[Oldgixxer]

I've found the issue with keto for people who are severely overweight is it's unsustainable forever,so once you reintroduce carbs you now blow back up again since no lifestyle changes have been made mentally or physically like you mentioned. I've never been a fan of any particular fad diet,I stick with what I know works for me which is whole foods (with occasional protein shakes thrown in for variety) and continually adjust/refine as needed to reach my goals.

IMO,keto is a useful tool but only for certain individuals. I've personally found that I don't get a good pump as my glycogen stores are low from not having complex starchy carbs and I'm weak. On the flip side,I know an IFBB Pro who goes strictly keto when he diets for a contest and looks top notch. I could never do it;hence you experiment to find what works best for you and stick with it