The ketogenic diet is a high fat, adequate protein, low carbohydrate diet, primarily used to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet mimics aspects of starvation by forcing the body to burn fat rather than carbohydrate. Normally, the carbohydrates in food are converted into glucose, which is then transported around the body and is particularly important in fuelling the brain. However, if there is very little carbohydrate in the diet, the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies. The ketone bodies pass into the brain and replace glucose as an energy source. When the body produces ketone bodies—a state known as ketosis—this has an anticonvulsant effect.[1]

The diet has just enough protein for body growth and repair, and sufficient calories to maintain the correct weight for age and height. The "classic" ketogenic diet contains a 4:1 ratio by weight of fat to combined protein and carbohydrate. This is achieved by eliminating foods high in carbohydrates (starchy fruits and vegetables, bread, pasta, grains and sugar) while increasing the consumption of foods high in fat (cream and butter).[1]

Most dietary fat contains long-chain triglycerides (LCT), but a form of coconut oil can be manufactured that contains only medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), which are much more ketogenic.[1] A variant of the diet known as the MCT ketogenic diet uses MCT oil to provide between 30 and 60% of the calories. Carbohydrates and protein can be increased a little, which allows for greater freedom in planning meals.[2]

Example of A keto or Ketogenic Diet

Keto Diet
(Fast Fat loss Diet)


Meal 1: 6 whole eggs

Meal 2: Protein Shake with water & handful of nuts (almonds/pistachio's etc)

Meal 3: 1 x Chicken/Turkey Fillet or tin tuna with salad + 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Meal 4: Protein Shake with Water & handful of nuts (as meal 2)

Meal 5: 1 x lean beef steak or fillet fish + fibrous vegetables (broccoli cauliflower)

Drink at least 2 litres of water daily


Supplements to assist a ketogenic diet

Protein Powder (reflex instant whey, nutrisport 90+ or PHD
pharma whey)

Fish oil capsules

Thermogenic Fat burner ( reflex sida cordifolia, usn Xedra cut etc)

Lipotropic fat burner ( L-Carnitine, CLA)

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i tried to do this about 1 month ago to get to a low bf% but it really is hard, or at least i found it to be. i just love carbs too much. i have cut them out quite abit though

I've been on a diet based on this. During the week I have porridge in the morn but that will be all the carbs I have apart from in my shake. Then at weekends I live a little and will go to the pub and maybe have a little pasta. Im nearly at 75 kg from 83 kg.

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You can get a tube of Ketosticks from the chemist. Amazon.co.uk: ketostix
You put one in your stream of urine then it change colour and tells you when you are in the Keto stage.
On a low carb diet look out for bad headache,s and lets say a upset belly. And bad breath and body odour.

The diet works. Boxer,s and bodybuilder,s have been doing something similar for some time.

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I can't believe how good I feel. I'm getting more energy out of less food but it seems to last through training as well. Have done the headache thang abut though.

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"Dont stamp on me foot again. Ive got an ingrowing toe nail" ME

Bang on 75kg Wednesday. Tink I'll start to have more varied diet now. Away on a biking weekend that will consist of a tipple or two and some bad food as they never had good veggie grub at bike fest's. No more fat guy. Lost over a stone.

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did you go to the bmf spitfire?

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No it was a rally in Oxfordshire. It was a good weekend lots of sun. And some good bands.

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How long you been on the diet?

Thinking of going on myself actually.

I think I was at it for a four week period. I stuck to it 5 days a week and relaxed it a little on weekends. I was on holiday for the third week so was only dieting for 3 weeks. I didn't find it too difficult. Although when I went to the shops I bought loads of goodies then put them in the cuboard and forgot about them.

I was surprised at how much energy I had. My body seemed to be using energy more sparingly.

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