Eat More Fat! The Nutritional Ketosis Challenge continues... page 153

[pamola10]

I figured I'd post something since I said hello a few days ago. I am tracking on MFP, have started to lose a little bit but mostly am feeling a bit more energy and FEELING leaner (though not looking leaner and my pants still fit the same). So what is that, feeling leaner? I really don't get it; maybe it is less bloating or something like that. I don't think I have any less fat but I feel like I do, which is almost as good.

I have had trouble hitting the macros and wonder if I am unrealistic. I have a 1200 cal day, with 5% carbs 15 Gm (always slightly over), 20% protein 75 Gm (sometimes under and sometimes over) and 75% fat 93 gm. I think it might be too much protein. I have hit the fat a couple of days and have been over on calories a couple of times. I don't exercise enough but I am working on that. I just need some time to walk (and decent weather).

If anyone has suggestions that would be great. I am eating eggs, bacon, chicken, tuna and lots of fats: avocado, olives, clarified butter, coconut milk in my decaf. I had some wonderful soft cheese twice but I really cannot eat dairy foods; I found out once again that it isn't a good idea for me.

So I am in, working away at this and waiting for that wonderful feeling of being in ketosis that I remember from my long ago Atkins days.

Love reading your posts! Thanks for the inspiration.

[mks8500]

FF Report
Wt. 230.2 -1.8
BS 110, yesterday 106. Elevated due to late exercise?

So, was that day 3 of 3 or day 2 of 3?

[demuralist]

I think your protein is too high. for 1200 calories, 20% would be 240 (right? my math in regards to how percentages are done is not great) which would be 60g of protein. The carbs are right, but 75% of 1200 is (I think) 900 calories and should be then 100 grams of fat.

So that would be
Calories =1200
Carbs = 15g
Fat =100g
Protein = 60g

Someone please check my math.

[Pebbles67]

So, was that day 3 of 3 or day 2 of 3?

Day 3, but I am doing five because I messed up on Day 2. So really, it was Day 1.

[Pebbles67]

pamola10, What is your goal weight?

[Sabine]

I bought the Fat Fast Cookbook last night(pdf) and looked through it. Some great ideas, both for doing the FatFast, and for adding a chunk of fat to a EMF plan. Interesting options for some comfort food like items, also, mac and cheese and chocolate pudding.

[geostump]

I bought the Fat Fast Cookbook last night(pdf) and looked through it. Some great ideas, both for doing the FatFast, and for adding a chunk of fat to a EMF plan. Interesting options for some comfort food like items, also, mac and cheese and chocolate pudding.

Chocolate pudding? What is in this chocolate pudding?

[Rosemary 231]

Well done on your amazing weight loss. Have you noticed any positive results taking the gelatin yet?

Yes, actually I have. My nails seem to grow faster and are stronger and my hair seems healthier too. Still, my main reason for taking it is to improve my "loose, saggy skin". I feel that it, also, has tightened up some.

[Rosemary 231]

I bought the Fat Fast Cookbook last night(pdf) and looked through it. Some great ideas, both for doing the FatFast, and for adding a chunk of fat to a EMF plan. Interesting options for some comfort food like items, also, mac and cheese and chocolate pudding.

I bought it yesterday too. I didn't have time for anything but a quick look and I was impressed.

[adavison]

Reading up on Bile Salts. If you do not have your gallbladder, you might consider adding them. Read up if you are interested! I'm in!