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I started the Keto diet today and I must say it seems to be exactly what I was looking for. I always had a problem choking down carbs. My one of two questions, is there a more cost efficient substitute for the almonds? Secondly, can I substitute a shake in lieu of the 6 eggs that is outlined in meal #6? I am beginning the diet for the 250+ male. I am 6'5 and 330 lbs. I'm happy with my routines(the poundage I'm lifting is s**t) but that is to be expected after a long layoff. I do 3 on and 1 off. 30 minutes of cardio post workout.
Cheers.
Is there a 2 for 1 sale on gear or what? Awfully quiet in here....just sayin. Merely an observation.:peace
Personally I don't use almonds, so I'm having a cup of (low carbs) vegetable and 1T of fat like olive oil or butter to replace them.
As far as eggs, I find it really boring to eat them everyday, so what I do I put the eggs in a shaker, add so water and a scoop of whey (for taste and extra proteins) and drink it, it's really fast and easy to take. Plus the eggs I'm using are from free running chicken (local organic farmer) so it's really nutrient dense, much more then a regular shake.
Eric
Cheers Eric. Thank you for your time and quick response. I like the almond substitute. Those little f*****s are more expensive than red meat per pound! I don't have the bank account of a kardashian so I will go that route.
Curious, has anybody gained weight or felt and looked bloated? I am damn near certain I am gaining weight in the midsection. I am doing the diet for the 250 lb man. I do an hour of cardio a day 7 days a week and weights with a three on one off approach. Am I expecting too much of a drastic change? On a positive my strength is going up wicked fast. Anything I should change?
Cheers.
How much do you weigh? You probably should be doing the diet for a 200lb man. Also there are a few misprints in Daves diet which have been corrected over time.
Post the diet you are doing and I can suggest corrections.
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Meal 1: 6 whole omega 3 eggs
Meal 2: 8 oz chicken with 1/2 cup raw almonds
Meal 3: 50 grams whey protein with 2 tablespoons all natural peanut butter
Meal 4: 8 oz salmon with 1 cup asparagus and 1 tablespoon macadamia nut oil
Meal 5: same as meal 3
Meal 6: 6 whole omega 3 eggs
The only change I made was adding one scoop of whey to the eggs and water then blended.
I am 6'5 and currently 320 lbs. I know..the trials and tribulations of a fat man. The reason behind me choosing the diet for a 250 lb man is that prior to an auto accident that was my weight. I have been lifting for 20 years prior to the crash and was happy with my gains. Somewhat vascular but still maintained some size. That is my goal. I am grateful for any thoughts and ideas.
Cheers.
Can anyone elaborate on the changes to the keto diet? Praetorian, should I adjust to the diet for the 200 lb man?
Cheers.
Yes i would suggest changing to the 200lb man diet. The amount of nuts are actually 1/3 cup not 1/2 and the amount of protein is 7oz.
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Found this: http://generationiron.com/five-foods...testosterone/2
Is this a new info ?
Since many people who do DP's diet include flax, if it's true, maybe we should re-consider using flax, any thoughts ?
Eric
No Daves diet does not include flax seed or flax seed oil as it is not a great souce of Omega 3...it needs to be converted and that doesnt happen efficiently. Use a good fish oil instead.
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Yes I know it's not a good source of Omega-3, it's not the reason I take it, I take it for the fibers! Even you said you were adding them to your shake for that same reason. I don't know for you, but for me the estrogenic effect is a new info, I won't continue taking grounded flax seed anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Praetorian
Eric
So this is my dilemma. I was on the keto diet for about 6 weeks. The problem I had was that I work a very physical job and it was kicking my ass! So I added 1\2 cup of brown rice to two of my meals. I feel better. Did I just bone myself or is that an acceptable amount to still drop weight. Cheers.
The part I forgot to ask, in regards to the almond's in the diet. Can you roast the almond's? Just trying to change it up. Cheers
The nuts should be raw to get all the nutrients especially the fats. If you add carbs you are no loner in ketosis so the diet is no longer keto. This does not mean you wont keep dropping fat...what it does mean is that with your current work a keto diet is probably not ideal and you should have some carbs during work to get your through that part of the day. It doesnt have to be a tonne of carbs and with a bit you will continue to lose fat.
Just use the same diet but add some carbs during work...measure the amounts so you can track it and make adjustments.
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Cheers Praetorian as always. I eat my last real food meal approximately 3 hours prior to bed. That meal consists of 8 to 10 oz of chicken, spinach and 1/2 cup of brown rice. I am curious if the carb timing is too close to bedtime or not. I had success on the full on keto diet if anyone is considering such a change. Cheers
If you are dieting and looking for fat loss and keto is tough because of work then yes take in some carbs. But the timing of the carbs is important ie taking in carbs as fuel to be used so eating for what you are about to do. Why eat carbs and then go to bed you dont need carbs before bed you need them before you are exerting yourself at work. If you are trying to lose fat time the carbs to be used up during physical exertion and then the rest of the time use fat as fuel.
The keto diet is very successful because it works with the body not against it. I have used it on myself and many hundreds of clients all with great success. However it is a tool in an arsenal of many to be used when it is optimal.
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Thanks for confirming what I thought. My thought process was to drop the weight and retain muscle...or even gain some.
Cheers