Not Losing Weight On First Week Of Keto

For those of you who are unaware, the keto diet is basically a low carb high fat diet in which you consume less than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day. The point of the keto diet is to put your body into ketosis (by eating as little carbs as possible) so that you body switches from burning carbs to buring your stored fat instead. When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy. It also turns fat into ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the brain

I have been asked a lot lately why the keto diet? I chose to do the keto diet because I have noticed over the year that my body does well on low carb and is not a fan of carbohydrate overload. Also, as I turned 30, I noticed my weight gaining slightly and there is not much I could do for it. However, eating and drinking like crap (calorie overload) was not helping either. I knew I had to make a drastic commitment in order to shock my metabolism to get things back on track. This is just a temorary thing-I love carbs and I feel they are essential! However, some do stay on the keto diet permenantly and love it due to the benefits.

I did a bit of intermittent fasting which brought me down from 150lbs to 144lbs roughly. Now after one week of keto, I am 139lbs, which is most likely water weight. I still do intermittent fasting or IF most days since I am not a huge breakfast person and that helps a LOT with getting into ketosis.

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Here are my before photos at 150lbs before doing intermittent fasting and Keto. No flexing, relaxed. I took a TON. Its hard sharing these because after all I am supposed to be “Diary of a FIT Mommy” and due to stress and terrible eating the last year, I haven’t felt super “fit” at all. And this is why I am breaking up with carbs… for now.

My goals? TO FEEL BETER. To have MORE energy. To lose the afternoon slump. To have more mental awareness. And yes, to lose weight. GASP! I said it. I want my clothes to fit again. I do not have a set pound or weight in mind, but I will just go with the flow.

So how do I eat? It is simple, yet very hard to do! I mean, there are carbs in everything. I have not had a lot of time to get creative this week so I have been eating pretty plain.. especially for breakfast until I learn some cool new tricks! Apparently there are keto pancakes recipes out there?

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CARB MACROS: Most keto dieters aim to eat between 20 to 50 grams of carbs per day to maintain that ketone-burning state called “ketosis.” Roughly, this can translate into your macrobs for carbohydrates only being 5%-10% of your daily intake which as you guessed it isnt a whole lot! You should aim to score your carbs from high-fiber, water-rich fruits and vegetables to naturally boost hydration and keep your digestive system humming along.

PROTEIN MACROS: Shoot for around 15% of calories from high-fat protein sources. This could mean between 10%-20% of your daily macros coming from protein alone. Remember, this is a high fat diet, not necessarily a high protein diet.

FAT MACROS: Here’s where the bulk of your intake comes into play. Several studies have shown that a higher-fat diet can reduce cravings and levels of appetite-stimulating hormones ghrelin and insulin. Your macro percentage for fats should be between 70%-80% of your total intake.

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Something that I learned while doing the keto diet was that you are allowed to subtract sugar alcohols and fiber from your net carbs that you are allowed per day. Some people (those who are SUPER strict) will actually add these in but since I am not wanting to go that route, most people like myself do not count those things. It adds for a bit of flexibility.

Given that sugar alcohols have a much less significant effect on blood sugar levels, they’re commonly found in keto-friendly products. Furthermore, since they aren’t fully digestible, keto dieters often subtract the sugar alcohols and fiber from the total number of carbs in a food item.

As promised, here is a new recipe I tried over the weekend that was a HIT! My best friend made steak and I made this keto diet friendly dish as a side.

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The options are endless! You can even add walnuts or sunflower seeds and ham cubes too. Serve with chicken, fish, beef, or enjoy alone.

I will keep you all updated on how the keto diet goes. Again, this is just temporary because I love carbs and I do not want to live this way for forever. But I felt the need to step back and learn how to choose better carbs for my journey! Plus I do enjoy a lower carb diet and will continue with that, but of course eating more than 20 grams per day!! Thank you all.

This blog is for those who are thinking of becoming pregnant, are already pregnant, or have given birth and are looking forward to getting their best bodies ever.The ketogenic diet has many amazing health benefits, such as increased energy, elimination of “blood sugar roller coaster” rides, and mental clarity, to name a few. But one of the main reasons people go keto is for weight loss. So, if you’re following a keto diet to lose weight and the scale isn’t budging, it’s certainly frustrating. But don’t dismay. We’ve rounded up the most common reasons you might not be losing weight on keto, and also share what you can do to fix the problem. 

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Before we dig into other possible influences, let’s make sure you are actually in ketosis. You may think you are, but if you aren’t truly in ketosis, you won’t reap the benefits from it, including weight loss. The best way to find out is to check your blood ketones and blood sugar and make sure your numbers are in line with ketosis . 

As keto has grown, so have the food choices. On one hand, it’s good to have options. But, there are some not-so-healthy options available, like misleading keto snacks and desserts, and these can affect your ability to stay in ketosis or lose weight for two simple reasons: First, many “keto” processed foods lack the nutrients we need. When your body is not getting enough vitamins and minerals from the diet, you can actually gain weight and store fat.  Second, not all keto-friendly sweeteners are created equal. Some of them are zero carbs, but others contain some carbs, which can push you past your desired daily macros if you’re not careful. Worse, bio-individuality means some people react adversely to any or all of these sweeteners, perhaps heightening their blood sugar and kicking them out of ketosis. Finally, some products claim to be keto when they’re loaded with enough carbs to derail your macros. To avoid complications, be sure that the majority of your macros come from real whole foods loaded with healthy fats, such as avocados, olives, eggs, wild-caught fish, pasture-raised meats, high-fat and low-carb dairy products, healthy oils (think olive oil and coconut oil), and non-starchy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, and peppers. And, if you’re eating processed keto snacks, track your macros carefully and consider testing your ketones and blood glucose;  it’s important to see if what you’re eating is affecting your ketosis. Regardless, keep your diet plan clean and keep processed treats to a minimum. If you need great keto-friendly foods to munch on instead of processed foods, try Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs or go to our recipe section for more delicious keto recipes. 

Along with eating the wrong things, excessive calorie intake can also be a reason for an inability to lose weight on the ketogenic diet. Over-consumption of food and going over your recommended macros (including fat intake) can lead to weight gain rather than fat loss. Luckily, the more solidly into ketosis you are, the less hungry you become, so overeating becomes harder and harder. Eating too few calories can have similar results; when your body thinks it’s starving, it holds onto everything it can. Just be sure you’re eating within your macros and you should be fine. If you’re not sure, it’s always a good idea to count your macros; if you want to lose weight, you should eat at a healthy calorie deficit. 

Low Carb Vs. Keto: Which Is Better?

When eating keto, it’s important to track how many grams of carbs you eat. Otherwise, you may be getting more carbs in your diet than you think, which can kick you out of ketosis. Some foods you wouldn’t think have carbs actually are high-carb. Some dairy and nuts are good examples. Just ¼ cup of almonds has 3 grams of net carbs, but another handful (which is easy to consume when snacking) brings the count right up to 6 grams of net carbs. The best way to avoid miscounting