Velocirapture

So much of jealous right now.

mcafiero

Yesterday was exactly 4 months to the day of following a strict ketogenic diet. I put myself on heavy caloric deficit, eating just 1500 calories per day, but with some mild snacking, truthfully it was probably more like 1700-1800 most days - cream in my coffee, underestimating the caloric content of nuts, etc). I lost 30 lbs and I can still squat almost as much as when I started. Power to weight ratio went through the roof. Diet was 70% fat, 25% protein, 5% carbs. Supplements included creatine and leucine (and whey protein after resistance training only). Oh and I was prediabetic when I started. I'm not anymore.

Dr. knew what I was up to the entire time. Can't say he approved or disapproved but he was pleasantly surprised to see my results at my 3 month follow up.

mcafiero

Keto only seems extreme to those who are used to eating carbs all day long. It was extreme for me, too, for the first few weeks as I adapted. 4 months later, the typical American diet seems horrifically extreme. And Keto doesn't focus on "one food group", unless you are lumping vegetables, ample amounts of protein (although less than what most people assume), and healthy fats into a single food group. (?)