re: The Keto Diet

I've been on* and off it for the past year and a half. Even off it, I heavily restrict my carb intake. I've lost almost 40 pounds, and have mostly kept them off. My blood work, especially the cholesterol numbers, also greatly improved.

* Even when I'm "on" it, I just do lazy keto. The standard for my age and body make up is 21g of carbs a day. I shoot for a more realistic number of around 35-40, and I also don't count them on the weekends. I don't go crazy on the weekends, but I'll have a couple slices of pizza with the family, drink a few more beers, maybe have a cheeseburger. Have only had french fries a handful of times in the past year and half, and haven't had a single Coke or Dr. Pepper.

The first few weeks are rough. I had intense sweet cravings every afternoon as my body adjusted to the lack of sugar. Those eventually subsided, and I can say I feel so much better overall.

I don't see how this diet is sustainable in the long term. You can only have 20g of net carbs a day. I'm supposed to go the rest of my life without eating po boys, king cake, donuts, candy, etc? Yeah, NAH. I think good old fashioned eating in moderation and exercise will do just fine.

I’m using it to knock off 15-20 lbs. Then I’ll probably get off of it and try my best to maintain that new weight with a normal, but smart, diet.

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You can only have 20g of net carbs a day.

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That's when you're trying to lose weight. You can add more carbs when you're trying to maintain. It's actually a very sustainable style of eating.

Also, some people can eat more than 20g of net carbs a day and lose weight. You just have to experiment with what works.

If eating anything you want in moderation works for you, why are you even thinking of doing anything else? Good for you, but not everybody can do that.

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You don't need to have eat the 75%. Eat your carb and protein macros and eat more fat if you're hungry all the time. Fat is mostly for satiety.

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Lawd. Just when you think youve heard everything

I don't think they're conflicting. I said it's sustainable, I never said for all mankind? Just because some can't do it, doesn't mean it isn't sustainable.

I'm not putting down the idea of eating whatever you want in moderation! Why do anything else if that works? (Pretty sure that's what I said initially.)

The keto diet is a great way to lose weight. That's when you stick with the 20 grams of carbs.

The low carb lifestyle is a great way to maintain your weight. You don't stay in ketosis for the rest of your life. You add more vegetables and fruits. Maybe you have cheat days, or days that you stick to the plan but add a dessert ... but your general style of eating is to stay away from a diet heavy with sugar and less healthy carbs.



ETA: I'm not your down voter.

No kidding. Those wraps look tasty....and I'm all about cheese.

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Lawd. Just when you think youve heard everything

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What is your problem with that statement?

Holy shite Darla...that looks amazing.

oh my...