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I state? That was a direct quote from the paper, hence the " " (but you read it right ;) Sometimes, when having a robust discussion, in good faith, 'backpedaling' is necessary. We all mis-speak from time-to-time. My characterization of PSU as "anti-keto" was unfair. I made some assumptions about his/her perspective based…

Dude, it appears as though you're extrapolating here. Your presupposing I was using that paper to support keto. That is false. I was using it to argue that chronic overconsumption of carbs leads to insulin resistance, which was the point in dispute. That paper has nothing to do with keto. Unfortunately, you make a false…

Oops, that was a mistype! 50% is what I meant. 45-65% is what is recommended by the Canadian food guide, for example.

Perfect, based on this and other comments, I agree. Just finishing up a solid cardio session now! I'll update everyone when I get to 15% BF. Any thoughts on how to confirm this? (I have a pretty wide frame (i.e. Shoulders) so sometimes I think the targets are not quite on the mark in terms of weight.)

Which part of my comment, specifically, gave you that impression?

#1 I actually think we are saying the same thing here. My keto WOE is a means to loose weight quickly and to restore the out of whack insulin insensitivity in my body. My planned transition to a Mediterranean diet, with fruit (fiber), milk, fish, yogurt, whole grain carbs, tomatoes, etc. will happen when I'm close to my…

*keto related

I want to take a little while to internalize all of these excellent points, but in the meantime please allow me to apologize. I reread my earlier comment and clearly it was an overly emotional response. I picked up on what I noticed was some pushback on some of my earlier kept-related comments, and my response lacked to…

1. I'm not saying all carbs are bad, just the overconsumption of refined and simple starches in the American diet are causing chronic insulin production and chronic inflammation. 2. It isn't me saying it, not my field of research, but other groups like the BMJ paper I cited. 3. These systems are very complicated and so…

Same here. Based on an extensive anti-Keto post history, I suggest taking psuLemon's opinion with a grain of salt. Recent studies I've read have confirmed muscle gain on ketogenic diet, albeit in mice. Still, it shows it is possible.

Your last sentence is correct, but you also underestimate the role that carbs play. It is becoming clear now from the science that "replacing refined carbohydrates with healthy high fat foods" will lead to health improvements. Sorry that you have an anti-keto perspective. If you'd like to read the literature:…

Prevention is different than treatment. I don't think you can say "you don't reduce cancer risk by eliminating carbs" but it is safe to say that there is currently a paucity of evidence. However, inferences can be made. On a typical, obesity causing American diet, overconsumption of carbs leads to chronic insulin…

Hmm, good advice here @psuLemon and @ent3rsandman . Thanks. Fasting for me is not solely for fitness reasons, but I can increase caloric intake on those days via vegan diet if needed to support recovery. Thanks for the advice. (BTW, I don't mind overthinking things :) I do it for a living.

PS Chronic insulin levels are connected to leptin, cortisol (stress), hunger cues and inflammation leading to cardiovascular disease. These are related but independent from how much you weight or what you look like. They are more directly related to healthy eating habits of reasonable carbs (mostly fiber), fat (which…

Last spring, I couldn't pass a Wendy's (fast food joint) without going through the drive thru. I had Egg McMuffins pretty much every morning. The hunger cues for me were just too much, my body telling me it needed the carbs, salt and fat. A game changer for me (and I really do mean it, not hyperbole) was that I went on a…

I had good luck with ketogenic diet. I started at 245 lbs and my blood pressure was 150 / 110 (on a beta blocker, which I take for migraines, but still...). Now I weigh 199 lbs and my BP is ~125/80 consistently. It's tracked my weight pretty well though...

Totally get the whole "sitting at a desk" thing! Like some have already said, add some cardio and/or strength training to each day! Good luck, you are totally capable of reaching your goals with a little hard work!

I can't say this is my area of expertise, and I believe it is currently a controversial subject, but the Keto diet is not as antithetical as popular belief would suggest with respect to muscle maintenance and growth. You will see an initial reduction in muscle mass from the loss of glycogen and accompanying water. However,…

Ha yes, after I wrote that I thought it didn't read exactly how I intended. I simply meant "fad" as in popular, but I agree, it isn't going anyware. Perhaps I should have said, even though it is extremely popular right now (especially in the Silicon Valley, 'biohacking' scene) it isn't based on 'junk science' like many…

That's my goal. I'm hoping that I will slowly add in whole grain, healthy carbs and combined with self-discipline and continued activity levels in the gym (I have a desk job), I'll reach a new, health equilibrium. I totally get the whole issue around mastering a new way of eating. My wife and I take turns cooking for our…

Well, personally speaking, the ketogenic diet has removed my hunger cues (caused by overproduction of insulin) and has given me motivation to continue, which some will refer to pejoratively as "the diet honeymoon" but lets remember, we have actual honeymoons for a reason -- to get marriage off on a strong foot, emotionally…

I'd argue that you probably just need a good "exit strategy", like transitioning to a Mediterranean diet. Water weight will return, because initial weight loss from keto is due to compartment shifts in water from the hypertonic effect of sugar, but there is no reason why body fat weight gain should occur if you properly…

Good luck! I have been doing keto plus 5:2 IF since July and have lost about 25 lbs so far! I do the IF twice a week but for 24 hours. Keto makes it much easier since hunger goes away. And KetoPhillip is right, first 3 days are hardest, but once you see results, it gets much easier!