The Banting/LCHF Thread

Yeah, they are.

I always thought onions, bell peppers and tomatoes were on the orange/"eat in moderation" list, but it seems some low carb people put them on their "green list".
 
swift412 said:
Yeah, they are.

I always thought onions, bell peppers and tomatoes were on the orange/"eat in moderation" list, but it seems some low carb people put them on their "green list".
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If you aiming for 20 to 30g of carbs then you can't eat something like i just did. Creamy leeks :love:
 
I can't remember what the most accurate way of telling is, but what always gets me is when I'm already knocked out and my body tries to get all low carb adapted again and I get the lovely keto flu. Motivation enough to not cheat
 
swift412 said:
I can't remember what the most accurate way of telling is, but what always gets me is when I'm already knocked out and my body tries to get all low carb adapted again and I get the lovely keto flu. Motivation enough to not cheat
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Does this explain why I am a little sick? I have been banting for almost 2 weeks now...:(
 
jacodebeer said:
Does this explain why I am a little sick? I have been banting for almost 2 weeks now...:(
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If it is related to the banting then it should pass soon.

If not, go get some antibiotics LOL

When I had keto flu when I started I felt like "dof" head couldn't quite keep up, struggled to concentrate, felt like I was about to get flu... just generally schit... but that lasted about 3 days... and then I started to feel awesome!!
 
(From what I've read) If you're banting and getting lots of headaches, it's almost always not enough electrolytes (sodium, magnesium and potassium in particular). The biggest culprit for this seems to be not enough salt: especially if you're drinking water more often and/or going to the bathroom more often, your body needs more sodium to make up for the difference.

Off the top of my head, spinach, avocado and mushrooms are all high in at least one of those three I mentioned earlier, as is chicken broth.
 
swift412 said:
(From what I've read) If you're banting and getting lots of headaches, it's almost always not enough electrolytes (sodium, magnesium and potasium in particular). The biggest culprit for this seems to be not enough salt: especially if you're drinking water more often and/or going to the bathroom more often, your body needs more sodium to make up for the difference.

Off the top of my head, spinach, avocado and mushrooms are all high in at least one of those three I mentioned earlier, as is chicken broth.
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Yip, agree

I sprinkle pink salt on everything I eat - very liberally. Luckily I enjoy salty food so have no issue with the extra
 
Or just good old sea salt, be careful of all the marketing hype around Himalaya Salt
 
faniedry said:
what's the quickest/easiest way to get into ketosis?
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Cut out carbs. Some people say exercise helps, and MCT Oil. but I've never been into making sure I was in ketosis. I keep my carbs very low.
 
Randhir said:
Cut out carbs. Some people say exercise helps, and MCT Oil. but I've never been into making sure I was in ketosis. I keep my carbs very low.
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I keep my carbs low as well, but I don't think I'm in ketosis... been reading now and i might be eating too much meat, everything else seem on track to get me into ketosis.

Gonna get some ketostix just to be sure.
 
faniedry said:
I keep my carbs low as well, but I don't think I'm in ketosis... been reading now and i might be eating too much meat, everything else seem on track to get me into ketosis.

Gonna get some ketostix just to be sure.
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I tracked my macros for a long time. After a while I knew what I should be eating and wasn't as militant.
 
Hi guys, I am starting to have a serious problem with my sugar levels. I am a diabetic and am using insulin. I have been banting for about 10 weeks now and have lost 7kg. I have been adjusting (lowering) my insulin intake gradually. I am now using 75% of what I was using before I started on this new eating plan.

My problem is I have cut out almost all sugars and my sugar levels are dropping too low (to about 2 mmol) mainly between breakfast and lunchtime. What would be safe to eat to up my sugar level? For breakfast I usually have 1 or 2 boiled eggs about 8am. Then another boiled egg or 2, or leftover supper between 11 and 12.
 
marco79 said:
Hi guys, I am starting to have a serious problem with my sugar levels. I am a diabetic and am using insulin. I have been banting for about 10 weeks now and have lost 7kg. I have been adjusting (lowering) my insulin intake gradually. I am now using 75% of what I was using before I started on this new eating plan.

My problem is I have cut out almost all sugars and my sugar levels are dropping too low (to about 2 mmol) mainly between breakfast and lunchtime. What would be safe to eat to up my sugar level? For breakfast I usually have 1 or 2 boiled eggs about 8am. Then another boiled egg or 2, or leftover supper between 11 and 12.
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I have no medical education or experience with diabetes, but it sounds like the 75% of insulin is too much, hence your levels going too low. You may need to reduce your medication more aggressively - perhaps consult your GP and have your reduction expertly supervised?
 
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