12 Keto Diet Before and After Weight Loss Transformations
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You've probably heard all about the ketogenic diet (or, more simply, "keto") by now. Lebron James had a stint with the diet. Same with Tim Tebow and the Jersey Shore guys.
And so you've also probably heard that a keto diet is high-fat and that, depending on what keto plan you follow, you'll be eating 60 to 80 percent of your daily total calories from fat. Keto is a moderate-protein program, where the nutrient takes up about 20 percent of your daily calories. And, finally, keto is ultra-low carb; dietary prescriptions dictate to keep your carbohydrates low at 20 to 30 grams of carbs a day.
The name of the diet comes from the state of ketosis. A very-low-calorie diet can deplete your brain of glucose, which is its main and preferred fuel source. Because your body needs fuel to function, your brain will tap its reserve of ketones, compounds the liver creates from fat when blood insulin is low. This process is known as ketosis: It’s like when a hybrid car runs out of gas and reverts to pure electricity.
It's a difficult diet, for sure, which is why a ketogenic diet is extremely challenging to maintain long-term. But that said, real people have undergone dramatic weight-loss transformations due to the ketogenic diet. If you're looking for inspiration to start your weight loss journey, or just looking for some proof that a keto diet can work, here's a round-up of 12 incredible before-and-after keto diet transformations.
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