FabSwingers.com forum: Keto Diet

By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Silly subject in a swingers forum I suppose but has anyone in here been on the Keto diet?

Hubby wants to try it but I find it hard t9 get my head round eating things with fat when I tend to stick to low fat

Any advice or tips would be brilliant

Xxx

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"Silly subject in a swingers forum I suppose but has anyone in here been on the Keto diet?

Hubby wants to try it but I find it hard t9 get my head round eating things with fat when I tend to stick to low fat

Any advice or tips would be brilliant

Xxx"

I advise against it until healthy rounded,varied controlled eating is established

Iv been practising both for near 30 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get used to eating natural foods first, including fats, rather than low fats.x

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Not sure whether I want to risk it or not but hubby seems keen as he been struggling with weight for a while and thinks it’s carb related

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd advise against any kinds of diets unless prescribed by a doctor.

The best and easiest way to lose weight (assuming that's his goal) is accurate and honest calorie tracking to achieve a daily deficit.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Me personally has been on and off diets for years as I’m never happy with the way I look

I prefer low fat

Cutting out all the crap

Sausage rolls....pies...biscuits...chocolate etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It works. Read up on it. There’s a lot of info on line

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By *inkerbell67Woman
over a year ago

Clacton on sea essex

Its a low carb diet ,i know people who have done it and have lost loads ,but if your diabetic be really careful if you do it ..

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Yes we have already read loads online but you never know if these are real stories or not

Luckily we not diabetic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes we have already read loads online but you never know if these are real stories or not

Luckily we not diabetic"

I know a few people who have done it and it’s worked. I did it for a quick weight loss but don’t think it could be a lifetime thing for me.

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By *ogan_198506Man
over a year ago

Hamshire/Surrey

"I'd advise against any kinds of diets unless prescribed by a doctor.

The best and easiest way to lose weight (assuming that's his goal) is accurate and honest calorie tracking to achieve a daily deficit."

Exactly this

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I considered the Keto diet, however I’ve lost half a stone just by cutting down on the carbs and fasting a couple of days a week. So for example I used to have four toast in the morning, now I have two, keep my dinners to wraps and an apple then a warm chicken salad for my tea. The fasting would be missing the toast in the morning, Monday and Thursday for the fast just before and after the weekend.

I can still eat pasta etc...but just once or twice depending on exercise as I do go out running

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

I do wonder if any legitimate diet would rely so heavily on spam mail and poorly written Facebook adverts to market it...

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Thanx for all info guys

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

My personal recommendation is to go and see a nutritionist. There are loads around. I did that a few years ago and the results have been well worth the investment. We talked about what I wanted to achieve and she gave me an approach and loads of meal ideas that have had excellent results.

If you get a decent one they will be able to answer all your questions about Keto and lots of other things. You can get get something that is much more tailored to what you want instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, plus you can ask questions and get direct answers.

Luke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My personal recommendation is to go and see a nutritionist. There are loads around. I did that a few years ago and the results have been well worth the investment. We talked about what I wanted to achieve and she gave me an approach and loads of meal ideas that have had excellent results."

One slight amendment if I may: look for a dietician rather than a nutritionist. Dietician is a legally protected term, meaning they have to be properly qualified and registered. Whereas anyone can call themselves a nutritionist.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive lost 9 stone over the last 2 years..really cut down carbs, especially bread.. Watch my dairy and cut out snack foods.. And run lots... Lol.

But you need to find what works for you..

I didn't diet, I change my mindset and lifestyle..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just cut 500 calories a day out of your diet you will lose a steady 1lb ish a week, eat what the heck you like as long As you stay in a deficite

I lost 6 stone and got an 8 pack and i still ate chocolate,doughnuts, ice cream crisps and sweets x

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

We only want to lose a couple of stone each

Like the sound of low carbs but bang goes my morning weetabix and my crackers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd advise against any kinds of diets unless prescribed by a doctor.

The best and easiest way to lose weight (assuming that's his goal) is accurate and honest calorie tracking to achieve a daily deficit."

Completely agree, this works for both of us

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We only want to lose a couple of stone each

Like the sound of low carbs but bang goes my morning weetabix and my crackers"

Carbs are the most common thing to cut down on... I have porridge with fruit.. And sometimes granary toast...

But everyone is individual..bit I started walking, then running, now run.. Every day or so.. Still no skinny mini, but not 20st anymore...

You will find something that works for you.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"We only want to lose a couple of stone each

Like the sound of low carbs but bang goes my morning weetabix and my crackers"

Keep the weetabix, oats would be better , ditch the crackers

Aim for slow consistent maintaibable changes and loss

Keto works , to my mind it should be treated as an advanced nutritional strategy used once one understands their own bodies reaction to all foods

For normal people wanting safe effective permanent fat loss , avoid keto , and really enjoy preparing and cooking your own delicious nutritious balanced meals inc weetabix

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Find out the evidence upon it, from independent scientific research that's published in non-commercial sources.

Specifically, focus on how much weight loss is sustained in the longer term. Of it's not that well sustained, it could just contribute to yo-yo dieting, which is not healthy.

Combined exercise and dietary changes are often more effective

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By *eneral HysteriaMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Don't diet.

Eat normal, fresh, unprocessed foods, exercise and all will be well.

The human race is alive and kicking without diet fads and diet books paying for someone else's seaview villa.

Don't be a mug.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tried going keto for a while and it did work to an extent but I soon got fed up with it. I go with intermittent fasting a couple of times a year when I want to shed some body fat. Although IF is not for everyone, it definitely works for me.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Me personally has been on and off diets for years as I’m never happy with the way I look

I prefer low fat

Cutting out all the crap

Sausage rolls....pies...biscuits...chocolate etc"

All of those would be out on a keto diet too. Lean meat, salad and veg with some seeds and nuts and dairy is a perfectly fair diet.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I do wonder if any legitimate diet would rely so heavily on spam mail and poorly written Facebook adverts to market it...

It doesn't, there's just loads of people jumping on the bandwagon trying to make a buck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve done keto for about 8 years now, gone from size 24 to 14. It works, it’s sustainable and I am as healthy as can be, zero health problems.

Next time you buy anything low fat please look at the nutritional info specifically the sugar content then compare to a full fat version. Sugar is the problem in my humble opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't tried Keto but a friend, male, has. It worked for him, he is the sort of person who can stick with something so I think, as with any diet, that works.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve done keto for about 8 years now, gone from size 24 to 14. It works, it’s sustainable and I am as healthy as can be, zero health problems.

Next time you buy anything low fat please look at the nutritional info specifically the sugar content then compare to a full fat version. Sugar is the problem in my humble opinion.

That's very true... Just have to check stuff, don't just rely on the 'low fat' thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's good for short term weight loss. Did it for a bit and lost loads of weight! The problem comes when you have a couple of days off with a night out and a cheat day then the scales go mental and say you have put loads on which then makes you feel a bit shit so you don't do back to it. I think as others have said stick to a normal diet and a bit more exercise. An app called my fitness pal is good as you can work out your daily calories and input what you have had eaten and shows you what you have left so you can work it out. Good luck with whatever you try.

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

"We only want to lose a couple of stone each

Like the sound of low carbs but bang goes my morning weetabix and my crackers

Keep the weetabix, oats would be better , ditch the crackers

Aim for slow consistent maintaibable changes and loss

Keto works , to my mind it should be treated as an advanced nutritional strategy used once one understands their own bodies reaction to all foods

For normal people wanting safe effective permanent fat loss , avoid keto , and really enjoy preparing and cooking your own delicious nutritious balanced meals inc weetabix "

This is about the best advice for food. I dont diet (I'm lucky) but I kind of eat keto anyway. I dont buy anything processed. Everything I eat is cooked from fresh, recognisable ingredients. I rarely eat bread or pasta, and try and get any carbs from root veggies, though mon-fri my diet consists of protein (either chicken or pork), leafy greens and fruit.

Seeing a dietician to work out what your base calorie rate should be would help, they should be able to show you how much your intake should be (most peoples portion sizes are way off).

Dont worry about the numbers on the scale. Having a healthy, balanced eating lifestyle with the correct nutrients in the correct portion sizes, your body will head towards the correct weight for you.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I’ve got 11 years of keto under my belt and am healthier now than I was in my thirties.

Try Diet Doctor for the success stories and food, Ivor Cummings for the science, Jason Fung for intermittent fasting and autophagy and the forums on diabetes co uk for all the info and knowledge you’ll ever need about low carb and keto.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

Oh, the calorie-in, calorie-out hypothesis has been totally debunked, human thermodynamics are way more complicated than that.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"Oh, the calorie-in, calorie-out hypothesis has been totally debunked, human thermodynamics are way more complicated than that."

I'm afraid that is incorrect

Human thermogenisis of its fuel is indeed complex , it indeed alters its energy expenditure depending upon its fuel

However bluntly put , eat 2000 cals , burn 2100 and you will either lose fat mass, glycogen and or muscle to the value of 100 cal

Eat 2000 cal and only burn 1900 you will either add glycogen, fat or muscle in combination to the value 100 cal

What one eats will affect the cals out , but the thermodynamics is always the same

Obviously very few people are aware of how their metabolism alters with food type , intake and timing

Trust me I'm near 6 percent b fat , and nudging lower I'm acutely aware of every nuance and effect of foods drinks on my journey

I've been practising keto, carb control, intermittent fasting and nutrition control for 30 years

Balanced whole variety diet , portion control

Keto is advanced leave it for the obsessed , of which I may be one

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

And the other factor is insulin resistance of course. People who are insulin resistant or type II diabetic may indeed have to strictly control carbs to regain control of their metabolism, calories counting alone will often not help them.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Oh, the calorie-in, calorie-out hypothesis has been totally debunked, human thermodynamics are way more complicated than that.

I'm afraid that is incorrect

Human thermogenisis of its fuel is indeed complex , it indeed alters its energy expenditure depending upon its fuel

However bluntly put , eat 2000 cals , burn 2100 and you will either lose fat mass, glycogen and or muscle to the value of 100 cal

Eat 2000 cal and only burn 1900 you will either add glycogen, fat or muscle in combination to the value 100 cal

What one eats will affect the cals out , but the thermodynamics is always the same

Obviously very few people are aware of how their metabolism alters with food type , intake and timing

Trust me I'm near 6 percent b fat , and nudging lower I'm acutely aware of every nuance and effect of foods drinks on my journey

I've been practising keto, carb control, intermittent fasting and nutrition control for 30 years

Balanced whole variety diet , portion control

Keto is advanced leave it for the obsessed , of which I may be one

Please don’t mansplain! You don’t know what I know about the subject and if you claim to know what you do then you’d understand that the CICO theory is utterly disproven.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Silly subject in a swingers forum I suppose but has anyone in here been on the Keto diet?

Hubby wants to try it but I find it hard t9 get my head round eating things with fat when I tend to stick to low fat

Any advice or tips would be brilliant

Xxx"

Stop being afraid of fat, good fats are very good for you. As long as you eat the right things and not processed stuff. Low fat diets are why we have a lot of type 2 diabetes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keto is my go-to when I feel I need to strip my body fat back a little bit. I have to cycle on and off it though for a couple of months at a time as it’s almost too effective for me. The fat (and weight) just falls off me and I’m very rarely trying to actively lose weight, just fat, and if I stuck with it longer than that I feel like I’d disappear!!

I don’t struggle living on it on a daily basis when I’m doing it though and I’d say it’s worth having a go. Everyone’s different though so ultimately it just comes down to what works for you and you won’t know that without trying.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve got 11 years of keto under my belt and am healthier now than I was in my thirties.

Spot on Cummings youtube on low carb,seed oil,insulin etc..Keto is the way to go...forget calorie because its bad science..Fung is great too.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I’ve got 11 years of keto under my belt and am healthier now than I was in my thirties.

Spot on Cummings youtube on low carb,seed oil,insulin etc..Keto is the way to go...forget calorie because its bad science..Fung is great too."

I’ve met all of them several times and went all fan girl over Ivor! Dr Malcolm Kendrick was very patient with me when I got him confused with someone else, he’s an humble doctor with a very sharp mind.

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I'm not really too fussed on what their eating in Japan.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve done lots of the diets over the years and yes you lose weight quick BUT. The weight always piles back on ! Eat healthy and exercise best bet !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve got 11 years of keto under my belt and am healthier now than I was in my thirties.

Spot on Cummings youtube on low carb,seed oil,insulin etc..Keto is the way to go...forget calorie because its bad science..Fung is great too.

do you go the low carb gatherings Topsy? love to attend one,Gary Taubes started me off,then got into Fung cummings etc.

What do you like about Keto/Lowcarb?

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I’ve done lots of the diets over the years and yes you lose weight quick BUT. The weight always piles back on ! Eat healthy and exercise best bet ! "

Exercise on,y accounts for 20% of weight loss and what’s your definition of a healthy diet? The eatwell plate?

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I’ve got 11 years of keto under my belt and am healthier now than I was in my thirties.

Spot on Cummings youtube on low carb,seed oil,insulin etc..Keto is the way to go...forget calorie because its bad science..Fung is great too.

do you go the low carb gatherings Topsy? love to attend one,Gary Taubes started me off,then got into Fung cummings etc.

What do you like about Keto/Lowcarb? "

I do, as many as I can. Did you do the Real Food Rocks festival this year?

The thing I love the most about this way of life is my vastly improved health and the longevity and wellness it will add to my life, my chances of getting all those diseases associated with advancing age have lowered immensely.

Add to that the freedom from all food issues, understanding that hunger doesn’t need to be fed, awesome food and a body to die for, I won’t be changing at all.

I’ve been purely carnivore since April and my health is unbelievable.

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By *manaWoman
over a year ago

Basingstoke

Ive lost 2 stone since February doing the keto diet albeit I'm a dirty keto dieter

Never felt so healthy but I suppose like everything it's individual xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Topsy I have thought about carnivore Amber Style

but not so far;

Not ate since 10pm last night...hunger not kicked in yet

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Topsy I have thought about carnivore Amber Style

but not so far;

Not ate since 10pm last night...hunger not kicked in yet"

What’s your longest fast? I used to OMAD on pure keto but now TMAD on carni and I’m losing weight!

I’ve done a six and a ten day on bone broth and coffee and aim for a 48 hour every three months.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not been to any lowcarb events because I thought they were only down under,Denver,etc...didn't think they had any in UK.

Did you mention Kendrick the Scotish GP...got his book.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Ive lost 2 stone since February doing the keto diet albeit I'm a dirty keto dieter

Never felt so healthy but I suppose like everything it's individual xx"

It sets you free doesn’t it, I used to weigh nearly 21 stones and was a very sick human.

Will you just carry on?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive lost 2 stone since February doing the keto diet albeit I'm a dirty keto dieter

Never felt so healthy but I suppose like everything it's individual xx"

What is dirty keto?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Topsy only stuck a fast for 7 days and ate my head off afterwards...my ketones were bright purple....it was weird because for days I had no appetite

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

21 stone...jeez you look like a model now...if anything skinny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

thinking of lasting out till saturday night then treat myself to a bottle of Merlot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lose sugar and walk.....I’m down 20lb x

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By *illyjohnyCouple
over a year ago

brighton

Don't know if my diet is strictly Keto ? I am type 2 diabetic

My typical daily diet is a 3 egg bacon omelette and a mug of tea for breakfast.

Lunch is a tuna,salmon or chicken salad consisting of iceberg lettuce ,spring onion, tomatoes,cucumber,radish,half an avocado, a few olives dressed with a little mayonnaise.

Dinner is normally a portion of meat or fish with fresh veg (no root veg or potatoes) home made sauces and I replace pasta with courgette spaghetti and rice with cauliflower rice, chips or potatoes replaced with butternut squash.

Dessert is normally a few blackberry's and strawberry's with a spoonful of double cream .

I have lost 2 stone since the beginning of June and my sugar levels are now down to an average of 6.5 from 14

John

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's very successful But it is mainly based on you only eating when you are hungry. I found it to successful on that basis, going all day not eating because I was full, felt quite counter intuitive.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Wow some of these stories are brilliant

I really feel the need to try it now

As I’m a coffee monster tho. Not sure about the skimmed mik

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

How can you go all day without eating and feel full

Surely yo7 have to eat something to be full

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve done lots of the diets over the years and yes you lose weight quick BUT. The weight always piles back on ! Eat healthy and exercise best bet !

Exercise on,y accounts for 20% of weight loss and what’s your definition of a healthy diet? The eatwell plate?"
I guess you could start with that ! For me it’s simple things like cut down one beer, swap a chocolate bar for some nuts or fruit no takeaways

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How can you go all day without eating and feel full

Surely yo7 have to eat something to be full"

Ultimately that's what keto diet is about, have you eaten a very large virtually meat only meal, you're full most of the next day as well.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

We eat to much crap to be honest but someone suggested this Keto diet

Last time I lost weight my skin went baggy and horrible

Don’t want that again

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Can I have pink gin and lemonade on keto

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By *manaWoman
over a year ago

Basingstoke

"Ive lost 2 stone since February doing the keto diet albeit I'm a dirty keto dieter

Never felt so healthy but I suppose like everything it's individual xx

It sets you free doesn’t it, I used to weigh nearly 21 stones and was a very sick human.

Will you just carry on?"

Yes I will! It's a lifestyle now isnt it?

my doctor actually recommended it to me and he was so right! It's hard sometimes I wont lie, I'd murder a roast dinner with potatoes hahaha!! Xx

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Can’t u just have one without potatoes

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Don't know if my diet is strictly Keto ? I am type 2 diabetic

My typical daily diet is a 3 egg bacon omelette and a mug of tea for breakfast.

Lunch is a tuna,salmon or chicken salad consisting of iceberg lettuce ,spring onion, tomatoes,cucumber,radish,half an avocado, a few olives dressed with a little mayonnaise.

Dessert is normally a few blackberry's and strawberry's with a spoonful of double cream .

I have lost 2 stone since the beginning of June and my sugar levels are now down to an average of 6.5 from 14

John"

Now that’s the way to do it, carry on and you’ll have the remission tag and a non diabetic HbA1c, mine is 27

It’s a lifelong change and it means you drastically reduce your chances of neuropathy, retinopathy, ED, cardiac and vascular events.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"It's very successful But it is mainly based on you only eating when you are hungry. I found it to successful on that basis, going all day not eating because I was full, felt quite counter intuitive."

...but utterly normal. Read Jason Fung and autophagy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Drink good pH water. People don't drink enough and water plays a big part in a healthy diet.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"We eat to much crap to be honest but someone suggested this Keto diet

Last time I lost weight my skin went baggy and horrible

Don’t want that again"

Baggy skin and amazing health or your current lifestyle?

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Drink good pH water. People don't drink enough and water plays a big part in a healthy diet."

I can’t stand water and only drink it as a last resort.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Can I have pink gin and lemonade on keto"

It’s up to you what you choose to do but pointless doing the diet if you’re going to drink sugar.

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By *manaWoman
over a year ago

Basingstoke

"Can’t u just have one without potatoes"

Yes but I miss the potatoes..

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By *illyjohnyCouple
over a year ago

brighton

"Don't know if my diet is strictly Keto ? I am type 2 diabetic

My typical daily diet is a 3 egg bacon omelette and a mug of tea for breakfast.

Lunch is a tuna,salmon or chicken salad consisting of iceberg lettuce ,spring onion, tomatoes,cucumber,radish,half an avocado, a few olives dressed with a little mayonnaise.

Dessert is normally a few blackberry's and strawberry's with a spoonful of double cream .

I have lost 2 stone since the beginning of June and my sugar levels are now down to an average of 6.5 from 14

John

Now that’s the way to do it, carry on and you’ll have the remission tag and a non diabetic HbA1c, mine is 27

It’s a lifelong change and it means you drastically reduce your chances of neuropathy, retinopathy, ED, cardiac and vascular events. "

Thank you that is my ultimate goal to reverse the diabetes , 3 months on from starting it I see it as a lifestyle change not a diet chore and Jill has also been on it with me although not as strict as myself but she has also lost quite a bit of weight

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over a year ago

Personally I did a low carb diet and lost lots but it wasn't sustainable. I switched to clean eating, measuring macros and cut out all processed foods and lost 25kg in total. I now maintain it with an indulgence day a week.

The truth is it shouldn't be a diet but a lifestyle. I avoid processed things and fuel my body for what it needs. Carbs to give me energy for exercise the day before exercise, proteins to recover from exercise and fruit, veg and fats for nutrients and hormonal balance.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I’ve done lots of the diets over the years and yes you lose weight quick BUT. The weight always piles back on ! Eat healthy and exercise best bet !

Exercise on,y accounts for 20% of weight loss and what’s your definition of a healthy diet? The eatwell plate? I guess you could start with that ! For me it’s simple things like cut down one beer, swap a chocolate bar for some nuts or fruit no takeaways "

The eatwell plate is what makes people sick. Try actually finding out what happens to fructose when it’s eaten and eating all hose carbs and high sugar, low fat alternatives will make you sicker and sicker.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Personally I did a low carb diet and lost lots but it wasn't sustainable. I switched to clean eating, measuring macros and cut out all processed foods and lost 25kg in total. I now maintain it with an indulgence day a week.

Most athletes don’t use carbs anymore, fruit is metabolised by the liver and raises trigs.

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By *ensual 2Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

Slimmers world cooking for us .... lost 5 stone between us since May .... and eating well !!!!

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Why is pink gin drinking sugar???

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Why is pink gin drinking sugar???"

Lemonade.

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

"Topsy I have thought about carnivore Amber Style

but not so far;

Not ate since 10pm last night...hunger not kicked in yet

What’s your longest fast? I used to OMAD on pure keto but now TMAD on carni and I’m losing weight!

I’ve done a six and a ten day on bone broth and coffee and aim for a 48 hour every three months."

Fasting wouldnt work for me, mostly due to my job which is very reactive and demands a high degree of concentration.

I dont do well when hungry, I lose focus and I cant afford to do that.

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

"I’ve done lots of the diets over the years and yes you lose weight quick BUT. The weight always piles back on ! Eat healthy and exercise best bet !

I looked into the fructose thing. Most of the research seems to be regarding artificial HFCS fructose laden foods, which generally include other sugars.

Essentially your body has to turn fructose into glucose to use it as energy. Haven't found anything yet on difference between natural sources such as fruit compared to HFCS. Topsy, if you have any links I would be grateful if you could send or post them.

I am aware that a lot of fruit contains high levels of fructose, and may affect insulin levels, but for most people I think the other nutritional benefits (vitamins and fibre) of moderate fruit consumption offset the fructose content.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Diet lemonade has no sugar

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Why is pink gin drinking sugar???"

It has more sugar than regular gin.

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over a year ago

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Really

Omg

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Is there such a thing as keto bread

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Is there such a thing as keto bread"

Google it, there is stuff called keto bread but I think calling it bread is stretching it a bit.

I've cut back on carbs recently but still gave a slice of bread each day. I think if you look at the site Topsy recommended earlier you can devise a way of eating that suits you and your lifestyle.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

I already did google it obviously.....lol

Just actually asking people on here they may have tried it and have opinions rather than just googling

Thanx anyway

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By *lossyLegsGlassesCouple
over a year ago

stafford

"I already did google it obviously.....lol

Just actually asking people on here they may have tried it and have opinions rather than just googling

Thanx anyway"

Hii there read this and couldn't resist commenting x

I often follow a ketogenic diet when wanting to reduce body fat x i am a personal trainer specialising in nutrition btw xx

Key things are that carbs must be kept below 25g per day and u must eat lots and lots of green veggies xx

If u would like to discuss more I am happy to chat xx

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Still doing the keto and doing really well

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By *northernsoulMan
over a year ago

Manchester

It amazes me how extreme people's reactions are to keto. I'm 10 days into it and really enjoying it so far. Lost 6 pounds. I know the first stone is generally water, but I've seen the results over 12 weeks and I think this is the 'quick fix' for me.

Longer term, I'd like to get back into weight lifting and 'paleo' (fairly similar to keto, but with a focus on 'clean', unprocessed foods and less restrictions on carbs/protein - it's quite a sensible and balanced way of eating).

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

We’ve been lied to about fat for the last 20 years or so, if you see “low fat” on something it usually means shit that’ll make stupid people fat, usually full of sugar

I’m enjoying lots of full fat unpasteurised milk and full fat butter all from grass fed cows and almost back in my 32” Levi’s !

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By *northernsoulMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"We’ve been lied to about fat for the last 20 years or so, if you see “low fat” on something it usually means shit that’ll make stupid people fat, usually full of sugar

I’m enjoying lots of full fat unpasteurised milk and full fat butter all from grass fed cows and almost back in my 32” Levi’s ! "

That's incredible! Can I ask how many pounds/waist inches you've lost and over how long?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Diets generally contribute to yo-yo dieting patterns, which often dent confidence as well as help to reinforce your body's pattern of (possibly) losing some weight and then gaining that, maybe even more weight afterwards.

They often rely too much on willpower, which - as a limited resource that we have - generally isn't the ideal power for weight loss.

I'd only pursue a diet that has extensive scientific evidence behind that's published in credible professional journals and wouldn't just be the creator's 'research', without any publication in the professional literature.

It's also worth awareness of any health impacts that specific diets have too. You probably won't be under medical supervision whilst dieting, so you'll potentially be putting yourself at risk.

The longer-term harm can come though, from having yet another experience where you fail. Those experiences help to form habits, harm self-esteem and confidence and are well worth avoiding like the plague. Start your journey when it's the right time for you, which may be influenced by seasons/weather. This can be better than being under pressure to get to a point, such as a holiday, wedding etc, that can raise stress, when it may not be the best thing to motivate you.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"We’ve been lied to about fat for the last 20 years or so, if you see “low fat” on something it usually means shit that’ll make stupid people fat, usually full of sugar

I’m enjoying lots of full fat unpasteurised milk and full fat butter all from grass fed cows and almost back in my 32” Levi’s ! "

Often food retailers' and producers' claims need to be taken with huge scepticism, as there's often insufficient control of many labels and terms used for food and nutrients.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"Silly subject in a swingers forum I suppose but has anyone in here been on the Keto diet?

Hubby wants to try it but I find it hard t9 get my head round eating things with fat when I tend to stick to low fat

Any advice or tips would be brilliant

Xxx

I advise against it until healthy rounded,varied controlled eating is established

Iv been practising both for near 30 years

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

Eat clean, little and often. I don’t mean have a wash first...

nut no processed and try and eat little amounts more regular

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do it for 30 days and watch how lean you get. Although steak for breakfast is abit much sometimes

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"We’ve been lied to about fat for the last 20 years or so, if you see “low fat” on something it usually means shit that’ll make stupid people fat, usually full of sugar

I’m enjoying lots of full fat unpasteurised milk and full fat butter all from grass fed cows and almost back in my 32” Levi’s !

That's incredible! Can I ask how many pounds/waist inches you've lost and over how long?"

Almost 4” and about 10-12kg over 3 years. I yo-yo a bit because in winter I lift heavy so actually put on weight but in summer do more running.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried it, stuck with it for 6 weeks,4200 calories a day on keto isn't feasible really.

Not optimal for powerlifting/strength gains, gym performance plummeted.

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By *_Yeah19Couple
over a year ago

Lincoln

Only about the last 4 years

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By *northernsoulMan
over a year ago

Manchester

We all know the mantra: calories in, calories out; eat little and often; eat lean; not too much fat; not too much this; not too much that... I guess it all boils down to what works for you. We're all different, whether that's down to lifestyle, fitness goals, tastes or any other needs. You know your own body and you don't need anyone telling you what's right for you. And I am loving keto right now!

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