Is there a healthy way to lose 30 pounds quickly?

[Anonymous]

I was injured in a car accident and put on 30 pounds during the recovery period. I used to go to the gym three times a week and now am not allowed exercise. The extra weight is uncomfortable because I don't get around as easily. I've modified my diet (low carbs, lots of veggies, etc.) but I'm not sure how to replace the three days a week at the gym. Does anyone have advice?

[DasVoz]

The ketogenic diet is the quickest way to lose weight based on diet alone. Cutting carbohydrates down to 20g or less per day will reduce excess water weight, lower appetite, and lower triglycerides by keeping insulin low and mobilizing fatty acids so the liver converts them into ketones for energy.

The great part about this diet is you can shrink without doing much exercise. A study of the vegetarian variant of this diet showed impressive results.

Here's a guide to the vegetarian keto diet.
https://ketomotive.com/vegan-ketogenic-diet/

There is still information on that site for the omnivorous variant if you dig around.

[Asker]

Even whole wheat carbs? I've been avoiding white bread/rice/grains completely.

[DasVoz]

White carbs get a bad rap. There's a time and place for simple, refined carbs.

With this diet you're avoiding almost all carbs, getting them primarily from leafy green vegetables and other low-sugar, fibrous sources.

The goal is to keep blood sugar low and become "fat adapted". This is a VERY difficult balance and most people don't have the discipline to do it.

Yes, you avoid all grains, starches, and sugars. Serum glucose is a primary fuel source, and when you cut it out of your diet, your body burns fat. It takes serious discipline.

[Asker]

Aha, got it.