tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post4592236474863577291..comments2024-02-20T16:22:10.042-05:00Comments on Tuit Nutrition: Being Fat Adapted Versus "In Ketosis" (Pt.3/3)Amy B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08471580967464668110noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-53132467420918193832022-07-15T00:38:23.833-04:002022-07-15T00:38:23.833-04:00Thank you for this wealth of information Thank you for this wealth of information Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-43407764984127975432020-07-01T09:58:52.882-04:002020-07-01T09:58:52.882-04:00Excellent Write up. I have been on low-carb and In...Excellent Write up. I have been on low-carb and Intermittent Fasting (mostly OMAD) for a couple of years now, and can totally relate to everything you have nicely captured here. <br /><br />A lot of it is strikingly similar to how i observed and understood about Ketosis and Fat-Adaptation! <br /><br />This is an article i would probably written myself in another couple of years or so (well most of it, minus Amy's Flair and Style :-). <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts so well!Ramesh Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536332750965314617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-9968535386211326152019-04-18T13:18:37.383-04:002019-04-18T13:18:37.383-04:00I don't know if she is taking patients, but go...I don't know if she is taking patients, but google Dr. Annette Bosworth (Dr. Boz). She does keto for health, specifically brains. She is an internist. She has a book, Any Way You Can where she wrote about helping her mom with cancer (brain) with a ketogenic diet. She is located in South Dakota, but does virtual appointments as well. Good Luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312190146623337786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-85533166730997918952019-04-11T09:32:53.771-04:002019-04-11T09:32:53.771-04:00Excellent article Amy, and funny too. Thank you.Excellent article Amy, and funny too. Thank you.Raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-566714048649123312019-02-04T22:56:10.006-05:002019-02-04T22:56:10.006-05:00I have been 6 weeks no lose. What's wrong. I a...I have been 6 weeks no lose. What's wrong. I am following it correctly Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586988586691898360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-41020004150734408302019-01-20T15:25:47.277-05:002019-01-20T15:25:47.277-05:00Thanks for your reply Amy!
With my research on ME...Thanks for your reply Amy! <br />With my research on ME/CFS I already am supplementing B12, salting liberally, NUUN tablets, L-Carnatine, CoQ10 and more! My weight is not a concern, it was when I gained recently but I can tell by my belt notches it's ok. My sleep was definitely a problem when I first got I'll but I have worked on that and it's good now. <br /><br />What iam lokingl for is to recover from this chronic fatigue and get a semblance of a life back. That's my goal. <br /><br />I will definitely look into the organic acids test. I'm in Canada so we'll see if they can work it. I looked into the DayTwo microbiome test (after reading 'A Personalised Diet') they can't do it outside the USA. <br /><br />I will keep you posted if I can get it done or if I get some results with LCHF, low carb or full Keto. <br /><br />Thanks SO MUCH for your input .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867949954018700519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-74941490904700016902019-01-20T14:39:51.371-05:002019-01-20T14:39:51.371-05:00Thanks for reading. :)
If you're in deep ketos...Thanks for reading. :)<br />If you're in deep ketosis (purple sticks) and have flagging energy, make sure you're getting enough SODIUM/SALT. *Do not* skimp on salt. I can't comment without knowing anything else about you. You might have some underlying nutrient deficiencies/insufficiencies that are contributing, for example, B12. (Much more common than is acknowledged in the medical world.) How's your sleep quality & quantity? And what about your weight? Are you specifically looking to lose or gain any weight?<br /><br />You might consider an organic acids test. They can be very informative when you're dealing with difficult issues that are hard to get to the root causes of: https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/organic-acids-test/<br />I think you need to order this through a professional, so if it piques your interest and you'd like to do one, feel free to email me: tuitnutrition@gmail.com<br /><br />(If you have it done, you get a free 30-minute consultation with the lab's experts to help you interpret the findings and explain to you what everything means, and the implications for diet, lifestyle, and supplement interventions.)Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-62689387401789810182019-01-20T13:59:05.403-05:002019-01-20T13:59:05.403-05:00Been reading more of your blogs! Saw you prefer qu...Been reading more of your blogs! Saw you prefer quantities so....<br />Right now maintaining ~60g of carbs (35 to 40 net) 55g protein and 125g of fat. Just had a late breakfast so fasted 18hrs and could have done more. This breakfast was 40g protein, 22g carbs and 33g fat so only 54% fat but I will probably still have a purple Styx tonight lol! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867949954018700519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-83802258050683200372019-01-20T11:01:26.514-05:002019-01-20T11:01:26.514-05:00Hi Amy,
Thanks SO MUCH for this series of articles...Hi Amy,<br />Thanks SO MUCH for this series of articles! It confirms my actual experience. In the early part of 2018 I went to 50/30/20 fat/carbs/protein and felt gradually better (I have ME/CFS) but was never able to fast. I then went back to a regular carb diet (ie not keeping track) and gained ten pounds in 8 months. With the New Year i decided to buckle down and have been maintaining 70/15/15 while not worrying if a meal or a day is 60/20/20. I have been able to fast without difficulty which is amazing since I was once a three meals three snacks person. I have definitely lost weight but no scale where I am at to say precisely but so what right! Anyway, I could go on but EVERYTHING you say FITS with my experiences. I will try 60/20/20 gradually to see if that will work. <br /><br />One question. I am on my 22nd day, definitely in ketosis, Stix are purple all the time, I have had a few better days but the energy is still mostly quite low. Do you have any experience with ME/CFS sufferers trying keto? I intend to stick with it and pray my mitochondria will increase and become fat burning machines! Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated.<br />ZopaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867949954018700519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-54366599880062170692018-12-08T02:45:36.690-05:002018-12-08T02:45:36.690-05:00http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2016/01/dont-be-a-ket...http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2016/01/dont-be-a-ketard1.html<br />http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2016/01/dont-be-a-ketard2.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-53126373231944887252018-12-07T11:07:42.111-05:002018-12-07T11:07:42.111-05:00This is not a problem. There's nothing wrong w...This is not a problem. There's nothing wrong with this. For some people, the urine strips will always show ketones; for others, they seem to not register anymore, even if the person is in ketosis (as confirmed by a blood or breath measurement). It's okay if the urine strips still turn pink/purple if someone has been keto for a while. Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-63146104951033012712018-12-07T08:58:13.375-05:002018-12-07T08:58:13.375-05:00What if someone has been on strict keto for a whil...What if someone has been on strict keto for a while and theie strips are still dark purple?Considering they give information and don’t provide answers, eventually shouldn’t they not pick up ketones ? GLOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210833562030745394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-47249138374519398072018-09-01T00:31:41.942-04:002018-09-01T00:31:41.942-04:00It's probably a SIBO bloom. I get that with t...It's probably a SIBO bloom. I get that with too many carbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-89564835778052576032018-08-10T10:07:02.516-04:002018-08-10T10:07:02.516-04:00I have this same problem and you are correct, it&#...I have this same problem and you are correct, it's not the high amount of carbs, but food sensitive. If you were to eat high carb by overindulging in say vegetables, then there likely wouldn't be an issue. For me it's grains that make me sick, mostly wheat although corn products can cause my stomach a little uncomfortable. I too have seen where high amounts of fat are being recommended to low carbers and after reading what you said about not pushing that if weight loss is your goal was very informative for me!AbbieLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387743267175983668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-3448785000833017282018-08-09T00:06:04.355-04:002018-08-09T00:06:04.355-04:00Hi Amy - here is another compliment to your blog a...Hi Amy - here is another compliment to your blog and the information provided does make sense, especially when it came to carb and water retention = weight gain using scales. I am coming up to my 3rd month on the keto/IF plan and feel great with no signs of “keto flu”.<br />I also started on the keto urine strips in the first 4 weeks and felt positive when results showed the darker ketone levels but I also read that it may indicate more to do with the ketones excreted via or kidneys rather than nutrition intake which contradicts my lower blood reading results (0.2-0.5 in the morning).<br />Being vegan as well places extra consideration on macro sources which at times can be restrictive but automatically amps up my carb intake via fresh vegetables and occasional bean dishes.<br /><br />Regardless, kudos once again. For those that are starting, hang in there and as long as you feel good and healthy, listening to what your body tells you and not focus on numbers, you’ll reap benefits!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545130583410500242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-37856257718808918202018-07-08T06:28:04.622-04:002018-07-08T06:28:04.622-04:00I love you! Thank you SO much!!!I love you! Thank you SO much!!!marthamachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546992989962575750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-57052219658777755282018-07-08T06:27:25.910-04:002018-07-08T06:27:25.910-04:00I love you. Thank you!! Thank you!!! Thank YOU!!!!...I love you. Thank you!! Thank you!!! Thank YOU!!!!!marthamachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546992989962575750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-53474723603103670192018-07-01T20:14:13.095-04:002018-07-01T20:14:13.095-04:00Hmm...I'm not really sure why that happens. I&...Hmm...I'm not really sure why that happens. I've heard of people just not feeling so well if they go on a carb bender, but that's more like headaches or low energy. I haven't heard of the kind of pain and intestinal distress you're talking about. If I had to guess, I wouldn't think it's coming from the carbs, per se, but maybe from something you're sensitive/intolerant to, that you don't normally consume, that comes along when you do eat more carbs. Some kind of additive or other ingredient that isn't necessarily because of the carbs, themselves. I can't say for sure though.Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-20971878050062617802018-07-01T10:29:33.238-04:002018-07-01T10:29:33.238-04:00Hi Amy! Thank you for creating such a well written...Hi Amy! Thank you for creating such a well written, informative post. I’ve read all 3 parts and have learned a great deal, even after living La Keto Loca for the past 2.5 years. <br /><br />I have a question. I’ve tried to stick to a pretty strict keto diet (vs low carb) over the course of the years. I may cheat a few times a year, if that. What I have personally experienced, is that when I have a high carb day, I become physically ill. Almost immediately after consuming a high carb meal, I get stomach pains like no other. In addition to the normal bloating and weight gain one experiences, I also experience nausea, bubble gut, stomach pains - almost like a stomach flu/food poisoning. It’s lasts for a day or so, and it only happens when I cheat. It’s to the point that I’m afraid to cheat because I feel like crap when I do. I’m basically out of commission for about a day. <br /><br />I’ve read up on this and have found that some long time keto dieters also experience these symptoms. An explanation I read stated that after your body has gone a while without the presence of carbs, the machinery that is used to break carbs down shuts off. So when you reintroduce carbs into your diet, the symptoms you experience is essentially your body trying to figure out how to process the onslaught of carbs you’ve just consumed. It made sense to me, but I wanted to know your thoughts. Have you ever heard of this happening to anyone?<br /><br />Thanks again for such an awesome blog! Really wished I found this when I was a newbie. BizeeBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667194474721048833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-24099068154383956492018-06-21T21:02:16.076-04:002018-06-21T21:02:16.076-04:00No it's all good. I feel my best when my urine...No it's all good. I feel my best when my urine strips are noticeably pink/purple too! ;-)<br />You might be excreting those ketones, but there's likely plenty of ketones in your blood being used, too.Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-25106400222828083892018-06-21T15:53:12.031-04:002018-06-21T15:53:12.031-04:00Hello! First of all, THANK YOU for your blog posts...Hello! First of all, THANK YOU for your blog posts! This information is so helpful and easy to read. Question- I am part of a Keto forum and I responded to a post saying that when my Keto strips are dark, I feel great and that’s when I experience the most loss. Someone commented on my post “when your strips are that dark, you’re just pissing them out”. Is there any validity to what she’s saying? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-27057482726544138802018-06-11T22:22:35.855-04:002018-06-11T22:22:35.855-04:00Help with what? Becoming fat-adapted? No, probably...Help with what? Becoming fat-adapted? No, probably not. The best way to become fat-adapted is to have a very low carbohydrate intake so that the body has no choice but to transition to being fueled primarily by fat. The way to do this is not by adding more fat, but by decreasing carbs. <br /><br />That being said, I've heard reports from people that MCT oil can help -- *at first* -- with this transition. Some people also notice a cognitive/mental boost from MCT oil, likely owing to the ketones fueling the brain. So I think MCT has beneficial effects in certain circumstances, but it is absolutely not required to become fat-adapted or to be successful on low carb/keto for the long term.Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-67118868885645032542018-06-11T13:51:18.541-04:002018-06-11T13:51:18.541-04:00How do you feel about MCT oils? Do you think they...How do you feel about MCT oils? Do you think they help?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02093548918840582376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-26947758464310058892018-04-26T15:59:15.565-04:002018-04-26T15:59:15.565-04:00If you're happy with the results you're ge...If you're happy with the results you're getting, then NO, no need to worry about pushing a high amount of fat. As long as you feel well and are getting the results you want, carry on! And thanks for reading!Tuit Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708859914305178756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833628955058077617.post-23489553962294742172018-04-26T12:44:22.587-04:002018-04-26T12:44:22.587-04:00Great series of articles. I have been fat adapted...Great series of articles. I have been fat adapted for a few months and the weight loss has been slow but steady. I feel great and have consistent energy all day. I only eat when I'm hungry, and usually fast from 7pm until 1pm then have a protein shake and then dinner about 6pm, sometimes I fast 23 hours, and sometimes I eat breakfast. I keep my carbs between 20g -30g and work to get 100g-120g protein daily. <br /><br />My question is do I need to eat 70%+ fat or can I just monitor my carbs and protein and not worry about eating enough fat?<br /><br />Thank for your blog and response.The Mooregon Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746236264444705533noreply@blogger.com