New To Board! Please Help!

[journey]

Hey guys,

Im new to this board.

I have been searching the web and this looks like a good place to post some questions.

First, let me start by saying that I am a Fitness Trainer.
And after several long years of Lifting, Running, Jumping, Walking, Swimming, Squating, Lunging, Twisting .....you get the picture.
I am now suffering from lower back pain and aching joints.
It feels as if my legs and calves are on fire!!!

I have recently cut down my clients and taken up Pilates.
(First mistake)
I then did an extended vacation to St. Louis, Atlanta, Virginia Beach. (There I ate food that I had never touched before.)
Fried Ravioli, Mozzeralla cheese Sticks, Snickers Cheese Cake, Cappauchino, Creamed Pies, Egg Rolls, Spaghetti, (get the picture)
I packed on a whopping 15 pounds onto my 5' frame and 106 pounds. This is the heaviest I have been and I don't like it.

So I have a few questions:

I was reading somewhere about allowing your body into going into Ketosis (sp)
I have always eaten high protein, but used EFA no trans fatty fats.

Would Ketosis be a good way to lose this weight quickly? I was thinking about trying this diet for 2 weeks.

Meal 1
Protein shake 30 grams (Whey) or
4 egg whites
2 slice bacon

Meal 2
Protein shake 30 grams (whey) or
4 egg whites
2 slice bacon

Meal 3
5 oz Sweet Spicy Tuna
1 cheese Stick

Meal 4
5 oz Sweet Spicy Tuna
1 cheese Stick

Meal 5
4 oz (about 3 chicken legs)
1/2 cup cottage cheese or
another cheese stick

I already drink about 1 gallon and half of water a day
(can someone review this) I will still take my Borage Seed, Flax Seed, Calcium, Fish Oil, B-12, Chromium.

Next question,

Can anyone recommend a supplement that may aid in the joint pain that I am having?
I am currently using MSM with Glucosimine. I have to do mineral bath every night and rub down with Thersagesic.
It doesn't help that I also have Sciatic Nerve pain every night.
I have gone to several specailist, Chiropractors, Massage Therapist.

[SwoleCat]

Keto diets are half of what could be a total body composition change for the better.

~SC~

[Luckysaint]

1st off Welcome to the Forum! 2nd I've done the Keto diet myself and it worked well for me. I gained muscle and lost bodyfat, and my body composition did change but not drastically, and that's only because I maintain an 8-10% Bodyfat level year round..

Lucky