Why keto is stupid

Glycogen is stored in the muscle to give it energy. And guess what, it comes from carbs. As an added catastrophe, think of all your favorite foods.

To me, you gotta be an elite bodybuilder. The real reason the keto diet works for weight loss is because of the reduction in calories. A multitude of studies support this. However, for a well-developed physique, lifting weights is mandatory.

The key to weight loss is through a sustainable diet that you can follow long-term. At the end of the day, all diets work for weight loss if you can sustain it and it puts you in a caloric deficit.

Weight loss comes down to cutting calories, not carbs. Blood sugar will go down. Insulin will be on point. Devoid of carbs, your body will reconstruct in such a way that Zeus will descend from parted clouds to congratulate you on your blood test results. I followed up about the keto flu. Healthline says it's actually carb withdrawal. I asked Craig how he recommends people cope with the social isolation brought on by hyper-specific dietary restrictions.

See, food is communal; grandparents cook traditional dishes for their families, friends opt to share a large pizza or pitcher of beer, and so on. This answer made me sad. Having lived in New York all of my life, I've seen loved ones fall victim to spontaneous gluten intolerance and restaurants run to their rescue with accommodating menus.

This is why I get annoyed. The last thing you need is a diet that is going to further fuck up your relationship with food. And you're right. Diets are largely psychological; there must be a big, sustainable answer to why am I dieting? And fear of dying is, obviously, a lifelong motivator.

During my private and group therapy sessions I learned a lot of information that would be beneficial to the average dieter. You can find all of these materials online.

I was taught about intuitive eating, which helped me break down my regimented eating schedule and lean into my natural inclination to seek variety of foods in order to reduce cravings. I asked James Fell if he had some practical advice on sustainable dieting. However, quality of diet affects quantity. A higher quality diet is more likely to be one that allows you to eat a lower quantity of calories and still be satisfied.

That being said, there are many different ways to find a high-quality diet. Extremism and restriction and cheat days and fast results and empty promises are sexy because they remove complexity from life and give us a false sense of control over our bodies and lives.

The keto fad will perish and be replaced by another miracle diet, and another and another, each with a different set of promises that are similar in that they are empty.

Believe me, there exist human beings without killer metabolisms that are still able to eat the foods they enjoy while maintaining a healthy weight. Skip to main content Eat. This browser does not support the video tag. Butter coffee, activate! Keto becomes the hot new "diet". The harsh reality of keto. Keto gurus and dietary heretics.

Life after keto. If you are struggling with disordered eating, please contact the National Eating Disorder Association helpline for guidance. Ruby Anderson made an email address for the hate mail she was warned about: hurtpeoplehurtpeople yahoo. Make Fun. Thrillist Serves. Enter your email address Subscribe. Once you reach ketosis, most cells will use ketone bodies to generate energy until we start eating carbohydrates again. The shift, from using circulating glucose to breaking down stored fat as a source of energy, usually happens over two to four days of eating fewer than 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrates per day.

Keep in mind that this is a highly individualized process, and some people need a more restricted diet to start producing enough ketones. Because it lacks carbohydrates, a ketogenic diet is rich in proteins and fats. It typically includes plenty of meats, eggs, processed meats, sausages, cheeses, fish, nuts, butter, oils, seeds, and fibrous vegetables. Because it is so restrictive, it is really hard to follow over the long run. One of the main criticisms of this diet is that many people tend to eat too much protein and poor-quality fats from processed foods, with very few fruits and vegetables.

Patients with kidney disease need to be cautious because this diet could worsen their condition. Additionally, some patients may feel a little tired in the beginning, while some may have bad breath, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and sleep problems. We have solid evidence showing that a ketogenic diet reduces seizures in children, sometimes as effectively as medication.

However, there are no human studies to support recommending ketosis to treat these conditions.