Intermittent fasting has become an immensely popular dieting strategy. Although it may seem like another diet fad, there are several reasons why skipping meals can be so helpful for many of us. The first (and biggest for most) is that intermittent fasting can help you bust through weight loss plateaus. Down to those last couple of pounds, or been stuck at the same number for weeks? Give this a try. The other reasons are for the sheer health benefits of fasting. Better metabolic adaptions, ...
Using the Fat Fasting Technique
The fat fast is a technique brought by Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution - used by people who are metabolically resistant and have trouble with their induction. Let me first say that fat fasting should be used in 2 situations and 2 situations only: Breaking through a 2 week or longer plateau. Inducing yourself into ketosis quicker, whether you are just starting keto or you had a cheat day. If you’re the type of person that loses weight easily and you are NOT hitting a plateau, then fat ...
- December 1, 2013
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Best Low Carb Tortillas
I will be sharing some keto recipes that call for low carb tortillas in the near future, so I thought I'd share my take on a popular version making the blog rounds. They're a little hard to work with, but I've got a little trick that will help you make near-perfect tortillas every time. Yields 10 servings of low carb tortillas. The Preparation 1 cup coconut flour 4 tablespoons psyllium husk powder ½ cup softened butter, coconut oil, or grass-fed lard ¼ teaspoons garlic ...
- November 25, 2013
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Ketogenic Diet Food List: Everything You Need to Know
Not sure what to eat on a ketogenic diet? Here's a quick food list for you to reference. Below you'll find a brief overview of what you can eat. Scroll further down to see more details on each section. Being on a diet isn’t the easiest thing in the world, especially when you don’t know what you should eat. We’ve put together this ketogenic diet food list to help people out there make decisions on what they are eating and shopping for. Below you can find a quick visual guide to what to eat ...
- November 23, 2013
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The Best Low Carb Vegetables for Keto
Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy low-carb diet, but sometimes we’re stuck with decisions we might regret later. Some vegetables are high in sugar and don’t cut it nutritionally – so we need to weed them out. Make sure to be careful when eating vegetables as their carb counts do add up quickly. Below you'll find a quick visual guide on the best (and worst) low-carb vegetables for keto. Keep scrolling down to see a complete list of the most commonly consumed vegetables. At the ...
- November 13, 2013
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Hello World. My Journey From 350 Pounds to 190.
Where I Am Now Let's first start out with some basics. Now some of this may seem like unnecessary information but comparing it to my past, it's meaningful but that'll become more apparent as you keep reading. I currently sit at 190 pounds and have been at this weight for about a year now. I am 6'4 and have about 9.5% body fat. I lead a pretty active lifestyle in comparison to what it used to be. I frequent the gym 3-4 a week, go out to social gatherings another 2-3 times a week and work 5 ...
- November 2, 2013
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Easiest Keto Meatza You’ll Ever Make!
As you probably already know, I love pizza and all things pizza. And I can't deny my love of meat. Why not combine the two in some scientific horror story and call it a meatza? PERFECT! This isn't your traditional meatza though, it's a fast and easy way to get lunch or dinner made in just about 30 minutes. Delicious crispy crust underneath, and it really takes no effort to make. You'll be thanking me for this one later, but probably hating me. Your burning desire to make this over and ...
- October 29, 2013
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Dieting Like You Don’t Mean It
Most people start off on a diet that promises fantastic results, but is also very restrictive. From low carb to low calorie to taking a pill - they promise it will get you the results you want. It might be for an upcoming event, a new year's resolution, or just an off-the-mill spawn of insight. So, why don't these diets work? Well, usually it's because they are too restrictive and people don't like to be restricted. Remember when your parents told you to not do something when you were younger, ...
- October 4, 2013
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