Is this a good idea/healthy? "Keto"

[Boots754]

I posted a question on this forum once before about carbs, and was told that eighty a day is way to low. I have been doing pretty good on my diet and I am cutting weight quickly. I was looking over the keto logs and saw that many people are only taking in 10-20 carbs a day. Is that healthy to eat so much fat and so few carbs. Most of them stated that they have lost a ton of weight, but I wasn't sure if it would be to healthy. Mainly I am curious because I know that once I drop about another fifteen-twenty pounds I am going to plateau and I was wondering if when I get to that point I should try the keto diets. Currently I am only taking in about 80-100 carbs a day now, so it isn't that bad I guess. My plan is to drop another forty pounds and then do my very first bulk!!! I am afraid that I am going to have trouble dropping that last forty, but we will have to see. My goal is to get my bodyfat under 12% before I start bulking. I know a lot of you have body fat percentages much lower, but I have never been that low.

So, when I get to a point where my weight loss starts to slow (and I know that it will as I drop more weight) should I try the keto thing, or do you guys suggest just sticking with a good diet and good exersise to drop the rest of the body fat?

[danebergen]

I recommend not going down the keto path.

I've done it before and also done a normal weight loss diet and I had more success with the latter.

Firstly, your training suffers a lot and I believe that you lose a fair portion of muscle.

Just stick to low carbs in the morning and cut them out in your last 2 or 3 meals. Keep protein intake high to retain muscle and also make sure you're having a healthy amount of good fats.

Take plenty of l-glutamine to retain your muscle as well as a good multi-vitamin like animal pack.

Do cardio as soon as you wake up and straight after a weights session and you'll drop the fat gradually.

When you hit a plateau just reduce your daily caloric intake by 500.

[stevenhyu]

My only problem with low carb was that because my body was deprived of its primary source of energy, I was pissed off and moody most of the time. Doing keto, allows my body to utilize fat primarily for energy and gives me a somewhat steady source. Plus, I feel much better after I get in keto.

[Boots754]

Thanks guys. The last thing I want to do is cut my carbs and get moody since my temper is bad enough anyways. I am kind of afraid to cut my calories when I plateau because I am afraid that I take in to few now, and I am a pretty big guy, 6'3", 251 pounds, but my schedule is pretty jacked up because I work nights. For example, today is my first day off of work. I probably am only taking in 1000 calories today, but from the time I woke up after work until the time I go to bed is only about eleven hours. I try to go to bed early on my first day off so that I don't blow the whole next day by sleeping until noon. Is that going to hurt me, or is it ok since I am going to bed, and not just neglecting my body of food.

Another question, is eating oatmeal in the morning ok, or is it too high in carbs?

[mike0093_OLDONE]

Absolutely eat oatmeal in the morning. There's no better time for it. Eat a complete protein source like eggs to go with it.

[Boots754]

Absolutely eat oatmeal in the morning. There's no better time for it. Eat a complete protein source like eggs to go with it.

Thanks for the help.