Nutritional Ketosis Goals for 2013 - Page 2

portcop01 · 12-28-2012, 09:46 AM

My goals are to get down to 135 by next year this time.staying on plan,feeling good as I do now.staying away from gum.nuts in moderation.

Buffy45 · 12-28-2012, 10:28 AM

As far as a goal weight, I really have no idea. I say 150 just so I have something to work with when I am figuring protein amounts, etc. but I really don't know. At my age, I think you can get too thin and not look as nice as you do if you still carry a little extra weight, but that is just my opinion. I am moving down into size 14 size clothing now and will be there for a while I am sure, so I am kind of thinking maybe a size 12. Will take it a month at a time.

luigi_uk · 12-28-2012, 10:59 AM

yes she knows, i allowed it at the end of the day, was back to normal this morning, 5.2 and gonna stay there till next xmas for one meal

clackley · 12-28-2012, 11:04 AM

I think we all have experienced the 'denial' that comes with food choices but when it is a known fact, we must take charge and it is difficult for me to believe that a loving partner would prefer to have clearly dangerous kinds of results from sharing a 'special' meal - no matter what the occasion. And particularly when there are so many wonderful and decadent foods that can be chosen in place of the carbage.

Shanti · 12-28-2012, 12:29 PM

New here. Want to try NK. Please point me in the right direction. Any books you recommend? I have been reading posts here for awhile. Just don't know how to figure out amounts etc. Any help is greatly appreciated.

JMCM1 · 12-28-2012, 12:46 PM

Hi Shanti, welcome.

Kristn kind of started the whole thing and in her signature (she is mom2zeke) you can see a couple of helpful links:

This is the original thread she started in July: Nutritional Ketosis (LC/HF/MP) Challenge Anyone?

And here are posts of interest to help you answer some of your questions:
Nutritional Ketosis (LC/HF/MP) Challenge Anyone?

clackley · 12-28-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clackley

I think we all have experienced the 'denial' that comes with food choices but when it is a known fact, we must take charge and it is difficult for me to believe that a loving partner would prefer to have clearly dangerous kinds of results from sharing a 'special' meal - no matter what the occasion. And particularly when there are so many wonderful and decadent foods that can be chosen in place of the carbage.

Luigi, I would delete this if I could. I feel it is too strong and am sorry.

Shanti · 12-28-2012, 01:20 PM

Thanks Judy. I'll check it out. I've been reading lots about NK. I do read Jimmy Moore's blog. Just haven't been able to figure out exactly how to do it for me. Have been low carb for awhile. Ready to take the next step.

mom2zeke · 12-28-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanti

New here. Want to try NK. Please point me in the right direction. Any books you recommend? I have been reading posts here for awhile. Just don't know how to figure out amounts etc. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMCM1

Hi Shanti, welcome.

Kristn kind of started the whole thing and in her signature (she is mom2zeke) you can see a couple of helpful links:

This is the original thread she started in July: Nutritional Ketosis (LC/HF/MP) Challenge Anyone?

And here are posts of interest to help you answer some of your questions:
Nutritional Ketosis (LC/HF/MP) Challenge Anyone?

Thanks for posting those links Judy!

Shanti--the books that seem to be the most helpful are The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance and The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living. The Performance book is the one that talks about testing blood ketones.

There's also a pretty good group of experienced NKers over on this thread: Testing Blood Ketones? Post your results here!. You might get more help there with any questions that you have.

BigRunner · 12-28-2012, 05:12 PM

My goals are pretty superficial and vain.

I would like to wear 32 inch waist "regular fit" jeans
and at least see the hint of a six pack. (8-10% body fat?)

I believe the goal weight I have chosen is a good place to start.

luigi_uk · 12-29-2012, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clackley

Luigi, I would delete this if I could. I feel it is too strong and am sorry.

clackley, its ok, i understand where you are coming from, my partner would normally never "push" foods on me, it was just this one meal because it was the xmas meal and her duaghter was there too who she hadnt seen since sep. My partner knows i have hepatitis and realises the severity of my situation.

ps...i am not offended

luigi_uk · 12-29-2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanti

Thanks Judy. I'll check it out. I've been reading lots about NK. I do read Jimmy Moore's blog. Just haven't been able to figure out exactly how to do it for me. Have been low carb for awhile. Ready to take the next step.

hi shanti
protein was my downfall for many months, once i reduced that in my daily food my ketones went over 0.5 which is the marker fro fat burning

clackley · 12-29-2012, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi_uk

clackley, its ok, i understand where you are coming from, my partner would normally never "push" foods on me, it was just this one meal because it was the xmas meal and her duaghter was there too who she hadnt seen since sep. My partner knows i have hepatitis and realises the severity of my situation.

ps...i am not offended

Thank you - I am relieved.

Just Beachy · 12-31-2012, 05:56 AM

Hmmm.... well, I'm sure I will come up with more, but for starters....

Continue with my weight loss. (I'm averaging about 1.5 lbs a week)

Be bolder about asking how foods are prepared and with what ingredients (bread crumbs) when eating out

Blue belt in karate by the end of the year

Start doing barre classes here at home since this isn't offered in my area

Paying it forward. People are starting to ask what I'm doing. It is a question I would answer
vaguely because of all the negative comments I get. I will no longer be vague. I feel as if
I have been lied to for years about what is "healthy." I want to share what I have learned
with others IF they are open to hearing it.

Beachy

mom2zeke · 01-02-2013, 04:59 PM

Great goals everyone!!

I'm bumping this thread up in case anyone else wants to join in the fun. I can't wait to check back in at the end of the year to see how we've all done!

lowcarbella · 01-02-2013, 07:23 PM

My 2013 Health Resolutions are as follows:-
1.lose 50 pounds and reach my goal weight of 150 pounds.
2.maintain a range of 150-155 OR between 20-25 % bodyfat
3.Heal my diastasis recti and hernia by working on my abs without surgery
4.Tone and trim all over.
5.Learn stretching/yoga/tai chi/relaxation
6.Learn swimming/walk 5k
7.make LCHF/NK a lifestyle.
8.Educate/help family/others about this WOE

I know ,tall orders,but I like to challenge myself.so I get at least something done.

BTW I have ALWAYS fulfilled resolutions I make each year,but for this one ,my metabolism has to cooperate too.

JMCM1 · 01-02-2013, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Beachy

Paying it forward. People are starting to ask what I'm doing. It is a question I would answer vaguely because of all the negative comments I get. I will no longer be vague. I feel as if I have been lied to for years about what is "healthy." I want to share what I have learned with others IF they are open to hearing it.

Beachy

I went to a Tuesday Morning I go to 4 or 5 times a year. The manager is a pretty woman who is always friendly to me. I went there New Year's Eve to get a couple of personal casseroles for my DD32 knowing one day very soon she will want to eat the way I'm eating and will need to make fake bread and I was going to make sure she had all the tools!

The manager is someone who is either German or Austrian - not recently, but maybe 25 years ago. German is her first language. She looked at the picture on my driver's license and said, "Ve heff lost veight, heven't ve?" (We have lost weight, haven't we?)

I resisted... but someday.....someday....

MarieD · 01-02-2013, 08:46 PM

1. Continue weight loss (32 lbs since I started NK in Aug)
2. Keep my protein levels < 100 gr
3. Keep my carbs < 50 gr
4. Keep my calories < 1,700
5. Work out at least 3x weekly - switch out cardio for weights at least 2x weekly
6. Reach my 140 goal by summer (currently I'm 157)
7. Up my levels of grassfed beef from farmers market to most of my meat intake
8. Eat more nonstarchy veggies (I tend to skip veggies altogether since I'm not too hungry)
9. Limit dairy to once daily (already doing that)
10. No cheat days (pretty good at that, I need to keep it up)
11. Eat one bag of shirataki noodles (or kelp noodles) daily (really have helped me lose, not sure why)
12. Up my fish oil / MCT oil to 2 Tbl daily (I'm at about 1 Tbl now)
13. Read one book every 2 weeks
14. Walk outdoors instead of the treadmill on sunny days

I guess that's about it for starters. Not too ambitious, but realistic for my lifestyle.

BTW, for those feeling hunger starting on NK from ramping down protein, do it slowly and eat more fat at the start (bacon is great for this - lower protein, high in fat and very filling). Don't worry about limiting calories while becoming keto-adapted - once you're there (you will know it by how you feel if not measuring - I actually feel energetic, not hungry, and euphoric at times) then you can adjust your macro-nutrients so you lose weight. I measure, weigh and track my food which I believe has helped me tremendously in the weight loss journey. I use WW because I like the online tools - believe it or not, the WW program has changed to become easy to use for any WOE, including NK. I don't go to meetings tho since the lectures are all about eating the most carbs for the least amount of points possible, ugh.

Peace!

NK is the best tool - I'm hoping it will be as easy in 2013 as it was in 2012.

MerryKate · 01-02-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMCM1

She looked at the picture on my driver's license and said, "Ve heff lost veight, heven't ve?" (We have lost weight, haven't we?)

I love it!

Getting down below the number on my driver's license was a goal I reached only after starting NK, and now I keep looking at the picture and wondering if it's worth the cost of a new license to have the old picture go away.

Buffy45 · 01-04-2013, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMCM1

I went to a Tuesday Morning I go to 4 or 5 times a year. The manager is a pretty woman who is always friendly to me. I went there New Year's Eve to get a couple of personal casseroles for my DD32 knowing one day very soon she will want to eat the way I'm eating and will need to make fake bread and I was going to make sure she had all the tools!

The manager is someone who is either German or Austrian - not recently, but maybe 25 years ago. German is her first language. She looked at the picture on my driver's license and said, "Ve heff lost veight, heven't ve?" (We have lost weight, haven't we?)

I resisted... but someday.....someday....

Judy, just saw this! Awesome when a stranger notices!!!

mom2zeke · 01-04-2013, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerryKate

I love it!

Getting down below the number on my driver's license was a goal I reached only after starting NK, and now I keep looking at the picture and wondering if it's worth the cost of a new license to have the old picture go away.

I did this when I first lost weight. I was turning 40 and I went in and got a new license. The woman looked up my old license and almost didn't give me a new one the picture was so different! It's totally worth it.

Buffy45 · 01-04-2013, 10:07 AM

I am thankful to live in a state that does not put your weight on your DL. Of course your face can give you away LOL

Haycyn · 01-04-2013, 10:25 AM

My number one goal has nothing to do with weight. I want a job where I see my children every night and I do not have to travel! I am a nurse, and child care is hard to find at 6 am to 730pm seven days and holidays. So i do temporary work when my husband is in town. Not a bad gig, but i miss them and the lack of consistency is so very hard on a 2 and 3 year old. Anyway, that's my goal.

My fitness goal is to figure it out!!

. I think >150>100>50 looks good. I have no earthy idea what I'm doing. Just trying to find 4 corners at this point.

12-28-2012, 10:28 AM	#32
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,525 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	As far as a goal weight, I really have no idea. I say 150 just so I have something to work with when I am figuring protein amounts, etc. but I really don't know. At my age, I think you can get too thin and not look as nice as you do if you still carry a little extra weight, but that is just my opinion. I am moving down into size 14 size clothing now and will be there for a while I am sure, so I am kind of thinking maybe a size 12. Will take it a month at a time. __________________ Buffy

12-28-2012, 12:29 PM	#35
Shanti Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Gallery: Shanti	New here. Want to try NK. Please point me in the right direction. Any books you recommend? I have been reading posts here for awhile. Just don't know how to figure out amounts etc. Any help is greatly appreciated. Last edited by Shanti; 12-28-2012 at 12:33 PM..

12-31-2012, 05:56 AM	#44
Just Beachy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 51 Gallery: Just Beachy Stats: 226.5/171/145 WOE: LC/MP/HF (NK) Start Date: July, 29, 2012	Hmmm.... well, I'm sure I will come up with more, but for starters.... Continue with my weight loss. (I'm averaging about 1.5 lbs a week) Be bolder about asking how foods are prepared and with what ingredients (bread crumbs) when eating out Blue belt in karate by the end of the year Start doing barre classes here at home since this isn't offered in my area Paying it forward. People are starting to ask what I'm doing. It is a question I would answer vaguely because of all the negative comments I get. I will no longer be vague. I feel as if I have been lied to for years about what is "healthy." I want to share what I have learned with others IF they are open to hearing it. Beachy Last edited by Just Beachy; 12-31-2012 at 05:57 AM..

01-02-2013, 07:23 PM	#46
lowcarbella Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 144 Gallery: lowcarbella Stats: 241(pregnancy highest)/187/150(or 20-25%BF) WOE: Atkins/HFLCMP/NK Start Date: Feb 2012	My 2013 Health Resolutions are as follows:- 1.lose 50 pounds and reach my goal weight of 150 pounds. 2.maintain a range of 150-155 OR between 20-25 % bodyfat 3.Heal my diastasis recti and hernia by working on my abs without surgery 4.Tone and trim all over. 5.Learn stretching/yoga/tai chi/relaxation 6.Learn swimming/walk 5k 7.make LCHF/NK a lifestyle. 8.Educate/help family/others about this WOE I know ,tall orders,but I like to challenge myself.so I get at least something done. BTW I have ALWAYS fulfilled resolutions I make each year,but for this one ,my metabolism has to cooperate too. __________________ Starting weight:241 current weight:187 Goal:150ish mini goal :185 mega goal : 170 : Combined weights of 3 pregnancies will be gone forever mega goal : 150 : mega goal : tone allover,close and repair my diastasis and hernia "If you take too many detours,you will never reach your destination"-DR Atkins

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12-28-2012, 09:46 AM	#31
portcop01 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: virginia Posts: 1,252 Gallery: portcop01 Stats: 197-148-130 WOE: Lc Start Date: July 15	My goals are to get down to 135 by next year this time.staying on plan,feeling good as I do now.staying away from gum.nuts in moderation.

12-28-2012, 10:59 AM	#33
luigi_uk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK Posts: 76 Gallery: luigi_uk WOE: nutritional ketosis-Maintenance Start Date: Aug 2012	yes she knows, i allowed it at the end of the day, was back to normal this morning, 5.2 and gonna stay there till next xmas for one meal

12-28-2012, 11:04 AM	#34
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,014 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	I think we all have experienced the 'denial' that comes with food choices but when it is a known fact, we must take charge and it is difficult for me to believe that a loving partner would prefer to have clearly dangerous kinds of results from sharing a 'special' meal - no matter what the occasion. And particularly when there are so many wonderful and decadent foods that can be chosen in place of the carbage.

12-28-2012, 12:46 PM	#36
JMCM1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,142 Gallery: JMCM1 WOE: EFGT wheat free (grain free) Start Date: June 2012	Hi Shanti, welcome. Kristn kind of started the whole thing and in her signature (she is mom2zeke) you can see a couple of helpful links: This is the original thread she started in July: Nutritional Ketosis (LC/HF/MP) Challenge Anyone? And here are posts of interest to help you answer some of your questions: Nutritional Ketosis (LC/HF/MP) Challenge Anyone?

12-28-2012, 01:20 PM	#38
Shanti Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Gallery: Shanti	Thanks Judy. I'll check it out. I've been reading lots about NK. I do read Jimmy Moore's blog. Just haven't been able to figure out exactly how to do it for me. Have been low carb for awhile. Ready to take the next step.

12-28-2012, 05:12 PM	#40
BigRunner Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 566 Gallery: BigRunner Stats: 247/195/168 WOE: Paleo/Primal/LCHF/NK	My goals are pretty superficial and vain. I would like to wear 32 inch waist "regular fit" jeans and at least see the hint of a six pack. (8-10% body fat?) I believe the goal weight I have chosen is a good place to start.

01-02-2013, 04:59 PM	#45
mom2zeke Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,622 Gallery: mom2zeke Stats: 257/144.8/150 WOE: Nutritional Ketosis--Maintenance! Start Date: August 6, 2001	Great goals everyone!! I'm bumping this thread up in case anyone else wants to join in the fun. I can't wait to check back in at the end of the year to see how we've all done!

01-02-2013, 08:46 PM	#48
MarieD Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 23 Gallery: MarieD WOE: NK / low carb Start Date: Low carb for years; NK since 8/12	1. Continue weight loss (32 lbs since I started NK in Aug) 2. Keep my protein levels < 100 gr 3. Keep my carbs < 50 gr 4. Keep my calories < 1,700 5. Work out at least 3x weekly - switch out cardio for weights at least 2x weekly 6. Reach my 140 goal by summer (currently I'm 157) 7. Up my levels of grassfed beef from farmers market to most of my meat intake 8. Eat more nonstarchy veggies (I tend to skip veggies altogether since I'm not too hungry) 9. Limit dairy to once daily (already doing that) 10. No cheat days (pretty good at that, I need to keep it up) 11. Eat one bag of shirataki noodles (or kelp noodles) daily (really have helped me lose, not sure why) 12. Up my fish oil / MCT oil to 2 Tbl daily (I'm at about 1 Tbl now) 13. Read one book every 2 weeks 14. Walk outdoors instead of the treadmill on sunny days I guess that's about it for starters. Not too ambitious, but realistic for my lifestyle. BTW, for those feeling hunger starting on NK from ramping down protein, do it slowly and eat more fat at the start (bacon is great for this - lower protein, high in fat and very filling). Don't worry about limiting calories while becoming keto-adapted - once you're there (you will know it by how you feel if not measuring - I actually feel energetic, not hungry, and euphoric at times) then you can adjust your macro-nutrients so you lose weight. I measure, weigh and track my food which I believe has helped me tremendously in the weight loss journey. I use WW because I like the online tools - believe it or not, the WW program has changed to become easy to use for any WOE, including NK. I don't go to meetings tho since the lectures are all about eating the most carbs for the least amount of points possible, ugh. Peace! NK is the best tool - I'm hoping it will be as easy in 2013 as it was in 2012.

01-04-2013, 10:07 AM	#52
Buffy45 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 8,525 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: LC/MP/HF Start Date: Restart 9/3/2012	I am thankful to live in a state that does not put your weight on your DL. Of course your face can give you away LOL

01-04-2013, 10:25 AM	#53
Haycyn Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: I am always mobile. iPad/iPhone and fat fingers. I promise I didn't let my 3 yo type my post :)! Posts: 15 Gallery: Haycyn Stats: 172/147/135 WOE: VLC/LC Start Date: 09/12	My number one goal has nothing to do with weight. I want a job where I see my children every night and I do not have to travel! I am a nurse, and child care is hard to find at 6 am to 730pm seven days and holidays. So i do temporary work when my husband is in town. Not a bad gig, but i miss them and the lack of consistency is so very hard on a 2 and 3 year old. Anyway, that's my goal. My fitness goal is to figure it out!! . I think >150>100>50 looks good. I have no earthy idea what I'm doing. Just trying to find 4 corners at this point.