Three dietitians give their advice on maintaining most of the weight loss after keto.
Recently it’s become a popular weight-loss diet.
Maintaining weight loss after any diet can be difficult, especially one where you lose weight fast.
The problem is, says Sleymann, “The eating habits are unsustainable and too difficult to do.
This leads to [people] falling back to their old eating habits and regaining the weight.”
This is a totally normal response your body will have after any restrictive diet.
After being deprived of energy, your body will work hard to replenish its stores.
Not to mention, they take the pleasure out of eating and overcomplicate things, she says.
Jethwa’s recommendation is: “Find exercise you enjoy!
It’s also important to make changes to your diet slowly.
If cravings do come up, honor them!”
This includes all forms of carbs, from ice cream to pasta!
And moderation also means not relying on fat and animal proteins to fuel your diet.
“Listen to hunger cues and acknowledge themeat when you feel hungry.”
What about the “Cyclical Keto” method?
Most of her clients eat closer to the upper range while doing keto.
The higher carb days are about 100g carbs.
This usually looks like having a serving of carb, fruit and dessert," she says.
There are healthier way to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.
What to Do If Your Weight Creeps Up
Start tracking your food again, dietitians recommend.
Let go of guilt around all foods and allow yourself to enjoy what you crave in moderation.
Everyone’s lifestyle and relationship with food is different.
