Military exploring Keto

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I'm a #2 for different reasons.

HFLC is the key IMHO. It balances macros and provides energy for PT. Keto is extreme and unsustainable long term. It's not how the human body was created to function (or evolved).

Now here's the problem within the mil... Depending on MOS...

A 'one size fits all' approach is destined to fail. [snip]

Yup. Combat arms needs it's carbs. I can't believe the shit I ate on a regular basis. None of it stuck.

Now had I been behind a desk I couldn't have eaten that way and I certainly can't eat that way today.

If repeatedly chanting "everything in moderation" actually worked, America never would have gotten fat in the first place.

What I've learned is that it isn't just gross calories (moderation) but macros and the quality of carbs is the biggest variable. There are some people that can stick to a high carb 2,000 cal diet and gain weight. Look at the recommendations, stay within them, and most Americans would still struggle to lose weight.

2,000 cal diets says 325g of carb (high end). If those 325g is processed/junk food, then it's going to lead to weight gain unless the person is very active. When I'm really being conscious about eating I probably won't consume a 1/10th of that in carb quantity.

Proteins have less quality variables so cutting carbs and eating more proteins with veggies makes it very easy to eat healthy and lose weight. This is "no brainer" dieting. Your body will not allow you over-consume proteins without teaching you a lesson.

The mil should just focus on standards (PFT scores). Provide basic education and remedial education for problem PFT scores with diet plans. PFT failures that can't be remediated should be out. If you can't maintain a body for 20 years starting in your youth, then you have no business being in the mil.

[whitewalrus]

Maybe the quality of MREs will improve