Well, I had an injury that put me down a few months and as the family cook...we have been eating mostly takeout the entire time. My wife is in her sisters wedding next month and has wanted to drop a little weight before standing next to a bunch of 20 year olds so it was crunch time.
Then I had a brilliant idea last week inspired by a
@MeatChurch IG post. “Babe, maybe we should try Keto”.
For those of you unfamiliar, it’s very low carbs, moderate protein, and high fat. It’s unconventional compared to most traditional diets but I have had some friends see drastic results.
Besides, you can eat bacon, cheese, and occasionally drink so even if we saw marginal results, no harm, no foul, right?
So, week 1 is down and nobody has killed anyone. Lots of water and green leafy stuff. But been able to stay relatively full and still eat decent food.
Smoked Gouda Burger and truffle salted Eggplant mushroom and Parm.

Buffalo chicken breast with blue cheese crumbles and dressing on a bed of spinach

Mexican creamy chicken soup

Avocado BLT salad with sriracha ranch dressing

Portabella Mushroom Pizza

And of course, Friday night chicken wings.

Week 1 Verdict: My wife is miserable but hanging in there (she has a much higher metabolism than I do). I think this diet is more suitable for men. I’m just excited to not be eating salad and shakes for a month.
More to follow.
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
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Like you, it hasn't been terrible I think the 3 day cleanse really helped me with the cravings
Keep at it!
XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc
Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!
Can you do like Bulletproof coffee in the morning so your insulin doesn’t spike but you still get fat and then eat a late lunch and early dinner?
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
Carbs from green leafy veggies, mostly lean protein, limited dairy. Last sumday i weighed in at 294. As of this AM, im svelte 285....so ill stick with it for another week and see if the stored reserves are really being burned off
Theres a 49 dollar program of detox from the green smoothie girl, i got that too and will do that if the keto program doesnt work...
Mild headaches , minor cravings gor sugar but not bad, no booze tho
I couldn't imagine how to cut dairy and getting all that fat in. I'm trying some new ideas but it and Ghee seem to be the supplement to MCT and coconut oil. (Also my new kiddo has a dairy allergy so my wife and I haven't been eating hardly any cheese. She quit breast feeding this week so it was like vacation!).
I say limited booze but there is a caveat to that. It says you can have vodka or whiskey, but no beer, wine, mixers, etc. We had friends over last Friday and I had 3 vodka and sodas...I woke up at 3am with the worst hangover. (and anyone who knows me would say that would typically be a light Friday night). No carbs and drinking do not mix well.
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
I have lost about 30 pounds since December, while doing a minimum of 2.5 miles per day.
I still eat like a starving lion.
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
EDIT: I need to see if they are gonna have these at the Costco Road Show.
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
Fortunately, I had no appetite, but in the process of learning to walk again, which, like you, my mobility was limited, my intake on food was all the wrong things, and I gained about 40 pounds.
It has been relatively recent, about last July, that I will say I have recovered enough to get back out in the real world again on a regular basis, without pain meds, and the ice after each attempt.
I know how frustrating this has to be for you. It was for me. Just heal up, get some PT, and with this diet you are on, it will melt away pretty quickly.
All this, for that wedding.....smdh. Bless you brother.
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
I just had to find a time to get my wife on board so I wasn’t doing thhave impulse control issues! And her eating French bread and biscuits in front of me just wasn’t gonna play.
I couldn’t even imagine 18 months immobile. I did 2 years of recovery on my shoulder but I could still walk and do stuff.
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
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JFWY.
Large BGE.
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XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
r/keto (general)
r/ketorecipes (when you need ideas)
r/xxxketo (women’s sub - nothing xxx)
/ketogains (lifting)
Best of luck, it works! Hardest part is getting around the how dependent the Western world is on carbohydrates.
“Fat is for keeping full, it’s not a requirement.”
”Carbs are a limit - 20 grams”
”Protein is a must, hit your macro.”
There are several keto macro calculators out there, do a search and update it every 3-4 weeks.
Stalls can last months, but then you get a “whoosh”.
I drink about 2-3 cans of sparkling water a day to quash my cravings for soda.
@Gulfcoastguy my beer fridge is nothing but water and Key Lime La Croix now. No doubt.
@lit I have had the MCT for a few days. Haven’t felt anything but I haven’t fully dosed yet. Time will tell.
@RedSkip I’ll check those out. I have a calculator that has been great so far. Lets me build my own stuff and has a database of food and meals.
My goal has been to come up just shy on fat and protein and keep my carbs to 15 grams or less until I get adjusted and go from there.
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs.
“Honey, we bought a farm.”
Look up a recipe for roasted turmeric cauliflower and roasted radishes. Those are two good Ones.
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Tampa Bay, FL
EIB 6 Oct 95
Really looking forward to stickig with program and feeling healthy again
@YukonRon, that is awesome progress . Keep it up!
I want to eat like a starving lion too and this week my exercise regimen is going up on the intensity scale.
Stay at it.
KSA
XL and MM
Louisville, Kentucky
I remember the office days. I can’t say no. And I’m a slave to Almond Joys. I’m already fantasizing about taking them out of my daughters Halloween candy for my cheat day.
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
WOW!
Nice job.
Large BGE.
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
Dennis - Austin,TX