Anonymous wrote:I am on Day 3 of going low carb (no fruit allowed). I am having such bad carb cravings!!! For people who have done this—what can I do?
I heard that the cravings get much better after a week but Im worried I won’t make it. Lots of social stuff this weekend, ugh.

I need to make a lifestyle change as Im pre-diabetic and strong fam history of diabetes. And I have trouble with sugar in moderation

Have you considered Ozempic/Wegovy? I am on it, and I am eating normal, healthy food in normal, healthy portions. No more food noise, and no cravings-I want to eat normal, healthy foods in appropriate portions.

Anonymous wrote:Unless you really intend to do this forever, maybe it isn’t a good idea. Law carb is good, but keto is very extreme. Have you consulted a dietician? I’m working with one and losing weight on 50-100g of carbs a day. And feel so much more energetic than when I was doing keto.

I’ve had to do keto short-term for medical testing reasons. A sibling was also advised to do keto to help control gut bacteria issues. We both found it really difficult in terms of mood and energy. For us, the cravings weren’t so much about wanting something sweet or starchy. It’s just that our brains function better with carbohydrate. If it’s making you miserable, this may not be the diet plan for you.

OP, don’t listen to the naysayers. It is sustainable for some people. I’ve been doing it for 10+ years.

Eat a square of 85% dark chocolate. Some berries and whipped cream. Etc

OP, this book was super helpful to me. It was written by a doctor who heads a metabolic health clinic at Duke. It has 3 different carb level approaches and it also addresses maintenance. Super simple to follow, really changed my health and he says he has taken people off as many as 12 meds following this approach. The library had it. I was finally able to improve my health

https://www.amazon.com/End-Your-Carb-Confusion-Customize/dp/1628604298/

This vid may be helpful too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNZsfluh0Uo

Good luck! Not feeling controlled by cravings is a relief and reversing the prediabetes will lessen your chances for NAFLD, cardiac issues, mood issues, some cancers and even Alzheimer's. You can do it!

Anonymous wrote:I tried Keto and thought it was stupid.
I lost more weight just by exercise a little more than usual. It was better for my guts.

OP is also prediabetic and says she has trouble moderating sugar. So your experience is not helpful to her. No need to share on every thread, to quote you, to do so is "stupid."

Anonymous wrote:Quit keto. Start counting calories. I’ve done keto 3 times so far and always lost weight but it came back fairly quickly. I can’t imagine being on keto for ever. The same will happen to you. Sooner or later. Two years ago I started making better choices, counted calories at first. Lost about 40lbs and it hasn’t came back. I do eat candy, drink soda, eat out. I just have to control how much is too much….

OP explained how your approach will not work for her. Prediabetic, has trouble with moderating sugar, etc.

OP are you supplementing electrolytes? The sidebar at r/keto on Reddit has great info re: electrolytes, what and how much. Hang in there, the cravings will be gone soon!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you trying to lose weight for a special event in a week? Ok, do the keto.

Are you trying to lose weight and keep it off? Keto will backfire, often in a big way. It just isn't sustainable.

Just eat real food. Whole fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, animal products in moderation, and move more.

This is the answer.

+infinity

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Weight will come back. So just stop and eat sensibly. Lowish carb, cut out white flour, refined sugars. Having an apple is fine- please for the love, eat a piece of fruit

This.

If this person could just stop and eat sensibly they wouldn’t be here. I know this because I am one of these people. Sugar and carbs are a trigger for me. I do not struggle with overeating when I avoid sweets and carbs. I immediately struggle when I re-introduce them. Different strokes!

Keep going OP. For the time being, eat as much as you want of the things that you enjoy that are low carb. Satisfy yourself in that way. Best omelets for breakfast! Delicious meal for lunch. When the cravings stop you will find yourself eating less without much effort.

I tried Keto and thought it was stupid.
I lost more weight just by exercise a little more than usual. It was better for my guts.

Anonymous wrote:Are you trying to lose weight for a special event in a week? Ok, do the keto.

Are you trying to lose weight and keep it off? Keto will backfire, often in a big way. It just isn't sustainable.

Just eat real food. Whole fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, animal products in moderation, and move more.

This is the answer.

Just eat some bacon and you'll feel better

sort of joking but sort of not.

Are you trying to lose weight for a special event in a week? Ok, do the keto.

Are you trying to lose weight and keep it off? Keto will backfire, often in a big way. It just isn't sustainable.

Just eat real food. Whole fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, animal products in moderation, and move more.

Anonymous wrote:Weight will come back. So just stop and eat sensibly. Lowish carb, cut out white flour, refined sugars. Having an apple is fine- please for the love, eat a piece of fruit

This.

Anonymous wrote:Best to quit now because these diets never work long term.

+1000

Best to quit now because these diets never work long term.