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A Certified Nutrition Specialist Shares 3 Reasons Why Most People Fail on the Keto Diet

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  1. avatar
    Theresa Salerno
    25 Oct, 2023 at 2:28 am

    I follow a keto diet, excluding the required amounts of daily fats. Under 20 carbs, and no sugar. I check. My blood each morning, and I am always in ketosis. While I do lose weight, and I know my body is changing size, I’m wondering if I would have better results if I added the fat, which I’m really not wanting to do. I’d...

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    Linelle Cunning
    9 Oct, 2023 at 1:44 am

    Want to try

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    Janet Engle
    5 Oct, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    I’m 69 and really need to lose weight!

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    mary bender
    19 Sep, 2023 at 4:19 am

    Need a plan!

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    Deborah Cypret
    18 Sep, 2023 at 11:24 am

    I am 71. I have had 3 TIAs. 2 knee replacements, back surgery & now have to go in to see if there is a blockage to my heart. I am 4’11” tall & weigh 145

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    Glenda Maupin
    7 Sep, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    I going to try my best.

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    Paulette Maclauchlan
    6 Sep, 2023 at 9:04 pm

    I’m 74yrs old and would like to lose 60lbs.

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    Donato
    7 Apr, 2023 at 3:18 am

    Very well written. Thank you DR. Quintero! I was reading high fat, medium protein and low carbs were key. I’ve plateaued. Will try less fat. Take good care Doc.

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    Katherine A Cahoon
    5 Mar, 2023 at 6:03 am

    I am interested in losing weight anyway I can! And if the keto diet works, then I am all for it!

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    Avery Neal
    23 Feb, 2023 at 6:30 pm

    Hi…I am restarting my journey back to my original ketos plan, is it OK to follow the old plan, it’s been 3 years since I have been away from it.

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    Bonnie Comar
    26 Jan, 2023 at 3:43 am

    I am so glad I am across this article. I started Keto in January 2020, just before covid lockdowns. I went full boar with it and lost 40 pounds over the whole of 2020. Today it is 3 years and I have not gained but one pound back. I seem to be holding steady at 0.7 ketosis. And interesting happened though this passed year....

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    Robin Cianfrani
    25 Jan, 2023 at 11:01 pm

    I need to get this right. I’ve gained over 100 lbs in 3 years. I need to help here so I eat the right stuff.

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    Donna
    23 Jan, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    I don’t have a gallbladder, can I still do keto?

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    Jean
    22 Jan, 2023 at 9:01 pm

    I’ve been on keto for seniors for 3 weeks and lost 9 lb. What happens when you’re done losing weight and you want to maintain.?

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    Sue Bishop
    22 Jan, 2023 at 8:40 pm

    I’m in day 13 and down 11 lbs!

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    Sandra Olivieri
    22 Jan, 2023 at 12:50 am

    Do not eat much meat

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    Jeanne Burkard
    20 Jan, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    Tell me about keto rash. After 1wk I developed a massive rash. Googled it. Said very rare. Can you tell me what I’m doing wrong, if anything. Thx

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    Lorenzo Giovacchini
    18 Jan, 2023 at 9:15 pm

    My wife Barbara and I have been on the diet for two weeks now and I’ve lost about 6lbs so far. We use the ketosis strips to measure. We had some expired ones but replaced them. So far so good! I’m 74 and Barb is 62.

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    Pam Pace
    18 Jan, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    I’m in a wheelchair due to a hereditary condition. I have spasticity. Could keto still help me with weight loss? I am able to ride a stationary bike.

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    Ken Holder
    17 Jan, 2023 at 5:14 pm

    Does keto work with type 1 diabetes?

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    Charletta Rupert
    17 Jan, 2023 at 12:34 am

    I purchased this plan yesterday and cannot find it. Could you help please?

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    Roberta Vaught
    11 Jan, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    Sounds like a great way to lose my weight but I have a hard time knowing what foods to eat.

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    Cyndee Schenk
    7 Jan, 2023 at 4:25 am

    Just a comment of my experience beginning November 2021. I had been trying to lose weight starting in June 2021. By November 2021 I had only lost a few pounds so decided to try Keto. I was doing pretty good. I was extremely thirsty and experienced the symptoms that are described. I felt extremely exhausted and thirsty. I had a started losing a half...

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    Lynn Berlin
    5 Jan, 2023 at 7:07 am

    Would like to sign up in about a week

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    Jay
    3 Jan, 2023 at 2:40 pm

    Does this come with an app? Will there be access to counselors or group chats?

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    Janet niles Niles
    2 Jan, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    I tried keto last year and failed. When I got the pills, there was no booklet. No way to know what to do. This article’s help me to understand what I need to do. Thank you. I will try again.

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    Pecha Jackie
    2 Jan, 2023 at 3:09 pm

    I’m very interested

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    Christine M
    2 Jan, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    I want to try it. I have about 12 lbs to lose. I turned 50 and everything slowed down n I started gaining recently. I’m afraid I won’t eat enough? I look at recipes and they’ll say something I could eat but there’s so much extra. What if I don’t add the cheese and heavy cream… will I not lose?

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    Ruby Jones
    2 Jan, 2023 at 3:54 am

    WAnt to lose 30 lb

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    Cyndy Mehrer
    30 Dec, 2022 at 10:24 am

    My husband and I are motivated to do keto together. I see you have plans for men and women. What about couples that want to be on the same meal plan, eat meals together. Use the same recipes? Thank you.

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    Patti Burns
    28 Dec, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    Today marks 4 years since I started my keto program! 160 pds gone, my life has changed so much!!!

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    Donna Coleman
    22 Dec, 2022 at 4:16 am

    I’m thinking about trying this. Thank you.

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    Dan Schoolman
    18 Dec, 2022 at 4:56 am

    I lost 45 lbs. this year doing keto then stalled out after my wife lost interest because she stalled out after only losing about 20 lbs. this program may have helped with that.

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    Karen Patrick
    4 Dec, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Can’t wait to start.

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    joyce siens
    3 Dec, 2022 at 3:33 am

    need help on what calories a day should I eat and how much fat. Have lost 45 lbs. which is good in 31/2 months. But I slow down at times.

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    Theodore Epperson
    28 Nov, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    Most important thing with keto diet is counting your carbs and no sugar. Fiber also cancels out your carb intake,You have to be very dedicated to this diet and you will lose 10 to 15 pounds within a month and a half. Eating your meals at home and counting your carbs reading the labels of your food is the most important thing and you...

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    Teresa byers
    13 Nov, 2022 at 11:59 pm

    I ordered and paid for this October 23rd and still have not received. Wish you would get it delivered Asap

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    Dye Regina
    12 Nov, 2022 at 3:18 am

    I know to eat meats and stay away from carbs. That’s about it. I’m diabetic, have NAFLD , cirrhosis, among other things.

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    Health Insider
    3 Nov, 2022 at 8:23 pm

    Hello,

    Thanks for reaching out regarding this. 😊

    Would you be kind and send your query to Keto Cycle customer support via email address – [email protected]? Their support team will be able to assist you with any issues you may be having with their product!

    Have a lovely day ahead!
    Team Health Insider

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    Health Insider
    3 Nov, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    Hi there,

    Thanks for the message! 😊

    In order to find out the price of Keto Cycle, you would have to take the personalized quiz on their website, which would allow them to provide you with the best plan possible.

    Here’s the link to their website: https://eu.ketocycle.diet/

    Hope this helped out!

    Best wishes,
    Health Insider Team

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    Health Insider
    28 Oct, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    Hello Kitty,

    Thanks for reaching out regarding this. 😊

    Would you be kind and send your query to Keto Cycle customer support via email address – [email protected]? Their support team will be able to assist you with any issues you may be having with their product!

    Have a lovely day ahead!
    Team Health Insider

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    Tanya Madden
    22 Oct, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    Had open heart surgery and replacement which gave me too much idle time and gain so much weight I am so excited to try this but wasn’t just sure how to go about it I’d like to look for someone to set out some type of plan with recipes

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    Birdie Harms
    18 Oct, 2022 at 2:35 am

    I’ve been on keto since last March and I have lost 24 pounds and I only have 10 to go. I’ve slowed a bit, but the scale is still going on the downward slide. I completely cut out sugar and grains and my cheat night go to, if I have one is eating pizza with cauliflower crust. Pizza was my show stopper, but I...

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    Marvin Forbes
    16 Oct, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    56 yr old male, started the keto diet March 2022, 7 months in and have lost 87 pounds, A1C has dropped from a 7.5 to a 5.5 and now off all blood pressure medications. Energy level is high and get comments all the time I look 20 years younger! I track fat, protein, carb and overall calorie intake daily with the keto diet app....

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    Alice
    12 Oct, 2022 at 10:58 pm

    I’ve been on it for 6 yrs, lost 45 lbs and kept it off for 3 yrs and lost an additional 10 lbs. am now 78…. Healthy and happy!!!

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    Gloria Santana
    6 Oct, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    I’ve been on the keto diet for two weeks now, but I know I need help, I want to do this diet, but I want to do it right and I need help. I want to know that without macros, I don’t know how many calories I should consume, I don’t want to lose muscle etc. I don’t want to get into a program...

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    Claudia fujinaga
    21 Sep, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    I am a vegetarian and eat no eggs -and my first week in I’ve lost a lb a day because I can eat from my garden potatoes,carrots,squash,garlic ,onions , beans greens ,tomatoes and lettuce

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    Steve
    12 Sep, 2022 at 12:39 am

    I started counting macros two months before going into ketosis. Every two weeks I reduced my carbs, I have been successful. I did not have any issues with the keto flu.

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    Sheila
    10 Sep, 2022 at 9:55 am

    I have been doing this since June. Only 24 pounds away from my goal. I love it and can see myself.keeping to it. So much easier than I thought.i love it.

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    Elaime
    3 Apr, 2022 at 1:25 am

    I appreciate your advice. Is there a “tool’ I can purchase that is an “eating out guide”.
    any info would be great. Thank you

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    Mary Lue
    1 Apr, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    Live in a basic case home, do the best I can w/their menu–am just very selective in what I order !

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    Julie Beshore
    30 Mar, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    Can I get a meal plan that will work for my husband and myself so I don’t have to cook different meals?

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      Rose Stanley
      28 Dec, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      I would like a meal plan for my husband and me.

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    William Marty Jackson
    23 Mar, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    I have heart disease. I am concerned about having too much fat. Should i be?

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      Wanda Graham
      21 Jan, 2023 at 1:10 pm

      I have heart disease’ high blood pressure’ cholesterol’ diabetes type 2. And going have knee surgery on both knees.

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    John McDonald
    19 Jan, 2022 at 4:08 pm

    Hi where do I sign up?

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      Spanky Hill
      17 Jan, 2023 at 1:14 am

      You can do it

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    Melanie D.
    19 Jan, 2022 at 5:45 am

    Thank you Lauren ! I tried keto diet last year but wasnt sure how much fat I should be eating. Now I know that I have to follow a plan.

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      Health Insider
      4 Nov, 2022 at 7:37 am

      Hello there, Thanks for the message.😊 A keto diet is a low-carb diet that results in ketosis. To achieve this, the diet has to be very low in carbohydrates and high in dietary fat, with a moderate amount of proteins. This diet involves depleting your body of carbs and forcing it to break down fat for energy. You can check out Keto Cycle if...

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      Joyce Seymour
      12 Sep, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      I have been doing keto for 9 weeks and only lost 8 pounds plus I only eat between 12 noon until 8 pm

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    Jane Marshall
    17 Jan, 2022 at 10:36 am

    Can’t wait to start this program. I gained too much weight last year. Hope the ketogenic diet is what I need in 2022.

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      Cecelia
      22 Aug, 2023 at 10:34 am

      Accept

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      Monti
      15 Jan, 2023 at 2:10 am

      It has been a year since you talked about KETO diet. How did the diet work out for you? I’m thinking about trying KETO. Any pointers?

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