Official keto thread

**osfitness** · 08-26-2011, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by dilatedmuscle

Thanks OS...

So last week when i did keto i experienced a weird taste in my mouth for a few days. I then did a random google search and discovered that many people experience that taste. Kind of a dry mouth-ish metalic taste. Today is the first day im experiencing it for this week which is ironic because i increased my carbs a lil bit yesterday. Anyone else get that?

It sounds like your eating very little protein?
What's your diet like

**dilatedmuscle** · 08-26-2011, 07:55 PM

my diet today so far.

Meal 1: 24 grams of protein in unsweetened almond milk (it was 5am immediately before work which is why i didnt take more)
Meal 2: 5 whole eggs, 3 thick cut bacon strips, spinach
Meal 3: Chicken breast with 3 table spoons of olive oil
Meal 4: 50 grams of whey protein and 2.5 tablespoons of olive oil
Meal 5: 3 CarlsJr burger patties and 1 slice of cheese
Meal 6: (soon to come) Chicken breast and olive oil
Meal 7: (soon to come) 2 cans of tuna and olive oil

The last two meals are meals im gonna get in for sure but i may end up eating another meal depending on how im feeling tonight.

Im not complaining about the taste, it feels good because it makes me feel assured of the keto but i should also buy some keto sticks. Last week it got so bad that for a second i thought i had blood in my mouth but it was just the metalic taste.

Also, i did some posing today infront of a couple of friends who have not seen me since before keto and they all saw a huge difference already as do i... and im not dehydrated, my skin is holding a good ammount of water. Im pretty carb sensitive and this diet is working. i look leaner every couple of days. Im excited to see how i look when i fill out with my newly gained definition as well as more definition i will gain in the next few weeks.

**dilatedmuscle** · 08-26-2011, 08:01 PM

Ive never had this kind of discipline and consistency in a diet and im not struggling with it at all. Im going to apply this discipline when i begin carb cycling again and probably get even leaner as i start growing again.

I had a great leg workout today on extremely low carbs.

**BC123Jm** · 08-26-2011, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by dilatedmuscle

Ive never had this kind of discipline and consistency in a diet and im not struggling with it at all. Im going to apply this discipline when i begin carb cycling again and probably get even leaner as i start growing again.

I had a great leg workout today on extremely low carbs.

not trying to be a dick but this is a Q&A thread not your own personal diary.
there's a section for that.

**dilatedmuscle** · 08-27-2011, 02:00 AM

Understood, dont mean to hijack

**joelski87** · 08-27-2011, 03:04 AM

is there any particular time that would be best to do a weights sesh on Keto?

currently im going in the morning on an empty stomach.

**Jameson829** · 08-27-2011, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by joelski87

is there any particular time that would be best to do a weights sesh on Keto?

currently im going in the morning on an empty stomach.

Its never a good idea to weight lift on an empty stomach. Where do you think the fuel for that activity is coming from?? YOUR MUSCLES!! ALWAYS eat before lifting! You can do low intensity cardio on an empty stomach and even then some might argue its a good idea to at least take BCAAs beforehand.

**Spacey** · 08-27-2011, 06:05 PM

For guys (and gals) who have been on a keto diet long-term:

1. Do you get your cholesterol and triglycerides checked regularly? What results?
2. Do you do anything in particular to keep cholesterol and triglycerides in check?

Thanks

**Jameson829** · 08-27-2011, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Spacey

For guys (and gals) who have been on a keto diet long-term:

1. Do you get your cholesterol and triglycerides checked regularly? What results?
2. Do you do anything in particular to keep cholesterol and triglycerides in check?

Thanks

A good fish oil pill will do the trick. Try to take in 4g a day of active Omega-3 EPA/DHA

**Spacey** · 08-29-2011, 05:43 AM

^good to know. Thanks.

**dilatedmuscle** · 08-30-2011, 10:26 PM

How does sugar alcohol affect keto? doe they count as regular carbs?

**BC123Jm** · 08-30-2011, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by dilatedmuscle

How does sugar alcohol affect keto? doe they count as regular carbs?

yes they count

**joelski87** · 08-31-2011, 07:30 AM

Changing your cheat meal on Keto.... From Monday to Friday, ok? or is it that vital to have it smack bang on the 7th day?

**Jameson829** · 08-31-2011, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by joelski87

Changing your cheat meal on Keto.... From Monday to Friday, ok? or is it that vital to have it smack bang on the 7th day?

I think you would want to wait to have the cheat meal on every 7th day. What were you thinking skip this Friday's cheat and do it on Monday? And then every Monday thereafter? I don't see why not...