2018 Body Transformation Thread

[Jerry Callo 8717]

19 minutes ago, 1leggedduck said:

Didn't even know this board existed! I'm currently about 293, 5'11". When I was "thin" I was about 200. I would love to feel what 220 feels like, again. I went keto about 5 mos ago and found it very easy to get into ketosis. I lost about 15 lbs in 2 weeks. I have put half that back on.  The way smokers smoke, or alcoholics drink, I eat. Stressed or fatigued, I over eat. I don't eat a lot of junk, but I eat too much. I'm sure there are others here that do the same. 

I like the idea of fasting. Those of you who have had success with it, how did you start? How long were your first attempts? Did you do the 1 reasonable meal and nothing else thing, or go completely without when you started? 

I would like to hear from people who have felt like it was just impossible but then had success. I've started so many times only to get back to where I started, and it's time, now. I'm really tired of my weight effecting how I live.

Start fasting with 16/8 (full disclosure:  futureman does not believe it is actually fasting).  Eat between Noon and 8:00 pm and then nothing until the next day at Noon.  If you do this along with keto, you won't have any problem.  You are essentially cutting out one meal and potentially one or more snacks per day.

[South Austin 52555]

58 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

Start fasting with 16/8 (full disclosure:  futureman does not believe it is actually fasting).  Eat between Noon and 8:00 pm and then nothing until the next day at Noon.  If you do this along with keto, you won't have any problem.  You are essentially cutting out one meal and potentially one or more snacks per day.

It's called lazy fasting.

[Bernard 879]

7 hours ago, Mr. Drummond said:

So fasting update.  Hit 60lbs lost this morning on the scale since March 1st.   Started fasting on March 18th and have lost 42.   Should lose 10-12 before heading to mexico mid May. 

Will be under 200 by end of July for the first time since college.  

 

I think i have eaten 6 days since March 18th.   Usually 2 meals on the day, but very keto friendly except one where i kinda went off the rails - took me 4 days to get back below my starting weight on that mess up.  

 

Impressive. You catching up to me and my two month head start. I'm down 84 as of this AM. Next meal is planned for Saturday. 

Bernard

[Longhorn Al 440]

I hadn't lost a pound in 2+ weeks after my last 3-day fast.  Actually gained 1.  Since Saturday, I've slipped back into OMAD, and have lost 6 pounds. Whoosh!

55 lbs total since January 10.

[1leggedduck 443]

This morning: 292. Fought with the wife who says I just need to eat less and exercise more. She's partially correct, but then wonders why she is improving her tone but not losing weight despite the 3 mile a day walking habit, as she drinks a Dr. Pepper. It will be difficult to get the carbs all the way down and stay married to a carboholic,  but I can knock a lot of them out. I also have to resist the urge to become openly obsessed with it, as I think that's what she gets tired of, and I get that.So I'll be covertly obsessed. Also, got to get more active.

Edited April 26, 2018 by 1leggedduck

[futureman 22518]

44 minutes ago, 1leggedduck said:

She's partially correct, but then wonders why she is improving her tone but not losing weight despite the 3 mile a day walking habit, as she drinks a Dr. Pepper. 

sounds like she’s doing it right.  love those curves. 

[Moby Ric 2058]

Officially down 20lbs.  Yes!!!

[Jerry Callo 8717]

1 hour ago, 1leggedduck said:

This morning: 292. Fought with the wife who says I just need to eat less and exercise more. She's partially correct, but then wonders why she is improving her tone but not losing weight despite the 3 mile a day walking habit, as she drinks a Dr. Pepper. It will be difficult to get the carbs all the way down and stay married to a carboholic,  but I can knock a lot of them out. I also have to resist the urge to become openly obsessed with it, as I think that's what she gets tired of, and I get that.So I'll be covertly obsessed. Also, got to get more active.

I've cut most carbs out and still make dinner for the rest of the family - pasta, tortillas, rice, bread, etc.   Once the carbs and the associated cravings are out of my system, I do not have any serious issues with being around them and not indulging.

[Lobwedgephil 1139]

Probably missed it, but what is the best way to substitute for missing electrolytes on keto? Have read Powerade zero helps, any other suggestions? 

[SimonBolivar 10958]

I'm genuinely curious why people choose a diet (long term) that requires supplementation like Keto with electrolytes. Why is this considered the perfect diet according to many on this board if your body is saying that it needs more to properly function? I get it for losing a shit ton of pounds quickly and commend BearSchlong for his commitment and results, but I got the same results while eating ~100-150g of carbs a day. Anyone have any good peer reviewed sources for or against? I love nutrition and the arguments around it.

[Shenanigans 31]

1 hour ago, Lobwedgephil said:

Probably missed it, but what is the best way to substitute for missing electrolytes on keto? Have read Powerade zero helps, any other suggestions? 

I drink broth for sodium in the morning and take magnesium supplements occasionally. Two bouillion cubes in about 20oz of warm water will stock you up with salt. Be careful with this though because it can also force a super strong BM since it is basically a saltwater cleanse.

45 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

I'm genuinely curious why people choose a diet (long term) that requires supplementation like Keto with electrolytes. Why is this considered the perfect diet according to many on this board if your body is saying that it needs more to properly function? I get it for losing a shit ton of pounds quickly and commend BearSchlong for his commitment and results, but I got the same results while eating ~100-150g of carbs a day. Anyone have any good peer reviewed sources for or against? I love nutrition and the arguments around it.

I have found hunger management to be exponentially easier to deal with by eliminating the carbs. In the past when I've been losing weight I have always had issues being hungry by simply restricting calories. Getting more from fats keeps me more satiated and thus more likely to stick with it.

[Longhorn Al 440]

3 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

I'm genuinely curious why people choose a diet (long term) that requires supplementation like Keto with electrolytes. Why is this considered the perfect diet according to many on this board if your body is saying that it needs more to properly function? I get it for losing a shit ton of pounds quickly and commend BearSchlong for his commitment and results, but I got the same results while eating ~100-150g of carbs a day. Anyone have any good peer reviewed sources for or against? I love nutrition and the arguments around it.

I've never had the Keto flu.  I've never had any broth since I've been on the diet.  I'll have Powerade Zero from time to time, but moreso because I want water with some flavor, not because I'm craving electrolytes.  I haven't had any cramps while on Keto.  I take supplements very sporadically.

 

 

[SimonBolivar 10958]

1 hour ago, Longhorn Al said:

I've never had the Keto flu.  I've never had any broth since I've been on the diet.  I'll have Powerade Zero from time to time, but moreso because I want water with some flavor, not because I'm craving electrolytes.  I haven't had any cramps while on Keto.  I take supplements very sporadically.

 

 

Good stuff. I lost my weight (wasn't a lot, 30ish lbs) gradually and Keto certainly seems good at losing weight quickly. I'm just wonder how sustainable it is for most people and it's health benefits long term. BearSchlong obviously keeps rocking it and from what I remember his blood work looks really solid, but are most ketoers looking to stay on it after the weight loss or is that a we'll get there when we get there thing?

Edited April 26, 2018 by SimonBolivar

[Sbbruin 21866]

On 4/20/2018 at 3:36 PM, Bernard said:

https://imgur.com/a/5VlFRZ9

Before and During. Still in progress...

Bernard

Edit: why won’t this pic embed?

Cargos and flip flops...  

Edited April 26, 2018 by Sbbruin

[Sbbruin 21866]

Anybody else have constipation issues?  I am down almost 30 lbs since Jan 6, strictly through reduced calorie intake and significant uptick in exercise.  Have stalled out though, struggling to drop more than 1 lb/week with the same approach.  But I have also really struggled to shit.  I have resorted to regular intake of Miralax, with some Dulcolax, and I still go a day or two with no shits.  Before I would shit 2-3 times before noon no problem.  I feel like I have 10 lbs of shit stuffed inside me that won't come out.  Don't want to overdo the laxatives and end up shitting myself unexpectedly.  Already made one shart thread entry for this very reason.

[Longhorn Al 440]

 

19 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Good stuff. I lost my weight (wasn't a lot, 30ish lbs) gradually and Keto certainly seems good at losing weight quickly. I'm just wonder how sustainable it is for most people and it's health benefits long term. BearSchlong obviously keeps rocking it and from what I remember his blood work looks really solid, but are most ketoers looking to stay on it after the weight loss or is that a we'll get there when we get there thing?

I'm looking at staying on it long term if I can build the will power.  There's no reason not to.  Our bodies don't need carbs. 

Why do our bodies store fat, but store very little glycogen?  I believe we're built to burn fat, not sugar. 

But everyone is different, and Keto is not the only way to lose weight and keep it off. I know my body and I know sugar has a big effect on my insulin resistance, thyroid function, and other things. 

[Longhorn Al 440]

Lost another .8 overnight.

[workswithseed 2109]

I have always had a non regular bowel movement, longest was a week and that's when I decided to eat a whole bag of prunes. Now its back on that same cycle of about 3 or 4 days with it pooping

[Longhorn Al 440]

OMAD = 1 poop per day for me.

[Bernard 879]

Fasting until Saturday crashed and burned. GF grilled ribeyes tonight. Scarfed one down plus a big salad. New fast starts now. Scale said I was down 85 pounds as of this AM. 

Bernard

[futureman 22518]

Just now, Bernard said:

Fasting until Saturday crashed and burned. GF grilled ribeyes tonight. Scarfed one down plus a big salad. New fast starts now. Scale said I was down 85 pounds as of this AM. 

Bernard

steak and salad won’t hurt you.  stay the course!

[nolongerU2horn 767]

19 hours ago, SimonBolivar said:

Good stuff. I lost my weight (wasn't a lot, 30ish lbs) gradually and Keto certainly seems good at losing weight quickly. I'm just wonder how sustainable it is for most people and it's health benefits long term. BearSchlong obviously keeps rocking it and from what I remember his blood work looks really solid, but are most ketoers looking to stay on it after the weight loss or is that a we'll get there when we get there thing?

Hell no, I can't wait to not be doing keto ever again. Or at least not until I gain 5 pounds and need it to get back to where I want to be

[SimonBolivar 10958]

19 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Anybody else have constipation issues?  I am down almost 30 lbs since Jan 6, strictly through reduced calorie intake and significant uptick in exercise.  Have stalled out though, struggling to drop more than 1 lb/week with the same approach.  But I have also really struggled to shit.  I have resorted to regular intake of Miralax, with some Dulcolax, and I still go a day or two with no shits.  Before I would shit 2-3 times before noon no problem.  I feel like I have 10 lbs of shit stuffed inside me that won't come out.  Don't want to overdo the laxatives and end up shitting myself unexpectedly.  Already made one shart thread entry for this very reason.

Beans man beans. 

[South Austin 52555]

19 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Anybody else have constipation issues?  I am down almost 30 lbs since Jan 6, strictly through reduced calorie intake and significant uptick in exercise.  Have stalled out though, struggling to drop more than 1 lb/week with the same approach.  But I have also really struggled to shit.  I have resorted to regular intake of Miralax, with some Dulcolax, and I still go a day or two with no shits.  Before I would shit 2-3 times before noon no problem.  I feel like I have 10 lbs of shit stuffed inside me that won't come out.  Don't want to overdo the laxatives and end up shitting myself unexpectedly.  Already made one shart thread entry for this very reason.

What are your natural fiber sources?  I'm on what I guess you would call a lazy keto diet -- super high-fat, but higher protein and a bit more carbs than strict keto.  I eat a lot of avocado, spinach, broccoli, and some psyllium husk capsules, along with oatmeal a few times a week on heavy workout days, and I've never been more regular in my life.  At about the second sip of my morning butter coffee I'm ready to make my daily deposit. 

[Sbbruin 21866]

^^coffee.  I eat a bowl of cereal every morning, and some salad variant midday.  Dinner is whatever.  Salad isn't the roughage I thought it was.

[futureman 22518]

[South Austin 52555]

1 hour ago, Sbbruin said:

^^coffee.  I eat a bowl of cereal every morning, and some salad variant midday.  Dinner is whatever.  Salad isn't the roughage I thought it was.

Did you eat nuts (nohomo)? They're a good source of fiber, fat and protein. Eat a couple handfuls of almonds or walnuts throughout the day.

[pearlandhorn 3274]

300.2 this morning. I lost weight in Vegas. Let’s do this!

[pearlandhorn 3274]

7 hours ago, South Austin said:

Did you eat nuts (nohomo)? They're a good source of fiber, fat and protein. Eat a couple handfuls of almonds or walnuts throughout the day.

I was about to recommend this. Wife gets a big tub of mixed nuts from Costco. Walnuts, pecans, almonds, Brazilian nuts. I snack on those in the evenings. Helps with fiber that I’m missing from bread.

[Sbbruin 21866]

Shit ton of calories in nuts

[workswithseed 2109]

https://www.ketogenicsupplementreviews.com/blog/cant-poop-on-keto/

Maybe honey water?

[South Austin 52555]

6 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Shit ton of calories in nuts

Which is why only a handful or two a day.

[4th&Five 41575]

197.6 this morning. I guess my new goal will be 190. Celebrating with some BBQ for lunch.

I don’t think I’ve said it on the new site here but I’ve been on the DASH diet since September. Basically it’s low sodium. It has been much easier and I’ve had better results than I ever did with low carb. More importantly my blood pressure is back in a healthy range, which is why my doctor put me on it in the first place. 

I started at 250. 

[Jerry Callo 8717]

I find that a handful of blueberries get the pipes running within 12-18 hours if eaten before bed or 6-8 hours if eaten in the morning.

[Sbbruin 21866]

Read something that said constipation is defined by fewer than 3 shits per week.  Wut?  If I don’t shit every day, and lately I haven’t been, I feel very off kilter.  When I was eating more, 3shits per day was SOP.

[Mr. Drummond 2199]

i haven't had a shit in a week - of course i haven't eaten in 9 days - i wouldn't call it constipation, just nothing to release.

Eating today -  chicken fajita salad with quac.     maybe non-breaded hotwings tonight - haven't decided.  

Then nothing again till Monday May 7th.

But back to shits.    I have learned - if you think it is a fart, you better be damn sure, or you will shit yourself for sure.

[workswithseed 2109]

12 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Read something that said constipation is defined by fewer than 3 shits per week.  Wut?  If I don’t shit every day, and lately I haven’t been, I feel very off kilter.  When I was eating more, 3shits per day was SOP.

Shit, I've had constipation for most of my adult life then. 

[pearlandhorn 3274]

Before starting low carb, it was once every morning.

now it’s once every other day or every 3 days. Also, volume isn’t what it used to be.

[South Austin 52555]

Went off the diet yesterday and had pizza for dinner, and this morning it feels like somebody put a cork in my ass.

 

[futureman 22518]

went to a mexican birthday party yesterday and went crazy on candy and cake and dr pepper.  how long do I need to fast to deplete all my glycogen stores?  

[pearlandhorn 3274]

297.4. I’m in the 200s. Feels absolutely fantastic.

[Longhorn Al 440]

On ‎4‎/‎29‎/‎2018 at 3:55 PM, futureman said:

went to a mexican birthday party yesterday and went crazy on candy and cake and dr pepper.  how long do I need to fast to deplete all my glycogen stores?  

I believe it's 24-48 hours.

[El Diablo 4232]

I went keto back around the 3rd week of January so it's been roughly 14 weeks now and I'm down ~13 lbs. I wish I was able to report the drastic weight losses that I see some of you guys reporting but it just hasn't happened that way for me. I figure that if I keep this up over the course of a year I'll lose roughly 45-50 lbs and that will be a miracle but sheesh, it sure is slow.

[futureman 22518]

12 minutes ago, El Diablo said:

I went keto back around the 3rd week of January so it's been roughly 14 weeks now and I'm down ~13 lbs. I wish I was able to report the drastic weight losses that I see some of you guys reporting but it just hasn't happened that way for me. I figure that if I keep this up over the course of a year I'll lose roughly 45-50 lbs and that will be a miracle but sheesh, it sure is slow.

you’re not adhering strictly enough to the program.  

the program is sound.  the program is rock solid.  

[El Diablo 4232]

Meh. I cut out carbs and I'm living on veggies and protein and fat. Maybe not in the right ratio?

[futureman 22518]

1 hour ago, El Diablo said:

Meh. I cut out carbs and I'm living on veggies and protein and fat. Maybe not in the right ratio?

I don’t know what you’re doing or where you’re cutting corners or where you’re getting your hidden carbs.  but nobody does this right and loses 13 lbs in 14 weeks.  you’re fucking something up. 

[Longhorn Al 440]

1 hour ago, El Diablo said:

Meh. I cut out carbs and I'm living on veggies and protein and fat. Maybe not in the right ratio?

You've posted about cheating before. Each time you do, you have to restart.  I can't tell if you've stuck with it long enough to become fat-adapted. I'm guessing not.

How much do you weigh? I'm fairly certain you don't weigh as much as I do. That's part of it. Bigger you are, faster you can lose on a strict diet.

As for ratios, I don't adhere to them.  I concentrate on avoiding carbs. The rest is whatever I want. I don't care about the ratio right now.  I eat protein and fat. Some veggies here and there. Probably not enough. But I'm losing. I've been going since almost the same time as you and have lost 55+. 

I've been very strict with carbs that entire time.  The only times I've "cheated" is when I eat 3 or 4 tortilla chips at a restaurant, or stupidly had 5 Ricola cough drops.

[Player 4575]

You been eating those Girl Scout cookies again, diablo? Ditch the sugar. 

[futureman 22518]

8 minutes ago, Player said:

You been eating those Girl Scout cookies again, diablo? Ditch the sugar. 

he’s addicted to those cookies.  six months ago he was four of them for breakfast and chasing it with a ring-ding.  and two butterfingers on the train!  sound familiar??  remember that night I found him at dinky donuts?  he was all hopped up on cinnamon swirls!  they wouldn’t serve him anymore.  he wouldn’t even have teeth if it wasn’t for me taking him over to joe’s fruit stand and stuffing a cantaloupe down his throat.  so much for gratitude...

[El Diablo 4232]

Here's what I've been eating:

Breakfast (if you want to call it that) black coffee with heavy cream and a small pat of butter. Maybe one to two hard boiled eggs or a tin of sardines in soybean oil with the oil drained off.

Lunch: Iceberg lettuce salad, I don't know how much but a pretty good bit, a couple of cups maybe? 3? I don't know. Regular ranch dressing and sunflower seeds and bacos. Maybe a hard boiled egg or two.

Dinner: Slow cooked chicken thighs or pork butt, maybe some cottage cheese, maybe some pork rinds, maybe just sardines. Maybe just some slices of cheddar cheese. 

I'm a creature of habit and it's easy for me to eat the same thing over and over. I haven't deviated from what I just listed except for the 2-3 times that I've posted on here that I've done so.

So some girl scout cookies one time, a fried fish and shrimp dinner one time and a roll or Smartees once or twice.

I guess it could be the salad toppings that have more carbs than I realized. I haven't had a potato, bread, pasta, cracker, nada since late January. 

I do drink a LOT of Diet Coke. I asked once before if that would have any impact on ketosis but didn't get a reply. My guess is that it does not.

I'm not real concerned about it. I'm losing weight in a very manageable way and it's been continuous. I'm almost 60 years old too so my body doesn't act like it did when I was younger. I lost 35 lbs in 45 days 20 years ago but I craved carbs like a mofo. Now I don't which is why I have no problem eating the way I've been eating and continuing to slowly but surely lose weight.