I`m reading this book called The Obesity Code (James Fung) recommended by my physician. It`s really eye-opening for me. It gives a lot of the historical context of dieting and the results of various clinical trials in dieting.
Lowering your daily caloric intake results in a decrease in basal energy expenditure. It also increases hunger hormones. It`s counter-productive. It seems that keeping adequate caloric intake but decreasing insulin levels (by decreased carbs) is key to burning fat and lowering weight.
I`m about halfway done but I think it`s going to change a lot for me. Yeah I`m going "keto" but I`ve also been calorie restricting. It`s not going to work. I won`t exercise enough to lose the weight either. I will have to increase protein and fat and maintain low carbs. Exercise will just be to get me more fit, which I need anyway.
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