I'm 25 F. Was a long term keto dieter (over a year). I didn't lose a single ounce. In fact, over that nearly two year span, I gained over 40 pounds. I went from 125 to 175. At 5'6, it may seem confusing to some why I even started keto and carb reduction at 125 but it was for seizures, not weight loss. I however didn't expect to gradually gain over 40 pounds. I suspect it was difficult to properly measure the fatty foods/meals. Lack of satiety. Not to mention, bulletproof coffee and fat bombs to curb hunger (which it NEVER did).
I stopped in the middle of June after a reality check that keto is not my thing. Not to mention, my updated bloodwork at the time was showing low cortisol, low glucose, low insulin, low thyroid (especially T3), low blood pressure (despite me salting the heck out of everything). Low EVERYTHING! I also was chronically constipated despite all the fibrous greens and I was getting. I felt like death and could barely function. Had to be hospitalized a few times too either because dangerously low blood sugar, fainting, seizing, fecal impaction, etc.
TL;DR That's when I stopped dieting and basically began eating anything I want in moderate portions. This includes foods like ice cream (Ben & Jerry's), sushi, chips, etc (in addition to some healthy foods). I've lost 37 pounds since the middle of June and am down to 138! Additionally, my most recent bloodwork shows improvement in cortisol, glucose, and thyroid levels. This is without treatment. And my bowels have completely went normal on their own, despite me eating even LESS fiber than when I was strict dieting. My lesson: everything in moderation. Dieting stressed the hell out of my body. Just wanted to share 😊
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