Considering going low carb (increasing carbs).. I’ve been on keto for 12 days
Hello Everyone,
As the above states, this is my 12th day of keto and although I have really enjoyed feeling better physically- higher levels of energy, no bloating - (especially after dehydration “aka keto flu”) I am not entirely convinced this is going to be a life change that I will stick with.
My consideration to switching to low carb is due to: I am currently pursing my post masters psych nurse practitioner certification and I don’t have time to cook the kind of variety of meals that I could enjoy.
I am finding that keto can be expensive, (I haven’t bought more than ketones strips, but I am referring to some of the “fast foods” keto offers like like Quest protein cookies).
Thirdly, it’s been difficult to be the only one in my family eating Keto and when I do cook, I don’t want to worry about extra modifications. In other words, if I want an apple or a sweet potato or even corn, I want the liberty to eat it.
With that in mind, I suppose my question is this: 1) should I embrace to experience another physiological shift out of Ketosis if I choose to do so and 2) Im assuming I shouldn’t expect expedited weight loss from in taking more carbs, but is it a somewhat comparable amount of weight loss in comparison to keto?
I would love any suggestions from those who have made a transition from keto to low carb. I am also open to receive any advice or other suggestions.
For reference: I am a 33 y/o female, and have a classic apple shape (aka metabolic syndrome candidate) as would like to lose an additional 48 lbs. I am not currently exercising, I am waiting impatiently on Bowflex to send my spin bike 😂
Thank you in advance for your time,
Terri