KETO or ketogenic Diet? Has it worked for you?

pie chart showing the typical American diet compared to the Keto diet. credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Ketogenic_diets_pie.svg
@fec139 (810)
United States
May 2, 2019 9:04pm CST
The Keto or Ketogenic diet is revamped for a new millennium. It started with Dr Atkins in the 1990s and now it is more modern. Basically, the ketogenic diet is good for quick weight loss, but you can't stay on it forever. It's a diet low in carbohydrates and high in good fats and lean proteinin. I did it and lost 20 pounds in a month but gained most of it back when I went off of it, even though I still ate healthy foods. What about you? Have you tried "going Keto?". Did you lose weight and if you did, did you keep the weight off?
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@Tampa_girl7 (50528)
• United States
31 Jul 19
I'm doing Keto now.
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@fec139 (810)
• United States
3 Aug 19
I did keto with the JJVirgin plan. I lost 20 lbs pretty quickly but then I gained it back because you can't stay on keto for too long -- not only is it unhealthy to do so, but it's too deprivational.
@Tampa_girl7 (50528)
• United States
3 Aug 19
@fec139 I won't stay on Keto all of the time. This time around I've been on it for three weeks, but I always try and stay low carb, because I'm a diabetic and want to stay medication free.
@rebelann (112969)
• El Paso, Texas
3 May 19
I've heard about both those diets but I don't like fads. I prefer to choose healthy foods to eat and maintain a balanced diet with fruits, veggies, fish and meat. I'm not losing weight but then I'm not gaining either and it's been that way since I retired.
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• United States
31 Jul 19
It made me very very sick I had to go back to eating carbs I was not able for it. I did lose weight but to my detriment.
@fec139 (810)
• United States
3 Aug 19
I lost 20 pounds on it but you can't stay on it very long. And yes, you can get very sick. I'm happy you gave it up and are eeling better now.
@rakski (126067)
• Philippines
3 May 19
no. I have not tried it
@fec139 (810)
• United States
3 Aug 19
be careful if you do.
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