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Keto diet = good or bad
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And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.21
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Wow. I wasn't attacking anyone. Sorry, so many of you all felt the need to retaliate. Mabey all the grains, fiber, and sugar make you overly sensitive. Keto rules for weight loss and health benefits. I speak from experience. I was a fat kid and I dieted with any method you mentioned. Yes, cutting calories works but it sucks. It loses its effectiveness when you have lost weight and gained it back many times. How do I know this? Experience!
This may help you understand why so many people love keto once they get the hang of it.
https://youtu.be/PE_Ht576bN8
This is the kind of sweeping generalization based on your personal experience combined with misinformation that people are pushing back on. Yes keto worked for you, it works for many people. So does calorie counting, portion control, plant-based - any way of eating that helps a person manage their energy balance works. Not every method works for everyone, your personal experience doesn't invalidate everyone else's personal experience.19 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Um, where are those numbers coming from?11 -
FIFY:And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.It's awesome for SOME fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
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I don't do Keto. I eat grains, fiber and a moderate amount of sugar. I don't consider myself overly sensitive.
@fatblatta I celebrate the fact that you have found a way to eat that helps you down the path to your goals. I applaud you in having the courage to follow that path. I respect your experiences that have made you the person that you are today.
While my experiences might be different...along with the different path that I have chosen to follow...I hope that we both continue to have the courage to see it through.7 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
You do realize that keto has a high failure rate right? In fact, the more strict a diet is, the higher the failure rate.16 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Um, where are those numbers coming from?
It says right in there. My doctor! No, I didn't make her give me a peer-reviewed scientific supporting document. But I trust her because she has a load of degree's and she's old like me and she sees thousands of patients. She has experience.17 -
No, it's not. Don't be so sensitive. Some people enjoy having fun and let things they can't control roll off.13 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Um, where are those numbers coming from?
It says right in there. My doctor! No, I didn't make her give me a peer-reviewed scientific supporting document. But I trust her because she has a load of degree's and she's old like me and she sees thousands of patients. She has experience.
Expert opinion is the least effective method for acquiring data. Its well documented in the scientific community and in other communities like cost estimating.14 -
I don't do Keto. I eat grains, fiber and a moderate amount of sugar. I don't consider myself overly sensitive.
@fatblatta I celebrate the fact that you have found a way to eat that helps you down the path to your goals. I applaud you in having the courage to follow that path. I respect your experiences that have made you the person that you are today.
While my experiences might be different...along with the different path that I have chosen to follow...I hope that we both continue to have the courage to see it through.
This is a smart person. Thank you. I agree wholeheartedly!3 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Keto has not been proven to be any better for long term weight management adherence than any of the other plans out there. So you can include keto followers in your 1 out of 100 stat.14 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Um, where are those numbers coming from?
It says right in there. My doctor! No, I didn't make her give me a peer-reviewed scientific supporting document. But I trust her because she has a load of degree's and she's old like me and she sees thousands of patients. She has experience.
Doctors have a TERRIBLE track record for staying up on current nutrition science. If you want legitimate advice, consult a registered dietitian. They would be a much better source for accurate information. If you need a referral to get your knee replaced, go see your doctor...10 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
You do realize that keto has a high failure rate right? In fact, the more strict a diet is, the higher the failure rate.
Bro. We already established the keto is better statistically than all other diets. Read previous posts if you don't concur.
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FIFY:And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.It's awesome for SOME fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
I'll certainly accept this. Thank you for correcting it.2 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
You do realize that keto has a high failure rate right? In fact, the more strict a diet is, the higher the failure rate.
Bro. We already established the keto is better statistically than all other diets. Read previous posts if you don't concur.
No bro, there is no data to support those claims.18 -
Well, you didn't answer my challenge before. And you apparently didn't read any of the links I provided. Are you up for it now?13
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And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Um, where are those numbers coming from?
It says right in there. My doctor! No, I didn't make her give me a peer-reviewed scientific supporting document. But I trust her because she has a load of degree's and she's old like me and she sees thousands of patients. She has experience.
Doctors have a TERRIBLE track record for staying up on current nutrition science. If you want legitimate advice, consult a registered dietitian. They would be a much better source for accurate information. If you need a referral to get your knee replaced, go see your doctor...
Yes. But they see that over 30 % of their patients are obese. They know what they recommend is not working for most people. They just say eat less, move more and take this X pill. And are registered dieticians following recommended government nutritional guidance successful? No, they are not. Because of compliance. Have you been to one? Or are you one? If so then you know most obese people cannot follow the low-calorie restricted diet they recommend. I know I was absolutely miserable and thought about food constantly.7 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Keto has not been proven to be any better for long term weight management adherence than any of the other plans out there. So you can include keto followers in your 1 out of 100 stat.
Actually, it has. Go back and find where we discussed this already. Thanks15 -
And one other thing. Many people here say, oh I lost x and kept it off using X. That's great! I am so glad you could do that. Most people cannot do it. Plagued by obesity, my doctor wanted me to take some new medicine. I said no, I'll lose weight. She said most people cannot do it. I asked how many do. She said about 1 out of 100. So for the obese who have failed with every other method over and over again, keto is worth a shot! It's awesome for fat people who want to be skinny and love food.
Keto has not been proven to be any better for long term weight management adherence than any of the other plans out there. So you can include keto followers in your 1 out of 100 stat.
Actually, it has. Go back and find where we discussed this already. Thanks
Just because it may have been 'discussed' doesn't automatically make it factual. That would be the same as saying, "It's true because I said so."
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