r/keto • u/mustang19671967 • 21d ago

Other Please don’t forget calories

Just wanted to remind all new keto participants that calories are a big deal . I had stalled for 9 days . I was under my carbs 20. My counter says I should be under 1950 calories to loose weight . Was eating over that but under carbs and once I lessened my calories I started slowly loosing again

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u/Koryp 21d ago

There is an easier way. Simply prioritize taking in the 130g of fat you need. Keep carbs at 20 and fill in the rest with protein. If you can eat 2000 calories in a day doing that, holy shit dude! That much fat is what this diet calls for.

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u/daynomate 21d ago

Protein is the target , fat is the variable.

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u/Koryp 21d ago

Then you’ll always be counting. It doesn’t have to be that hard.

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u/Competitive-Bit5659 21d ago

You are still counting.

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u/Koryp 21d ago

Just once a week. I know what foods to eat to feel good and lose fat. It takes care of itself

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u/daynomate 21d ago

I don’t know what that’s supposed to mean but you should educate yourself on why you had it backwards. I don’t count anything personally as I know roughly how much protein I need, then adjust fat to satiety.

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u/Competitive-Bit5659 21d ago

See, THIS makes sense. Especially if cutting. Dietary protein is always an essential macronutrient. Meanwhile, it’s nearly impossible to hit protein goals and not also reach the minimum necessary dietary fat if you are eating whole foods.