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Re:Sugar alters hormones and metabolism, sets stage for obes... by analog31 on Saturday October 21, 2017 @02:47PM (#15522992)
This is exactly what puzzles me. Increasing your metabolism should increase your body temperature, all other things being equal. I still suspect that sheer reduction of calories is the main driver of weight loss, and if anything, fine-tuning one's metabolism plays a minor role.
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Re:Sugar alters hormones and metabolism, sets stage for obes... by y4mi on Saturday October 21, 2017 @02:58PM (#15523047)
I'm just talking anecdotally here but yes, the body temperature does increase significantly. Keto wasn't for me, especially because of the increased food budget, but it sure did help with my chronically cold feet/hands.

But I'd still agree with your second assessment: the biggest contributor is the decreased hunger/appetite after the first few weeks.

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