Ketogenic diet

crisscott11

Yes? No? Why?

livingleanlivingclean

No. I like carbs.

kommodevaran

Not for me. Maybe for you. Not really a debate subject?

Oh, the why? Because I like carbs and feel satisfied with a diet that incorporates a decent amount of carbs. Conversely, if you don't care much for carby foods, and/or you need to eat low carb for whatever reason, it will be a good diet match for you.

I think why not is more important: Don't eat low carb because you think it's the only way to lose weight. It isn't.

sijomial

Not for me, I like carbs and carbs like me.
Keto would be an insufferable, massive and counter-productive restriction for me.

How about you OP?

Old_Cat_Lady

It's hard to stick to for the long-run. Any short term eating plan is a diet, and diets do not work.

Mezzie1024

Outside of medical reasons (e.g., epilepsy), I don't see the point. It seems unpleasant and restrictive.

If people enjoy it, more power to them, but it's definitely not for me.

TavistockToad

livingleanlivingclean wrote: »

No. I like carbs.

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bazooka2

I just came off of it for several reasons. It was great at first and I dropped over 3 lbs in a week but my BMs were almost nonexistent and I had to give it up. The diet restrictions were too much for me as well.

When I came off of it I was real careful about my calories, eating what I was before I started eating keto, but I still endied up gaining back most of what I lost. It's not for me and doubt I'll do it again. Plus I've been pretty successful with a balanced diet. (25 lbs lost so far )

(My first post btw. Hi everyone)

lemurcat12

For some people, not everyone. Not necessary, but for some it may be easier, and for others quite the opposite.

marm1962

Agreed, it's not for everyone. I quite enjoy it, it helps with my psoriasis and I can maintain a calorie deficit easier. My bloodwork is fine, my blood pressure is better than it has ever been. I have cake, ice cream bread, vegetables, cereal.....just not not a lot or everyday or all on the same day or week, pick and choose

nvmomketo

For some, yes. For health benefits, for greater ease of weight loss and for those who like the food.

Carbs taste good and are extremely convenient. If one can eat them without problems, they have no reason to eat keto.

I've eaten this way for a few years. I feel better, look better, have better energy, and manage my weight better. It is not really a short term fix. It is a healthy sustainable diet. Meat, seafood, eggs, veggies, olives, avocado, coconut, nuts, dairy, some fruit... Healthy and sustainable.

tayusuki

Yes for me! Or well, lower carb (30g range). I don't intentionally count them strictly -- I just omit carb heavy foods.

I miss them sometimes but I'm overall happy with meat and fatty goodness. The cravings aren't common.

I also eat this way because despite calorie counting, I can't seem to lose weight with carbs included. Perhaps there's a medical condition but it's undiagnosed. And I'm happy to eat this way with the occasional deviation. c: it isn't a diet if it's a lifestyle

psuLemon

Not for me. I am a volume eater and you can't do that on high fat. Carbs and protein allow for the greatest volume. So when I cut calories, I cut fats first.

PeakLiving17

I enjoy carbs far too much

scrumdidlly

I'm not quite keto but I have cut my carbs 30% or less. I was doing the recommended macros before and was seeing no difference. Since cutting carbs about 3 months ago I've lost 20lbs. My blood sugar is down, my cholesterol is down, and I don't seem to awake with inflamed joints in the morning. I do have to keep an eye on my fibre intake though.

klenz525

Yes for me! As a type 1 diabetic, it is amazing the effects it has on my blood sugar. I no longer have spikes or lows, and that is enough for me to stick to keto.

VeronicaA76

No. Unless a "diet" is something that you can do for the rest of your life, when you stop: fat generally comes right back on. That's pretty much how and why most "diets" fail, most are generally unsustainable for the long term. Now if you have an underlying medical condition where a specific diet is better for you low carb/keto, gluten-free, etc, then that's fine as it's a long term healthy solution.

aggiepringle6665

Yes for me. For me, it is sustainable and it has become a way of life. I feel full for the first time in my life. I'm losing weight and feeling well.
I have a history of binge eating that I suffered from for almost 30 years. Keto is the first way of eating that has ever put me into remission

jesspen91

I can take or leave carbs and I naturally eat on the slightly lower carb side (around 80-100g) too leave room for delicious fats. But I wouldn't want to do keto because I would find it too restrictive. I would want to opportunity to have a few craft beers or a slice of pizza here and there (fit into my calorie goal of course) without stressing about it.

erika_307

Yes! It is the only WOE I've ever been able to stick to. It's the only thing that's ever kept me from binge eating. I no longer eat fast food, candy, sodas, and other "junk". I no longer want them. So, even if it turns out that it's not the healthiest diet ever... it's a hell of a lot healthier than the way I was eating before. That's how I see it.

ninerbuff

Not for me. Life is too short to miss out on restricted items that keto disallows. I eat ice cream everyday and love noodles.

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