Why Eating Less Doesn't Always Work

I’m on record as saying that my goal is to figure out how few calories I can eat and still thrive. Still, eating less isn’t always the magic bullet people will hope it will be.

For weight loss, the advice to “eat less, exercise more” often doesn’t work like it “should” on paper. The weight-loss diet industry thrives on repeat customers who struggle to lose weight and keep it off. Dutifully following this strategy has led many people down the road to frustration and dejection, as they blame themselves for their failure to successfully lose weight. This is despite their best efforts to eat less. From a health perspective, eating less is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, caloric restriction may promote longevity. On the other hand, long-term or severe calorie restriction can cause serious health problems, including nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and muscle loss. In this article, we dive deep into some of the ways that restricting calories can go wrong—or simply be ineffective—as well as ways to eat less to actually promote health.

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Why Am I Getting Low Ketone Readings?

Even after publishing several books and hundreds of articles that draw upon the science of ketosis and low-carb living, I keep researching, thinking, revisiting, and discussing the underpinnings of ketosis. Two very common questions or “problems” keep coming up in the ketogenic community: why am I getting low ketone readings? It’s a fair question. Why do some people on a keto diet register high ketones while others eating the same way register low numbers? I won’t offer definitive answers fit to etch into stone. This article offers my exploration of the research, some educated speculation, and actionable advice you can ruminate on. 

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Easy BBQ "Meatza" Pizza Recipe

Have you ever heard of a meatza? It’s the low-carb, grain-free answer to pizza cravings once you’ve adopted a keto, paleo, Primal, or Whole 30® way of living. The best part is, they’re versatile and easy to make! 

Ingredients

Meatza "Crust" 

• 1.5 lbs ground chicken thigh
• 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp fine almond flour
• 1/2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp Primal Kitchen® Avocado Oil
• ½ tsp ea. salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
• 1 egg

Toppings

• 1/4 cup Primal Kitchen Mango Jalapeno BBQ Sauce
• 1/4 cup sliced onion
• 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Optional additional toppings: avocado, pineapple, mango, cilantro

An Episode for the Ladies – Primal Health Coach and Board Certified OB/GYN Jamie Seeman

Also known as Doctor Fit and Fabulous, Dr. Seeman is a board-certified OBGYN with a background in nutrition, exercise, and health science. She is a current fellow in integrative medicine and a board-certified ketogenic nutrition specialist. In this episode, we pick her brain on all things relating to female hormones, because, as many coaches who work with women know, us ladies are mystical creatures whose hormonal profiles change on the daily. During this episode, we cover what is happening during the different days of a woman’s cycle, protein recommendations for women, thyroid health, and much more. We hope you enjoy!

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