If you are following a Keto diet, there’s a good chance that you are conscious about the amount of carbs that you are consuming. However, not keeping track of your other macros is just as important if you hope to make the most of your new dietary choices. In this article, we will explore the target macros for a classic Keto diet to help promote nutritional ketosis and healthy weight loss. Continue reading “Do You Know Your Target Macros For Keto?”
I Reached My Goal Weight With Keto! Now What?
Whether you are reading this after hitting your target weight or are getting closer each day and want to be prepared, congratulations on your progress! Unfortunately, we will be the first ones to tell you that maintaining your weight after dieting can be far more difficult than it was to lose it initially. If you’ve reached your goal weight, having a maintenance plan ready is critical for continued success. In this article, we will look at some of the ways you keep your new body from reverting back to its old ways. Continue reading “I Reached My Goal Weight With Keto! Now What?”
Common Keto Mistakes to Avoid
When first starting out on your Ketogenic journey, it can be hard to determine what foods are allowed and the adjustments you need to make to ensure you are getting the best results possible. While nutrition is large part of the weight-loss equation, there is much more you should be doing to improve your overall health. In this article, we explain some of the most common keto mistakes made by beginners and how you can avoid them to dive right into the benefits. Continue reading “Common Keto Mistakes to Avoid”
Why Does Keto Work for Weight Loss?
While many people have found success on Keto, the general population that is considering the lifestyle shift to lose unwanted weight may be curious to know exactly why the diet works so well. At its most basic level, Keto is most well known for the transition into a state of ketosis. But what exactly does this mean and how does it help with weight loss? Continue reading “Why Does Keto Work for Weight Loss?”
Can You Have Cheat Meals on Keto?
While generally considered a common practice on other restrictive diet plans, the Keto diet will typically discourage cheat meals in all forms because they can easily kick you out of ketosis. Unfortunately, this can set your weight loss back as much as 2 days as your body struggles to readjust and shed the water weight that was acquired from the cheat meal. If you decide that you do want to have a cheat meal while on Keto, here are some of the consequences you should expect. Continue reading “Can You Have Cheat Meals on Keto?”
Can You Build Muscle on Keto?
There’s a common misconception that it’s impossible to build true muscle while on a restrictive diet. While this may be true to a point because you are actively losing both fat and muscle while on a diet, it doesn’t mean that you can’t make real strength gains throughout your journey with the right dedication. To build muscle on Keto, you just need to know what to eat, how to train and what supplements can aid you in your fitness goals. Continue reading “Can You Build Muscle on Keto?”