Originally Posted by Varius

Since you are cutting out sugars and carbs already, I say go full keto.

I just completed Week 7, lost 30 lbs so far and it's really easy to follow. It's also a muscle-sparing diet type.

Here is what I've learnt so far:

• Starvation mode is a myth, unless you starve yourself for more than 24-48 hours.
• Eating more frequently throughout the day does NOT boost your metabolism or have anything to do with fending off starvation mode.
• Drink 4L of water a day, more if you physically exert yourself
• Sodium causes bloating, but if you stop taking it for a few days, the bloating and water retention will stop and you'll see your accurate weight.
• Don't only eat egg whites; most of an egg's nutrition is found in the yellow part.
• Ketosis cannot induce Ketoacidosis, despite the similar names, without a pre-existing condition such as diabetes.
• If you eat a ton of fat but burn it off, there is no risk for clogged arteries, heart attacks, cholesterol problems and the rest of that BS (unless you have a pre-existing condition)
• Eating high fat and protein will make you feel much more full than "bad" types of carbs and/or sugar
• I like to eat 500 cals under my maintenance, but if you are trying to bulk up, eat 500-1000 over (depending on exercise level) and at least 1g - 1.5g protein per pound of lean body mass
• Humans DO NOT need carbs - ever. While carbs can be helpful at the right times, if you never ate another carb in your life, you would be able to survive.