I just read a little of this thread. I'll offer some of my experience. I'm sure y'all have probably discussed some or all of what I'm about to type...
About 10yrs ago I lost 50lbs and got down to 190 by going to a weight loss Dr that had me eating low carb and drinking some meal replacement shakes. No exercise. Looking back, it was similar to low carb and intermenten fasting. I gained it all back, and then some.
Fast forward 10years and I'm doing it on my own this time, but with lifting included. I do not weigh, I just pay attention to my clothes. I cannot tell you how much weight I've lost or what my current weight is. I Had a colleague ask me today if I had lost 40lbs. I am close to getting on to the clothes I was wearing when I last weighed 190.
Here's what I'll tell ya from my experience this time...
#1 keto isn't just low carb, it's high fat, medium protein, and almost no carbs
#2 calories matter, it's not an ayce diet as long as you stay under a certain amount of carbs
#3 you will eventually need to cut back on the fat and let your body burn the fat you have stored for years.
#3 has been a game changer for me. I believe that my body became fat adapted and was only burning what fat I was taking in, not what I was carrying. Lower fat also means lower calories. About a month ago I started cutting back on fat and I've moved 3 belt notches since then.
All that said, this is what is working for me and doesn't mean it'll work for you. We're all individuals with individual needs
Good luck, stay strong and don't cheat.
I hope my experience can help someone
