Keto My Way

[DBCowboy]

I like how it makes your eye sockets look all haunted and sunken like you are looking directly at the existential horror that lies beneath the thin veneer of the world.

Also, healthy.

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[quintessentone]

Well, I'm off keto, and here is why:

1) After 40 lb. weight loss, I have stalled.   I'm super happy with that, and consider it a big time win and worth the sacrifice.   I only have 25 more lbs. I'd like to lose, and feel confident I can burn that off with my newfound health and energy. 

2) Some people develop skin problems with ketosis.   I am one of those people.   I have had Seborrheic Dermatitis for decades, which prevents me from wanting to grow facial hair.   I have been treating it sucessfully with application of homemade coconut oil.    After a couple months of ketosis, it kicked my SD into overdrive, and I developed deep pimples (ew!) and rashes.   Enough is enough.  

3) I am ready for real food.   I will continue with a general low-carb diet, because I think it is healthy to shoot for mostly complex carbs and belay the simple carbs like chips/crisps, crackers, sweets, etc. 

4)  Thanksgiving coming up.    To contemplate a keto Thanksgiving would be a unpardonable sin.   This, actually was the first reason, when I saw "fresh" cranberries in the store.   I bought two bags and never looked back.   

So, there is the journey.   Thank you all for participating.   I might still pop some recipes in here now and then and welcome anyone else to do so.   I find that I don't hate cauliflower, and in fact plan to still keep using it.    Today was the first day that I had real rice and it was soooooooo good.

Well you gave it your best, but see all the side effects this type of diet can cause.

AI:

"The ketogenic (keto) diet can have both short-term and long-term side effects. 
Short-Term Side Effects: 

• Muscle cramps: Some people may experience muscle cramps, especially during the initial stages of the diet. 
  

• Gastrointestinal upset: Diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain may occur. 
  

• Keto flu: A temporary set of symptoms that can occur within the first few days of starting the diet, including fatigue, headache, nausea, constipation, and difficulty sleeping. 
  
• Increased thirst and urination: As the body burns fat for energy, it produces ketones, which can make you urinate more frequently. 
  
• Bad breath: Ketones can also cause a distinctive "keto breath." 
  

Long-Term Side Effects: 

• Nutrient deficiencies: 
  The keto diet can be restrictive, so it's important to ensure you're getting enough vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C, vitamin B12, and folate. 
  

• Kidney stones: 
  Consuming high amounts of protein and fat can increase the risk of developing kidney stones. 
  

• Heart disease: 
  Some studies suggest that the keto diet may increase the risk of heart disease in the long term, especially if it's not followed in a healthy way. 
  

• Liver damage: 
  In rare cases, the keto diet can cause liver damage, particularly if it's not done properly. 
  

• Metabolic imbalances: 
  The keto diet can disrupt the body's natural metabolic processes, which can lead to problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. 
  

It's important to note that these side effects are not universal and may vary from person to person. If you experience any severe or persistent side effects, consult with a healthcare professional immediately. "

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Enjoy that burger and fries you were mentioning earlier in this thread.

As for cauliflower, I watched non-keto taste testers with pizza crust/dough and they all liked the cauliflower pizza the best, so I'm thinking of experimenting with pizza dough using cauliflower. I also have kept some keto diet habits which work well for my lifestyle. It's all about what works for you.

[argentus]

Well you gave it your best, but see all the side effects this type of diet can cause.

AI:

"The ketogenic (keto) diet can have both short-term and long-term side effects. 
Short-Term Side Effects: 

• Muscle cramps: Some people may experience muscle cramps, especially during the initial stages of the diet. 
  

• Gastrointestinal upset: Diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain may occur. 
  

• Keto flu: A temporary set of symptoms that can occur within the first few days of starting the diet, including fatigue, headache, nausea, constipation, and difficulty sleeping. 
  
• Increased thirst and urination: As the body burns fat for energy, it produces ketones, which can make you urinate more frequently. 
  
• Bad breath: Ketones can also cause a distinctive "keto breath." 
  

Long-Term Side Effects: 

• Nutrient deficiencies: 
  The keto diet can be restrictive, so it's important to ensure you're getting enough vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C, vitamin B12, and folate. 
  

• Kidney stones: 
  Consuming high amounts of protein and fat can increase the risk of developing kidney stones. 
  

• Heart disease: 
  Some studies suggest that the keto diet may increase the risk of heart disease in the long term, especially if it's not followed in a healthy way. 
  

• Liver damage: 
  In rare cases, the keto diet can cause liver damage, particularly if it's not done properly. 
  

• Metabolic imbalances: 
  The keto diet can disrupt the body's natural metabolic processes, which can lead to problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. 
  

It's important to note that these side effects are not universal and may vary from person to person. If you experience any severe or persistent side effects, consult with a healthcare professional immediately. "

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Enjoy that burger and fries you were mentioning earlier in this thread.

As for cauliflower, I watched non-keto taste testers with pizza crust/dough and they all liked the cauliflower pizza the best, so I'm thinking of experimenting with pizza dough using cauliflower. I also have kept some keto diet habits which work well for my lifestyle. It's all about what works for you.

I suppose I'm more of a "cup half-full" person than you;  I consider this to have been a great success, having lost 40 lbs.  

To fairly reply to your AI list of side effects that "could" happen with a ketogenic diet, we would have to contrast the side effects that "could" happen with being extremely overweight.  Those particular effects are well-documented and a commonality exists among the majority of overweight people.  

Moreover, you listed "Long Term" possible effects.    Nowhere have I read the Keto Diet as being prescribed long-term.    It is, after all, a diet, and thus a temporary change a person chooses.  It was very successful for me, and took off enough weight in a fairly painless way, such that I now have the energy and flexibility to do much of the activities I used to.  Not bad!   People with a "normal" fat index often don't realise how fat prevents motion, makes simple things difficult -- things you wouldn't think about, such as trimming your own toenails!

As I said, my family and I will continue to enjoy the benefits of a lower carb diet -- healthy complex carbs, with the occasional foray into the  simple carbs.  

I didn't care for the cauliflower crust for pizza.   Weird texture, imo.   To each their own.   I prefer either the fathead crust or almond flour crust.   I like a thin crust pizza.  Thanks for your response!