[com2kid]

> It could well turn out that the common factor here is not consuming a lot of highly refined carbohydrates (sugar, flour, etc.).

Also monitoring food intake.

I am a huge proponent of ketogenic diets, but I also realize having a diet that completely forbids me from eating all common dessert and snack foods is what contributes in large part to calorie reduction.

Sure, I love all the other benefits from the diet, but part of what works about restrictive diets is that they are so restrictive.