Will I lose more weight by doing a Keto diet?

charliet2010

As opposed to just calorie counting? If not, then what is the advantage?

JustRobby1

Provided the calories are the same, no, you won't. In that sense, there is no advantage.

Ready2Rock206

Only if it makes you eat less calories.

cwolfman13

Initially you will lose more water weight as you deplete glycogen. After that, no...

For me, it would have no advantages because I'd be miserable. I'm assuming that the people who thrive on keto really like eating a lot of fat.

Prior to becoming the latest and greatest fad, it was primarily a medical diet to address certain medical conditions. My aunt ate keto for as long as I remember because she was epileptic and keto is the way to go for epilepsy. A lot of people who are insulin resistant also do keto...though it really isn't necessary to be keto restrictive with carbs if you're T2 or insulin resistant.

kelsiestoner

I really still don't understand what a keto diet consists of, I tried to do some research and all I really found out is that it was used for treatment for epilepsy. I feel like there's some secret that I'm missing out on here.

cwolfman13

kelsiestoner wrote: »

I really still don't understand what a keto diet consists of, I tried to do some research and all I really found out is that it was used for treatment for epilepsy. I feel like there's some secret that I'm missing out on here.

Ultra low carb...like practically nothing...very high fat, moderate protein.

Rick_1953

You will lose weight on any diet as long as you have a calorie deficit

Athena98501

charliet2010 wrote: »

As opposed to just calorie counting? If not, then what is the advantage?

Yes and no. Weight loss is mostly about intake vs expenditure, but keto can help a lot with that. It suppresses the appetite to the point that many have a bit of trouble eating enough, so if appetite is a big obstacle for you, then it would help you keep your intake where you want it. If carb cravings are a problem for you, then yes, it can help there too. Most people see a dramatic reduction in carb cravings once their body adapts (usually a couple of weeks).

After the initial loss of water weight (up to 10ish pounds) though, it's all about the deficit.

missysippy930

Ultimately, all diets for weight loss are calorie counting no matter what they may call it.
Eating less calories than our bodies are burning.
Whatever works long term and is sustainable for each of us.

GlassAngyl

Cico is the same regardless of what diet you choose. PERIOD. Atkins? Cico.. Paleo? Cico. Veganism? Cico.

The only advantage is to those who easily find themselves binging on carb loaded foods.. like myself. I can't eat whatever I want within moderation.. I WILL binge. Keto actually helps me to NOT feel hungry. If you are lucky enough to not have this issue, why do it? Also, I had bad arthritis and inflammation until going low carb.. so apparently sugars and carbs were my trigger. And I was lethargic.. exhausted 24/7 because of hypothyroidism.. This WOE has given me more energy PROBABLY by reducing the inflammation in my body. And it stopped my IBS issues.

If you don't have these issues, eat how you want within a deficit.

AnvilHead

No.

DanishFeta

You might find you don't crave certain foods on a Keto diet. But eating keto doesn't make you lose weight. You still need to create a caloric deficit. If you like the low carb lifestyle, you can do that with a caloric deficit and you'll lose weight. If you find you don't like it, just do the caloric deficit and you'll lose weight.

amusedmonkey

You won't lose more on it beyond initial water weight. The advantage for weight loss? Just like any other weight loss diet on the planet, some people (not everyone) find it helps them stick to their calories better for various reasons, which is a very important aspect of weight loss: if a diet is hard to sustain you won't be in a calorie deficit consistently enough to lose the desired amount of weight. There are medical advantages for certain pre-existing medical conditions, but that has little to do with weight loss.

sgtx81

Before keto, I'd regularly eat up to 3500 calories a day and would have food on the brain if I ever dipped much lower than 2500 calories. (That was on a high-carb diet.) Now, my typical caloric intake is about 1700 calories. Keto has, effectively, killed the food cravings, and it has made it effortless to eat far less. As a result, I have been losing weight relatively easily without making any changes outside of what I eat. In the last month and a half to two months I have lost about 30 pounds. I drink 80 to 120oz of water and also drink three 20oz keto coffees each day (in reality they are 8oz servings worth of instant coffee in 20oz of water). That is pretty much just coffee with a teaspoon of organic coconut oil, a teaspoon of Kerigold unsalted butter and two zero-calorie sweeteners. I also take a Centrum multivitamin, a magnesium supplement, and a potassium supplement. Besides the weight essentially melting off, I don't have energy crashes anymore, which was something that had plagued me for a while. As far as weight is concerned, there is no way to lose it without a caloric deficit, and even with a low-carb, high-fat diet, you will still be counting calories. There are two significant ways that keto helps someone lose the gut. 1- It gets your body into a mode where it burns fat as fuel rather than glucose which, in turn, cuts blood sugar and insulin spikes. 2 - It curbs appetite for a lot of people, myself included. Being satiated beats willpower every time and keto offers that benefit, IMO.

joannabanana8

I was also considering a low carb diet but its not something I can personally stick too long term. I am counting calories and shooting for macro goals set for me by NFL. I've dont it before so I know it works. I just haven't kept it off.

mtbusse73

joannabanana8 - what is NFL?

happysherri

My coworker swears that it is not calories in vs calories out. I just sit and nod because she has done So Much Research about Keto and thinks it is "bible". I sit and try hard not to roll my eyes Saying that, everyone is different and have different cravings and that is why there are so many different things out there exercise and food

vingogly

I like a reduced carb diet because fat and protein helps me control my appetite and cravings -- a lot of carbs don't. Other than that, it's what works for you. I wouldn't last more than a few days on a keto diet.