3 Ketogenic Diet Tips for Beginners

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You've probably heard a lot (or a little) about the Ketogenic diet. I keep saying this, but I promise I will come out with a post explaining the Keto diet in full. In short, the Keto diet is closely related to the Atkins diet (low carb based). The main focus of the Keto diet is low carb, high fat, and moderate protein.

I won't take up a lot of your reading time, but I wanted to give you three tips on beginning the Ketogenic diet. I've had a few people ask me how I got started or how they can get started. My first piece of advice: do nothing (well, not entirely) for the first week of beginning your Ketogenic diet.

Unfortunately for me, I only followed one of my own tips (which is how I'm able to write this post to give better advice lol). I jumped straight in, but I also failed multiple times at trying the Ketogenic diet.

Here's my advice for starting the Ketogenic Diet:

1- Write What You Eat

You will be amazed at just how many carbs we consume in one day! During your first week, keep a food journal. The numbers don't lie! I prefer writing down my nutrition consumption because it makes it more real. You can use apps like MyFitness Pal (they're great! Please don't misunderstand me. I uses MyFitness Pal to keep up with my weight loss, but I like to physically write down what I've been eating). You will log everything! No cheating, ok? Log all sauces, creams, sides, beverages, and condiments. You have to be honest so that you can start fresh! I advise you to continue to log your meals even after you begin the Ketogenic diet. It's rewarding to see how far you've come!

2- Figure Out Your "Why"

What has brought you to the Ketogenic diet? Have you figured out why you're ready to lose the weight this time? Have you gained an understanding of why your health/body is in the shape it's in? Have you gotten tired of making up excuses year after year? All of these questions are important in deciding on why you're trying the Ketogenic diet. It's painful to think of things, but you must. For years I'd ignored my body and the signs it was showing me that it was in distress. My skin was discolored, I wasn't sleeping well, I was overweight, I was pre-diabetic, and my soul was a hot mess. Overall, I wasn't happy with what I saw in the mirror and felt on the inside. Your "why" is what is going to keep you going on the days you feel like giving up. Your "why" is going to help you stay and remain focused on the bigger picture.

3- Reduce Your Carbohydrate Intake

Now, the not-so-fun part. Your body is going to fight you like crazy during this phase. Whether you jumped straight into Keto or you take my advice on easing into it, your body is going to test you. I advise that you reduce your carb intake weekly. If you're used to consuming 200g of carbs in one day, then you're going to feel like you're dying if you attempt to eat only 20g of carbs per day. You'll be worse than smoker who's trying to quit cold turkey lol! Ease yourself into it. Tell yourself (and write it down) this for example:

• Sunday- 200g of carbs

• Monday- 150g of carbs

• Tuesday- 150g of carbs

• Wednesday- 100g of carbs

• Thursday- 100g of carbs

• Friday-50g of carbs

• Saturday- 50g of carbs

That sound a lot better than going from 200g of carbs on Sunday to 20g of carbs on Monday right? I don't want you to set yourself up for failure or you'll never continue with switching to ketogenic lifestyle.

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