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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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      • Valmond@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        😁 wine here, but now I’m going full zen mode with good eating habits and some regular sport 🥵😁 will try 100% keto 🤓 too!

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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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      • Valmond@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        Thank you 💕 but I have already been through the keto flu a bunch of years ago, and I’m 100% commited now so let’s hope everything pans out well!

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