Paleo vs. Keto?

exterminatingmyfat
exterminatingmyfat Posts: 21
in Getting Started
I'm trying to decide which lifestyle I'd like to try. I've been looking at Keto recipes and Paleo recipes a lot, and I really like the look of the food on Keto.

I guess I just have my reservations.

Is there anyone who could speak from experience and enlighten me? This is a tough choice for me. If you have your food diary open so that I could look at examples of each please let me know. If you think one is better than the other, let me know that as well.
Thanks everyone!

Replies

  • fit_healthy92
    fit_healthy92 Posts: 21
    Is there a reason you're specifically looking only at these two?
    I guess if you really want it to be a lifestyle change you need to be able to stick with it long term :)
  • turniprose
    turniprose Posts: 11
    I am on day 2 of keto so I may be premature but I find the food I am eating while on this "diet" to be quite satisfying. I don't feel hungry which I did while I was calorie counting (which ultimately lead me to fail on that diet). I do have my food diary open if you're interested. My favorite meal so far is asparagus wrapped in bacon with some butter and soy sauce drizzled on top. It's so good.
  • exterminatingmyfat
    exterminatingmyfat Posts: 21
    I'm looking at these two because I really want to eat healthy, organic food. I don't want to cut corners. I want the food that I'm eating to be wholesome and good for me.

    I've also heard the most success from these two.

    Also, I do plan on making this a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix/diet.
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Paleo can be keto but keto need not be paleo. To be ketogenic requires low carbs and moderate protein and is a tighter constraint the paleo.

    Paleo is a bit ill-defined, so I'm not sure exactly what one would follow, whereas keto is like driving within a speed limit.
  • Harrisonsauntie2005
    Harrisonsauntie2005 Posts: 215 Member
    I'm looking at these two because I really want to eat healthy, organic food. I don't want to cut corners. I want the food that I'm eating to be wholesome and good for me.

    I've also heard the most success from these two.

    Also, I do plan on making this a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix/diet.

    Are you calorie counting?

    I try and go by 80/20, 80% wholefoods (but this includes bread, pasta rice etc) and 20% whatever I like sugar in my tea, chocolate, cake etc.

    I would say there quite limited and keto is low carb. You don't need to restrict yourself to lose weight its all about energy balance
  • kuolo
    kuolo Posts: 251 Member
    You can eat healthy organic food without going paleo or keto.
    If you do want to, just try one and see how you go, it's a personal thing so no one else can make the decision. Be aware that while some people have success, many others do not, so there's a chance it might not be the right thing for you.
    I don't get on with either but that's just me, I need my complex carbs and they both made me ill.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    I'm looking at these two because I really want to eat healthy, organic food. I don't want to cut corners. I want the food that I'm eating to be wholesome and good for me.

    I've also heard the most success from these two.

    Also, I do plan on making this a lifestyle change, not just a quick fix/diet.

    Then eat fresh vegetables, fruit and locally sourced, locally produced low processed food. And stop looking for labelled dietary styles. You need neither keto/paleo to reach that goal. I'm not dissing either - I don't care if someone wants to follow either method but if your goal is what I bolded you can reach it without a superflous label by focusing on that.
  • smkean
    smkean Posts: 132
    I am Keto as i have hypothyroidism and i find it has actually been the only reliable thing to help me lose weight given my current circumstances with the disease.

    I find it gets a bit boring from time to time, but you can find recipes on the internet/e-books, and people on here are often v helpful (except the odd person who whinges about it)

    Add me if you go keto, am looking for more 'keto people'
    :)
  • Zomoniac
    Zomoniac Posts: 1,169 Member
    I drop in and out of keto for a few weeks on occasion (been in for about a week now) when I feel I need a quick cut, but I couldn't make a lifestyle out of it. It effectively rules out about 98% of foodstuffs.
  • HauteLlama
    HauteLlama Posts: 21 Member
    You realize you can be both right? Paleo and keto can be used together. Paleo restricts from all grains and processed foods and also limits dairy. I do a paleo version of keto. I eat meat, animal fat, eggs, tons of green veggies, drinks sweetened with stevia, I have coffee, and sometimes I do have dairy (I make a killer ice cream shake). Paleo allows fruits, but I know this knocks me off my diet very easily, as I tend to binge on fruit. Go with keto, just make sure it is healthy. Get at least a salad a day, plus 2 veggies at dinner. Don't do fake sugars except stevia drops. Good luck, x

Categories