To start, I have never been comfortable in sharing my weight loss journey. I have always felt that my weight loss goal is nothing compared to most of the people struggling with weight. I always thought that I do not have any authority to whinge about my weight but then I've read something that weight loss is not a 'numbers game', that it is not about how much you lost but … [Read more...] about My Keto and Intermittent Fasting Journey: Did It Work?
Nutrition and Diet
In this section you will learn more about the different diets and their benefits. This will include Keto, Atkins, Pale, etc and will give you more information and will give you options so that you will be able to choose what is more suitable for you.
All the diets that will be mentioned here have been proven to yield favourable results when it comes to weight loss and health benefits.
List of the Different Popular Diets:
- Ketogenic Diet
A low carb, high fat and moderate protein diet that has a massive following because of its health benefits and weight loss success stories. - Atkins Diet
A low carb, high fat and high protein diet that was popularised by the weight loss result it yields. - Low Carb Diet
Diets that consists of a low carbohydrate intake that will eventually induce Ketosis. - Paleo Diet
Modern adaptation of the diet of our pre-historic ancestors - Intermittent Fasting (IF)
An eating schedule or pattern that you follow that allows you to lower your insulin level and prevents insulin resistance. - Mayr Method
Eating plan that focuses on gut health and incorporating mindful eating as a holistic approach
Losing Weight doing Intermittent Fasting
Human body will only be in two states : Fed or Fasted state. What happens in Fed State? During the fed state, insulin goes up because we are ingesting more food. Since insulin is the fat storage hormone, it will tell your body to store more body fat or glycogen (stored form of glucose). When you eat, insulin will be produced because it will be needed to utilise all the … [Read more...] about Losing Weight doing Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting and Keto Combination
Everybody must have heard of Intermittent Fasting and Ketogenic Diet as they are the ones that have been trending in the health and fitness community. Most have raved about the effectiveness when these two are combined and you will hear a lot of success stories documenting their IF and Keto journey. There will be many questions especially if you are new to this. Is it … [Read more...] about Intermittent Fasting and Keto Combination
Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain
Insulin is known as the fat storage hormone. It helps dispose blood sugar from the blood circulation into the cells where it can be used as a form of energy. When we eat foods rich in carbohydrates, this will be broken down into glucose or blood sugar, and will accumulate in our blood stream. If there is an increase level of sugar in our body, it sends a signal to the brain … [Read more...] about Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain
How to Avoid Keto Flu?
Keto is a popular diet with very good reasons. It is sustainable, easy and filled with delicious food to choose from. It has been studied that Ketogenic diet can reverse metabolic syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes, improve skin conditions and enhances mental performance. People will be excited to start their keto journey but will be turned off once they experience keto flu. This … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Keto Flu?