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Mental illness and weight loss

jenben9195
jenben9195 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I too struggle with the medicine and weight gain. I'm one 5 mental health meds now. I just started the keto diet 4 days ago and am hoping that this will help me get some weight off.

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Choosing a restrictive diet is usually not a good idea. Keto is extremely restrictive. It works for people who thrive on those particular restrictions - very low carb, moderate protein, high fat. It might be a good match for you, or a terrible one.

    Eating less, consistently, for real, and for a long time, is the only thing that makes you lose weight.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    The only thing you need for weight loss is a calorie deficit. If keto helps you maintain that deficit, then go for it.
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