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How I Cured Morgellons
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| Original 6/23/2018 Post | |||||||
Karen 6/23/2018 4:14:10 PM |
Hi Everyone, We are all now understanding the importance of getting rid of sugar and the carbs which turn into sugar in our systems so as not to feed the pathogens. So...naturally...the Keto diet comes up because that method employs a great way to calculate net carbs (carb grams minus fiber grams equal net carbs and keep them betwen 20 - 30 a day). When we cut those net carbs back, we can avoid feeding the pathogens which is vital in getting well. However...some of us (I used to be in this boat, but no longer...so I do understand)...but sometimes we lose so much weight from being sick that to go on a "diet" that will make us lose more weight isn't viable. So...what to do? Well...(and please forgive my usual backstory)...it's important to first understand the general parameters of a keto diet...then you can know how to manipulate it to gain weight. Please know that there are probably variations on this, but I'm sharing it in the most general terms. The premise of the keto diet is to lose weight. The diet puts you into "ketosis" which is a fat burning state. It shifts how you burn fuel for energy...so instead of using glucose (from sugar and carbs) for energy, you use fat. At first glance, the keto diet allows you to eat lots of fat. There are even recipes for things called "fat bombs" all over the internet to ensure keto dieters are getting enough fat. Apparently eating fat often on this program "keeps the fat metabolism fire burning" (my words and interpretation). There are recommended ratios related to percentages of calories, fat, and carbs based on body weight for weight loss. These are called "macros." So...yes...if you are trying to lose weight, you can eat fat...lots of it...but...there's a limit. If you get over your calorie and fat limit, you will gain weight with all the fat, etc. even if you keep your net carbs low. For instance...for my body weight, and in order to lose weight, my "macros" should be: Calories: 1503 And out of those calories...here is the break down for the kinds of calories (remember...this is to lose weight): Fat: 50%...which is 115 grams...or 1035 calories Protein: 35%...which is 92 grams...or 368 calories Net carbs: 15%...which is 25 grams...or 200 calories So...back to the questions...can you stay low carb and gain weight? Yes! You can keep those net carbs low and not feed the pathogens, and still gain weight. I know this because I have NOT been paying attention to my calories...just to my net carbs, and I do feel better related to my symptoms...but I've been going up on the scale by a pound or three every once in a while. That's because I'm eating too many calories and these calories are probably from the fat. Fat contains huge amounts of calories related to volume. Usually a tablespoon or a cubic inch of some kind of fat is equal to around 100 calories. If you (me) are globbing the butter on something...you'll be getting a lot of calories pretty quickly. If you get over and above your "macros" in the areas of calories or fat you'll gain weight...even if you keep the net carbs low. So...if you are trying to gain weight and still starve the pathogens, do this: Keep those net carbs low...don't feed the monsters.,.a good range is between 20 to 30 net carbs a day. Bump up your calories from fat. You eat enough calories, and you'll gain weight...even if the carbs are low. Nuts are full of fat. You can eat a lot of those pretty quickly and bump up your calories and fat. But be CAREFUL. Some nuts have more carbs than others. The lowest carb nuts are pecans. You can have a whole cup of pecans for four net carbs...and they have a LOT of fat in them too. So...eat some pecans if you are trying to gain weight. Avocados are full of fat...but be aware that it'll "cost" you about three net carbs for a medium sized avocado. Remember...you still need to keep your net carbs low so as not to feed the pathogens. Just keep track. You can probably be ok up to 30 net carbs a day...just keep track. So...you CAN keep your net carbs low and gain...just up the calories and fat...but NOT the net carbs...or at least, not over thirty a day. If you're still having a lot of symptoms with thirty a day, then cut the net carbs back...but keep the fat and calories up to gain some weight. I hope this helps. Lol...it's helped me just writing it because I need to get my weight going DOWN...so I'm going to work on getting my "macros" in line instead of having a big old fat party like I've been doing. My net carbs have been low...but the fat and calories higher than they should have been...so...I'm living proof you can actually GAIN weight on the keto diet if you're not paying attention. The good news is...I'm starving the pathogens out though. Love, Karen | ||||||
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Karen 6/6/2019 9:43:08 AM |
Hi Everyone, Someone asked on Saturday's conference call about trying to put on some weight. I'd said I'd bring this post forward if anyone else is having the same issue. Love, Karen | ||||||
Cheryl 12/21/2018 7:28:07 AM |
Hi Everybody, Since the Keto Diet was one of the things people had questions about on Saturday's call, I am bringing this great thread containing information about it forward. God bless, Cheryl | ||||||
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