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To Keto or Not To Keto?

maggiemax18
maggiemax18 Posts: 14 Member
Everything I hear is either "OMGGGGG you must go Keto, I lost a bazillion pounds!"

Or it's "Don't go keto. The minute you eat anything not keto, you gain SO much weight."
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  • Jin_tan
    Jin_tan Posts: 8 Member
    If you could give up pasta and bread, go have a try
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Jin_tan wrote: »
    If you could give up pasta and bread, go have a try

    Why?
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,002 Member
    Whichever "diet" you choose will only help you lose fat if CI<CO. They all can work. Pick one that provides your body with all the nutrients it needs also one that aligns with your personal preferences...
  • lola_1997
    lola_1997 Posts: 7 Member
    I guess it just depends on your body type and how you normally eat, but for me personally, keto would make me gain a lot of weight. I am naturally a carb burner/ectomorph so a more balanced diet is best for me. anything remotely low carb makes me extremely bloated, lethargic, put on weight, always starving. even for those bodies benefit from keto, it seems not to be something that people can stick to long term. so unless you have specific health problems, I think a more balanced diet is a healthier and more sustainable option.
  • lola_1997
    lola_1997 Posts: 7 Member
    edited April 2020
    im just saying im naturally tall and on the slim side, hard to gain muscle and weight. and by carb burner I mean that my body seems to tolerate carbs much better than most/I gain weight more easily from protein and fat vs carbs.

    from what ive seen (and experienced in different contexts), these types of fat diets are overly restrictive and not easy to maintain.

    for people who benefit from keto, it can be an effective option for weight loss short term. but whats the point of losing weight if you're going to keep it up for a year or two? plus, even if you can keep it up, im sure that 10-20 years down the line it has negative effects on your heart/organs (from what ive read).

    if you have a specific medical or health issue that requires keto, its great, but I just dont think its a great option for anyone who is trying to keep weight off long term and live a healthy normal life.