Anyone on a ketogenic diet whilst living here in Thailand?

[Harrisfan]

Just now, save the frogs said:

I don't know. Haven't tried.

Pushing my luck though by not doing much exercise lately. 

You should walk at least 3 hours a week.

[fredwiggy]

26 minutes ago, harryviking said:

I suggest start studying the matter for a while. What I read here is a mix of yes and no's! A mess if you ask me. Grain`? Cereals? Fruits? pasta? oh dear. not for anyone trying to lose weight. This topic is to big to get into here. Keep carbs under 100 grams a day as a start and see how tgat worls out. Try intermittent fasting. Go on line and study. 

I've been doing this over 50 years, and have stayed lean all that time. My family isn't one that is lean by nature, so we have to practice nutrition to stay lean, as working out is only 25% of it. My brother died from a diabetes brought on heart attack because he didn't lose the weight he needed to, and he was in shape and healthy all his life until he was over 50 and because more sedentary.

 

What I suggested is right on. Too many carbs and you can't burn stored fat. Too little and you'll have internal problems, so you find out what you can do for your body. If you're overweight, you don't have to go radical, eliminating all carbs, to lose weight. The slower you lose, adopting a healthier lifestyle, the more likely you will keep the weight off. You eat low fat, moderate carbs, moderate protein, from all food groups unless you are allergic to dairy or gluten.

 

It's a very simple thing if you have enough will power to stop eating garbage junk foods. 5 small meals a day, not eating past 3 hours before bedtime, staying away from junk as much as you can, exercising regularly, Never drink calories if you want to lose faster. Some can't give up alcohol so that's their deal, but fruit juices and milk are out. Substituting a protein shake for a meal helps also, especially if it's just protein and skim milk (soy is lactose intolerant) and a piece of fruit. Many people don't have will power and that's their downfall. You have to stick with a healthy lifestyle forever. Diets don't work long term. People get fat because they eat too much junk and or drink too much. Eating what grows doesn't make you fat. It's what people put on those foods that does. Sugars, oils, cream, whole milk, full fat salad dressing, snacks, too much alcohol.

[fredwiggy]

6 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Can you walk up 400 steps? If not you are not healthy. If you can you are.

Many can't walk up stairs that much because of knee problems , so walking on a level place is still okay. I used to squat almost 600 pounds and less for many reps, and now, because of that strain on my joints, have pain when I walk sometimes. I could run like the wind also, and now can't run much at all. many who were into the weight game have the same problems. Moderation is something we didn't think of, and now we're paying for it, so regular walking is still the best bet for health and less damaging exercise. Anything done too much when you're young comes back to haunt you later.

[Harrisfan]

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Many can't walk up stairs that much because of knee problems , so walking on a level place is still okay. I used to squat almost 600 pounds and less for many reps, and now, because of that strain on my joints, have pain when I walk sometimes. I could run like the wind also, and now can't run much at all. many who were into the weight game have the same problems. Moderation is something we didn't think of, and now we're paying for it, so regular walking is still the best bet for health and less damaging exercise. Anything done too much when you're young comes back to haunt you later.

I think slow walking daily is best. Treat is as normal rather than exercise. Walk to shops don't use a motorbike. Obesity hardly existed pre 1950. People walked a lot.

[fredwiggy]

On 2/14/2025 at 8:39 PM, advancebooking said:

I took creatine for 6 weeks and was amazed about how much energy I had. My body felt really good. I was doing more exercises. BUT my hair started thinning. It really sucks about this so I stopped. 

 

In a few years when my hair has more or less gone by natural causes I will go back on creatine. Have you tired it?

Creatine occurs naturally in the body and lowers as you age. It has nothing to do with hair loss. That's a genetic predisposition but can occur if your lifestyle limits the nutrients hair needs. .

[fredwiggy]

1 minute ago, Harrisfan said:

I think slow walking daily is best. Treat is as normal rather than exercise. Walk to shops don't use a motorbike. Obesity hardly existed pre 1950. People walked a lot.

I've always followed the walk if you can instead of driving, take steps instead of the elevator or escalator.

[hotsun]

Take any advice you want

 

1 hour ago, gargamon said:

Just get onto one of those ozempic drugs. Weight goes away, drinking drops, smoking goes away, etc. 

 

just not this

[gargamon]

32 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Take any advice you want

 

 

just not this

For the mental decline, just take a prebiotic supplement like inulin. Works better than anything discussed in this thread.

[Harrisfan]

11 minutes ago, gargamon said:

For the mental decline, just take a prebiotic supplement like inulin. Works better than anything discussed in this thread.

Where can you buy it?

[gargamon]

17 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Where can you buy it?

Iherb

[Hummin]

1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

Dangerous compared to what 

 

Most people eat loads of sugar plus many smoke and drink.

 

His advice is harmless.

I'm not going to spend much time on this

 

Eric berg is not an legitime dr or scientist 

 

First hit on one of his critics

 

 

 

[advancebooking]

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

Just a myth with no evidence in science

No evidence of what?

 

My hair was 100% thinning in a patch on top of my head. You dont know what you are talking about

 

When it was happening I started reading comments on many youtube videos. MANY guys saying they quit bc of this issue. I know its anecdotal evidence but there cant be so many guys writing these messages on many different videos. It happened to me bc of this. Its now been 1.5months off it and my hair is slowly going back to normal. 

[Harrisfan]

2 minutes ago, Hummin said:

I'm not going to spend much time on this

 

Eric berg is not an legitime dr or scientist 

 

First hit on one of his critics

 

 

 

So what? Its just food pal not drugs. His diet is better than 95% of others.

[advancebooking]

54 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Where can you buy it?

https://healthfoodthailand.com/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=inulin

 

[Hummin]

Just now, advancebooking said:

No evidence of what?

 

My hair was 100% thinning in a patch on top of my head. You dont know what you are talking about

 

When it was happening I started reading comments on many youtube videos. MANY guys saying they quit bc of this issue. I know its anecdotal evidence but there cant be so many guys writing these messages on many different videos. It happened to me bc of this. Its now been 1.5months off it and my hair is slowly going back to normal. 

Good for you it came back. Any specific happenings in your life, changes in lifestyle, stress, depression, thyroid problems that could had an effect?

 

Anyway, if otherwise healthy creatin should not lead to hairloss 

 

26 nov 2024

 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/creatine-hair-loss

 

[Celsius]

On 2/14/2025 at 4:15 PM, advancebooking said:

Many doctors on youtube

 

Lol let me get this straight. You are going to get on a diet, but you will continue breathing the trash that Thai air is which is known to contribute to memory loss and dementia?

 

Make sure you confirm your diagnosis with DeepSeek.

 

 

 

 

[Hummin]

7 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

So what? Its just food pal not drugs. His diet is better than 95% of others.

If you start follow his regime, I bet you spend most of your money on supplements, and false effects

 

Keto is good for temporary weight loss, that's it, and we do not need supplements unless we have reasons for use because of deficiency 

 

Go ahead, it is a free choice, I know he is convincing, I have ollowed him for a time, but in the more extreme advises he gives, I could not find any science evidence of his claims. 

[Hummin]

1 minute ago, advancebooking said:

you dork

 

you are not a dr

 

 

you dont know what you are talking about

It was a friendly question, 

[Rimmer]

Troll /flames posts have been removed

[Gecko123]

The last place I would seek dietary advice from is this forum. Just take a look at most of the meat heavy and processed food meals posted on the "what did you eat for breakfast/dinner" threads. Yes, there are a few exceptions, i.e., @Hummin whose diet looks incredibly healthy. Just stick with a variant of the Mediterranean diet and above all avoid a sedentary lifestyle, shooting for 3-4+ hours of physical activity per day. 

[1FinickyOne]

On 2/14/2025 at 4:15 PM, advancebooking said:

How will I know that I have succeeded. 

They sell keto strips that you can pee on - - 

 

Big problem I had with keto was constipation... big problem for most. 

[1FinickyOne]

3 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Can you walk up 400 steps? If not you are not healthy. If you can you are.

How many days do I get? 

 

 

[newbee2022]

On 2/14/2025 at 4:15 PM, advancebooking said:

I'm experiencing memory issues / cognitive impairment for several years. 

 

Many doctors on youtube are recommending the ketogenic diet which comprises of cutting down on carbs and UPF ultral processed foods. No more bread, rice, potatoes. Sugar is not permitted. 

 

Eating fatty meat and seafood is recommended. Healthy fats eg avocados, nuts, oils. If I do this the liver produces ketones apparently. How will I know that I have succeeded. 

 

It seems the idea is to eat nutrient dense, low carb, foods. The lower carbs helps to stabilize the blood sugar. 

 

I used chatgbt for keto receipes and think that Im going to lose weight. 

 

If you have any suggestions or useful websites it would be appreciated. 

thanks

Question:

Why you think any "diet" will be useful?

And are you sure you will get answers on YouTube?

Ask health care professionals you're a patient with.

[Harrisfan]

32 minutes ago, Gecko123 said:

The last place I would seek dietary advice from is this forum. Just take a look at most of the meat heavy and processed food meals posted on the "what did you eat for breakfast/dinner" threads. Yes, there are a few exceptions, i.e., @Hummin whose diet looks incredibly healthy. Just stick with a variant of the Mediterranean diet and above all avoid a sedentary lifestyle, shooting for 3-4+ hours of physical activity per day. 

Italians and Greeks  are fat and unhealthy

[Hummin]

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Italians and Greeks  are fat and unhealthy

It was about the Mediterranean diet, not what most Italien and Greeks eat nowadays.

 

Icelands diet comes high up as well

[Harrisfan]

2 minutes ago, Hummin said:

It was about the Mediterranean diet, not what most Italien and Greeks eat nowadays.

 

 

No such diet exists

[Luuk Chaai]

did Keto for1.5 years  lost 22lbs and felt great ..   then went over to Carnivore lost anther 20lbs and I must say never felt better..   

In better shape now @ 70 then I was at 50

After just 2 weeks on carnivore..   you WILL notice your mind sharpening up..  energy levels increasing and overall attitude just amazing

basics ..    Beef butter or ghee  bacon eggs and salt  for a month ..   then you can add in quality fish ..    duck lamb pork chicken

and I eat until satiated ..do the research..   you will find it fascinating

Oh.   and don't believe the B.S. about cholesterol

[Gecko123]

Anybody else notice that there seems to be a high correlation between being a Keto-fan and being a MAGA fan?

[Hummin]

1 hour ago, Harrisfan said:

No such diet exists

You say what? 

 

Can you elaborate a bit more, an not just trow out stupid comments which make no sense.

 

The Mediterranean diet exists, and many people follow that diet with great success, good health, and established great routines and dicipline just by following a not to complicated diet.

[Harrisfan]

17 minutes ago, Hummin said:

You say what? 

 

Can you elaborate a bit more, an not just trow out stupid comments which make no sense.

 

The Mediterranean diet exists, and many people follow that diet with great success, good health, and established great routines and dicipline just by following a not to complicated diet.

Like an Asian diet exists.