Within every weight loss plan, there are often little variations that can turn the plan into a whole new type of diet. That’s the way it is with low carb and ketogenics. Whenever you begin cutting carbs, your body doesn’t store them as fat and uses body fat instead as your fuel!

The more you cut down, the faster the weight melts off. There comes a point when you get to the ketogenic phase – which, for some people means 30 carbs or less, and for others, means 20 carbs or less.

During the ketogenic phase, your body is burning lots of fat as fuel. Every time you add more carbs, it gives the body carbs to burn instead of fat. So you’ll want to manage your carb intake according to however much weight you have to lose, and how fast you want to lose it.

With low carb, you have more freedom and flexibility to have some of the foods you want – such as fruit or starchy carbs like potatoes. But you’ll still want to be vigilant about the maximum number of carbs you allow into your diet. Continue reading →

There’s a saying that goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Nothing could be more fitting for those going on a Keto diet. Of course, it is possible to fly by the seat of your pants and make decisions at each meal, but in the very beginning, that might be hard to do.

Beginner Keto dieters need a little structure, and it helps to know the ins and outs of tracking carbs and macros as well as cooking methods and food choices that will help you lose weight fast.

The first thing you want to do is educate yourself on what you can and can’t have carb-wise and try to eliminate or replace those items in your kitchen. For example, you may not want to give up your coffee, but you’ll need to replace sugar with a sweetener that isn’t loaded with carbs. Continue reading →