Keto diet.. I’m jumping on the bandwagon. I usually don’t follow fad diets, but this one seems attainable. I NEED a…

I don’t know much about Keto, but I did do a low-carb diet while pregnant bc I had GD and one of the things I thought I would miss the most was bread. I found this low carb great tasting bread (Healthy Life) has 15 g of carbs for two slices. I was able to have a nice sandwich every single day and keep that meal at 15 g total carb (not net carbs, which I’m sure were lower bc it was my only carb on the sandwich bc the rest was all protein.

Maybe that’s a good option for your lunch ☝🏼 (although again, probably not keto, but definitely low carb as worn GD for meals I could do between 15-45 carbs, but I always kept it at the lowest)

I also did low carb peanut butter cookies with no added sugars, let me know if you want that recipe. Again, not keto, but low carb

One thing that’s been an eye opener for me is how many things actually have carbs. It’s not as easy as just cutting bread and pasta. I recommend a tracking app to input what you’re eating and being able to find out what you need to cut back on. It also helps you hold yourself accountable.

@bebe-, thanks! I sent a request to join.

@ltee, that’s a good idea! Thanks.

@punky.brewster, send me the recipe please 😀

I’m doing a version of low carb and it seems like there’s no food available now lol. So I’m following this for any more tips

@reginafelange, right? I don’t even know where to start. I’m going to get sick of chicken and veggies real fast lol.

I personally LOVE cooking low carb and Keto food because it seems sort of like “uncharted territory” and can make for some fun experiments! It can definitely be daunting when you don’t have the time or aren’t in the mood to play around and are just starting out. Pinterest has SO many great recipes for Keto- I’ll usually get a few that I’m interested in making and then get my SO to pick one or 2 of them (maybe a dinner and a dessert) for us to make together as a sort of weekend date night (we go pick out any ingredients we don’t already have at home, plan out our side dishes and then cook it together). The other great thing to doing this, is that not only are we spending time together and making a healthy meal, but we are usually able to put some salads together for lunch at the same time (well, if we’re already chopping up peppers hunny, maybe you could do a few extra for lunch on Monday? 😂). Yesterday we got out our ice cream maker and tried a new flavour- strawberry vanilla! Seriously check out Pinterest though! ...and check if there’s any Keto “fast food” or lunch places in your area. One of the hardest things is when you are out and realize you’re hungry and don’t want another shitty restaurant salad that costs an arm and a leg or you just don’t want to cook dinner tonight- knowing your “in a pinch” ordering options makes it SO much easier to stay on track when those cravings hit!

@stormyy14, I requested you if that’s ok on if

@stormyy14, what would be a good first step in this process?

Can you do keto while pregnant? I am rapidly gaining weight because I quit my Intermitten fasting. I need a new diet plan.

@stormyy14, I sent a follow request, thanks!! 😀

@jenn_14_m, thanks for the tips! I am a little overwhelmed because I’m so busy and I’m not good at planning. I just got back from the store so hopefully I can do this 😅

I’m going to hang out for more tips too. I’m getting a little worn out because it seems like every meal needs 3 different versions. The normal meal, alterations for a somewhat picky toddler and the low carb version for myself. This works decently with meals that involve a protein, veggie and starch as I can usually just leave out the starch but it gets pretty complicated with things like pasta dishes.

Pork rinds!!! Great snack for when you're craving salty deliciousness! Breakfast I did a 3 egg omelette with whipping cream instead of milk, spinach, cheese, and some butter. Oh and 2 slices of bacon. Lunch was some spinach with a bit of feta and Greek dressing and a keto chicken salad, dinner was chicken with steamed broccoli and lots of butter. Yum :)

I never really seemed like I was missing out. Keto wasn't for me, because I would fall off. And in a regular diet, one cheat day wouldn't be too big of a deal. But with keto, it is! Good luck! I hope it works for you!

Keto is the easy version if the Atkins diet. I do Atkins. Once you memorize what you can and can't have you will get very creative with your food. I personally like a salad with grilled chicken and a boiled egg, a lettuce wrap or left overs from dinner. It's easy after the first couple weeks and you get the hang of it. Plan your meals!!! If it's ready or easy to make you are way more likely to follow it. Don't do a cheat meal, do a cheat day. It takes your body 48 hours to get back into ketosis (fat burning). One meal is pointless.

I also recommend buying keto test strips from the pharmacy or grocery store (found in the section to monitor diabetes). They will tell you if you are in ketosis. If after a couple weeks you don't lose any inches or pounds (inches matter more) then you can take a day to carb over load, nothing but carbs alllll day long. This will trick your body into burning fat the next day when you start back on the diet. The first 2-3 weeks are hard, you might feel drained, my mom is exhausted due to lack of carbs the first week. After that when her body gets used to it she's fine. We've been doing the Atkins diet for years. I know they're not exactly the same but very similar. You can do it!

There is a book you can buy (google Atkins diet book) and it will give you information on all of this. Including what you can and cannot eat and what's best to eat during the diet. If you visit the supplement section in your grocery store Atkins makes their own food bars that are low carb. They are super yummy!! They even have treat ones. If you're in a super crunch they also make frozen meals.

@diaryofjane, of course you can do it! Will your family be doing it with you? I always find it easier if you are able to get rid of the junk food and not have it at home constantly calling to your name... or maybe that’s just me! 😂

@bigmama18, you could certainly still maintain a Keto lifestyle even if you don’t do the fasting portion. For me personally, I don’t fast, and I make sure I’m using it as a way to keep eating healthy, nutritious, real food and to manage cravings and empty calories rather than as a diet to lose weight or maintain a calorie deficit while pregnant. That being said, I was “off the band wagon” for March and April, while I had some extra work on my plate and was eating a lot of fast food during that time. Since May, my partner and I have been getting back into the swing of things with healthy Keto eating. If you’re concerned you could certainly talk to your doctor to make sure everything is being monitored so that you and baby are both staying healthy!

@jenn_14_m, my S/O is doing it with me, but I’m the one planning all the meals so I’m not getting much help right now. I just always feel so discouraged. I have a bum thyroid that I take meds for everyday so I feel like I’m already starting behind the line. I’m trying not to let that get to me though. I appreciate the good thoughts 😊

@diaryofjane, well, even without cooking help, it’s still great to not have to watch someone else constantly eating your favourite junk foods in front of you! One of my favourite dinner dishes to make is fried cauliflower rice. It really changes things up from the standard “meat and side of veggies” rut I sometimes get into. The Costco here has cauliflower that’s already been riced so it makes it a really quick meal- plus you can make tons and have it for lunch leftovers without making a separate lunch meal. You can use it to make all kinds of rice dishes, Indian, Chinese or even as a side. I also like to make ribs in the slow cooker with mashed turnip on the side (mixed with mayo and Montreal steak spice gives it a nice creamy flavour). One of hubby’s favourites is “chicken bacon ranch”- we bake the chicken with bacon laid overtop, slathered in ranch and cheddar cheese on top... also a great one for lunch leftovers!

@diaryofjane, and no problem! Feel free to message me any time- we can keep each other on track! ☺️

@Stormy what about us that don't have insta 😭😭 that's amazing weight loss! I have the will power to do it but I don't know what or how often to be eating. 😭

@koopa, do you have Pinterest? Seriously awesome for finding recipes! You can also download the my fitness pal app to help you track what you are eating. You want to have roughly 70% fat, 20% protein and 10% carbs by the end of the day (some people use slightly different numbers depending on what works for them and if they are counting carbs or net carbs)- the app will break it all down for you. Then, you pretty much just eat when you’re hungry. Some people add in fasting and other options, but you don’t have to worry about that to get started!

Found you stormy! You are gorgeous and your progress is inspirational! I'm going to pm you here. 😊

@jenn_14_m, sounds good!! Thanks girl 😊

@stormyy14, stormy, I followed you! I don't know if you recognize me but I was in the bb make up group!

I just started too! Day 5 for me and love it so far! My best tips are to go on YouTube, find Ashley Salvatore (24karatketo), and watch all her videos! Then make a grocery list, get rid of the sugar carbs in your house (if you can-kids/hubby may not be able to), and jump right in. Keep up your electrolytes and water to avoid keto flu (salt foods, take magnesium supp & multivitamin). Advise for work meals...meal prep! Just get into the habit of it and it will be easy and just become a part of your week :) Feel free to follow me on Instagram if you have one, I like to post meals there now~rnjohnson2116 ☺️

There’s also a keto group chat on here, small-not overwhelming, if you go to the last group post by mom.life there is a link to join the chat in the comments!

@rnjohnson2116, what do you mean when you say the last group chat post? I’m not sure how to find that!

@jenn_14_m, if you go to @mom.life_usa, and scroll back like three posts I think, there is a list of all the group chats that you can join. I might be able to tag you, I’ll try :)

@jenn_14_m, never mind it won’t let me, it’s the 6th post back though. Just go through the comments and there is one that has a link to join the group

@rnjohnson2116, thanks! I found it and joined also.

@rnjohnson2116, thanks! This helped me finally figure out how to get added to group chats 😂

@jenn_14_m, haha glad I could help!