Written by female personal trainer, London based, Justina Triasovaite.
The new year is well under way and you may have set fitness goals at the beginning of the year that you are now struggling with. A good way of complimenting your fitness regime is adjusting your diet. The keto diet is a low-carb and high fat diet that is a great way of losing fat fast and
could be a great way to kick start your fitness journey Keto is short for Ketogenic and is one of the most widely used diets in recent years for
burning fat quickly and getting in to great shape. It is all about low-carbs, using excess fat and entering ketosis.
If you are looking struggling with your resolutions and are looking for a different way of eating that is simple and proven to work on a wide variety of people and body types, the Keto Diet may be for you. However ketogenic diet is not for everyone and you should be very careful. As i always say- experiment, access and make a decision based on results. You might want to start with combining your current diet with Keto and see how you feel before you transition to full ketosis.
Carry on reading for more tips and information below.
The keto diet consists of protein, a tiny amount of carbs and a significant amount of fats. The idea behind the ketogenic diet is that eating a small amount of carbohydrates and plenty of fats helps alter your metabolic state to the extent that your body will begin to burn fat instead of carbs for energy. This state is called ketosis.
If you are not on the Keto diet your body gets its energy from burning carbs to produce glucose. When you deprive your body of carbs to burn your liver will convert fatty acids into ketones.
This alternative process uses your fat for your fuel. As a result of this you will being to lose weight. Whilst the diet was originally designed to combat epilepsy, and has been successful at doing so, in recent years it has been the diet of choice for many fitness fanatics looking to lose weight.
It is important to prepare a varied meal plan because you have to be quite strict with yourself if you want the diet to work effectively.
Some people worry about low-carb diets as many of our staple meals are based around carbohydrates and many of our favourite culinary indulgences are high in sugar. But fear not. Here are a few healthy and appetising meal examples you can eat when embarking on
the keto diet.
There are a few groups of food that fit neatly in to the keto diet. Seafood, meat, poultry, cheese and oils are all foods that work great within the keto diet structure. You should try avoiding sugary and starchy foods. Steer clear of bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes. You
should also stop drinking beer, fizzy and energy drinks which are high in sugar.
As we touched on above, the keto diet was originally developed to treat epilepsy sufferers. But over time people have begun to use the diet for more general fitness purposes as it is also an effective way to lose body fat.
The diet has been shown to work for people hoping to lose weight, gain muscle and lower inflammation. But it is also worth noting that because of the stringency of the keto diet it may not be appropriate for people with existing liver or kidney problems. The keto diet may also result in nutrient deficiencies and constipation. If this worries you then maybe this isn’t
the diet for you.
The keto diet may not necessarily be the right choice for you. But loads of people are doing it, which may lead you to ask why?
A look at the pros and cons may help to further explain.
There are obvious positives to adopting the keto diet. The most noticeable of these is the body fat loss. If you are looking to lose weight the keto diet has been proven to help many
people.
The keto diet is also great if your job dictates how active you are able to be on a daily basis. If you live a fairly sedentary life you will benefit from the keto diet because it keeps your carbohydrate intake to a minimum. Its very easy to plan your meals.
Some have questioned whether the keto diet is a good long-term solution to weight loss.For many people the low carb diet may prove difficult to maintain. Whilst the diet is suitable for people with sedentary lifestyles and desk jobs, relying on ketosis is not great for people who lead active lifestyles.
If you are in the early stages of the keto diet you may feel sluggish and unable to focus effectively. The brain needs glucose and cannot survive on the energy derived from fatsalone. If you are already used to a low-carb diet this may not be a problem, but it is certainly something to consider for newcomers.
If you are looking for a change of diet, I recommend giving the keto diet a try. In the internet age information is easy to come by but it is important that you are cautious when deciding to change your diet entirely.
I would recommend consulting your doctor or a personal trainer before you make any dramatic changes. Hopefully the tips above have given you a good indication of what the keto diet can do for you.
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