The benefits of theketo diethave been under heavy debate in recent weeks, but for one reality star, the lifestyle change has only had a positive effect on her life.
Real Housewives of Orange CountystarVicki Gunvalson‘s daughter Briana Culberson revealed via her husband’s Instagram account that she has successfully lost 45 pounds using the program that focuses on low-carb and high-fat foods — and that it’s also helped with her chronic disease.
Briana, 31, continued, “The face on the right is strict Keto, steroid free, and lupus flare free! I’ve lost 45 lbs on keto so far but most importantly my health has greatly improved!”
During theReal Housewives of Orange Countyseason 11 finalein fall 2016, it was revealed that Gunvalson’s only daughter has lupus, anincurable autoimmune diseasethat causes joint pain and fatigue.
Since her diagnosis, Briana’s health journey has been a trying time for her mother.
“It’s been a tough year for her. She was back at the doctor on Friday. Lupus has affected part of her heart, it’s literally something every other week,” Gunvalson, 56, toldPage Sixin October 2018.
“It affects her in different ways, her immune system is very low,” said Gunvalson.
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“You know, she’s finding her way with what she can do with it, her health,” said Gunvalson to the outlet, who noted at the time that Briana — who underwent surgery to remove enlarged lymph nodes in 2015 — was working at a surgical center. “She wants to work, she wants to be a nurse, but she’s limited.”
Although the keto diet seems to have had extensive benefits for Briana,who was hospitalized for lupus complications in April 2018, many people have questioned its safety, including celebrity trainerJillian Michaels.
Andy Cohencalled her out for dubbing it a “bad plan” during anepisode ofWatch What Happens Livelast Wednesday.
“Tonight’s ‘Jackhole of the Day’ goes to Jillian Michaels, who slammed the keto diet as an awful diet,” Cohen, 50, said. “Don’t feel bad, keto diet. A lot of people think Jillian Michaels is a bad idea.”
ThenTodayweathermanAl Rokersaid last week that Michaels’ time onThe Biggest Losermade her a poor source for health advice.
“So@JillianMichaelssays #Keto is a bad idea,” he tweeted. “This from a woman who promoted on camera bullying, deprivation, manipulation and more weekly in the name of weight loss. Now those sound like bad ideas.”
Roker, 64, explained onTodaylast Friday that he’s been successfully following the keto diet since Sept. 1, and saw improvements in his cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
“My point is, what works for you, works for you,” he toldTodayco-anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer. “There’s science on both sides that says it’s not a great idea and science that says it is a good idea. I think it’s up to people — with their doctor, with their medical professional — [to make their own decision].”
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Roker said that Michaels emailed him a response that he chose not to read on air. Later that day, SHAPE shared a new video withMichaels explaining more about why she’s anti-keto.
“What’s my take on keto? It’s not a take. There is no take,” she said. “The side effects? Too much fat, too many calories, too many animal proteins. You’ve got micronutrient deficiencies because you’re not getting all the phytonutrients and the antioxidants and polyphenols that you would be getting if you weren’t afraid of an apple, or a banana, or a papaya, which is absurd.”
“On top of all that, our cells are made of protein, fat, carbohydrates and nucleic acids,” she continued. “When you’re not eating all of the macronutrients you’re literally starving your body, you’re starving your cells. Those macronutrients have very specific jobs for your biochemistry; for your body to do what it needs to do for you to continue living in the healthiest way possible. So if you want to look your best, feel your best and live your longest, that is not the diet for you.”
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Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino—the self-proclaimed “Keto Guido,” who lost 50 lbs.on the program —saw theSHAPEvideo on Instagramand sarcastically commented that he’s quitting keto.
He then posted a pre- and post-keto photo on his Keto Guido Instagram account, with the caption, “Sorry Jill #ketoguido.”
source: people.com
