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

Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

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

It sounds

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


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain! "

Do you know roughly how many calories are in that please xx

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


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Do you know roughly how many calories are in that please xx"

It's 112 cals and 2.8g carbs for the powder by itself, and then obviously it depends on what you mix it with

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By *inky-MinxWoman  over a year ago

Grantham

Carbs are the new calories

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


"Carbs are the new calories "

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

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By *oupleforxtrafunCouple  over a year ago

Nottingham

Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman  over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Can't find it online.

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


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on"

Low carb inherently means low sugar though as your body converts carbs to glucose

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


"Can't find it online."

Hang on I'll pm you the link

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


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off! "

Bugger just tried to message you for some advice xx

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By *entleman_spyMan  over a year ago

nearby

Try the grenade hydra 6 range the chocolate charge flavour is amazing. And more importantly it’s 50/50 whey isolate and casein with only 2.4 grams of carbs - I am in fact just shaking up my pre sleep portion for the night !

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


"Try the grenade hydra 6 range the chocolate charge flavour is amazing. And more importantly it’s 50/50 whey isolate and casein with only 2.4 grams of carbs - I am in fact just shaking up my pre sleep portion for the night ! "

Ooh is it very filling? I need sustenance lol

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


"Try the grenade hydra 6 range the chocolate charge flavour is amazing. And more importantly it’s 50/50 whey isolate and casein with only 2.4 grams of carbs - I am in fact just shaking up my pre sleep portion for the night ! "

£42

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By *entleman_spyMan  over a year ago

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"Try the grenade hydra 6 range the chocolate charge flavour is amazing. And more importantly it’s 50/50 whey isolate and casein with only 2.4 grams of carbs - I am in fact just shaking up my pre sleep portion for the night !

Ooh is it very filling? I need sustenance lol"

I’m not sure really as I always tend to have stuff with it at breakfast too hot my calorie goal.

It seems to be working though

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By *entleman_spyMan  over a year ago

nearby


"Try the grenade hydra 6 range the chocolate charge flavour is amazing. And more importantly it’s 50/50 whey isolate and casein with only 2.4 grams of carbs - I am in fact just shaking up my pre sleep portion for the night !

£42 "

For 57 portions

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


"Try the grenade hydra 6 range the chocolate charge flavour is amazing. And more importantly it’s 50/50 whey isolate and casein with only 2.4 grams of carbs - I am in fact just shaking up my pre sleep portion for the night !

£42

For 57 portions "

Fair. I do think grenade as a whole is pretty expensive though. I used to like their carb killa shakes but they didn't keep me full for very long

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By *ymguy1966Man  over a year ago

Port Talbot

https://peaksupps.co.uk/products/hydrolysed-collagen-protein-powder?variant=13704164212799

This

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


"https://peaksupps.co.uk/products/hydrolysed-collagen-protein-powder?variant=13704164212799

This "

Thanks but I can't have that (veggie)

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By *opsy RogersWoman  over a year ago

London


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off! "

I'm 12 years down the line with my keto life, stick at it and I promise you will wonder why you only discovered the truth when you did (I'm 14 months carnivore now, life is soooo simple).

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off! "

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

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


"Try the grenade hydra 6 range the chocolate charge flavour is amazing. And more importantly it’s 50/50 whey isolate and casein with only 2.4 grams of carbs - I am in fact just shaking up my pre sleep portion for the night !

£42

For 57 portions "

Myprotein website does a 5kg bag whey protein for £52 at the minute (current discount). 25g serving, 1g carbs per serving, vegetarian and that would be 200 servings

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By *icearmsMan  over a year ago

KIDLINGTON

What is keto and is it easy to follow?

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


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?"

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

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


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

I'm 12 years down the line with my keto life, stick at it and I promise you will wonder why you only discovered the truth when you did (I'm 14 months carnivore now, life is soooo simple)."

And you look amazing for it!

How long were you vegetarian for?

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before. "

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry "

Stop the silly keto

Go balanced calorie and carb controlled and aim for 1.5 to 2 lbs per week over a year 18 months

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry

Stop the silly keto

Go balanced calorie and carb controlled and aim for 1.5 to 2 lbs per week over a year 18 months

"

Oh and walk half hour every day

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?"

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain! "

Bulk Powders are good value, I like their vanilla. Whey does stimulate insulin though, so real food is preferable.

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


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry "

OK

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By *icearmsMan  over a year ago

KIDLINGTON


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment). "

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Bulk Powders are good value, I like their vanilla. Whey does stimulate insulin though, so real food is preferable."

Bulk p and my pro I think have the same parent co

Their prices are almost identical however you need to buy when they send the 45 percent offers

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail.. "

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

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

With the greatest respect

Im not sure i understand what protein powder is

Why dont you just eat, well, food?

Can someone explain it to me please?

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose "

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"With the greatest respect

Im not sure i understand what protein powder is

Why dont you just eat, well, food?

Can someone explain it to me please?"

Personally I prefer to get all my protein from real food but sometimes it can be hard to eat it all. I sometimes use protein powder to top it up. When I got really into weight lifting I struggled really badly with soreness and it was still happening after months of going to the gym. Turns out I wasn't eating enough protein so my muscles weren't repairing properly. It's easily done when you don't eat meat.

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


"With the greatest respect

Im not sure i understand what protein powder is

Why dont you just eat, well, food?

Can someone explain it to me please?"

It depends what you use it for. Some people use it as a meal/snack replacement as it's lower calorie than a full meal but can be just as filling and some people use it to get more protein into their diet. I do the latter as I struggle getting enough protein from my food intake alone.

Then you get the body builders who are all about muscle repair and "gains" but you are better off asking one of them as I have no clue about weight lifting lol.

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it "

No I haven't i dont need to do that

I've given straight advice

And I'm happy for you to live however you want please do

However if you want to succeed it may not be the most effective method

And again i was only being blunt with regards the non fat loss i find facts help me achieve things

If you're happy please continue

But the journey you embark upon has been my point of interest and learning for 30 plus years

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"With the greatest respect

Im not sure i understand what protein powder is

Why dont you just eat, well, food?

Can someone explain it to me please?

It depends what you use it for. Some people use it as a meal/snack replacement as it's lower calorie than a full meal but can be just as filling and some people use it to get more protein into their diet. I do the latter as I struggle getting enough protein from my food intake alone.

Then you get the body builders who are all about muscle repair and "gains" but you are better off asking one of them as I have no clue about weight lifting lol. "

I do

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it "

Just ignore. I've had the same. I've lost 15kg over a number of years but apparently I'm doing it all wrong . You're doing great .

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By *icearmsMan  over a year ago

KIDLINGTON


"With the greatest respect

Im not sure i understand what protein powder is

Why dont you just eat, well, food?

Can someone explain it to me please?"

Glad I'm not the only one..

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"With the greatest respect

Im not sure i understand what protein powder is

Why dont you just eat, well, food?

Can someone explain it to me please?

It depends what you use it for. Some people use it as a meal/snack replacement as it's lower calorie than a full meal but can be just as filling and some people use it to get more protein into their diet. I do the latter as I struggle getting enough protein from my food intake alone.

Then you get the body builders who are all about muscle repair and "gains" but you are better off asking one of them as I have no clue about weight lifting lol.

I do "

And I'm not all about muscle repair

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it

Just ignore. I've had the same. I've lost 15kg over a number of years but apparently I'm doing it all wrong . You're doing great . "

Thank you. I don't care who criticises me lol I'm just so happy this is working for me

Congrats on your weight loss, 15kg is amazing

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it

Just ignore. I've had the same. I've lost 15kg over a number of years but apparently I'm doing it all wrong . You're doing great . "

1.5 lbs per month

2 years

15 kg

You ate a calorific deficit

Low carb can assist

It can hinder

Sustainability is the only key

Keto ie less than 50 g carb daily for most is not

For a minority it clicks

We most need some carbs for fiber

Fiber fuels good gut bacteria

Good for skin hormones and many other functions

Weat loss is best done long term with as many food groups as possible

Keto works short term

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it

Just ignore. I've had the same. I've lost 15kg over a number of years but apparently I'm doing it all wrong . You're doing great .

1.5 lbs per month

2 years

15 kg

You ate a calorific deficit

Low carb can assist

It can hinder

Sustainability is the only key

Keto ie less than 50 g carb daily for most is not

For a minority it clicks

We most need some carbs for fiber

Fiber fuels good gut bacteria

Good for skin hormones and many other functions

Weat loss is best done long term with as many food groups as possible

Keto works short term

"

Please leave me alone.

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it

Just ignore. I've had the same. I've lost 15kg over a number of years but apparently I'm doing it all wrong . You're doing great .

Thank you. I don't care who criticises me lol I'm just so happy this is working for me

Congrats on your weight loss, 15kg is amazing "

Oh and amber

Iv asked details on your threads but never ever knocked what you did

You asked about exercises once

For a moment I thought I could be inventive enough for a solution for you but realised I could not

Walking would be so effective

for you but as you say you dont like it thus it's no solution

Iv actually only replied as I wanted to help you mentioned the near diabetic

But I'm anti fad diets

I hope you succeed however keto is not known for people sticking

Good luck though

And lacy I'm glad lowering your carbs helped your loss but it sounds sensible sustainable and non rapid I'm not convinced it was strict keto

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it

Just ignore. I've had the same. I've lost 15kg over a number of years but apparently I'm doing it all wrong . You're doing great .

Thank you. I don't care who criticises me lol I'm just so happy this is working for me

Congrats on your weight loss, 15kg is amazing

Oh and amber

Iv asked details on your threads but never ever knocked what you did

You asked about exercises once

For a moment I thought I could be inventive enough for a solution for you but realised I could not

Walking would be so effective

for you but as you say you dont like it thus it's no solution

Iv actually only replied as I wanted to help you mentioned the near diabetic

But I'm anti fad diets

I hope you succeed however keto is not known for people sticking

Good luck though

And lacy I'm glad lowering your carbs helped your loss but it sounds sensible sustainable and non rapid I'm not convinced it was strict keto

"

You've commented these lectures on at least three of my threads about weight loss, I remember because of how much some of your comments upset me. I won't talk about it any more because I don't want a forum ban for airing dirty laundry.

Listen you obviously have an amazing body and you know what works for you, that's great! So just keep doing your thing and let others do theirs

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"

And lacy I'm glad lowering your carbs helped your loss but it sounds sensible sustainable and non rapid I'm not convinced it was strict keto

"

Because as always you know more than me about what I put in my body . Next you'll be telling me who I have and haven't fucked. No way I could know all by myself!

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it

Just ignore. I've had the same. I've lost 15kg over a number of years but apparently I'm doing it all wrong . You're doing great .

Thank you. I don't care who criticises me lol I'm just so happy this is working for me

Congrats on your weight loss, 15kg is amazing

Oh and amber

Iv asked details on your threads but never ever knocked what you did

You asked about exercises once

For a moment I thought I could be inventive enough for a solution for you but realised I could not

Walking would be so effective

for you but as you say you dont like it thus it's no solution

Iv actually only replied as I wanted to help you mentioned the near diabetic

But I'm anti fad diets

I hope you succeed however keto is not known for people sticking

Good luck though

And lacy I'm glad lowering your carbs helped your loss but it sounds sensible sustainable and non rapid I'm not convinced it was strict keto

You've commented these lectures on at least three of my threads about weight loss, I remember because of how much some of your comments upset me. I won't talk about it any more because I don't want a forum ban for airing dirty laundry.

Listen you obviously have an amazing body and you know what works for you, that's great! So just keep doing your thing and let others do theirs "

Sorry if I said something that was wrong and upset you never my intention

If someone said they like drinking battery acid I'm sorry I would be compelled to articulate why I felt it would not benefit them

That's my only motive

If you want an echo chamber I have no more to say on your thread other than take care

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By *ensualtouch15Man  over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"

And lacy I'm glad lowering your carbs helped your loss but it sounds sensible sustainable and non rapid I'm not convinced it was strict keto

Because as always you know more than me about what I put in my body . Next you'll be telling me who I have and haven't fucked. No way I could know all by myself! "

I dont know I stated I dont know you gave some data I did some calcs

However only you know

I will say however my last word and then leave me alone thanks

You know exactly what you did and do

Keto where carbs are less than 50 g and fat very very high

If you genuinely stick to this no adverse effects no issues and your weight is consistent and no yo yo

Advocate your method but I urge caution at advocating any extreme activities to another

I know how to cut low and I assure you I would never utter a word on the forum as they are not healthy or sustainable

I'll stick with cautionary feelings on keto

And advocate balance

No malice or bad will ever intended only good health happiness and sustained wellbeing

Peace

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Bulk Powders are good value, I like their vanilla. Whey does stimulate insulin though, so real food is preferable.

Bulk p and my pro I think have the same parent co

Their prices are almost identical however you need to buy when they send the 45 percent offers "

Which is every 5 mins luckily lol! They have some interesting products too, and always the best price.

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


"

And lacy I'm glad lowering your carbs helped your loss but it sounds sensible sustainable and non rapid I'm not convinced it was strict keto

Because as always you know more than me about what I put in my body . Next you'll be telling me who I have and haven't fucked. No way I could know all by myself!

I dont know I stated I dont know you gave some data I did some calcs

However only you know

I will say however my last word and then leave me alone thanks

You know exactly what you did and do

Keto where carbs are less than 50 g and fat very very high

If you genuinely stick to this no adverse effects no issues and your weight is consistent and no yo yo

Advocate your method but I urge caution at advocating any extreme activities to another

I know how to cut low and I assure you I would never utter a word on the forum as they are not healthy or sustainable

I'll stick with cautionary feelings on keto

And advocate balance

No malice or bad will ever intended only good health happiness and sustained wellbeing

Peace "

The only person advocating anything is you, I have simply explained what the diet is and that it's worked for a lot of people. At no point did I, or in fact anyone, say "you must do this diet". In fact this whole thread was based off my review of a protein powder, not quite sure how it took such a downward turn...

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


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Bulk Powders are good value, I like their vanilla. Whey does stimulate insulin though, so real food is preferable.

Bulk p and my pro I think have the same parent co

Their prices are almost identical however you need to buy when they send the 45 percent offers

Which is every 5 mins luckily lol! They have some interesting products too, and always the best price."

I usually like them but I tried the chocolate flavour myvegan pea protein recently and it is by far the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth. And that's saying something I can't bear to throw it away while there are people starving so I chug it with my nose pinched shut over the sink

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Bulk Powders are good value, I like their vanilla. Whey does stimulate insulin though, so real food is preferable.

Bulk p and my pro I think have the same parent co

Their prices are almost identical however you need to buy when they send the 45 percent offers

Which is every 5 mins luckily lol! They have some interesting products too, and always the best price.

I usually like them but I tried the chocolate flavour myvegan pea protein recently and it is by far the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth. And that's saying something I can't bear to throw it away while there are people starving so I chug it with my nose pinched shut over the sink "

Yuk, I could neve do that lol. Mind you, their high protein pancake mix could be used to manufacture frisbees if you let them cool......

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


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on"

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it.

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose "

Not so. 7000 under per week doing 56 mins cardio hill walking and I did not lose an ounce.

It's always men with muscles think they know better - you guys really do not seem to understand how different female metabolic function can be.

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

Ditch the protein powers and switch you simi skimmed milk 3 or 4 letters off it a day cheap as chips

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment). "

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"

And lacy I'm glad lowering your carbs helped your loss but it sounds sensible sustainable and non rapid I'm not convinced it was strict keto

Because as always you know more than me about what I put in my body . Next you'll be telling me who I have and haven't fucked. No way I could know all by myself!

I dont know I stated I dont know you gave some data I did some calcs

However only you know

I will say however my last word and then leave me alone thanks

You know exactly what you did and do

Keto where carbs are less than 50 g and fat very very high

If you genuinely stick to this no adverse effects no issues and your weight is consistent and no yo yo

Advocate your method but I urge caution at advocating any extreme activities to another

I know how to cut low and I assure you I would never utter a word on the forum as they are not healthy or sustainable

I'll stick with cautionary feelings on keto

And advocate balance

No malice or bad will ever intended only good health happiness and sustained wellbeing

Peace "

I've never advocated for a method. I haven't even only used one method. I've never asked you to calculate anything or give me any dietary advice but it keeps being forced upon me.

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By *luebell888Woman  over a year ago

Glasgowish

This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?"

Because for a high percentage of people the problem is not fat, it's carbohydrates.

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


"This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?"

Because for some people fat is not the enemy, carbs are

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive."

I don't know if it would be possible for someone like me to keep both carbs and fat low though, I'd be miserable! I think for someone of my size I'm probably okay eating high fat for the moment but obviously this is different for everybody. With the amount I am eating at the moment I feel very satiated and it's really helping me to curb my snacking. Also I haven't even thought about a binge in the past week or so, which for me is massive

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


"This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?

Because for some people fat is not the enemy, carbs are "

Should never be cutting carbs worst thing you can do clear is what you want in fact if you eat cleaner you find you will intake more carbs thay you were doing eating durty it’s all about fat to protein count

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Bulk Powders are good value, I like their vanilla. Whey does stimulate insulin though, so real food is preferable.

Bulk p and my pro I think have the same parent co

Their prices are almost identical however you need to buy when they send the 45 percent offers

Which is every 5 mins luckily lol! They have some interesting products too, and always the best price.

I usually like them but I tried the chocolate flavour myvegan pea protein recently and it is by far the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth. And that's saying something I can't bear to throw it away while there are people starving so I chug it with my nose pinched shut over the sink "

Unfortunately the vegan protein shake powders are usually very gritty. I've switched to the clear whey isolate which is much more palatable to me than shakes and doesn't seem to upset my stomach like the creamy ones can though there is also a vegan version which apparently mixes just as well. I have the peach tea flavour and it's just like drinking squash which is super refreshing!

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Not so. 7000 under per week doing 56 mins cardio hill walking and I did not lose an ounce.

It's always men with muscles think they know better - you guys really do not seem to understand how different female metabolic function can be."

Amen !!!!!!!!!!

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


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Bulk Powders are good value, I like their vanilla. Whey does stimulate insulin though, so real food is preferable.

Bulk p and my pro I think have the same parent co

Their prices are almost identical however you need to buy when they send the 45 percent offers

Which is every 5 mins luckily lol! They have some interesting products too, and always the best price.

I usually like them but I tried the chocolate flavour myvegan pea protein recently and it is by far the worst thing I've ever put in my mouth. And that's saying something I can't bear to throw it away while there are people starving so I chug it with my nose pinched shut over the sink

Unfortunately the vegan protein shake powders are usually very gritty. I've switched to the clear whey isolate which is much more palatable to me than shakes and doesn't seem to upset my stomach like the creamy ones can though there is also a vegan version which apparently mixes just as well. I have the peach tea flavour and it's just like drinking squash which is super refreshing! "

Ooh this sounds interesting, although I have to admit I like the fact that when a protein shake is really creamy and tasty it can make me feel like I'm having a dessert.

And yeah the vegan stuff is gritty af. I've tried straining it, blending it, adding different flavourings/milks. It's just bad.

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

I don't know if it would be possible for someone like me to keep both carbs and fat low though, I'd be miserable! I think for someone of my size I'm probably okay eating high fat for the moment but obviously this is different for everybody. With the amount I am eating at the moment I feel very satiated and it's really helping me to curb my snacking. Also I haven't even thought about a binge in the past week or so, which for me is massive "

Whatever works for you - just be aware though that it is protein that gives the most satiety.

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By *luebell888Woman  over a year ago

Glasgowish


"This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?

Because for some people fat is not the enemy, carbs are "

Well eat normal food and read food labels to ensure low carbs. All these potions seem like a money making business to me

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By *atalie..Woman  over a year ago

Bolton


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it."

How is it possible to lay off the sugar. The brain is sustained by sugar

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By *acey_RedWoman  over a year ago

Liverpool


"This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?

Because for some people fat is not the enemy, carbs are

Well eat normal food and read food labels to ensure low carbs. All these potions seem like a money making business to me"

It's cheaper than real food though. And I say this as someone who tries to get my full protein intake from food. I personally prefer it but it costs and its hard to eat that much. Especially when you still want to get a decent intake of vegetables as well.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it.

How is it possible to lay off the sugar. The brain is sustained by sugar "

Your body can convert other molecules into sugar through a process called gluconeogenesis. Easiest is to consume simple sugars, but remember there was once a time when humans did not harvest sugar cane and eat bread etc.

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


"This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?

Because for some people fat is not the enemy, carbs are

Well eat normal food and read food labels to ensure low carbs. All these potions seem like a money making business to me

It's cheaper than real food though. And I say this as someone who tries to get my full protein intake from food. I personally prefer it but it costs and its hard to eat that much. Especially when you still want to get a decent intake of vegetables as well. "

Yep, especially as a vegetarian. The meat replacements often have more carbs than real meat and I also want to be able to have a good amount of veg so protein shakes are the only way for me to get enough protein without going over carb allowance.

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"This is all double dutch to me. Why not just eat a low fat diet and cut out the junk?

Because for some people fat is not the enemy, carbs are

Well eat normal food and read food labels to ensure low carbs. All these potions seem like a money making business to me"

Haha, I don't eat food with 'labels'. I do eat normal, fresh food, prepared from scratch, and low carb - but I have found I need to hit a minimum protein target for my needs, and sometimes a little top up of concentrated protein just makes that easier. No potions involved.

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it.

How is it possible to lay off the sugar. The brain is sustained by sugar "

Your body manufactures it for you - no need to eat it at all.

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I get the basic unflavoured isolate from

MyProtein and blend with skimmed milk, strawberries, tiny bit of cranberry juice and a big spoon of creatine. For a late night session I lose the fruits and add raw cacao , salted caramel syrup and crush 3 zma tabs into - you’re asleep before you finish training , love experimenting with these, gets good results and saves a lot of money.

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it.

How is it possible to lay off the sugar. The brain is sustained by sugar

Your body can convert other molecules into sugar through a process called gluconeogenesis. Easiest is to consume simple sugars, but remember there was once a time when humans did not harvest sugar cane and eat bread etc."

True but when we came across a cherry tree in fruit or a nice fatty mammoth we’d scoff the lot and store the sugar and fat in our bodies as we had no cupboards. The cupboard only got invented after wheat and cows enslaved us and made us make big piles of food everywhere

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By *tsjustdMan  over a year ago

london

My humble opinion would be to cut out the cream just to cut back on the calories... I myself actually use water rather then milk, because the protein gets to the muscles a lot faster, with milk it’s slower acting. Also to tackle the taste problem I go for a flavoured protein like Gold standard (ice cream flavour).

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it.

How is it possible to lay off the sugar. The brain is sustained by sugar

Your body can convert other molecules into sugar through a process called gluconeogenesis. Easiest is to consume simple sugars, but remember there was once a time when humans did not harvest sugar cane and eat bread etc.

True but when we came across a cherry tree in fruit or a nice fatty mammoth we’d scoff the lot and store the sugar and fat in our bodies as we had no cupboards. The cupboard only got invented after wheat and cows enslaved us and made us make big piles of food everywhere "

You are sort of right, but if we look at traditional hunter gatherer communities, they eat very little in the way of fruit etc. You can generate sufficient glucose for energy by rearranging the glycerol units that make up triglycerides, ample of which hunter gatherers obtain from meat, nuts and seeds. Also the bits of proteins we don't pee out can be fed into various metabolic pathways, which lead to the formation of ATP.

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By *agneto.Man  over a year ago

Bham


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive."

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it.

How is it possible to lay off the sugar. The brain is sustained by sugar

Your body can convert other molecules into sugar through a process called gluconeogenesis. Easiest is to consume simple sugars, but remember there was once a time when humans did not harvest sugar cane and eat bread etc.

True but when we came across a cherry tree in fruit or a nice fatty mammoth we’d scoff the lot and store the sugar and fat in our bodies as we had no cupboards. The cupboard only got invented after wheat and cows enslaved us and made us make big piles of food everywhere

You are sort of right, but if we look at traditional hunter gatherer communities, they eat very little in the way of fruit etc. You can generate sufficient glucose for energy by rearranging the glycerol units that make up triglycerides, ample of which hunter gatherers obtain from meat, nuts and seeds. Also the bits of proteins we don't pee out can be fed into various metabolic pathways, which lead to the formation of ATP. "

They were lean, fast and strong, but could they bench 100kg?

I try to minimise fruit to a few berries per day and the odd half a banana. I do like the variety of hunter gatherer diet, with an occasional meat, fat and bone rampage, a nice lean mammal hunted and eaten with bare hands.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple  over a year ago

North West


"Don’t worry too much about the carbs it’s the sugar that’s the most important thing to cut down on

Amen, lay off the sugar and breads and it's plain sailing, during lockdown adjusted my diet and lost a stone. Now I'm sticking to it.

How is it possible to lay off the sugar. The brain is sustained by sugar

Your body can convert other molecules into sugar through a process called gluconeogenesis. Easiest is to consume simple sugars, but remember there was once a time when humans did not harvest sugar cane and eat bread etc.

True but when we came across a cherry tree in fruit or a nice fatty mammoth we’d scoff the lot and store the sugar and fat in our bodies as we had no cupboards. The cupboard only got invented after wheat and cows enslaved us and made us make big piles of food everywhere

You are sort of right, but if we look at traditional hunter gatherer communities, they eat very little in the way of fruit etc. You can generate sufficient glucose for energy by rearranging the glycerol units that make up triglycerides, ample of which hunter gatherers obtain from meat, nuts and seeds. Also the bits of proteins we don't pee out can be fed into various metabolic pathways, which lead to the formation of ATP.

They were lean, fast and strong, but could they bench 100kg?

I try to minimise fruit to a few berries per day and the odd half a banana. I do like the variety of hunter gatherer diet, with an occasional meat, fat and bone rampage, a nice lean mammal hunted and eaten with bare hands."

Did they need to bench press 100kg? Probably not, so they ate what was required to function as humans needed to function.....

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime. "

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more.

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By *agneto.Man  over a year ago

Bham


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more."

It's only for 21 days and only recommended for overweight or obese.

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more.

It's only for 21 days and only recommended for overweight or obese. "

What do you think about high fat / bullet proof coffee first thing ? The idea is the fast sustains you through a fast and helps stay in a state of ketosis

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more.

It's only for 21 days and only recommended for overweight or obese.

What do you think about high fat / bullet proof coffee first thing ? The idea is the fast sustains you through a fast and helps stay in a state of ketosis "

Omg this stuff keeps me full for HOURS. I use double cream and coconut oil instead of butter and mct as it's less greasy and doesn't make me feel nauseous. If you add cinnamon, almond extract and a little vanilla it tastes like a magical dessert treat

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more.

It's only for 21 days and only recommended for overweight or obese.

What do you think about high fat / bullet proof coffee first thing ? The idea is the fast sustains you through a fast and helps stay in a state of ketosis

Omg this stuff keeps me full for HOURS. I use double cream and coconut oil instead of butter and mct as it's less greasy and doesn't make me feel nauseous. If you add cinnamon, almond extract and a little vanilla it tastes like a magical dessert treat "

I’m going to try this , im sceptical about the mct benefits and the upgraded beans is a con ( washing removes mycotoxins) but cream and coconut oil blended with a freshly ground double expresso sounds good

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By *risky_MareWoman  over a year ago

...Up on the Downs


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more.

It's only for 21 days and only recommended for overweight or obese. "

Not sure how long it takes to damage metabolic function.

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


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more.

It's only for 21 days and only recommended for overweight or obese.

What do you think about high fat / bullet proof coffee first thing ? The idea is the fast sustains you through a fast and helps stay in a state of ketosis

Omg this stuff keeps me full for HOURS. I use double cream and coconut oil instead of butter and mct as it's less greasy and doesn't make me feel nauseous. If you add cinnamon, almond extract and a little vanilla it tastes like a magical dessert treat

I’m going to try this , im sceptical about the mct benefits and the upgraded beans is a con ( washing removes mycotoxins) but cream and coconut oil blended with a freshly ground double expresso sounds good "

Yeah I just use instant tbh, not a massive coffee snob (around taste or health benefits) so makes no difference to me. Although make sure you do actually blend it otherwise the oil just sits on top, I use a little electric milk frother so I don't have to clean the big blender each time.

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By *ackdaw52Man  over a year ago

Chesterfield

I used protein powders for months while I was trying to gain muscle. They didn't make any difference whatsoever!

Maybe I was doing it wrong!

Now I just stick to high protein foods...much cheaper!

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By *arkus1812Man  over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

KISS Keep it simple stupid

Weight Watchers

26 weekly meetings

Starting weight 260lbs

Finish weight 201lbs

Weight loss 59lbs

Stayed at that weight for about 3 years until arthritis in both knees put an end to my daily walks.

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By *opsy RogersWoman  over a year ago

London


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

I'm 12 years down the line with my keto life, stick at it and I promise you will wonder why you only discovered the truth when you did (I'm 14 months carnivore now, life is soooo simple).

And you look amazing for it!

How long were you vegetarian for? "

Thanks. I'm the opposite of vegetarian, I only eat things that are or came from, animals.

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By *entleman_spyMan  over a year ago

nearby


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry "

Well that’s not true - I’ve lost 3 stone since March and that includes putting on muscle. I have the photos that prove it was fat that was lost too. Every body is different.

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By *rHotNottsMan  over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Hmm, I would disagree with this definition I am afraid. To get into ketosis, you simply need to get carbs low, and indeed if you want to lose fat, eating a high proportion of fat in the diet can, for many, be counter-productive.

Yeah that Michael Moseley programme on currently gets them into ketosis with a low fat/low carb regime.

Yes, but that's so low calorie it must carry a danger of shutting the metabolism down, which some say can be permanent. I must research that more.

It's only for 21 days and only recommended for overweight or obese.

What do you think about high fat / bullet proof coffee first thing ? The idea is the fast sustains you through a fast and helps stay in a state of ketosis

Omg this stuff keeps me full for HOURS. I use double cream and coconut oil instead of butter and mct as it's less greasy and doesn't make me feel nauseous. If you add cinnamon, almond extract and a little vanilla it tastes like a magical dessert treat

I’m going to try this , im sceptical about the mct benefits and the upgraded beans is a con ( washing removes mycotoxins) but cream and coconut oil blended with a freshly ground double expresso sounds good

Yeah I just use instant tbh, not a massive coffee snob (around taste or health benefits) so makes no difference to me. Although make sure you do actually blend it otherwise the oil just sits on top, I use a little electric milk frother so I don't have to clean the big blender each time. "

Just had my bulletproof, that’s certainly different not what I expected at all! I’m too full for my porridge even, guess that’s idea. It took some getting down but not because it’s bad, it’s just heavy like a meal rather than a coffee. I think I’m going to be experimenting and researching this a bit more

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By *ablo minibar123Woman  over a year ago

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"What is keto and is it easy to follow?

Yes and no.

You basically cut out all sugar, grains, fruit, legumes/beans/pulses, starchy veg and eat high fat, moderate protein and very low carb (max 20-30g per day mainly from non starchy veg). It switches your body to a state called ketosis where you burn fat for fuel instead of carbs/glucose.

It is easy in the sense that the amount of fat you eat keeps you super full all day (think lots of butter, cheese, cream etc) so it's easy to stop snacking and eat smaller portions but the food options are quite limited and it's very hard to eat out (although not as much of a problem at the moment).

Thanks will take a look.into in more detail..

Or ignore keto until you need it ie when you reach single figure body fat

As long as carbs are between 80 to 200 g per day and calories 3500 less than bazel per week you will lose

Many, many obese, overweight, and even average sized people have lost tons of weight through keto. Just do a simple Google search or have a look on places like diet doctor and YouTube for the hundreds of success stories.

I've tried your calorie based dieting approach more times than I can count and I was eating around 1800 cals (much lower than my BMR) and 160g of carbs per day when I was eating "normally" . If it works for you that's great but guess what, every body is different and what works for some will not work for others.

You've feigned an interest in my weight loss only to try and use it to burst my bubble. You've done this previously on threads I've started about weight loss. Just let me live and do things my way. This is the one thing I've found that's working for me and I am not going to let you ruin it "

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


" I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry

Well that’s not true - I’ve lost 3 stone since March and that includes putting on muscle. I have the photos that prove it was fat that was lost too. Every body is different."

Presumably they meant the 5lbs in 5 days not the 2stone since April

Well done on the loss

And well done OP

If it's working for you and you're happy keep going

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


" I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry

Well that’s not true - I’ve lost 3 stone since March and that includes putting on muscle. I have the photos that prove it was fat that was lost too. Every body is different.

Presumably they meant the 5lbs in 5 days not the 2stone since April

Well done on the loss

And well done OP

If it's working for you and you're happy keep going"

Thank you!

I think he was just nitpicking my entire approach tbh, and it's not the first time which is why I got a bit inflamed.

It is pretty obvious that it's not possible to lose 5lbs of fat in 5 days... But I put that weight on pretty quickly so probably stored a lot of water with it which is what I've just lost. Explains why I feel much less bloated. Either way I'm happy to see the scales go down

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


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry

Well that’s not true - I’ve lost 3 stone since March and that includes putting on muscle. I have the photos that prove it was fat that was lost too. Every body is different."

That's incredible, congratulations!

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


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Just had my bulletproof, that’s certainly different not what I expected at all! I’m too full for my porridge even, guess that’s idea. It took some getting down but not because it’s bad, it’s just heavy like a meal rather than a coffee. I think I’m going to be experimenting and researching this a bit more "

Glad you liked it! Yeah it's definitely something you need to sip and not gulp down haha. I would recommend not eating anything with it as you may put on weight that way, it's meant to be like a meal within itself. I use it to get through whole nights of studying (I'm a night owl) as the caffeine buzz and mental clarity it gives me is amazing compared to a normal cup of coffee. Also I tend to snack and graze a lot when I study which has totally stopped now because of how filling it is.

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


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

I'm 12 years down the line with my keto life, stick at it and I promise you will wonder why you only discovered the truth when you did (I'm 14 months carnivore now, life is soooo simple).

And you look amazing for it!

How long were you vegetarian for?

Thanks. I'm the opposite of vegetarian, I only eat things that are or came from, animals.

"

Oh okay, I took your comment to mean as if you were vegetarian and started eating meat again 14 months ago. So you only eat meat or animal products then? No veg?

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By *ohnny_ThunderMan  over a year ago

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All I know is eating fat doesn't make you fat. Eating an excess of carbs forces the body to use insulin, which turns into fat.

I like to eat clean (no processed foods) and it basically takes care of itself. You need fats, you need carbs in your diet. It's just getting the proportion right.

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


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain! "

Adding double cream will bust your fat and carbs.

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


"Just took a chance on Tesco brand low sugar protein powder as I have been struggling to find a nice tasting low carb powder that I don't need to gulp down as quick a possible while pinching my nose. I made it up with almond milk and a little double cream and my goodness it is delicious!! Like a super thick, creamy milkshake for only 4g net carbs. Highly recommend if anyone is also following low carb/keto and finding it hard to get enough protein in, it's only £9 for 17 servings, bargain!

Adding double cream will bust your fat and carbs. "

Don't know what kind of cream you're buying that's full of carbs...

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


"Carbs are the new calories

Haha yep and I can see why, years of calorie counting has never done anything for me apart from make me miserable and gain more weight but with keto the weight is flying off!

How long have you been losing for ?

And how much lost ?

I've lost 2 stone (13kg) since April but not all of it was through keto. I had to stop for a while due to a health issue and gained back around 5 lbs (lots of stress and comfort eating), now been back on keto for about 5 days and already lost everything I gained back so still at the 2 stone mark. Planning to stay with it this time as I figured out the cause of my health issue - I thought it might have been cutting carbs out which is why I stopped keto before.

Ah that's what I thought

You have not lost much if any fat I'm afraid

You cannot cannot lose that as fat in that time

What you have lost is mainly glycogen water and faeces

So sorry "

Your talking shit.

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