12 week keto experiment

[resilience5241]

Agreed. Just needed a fire in the fire place

I had one going last night

My goals are to get into a state of ketosis that allows me to workout and lose weight. I was eating around 3500 calories and lost a lb and a half during adapting. I went heavy on the cals and gained it back last weekend. Dropped down a little lower this week and plan on dropping my calories even lower next week to see what happens. If nothing good happens then I plan to return to 3500. Tinkering around at the moment. I'll return to lifting next week.

My hypothesis is that you'll see more progress after dropping your cals. Your macros have been looking really good so I can't really see another reason for your weight to be so stubborn. Then again, you're a rare bird.

[xJellyBirdx]

I had one going last night

You were suppose to supply the logs for mine!

My hypothesis is that you'll see more progress after dropping your cals. Your macros have been looking really good so I can't really see another reason for your weight to be so stubborn. Then again, you're a rare bird.

Wasn't sure, was wondering if maybe my body was some what resistant. I've hit ~3100-3200 pretty regularly this week. Scale showed a 2lb drop. Back at 231 lbs So I guess I'll stay right here and see how the next week plays out with the new diet adjustments and caloric intake.


11/8

3258 cals, <40g CHO, 149g protein, rest in fat.

Kept the cardio light today. Weighed in @ 231 lbs. For now I'll keep cals above 3000 and monitor next weeks progress. Made some diet adjustments. Can't wait to see if it helps. Going to try and keep this progress moving!

[xJellyBirdx]

11/9

3028 cals, 180g protein, <40g CHO, rest in fat.

Kind of went high on my protein and caloric intake. Was just hungry and wanted to feed the inner fat kid after restricting my calories all week. I've also been snacking on this keto cheese cake I made last night. It is sinfully good, light and fluffy, rich, sweet, and a slight bacon flavor to it. Though, it is so nutrient dense I'm going to just refer to it as a nuclear bomb. Highly possible from the little I've had that my intake could even be 500 calories higher.

Also made a killer lunch I want to tell people about. Sausage patties, some extra sharp cheddar cheese and nori squares. So frickin' good. Solves and sushi urges IMO.

[xJellyBirdx]

11/10

2730 cals, 150g protein, <40g CHO, rest in fat.

+ a good amount of keto cheese cake. Can't help it, so good.

Back to lifting this week! *crosses fingers for good things*

[resilience5241]

Back to lifting this week! *crosses fingers for good things*

Lifting is always a good thing Bring on da gainzzzz!

Are you going to be bringing me a piece of cheesecake?

[xJellyBirdx]

Are you going to be bringing me a piece of cheesecake?

Not sure how it will hold up in a car for 2.5 hours lol

[sambshep]

11/10

2730 cals, 150g protein, <40g CHO, rest in fat.

+ a good amount of keto cheese cake. Can't help it, so good.

Back to lifting this week! *crosses fingers for good things*

Have you lifted in a deficit yet? Good luck this week either way though

Not sure how it will hold up in a car for 2.5 hours lol

A cooler with ice, a cooler with dry ice, a thermal lunch container with blue ice, there are several workarounds to that dilemma

[xJellyBirdx]

Have you lifted in a deficit yet? Good luck this week either way though


A cooler with ice, a cooler with dry ice, a thermal lunch container with blue ice, there are several workarounds to that dilemma

This week I'll be lifting in some form of a deficit, not sure how much. I lost a lb or so when eating 3500 calories, this week I plan on hitting 3000-3300 while lifting so we'll see what happens. I don't have a cooler or an ice pack so it would probably just be cheaper to make her some when I get there plus it'll be more fun.

[xJellyBirdx]

11/11

I need to do this one a little different. I've changed my meal plan adding nori for iodine, chicken, and almonds. So my base is...

2798 cals, 155g protein, 30g CHO, rest in fat (~204g)

The reason I gotta do it different now is instead of eating more dairy to get my cals up I have this delicious cheese cake in my fridge. So i had a piece of that. Rough macro count is 500cal/6.45g CHO/5.8g protein/50g fat. Pretty much pure fat that is palatable.

A picture of my two tone cheese cake.


My lifts today sucked balls. For the most part I hit my current lifts, There was a couple where I couldn't get my full set. Not sure if the extra caloric deficit is the reason or my crappy night of sleep last night. I reread Lyle's 1/3 article and going to make some adjustments and see what happens.

Also, I'm worried about my potassium intake. I calculate just under 3g/day roughly, and I've upped my salt intake. Might need to get some potassium chloride powder.

Anyways, hope everyone had a good day and they are successful in their own journey!

[Zuper]

Also, I'm worried about my potassium intake. I calculate just under 3g/day roughly, and I've upped my salt intake. Might need to get some potassium chloride powder.

How about adding food rich in potassium to your diet - like spinach, and avocados, and salmon... you even get some great fats in there too Greek yogurt too... yum.

[xJellyBirdx]

How about adding food rich in potassium to your diet - like spinach, and avocados, and salmon... you even get some great fats in there too Greek yogurt too... yum.

I already have most of those in my diet. The problem is the DRI is 4.7g/d, so trying to double my intake essentially and cream tartar isn't cost effective. This is just an assumption though. I've been reading around and I'm curious enough to see if more potassium in my diet is better or not.

[xJellyBirdx]

HARGH!

Update time!


11/12

2798 cals, 155g protein, 30g CHO, rest in fat (~204g)

Plus another dope piece of keto cheesecake with just over a serving of PB dumped on it. I'm guessing 700-800 total cals. I stepped on the scale at the gym today and was just under 230 lbs. Doubt the extra cals are going to hurt me and at this point I'd rather add calories as a brake to potentially slow down the loss because.....

[sambshep]

Better to lose weight too slowly than lose weight too quickly I always say

[resilience5241]

[WonderPug]

Awesome!!!

[xJellyBirdx]

^you guys rock, thanks for the support. Glad to see you stop in also, Pug.

[xJellyBirdx]

DAY OFF FROM TEH GYM! FUKK YEAH!


11/13

3378 calories, 31g CHO, 181g protein, rest in fat.

I've been craving some cheese lately so with my extra calories to fill I had 4oz of cheese which bumped my protein up 24g. I <3 extra sharp cheddar.

Also, found a new band to listen to while working out called, "In Flames." Again if anyone is into metal, you should check it out.

[resilience5241]

DAY OFF FROM TEH GYM! FUKK YEAH!


11/13

3378 calories, 31g CHO, 181g protein, rest in fat.

I've been craving some cheese lately so with my extra calories to fill I had 4oz of cheese which bumped my protein up 24g. I <3 extra sharp cheddar.

Also, found a new band to listen to while working out called, "In Flames." Again if anyone is into metal, you should check it out.

Mmmmm cheese

Love me some metal. I will have to check them out. I was mellowing out last night, heard the song 'Let Her Go' by Passenger for the first time and looped it a couple times.

[sambshep]

Also, found a new band to listen to while working out called, "In Flames." Again if anyone is into metal, you should check it out.

[xJellyBirdx]

Quick Update

11/14

3500 cals, 160g protein, <35g CHO, rest in fat.

I also had 4 boneless wings from bdubs.

I've been taking in too much sodium lately so I'm going to fix that. Other wise, FULL STEAM INTO THE WEEKEND!

/end

[resilience5241]

Quick Update

11/14

3500 cals, 160g protein, <35g CHO, rest in fat.

I also had 4 boneless wings from bdubs.

I've been taking in too much sodium lately so I'm going to fix that. Other wise, FULL STEAM INTO THE WEEKEND!

/end

What kind of wings were they? I could eat about 100 parmesan garlic ones and not even care.


Maybe I'd care a little.

[xJellyBirdx]

What kind of wings were they? I could eat about 100 parmesan garlic ones and not even care.


Maybe I'd care a little.

I don't think I've tried those yet. They were blazin and medium. I love wings Stupid carbs.

[resilience5241]

I don't think I've tried those yet. They were blazin and medium. I love wings Stupid carbs.

You are fiery! I can't handle da spicies.

[xJellyBirdx]

You are fiery! I can't handle da spicies.

I love spicy food but those things are a bit obnoxious and too little flavor. The jalapeno ones are my fave

[sambshep]

I love boneless hot wings, don't really like inconvenience of boned wings

[xJellyBirdx]

I love boneless hot wings, don't really like inconvenience of boned wings

Anything that expedites the food-to-mouth time right? lol

11/15

3400 cals, 164g protein, <40g CHO, rest in fat.

Just did cardio.

[sambshep]

Anything that expedites the food-to-mouth time right? lol

For some reason that statement makes me feel slightly embarrassed

[xJellyBirdx]

For some reason that statement makes me feel slightly embarrassed

You're just an efficient man

Didn't count calories this weekend due to being out of town and it isn't a high priority. I did hit my protein or enough protein both days though. Start of week 6.

Back to the real world :-/

[sambshep]

Back to the real world :-/

Where seven people live in a house...

[xJellyBirdx]

Where seven people live in a house...

You know, I have taken in some strays. A couple more and you'd be right on point.

11/18

3118 cals, 169g protein, <40g CHO, rest in fat.