Battle of The Bulge : Losing Weight On The Keto Diet

I've had a love and hate relationship with food since I can remember. I would get excited over a slice of pizza and then regret the several slices I ate after the first.

This isn't something that's uncommon to many people. There are some of us who just like to eat. We live to eat instead of eating to live. There's nothing wrong with being a foodie unless it's to the detriment of your health.

I like to count myself as a foodie. I like to try new recipes and I enjoy eating. Admitting your enjoyment of food is often met with judgement. Many of us are conditioned to believe that there are "good" foods and there are "bad" foods. I don't believe this to be true. I believe that all things can be eaten in moderation. I also believe that most of us don't practice moderation in our eating. Some of us eat clean and then binge on the "bad" food when tempted. It's hard to walk the line depending on your relationship with food.

Due to my tumultuous relationship with food, I have binged myself into being several pounds overweight and according to the BMI chart, indulged to the point of morbid obesity. I tried several different diet plans and while I would lose the weight, I often learned nothing about changing my lifestyle to one that involved healthier eating habits.

Some years ago, I tried the Atkins Diet and I was thrilled with the results. Unfortunately, when I decided to introduce carbs back into my diet, I went on yet another rampage and binged on cakes, muffins, and bread. I understood that this was going to sabotage my efforts, but in the midst of temptation, I just didn't care.

Eventually, I found a healthier way of eating called the Keto Diet. It's similar to Atkins but a much healthier way to eat and is also easier to sustain. Thankfully there are tools that will allow you to learn how to lose weight  like the 28 Day Keto Challenge . It allows you to see just how effective the Keto Diet can be by just making a commitment to 28 days of a healthier way of eating. Beware, on the Keto Diet, you're not going to be eating copious amounts of fatty foods. You're still limiting carbs but will be relying on protein and vegetables as a dietary staple.

There's no shame in trying something new. If you've been battling the bulge and have tried numerous diets to no avail, the Keto Diet may be worth trying. After all, what do you have to lose other than pounds? Try the challenge and be sure to share your success! Effective methods for weight loss shouldn't be kept secret but instead should be shared.

Good luck!