Comments on: Low Carb vs Keto Diet and My 6 Week Results

By: Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:33:44 +0000

In reply to JJ Dillan. You sound like the typical person who has never had a weight issue or hypothyroidism. Eat less than 1200 calories which is what I did for 6 weeks, are you kidding? THAT is not the answer! I went down in body fat in 6 weeks and that is what I'm continuing to do.

By: JJ Dillan

JJ Dillan — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:20:54 +0000

You only lost 2lbs in 2 months? Those are some awful results.
You need to eat less and move more.
Then get six pack abs. 28-33 percent body fat is HUGE for a woman!
I dont know why you would post body pics like that looking so out of shape.
Clearly this program isnt working for you.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:34:41 +0000

I think I am in ketosis but not sure I do not eat more than 20 grams of carbs I have been doing this way of eating for about 4 months only lost 20 lbs belly is still big. I weighed 172 now 152. Am I expecting too much . I started keto cause my doctor said that it was the best as I was prediabetic.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:16:43 +0000

Take it one step at a time. Choose a fatty protein,, add a salad and fat to your meal..
aim to eat 8 to 10 cups of salad a day.. suggestion i buy pre-made salads and throw away anything with carbs and add my fatty dressing. Eat your salad with fat first then protein. This way you fill up on veggies. At the beginning Eat every 2 to 3 hours. Eventually your appetite will decrease to the point you can eat in an 8 hr window then transition to once a day. Do not skimp on fat. Don’t rush it. Listen to your body for a natural transition. May take up 2 months. First month may have keto flu with tiredness. Hold on, it will pass in about 2 to 3 weeks. Do not let go, you are on the verge of enjoying the rewards of keto. My weightloss did not show up until 1 meal a day. I made the mistake of falling into the ditch with carbs. Now going through the painstaking process of getting to one meal a day. Almost there. Believe me you don’t want to fall back to carbs, miserable existence, always looking for something to eat. Keto feels much better than eating carbs. Good luck on your journey.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:01:36 +0000

In reply to Samantha. Hi. I started keto about a month ago.. first week very strict keto with basically no carbs.. lost 7 lbs.. when i started to introduce a small amount of carbs from fiber rich fruits and veggies i went straight out of ketosis.. I was well under 20 carbs… very frustrating as this plan is from a weight loss dr! Gained back 3 lbs. I desperately need to lose 20 lbs! Help

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:12:12 +0000

In reply to Wendy.

Just because a doctor tells you your thyroid levels are normal doesn’t mean it’s optimal for you and I wonder if he just tested TSH. Read my thyroid journey here: https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/keto-and-hypothyroidism/

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:01:21 +0000

In reply to Charlotte. Hello, I have been on keto for a solid 4 weeks and just started my 5th. I have lost ZERO pounds and Zero inches. I had my throid checked 2 weeks before starting and it was normal. I'm so frustrated, I have eliminated nuts, dairy, and now this week berries hoping something would budge. I'm 54 years old, and in full blown menopause. I did have my hormone levels checked and there wasn't enough in my system to register on the panel. As a side note I have also had my gallballar removed. I wish I knew what was going on. I'm down to OMAD and feel like crap. Headache, leg cramps, and not a whole lot of energy. I went into this cold turkey- no sugar, no carbs. I'm not craving those but I do wake up hungry and throughout the day. I increased coconut oil and take ACV every night and lots of lemon water for the past two weeks no. Still nothing. My clothes still fit the same. I'm not going back to sugar, starches, processed foods but this is disappointing. I have gained 51 pounds in 12 years. I hate the way I look and feel and nothing seems to be working. I have never tried so hard as lossing weight with no results. It stinks.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 13:18:18 +0000

In reply to Linda Shillabeer. Yes and just up calories too if you are still losing weight.

By: Linda Shillabeer

Linda Shillabeer — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 11:08:37 +0000

Hi.

I am just starting my low carb journey over past 3 months but already losing some weight (approx 7 lbs). I estimate my net carbs to be on average 50 – 100g carbs. I do not now need to lose anymore weight and as I am sure I never went into ketosis I am assuming that to maintain my current weight I keep to
my 50 – 100mg carb daily total and just up my fat?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:51:29 +0000

In reply to Samantha. You don't need to up the fat too much, you do need at least 50 grams a day to keep your hormones happy and balanced. Are you losing weight or stalled? Are you hungry with what you are currently doing? Then increasing the fat can keep you satiated for longer between meals.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:43:03 +0000

I have been on a low calorie low carb diet now for 3 months and want to start keto but since my carb intake is already so low how do I do it? Or can I? I definitely don’t have enough fat in my diet but I am terrified I will gain weight if I up my fat which will up my calories. Do I have to up the fat in order to start the keto process?
Thanks

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:23:43 +0000

In reply to Umberto. I think it could take someone anywhere from 3 days to a couple weeks, we are all so different.

By: Umberto

Umberto — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:36:28 +0000

How long do you think it takes in average to get into keto state?

By: Deborrah

Deborrah — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:50:19 +0000

In reply to shelly guidry.

I enjoyed reading the information and getting up to speed on http://www.dietdoctor.com. Hope that helps!

By: Deborrah

Deborrah — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:47:13 +0000

I started KETO three weeks ago and have already dropped 10 pounds on the scale. My clothes are looser and my belly is smaller. I’ve been riding a stationary bicycle and just started walking after 19 months of being sidelined with ankle, foot and knee injuries 🙁 I feel a lot better plus my blood pressure is under better control to where I have been able to get off the medication. One issue I’m having: I have been trying to find guidelines on fat/carb intake…like do you have to eat low every day, or is it more important that your numbers balance at the end of the week? Do you know where I might find that information?