Ketogenic Eating
in Plain English
There’s all sorts of confusing information out there.
Let’s figure keto out together.
Introduction
What is Keto?
In a nutshell, keto, or ketogenic, is a style of eating that uses weight-based ratios to determine what is eaten in a given meal. Ratios are calculated as total weight of fat vs. total weight of carbohydrates plus protein.
Learn More About Keto
- How Does it Work?
- What are the Rules?
- How Do I Calculate Ratios?
- Who’s it For?
- Who’s it Not For?
- and more…
Getting Started
Keto 101
To get started with keto, you need to calculate your ideal ketogenic ratio (total fat to total carbs plus protein). Everyone has their own ideal ratio, as well as their own macronutrient thresholds, and starting keto means finding your ideal ketogenic ratio and sticking to it at every meal.
Learn More:
- The Different Ratios
- Reading Food Labels
- Using Food Tracking Apps
- Determining Your Ideal Ratio
- Calculating Meal Menus
- Setting Reasonable Goals
- The Transition Process into Ketosis
- and more…
Keeping Going
Keto 201
To be successful with keto, ongoing work is required. Often there is at least some troubleshooting to do, there are obstacles that need to be surmounted, and there is simple fatigue that requires creative solutions.
Common Problems:
- Unearthing Food Sensitivities
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Help! I Can’t Poop
- Hitting Weight-Loss Plateaus
- Brain Chemistry Bingo
- Getting Out of Ruts
- Sauces to the Rescue
- and more…
Enough is Enough
When Keto Doesn’t Work
Keto can be amazing for some people, but like anything else, one size does not fit all. For some people, depending upon the problem(s) they are trying to solve, keto might be the exactly wrong solution. Here’s how to tell if you are just stuck in a rut or if keto truly isn’t right for you.
Common Problems:
- Weight Gain
- Low Energy
- Bathroom Nastiness
- Poor Sleep
- Feeling Like Hot Garbage All the Time
- and more…