Hello everyone,

So I started keto combined with fasting and weight training 3.5 months ago.

The first 2 months I lost 19kg and the other 1.5 only 3kg. I've literally changed nothing about my diet or exercise. Since Im stuck Im even trying harder. Working my ass in the gym, eating less and less, counting the carbs...

It seems like nothing works, I really cant phantom why?

Anyone had any experience getting stuck like this?

Any advice you guys could give me, so I can keep losing weight?

For the record I'm male, 187cm , 30yrs, went from 152kg to 130kg(current weight).

I'd really appreciate some feedback. Thanks

Hi y’all I am new to this keto thing and have been doing it for less than a week and I’m down 6 lbs (probably water weight). Anyways I’ve been drinking 1-packet of sugar free liquid IV everyday to help with the cramping I’ve been experiencing in my legs. I wanted to know if Sugar-free Liquid-IV is keto friendly?

I get overwhelmed with starting keto and being mindful of calories I am petite 5'0 so my calorie deficit is pretty low so i surpass my maintenancec calories pretty quickly. I want to start proper keto again and tbh just give up sugar and processed food for my health. What tips.do you have to stick to keto long term and then bring in a bit of a deficit

I see lots of you are doing red meet which I like. I eat chicken because I cannot meet 150g protein on 1500cal diet. Beef is like 46 protein for half kg of meet. While chicken breasts are 100 protein almost.

So how do you meet protein goals? I want to learn more. Also is chicken breasts okay?

I plan on starting a keto diet in a few weeks. I know someone that mostly did bacon and broccoli to melt off the face, dude is skinny AF now.

Just wondering what are some good overall meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I’m lazy in the mornings, so something quick and fast in the morning would be great.

What do you eat for a snack, etc.

Went out to dinner tonight to a Japanese place with some friends and they had this Hawaiian ahi poki dish. It said it had tuna. Tobakio avacdo and scallion it was absolutely fucking amazing and I ended up ordering it two times. I'm like I googled it. I could find a bit about carbs, but there's not really a way to estimate the size of the food or anything I'm just like I'm in a really good spot with cute land scared to mess things up but how do I know this stuff? I have a meter I know some of y'all say it not to rely on it unless I'm trying to get therapeutic benefits, which I am testing out a bit my levels were at 1.4 before I left for the meal. I had barely eaten anything for the last couple days and then when I got home a couple hours after eating, it was at .5 but I'm like how do I know this stuff cause I don't wanna mess up I've been losing weight very rapidly. I'm transit on HRT and I think this is helping my chest develop so I I like don't wanna fuck things up but it's so hard having to research for food out any advice ?

This is hard for me to pin down but I seem to be more comfortable in cold weather and sweat a bit more when it is hot. Interested to see if other people have noticed anything?

Dear Beautiful community, I have two questions Is keto helpful for high cholesterol? This is my new blood result. LDL CHOL CALC (NH) 129 Anyone who had or have similar numbers?

Also I go to Asian buffets and eat lots of seafood with hot sauce. I order sometimes hibachi ( shrimp and vegetables) . I am not sure there sauce has sugar or not ? I like there since I have many keto options but the sauce makes me confused. Anyone has any idea ? Also is Cajun seasoning has sugar ? I hope everyone is doing well in their journey.

Many thanks

I found i was missing out on that weekend brunch option, since i started making these i cant stop! Butchers quality bacon probably helps!

Newly in ketosis. Making a grocery shopping list. There are tortillas that advertise low net carbs. For the purpose of staying in ketosis and not eating something that would boot me out, do I count total carbs or net carbs?

My request for help post was removed by the bots, so I investigated and here are my results, please help with ideas too:

Hey keto friends! 🙌 I've been on a journey to find a good substitute for Coffee Mate in my coffee. Coffee Mate is a tasty go-to for many, but it’s definitely not keto-friendly with the added sugars and carbs. So, I've been experimenting and wanted to share a few great alternatives that don’t knock me out of ketosis.

1. Heavy Cream 🥛

This is the most straightforward option—heavy cream has almost no carbs and adds a nice creamy texture. It’s rich, but a small amount goes a long way.

2. MCT Oil or Powder 💧

MCT oil or powder is amazing if you want a quick energy boost. It keeps my coffee super creamy and helps me stay full longer. Just a heads up, too much MCT oil can mess with your stomach, so start small if you're new to it.

3. Coconut Cream 🥥

If you like a bit of coconut flavor, coconut cream is a great alternative. It’s low in carbs and has a subtle sweetness without added sugars.

4. Nut-Based Creamers 🌰

Brands like Nutpods or Califia Farms have almond and coconut milk creamers that are low-carb and work well on keto. Some come in flavors like vanilla or hazelnut if you’re missing the flavored Coffee Mate options.

5. Butter or Ghee 🧈

Sounds odd, but bulletproof coffee (adding butter or ghee) is really popular in keto circles. It adds a creamy texture and keeps you full—just blend it to get a frothy consistency.

Bonus Tip: If you need a touch of sweetness, monk fruit or stevia works well without the carbs!

Hope this helps anyone else looking to replace Coffee Mate! What’s your favorite keto coffee addition? Let’s swap tips! ☕

Anyone been in this boat? Keto feeds you a lot of fat and that is concerning for me. I have diabetes (A1C = 6.8) (on metformin 500mg daily) and also cholesterol issues. (I take atarvastatin 10mg per day)

I use to be a fat ass and food was my favorite thing ever. Been on keto about 2 months and lost about 15 pounds. But I don’t really care about food and sugar anymore. Like I use to look forward to eating something nice and having a nice dessert after. But I no longer crave sugar and eating is more of just something I do… like I just eat a meal and don’t munch all day. And my meals tasted kinda bland but now everything taste so much better off just normal things. Like just some bell peppers and chicken cooked together taste great now.. it doesn’t even feel like a diet or I’m not eating what I want. I’d it normal for your taste buds to change so quickly?

when ı intake lot of carbs my face is swelling therefore ı cant. so if ı take carbs before or after the workout this can help me? Does taking carbohydrates right before or after exercise prevent puffy face?

I’ve been buying frozen ahi tuna steaks from Walmart for only $6.42 per pound and they approach steak on the taste and satisfaction scale.

Thought I’d tell you how I cook them. It’s ridiculously fast and easy.

Bring the steaks to room temperature. Hint: if you have an aluminum pan to place them on you can bring these from frozen to room temperature in 2+ hours.

Pat with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Sprinkle on any favorite seasoning or rub. I use a dry rub for beef. If your seasoning doesn’t have salt add some sparingly. Optionally add a very small amount of ground ginger.

Dredge the steaks in pecan flour.

In a pan on medium high heat, cook the steaks in ghee 1 to 1.5 minutes per side. You want it hot to get a good crust.

Serve immediately. Resting isn’t necessary.

Hi everyone!

I am seriously considering keto for multiple reasons: weight loss, controlling my sugar, mental well being, I also have epilepsy and it’s said to help with that.

I would say I’m an active person. 4 days a week of weights, 1 day a week of Muay Thai.

I lost a good 16 pounds on a regular diet: high protein calorie deficit. It worked great but the truth is, although I was able to maintain that diet, I couldn’t really maintain it. The goal was to maintain it as a lifestyle. Although after going on it, calculating my macros etc, I do see a different approach on how I see food. So I’m proud of that.

I want to go keto. Because I know who I am, I plan to go on 3 months of strict keto, then phase out (hopefully maintaining the general lifestyle of reducing carbs and sugar as much as possible). I know that I can not be strict for any longer. I AM TERRIFIED of starting, because I know I can lose weight fast, but I can also gain it super fast as soon as I mess up.

Any advice? Thoughts? How do I not fuck this up long term?

Ps, I don’t know much about this sub Reddit and people’s general views on here, so I understand that some of you might find it lazy of me to just do it for a couple of months. I am doing this for two reasons: 1) I know I can’t maintain keto or any diet. Best I can do is change habits. Long term I am not going to be able to stay on any kind of diet (strict habits) 2)there isn’t much research on long term keto

Thank you so much in advance. Sorry for the long post. Really appreciate all the help.

Last few months I’ve been doing low carb in the morning and moderate carbs the rest of the day for fatty liver. I recognize this isn’t keto (apologies) but I think people here may best understand my problem.

This week Ive been going on leisurely 60-90 minute neighborhood walks In the evening. I take a few bench breaks along the way so I’m really not pushing it. It is also fairly flat slope. Past few days my calf muscles have really been burning during the walk. I never had this issue when on a traditional diet. Also my hip muscles were aching. I am eating enough before so I have enough energy, but also avoiding huge meals. Well yesterday same thing happening, calf muscles burning, hips started to ache….and then halfway through the walk I threw in the towel because the pain was becoming too much . So I got a chipotle bowl, and of course alll the muscle aches went away by 80% I’d estimate in about ten minutes. I was able to resume walking and felt close to Normal.

Can anyone help me understand what is going on ? Im guessing this may have to do either blood sugar, or my muscles needing carbs? How to prevent going forward without having to indulge in chipotle ?

One of the things I miss the most on Keto is hearty soups that have lots of vegetables. I actually am not following a Keto diet but am looking to start in the next week or so again, made this soup for my Gluten free partner and figured the macros to make a soup that's Keto friendly run about 30 carbs for about 3 quarts, so I figured I'd share. I use about a cup if I'm making the broth itself it eat as a snack.

Warning, this broth is so fucking good. And good for you. It's one of the few bases I've made for his chicken soup that really feels good for the soul.

2 chicken carcasses (we use rotisserie chickens) Meat from said birds, reserved to the side (optional) A cup of diced onion A cup of diced celery A cup of diced carrot 4 cloves of garlic Salt and pepper to taste A gallon of water. I've done up to 7 quarts in my stock pot but after the first four you'll need to supplement the base with a tablespoon of better than bouillon.

You'll need some kind of in pot strainer, or, you can instead use kitchen scraps for vegetables, strain the bones and crap out after, and boil the cups of veggies. But either the bines have to come out.

Simmer for an hour minimum, I'll do 2-3 hours and replace water as needed.

Strain bones. If you need to add your cubed veggies after, let them simmer in there for 30 minutes

This last step is the most important- you'll need to blend the veggies into the broth. I use an immersion blender. The vegetables make the broth just a bit thicker and creamier than straight broth.

Use it as is for a snack or add the chicken for a lovely meal. You could add another cup of each vegetable just be REALLY careful about watching macros.

Hello all. Quick question. Where do yall buy your keto products? Not the eggs, cheese, meat, and veggies…. But the other stuff I read about here…My local ‘regular’ grocery stores have almost none. The stuff I see online is almost laughably expensive.

I have been doing keto for about 3 months now. I am someone who has struggled with extreme sugar cravings my whole life, and lots of “food noise” where I felt like so many of my thoughts were about food and my next sugar hit. I also have PCOS.

I have been mostly consistent these past months, but I have fallen off the wagon a few times. When this happens I forgive myself, love myself, and do better the next day.

My standard breakfast is fage Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries, a sprinkle of cinnamon, salt, and a bit of stevia. This morning I was distracted and I took a big bite before I put the stevia in, and to my surprise I realized it is plenty sweet enough with just the blueberries. Before keto I would have gagged at the thought of eating plain Greek yogurt with just blueberries. But now that my sugar palate has changed so much I realized I like the tangy-ness and the fruit is more than enough sweetness. Plus the salt helps a lot with the flavor.

So anyway, I loved this as a milestone that doesn’t have to do with my weight or how my clothes fit. Keep calm and keto on!

Wanted to share my small starting success story. I started keto diet after getting a jolt after my last yearly health checkup. It pushed me to gett off my lazy ass and do something about it. I cut down on eating any grain, stopped consuming sugar and milk and basically stopped eating anything with more than a couple grams of carbs per serving. I am not counting any macros or calories but eating till I feel full. Diet consists of mostly eggs, chicken, cheese (feta, cottage, paneer), heavy cream, sour cream, avocado, cucumbers, peppers, onions, 🍅 , olive oil, pickles, and ghee (1-2 table spoon at night with water keeps me feeling full during sleep).

I have started seeing visible results in losing fat depoits around waist, stomach and under the chin. I am feeling full with increasingly less amount of food.

Hello, I have recently been doing a lot more research on this matter and would like to start a ketogenic diet because of my PCOS symptoms which are persistent. I don’t want to lose any weight, as a matter of fact. Any recommendations for food, snacks, drinks that have worked for you? Thank you!

Hello fellow Redditors!

Like many of you, I got interested in keto to lose weight. However, mostly for financial reasons, I'm slowly easing myself into the low carb/keto way of eating. I can't stomach the idea of throwing away a perfectly good box of oatmeal or loaf of bread because I'm trying a new diet.

One thing I've noticed is that as I'm reducing my carbs, I'm drinking a lot more water. I've always been a big water drinker, consuming my daily 64 oz without much issue. But since I've started cutting back on carbs, I'm easily drinking 80-104 oz a day. I realize part of it is as an appetite suppressant (I do IF and eat between 11AM-7PM), but it seems a low carb/keto diet is considerably saltier than I'm accustomed to. Has that been anyone else's experiences as well, or is this just user error with too many conflicting factors?

First time trying carnivore/nagev and I’m 4/5 days in…feel great. I’ve done keto a few times, but never straight animal products…nuts, avocados, etc…but this time, only animal products hence the vegan backwards… Haven’t eaten much as I haven’t had much of an appetite, but I don’t feel hungry or fatigued or anything…

My A1C in Apr ‘24 at 5.9. I started keto in Sep ‘24, got retested recently, and it went up to 6.1. How did this happen? I’m pretty sure I’m on ketosis because even my urine sample had ketones.

Apr vs. Nov results: A1C: 5.9 > 6.1 Glucose: 94 > 98 Total Cholesterol: 183 > 210 LDL: 122 > 142

Is this normal or should I be worried? I like how I feel on keto but my results are discouraging.

Dear beautiful community, I did my yearly blood work and it’s shows

BUN/Creatinine Ratio

Moderately High 26

Is this something to worry about? I did keto three years ago and loved it. Then stopped and now restarted . I am confused if red meat is bad for my kidneys I have to stop protein. I can’t do keto without protein. I love meat. Any suggestions would be helpful Btw . I am going to see my doctor soon but I believe in people who had or has similar experiences then doctors.

Recently I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. I start chemo in a few weeks. A friend gave me information about keto for cancer and so far what I've read sounds super promising (like actual peer reviewed human and mice studies, not just internet stuff!). My wife and dove in three days ago and have tracked macros to the gram.

I'm a 41yo male, 6'1 and I've held stable weight in and around 175 for over 15 years. Aside from the gremlin growing in my ass I'm in great shape. Lift heavy, run, and bike. My body feels the size it needs to be.

Three days into keto (didn't even do a test strip yet) and my weight plummeted to 168. I know that a lot of it is attributed to water weight but in addition I have nicknamed todays bowel movements "the great purge".

As I understand it one of my jobs while undergoing the poison of chemo is to keep my weight stable. How do I do that on a diet that is notoriously good at shedding pounds?

East Indian food, to clarify. I always loved channa masala, channa saag, etc. thinking it's healthy, but now it would be too high in carbs. Is vegetable korma too high-carb? I want Indian food tonight but need to change my go-tos.

EDIT: should've clarified that we're going out to eat at a restaurant, I'm not cooking at home this time. But thanks for the great suggestions so far!

What is your go-to keto sweetener? I will be using primarily for coffee/tea, but also occasional baking. I tried stevia today and the bitter aftertaste is too much for me. Looking for recommendations, thanks! 😊

I know I'm not the first to talk about the Flying Dutchman from In-N-Out Burger. So this is just a friendly reminder.

When you are absolutely craving some fast food burgers, and if you are lucky enough to live somewhere near an In-N-Out Burger...

The Flying Dutchman is the keto person's best friend!

Two burger patties and two slices of American cheese — and that's it. Served on a gosh-dang wrapper... it's already a great way to scratch the fast food burger itch.

But you can kick it up a notch without adding any carbs by requesting Grilled Onions! And OMG what a treat!! Enjoy it.