So you want to join the Keto Club huh? Well if you want to get in, you’re going to have to tell me the secret password….I’m just kidding there is no password. You don’t have to enter your email address, remember a 4 digit code or pay $9.99 a month to be in it.
In fact all you need is an open mind, an empty stomach and lots of self-control because trust me, it isn’t easy making this transition. Think of it like this, your body is a million dollar car and all of your life you’ve been feeding it fuel worth $2 dollars a gallon. When you start giving it premium fuel that runs at $20 dollars a pop your body is going to need some time before it adjusts. You also wouldn’t want to fill your entire tank with that premium fuel then just expect everything to work perfectly.
When it comes to the keto diet you need to ease yourself into it, or else your body might reject the $20 fuel and you’ll be back at square one with that $2 dollar fuel. What I suggest is to go slow and follow a steady pattern that will allow your body to adapt to it. This might be something as simple as cutting out fries with your burger for dinner. Over time your body is going to adapt to the lack of fries and shift the attention to healthier foods you substitute in.
Perhaps instead of fries you get a side salad, celery sticks with ranch, green beans or even Brussel sprouts. I could go on and on with how many options you have at your disposal when it comes to side items, especially at a restaurant. As Mr. Krabs likes to say “the customer is always right,” or was he just saying that cause he was greedy and wanted their money?
Another question you might ask yourself is should I weigh myself on the scale every week? That is honestly your own decision to make.
I personally never felt the need to because if I felt more energized physically and mentally then I didn’t feel as if I needed a scale to reaffirm my feelings. However if you do think that weekly weigh-ins will hold you accountable then by all means go for it. Just don’t get too attached to the scale, go off of how you feel and do the “eye test.” You make the rules, guidelines and goals; unless of course you have a coach then I think they’re the boss.
To wrap all this up I’d just say that you have to listen body, what kinds of foods do you tend to enjoy eating or shy away from? This diet or I should say lifestyle will really make you check yourself, because you are because you are what you eat. I know that sounds extremely cliché but I think there is some value to it. Go slow, listen to your body and don’t be afraid to ask others who have been there, lost the weight and experienced the changes firsthand.
In fact all you need is an open mind, an empty stomach and lots of self-control because trust me, it isn’t easy making this transition. Think of it like this, your body is a million dollar car and all of your life you’ve been feeding it fuel worth $2 dollars a gallon. When you start giving it premium fuel that runs at $20 dollars a pop your body is going to need some time before it adjusts. You also wouldn’t want to fill your entire tank with that premium fuel then just expect everything to work perfectly.
When it comes to the keto diet you need to ease yourself into it, or else your body might reject the $20 fuel and you’ll be back at square one with that $2 dollar fuel. What I suggest is to go slow and follow a steady pattern that will allow your body to adapt to it. This might be something as simple as cutting out fries with your burger for dinner. Over time your body is going to adapt to the lack of fries and shift the attention to healthier foods you substitute in.
Perhaps instead of fries you get a side salad, celery sticks with ranch, green beans or even Brussel sprouts. I could go on and on with how many options you have at your disposal when it comes to side items, especially at a restaurant. As Mr. Krabs likes to say “the customer is always right,” or was he just saying that cause he was greedy and wanted their money?
Another question you might ask yourself is should I weigh myself on the scale every week? That is honestly your own decision to make.
I personally never felt the need to because if I felt more energized physically and mentally then I didn’t feel as if I needed a scale to reaffirm my feelings. However if you do think that weekly weigh-ins will hold you accountable then by all means go for it. Just don’t get too attached to the scale, go off of how you feel and do the “eye test.” You make the rules, guidelines and goals; unless of course you have a coach then I think they’re the boss.
To wrap all this up I’d just say that you have to listen body, what kinds of foods do you tend to enjoy eating or shy away from? This diet or I should say lifestyle will really make you check yourself, because you are because you are what you eat. I know that sounds extremely cliché but I think there is some value to it. Go slow, listen to your body and don’t be afraid to ask others who have been there, lost the weight and experienced the changes firsthand.