Sat, Sep-07-02, 04:16
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Don't dream it be it
Posts: 5,748
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Plan: Low Carb
Stats: 292.4/238.4/165
BF:
Progress: 42%
Location: Maine
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Re: Ketosis & SLim Forever
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Originally posted by Carly4282
Another question......
Im on induction, and find it hard to resist the occasional no carb chocolate or caramel chew...I Know Im not supposed to eat these on induction, but if I saty under 20 carbs..does it matter?
I know its supposed to increase my cravings...that i can handle..but what about slowing weight loss?
thanks!
carly
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Can you handle increased cravings? I find that it's a lot easier to say no to all "treats" for a short while and then get over the cravings than it is to treat here and there and always have that craving talking in the background. Try a clean induction for 2 weeks with no treats or bars. Eat what is natural, what your ancestors had to choose from. It makes a big difference in long term success, I believe.
Your other question about ketosis...it is well known in all medical books and studies that the preferred fuel for the brain and other organs is ketones, which are used more efficiently. Some people's explaination of the warnings about ketosis come from their misunderstanding and confusion with diabetic ketoacidosis. (sp?) That, I believe is when there is such a high level of sugar in the blood and not enough insulin to knock it down that the body breaks down muscle to burn because it can't use the sugar without insulin. The breaking down of muscles creates ketones to use. In regular ketosis, there is not an excess of sugar in our bodies, and what little there is can be handled easily by our own insulin, hence our ketones come from burning stored fat and not muscle.
At least that's my understanding of how it works.
Beth
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