Displaying <span class="rvw-rating-fltr"></span> star reviews | Show all
BPI
While it is too early to give a complete informative review, so far the product has causes no issues. The price was excellent and delivery super fast. I will write an updated review in a couple of weeks.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:healthynewyou
Seller is great! Product is not; it sucks COMPLETELY!
This is not a knock against the seller, because the seller was very prompt & professional, but after using this product I believe I'm worst off for it. I read many reviews on this product that will verify what im saying below, but i did not believe them. Well i should have!
It basically shut down the "gaintrain" I was on and after using it for a complete month; i have actually, not only lost time (30 freaking days), I've also lost gains. Any testosterone TEST is better than this crap! TRUST ME!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:healthynewyou
BPI Products have what it takes !
I've used this product for some time. I had incurred some back problems and think the solid my have contributed to the tight muscles so I quit taking the SOLID and seem to be alot better now. The A-HD works well for me and I can see gains along with my routine increases in reps and weights. I personally would Highly Recommend it. I've been working out on and off for 35+ Years and have some experience in the sport.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:healthynewyou
Awesome Results! SOLID PRICE!
I have used this product already and seen quick, outstanding results. Say what you'd like and debate, but this put a HUGE boost to the size and physique I was looking for. Currently on my second use of this product. EXCELLENT!!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:healthynewyou
A-hd elite
This is by far the best product I've taken before. Ima re-do my training and get back in shape once again
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:gr82bhealthy
A-HD and SOLID combo
High quality, excellent price... already purchased twice, will continue🖒
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:nutritionsupport
The best
Good producto
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:gr82bhealthy
Thanks
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:gr82bhealthy
BPI SPORTS
The A-HD & Solid Helps me have plenty of energy.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:healthynewyou
A-HD
Good product. This is the second order.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition:new | Sold by:nutritionsupport
The ketogenic diet (also called "keto diet") is a high-fat, moderate-protein, very-low-carbohydrate diet introduced by physicians in the 1920s for treating epilepsy. Recently it's become a popular weight-loss diet. When carbohydrate intake is very low and glucose is not available for energy, the body breaks down fat into molecules called ketone bodies through a process called ketosis. While the keto diet can lead to rapid weight loss, it's a really challenging diet to stick with long term because of how restrictive it is. Maintaining weight loss after any diet can be difficult, especially one where you lose weight fast. So, we interviewed dietitians to get their take on exactly why it's so hard to maintain the weight loss and what they recommend you do to keep as much off as possible as you get back to a regular healthy diet.
Why It's Hard to Maintain Weight Loss After Keto
Your body will try to replenish its stores
Restrictive diets like keto don't work long term. "Whatever changes you made to lose the weight need to be kept up permanently to avoid weight regain," says Ayat Sleymann M.S., R.D.N., a weight-loss dietitian at Mom Nutritionist. The problem is, says Sleymann, "The eating habits are unsustainable and too difficult to do. This leads to [people] falling back to their old eating habits and regaining the weight." This is a totally normal response your body will have after any restrictive diet. After being deprived of energy, your body will work hard to replenish its stores.
You end up eating more calories than you burn
Vanika Jethwa, R.D., C.P.T., a dietitian and personal trainer at Weightloss.Nutritionist, agrees: "The reason why all of these diets can work is because fewer calories are being consumed than burned. Oftentimes once the restrictive diet ends, we tend to eat more of that particular food and calories consumed ends up being more than calories burned, causing weight gain."
Your metabolism slows and makes it harder to lose any weight that you regained
Another danger of restrictive diets is that they can lead to a restrict-binge cycle. This is harmful because the body responds by slowing your metabolism, which makes it harder to lose weight later on. This is a definite challenge, especially if you did gain back some or all of the weight you lost—losing it the second time around can be more difficult. "Also, fad diets can be harmful because they usually lack essential nutrients (like fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and more) and they teach you nothing about healthy eating," says Sleymann. Not to mention, they take the pleasure out of eating and overcomplicate things, she says.
How to Transition to a Healthy Diet Post-Keto
Crispy Fish Taco Bowls
Make a plan personalized to you
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to maintaining weight loss after keto. "Some people stay on a low-carb or keto diet even after losing weight, while other people like to include higher-carb days," say Lara Clevenger, M.S.H., R.D.N., C.P.T., and Faith Gorsky of The Keto Queens. "Eating at the right calorie level while also controlling for stress and living an active lifestyle help maintain weight loss."
We here at EatingWell totally agree that working with a dietitian to create a personalized plan that accounts for calorie needs, decreasing stress and incorporating movement can help maintain weight loss. It's important to note that we don't encourage following the keto diet, or any restrictive diet for that matter, unless recommended by a physician—for example, for the treatment of epilepsy.
Bump up activity levels, fiber intake and keep protein at a healthy level
If you want to ditch keto and counting macros, there are other easier ways to maintain weight loss. Jethwa's recommendation is: "Find exercise you enjoy! This could be anything from walking around the block each day to taking dance lessons or joining a local soccer club." Sleymann recommends: "Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day and making sure you are eating an adequate amount of protein (about 50 grams per day), which helps promote fullness." And rather than relying solely on animal proteins, opt for more plant-based protein sources, like beans, lentils, tofu and edamame.
"And eat vegetables at every meal as they add volume on your plate and are low in calories and high in fiber," adds Sleymann.
It's also important to make changes to your diet slowly. If you all of a sudden start eating 30 grams of fiber a day after not eating much at all, your stomach is going to go crazy and likely cause some pretty intense constipation. Add in one or two servings of a high-fiber foods per day, like oatmeal, whole-wheat pasta, beans, chia seeds or berries, and if your stomach tolerates that, bump it up a little more the next day. And remember, whenever you add more fiber to your diet, you also need to add more water to prevent constipation.
Allow yourself to enjoy all foods in moderation
Jethwa adds, "Enjoy all foods in moderation to help avoid cravings. If cravings do come up, honor them!" This includes all forms of carbs, from ice cream to pasta! And moderation also means not relying on fat and animal proteins to fuel your diet. "Listen to hunger cues and acknowledge them—eat when you feel hungry."
What about the "Cyclical Keto" method?
Priscilla Blevins, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian at Keto.Weightloss.Nutritionist and founder of What The Fat Nutrition uses the Cyclical Keto Method to help clients lose weight and keep it off. "The macro breakdown for keto varies: 60-75% fat (80-100g fat), 15-30% protein (70-90g protein), and 5-10% carbs (30g carbs)," she explains. Most of her clients eat closer to the upper range while doing keto. "Cyclical Keto is where my clients follow the traditional keto 4-5 days a week, and then have higher carb days 2-3 days a week. The higher carb days are about 100g carbs. This usually looks like having a serving of carb, fruit and dessert," she says.
The RDA (recommended daily allowance) for carbs is 130 grams per day, so if you're eating fewer than that over a long period of time, you're at risk for nutrient deficiencies. 30 grams a day on keto is too low, and while 100 grams is better, it's still a level where you're missing out on important nutrients. There are healthier way to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.
What to Do If Your Weight Creeps Up
Start tracking your food again, dietitians recommend. Calories can sneak back in and if you were tracking macros closely, the percentage breakdown could be off since you stopped tracking. The Keto Queens also recommend taking a look at activity level, stress and any medication changes to get a more holistic understanding of what's going on. Also, don't get back into the habit of restricting foods again to try and maintain or lose weight, whether it's in terms of type or amount of food—it does you no good. Let go of guilt around all foods and allow yourself to enjoy what you crave in moderation.
Bottom line
If you can't keep up the way you're eating and exercising forever, you won't see the results forever, so however you choose to lose and maintain weight, it has to be sustainable for you and your lifestyle. Sleymann says, "I truly believe leading a healthy lifestyle should not feel challenging. In order to lose the weight for good and start eating healthy, you need to ditch the diet and the diet mindset. Instead, think about small, achievable modifications you can do today that you could live with and enjoy for life."
Jethwa agrees, "Weight loss should be slow, steady and sustainable; if you are nervous about maintaining your diet it might be a good idea to try something different! Choosing a sustainable approach to weight loss means that once you reach your goal weight, keeping the weight off will be much easier."
Everyone's lifestyle and relationship with food is different. As always, seek guidance from a professional, like a registered dietitian, if you need help navigating the best eating pattern for your personal goals.
Low carb yogurt options are available. But what's the best keto yogurt? Should you go no-fat, 2%, or whole fat? And is Greek style preferred?
Is Yogurt Low Carb?
If you look at the nutrition labels, plain yogurt carbs are anywhere from 7 to 12 grams of carbs. And full fat Greek style is the one with the least amount of carbs.
When following a strict ketogenic diet, the amount of carbs in yogurt may not fit into your daily macros. However, new ultrafiltered products have emerged that list even lower carbs than plain Greek yogurt carbs.
When you click on the "shopping" tab while doing a Google search for either the terms "low carb yogurt" or "keto yogurt," you'll find the following brands prominently displaying sugar content:
Two Good by Light & Fit
YQ by Yoplait
If you dig a little deeper, you'll find the following information:
Flavored Two Good yogurt has 3 grams of carbs with 2 grams of sugar
Unflavored Plain YQ has 2 grams of carbs with 1 gram of sugar
However, you'll have to add flavor and sweetener to the plain YQ yogurt. So is Light & Fit 'Two Good' the best low carb yogurt option? And does it fall it line with the keto diet?
In terms of being low sugar, yes, it does. But the rest of the ingredients may not be keto friendly. The reason why will be explained in a bit….
Keto-Friendly Plain Whole Milk Yogurt
If you're eating the average cup of yogurt from a convenience store, it's probably not keto-friendly. But there's good news about eating plain yogurts….
The method of figuring out carbohydrates in fermented products is not the most accurate. The method done is "by difference".
The difference method adds up all the parts of the product. This includes water, fats, and proteins. It is then assumed the rest of the content are carbohydrates.
But in finished cultured dairy, the active bacteria are busy at work consuming the lactose for energy.
Lactose is then converted to lactic acid which is NOT a carbohydrate. The bacteria eat almost all of the carbohydrates!
Thus, it can be assumed according to this article that half a cup of plain whole milk yogurt contains 2 grams of carbohydrates.
For a full cup of no-sugar added cultured whole fat dairy, expect approximately 4 grams of carbohydrates.
This nutritional data was tested and proven in a laboratory by Dr. Goldberg, co-author of the Go-Diet.
And by the way, the reason cultured dairy tastes sour is precisely because of the bacteria eating the sugar.
More on Low Carb Yogurt Brands
One brand that appears to be going after the low carb keto trend is Kroger. It has a line called "Carb Master." Like Light & Fit's Two Good, it also contains just 2 grams of sugar. This makes it one of the brands lowest in carbs.
If your main concern is carb counts, Kroger's Carb Master seems like a good choice. The carbs in this product is 5 grams per 8 oz. serving.
Chobani brand's Less Sugar Greek yogurt contains 9 grams of sugar per serving. And it's a low carb yogurt Walmart sells.
Fit & Active's plain nonfat contains 16 grams of sugar. That's a lot of sugar for a little cup. However, the parent company, Dannon, offers a low carb option called "Two Good" which has only 2 grams of sugar per cup.
Is Greek Yogurt Keto?
Is Greek-style yogurt better if you're following a low carb diet?
Greek yogurt has a thicker mouthfeel. And it's usually more sour and has the whey protein removed. You can also strain regular plain yogurt yourself to remove the whey and obtain the thick Greek style.
Generally speaking, the carbs in Greek yogurt are lowest. But you still need to look at the labels for any added sugar when assessing brands of low carb yogurt.
Trader Joe's whole milk plain Greek has 12 grams of carbs with 10 grams of sugar. Vanilla Greek by Light & Fit contains 9 grams carbs with 7 from sugar.
However, the Light & Fit product adds sugar whereas the plain Greek by Trader Joe's does not. So Trader Joe's is the low carb winner because the nutritional label is likely not an accurate calculation for carbs.
Let's throw in a brand that has even less sugar: Dannon brand's Oikos Triple Zero is a low carb Greek yogurt brand. It has just 6 grams of sugar but they add chicory root fiber which brings total carbs up towards 20 grams.
Which is the best yogurt for keto? Clearly, the one with the least amount of carbs, right. And the best one should be sugar free too.
Remember that full fat Greek style will have about 4 grams of carbs since most sugar has been consumed by the culture. That makes it keto friendly!
Ingredients in Low Sugar Yogurt
The yogurt with the least amount of sugar isn't necessarily the healthiest. Just because one brand has more sugar doesn't mean it's not keto-friendly. This is because the bacteria in the finished product will gobble up most of the sugars.
Still, if you're buying strictly based on carb counts, keep the following in mind….
Finding a commercial brand with 0 net grams of carbs or 0 grams of sugar is close to impossible. Besides sugar, you should also look at the amount of fat in the nutrition label. If you want to burn your own body fat for energy, you've got to eat a lot of dietary fat.
And whole milk dairy products have the least amount of naturally occurring sugar. So full fat yogurt is always better than low fat when it comes to keto.
That's why Trader Joe's Greek Whole Milk Plain is one of the best choices. Although a serving lists 12 grams carbohydrates with 10 grams of sugar, it contains 22 grams of fat. But the carb info is inaccurate because the culture consumes most of the sugar. So true carbs is more like 4 grams.
Saturated Fat in Yogurt
As a nutritional side note, 14 of those 22 grams are saturated fat. Many doctors suggest limiting saturated fat intake. Fourteen grams is 70% of the suggested daily limit of saturated fat.
But some nutrition experts think natural, saturated fats are healthy smart fats. If you're concerned about saturated fat and are lucky enough to be able to shop at Trader Joe's, the chain has a low-fat Greek option.
Say No to Nonfat
If you're on a keto diet, do not eat nonfat yogurt. Even if it's ultra low in sugar.
When you have no other option besides nonfat, add some heavy whipping cream, cream cheese or sour cream to it. For an extra dose of healthy fats, you can add small amounts of chia seeds.
Is Low Sugar Yogurt Good For Keto?
Just because the label shows low sugar doesn't mean it's good for you.
Compare Trader Joe's whole milk Greek yogurt to other low sugar yogurts. It's 5 times higher in sugar than Kroger Carb Master and Light & Fit Two Good.
But if the rest of your food intake for the day keeps you in ketosis, TJ's is a good choice. For two reasons. First, as mentioned, it's got plenty of fat. Fat helps keep you full. And it's a good source of fuel for your body.
And secondly, Trader Joe's is more natural. It contains just milk, cream and cultures. Compare that to the Kroger Carb Master product. It contains the following ingredients: modified corn starch, glycerine, natural flavor, salt, gelatin, tricalcium phosphate, pectin, agar, cultured dextrose, sucralose, acesulfame potassium.
You don't need to have a degree in nutrition to realize Kroger's is far from all-natural. In fact, it contains artificial sweeteners.
The Light & Fit product is better. The ingredients in the Plain 'Two Good' Greek Lowfat Yogurt are: Cultured Reduced Fat Milk, Water, Less Than 1%: Tapioca Starch, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Gellan Gum, Vitamin D3, Active Yogurt Cultures L. bulgaricus & S. thermophilus. But you'll need to add fat to make it keto friendly.
There's something interesting about Dannon's Oikos Greek Triple Zero option. It's triple zero Greek options contains chicory root fiber. This reduces the net carbs per serving to eight. So the actual amount of sugar is much less because of the cultures.
However, Dannon's Triple Zero has no fat. If you're eating keto, approximately 70-75% of your calories should come from fat. If you're going to eat Triple Zero, add a bunch of healthy fats to it.
Low Carb Yogurt Conclusion
Don't just pay attention to the amount of carbohydrates when buying yogurt. The actual amount of carbs will be much lower than what the label says. Also be mindful of the fat content. If nonfat is your only option, add lots of healthy fats to it.
Look for a low carb yogurt brand that contains just a couple ingredients: dairy and bacteria strains.
If possible, look for a brand that contains grass-fed milk. Maple Hill Creamery is grass-fed and contains no other ingredients other than the active cultures (bacteria).
Another option is to to make your own at home. And it's really easy to do, especially if you have a pressure cooker with a yogurt function.
More Information For Keto Diets
Looking for more information about low carb and living a ketogenic lifestyle? Here's a few more articles you might be interested in:
Not sure what to eat on a low-carb diet? We have two simple ways for you to get started.
You can sign up for the free two-week low-carb challenge. There you will find a complete guide, including daily menus, easy shopping lists, daily emails to keep you on track, and more. Or…
Just read on for some simple tips as well as a sample 14-day menu plan.
Helpful tips for cooking and meal preparation
Eating low-carb, high-fat includes getting back to wholesome, real, minimally food. Some have even called it vintage eating. If you like to cook, you'll find delicious meals below to make for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Not so sure about doing a lot of cooking? Here are some helpful tips to make it easier:
Take a break from breakfast: If you're not hungry, feel free to skip breakfast and just have coffee (with some milk if you want it).1 Many people find that within a few days of eating low-carb, high-fat meals, cravings and hunger decrease significantly. This can make it easy to skip a meal, perhaps especially breakfast.2 Skipping a meal is cheap, fast, and might increase the diet's effectiveness for weight loss and diabetes.3 See intermittent fasting
Make bigger lots: cook two servings and save the second for lunch the next day. Now you only need to cook once per day!
Freeze leftovers: Most of the recipes freeze well, too, so you can make up a casserole, divide it into smaller serving sizes and then freeze some to warm up later for a meal. Perhaps you don't even have to cook every day?
Repeat favorites: Crazy about scrambled eggs? Love steak? You can eat 'em everyday.4 We have more than 1000 low-carb recipes with a huge variety of ingredients and flavours so you never will get bored. If, however, you find a couple of meals that you love and you find easy, feel free to eat them as often as you like. You will get the same results.5
Basic no-cook plates: Away from a kitchen or not wanting to cook for a meal? Sliced deli meats, cheese, and vegetables with dip make an easy lunch.6 Or boil up a dozen eggs and keep them ready in the fridge to grab for lunch or snacks. A can of tuna or salmon, with some full fat mayonnaise and vegetable crudités, is a simple lunch.7 Smoked oysters, sardines, herring with raw veggies or a salad are other easy no-cook choices.
If you are looking for more detailed nutritional information, you can explore our evidence-based guides on eggs, red meat, and saturated fat to get started.
Who should NOT do a low-carb diet?
A low-carb diet is safe for almost everyone.8 Rapid weight loss or dramatic changes in blood sugar, however, may require extra support and knowledge for people in three specific situations:
Taking medication for diabetes: If you take insulin or other diabetes medications, learn more
Taking blood pressure medication? Learn more
Breastfeeding? If you are nursing a baby, learn more
Disclaimer: While a low-carb diet has many proven benefits, it's still controversial. Most importantly, you may need to adapt pre-existing medications (see above). Discuss any changes in medication and relevant lifestyle changes with your doctor. Full disclaimer
This diet plan is for adults with health issues, including obesity, that could benefit from a low-carb diet.
Remember: water and salt
When eating a strict low-carb diet, make sure you drink enough fluids – water and/or sparkling water are the best choices. Make sure you are getting enough salt, too. When you're starting out, drink one to two cups of bouillon each day or add more salt to your food; doing so can minimize the initial "low-carb flu". 9
Meal plan
Here's the two-week low-carb meal plan. A specific meal not to your liking? Make any changes you want by selecting from our 1,000+ low-carb recipes (including vegetarian and dairy-free options).
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Note
As mentioned above, feel free to adjust this diet plan to your liking, using any of our 1,000+ low-carb recipes.
Variety – hundreds of low-carb recipes
Don't like something specific in the 14-day plan above? Feel free to switch any meal to other low-carb meals. We have hundreds of low-carb recipes to choose from, here are some of the possibilities.
Low-carb breakfasts
Low-carb breakfasts
No egg keto breakfasts
Low-carb meals
Low-carb recipes
Quick keto meals in 20 minutes or less
More
A low-carb diet for beginners
Low-carb foods
More low-carb recipes
Q&A
Here are a few common questions about this low-carb diet plan. For more things that you may be wondering about, see our full low-carb FAQ.
These recipes provide too much food for me. Do I have to eat all of it?
No. Our servings are in general designed to provide enough food for most people. If you feel satisfied and not hungry before finishing, it's a great idea to stop. Especially if you want to lose weight, try to only eat when you're hungry.10
Any leftovers can be shared with others or saved for later. If you regularly find our servings too large (perhaps if you're a fairly small person), feel free to reduce the amounts in the recipes!
As long as you follow the meal plan and only eat when you are hungry, your chances of losing excess weight should be good.11 You probably don't need to count calories on this diet.12 Reduced appetite is a common experience and you may even burn around 300 more calories per day.13
I'm still hungry after eating some meals. What should I do?
Feel free to add more of any low-carb, high-fat food. The easiest way is to just add more protein or fat to your meal, like a double portion of steak, an extra hard-boiled egg, or a little extra butter, olive oil or mayonnaise.14 Top 10 ways to eat more fat
What if I'm hungry between meals? Can I snack?
Many people stay satisfied on a low-carb, high-fat diet, vastly decreasing the need for snacking.15 If you're regularly hungry and need to snack, you may first want to make sure you're reducing carbohydrates adequately. If so, you should probably eat more at the meals, more fat and enough protein.
However, if you really feel the need to snack occasionally, here's our low-carb snacks guide
I don't eat meat/dairy/[insert excluded food]. Can I still eat low carb?
Yes. Just eat other low-carb foods. You can even eat a vegetarian low-carb diet, or a dairy-free low-carb diet, or an egg-free low-carb diet.
For more, have a look at our low-carb foods guidelines
Can I drink alcohol on a low-carb diet?
Yes. But make sure to choose low-carb drinks, like dry wine or whiskey. Full low-carb alcohol guide
