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Warning: unpopular opinion here. Long term low carb dieting and ketosis is not without risk. Yes, you will see weight loss, but what about other health markers?

Warning: unpopular opinion here. Long term low carb dieting and ketosis is not without risk. Yes, you will see weight loss, but what about other health markers? Check out some of the information here: http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/low-carb-diets/ http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/low-carb-diets/ What has worked for me was a plant based diet without added oil and processed foods: https://medium.com/@borkdude/tl-dr-of-my-long-term-weight-loss-and-maintenance-success-49cb43f62a1a https://medium.com/@borkdude/tl-dr-of-my-long-term-weight-lo... Been doing that for five years now. Never hungry, still happy with it.

erikb 10y ago
Can you give a short overview of what you are eating and why? Just plants? Also including nuts? What about eggs? If you go full vegan it's not without risk either, you know.
- Borkdude 10y ago
  Sure. My diet looks like this for example: - Breakfast: oatmeal with fruit - Lunch: rice and beans with vegetables (cooked or raw) - Dinner: mashed potatoes with carrots and onions or whole wheat pasta with tomatoes and spinach, etc. Snacks: fruits (usually bananas and tangerines because they are so portable), dried fruits, unsalted/unroasted nuts Condiments: all herbs, spices, salt (limited), nuts, seeds. No oil. I'm aware of the risk of an all plant based diet. The main risks is B12 deficiency which is easily solved by taking a little pill one or few times a week. Excellent explanation of why both approaches (high fat or high carb) may work: https://www.facebook.com/drgarth/posts/1213478802006359 https://www.facebook.com/drgarth/posts/1213478802006359 Lecture about high carb vs high fat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY http://www.forksoverknives.com http://www.forksoverknives.com is an excellent resource to get started on this plan, including a documentary and recipes.
khattam 10y ago
If you malnourish your body so much so that it loses the ability to store any fat, it is possible to lose weight. However, it is the unhealthiest option there is.
splintercell 10y ago
For once I want someone who isn't morally opposed to eating animals tell me that low carb diets are bad. Vegans and animal lovers don't like low-carb-high-fat diets because it requires eating a lot of animals, so I find it hard to trust them.
- Borkdude 10y ago
  OK, then watch this lecture by Denise Minger. She is known within paleo circles and is pretty unbiased when it comes to eating animal foods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY

erikb 10y ago

Can you give a short overview of what you are eating and why? Just plants? Also including nuts? What about eggs? If you go full vegan it's not without risk either, you know.

Borkdude 10y ago
Sure. My diet looks like this for example: - Breakfast: oatmeal with fruit - Lunch: rice and beans with vegetables (cooked or raw) - Dinner: mashed potatoes with carrots and onions or whole wheat pasta with tomatoes and spinach, etc. Snacks: fruits (usually bananas and tangerines because they are so portable), dried fruits, unsalted/unroasted nuts Condiments: all herbs, spices, salt (limited), nuts, seeds. No oil. I'm aware of the risk of an all plant based diet. The main risks is B12 deficiency which is easily solved by taking a little pill one or few times a week. Excellent explanation of why both approaches (high fat or high carb) may work: https://www.facebook.com/drgarth/posts/1213478802006359 https://www.facebook.com/drgarth/posts/1213478802006359 Lecture about high carb vs high fat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY http://www.forksoverknives.com http://www.forksoverknives.com is an excellent resource to get started on this plan, including a documentary and recipes.

khattam 10y ago

If you malnourish your body so much so that it loses the ability to store any fat, it is possible to lose weight. However, it is the unhealthiest option there is.

splintercell 10y ago

For once I want someone who isn't morally opposed to eating animals tell me that low carb diets are bad. Vegans and animal lovers don't like low-carb-high-fat diets because it requires eating a lot of animals, so I find it hard to trust them.

Borkdude 10y ago
OK, then watch this lecture by Denise Minger. She is known within paleo circles and is pretty unbiased when it comes to eating animal foods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfK27B_qZY