Quick question. Have started training again after complete 6 yr layoff. got very out of shape so been doing a very sensible diet plan with cardio and weights for last 6 wks and lost almost 25 pounds. Want to lose another 6-8 pounds and should get to my 'goal' weight in 2 more weeks. However stubborn belly fat is posing a problem. Have only lost 3 inches but have a 'goal' measurement that requires another 8 inches to go. Weight loss per se has been relatively easy but shifting stomach fat not so. Im gaining muscle well enough and alot fitter and thinking if i go into a ketogenic diet i might be able to accelerate belly fat loss. Aim is to see abs in 2 months. What u guys reckon? Just keep going with what Im doing or do a keto diet now or wait a bit. Not frustrated yet but can see it coming. Just want to keep progressing. Any help greatly appreciated. Have never done keto before so be very grateful for your advices.
If you're asking if it is believed a ketogenic diet will help you achieve your goals from where you currently are, then I would say yes.
Ketosis carries a plethora of health benefits even beyond body composition.
If you do decide to try it, first perform the proper research to learn what a true ketogenic diet is and how to practice it. There's a lot more to it than simply eating reduced or even zero carbs, which many people mistakenly oversimplify.
If you're interested, I can find and post a link to an excellent podcast episode of the Tim Ferris show, which contained a lengthy, in-depth discussion of ketosis and the Keto diet with one of the leading authorities on the subject.
