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Veggie Keto? Possible?

19 replies

PoorlyDS · 10/06/2023 21:08

I think I need a drastic move. I'm so chubby around my middle, just as my mum was at this age and I have to shift it as I feel uncomfortable.
I tried SW and WW but I think it's too lax for me. I need a short sharp shock of low carb/ Keto but don't eat meat. Can I even try it? All feedback welcome please

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Peae · 10/06/2023 21:39

Can you give us an example of what you envisage a typical week looking like?

What attracts you to a ketogenic diet?

PoorlyDS · 10/06/2023 21:53

I feel like carbs can't be doing me any good as I feel lethargic and can feel slumps of energy through the day

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Itisyourturntowashthebath · 10/06/2023 21:58

vegetarian keto is not the best. Do you love tofu, cheese and nuts?

Have you thought of a lowish carb Med diet?
Sustainable and healthy

Peae · 10/06/2023 22:01

PoorlyDS · 10/06/2023 21:53

I feel like carbs can't be doing me any good as I feel lethargic and can feel slumps of energy through the day

What's your sugar intake like?

crackofdoom · 10/06/2023 22:01

Yeah, it's fine as long as you like tofu, tahini, cauliflower, quorn, eggs, Greek yogurt and cheese. A lot.

(Speaking as one who knows)

I think vegan keto must be very close to impossible, and if someone comes on to tell me they've done it, well hats off to you ma'am.

BIWI · 10/06/2023 22:03

Rose Elliott has written a vegetarian low carb plan, with a good recipe book to go with it - why not check that out?

Keto as a veggie will be hard, as keto generally means less than 20g carbs per day which is very low. But a lower carb diet should be possible.

Citronellaawesome · 10/06/2023 22:04

Have just started Fast 800 and the much lower carb intake has made me feel so much better, lighter and not bloated. If you meal plan, are strict and shop ahead you can do it. This week I enjoyed v tasty bean chilli with Greek yoghurt and grated cheddar and lentil cottage pie. All delicious and generous portions. Go for it, the initial large loss is so encouraging.

Itisyourturntowashthebath · 10/06/2023 22:07

Beans and lentils are not allowed on a keto diet.

FatAgainItsLettuceTime · 10/06/2023 22:08

Low-carb veggies: Of course there's cauliflowerr, but there's also zucchinii, Swiss chardd, mushrooms, asparaguss, celery, spinach, bok choy, broccoli rabee (rapini), cabbage, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts and lettuces (arugulaa, green and red leaf, endive, romainee_, etc.).

Nuts: All nuts are solid choices when you're eating vegetarian keto, but some are higher in fat and lower in carbohydrates than others, such as pecans, macadamias, pili nutss_ and hazelnuts.

Seeds: You really can't go wrong here. Seeds are high in fat, low in carbs and typically full of fiber, which can bring down the net carbs in your meal or snack.

Dairy: Full-fat plain yogurt and plain cottage cheese (avoid flavored high-sugar varieties), hard cheeses and butter.

Eggs: This is arguably the easiest, healthiest and most complete way to get protein if you're eating vegetarian keto. Eggs also give you a nice dose of fat and have practically no carbs whatsoever.

Berries: Strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are all lower-carb fruit choicess_—not because they're low in carbohydrates, but because they're packed with fiber, so your net carbs are low. You'll probably want to skip blueberries, though—a cup will eat up nearly all of your daily carb allotment.

www.eatingwell.com/article/291617/what-can-you-eat-on-a-vegetarian-keto-diet/

WiggyClawsThe2nd · 10/06/2023 22:09

crackofdoom · 10/06/2023 22:01

Yeah, it's fine as long as you like tofu, tahini, cauliflower, quorn, eggs, Greek yogurt and cheese. A lot.

(Speaking as one who knows)

I think vegan keto must be very close to impossible, and if someone comes on to tell me they've done it, well hats off to you ma'am.

I have a friend that's tried vegan keto, interspersed with 48 hour fasting. I picked her up from the station and she could barely walk to the car. She's trying to get rid of long Covid like symptoms, but I couldn't help but think the diet was worse.

PoorlyDS · 10/06/2023 22:12

Citronellaawesome · 10/06/2023 22:04

Have just started Fast 800 and the much lower carb intake has made me feel so much better, lighter and not bloated. If you meal plan, are strict and shop ahead you can do it. This week I enjoyed v tasty bean chilli with Greek yoghurt and grated cheddar and lentil cottage pie. All delicious and generous portions. Go for it, the initial large loss is so encouraging.

Is this from the new book? I think maybe Keto might be too hard but low carb could work. I am awful for sugar tbh

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Madamecastafiore · 10/06/2023 22:13

A short sharp shock won't do you any good if you go back to eating how you are now. Keto is stupid. Just start resistance training, up your protein and cut out as many processed foods as you can. Forever!! It's a way of life.

tothelefttotheleft · 10/06/2023 22:26

I lost 8 stone doing veggie keto. I enjoyed it.

Floribundaflummery · 11/06/2023 18:06

The recipes I use are from the original Fast 800 OP. It makes me feel so much healthier rather than weak like some diets. Good luck!

Grumpyfroghats · 11/06/2023 20:32

I think keto is difficult for vegetarians but I am successfully doing lower carb.

The rule of thumb I stick to is: no breakfast (normal for me), one of lunch or dinner is very low carb (soup, salad (with cheese/nuts/eggs), the other meal is high on veg, small amount of potatoes or rice but no pasta or bread (e.g. curry and rice or stir-fry). No snacks ideally but if I do - fruit, natural yoghurt or cheese, no carbs or ultra processed food.

waistchallenge · 12/06/2023 09:36

I'm looking for protein-rich veggie foods because I'm doing intermittent fasting and it's hard to fit in enough protein in my eating window. I'm looking at spirulina, although there seem to be some warnings about heavy metal contamination. And not sure how I'm going to eat it as reviews say it doesn't taste great.

Abergale · 12/06/2023 09:49

I cut out all “junk carbs” and increased my protein as a veggie and found that made a massive difference. I didn’t realise how white carbs were actually making me hungrier.

Lastqueenofscotland2 · 12/06/2023 11:50

My DP did at the time, what he called vegan keto. Now with three years distance from that shitty idea he calls it what it was… orthorexia

CherryogDog · 14/06/2023 12:42

I'm a pescatarian but only eat fish a few times a month, the rest of the time I eat vegetarian.
I lost 4 stone doing boot camp light run by @BIWI
The first stone dropped off me in the first month, then slowed a bit.
Never hungry in between meals.
Took a bit of will power in the first week not to lapse and snack, but after that it was plain sailing.
Life threw me a curve ball with health and other stuff, and I've put a stone back on, but I'm back on the plan this week.

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