To ask how quickly I can expect to lose 8 stone on keto

[Imsosorryforanyoffencecaused]

Due to postnatal depression and comfort eating, as well as PCOS, I gained a lot of weight to the point I am now over 19st at 5’5.

I have finally decided to do something about it and am doing keto. I have done it in the past and it really worked for me and I felt great, and I lost a reasonable amount of weight on it. However I only needed to lose a stone at the time.

Before my pregnancy (my son is now 2.5) I was a size 12 and healthy. I’ve always sat between a 10-12 so being as big as I am makes me feel so ashamed.

I’ve decided that for my health, my appearance, and the fact I want to be around for my son, to finally do something about it. I’ve never felt as ready as I do now to sort it out. But it’s a long road ahead of me.

I started keto on Monday at 19st 12lbs and I am now at 19st 7lbs. I know it’s mainly water weight but it’s making me feel motivated.

However as the weight loss slows down, how long would I reasonably expect it to take to lose 8 stone if I’m starting at the weight I am now?

and does anyone have any tips for keeping motivation going/getting over bad days if I do slip up?

I lost 5 stone last year between Jan and Oct doing Keto and have maintained since

@Imsosorryforanyoffencecaused lots of people are here trying to help you, but you haven't replied to any of us

What have you decided to do?

Are you going to send a warrant out @BIWI ?

The latest studies suggest keto is no more effective than simple calorie counting. There's no reason to massively restrict your diet. You'll never sustain it forever so what's the point? Find a plan you can follow forever, like a healthy balanced diet with reasonable portions.

@hotbankhols no.

But it irks me when so many people come on to a thread and try to help someone, and then never get a response. Common courtesy, isn't it?

Not me but my sister lost nearly 9st doing keto and intermittent fasting (after reaching the plateau)
it took her 3 years.
she was dedicated, made such an effort to stick to it, and exercise even if only in small busts, twice a day.

I’m so proud of her, she’s kept if odd and it’s definitely worked for her.

Perhaps in the ancient days of letter writing

This kind of stuff is verging on dangerous to suggest @TinySaltLick

How's it unrealistic?

people who keep fit walk 10,000 steps a day and do 3 workouts a week.. ? Calories of 1500 if you're wanting to lose weight isn't barking mad either. I'm not suggesting she eats 1000 calories and runs 10 miles a day.

Give or take a few lbs a month btw. Easiest and healthiest way to do it.

My partner’s done really well on keto and lost 3 stone in six months so I would say 12-18 months if you stick to it. He has cut out alcohol completely which helped a lot.

You don’t need to buy “keto food” at great expense, you can find great keto recipes online and make stuff like cauliflower rice to bulk out your meals and replace the carbs.

Another option for weight loss 5:2, fast 800 or intermittent fasting. I lost 2 stone in 3 months just doing 16:8 and starting the day with a low carb breakfast like scrambled eggs.

PS. Read “Why We Eat (Too Much)” if you want to know why the calorie restriction plus exercise approach being suggested above is not effective.

I can't say I know much about various diets but whenever I've needed to shift weight I've hit the gym and reduced my calorie intake. Good luck! I think slow and steady is your best bet even though I've always been inclined to throw everything I have into it.

Please please and please do not go on this Keto fad. You might lose weight but you will not learn anything about nutrition.

When losing weight it is far better to think sustainable than fast

Reduce processed and junk food and try to cook from scratch with fresh meat, fish, and vegetables. Eat when you are hungry stop when you are full - nothing more to it.

Did I mention please do not use keto?

Not the mild to moderate exercise obviously, but the claim that you will then lose a stone in a month - which not only is completely untrue based on the routine you have suggested, but isn't a safe rate of weight loss irrespective

Claims like that either set people up for failure, or encourage such extreme behaviour that isn't sustainable or safe