketosis. Good luck!

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To induce ketosis you need to eat below 50g of carbs a day. Just google search keto macros and click on the first link and it will tell you what you need to eat

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I am on day 4! Do you have any tips on how to keep protein within goals and increase fat??

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download the carbmaster app. it is designed for keto

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keto is 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbs. Not bread or pasta carbs either.

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My fitness pal is also a great resource for tracking. Keep under 20 net carbs and moderate protein because to much protein can spike your insulin. Research your seasonings also. There are carbs in everything. Onions and taco seasonings to name a few.

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Thanx

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You can but KetoStix at Walmart. You pee on them, if it's purple you're in Ketosis. 👍🏻

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