I LOVE this chart as a generalized visual for what happens as you begin the ketogenic diet. NOT everyone's "chart" would look exactly like this if you were to map out your weigh ins weekly.  Timelines for change will vary, the line itself will vary, basically everything will vary because every human is unique.  Your … Continue reading Weight Loss Is Not Linear

The Keto Flu usually occurs within the first few days of a drastic carb reduction or carb elimination from your diet.   Its symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, body aches, cravings, mood swings, brain fog, even nausea - almost the exact OPPOSITE of the health benefits the keto diet claims to help people realize.  In fact, … Continue reading What is the Keto Flu & how do I avoid it?

This question/comment comes up SO MUCH, especially early on as people are beginning their health or fat loss journey.  Many times, it's our unreasonable expectations that are getting in the way of our success and we need to reset those expectations or mechanisms for viewing "success". 1.) Body composition - It's in our nature to … Continue reading 7 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight on the Ketogenic Diet

Not everyone learns the same way, especially when it comes to something less like math/science and more like lifestyle change and behavioral shifts.  If you're the type who'd prefer to dig into a book full of resources, information and recipes, I have some Keto Book recos for you!  Any of these options are great, especially … Continue reading Keto Book Recommendations

Nutritional ketosis is a metabolic state where your body uses fat as a source of fuel. Most people are accustomed to using glucose or sugar/carbs as a fuel source because our diets typically contain more of those ingredients. And that is what our body uses for energy. When we switch to a low carbohydrate/moderate protein/high fat … Continue reading Nutritional Ketosis VS Exogenous Ketones