The Effects of a Year in Ketosis (video)
Jim McCarter gave an interesting presentation at the Quantified Self Conference this year. You can check out the video at https://vimeo.com/147795263
KetoChow Sub-Reddit plus a video
A couple days ago somebody suggested that I create the /r/ketochow subreddit. Soudned like a good idea, so I did it. The community is pretty small still but larger than I thought it would be since I hadn’t linked it anywhere yet. So without further ado: https://www.reddit.com/r/ketochow/
Also I re-shot a video of mixing a batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Keto Chow. And I started a Frequently Asked Questions section.
And a reminder: the 100 days of keto starts January 4!
Interview I did about Keto Chow and Ketosis
I linked this in another post but didn’t want it to get lost in the shuffle, so it’s getting its own post! Check out the interview at http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/pellissier20160105
The interview was done via email, which was nice since it gave me time to think well about my answers and re-read them. My responses were largely completely unaltered, just some minor tense changes so it would fit an interview style. I should have added more hyperlinks =)
New US Dietary Guidelines out; not much changed, I’m apparently still dying
The methodology used to develop and update this Pattern continues to be grounded in that of the food guides USDA has developed for the last 30 years.
“we didn’t cause the deaths of millions of Americans by telling them to eat more carbs, so we’re going to continue the same way. But you should limit added sugar. Saturated fat and salt are still going to kill you”. In Appendix 7 they list out the new nutritional goals. Let’s see, for me they’re recommending:
- 2200 calories
- only 56g of protein
- 130g of carbohydrates
- 48 to 85g of total fat with less than 24g of saturated fat despite the evidence that saturated fat has nothing to do with heart disease
- There’s no recommendation anymore on cholesterol but they want to you know they still think it’s bad (even though the previous link says it’s not)
- I should keep my sugar below 55g a day
- RDI of 2300mg of sodium
So… apparently I’m dead or dying because the only one I adhere to is <55g of sugar a day. Goodbye cruel world or something.
Keto and Kidneys from a Golden Oldie, Senior citizen viewpoint
Here is a followup experience to an earlier post:
Caution is always advised when considering a new diet and I read all the studies, comments and concerns about
[moderate] protein/low carb combinations. I did not factor in my response to the protein powder because I did not realize my kidney function was diminished. I have had two painful episodes. The first seemed attributable to dehydration, which should be avoided at all times. The second hit me hard after limiting protein powder for 3 weeks and deciding my issues had been temporary. They are permanent and very painful. I am fortunate, that I appear to have recovered without serious damage.I share this to help others be aware of the remote, but real, possibility of kidney problems. My age could be a factor, since I am over 65, but husband is just a few months older and he has no problems. Other health impairments could also contribute to the difficulty; but I have heard my body’s clear message and will try to find less intense ways to balance nutrition and protein intake.
I have not “found” the weight I lost during the two months on the keto diet. It helped me become much more aware of the hidden sugars that lurk in commercially prepared foods. Changing eating habits to better choices is beneficial and this continues to be my plan.
I personally, liked the Keto Chow approach and wish I could maintain it. Keto Chow is simple, easy to prepare and delicious. My husband will keep his schedule of enjoying 2-3 meals a day. We see embracing sugar free living as a way to be kind to our aging bodies and not become diabetic.
Bottom line: if you can tolerate the protein…try the Keto Chow. It is amazing.
So there you go: if you have kidney problems, check carefully to make sure you can handle the protein; and specifically the protein powder
Keto Chow in paradise
My parents visited Hawaii and my dad sent me some info on his experience. Bright, sunny Hawaii is a radical departure from his recent photographic work (photos of nightscapes – check out http://intothenightphoto.blogspot.com/ in several of his shots I’m the guy turning on the light to paint the scenes). He seems to really like measuring out 50g into bags ahead of time to make measuring easier:
Keto Chow and traveling is an easy combination. I wondered if airport security would question the plastic bags of powder , but no one has seemed concerned. I pack 50 grams of Keto Chow per small snack bag. I even went to Arizona in December with no security problems. The insulated bottles keep my Chow the perfect temperature, even in Kauai. Winter here is only a few degrees cooler than the Summer months but my favorite time to escape the snowy mountains of home in January.
A local snack of dry roasted macadamia nuts has been a unique and readily available treat. Serving size, 1/4 cup. Total carbs, 4 grams. Dietary fiber, 2 grams. Net carbs 2 grams, same as almonds. Total fat, 21 grams to balance protein intake.
I forgot a measuring cup but that was a simple purchase. Extra cream can serve as a substitute for the MCT oil for a few days,
[to simplify] ingredients. I like to bring a variety of flavors but my favorites are: chocolate peanut butter, rich chocolate and strawberry blast. The wonderful smell of fresh pineapple has not even been able to convince me to break my diet. Keto Chow is a big part of my successful quest to lose weight.Stats
- Male
- Age 67
- Time on Keto Chow: 3 months on Feb 2nd.
- Complications: none.
- Lost about 12 lbs, average 4 lbs a month.
User Experience: 3 months and going strong!
My dad is on keto and drinking Keto Chow for it, He passed me another update on his progress to publish on the blog:
Keto Chow has been part of my daily diet for 3 months now. It tastes great, is easily carried (even on airplanes,) and is very convenient. My recent trip to Hawaii worked very well with Chow as my main food everyday (2 out of 3 meals a day) for 12 days straight.Some people think a low-carb diet means low strength and fatigue. I’ve had no problems keeping up my energy with Chow. I recently wanted to capture the beauty of the rugged Na Pali coast on the island of Kauai and found the only route was a treacherous hike into the jungle and over volcanic boulders. I have never seen so many muddy adults on the trail —most were 20 and 30-something! Many were falling down left and right, but I managed the 800 ft elevation gain (in 1/2 mile) and captured this incredible sunset image. The salt spray from the ocean waves, crashing on the shores below, was so heavy even at this elevation that I had to wipe my glasses twice to see my way!
So far, no correlation between breath acetone and blood ketones
For the last 40 days I’ve been checking my blood ketone levels (using a Nova Max and horribly expensive test strips) and at the same time checking my breath acetone levels using a Ketonix. Based on my blood levels I haven’t been deep in ketosis but I expected there to be some sort of correlation between the two. The Ketonix is marketed as a way to check to see how far into ketosis you are, an easy way to check your levels without needing to buy expensive test strips. I don’t know if I just got a defective one that always shows high levels of acetone or what but thus far I haven’t seen any reliable data coming from the ketonix. I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt and I actually just ordered a second one so I can see if it’s a defective one or not. I’d love to see clear, defined results like this guy. Honestly I’d really like to have it work but my guess is I’ll be returning the new one and eating the shipping charge.
User experience: 100lbs lost doing keto in 5 months, 3 months of Keto Chow
Over on Reddit there’s a post by /u/ANewAccountYetAgain detailing his experiences with nutritional ketosis. He did keto before, went from 330 to 253 lbs over 6 months but stopped when depression came back and over the next 3 years gained it all back and more.
5 months ago he started keto thanks to /r/100DaysofKeto and also tried DietBet (money as a motivator can be strong =) and lost a lot. In November, 3 months ago, he started using Keto Chow.
This ended up eliminating my last two big sources of stress: money and cooking.
It’s great to read success stories, there are tons on /r/keto and some Keto Chow specific ones on /r/ketochow. I encourage you to check them out! He said I could use his pictures, even though I dislike doing things when I have permission I’ll do it anyway =)
 His very first DietBet weigh in photo ~353 |
 Yesterday’s photo – 253lbs |
The first thing that stands out to me is he seems to be taller in the new one… oh wait, it’s just a larger photo. Still, his complexion is really clear.
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