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I started on the Keto diet and lost 27 kg in 3 months!!

Keto or the ketogenic diet have been touted as a detox, or a reset button for the body and as a quick fix means of weight loss in as little as 21 days. You can lose weight by replacing the bodys typical go-to energy source carbs with fats. That means if you are on keto, you can start gorging on fatty foods like pork belly, bacon, cheese, eggs and lots of eggs!

If that sounds too good to be true, thats because, well, it just might be. By depleting the body of carbohydrates, which are its primary source of energy, you can force the body into a fat burning mode, thereby maximizing weight loss. That means you body starts to become like a fat burning furnace!

When you consume foods that contain carbohydrates, the body converts those carbohydrates into glucose, or blood sugar, which it then uses for energy. Unused glucose will be turned to stored fat for fuel which is the common underlying reason why (sedentary) people start to develop belly fat, obesity and diabetes.

Many celebrities have sworn by keto and its hardly surprising considering their amazing body transformation. Basketball superstar LeBron James followed for 67 days in 2014 to stellar results, namely a seriously ripped midsection and, you know, his third NBA Championship ring.

So question is how do you start on keto and maintain this diet succesfully?

The keto diet is an eating plan that consists of a very low-carb, high-fat diet, i.e. 80 percent fat, 15 percent protein and little to no carbohydrates. Staples of the keto diet are fish, meat, eggs, dairy, oils, and green vegetables. Pasta, rice and other grains, potatoes, and fruits are strictly prohibited.

When the body cant draw energy from carbohydrates either because theyve been cut out of the diet or because a person hasnt eaten for a long time it looks for other forms of energy. The keto diet deliberately places the body in a state of ketosis, where fat is released from cells and turned into ketones, the bodys plan B for energy production. Hence over time, you will start burning off stored fat very fast.

Ketosis is a normal physiological process. Theres nothing dangerous about it. Its just that this particular eating style is keeping your body in that state all the time a fat burning state.

In real terms, low carb means anything between 30 and 50 grams of carbs a day. So you can binge freely on meat, poultry, and seafood, especially fatty fish like salmon and sardines. Eggs, cheese, butter, cream, and other full-fat dairy are also permitted on keto.

What cant I eat?

Bread, pasta, grains, and starches. Sugar in any form. Beans and legumes. Starchy vegetables like corn, carrots, and peas. Potatoes and other root vegetables. Processed foods in general. Alcohol. And most fruits.

Whats the takeaway?

If your goal is to lose weight, youve done your research on what and how much to eat or are working with a nutritionist, AND youre able to stick to the diet, youll probably lose the weight.

For more information, visit me on Instagram at @thefatty__

About Shannon Quek: Singapores number 1 Keto Influencer (Instagram: @thefatty__) who lost 27kg in 3 months on Keto diet.

Shannon spent most of his life overweight. He was obese as a child, and before starting on a Keto diet, Shannon weighed in at 95 kgs. Through pure grit and determination, Shannon has achieved an incredible weight loss from 95 kgs to 68 kgs in just 3 months with Keto and regular exercise.

Shannon is also a double PhD holder in Marketing and Organisational Leadership, and has coached and given lectures and trainings in schools and corporations alike.

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What Is the Keto Diet and How Does It Work? - Elemental

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