Keto Diet vs Atkin's Diet What's The Difference

Was the Atkin's Diet the first Ketogenic Diet or are they completely different plans?
In this video, we share the similarities and differences between today's keto diet and yesterday's Atkin's Diet.
In the video, you'll learn:
*How fat, carb, and protein intake differs between Keto and Atkins
*If fiber is important in either plan
*If ketones were even a thing back in the 70's when Atkins was introduced to the public
*How medical science has advanced over the past 45+ years
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[@TheAnnestube]

Atkins was waaaay ahead of his time, and revolutionary at a time where the fatpanic was at its highest. His dietplan and procedures in his book actually went very much along the keto line that you see today - (if you remember to consider the time it was written in) - which makes me believe that most of the keto people talking negative about Atkins has never actually read his book. Unfortunately a lot of people also misunderstood the diet or went on it without reading his book, and so thought it meant they could just eat all the bacon and cheese they wanted, which was not what he advocated.

[@Travlinmo]

TheAnnestube very true. I had never read a Atkins book, but after discovering keto, read the ‘New Atkins’ from Phinney/Westman which is so close to a ketogenic diet. I like what these two are doing with slightly higher carbs.

[@skaboosh]

That surprises me, Fatpanic was at its highest? People are fatter now but i guess they're not bothered.?

[@barbs4763]

I wish Dr Atkins was still with us so I could thank him for his work. Thank you for sharing this information. I highly recommend that anyone living a keto or low carb lifestyle read his work.

[@bubba102683]

Late to the video but thank you for giving Dr. Atkins his flowers. I recognize that some of his ideas have had to be modified due to new research (like every diet should) but I don't think people realize the uphill battle of telling people in the 70's to restrict carbs which at the time were being heavily pushed by the exploding commercial food industry. I do tend to lean more towards Keto now but 40 years ago it would have been essentially impossible. I think people forget that you couldn't walk into a store and get a fresh avocado much less avocado oil. I'm sure we all remember those MCT oil adds in the 80's lol.

[@BoELoot]

Atkins is a ketogenic diet. I don't understand why people are arguing about this. Ketogenic is not a brand name, it's a bio chemistry term with a definition which the Atkins diet fits.

[@flexfasting8456]

Atkins promotes high protein. Excess proteins are converted into glucose, which means you are not using ketones for fuel.

[@jeckellstallworth]

Atkins required that you portion your protein

[@Mybwain]

@@flexfasting8456 Bollox

[@ArabellaCharm]

The second I saw you holding one of the original Atkins books, i was so happy! I'm tired of people using the products that Atkins had nothing to do with.

[@kennedy33647]

You two are amazing together. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@gracefire7]

I began IF in August 2018, so of course I had to come to KZbin U to learn more about it. After watching some of your videos on testing coffee additives, I let the videos roll, and thoroughly enjoy listening to you two. You are touching on many topics I had questions about, and your videos have been very educational. Also, I enjoy the way you interact with each other, and the viewers. Thank you.

[@Dean12346]

I’ve done Atkins, and I lost weight. To bad that back when I did it the internet especially you tube and social media wasn’t around. I’m old lol. I find Keto with IF more sustainable. Thanks for touching on the comparison 👍🏼❤️

[@dianehudson49]

i have just read the original Atkins diet book from the 1980's and Dr Atkins recommends 20g of carbs from veg in induction which lasts 2 weeks. Your information is incorrect

[@LouisTheTraveler76]

bad misinfo, striving to eat near 0 can be harmful

[@joshbeyer9757]

Dude you can’t be vegan for this

[@judithanne4]

NOT zero. 20. no grains and stuff but veggies ... later you move on to other levels...just no high impact carbs like bread. tons of veg and protein

[@edwinharbauer2260]

Right! It’s essentially impossible not to take in 0 carbs, even three eggs have a gram of carbs

[@carmens3685]

The Atkins diet was the HOTTEST diet in late 90's early 2000's, and Dr Atkins put out the book "The NEW diet revolution" where he revised some earlier thoughts and introduced the concept of "net carbs", carbs that don't spike insulin as much (glycemic load) and thus don't knock you out of ketosis. So it's not like he was shunned at the end, and you wouldn't have Keto today without him, quite frankly.

[@jeevapartha487]

In Atkins only the first 14 days called induction you need to be strict and you could still eat celery and salad and oils were almost the same and only after induction nuts could be introduced and low carb veggies and once you reached your ideal weight you could add some healthy carbs and yes one cannot overeat on protein diet and he talks about doing urine test too , I have done it and it is very good and even wine is allowed after 14 days but just once a week I Find keto easy to do as it is not as rigid as Atkins but both have so much similarity

[@ecdriver6595]

Great information, thanks.

[@Godfamcountry]

I tried keto and it was effective, but two issues I had were eating insane amounts of fat, at first to the point of almost nauseam, never felt right or sane. Second is it's incredibly difficult to maintain longterm for the average person. Atkins provides a more achievable longterm approach while attacking the main problem. Achieving health is a marathon not a sprint...I believe Atkins is the diet to get one there over the long term.

[@philbaugh6076]

The name may change, but it's still the same, whether you call it Banting, Atkins, Ketogenic, LCHF...

[@yoso585]

Phil Baugh Keto doesnt allow the excess protein. Atkins does.

[@teceyS3]

NO. The induction phase is 20g of carbohydrates per day, from the list of vegetables that he listed in his books- and you could go 14 to 30 days on induction if you wanted to, or you could stay on it longer, depending on what your results were. The difference between Atkins and keto is Atkins is low carb, high protein, moderate fat; whereas, keto is low carb, moderate protein, high fat ;)

[@elizabethb2503]

Thanks for the info! We had good success on Atkins 25 yrs ago...had kids & fell off the wagon...now back to keto & feeling great again! Just gotta figure out how to get the family on board...

[@kennethwoolard5910]

All aboard!

[@ketoking9435]

Hi great to see your vid's as always,,,,super motivating,,,,,see your trainings doing well great,,,,,I'm back on jogging and resistance one body part a day,,not too taxing but results orientated,,,works great with Ketosis,,Waterfast and ADF,,,,,,, wishing you a great evening,,,,

[@warriorwoman3405]

Wow! What a change!

[@geminiecricket4798]

1970/71-my first year of college I took PE classes for fun/recess between college classes/labs. My coach responded to my 5 pound weight gain concern as I gained an inch of height, as well, with “cut out your carbs”. WAY before it was well known that carbs were to be suspect in my every meal. Thank you to Fullerton, California education system.

[@tomallen8296]

Very nicely done. Thank you

[@HTlogistics87]

I believe Atkins said 20grams of carbs in the induction phase

[@jeevapartha487]

HT logistics3434 correct and no nuts during induction & even flaxseed was allowed to avoid constipation but later his diet was more flexible as he allowed lentils and even all berry fruits in moderation , sad thing keto fruit seems a big no as they don’t want sugar in any form to be used as fuel for energy

[@bruliet]

berries!!!!

[@carmens3685]

Yup...that was it.

[@sallyjackson4658]

yes he did

[@justtakealook1226]

Yes, I was 18, 40 years ago and could not do Atkins and missed a great chance great health. It was not so well framed as the keto talk of today, I personally need details, and concrete info like the 2 Fit Docs give here, but yet Atkins was right on. So I went through 40 years of too many carbs and yo-yo diet. However, now I am on the right track over a 1 year now on low carb, but I still can not eat carbs above 40 grams, or I go sideways -- If your just starting out and you are a sugar lover you're going to have to follow 2 Fit Docs advise to keep Carbs low low low! Do this diet, and it will give you control of your food and health!

[@lisaanderson8054]

You may know this already, but Keith's voice is much softer than yours so I end up turning up and down my volume. Love your videos and just found you. Love to hear more about your tests on cholesterol.

[@2FitDocs]

We've taken great strides to improve our audio since we taped this. :)

[@fullofexcitement101]

I am currently reading the induction section of a book titled “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution”. It was published in 2002. One of the rules of induction is that nuts and seeds are not allowed. On page 133 of the book there is an example menu of an induction breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The sample induction dinner is 9 oz of broiled salmon, kale topped with garlic, lemon and sesame seeds. Question: Why are sesame seeds included in the sample dinner if nuts and seeds are not allowed during induction?

[@johnhorgash9031]

Hey Docs! When my doctor told me my BMI was 34 I was crushed! Don't be bummed out! Look at someone that is 10% body fat. They are really lean !

[@tritchie6272]

It almost seems to me like some people had a vested interest in trashing Doctor Atkins.It also sounds to me like Keto can be considered Atkins 2.0 or a modified Adkins.

[@triplebacon1]

loving the flow of information! (SUB'D) ;-)

[@Selma784]

Hi Docs, great info thank you. Is there a Keto diet book that you recommend. I want to start Keto diet. Thank you😀💚

[@2FitDocs]

Hi Selma, we just added a "Going Keto" section to our Weight Loss Coaching Program. It comes with a full Keto Food Plan. Here is a description of the coaching program if you're interested: www.drbeckyfitness.com/coaching

[@jarrodderr]

I’m on keto. I find it harder than Atkins. I keep accidentally overeating my protein. Then it turns to glucose. Wasted days man.... discouraging.

[@SmittySmith-lu9bh]

My question is how do people on these low carbohydrate diets get adequate levels of potassium, fiber and magnesium? MDR daily requirements for potassium are 4700 mg. Most Americans normally get around 1500 mg daily. People today are usually deficient in both fiber and magnesium.

[@mickeyFin7]

I did Atkins back in the day and lost a ton of weight. I had to stop because I ate too much protein which gave me gout. I have been doing Keto for two and a half months. I am 35 pounds lighter and no gout.

[@lisaande51]

I think the oils back then were vegetable and probably not healthy. We have learned a lot about coconut oil, MCT oil, avacado oil, grass fed meats, organic eggs, which are much healthier options than when atkins was popular.

[@2FitDocs]

Good point, Lisa!

[@jackiedavies6956]

Allot of these fancy oils are cost prohibitive for people on a budget. Good old fashioned lard is great for frying anything. The more expensive oils can be kept for salad dressings were you only need a little.

[@karipennington5118]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber, so apologies it you have previously answered this question. I’m new to the Ketogenic diet, on the 7th week; I IF and eat two meals a day. I eat at 3 pm and 7 pm. Sometimes I can’t eat everything, I stop when I’m full. However to we have to meet our daily macros in order to continue to lose weight or is it okay to stop when full and not always meet them?

[@2FitDocs]

I wouldn't try to force food in if you're meeting your satiety level. Just do your best to meet your macros with the food you do manage to eat.

[@tawanawilliams9618]

Atkins laid the foundation salute to him

[@jimbattaglia8317]

Good comparison but Atkins addressed a lot of supplements to support the body along with his plan. I do not see that much in the new materials on the Keto life plan.

[@2FitDocs]

Hi Jim! Atkins did (does) advocate vitamins and minerals and a few other basics but not what I would consider extreme. The Atkins Brand however does have a lot of different supplements and foods available but I kind of feel like that's the commercialized version of Dr. Atkins vision. We recommend Omega 3's, Electrolytes, Vitamin D (especially in the winter), and I like to take a supplement with carnitine, EGCG, CLA and a couple of other fat metabolizers. I think most of what we use or have liked is available here: www.amazon.com/shop/beckygillaspy.

[@lizakiesling1289]

Where can I find the link to your sweetener test?

[@2FitDocs]

Hi Liza! Here are the links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooStp3yras-FhNk & kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH_ZoJqOgLyMitk

[@ashishgupta8348]

Yeah

[@devinwaggoner702]

Hi docs, I drink a pretty substantial amount of milk. 3 or 4 gallons a week. I used to drink a milk product called calorie countdown that had about 80% of the sugar removed but I can't get this product anymore. So I went back to 2% milk. Will this keep me out of ketosis? It would really be tough to give it up.

[@2FitDocs]

You would need to test it to know for sure.

[@wyndiefeatherstone948]

Atkins was a cardiologist who developed his diet to help this heart patients and if you went on it and stuck to it you would lose weight. I lost 47 pounds and I have never been able to do that on any other diet. I think for me the most difficult part was NO BREAD, OR PIZZA UNLESS IT WAS A SMALL TREAT THAT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE IN A BLUE MOON! Most of us want to see results immediately and with this diet you did, which spurred you on to keep doing it each day. I am not a vegetable person unless it is corn or potatoes or green bean bake, so Atkins was a natural for me, it was easy because I could eat most everything I liked. And you could buy the pee test strips at the pharmacy and check anytime to make sure you were still in ketosis. The one warning I would give to anyone is to make sure you are drinking A LOT OF WATER which will keep you from getting a kidney stone. My other warning is to make sure your bottled water does not contain sugar. Some water companies stick some in to make it more desirable to drink but it will kill your ketosis and stop weight loss! I loved Atkins and still have his books on my shelf!

[@barneyessing]

Has dr Keith had blood work done since his weight loss. Be interesting to know then and now labs

[@2FitDocs]

Yes, Keith had his blood tested six months after starting his keto diet. We discussed the results in two videos. You can watch them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn3ToZSlntmieZI

[@sigridcolson7119]

First 2 weeks 20 grams allowed on atkins

[@kater4052]

I stopped watching this when I saw all the miss information about Atkins. In the introductory period of Atkins you are to have 18 - 22 g of carbs per day with much of that coming from vegetables. No diet in the world would recommend 0 carbs - it's impossible! Vegetables and foods are restricted to a specific low carb list for this period. There is a reason for this. Many people are sensitive to certain carbs and these spike their blood sugar and/or cause cravings or weight gain. These higher carb vegetables and foods are added in one at a time slowly to see how your body reacts to them and if you tolerate them. Similar to when they put you on the increasing diet to find if you have a food allergy. You do track calories related to your height and gender (for me that 1500 - 1800 per day). You track your protein, fat, carbs, calories and fiber, plus water and exercise. They encourage you to eat fresh and clean, but acknowledge that for various reasons some don't and make allowances for that. They have their foods that they offer, but you don't need to buy their food nor do they push it on you. Their online tools and information has made this the easiest of all the diets I've ever tried, and I'm still in the most restrictive introductory phase. After only one week, I've been able to eliminate 2 of the 3 diabetes meds I've been on and am probably going to have to stop the other one as well. My blood sugars run 80 - 100 steady throughout the day with no spiking. I've also lost 4.5 pounds and due to needing to make adjustments on my meds, only actually followed it strictly for 5 of those days. Please if you're going to compare diets, at least get your facts straight!!!

[@tryingtolearn9817]

I'm looking into atkins? Where do I get my facts from?

[@kater4052]

@@tryingtolearn9817 Atkins has worked very well for me at not only losing weight, but getting my blood sugar under control (A1c is 5) and getting off meds. Here's a link to how it works and further info: www.atkins.com/how-it-works?

[@anneshalini7142]

My doctor said one of his patients lost a ton of weight with Atkins but developed some kidney disease. What would be ur viewpoint Doc?

[@2FitDocs]

That was one of those unsubstantiated rumors that used to go around. There have been so many people on low carb the last few years and we haven't heard of a single negative issue as a result of the diet.

[@grantmail4112]

What cant you do on a Keto diet... that you could do on an Atkins diet as they both seem the same to me?

[@kimwilliamson7163]

I have tried to download your starter kit several times, but I haven't received it. Is there something else (or somewhere else) I can do to receive it?

[@2FitDocs]

Hi Kim, thanks for your interest in the kit. I just did a test and the starter kit arrived in my email. There is a good chance that your copy ended up in your spam folder. Please check that folder and perhaps try a different email.

[@kimwilliamson7163]

ok well, I did go through my spam and there was nothing there. I will try with a different email. Thank you!

[@jeevapartha487]

Atkins allows Splenda as a sweetener but Dr Eric Berg says to avoid Splenda so any insight on this as I have been using Splenda for the past 15 years for baking etc and now use stevia more

[@2FitDocs]

Hi Jeeva, we do not recommend Splenda. Here is a video that we did that explains why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLcZnh8gZiYa8k

[@Shaktipaj]

@@2FitDocs Totally agree with this assessment. While I watched the video, I wondered why you didn't touch on this as a difference. I tried to follow Atkins several times, way back when, but that induction phase always shot me down. Since starting keto FAR more successfully, I have come to realize that the veggie oils, grains, and certain types of seeds as well as fake sugar everyone recommended at the time were probably a big part of my problem. My subsequent doctor(s) believe I had developed undiagnosed gestational diabetes which never really was controlled. So all of the so-called healthy grains and pasta, and fruit (even in controlled portions) just sent my BG into orbit. (Again, this was reverse diagnosed through anecdotal evidence, as we didn't have blood meters then, and testing apparently fit individuals wasn't the norm.) Subsequently, I really, honestly, could not control the resulting cravings and weight gain as hard as I might try, and it didn't matter how hard I worked out. In fact, I was an exercise instructor. Yeah, I fell into a deep depression that lasted for decades. Keto has changed all that for me. You two are a big part of that. Really inspirational. Thanks so much.

[@mkswan73]

I have tried to download the starter kit that tells me what Dr. Keith added and subtracted from his diet but I have not been successful at receiving it. What am I doing wrong? I have put my name and valid email into link provided up to 4 times and I have not received the kit via email. Thanks for you help....love the videos!

[@2FitDocs]

Hi Melodie! We've encountered some browser issues at times. Can you try using a different browser? Please let us know if you continue to have problems. www.drbeckyfitness.com/get-started/

[@cindyerbil2154]

I haven’t received kit either after several attempts I stopped trying.

[@mirokirschner5288]

Docs can you do video keto v.s. Dr. Jan Kwasniewski please, please...

[@2FitDocs]

We'll look into that. I know that the Optimal Diet has some very rigid macro nutrient ratios but I don't know much beyond that.

[@BobbiGail]

Atkins was the first plan that gave my body "shape" when I had no time to work out. Felt great... until I didnt! (I was probably in ketosis and could have added a salad and kept going.) I remember zero carb mantra, and I was confused bc I KNEW somewhere in my head and heart that I needed vegetables! Finding keto is like finding a key. It's Atkins only better. Low, low extra carb, dial down the protein, shove in green veggies AND quality fat! It's not for every body, but if it works for yours, you WILL KNOW!

[@BobbiGail]

Hey Docs, I have to ask, what is on the screen behind you? Clothespins? I keep trying to figure it out. Cute background. I felt myself yearning for a graphic or white board to visually see the comparisons of Atkins & Keto. Also, the brain benefits of Keto are enormous for some. There's a reason this plan is recommended for seizure victims and ppl at risk for Alzheimers. Still lots of research to be done, but I'm taking the bait on that!

[@marybethkruppa1338]

Keith's calories seem really low to me. I am 5'1" 50 yo, 112 lbs and I eat 1500 - 1800 calories to maintain my weight on a keto diet. How much of a calorie deficit is he doing? How tall is he? Just a thought because it is not good to put your body in too much of a calorie deficit. You want your metabolism to stay strong. I love your videos , keep em comin'!

[@2FitDocs]

Hi MaryBeth! You are absolutely correct regarding calories being too low for an extended period of time. My calories actually fluctuate quite a bit during the week even up to 2400 once in a while. I think, at least for me, that I need to drive my calories lower for a day or two to nudge my body towards weight loss and then go back to the 1500-1800 range. It seems to be a good spot for me at present.

[@MattWhite-pg2ro]

When you're talkin about low-carb and you stay under 30 carbs is that total carbs or net carbs.. I generally eat dark green vegetables some onion, either broccoli or asparagus and a little bit of the colored vegetables to give it flavor. Some mixed raw nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed. 1 Avocado, all mixed up in a salad with maybe 4 oz of meat, home made salad dressing w/ avocado oil balsamic vinegar, & good seasons mix. I haven't figured out the total Collective carbs of all that. I also do intermittent fasting.

[@2FitDocs]

I've always gone by total carbs so I'm sure to stay under my limits.

[@MattWhite-pg2ro]

2 Fit Docs thanks. Guess I got to figure out the total carbs of all that stuff LOL

[@hillarytonken2025]

How do you add fiber to your diet?

[@2FitDocs]

We do it using our 0,1,2,3 strategy. You can get if for free in our Starter Kit: 2fitdocs.com/get-started/

[@stuartpierce121]

I have heard the banning diet keto Started from doctor in 1800s. Thanks Jennifer 😃

[@2FitDocs]

You're correct Jennifer! William Banting promoted a LCHF diet in the late 1800's.

[@LouisTheTraveler76]

Atkins phase 1 is 20 carbs! not 0 :/

[@melissab7777]

I appreciate your videos however the information you are sharing about the Atkins program is not accurate at all.

[@ToltecComputer]

If you're going to talk Atkins you should really give credit to William Banting (c. December 1796 - 16 March 1878) who popularized the low carb high fat diet. When I was a child everyone knew to cut back on sugar and potatoes if you want to lose weight - long before Atkins.

[@mirokirschner5288]

👍🏻 wow 22% nice! Im at 24/25% I have same gool like you 10%

[@d3mist0clesgee12]

Keto is different, for me to stay in Ketosis I have to stay on hard 20 grams (Induction) or below of carbs, Keto lets you play with your level without a hard ceiling. Atkins is better TBH, jus sayin

[@iamenvymetoo]

Wish they would look at the camera rather than each other. I feel like Im ease dropping.

[@overagreaux]

I'm no health expert, and you are the doctor, but from personal experience I do disagree with your comments on FIBER. :-) I was taught by the American Cancer Society that the most important reason for fiber in the diet was because if you are constipated, the toxins stay in your colon longer and this is why lack of fiber causes cancer. When I am burning fat instead of sugars I noticed that "going" has never been a problem, in fact, things seem to slide out of me faster than when I was going low fat and trying to use fiber instead of fat to keep things "moving." Instead, I eat mountains of salad because I LOVE it and it has vitamins, not because I am worried about fiber. When I have been salad-deprived, I still never had problems in that area. You might not agree, but consider it at least. I really don't think I need fiber at all unless I am going low fat, and that thinking is contrary to popular belief to say the least.

[@rmlhardage4952]

I would think plant based would be much more healthy

[@robw1031]

High fat keto is old news if fat loss is your goal

[@elikanoai1954]

I prefer The Starch Solution. McDougall for the win.

[@helenruth5024]

He died a morbidly obese man of cardio vascular disease. The vegetable servings were very small! Meat and fats unlimited. While on that diet, (3 years), constipation was a constant struggle, and I developed kidney stones. I drank lots of water, took psyllium. Took massive supplements due to the lack of nutrition in the food. I appreciate your take on Moderate protein ( whatever that means, you are not clear) salad and vegetables.

[@wwalt7229]

He suffered from a viral heart infection that bloated his body with fluid. He died from a slip on an icy side walk and hitting his head causing a serious head injury. While in the hospital the bloating happened. Look it up.

[@yoso585]

Everyone talking up the Atkins diet. I read the book back when it was in, and I think it’s fair to say that it allowed too much protein and too much food. I tried it for a short while, but got clogged and shut down by a cheese overdose. Atkins had a plan that lead him to an obese condition. I think he weighed 240 when he passed.

[@kimbere4632]

Why is keto rated the worse diet? I'm not saying this to be an asshole. I'm having trouble with the vegan diet sugar not going down cravings not going down. I don't need more troubles.

[@2FitDocs]

Keto has proven to be very effective and safe for most people.

[@Shaktipaj]

There are many, many people who have used this diet safely. Personally, I think the answer to your question is one of advocacy vs. science bias, meaning that the people who denigrate keto ignore the science in favor of the diets they 'believe' to be healthy. I suggest you research other presentations on this topic from Dr. Westman, Dr. Malhotra, Ivor Cummins, Dave Feldman, among others. Lots of info, and instead of simply referring to studies like many keto detractors, they provide the actual references - full transparency.

[@jjjilani9634]

Atkins diet 85% protein 10% fat 5% carb. Keto 80% fat 15% protein 5% carb. In real world, 85% of fat is only achievable from jar of pure mayonnaise or pound of butter in every meal. No cut of meat or fish or avocado will give you 80% to 15% fat to protein ratio except butter or mayo. One egg has 5 gram of fat but 10 gram of protein. That is not correct ratio, so egg is not keto! Because ratio is wrong. So keto is not doable long time correctly. What people say they follow keto actually they do Atkins unknowingly. Egg, fish meat All Atkins. Keto I egg 1 pound of butter or mayo and 1 cup of salad, for life! No. Not doable. Atkins on the other hand do-able long term but weight lost on that diet comes back making the diet useless and you damage your metabolism beyound repair. Do Atkins, not to loose weight but control your Diabetes. It is a wonderful diet to reverse diabetes but a lousy diet to lose weight. Actual keto is incredibly difficult to do even for a week!