Which diet do you think would be easier?

[Flower7]

Right now, I’m trying to do 1500 calories a day or less, but it hasn’t been working out very well. I keep going over.

So I’m thinking about switching to the keto diet (no sugar, starch or bread). Hopefully then, I wouldn’t be so hungry all the time, though the food choices are very limited.

Which one do you think would be easiest to stick to?

Low Calorie

Keto

[GreenLanternI0I]

When it comes to diet, formula is very simple and super basic. Regardless if you are trying to lose weight or gain weight. If you are not suffering, meaning you don't feel hungry/starving all day long, you won't lose any weight anytime soon, because you are not allowing your body to eat itself (literally) and to get to that point, you have to have nothing or bare minimum in your stomach. Same goes for opposite, If you don't feel very full, where you are only 7 spoons away from vomiting, you will not gain weight/muscles. That is is very basic explanation, of course you also have to lose energy by walking. so you can not only lose your weight proportionately, but also tone your body at the same time.

[Guy13]

No carbs, plant/animal proteins, lots of cardio even spurts of HIIT, lots of house yard and walking stairs work, and 1900 calories with 400 calorie exercise reduction daily.

[Flower7]

I love the part about being able to eat a bit more calories as long as they are removed by exercise later.

[Guy13]

EXERCISE required and rowing is good one too... if you can not swim. It is not difficult as long as there is plenty of water. No sitting on the couch when home. weeds, mow, walk stairs, kitchen bath, polish antiques, and regular house things. The KEY is... if you are not sitting at home but moving the Metabolism burns in sleeping state. 7 hours of sleep mandatory and that's where the "pudge" around abdominal muscles is burned off.

[Flower7]

Great advice, thanks!

[Guy13]

You are very welcome, “Blossoming Flower”. Spring and buttercups/tulips are around the corner. 🌺

[Flower7]

💐 💐 💐

[Rosexøxø]

My mother has tried- in the past- Keto, and seemed to remain more dedicated to the Keto diet, than low calorie.

I think Keto is better, as well, because if I’m not mistaken, it helps the body get the metabolism to burn up the content more easily, than with non-keto foods.

I’m sure MCT Oil is part of Keto? But it’s a good oil that helps the metabolism, and such.

I think keto helps eliminate the intake of ‘super sugars,’ and in that being said, it means a person is truly getting the nutrients they need. For the day.

Sugar and caffeine aren’t reliable energy sources for daily living, as well.

Just cutting those out, helps make the difference in someone feeling alert, rejuvenated, and actually capable of taking on more tasks/ activities.

I’d recommend Keto, for sure. 💪

Granted, it’s not always the most flavorful, but it’s filling and somewhat meaningful? 🤔 Yeah 😂 Practical.

Low calorie won’t help stop the cravings.

Keto is very selective ☝️ and pinpoints what is good for the body, specifically, while leaving out the foods that will slow metabolism and boost cravings, and such.

Best to you!

[Rosexøxø]

Voted Keto and WOW it’s 50/50 on the poll 😂

[Flower7]

Hehe, 50/50 must mean this was a good question to ask! Though it means the poll by itself isn’t very helpful towards trying to make my decision!

I’m glad you know someone who’s tried both of these. It helps to have an example of someone who knows the pros and cons of both.

And yes, low calorie definitely leaves me with a lot of cravings!

[Flower7]

The poll is evenly split by girls and guys too, I see. That’s very unusual on this site!

[Rosexøxø]

Very interesting 🤔😂

I wish you all the best, truly!

[abc3643]

Consider drinking lots of mineral water and maybe add some powdered diet drink mix.

For instance, I drink a lot of Topo Chico and often I will spritz in some lemon juice or lime juice or pour the Topo Chico over lemon slices.

Basically, I am making a delicious no-calorie soda with extra minerals for nutrition. But, because it is water, it helps with the metabolism and, because it is bubbly, it is both more satisfying and fills you up.

Also, consider making a minced mirepoix. Eat it uncooked as a snack. It's sort of like a veggie platter but all mixed up. Practically no calories, but fills you up and is rather nutritious and savory.

A mirepoix is 50% (by weight) of onions, 25% carrots, 25% celery.

https://theforkedspoon.com/mirepoix/

[abc3643]

A pound - yes, a POUND - of mirepoix is about 150 calories.

[abc3643]

This guy has the response many people have including me although I was a bit more effusive after having my first one at Chipotle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AcY5bUHQ68

[abc3643]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6ppfIItPNo

[Flower7]

Wow, with that few calories, this is definitely a good idea for what to eat when I have the munchies.

[Apple_Cider]

You will lose weight like crazy on the Atkins diet, but if you love your carbs, then forget. I'm a meat eater, so I don't miss carbs all that much. But as a warning, if you restrict your carbs too much, you will get bad headaches. If that happens, you just turn up the dial a little bit on the carbs. This diet won't work for vegetarians. If you like meat and cheese and other fatty foods, then go for it. You don't count calories. Eat as much as you want. I have a friend that lost 50 pounds very quickly on the Atkins diet.

[Flower7]

Yes, I’ve heard of that. It seems very similar to the keto diet, but not as strict.

[Apple_Cider]

I don't know anything about the keto diet, but it would be hard to imagine a diet more strict than the Atkins diet. When I was on the Atkins diet, I remember looking at a tree and wondering what bark tastes like. lol True story. Even though I love bacon and eggs, some hash browns would be nice.

[Flower7]

The keto diet is no carbs AT ALL. And no sugar, not even fruit.

[Apple_Cider]

Screw that one! lol I heard that your kidneys could shut down if you go that far. I'm following a diet that's not geared towards weight loss, but you can still lose weight. Losing weight isn't the intent of the diet. It's basically a gluten free diet, but there are other rules and restrictions. This doctor is very fascinating, and I heard him talking on the radio. People would call in, and he would tell them what to eat. He said that there's no reason for people to get gray or white hair when they get older. It's all about eating the right things. Gluten isn't inherently bad, but it's like a sponge and sucks up all the vitamins and nutrients. He recommends a lot of vitamin and mineral supplements, and of course he sells them, but you can get them on your own.
So you can't wheat, barley or rye. So no pasta or bread. And this has to be a life choice, and not just for a few months.
But the good side is... all the meat you want, and he wants you to eat six eggs per day. You can eat rice all day long, and he recommends rice. All the fruits and veggies you want. He said cholesterol is your friend. (I always believed that to be true)
He said with the proper diet, he could cure you of diabetes and many other things. You're not allowed to fry in oil, but you can in real butter. You can't have processed meats, but I think that's because of all the crazy chemicals they put in it. I can give you the name to his website and app if you want.

[Flower7]

Sure, what’s the website? His methods definitely sound interesting.

[Apple_Cider]

I don't think we can post links, but just Google
Critical Health News

You can see his website or download the app. He said that he believes that people can live to be 150 years old, if they gave their body the tools to repair itself.

[Flower7]

Ok thanks!

[Apple_Cider]

Sure

[DJB72]

I've done both. As a diabetic I found the Atkins diet easiest. It's basically keto. I cheated a little bit by still having sugar - well, honey - in my tea but I lost the weight I needed to and was able to come off the diabetes meds for over a year.

Sugar is an addiction. Our bodies function better on fats and proteins but it takes a couple of months to break the cravings

[Flower7]

It’s amazing that it helped you to not need the medicines for a while. And yes, sugar is definitely addictive!

[DJB72]

I only started to need medication again after I stopped Atkins. It needs to be a lifestyle rather than a diet

[DarkCarousel]

I found Keto to be much easier than anything. BUT if you are eating Keto and then suddenly bring back carbs, you WILL gain weight easily. You have to commit to it.

[Flower7]

That’s good to know.

[LiamSawyer]

You have to be careful keeping your body in a state of ketosis for an extended period of time is very hard on your kidneys and can lead to premature kidney failure.

[DarkCarousel]

I disagree. My kidneys are functioning better with the help of keto and intermittent fasting because they’re not fighting so hard to break down carbohydrates.

[DarkCarousel]

I used the wrong terminology— kidneys are function better because the pancreas is not overworking to break down carbohydrates.

[LiamSawyer]

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group
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The Keto Diet: Helping You Lose Weight or Hurting Your Kidneys?

Weight loss can be a difficult journey. With all the diets, nutrition plans, and weight loss programs out there, it’s difficult to know what’s healthy and backed by science. The ketogenic (keto) diet has helped many Americans lose weight; however, it may also contribute to an increased decline in kidney function for those with kidney disease.

The Keto Diet is characterized by very low-carbohydrate, modest in protein meals that focus heavily on fat intake. The aim of this diet is to induce “Ketosis “which generates ketone bodies that serve as an energy source as opposed to glucose. Keto diets have been used in the past especially in children to reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures. These days it has been promoted for weight loss, diabetes management, and liver disease. Research has shown a beneficial effect in short term but the overall long-term effect on health is still unknown.

On the keto diet, your body’s primary source of energy comes from burning fat rather than carbohydrates. Meaning, you aren’t consuming the vegetables and fruit required in a more traditional diet. Eating more protein and animal fats generates more acid in the blood. Acidosis increases the risk of developing painful kidney stones by lowering urine pH lowering urinary citrate which is protective and increasing urinary calcium excretion.

[lalaloveee]

I gave up bread and sugar 5 years ago. Hard to get used to but not impossible

[Flower7]

I bet you lost SO much weight from that.

[OlderAndWiser]

I stay on a low carb diet, not for weight loss, but because I have a strong family history of diabetes and the keto diet is good at helping me to avoid it. After a few days, your cravings will disappear. You will get accustomed to the restrictions on food choices, and you are allowed a limited amount of carbs per day.

[Bricealan]

I try to avoid sugar, starch etc also, and have had some success with it I gave up alcohol, completely, and don't buy breads or other high carbohydrate foods.

[Guardian45]

I've heard good things about keto diets. Personally, I like Weight Watchers. I lost 30 lbs with them.

[Flower7]

Did you have to pay to join Weight Watchers? Or did you just use some of their ideas?

[Guardian45]

At first I paid, but later I used their ideas that I learned.

[NathanDavis]

balanced diets... plus, exercise

everything else is about consistency... from your options, I would go with less calories

[Danny_dan92]

Eat a balanced diet. It’s gonna be very difficult cutting out carbohydrates completely.




Rather, cut out processed sugars. Eat SOME carbs (for energy) but mainly eat fats and protein

[Static_In_The_Attic]

A Diet? What The Flock! I don’t need a diet I need an expansion.

[AngryCarl2]

Fad diets are all rubbish. The only way to lose weight is calorie control and exercise. Of course sugar and carbs do contain a lot of calories so that part does work.

[AmeerX]

Don't do Keto diet. Every person who did it in my knowledge was hospitalized or worst in one case died of kidney failure. Better be on the thicker side then risking having organ failure

[jamesgoldman]

I learnt that, what you consume doesn't matter as long as you burn the calories off

[pizzalovershouse]

My friend has been using go lo an notices it works a little at a time with no food major food cravings

[LaFerrari]

Worrying about diets cause stress, TRUST ME... Eat what you want and desire, go on hikes and long walks, live your life... life is short, worrying about weight and diets will cause mental health issues.

[Erin1986]

Effective exercise combined with a healthy diet will make you healthier.

[Iron_Man]

Check into the South Beach diet

[Iron_Man]

It’s really not good to starve yourself. And to feel weak and lightheaded. I believe in a lot of exercise but why can’t you just eat real clean?

[Flower7]

I eat pretty clean but the problem is that I eat way too much. I’m always hungry, constantly throughout the day and it’s hard to stop eating.

[Iron_Man]

That’s because you’re probably used to it also exercise it makes you more hungry

[Apple_Cider]

Suzanne Somers wrote a book on the South Beach diet, and I was skeptical, but it works, and you can eat as much as you want. The magic is to not combine carbs and meat and protein. So if you want spaghetti, then no meat balls. If you want a steak, then no potato or bread. But regardless if you choose the carb or meat meal, you can always have veggies. It works like a charm. Another secret is to eat fruit after the meal.

[Iron_Man]

@Apple_Cider sounds good 👍

[Dav1dTh0ma389]

I don't like either

[Flower7]

Me neither lol. I just can’t think of anything else to try. All diets suck.

[Dav1dTh0ma389]

That's because dieting alone doesn't solve it. You HAVE to work out

[Flower7]

I’ve been doing that also but my main issue is overeating. I really need to gain some control over that.

[Dav1dTh0ma389]

Ah, yeah. Best way to not over-eat, is to not eat after a certain time. Usually after you brush your teeth