Yet another in a long line of controversies, within the keto world, centers on the idea of "carb ups." Because the ketogenic diet is based upon the … [Read more...]
Don’t Chase the Bandwagon
Fads. They're pretty ubiquitous in the health and wellness community, and it's something I've discussed in this space many times before. Hack this, … [Read more...]
On Regret
It's that time of year again. The time that makes me want to hide in a hole and never come out. The time that makes building a moat around my home and … [Read more...]
Choosing Your Keto Method: A Study in Pictures
The keto flame wars. They never really seem to end, do they? Last week, I broached the topic of how vitriolic we can get within our little keto … [Read more...]
Scale Obsession
OMG!! I weighed this morning and the scale hadn't moved, and then when I weighed this evening it WENT UP 3 LB!!! Why am I gaining weight? This … [Read more...]
The Ketogenic Plate
Anyone paying a moderate amount of attention has probably noticed a smidge of infighting in the Ketogenic community over something you wouldn't think … [Read more...]
To Exo, or Not: What’s the deal with Exogenous Ketones?
In pretty much every sector of the health and wellness community we are inundated with products. Sweet fancy Moses, the products! They're everywhere! … [Read more...]
Your Macros are Your Own
Various Ketovangelist authors have written multiple times about the fact that we are all different and our needs aren't identical. I've talked … [Read more...]
Body Dysmorphia and Me
This is me. I am not fat. Right now, I wear a US women's size four, most of my clothes are from the petite section, and my most recent pants … [Read more...]
Your Health Doesn’t Take a Holiday
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail. We've all heard that old cliché at some point or another, and most of us can attest to its truth. Whether … [Read more...]
Get Real
Honesty is the best policy. That's a cliché we've all heard- and likely nodded our heads to- at one time or another. This four-word concept is … [Read more...]
Gluconeogenesis, Chocolate Cake, and the Straw Man Fallacy
In the low-carb community, the concept of gluconeogenesis (GNG) has become quite controversial. First of all, let’s talk about terminology: … [Read more...]