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...]
Listening to Your Leptin
Everyone, meet Leptin. Leptin is your satiety (fullness) hormone that tells you when you’ve eaten enough. On a high-carb diet, such as the Standard … [Read more...]
Don’t Blame Keto for What the Carbs Did
I get it. You're making a big change in your life. You don't know exactly what to expect, so you pay attention to your body and how you feel and … [Read more...]
Against Fasting
After reading that headline, I'm sure I've got lots of eyeballs and attention! I want to start off by making myself perfectly clear: Neither I, nor … [Read more...]