Going into Keto diet - any hints?

vandaalen · 2017-10-16T21:01:47+00:00

/r/keto and /r/ketogains are filled up to the roof with answers to these questions that nearly everybody who ever went on keto had. Why the fuck would you come to a place dedicated to sexual strategy and ask the same bullshit again that has been asked 1 000 000 times before?

creating_my_life · 2017-10-16T19:02:52+00:00

I've done Keto before, and it works. Like crazy.

But my take on WHY it works is because when you cut out sugars, simple carbs, lots of junk food, and replace it with fats and protein....you feel full while dramatically dropping your calories.

Eating 2500 calories a day on Keto is INCREDIBLY tough. Eating 2500 calories a day with shitty food is really damn easy. There's nothing "magic" about getting into ketosis compared to cutting calories. It just means you're less damn hungry all the time.

If you do this, be sure to log every. damn. calorie. Measure and weigh every bite of food you put in your mouth.

This is what the "cut back on junk food and eat healthy" people have absolutely right.

jb_trp · 2017-10-16T19:10:50+00:00

I've done keto in the past, it's a great way to cut. You'll slim out pretty quick (water weight to start), and then you'll be in fat burning mode. A few thoughts:

Buy a food scale and weigh your food. Download MyFitnessPal, use the Keto Calculator to figure out your macros, and set your macros on MFP, weigh everything. You'll need to run a caloric deficit to cut, even with keto.
Make sure you get electrolytes and the "keto flu" will be minimal. I'd take a multivitamin, along with magnesium and potassium supplements (or better, eat some avocado), plus I'd take fiber husk supplements to help keep me regular.
Drink lots of water.
Food prep. I'd have my meals planned for several days in advance, and would pack my lunch/dinner the night before.
Most of my meals were pretty simple: I'd have 5-6 ounces of steak/chicken/pork/whatever, a side of veggies like roasted broccoli or green beans, and a source of fat (like cheese or something else). I could prep 3 days of meals pretty easily.

You really shouldn't feel like shit for very long, or at all if you do it right. I honestly never felt the "keto flu," but I was pretty good about getting electrolytes, drinking water, getting fiber, and my body adjusted pretty well. I felt more energy when I was on keto. During the transition, I'd have really vivid dreams. My sex drive never seemed to change.

Best of luck.

do_it_or_leave · 2017-10-16T20:43:45+00:00

As others said, It worked for me for fat loss, because eating a lot of meat really helps with feeling sated. If you can keep an energy deficit eating enough protein you will be fine. Nothing magic about keto.

I managed to gain 5kg of muscle while I lost 15kg of fat.

The only mistake I made was not using salt and Olive oil on my salad. It makes a lot of difference. I felt like shit when I didn't.

Try to eat your carbs before your workout. Go for some lean food after the workout. Chicken is great. But it doesn't matter too much.

My sex drive was slightly reduced, but I was far from the slump of low fat diets. I went from 3x in 3 hours to 2x in 2 hours.

What I really enjoyed was that after some time, when I relapsed it gave me a stomach discomfort, so I got back to the diet very fast.

beta-to-boss · 2017-10-16T21:21:29+00:00

My take is don’t torture yourself. If you count your calories. Weight your food and get a legit meal plan from a dietitian. You will see just as good of results without torturing yourself from not eating carbs.

When I cut I get a basic clean meal plan. Weight my shit. And I can get an eight pack in 2 weeks prior to little to no ab definition.

joedevice · 2017-10-16T18:44:50+00:00

Short-term effectiveness is only due to fast loss of water due to lack of carb intake.

Not really sure what you're referring to about more pleasant meals.

Just eat a regular balanced diet. 40/40/20 P/C/F with a deficit in calories and you'll do just fine.

Kommanderdude · 2017-10-16T21:12:10+00:00

Get lots of chicken broth and bullion cubes ready. You’re gonna need them to manage Keto flu for the first few days when you start. I’ve done it multiple times so my body adapts pretty easily and it doesn’t both me anymore.

JeffreyDoe · 2017-10-16T23:57:48+00:00

Keto long term is said not to be healthy. There is a lot of information about this. I tend to agree. Fruits are important or they wouldnt be here, plain and simple.

So I like to do a highly modified keto because I do enjoy a high fat diet and found when i eat a lot of fat im so satiated that IDC about simple carbs as much. And you dont need just a ton of protein like what is normally preached a lot around the internet.

Im cutting and i do a 110/120/130, F/C/P. +/- a few grams. That way i can get some fruits, veggies, and maybe something a little "iifym"-ish. And since I do IF, i already have good appetite suppressing capabilities.

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