The Banting/LCHF Thread

[crawler]

Thanks Crawler,

I thought that optimum ketosis is 1.5 - 3 MMOL/L. What measurement does that gadget provide?

Found this

Between 0.5-1.5 mmol/L is light nutritional*ketosis. You'll be getting a good effect on your weight, but not optimal. Around 1.5 – 3 mmol/L is what's called optimal*ketosis*and is recommended for maximum weight loss.

So you are right, need to a for at least 1.5

 

[The Philosopher]

Found this

Between 0.5-1.5 mmol/L is light nutritional*ketosis. You'll be getting a good effect on your weight, but not optimal. Around 1.5 – 3 mmol/L is what's called optimal*ketosis*and is recommended for maximum weight loss.

So you are right, need to a for at least 1.5

So does that gadget give the results in mmol/l?




I don't get it. 3 days ago I was 75.5 and this morning 77.4. Almost 2kg up. How can my weight fluctuate that much?

 

[crawler]

So does that gadget give the results in mmol/l?




I don't get it. 3 days ago I was 75.5 and this morning 77.4. Almost 2kg up. How can my weight fluctuate that much?

Yes it gives that reading

Same scale? Same time of day?

Not sure either, could be water

 

[poffle]

I don't get it. 3 days ago I was 75.5 and this morning 77.4. Almost 2kg up. How can my weight fluctuate that much?

Water.
I can easily fluctuate between 1-2kg per day. Exercise, carbs, water-intake/retention

 

[crawler]

Realized something else

Myfitnesspal shows total calories per day

But you need to get ratios right per meal as well, 70-80% fat per meal

If you eat only protein one meal this will kick you out of ketosis - most articles don't emphasize this

Was my lesson for the week...

 

[The Philosopher]

Realized something else

Myfitnesspal shows total calories per day

But you need to get ratios right per meal as well, 70-80% fat per meal

If you eat only protein one meal this will kick you out of ketosis - most articles don't emphasize this

Was my lesson for the week...

Interesting, that probably happens to me a lot.
[MENTION=276817]crawler[/MENTION], I went to dischem and they said they dont stock the machine, only the strips. Can ask your friend where else I can buy one?

 

[Kosmik]

To phrase some of the other keto'ers out there, don't get hung up on whether you are in ketosis or not, just always work towards it. It only takes 24hrs to fall into it.

 

[faniebraai]

Realized something else

Myfitnesspal shows total calories per day

But you need to get ratios right per meal as well, 70-80% fat per meal

If you eat only protein one meal this will kick you out of ketosis - most articles don't emphasize this

Was my lesson for the week...

MyFitnessPal can also track the macros

 

[faniebraai]

To phrase some of the other keto'ers out there, don't get hung up on whether you are in ketosis or not, just always work towards it. It only takes 24hrs to fall into it.

More like 3 days when nowhere close

 

[APoc184]

MyFitnessPal can also track the macros

Jip. If you are using the app. Rotate phone to landscape mode and the macros will appear at the bottom. Protein, Fat, Carbs.

Always visible on web interface at the bottom.

 

[The Philosopher]

To phrase some of the other keto'ers out there, don't get hung up on whether you are in ketosis or not, just always work towards it. It only takes 24hrs to fall into it.

Ja, but I dont always want to fast for 24h to get back into it.

Also do you need to fast that long? what about 16 hours?

 

[Kosmik]

Ja, but I dont always want to fast for 24h to get back into it.

Also do you need to fast that long? what about 16 hours?

It's not about fasting tottally, just extremely low carbs. So for 24 hours ensure only meat and green veg.

 

[The Philosopher]

I found keto mojo device at want it all but it was R2k. I don't want to spend that much. I though it would be about R300 - R400 bucks.

https://www.wantitall.co.za/healthp...etogenic-diet-1-lancet-device-10-__b0789g8ktg

here is another one
https://www.pricecheck.co.za/offers...cose+&+Ketone+Meter+Monitering+System+Monitor

 

[The Philosopher]

It's not about fasting tottally, just extremely low carbs. So for 24 hours ensure only meat and green veg.

Hmm, but not too much protein either otherwise that kicks you out. I had been in a 3 month stall, that is why I don't want to relive that.

ALso how much is too much protein that will kick you out of ketosis? ie If i have a piece of wors for dinner will that kick me out?

 

[Kosmik]

Hmm, but not too much protein either otherwise that kicks you out. I had been in a 3 month stall, that is why I don't want to relive that.

ALso how much is too much protein that will kick you out of ketosis? ie If i have a piece of wors for dinner will that kick me out?

I seriously doubt it. Requires a lot of protein to have a similar effect and I don't think it will kick you out that quickly.

 

[The Philosopher]

I seriously doubt it. Requires a lot of protein to have a similar effect and I don't think it will kick you out that quickly.

to quantify the "a lot of protein", How much is a lot?

300g steak? if you only ate the stake and nothing else?

 

[crawler]

I got kicked out with a can of tuna

 

[crawler]

Interesting, that probably happens to me a lot.
[MENTION=276817]crawler[/MENTION], I went to dischem and they said they dont stock the machine, only the strips. Can ask your friend where else I can buy one?

I am also going today
Will let know if I come right

 

[The Philosopher]

I got kicked out with a can of tuna

gees, that is scary to be out with just that. What if make a tuna salad and it just kicks you out!?

 

[crawler]

gees, that is scary to be out with just that. What if make a tuna salad and it just kicks you out!?

Only had it with mayo

Need to make sure protein fat ratio is 80/20, so I'm adding avo and mct oil now and check how it goes