"Keto is a perpetual state of malnutrition"
Panda_Poptarts
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The above was said by my trainer, who has done keto himself. He went on to state that the perpetual state of malnutrition caused by ketosis has very minimal negative effects on the body. He concluded that ketosis is not a state that a person should choose as a longterm lifestyle, but is better (healthier) in the short term (up to 1yr).
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Malnutrition that will have minimal negative effects as long as you're only malnourished for a year?
That's a new one.
To be fair, it's great that you found somebody who at least tried it. That's pretty rare. And it's VERY rare to find somebody who actually understands anything about it. For that, you may have to keep looking.0 -
Some of the things I've seen trainers say
It's scary. It doesn't sound like your trainer truly understands keto. Heck I don't even know everything there is to know, most people don't. What I do know is I can lose weight feel amazing have energy and function like a normal human being now. Plus my hormones are balanced I'm happier and all my blood work is now in the normal range.
Wouldn't eating at a deficit be a constant state of malnutrition as well in that case? What about high carb low fat, wouldn't that be the same too? Why do they say everything in moderation but then say to get 50-60% of your calories from carbs?0 -
Ignorance is always around! Even in "professionals" that we expect to know more about some things. But, he would be incorrect in his opinion of long term ketosis. I have been in ketosis for a year now, and I'm not seeing any ill effects! In fact it's where I feel best. If I happen to eat something higher carb that knocks me out of ketosis, I feel bad (headache, fatigue...)! So, I choose to remain at keto levels of LCHF, and I'm sure I will for life! I'm afraid your trainer is mistaken.0
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He's an idiot!0
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I am a celiac and celiacs are often malnourished due to intestinal damage. Ketosis feels like the exact opposite of how I felt before I was diagnosed and ate gluten free. Ketosis for me, feels very good.
My guess is your trainer never got past the electrolyte imbalance and felt poorly because of it. He probably felt the energy dip pretty acutely too - maybe he was never fully adapted.0 -
Thanks for the feedback, guys. I kind of chuckled and moved along. Knowing that I'm in ketosis, he doesn't want to really discuss diet beyond how many calories I'm getting. I figured it was best not to get into that statement too much.
I did, however, find it odd that he thinks ketosis is something you MUST come out of. I feel incredible! My blood sugar isn't bottoming out anymore, and I have so much energy! I don't think this counts as malnutrition. Lol
Now, there is another gym employee who is very knowledgeable on keto. He and his wife have been keto for a couple years now. The more you knoe, right?0 -
I am a celiac and celiacs are often malnourished due to intestinal damage. Ketosis feels like the exact opposite of how I felt before I was diagnosed and ate gluten free. Ketosis for me, feels very good.l
My guess is your trainer never got past the electrolyte imbalance and felt poorly because of it. He probably felt the energy dip pretty acutely too - maybe he was never fully adapted.
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Knowledge is power! Keep up your awesome job!
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