Singularity Posted May 30, 2002 Posted May 30, 2002 Ketosis has become synonymous with low-carb diets. However, that is not necessarily the case. Yes the body needs carbs every day to function. However, the amount has been cited as 300, 150, 100, and 50 grams. Truth is, it depends on person and weight. I have been eating low-carb for a while, but I have never gone into ketosis. You don't have to go into ketosis to be low-carb. Also, for me, it's not a "diet," it's a habit of eating. I don't drink soda anymore, I don't eat as much candy anymore. That significantly dropped my carbohydrate intake. I've changed some other things too, eating more protein and stuff like that. I'm to the point now where I only eat around 150g per day. I feel more energetic, as well as look and feel healthier overall. Of course I train too in order to supplement it. I just think too many people hear low-carb and think that they have to completely eliminate carbohydrates. Actually, there are several approaches. The best way of eating for each person is as unique as every individual. Nobody is wrong, everything just has to be looked at in context. Dave
rabid hamster Posted May 31, 2002 Author Posted May 31, 2002 Thank you all for replies everyone. I think I will much rather eat healthy and exercise a lot then take risks, ketosis would be my last choice, since I'm not too sure if it's 100 percent safe. I'll do my research, like Jack said, but as for now, eating healthy and exercising sounds better. It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye.
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