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Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body uses dietary and bodily fats as its primary energy source. Traditionally, the body operates in a state of glycolysis, deriving its energy from blood glucose. When in a state of ketosis, however, the body’s energy instead comes from ketone bodies, produced when the body burns fat for fuel. The adoption of the ketogenic diet, then, forces the body to adapt to using ketones for energy through dietary deprivation of glucose/sugar, which causes glycogen stores to deplete. Once these stores deplete, the body switches to burning fats for fuel, and the trace amounts of glycogen required for brain function are acquired from stores in the liver. A study in Obesity Reviews also shows that a keto diet is a proven way for dieters to lose weight safely and effectively. Used with proper understanding and research, a ketogenic diet is appropriate for almost anyone, as it helps promote cardiovascular health, stable cholesterol levels, and mental focu

When I began my journey with keto, I had slowly been gaining weight and suffering from headaches, gastrointestinal issues, mood swings, loss of concentration, and low energy levels for more than two years. I went through every diet fad or supplement there was, consulted multiple doctors to find out why I had these issues, and continued to gain weight despite following a “healthy diet.” When my blood work came back as normal, they shrugged their shoulders and said, “Maybe you should eat more fruits and vegetables.” Despite my experience, I knew another answer had to be out there. Eventually, I discovered keto. Like most dieters, I found the idea of using fat as a main fuel source for my body completely foreign. I had no idea what a macronutrient was or why one macronutrient may be better for me to utilize for energy than another. I believed that “good food” was anything with a low amount of fat or sugar, and “bad food” was everything else. It was very enlightening to go through