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mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

You both are correct, depending on the context. The first user’s point is correct when it comes to losing weight. You can’t just lose belly fat by doing a bunch of situps.

Funny enough, you actually can target losing belly fat to a degree with diet. Both alcohol and fructose are broken down via the Krebs cycle, and the fat that is the output is deposited in between (and inside of) the organs in your gut. Cutting out alcohol, fructose, and sucrose (which is glucose + fructose) will stop adding fat there. In addition, ketosis tends to cause visceral fat to be broken down for energy more than subcutaneous fat, so that can be used to target visceral fat.

Also, getting rid of visceral fat is a very good idea. Subcutaneous fat doesn’t have much of a negative effect on health unless there is a lot of it, while visceral fat can lead to organ problems like fatty liver disease.

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Valmond@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Ah yeah that explains it, thanks! And also IMO completely correct. And I didn’t know about keto burning belly fat better (alcohol belly is a well known result though).

And double yeah, you don’t want fat lining your internal organs, that’s a major health hazard.

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- mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  
  And I didn’t know about keto burning belly fat better
  
  FWIW, it’s most prominent on fat that’s already specifically in the liver, since the liver is the organ that converts fats into ketones. And it’s specifically visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat on the belly is the same as everywhere elae
  
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  - Valmond@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    So me stopping drinking and going keto-ish diet is a double bonus?
    
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    rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    I think the double bonus will vary based on how “keto-ish” you go; you will still need to enter and maintain ketosis!
    
    I “tried” keto for ages but kept giving myself little treats (and vodka) which kept me out of ketosis… Still lost weight, but it wasn’t really keto 😂
    
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    mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    Kinda. Not drinking stops the problem from getting worse, keto will help fix it.
    
    Also, you would need to do full keto to get the bonus. Otherwise you won’t be going into ketosis. Only having a low-carb diet wouldn’t be significantly different from basic calorie restriction.
    
    Also, you still need to exercise and restrict calories to lose weight on keto. For weight loss, it mainly makes the process easier; if you eat more than you burn you still won’t lose weight. I like it, it’s a useful tool, but it’s not magic.
    
    Some extra bits of advice in case you try keto:
    
    Take elecrolyte supplements, especially magnesium to avoid the “keto-flu”. There aren’t many people who can get away with not taking any
    
    You’ll likely lose 10-12lb in the first week or two. That’s mainly water weight that you’ll gain back after going off the diet. The typical sustained weight loss is 2lb per week.
    
    Eat a balanced diet of real food. As in, eat a mix of unprocessed meat and vegetables. Don’t just eat nonstop jerky and “keto certified” cookies and ice cream. Make your own food from scratch as much as you realistically can.
    
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