http://www.ketoreset.com/book/

I’d recommend this book highly to learn what it is and isn't. It’s a long way from the old unsustainable Atkins diet. It takes some willpower to drop sugar and carbs from your diet, but well worth the lifestyle change in my opinion.

nikkib0103 wrote: »

Farback, you are a constant inspiration. Will check out book and go for it. You are a fabulous testimonial.

I’m blushing under the tan. Thanks for the kind words.

I agree Steve, no plan fits everyone, and I describe myself as low carb if asked. I don’t need the drama and lectures the word ‘Keto’ brings. This works for me, but I certainly don’t knock on people’s doors to sell the ‘one true way’.

PS Are you a bow hunter?

I've briefly done Keto. Wasn't for me. I do think it's very useful for some. I believe it's the most effective way to lose weight and it's great for "resetting" your metabolism. What I personally didn't like about it is I do athletic training. For me (personally), I felt awful on it. Now, I only gave it less than a month. Many claim you have to give it longer than that.

Look, it's much better than the average Western diet. If someone can stick to it, great for them (great job Farback!). The only issues I have with it are you're eating a crap ton of meat/animal products, which isn't for me personally. You mentioned berries. I'm working on breaking into Microbiome Therapeutics companies as a consultant currently so I read/come across a lot of the latest research. Berries/Polyphenols are huge for the gut health. If someone does Keto, I'd say to ensure they're getting a lot of tart berries, green tea and eating a lot of green, leafy veggies. I'd also (personally if I were doing keto) consider supplementing with fiber, especially inulin. Also, eating a lot of asparagus, unsweetened coconut and other natural sources of fiber. If I were to do Keto, also, with the research I've seen, I'd want a lot of my fats from coconut and olive oil and stick to relatively lean meats. I'm not a fan of all the bacon/red meat that some do on Keto. You'll still lose weight but you might as well be doing the old Atkins. There is a lot of research coming out that red meats/animal products high in animal fat spike inflammation because they shift your Microbiome ratios from one type to another that is pro inflammatory. You can get the benefits of Keto by eating leaner meats like chicken breast and fish and loading up on grass fed butter, coconut oil and olive oil, avocados and the like and have a much healthier version of it. These are my opinions based on extensive reading that I've done over the last few years.

Keto also is the number one diet I see people choose when they don't want to move/exercise, likely because it works the best and they're not fond of exercise. Not many do keto and sweat like Farback is in the picture, he's the rare exception. I know a lot of rowers/runners that are ultra low carb and do exceptionally well. As long as someone still moves more, it's a decent way to lose a lot of weight.

I agree, keto done to extremes can be dangerous. I’m on a keto site where people are recommending things I’d never attempt, like 5 day fasts, complete meat diets, all sorts of things my instincts tells me are likely to lead to a bad end. There’s a lot of supplements people use as well, not something I’m interested in. I’m careful to make sure I get my electrolytes, after a bad experience with a five mile run in high heat.

With a cautious approach, four months in I’m feeling great and hovering around 170 pounds, 4 less than I weighed when I graduated high school in 1970 ought 4.

Thanks B. It doesn’t have to be meat where the protein comes from. I’ve read there are many vegetarians and vegans who are keto. One of my daughters and her man are vegans.

BBee5064 wrote: »

I agree with Nikki, Farback . you are a constant inspiration Keto obviously works for you.
My issue with it .. I’m a vegetarian & it seems to be a meat eaters diet. Am I correct in assuming that?

Keto is a little more challenging for us vegetarians because some of our standard protein sources are higher in carbs, as well as just the general principle that the more food restrictions one adds, the more complicated/difficult things get. But vegetarian keto can be done, as Farback said. (I like my carbs too much to try: A low-legume life is not a happy life, in my world! )