K/E questions

aireyk · 06-05-2007, 10:50 AM

Hello! I found Kimkins last week and have been researching it ever since. I started the K/E today and have a couple of questions. Are we watching fat and calories on this or mainly carbs? Any creative ideas on what to eat or how to prepare a certain food? Cheese isn't allowed, right?
Thanks so much in advance!! Oh, and how fast did anyone reading this lose weight on K/E?
Kelli

Dedicated · 06-05-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by aireyk

Hello! I found Kimkins last week and have been researching it ever since. I started the K/E today and have a couple of questions. Are we watching fat and calories on this or mainly carbs? Any creative ideas on what to eat or how to prepare a certain food? Cheese isn't allowed, right?
Thanks so much in advance!! Oh, and how fast did anyone reading this lose weight on K/E?
Kelli

Rules for Kimkins and K/E

Here's the guidelines for Kimkins:

*Up to 20 total carbs (not 'net')
*Up to 3 cups salad type veggies or
*Up to 2 cups salad veggies + .5 cup 'cooked'
*70-90 lean protein grams
*No LC products, treats, junk or alcohol
*Just enough fat to make your menu work (don't overdo)

hope this helps

Here's the guidelines for the Kimmer Experiment (not M/E):

*As much lean protein as you desire
*Length of time is 3-5 days depending on how 'carbed up' you are
*Purpose is to experience 'real' ketosis (weight loss, no appetite)
*Useful as a springboard for other LC programs
*No alcohol, no cheese
*Basic condiments and spices OK (watch catsup & A1 sauce)

aireyk · 06-05-2007, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the reply...so it doesn't really discuss fat and calories, are we counting those or not? Can I stay on this for a while? I mean, longer than 5 days? I know that it's supposed to be okay, but has anyone else done it?

Dedicated · 06-05-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by aireyk

Thanks for the reply...so it doesn't really discuss fat and calories, are we counting those or not? Can I stay on this for a while? I mean, longer than 5 days? I know that it's supposed to be okay, but has anyone else done it?

I watch the fat....not soo much the calories because the meat is all lean....but if you transition to kimkins you watch calories, fats and carbs...So far I like it...it works for me...so good luck!

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KIKI67 · 06-06-2007, 02:42 PM

Kimmers has said that you don't have to watch the calories so much when you first start K/E, you HAVE to watch the carbs

KIKI67 · 06-07-2007, 01:20 PM

Did you find any more information on it?

shenue · 06-07-2007, 01:25 PM

If you notice it says LEAN protein and only enough oil to make the food work for you. She does recommend that the fat be kept low. For me I couldn't lose the weight unless I kept the cabs and fat very low and the calories fairly low.

Amyzon · 06-09-2007, 11:54 PM

What is the definition of "low" fat? approximately how many grams a day?
anyone?

Bunnymuffin · 06-10-2007, 12:27 AM

I'd like to know too. I've been keeping my fat between 5-27 grams since I've started.
Angelia

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Originally Posted by Amyzon

What is the definition of "low" fat? approximately how many grams a day?
anyone?

Siggie · 06-10-2007, 07:56 AM

I know she says that K/E is only for 3-5 days. Has anyone stayed on it longer?

greta_viktoria · 06-10-2007, 09:17 AM

Hello, girls.
I also wonder what is the fat/carb/protein % on K/E? I tried to asks the same questions couple of times but they were just ignored

Ladies, can you please share or it is some kind of secret?

Bunnymuffin – I do from 25 to 50g of fat.

Siggie – there are people who stayed on K/E till the goal (around couple of months; though I’m not one of them)

aireyk · 06-10-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by greta_viktoria

Hello, girls.
I also wonder what is the fat/carb/protein % on K/E? I tried to asks the same questions couple of times but they were just ignored

Ladies, can you please share or it is some kind of secret?

Bunnymuffin – I do from 25 to 50g of fat.

Siggie – there are people who stayed on K/E till the goal (around couple of months; though I’m not one of them)

Seriously!! There must be an actual number of fat and cals. I know carbs are low, but have no idea how much fat is okay. I wish someone would tell me...

Kelli

misscobi · 06-10-2007, 01:43 PM

I don't think people are ignoring your questions intentionally, but if you follow the program as it's written it works. You don't need to track fat grams, or really even calories if you're eating lean proteins with little to no cheese, cream, extra oils, butter, full fat dressings, etc. It's good to use a program like fitday to track things. Then you'll start to see a pattern of what works best for you. I've never tracked fat grams, or really worried too much about calories, but when I'm losing the fastest I've noticed that my calories are typically under 1,000. Btw, I didn't intentionally keep my cals under 1,000. I ate lean choices until I was full. There's no secret, it's just that most people don't know the answer because it's not necessary for the program to work... good luck girls!

Bunnymuffin · 06-10-2007, 02:03 PM

Thanks Misscobi,

I haven't been "watching" fat grams, just aware of them. I use the nutrition tracker at Sparkpeople because I've been there a while so everything tracks out (I'm guessing much like fitday.) and I've just noticed that the more skin-less chicken breasts, the lower fat for the day. I'm perfectly comfortable keeping my fat this low now that I know I'm not going over.

Angelia

06-05-2007, 10:50 AM	#1
aireyk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Gallery: aireyk	K/E questions Hello! I found Kimkins last week and have been researching it ever since. I started the K/E today and have a couple of questions. Are we watching fat and calories on this or mainly carbs? Any creative ideas on what to eat or how to prepare a certain food? Cheese isn't allowed, right? Thanks so much in advance!! Oh, and how fast did anyone reading this lose weight on K/E? Kelli

06-10-2007, 01:43 PM	#13
misscobi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 483 Gallery: misscobi Stats: see signature WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 3/03, restart 5/06	I don't think people are ignoring your questions intentionally, but if you follow the program as it's written it works. You don't need to track fat grams, or really even calories if you're eating lean proteins with little to no cheese, cream, extra oils, butter, full fat dressings, etc. It's good to use a program like fitday to track things. Then you'll start to see a pattern of what works best for you. I've never tracked fat grams, or really worried too much about calories, but when I'm losing the fastest I've noticed that my calories are typically under 1,000. Btw, I didn't intentionally keep my cals under 1,000. I ate lean choices until I was full. There's no secret, it's just that most people don't know the answer because it's not necessary for the program to work... good luck girls! __________________ Tami ~started Atkins 3/15/03 260/180/150ish ~started over again 5/4/06 235/158/150 ~grrrr...for the LAST time! 4/14/08~ 225/220/150(wow that was hard to type) Last edited by misscobi : 06-10-2007 at 01:53 PM. Reason: to say "don't starve yourself!"

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06-05-2007, 11:28 AM	#3
aireyk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19 Gallery: aireyk	Thanks for the reply...so it doesn't really discuss fat and calories, are we counting those or not? Can I stay on this for a while? I mean, longer than 5 days? I know that it's supposed to be okay, but has anyone else done it?

06-06-2007, 02:42 PM	#5
KIKI67 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 66 Gallery: KIKI67 Stats: 160/152.6/130 WOE: LC/LCal/LF Start Date: 03/01/2008	Kimmers has said that you don't have to watch the calories so much when you first start K/E, you HAVE to watch the carbs

06-07-2007, 01:20 PM	#6
KIKI67 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 66 Gallery: KIKI67 Stats: 160/152.6/130 WOE: LC/LCal/LF Start Date: 03/01/2008	Did you find any more information on it?

06-07-2007, 01:25 PM	#7
shenue Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 420 Gallery: shenue WOE: KE/Stillman's QWL/Kimkins	If you notice it says LEAN protein and only enough oil to make the food work for you. She does recommend that the fat be kept low. For me I couldn't lose the weight unless I kept the cabs and fat very low and the calories fairly low.

06-09-2007, 11:54 PM	#8
Amyzon Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 15 Gallery: Amyzon Stats: 218/198/178 WOE: Atkins/whatever Start Date: April 22, 2007	What is the definition of "low" fat? approximately how many grams a day? anyone?

06-10-2007, 07:56 AM	#10
Siggie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 107 Gallery: Siggie	I know she says that K/E is only for 3-5 days. Has anyone stayed on it longer?

06-10-2007, 09:17 AM	#11
greta_viktoria Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 563 Gallery: greta_viktoria Stats: 150/125 (5'9") WOE: Atkins	Hello, girls. I also wonder what is the fat/carb/protein % on K/E? I tried to asks the same questions couple of times but they were just ignored Ladies, can you please share or it is some kind of secret? Bunnymuffin – I do from 25 to 50g of fat. Siggie – there are people who stayed on K/E till the goal (around couple of months; though I’m not one of them)

06-10-2007, 02:03 PM	#14
Bunnymuffin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 220 Gallery: Bunnymuffin Stats: 287/205/Trophy Wife WOE: Heck if I know at this point! Start Date: June 5 2007	Thanks Misscobi, I haven't been "watching" fat grams, just aware of them. I use the nutrition tracker at Sparkpeople because I've been there a while so everything tracks out (I'm guessing much like fitday.) and I've just noticed that the more skin-less chicken breasts, the lower fat for the day. I'm perfectly comfortable keeping my fat this low now that I know I'm not going over. Angelia