Ketogenic diet? Vs other diets?

nikkinicolec89

Ive been doing keto of and on and for the first 4 months was great i lost 15 lbs then i stopped them got back on done it for the past 2 months working out this time and nothing! So i think i want to end my keto journey but need to figure out to continue getting what i need (nutrition wise) for working out anyone? I want to lose a little more weight and gain more muscle so should i calroie count, count macros, or just make sure to eat a balanced meals?

ReaderGirl3

Weight loss is about eating at the correct calorie deficit for your weight loss goals.

I didn't track anything except for calories and not only did I lose over 50lbs, I improved every single health marker my doctor uses, including getting a high glucose number down into the normal range. I didn't cut out any foods that I liked, I just started eating less of them ie less calories. I eat a varied diet, don't track macros, and I don't make this anymore complicated than it needs to be. And remember-the weight loss phase is for a really short period of time, the trick is figuring out what's sustainable for you for the next 20, 30, 40+ years.

aflies

Macros. Keeping those in check will give you the balanced meals and keep you under calorie count in my opinion.

nikkinicolec89

Exactly! Theres so many people pro keto but i do not see it as a sustainable way of eating. I can prob just watch portions and choose food wisely and be fine

CorneliusPhoton

It's all about the calories, but macros might make the calorie journey a bit easier (i.e., higher protein and fat may keep you satisfied longer). But in the long run, whatever you are measuring, it is a calorie deficit that allows you to lose weight.

oph296

nikkinicolec89 wrote: »

Exactly! Theres so many people pro keto but i do not see it as a sustainable way of eating. I can prob just watch portions and choose food wisely and be fine

Why do think it's not systainable? (Just curious)
I spent 6 month on keto last year. This year I would say it looks like low carb mostly. Now I am experimenting with increasing healthy fat and figuring out safe amount of carbs to eat that way forever.

dhimaan

I want to lose a little more weight and gain more muscle This cannot be done unless you are a novice lifter. Can't create muscle in a deficit.
It doesn't matter if you do keto, carb cycle or any other ultimately it's calories in vs calories out for the weight loss part. While losing weight lift to preserve the muscle you have. Or maybe you are a novice lifter and may create some muscle who knows. Good luck.