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Says who? I did very strict Paleo and didn't find it that difficult. Remember the saying "abs are made in the kitchen". Working out is fine and good, but if yo

• crispyambulance 10y ago
  If by "keto" we're talking about "ketogenic diet" that's means the body has fundamentally changed its metabolism away from using glucose and instead uses ketones for energy. That's what ketosis actually is. Getting to this state and maintaining it is far harder than, say, paleo or mere "low carb". I don't have anything against any diet, just saying that ketosis isn't necessarily an easy alternative, it is an extreme practice. Most folks can do just fine with a bit of moderation in eating and regular exercise over the long-term (by long-term, I mean forever).
  • DrScump 10y ago
    instead uses ketones for energy Mostly free fatty acids, actually; also ketone bodies. Some organs require glucose, which can be made from protein via gluconeogenesis.
• eecks 10y ago
  "abs are made in the kitchen" is a silly thing to say. If people just follow it blindly they will be disappointed