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Jillian Michaels Doesn’t Advocate for Keto…Is She Right?
Last April, fitness expert Jillian Michaels authored a blog post called “The Truth About Keto.” In it, she makes several points that I would like to address. She does note that she will infuriate the “Keto community,” is willing to incur their wrath and outrage. I am neither infuriated or […]
Will I Regain Weight If I Stop the Keto Diet?
Weight regain after a diet is a valid concern. Most studies demonstrate weight recidivism (returning to near or at your previous weight) following a diet. This can lead to a yo-yo type effect with your weight. The key to defeating weight recidivism after dieting is the same for all diets […]
How Long Should I Stay On The Keto Diet and Can I Eat Carbs Again?
In this series, we defined the Keto diet as a low-carbohydrate, high fat, and adequate protein diet. We discussed how this method of eating puts you into a persistent state of ketolysis, using breakdown products of your consumed and stored fat as energy. So how long can you stay on […]
Risks and Side-Effects of the Keto Diet
In the last two weeks, we discussed the definition of a ketosis, or Keto, diet. In short, it is a low-carbohydrate, adequate protein diet that relies on both consumed fats, and stored fats, for energy use. As with any diet, it is important to discuss it with your physician prior […]