Keto Means
Keto Means
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You could be gaining weight on keto because change is hard! When you first start the keto diet, or any diet for that matter, it can take some time for your body to adjust to the dietary changes. During the initial phase of the keto diet, you might see some weight fluctuations.
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Read More »Ahhh! You’re gaining weight on keto… never fear, our Keto Nutritionist is here! If you took a survey and asked people why they are following the keto diet, the majority of people would likely say it’s for weight loss. A quick internet search on ”keto for weight loss” brings up hundreds of articles. But what happens if you’re gaining weight on keto? What then?!
When you don't eat carbs, your liver switches over to burning fat for fuel. It turns fat into fatty acids and ketones and sends them to your cells...
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It is recommended that you drink 8 ounces of water or carb/caffeine free beverage every 30-60 minutes to help flush out the ketones. Again, ketones...
Read More »Eating frequency can also be a culprit for gaining weight on the keto diet. If you notice that your clothes are starting to get a little tight, you might want to evaluate how often you’re eating. Three meals and several snacks a day could be kicking you out of ketosis. Snacking can also lead to consuming too many calories. THE SOLUTION: Listen to your body’s natural hunger signals, and only eat when you’re hungry. A meal should keep you full for a good four to five hours, if not longer. So if you find yourself getting hungry between meals, you might not be eating enough protein and fat at meals or too many carbs. Keto diets are known to help control hunger. You can also try intermittent fasting to help with weight loss and to get you back into ketosis. Here are 13 tips to fight sugar & carb cravings on the keto diet and here’s how Collin kicked sugar cravings to the curb with keto! You could be gaining weight on keto because of stress and lack of sleep! Your food intake isn’t the only thing that can cause weight gain on keto. If the numbers on the scale are slowly creeping up, you might want to evaluate your stress levels and sleep. High levels of stress can lead to weight gain. Likewise, poor quality sleep or not getting enough sleep can also cause your body to pack on the pounds. THE SOLUTION: Work on ways to lower your stress levels. Try meditating, deep breathing, or going for a walk. Prioritize your sleep and develop a relaxing bedtime routine. Stay on track with your keto diet to help improve sleep and lower stress. Can’t sleep? Here’s what we learned during our month-long sleep challenge on Hip2Save. Gaining weight on keto can happen for a number of reasons. To get back on the keto weight loss train, start tracking your food intake, eat only when hungry, avoid packaged foods, try to lower your stress response, and focus on getting a good night’s sleep. The keto diet works for weight loss and to improve overall health, just give yourself the grace and time it takes to get back on track to lose the weight. Have you experienced weight gain on keto? Let us know what worked for you to get back on track with your weight loss journey! Read more from our Keto Nutritionist if you’re struggling to lose weight on keto.
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