I did this and lost 18% of my body weight (BMI 36 to 29) after reading Gary Taubes. It works. The resulting blood chemistry worried my doctor.
Worse, it’s excruciatingly boring. The 60th serving of fatty steak is no longer delicious. I lusted for a crouton. Even onions are a cheat in a glycemic load regime.
When I was single, strategies like having no sugar, alcohol, or refined carbs in the house were practical, but living with a family and especially with young kids, they really aren’t.
I regained it all and more. I’ve made follow-on efforts and had several +/- 30lb swings.
I started tirzepatide three months ago. I echo what others have said above: I never understood satiety before this. Keeping keto takes excruciating willpower in comparison. I now know what it feels like to eat 3/4 of a normal dinner with balanced macros and not think about food till lunchtime the next day.
There’s a big difference between maintaining constant vigilance against desire and having none.
> There’s a big difference between maintaining constant vigilance against desire and having none.
This is exactly the case I make for fasting to those who ask why I like it. Nothing to count. It's super effective, much easier than people assume, and very quick. Also gives you a ton of energy and focus.
Worse, it’s excruciatingly boring. The 60th serving of fatty steak is no longer delicious. I lusted for a crouton. Even onions are a cheat in a glycemic load regime.
When I was single, strategies like having no sugar, alcohol, or refined carbs in the house were practical, but living with a family and especially with young kids, they really aren’t.
I regained it all and more. I’ve made follow-on efforts and had several +/- 30lb swings.
I started tirzepatide three months ago. I echo what others have said above: I never understood satiety before this. Keeping keto takes excruciating willpower in comparison. I now know what it feels like to eat 3/4 of a normal dinner with balanced macros and not think about food till lunchtime the next day.
There’s a big difference between maintaining constant vigilance against desire and having none.