What does everyone think of a ketogenic diet? I have been on it about a month and half and have lost about 8lbs. I feel I am losing fat only, as I have gained strength and have never felt better in the gym.
Ketogenic diet is primarily used to try and control recurring epileptic seizures. It is not so much a diet, but a life style. Works by making the body burn fat, but how long can you stick with it? Big with the body builders before a competition, but even they don't stick with it long term.
Before I left for SHOT (January 12) I was 230. I'm sure I put on a few at the Las Vegas buffets, but 230 was the last time I weighed myself before going ketogenic.
This morning I was 202.4. The first fifteen came off pretty danged fast, and then slow-but-steady I continue to trim down.
I have re-introduced limited amounts of high-quality carbs (brown rice), but at this point, I want to see 199 and then experiment with how many good carbs I can eat and maintain 200-ish.
Ankle surgery last summer really affected my mobility and limited my hunting season, and I put on some pounds! I am gearing up for a great summer and fall this year, and the weight came off MUCH faster than I anticipated going ketogenic (Atkins).
Ketogenic works for me.
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