After trying the keto diet, I'm using a different process to lose weight.Jennifer Still When I first tried keto, I lost 130 pounds quickly but found that the diet was unsustainable for me. Now, I'm counting macros to lose weight and rebuilding my relationship with different kinds of food. I want to eat meals that make me feel good about myself without attaching morality to certain foods. Many people sing the praises of the keto diet, and I used to be one of them.