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Kayla Lost Over 30 Lbs. and 10% Body Fat

Kayla Lost Over 30 Lbs. and 10% Body Fat

Hello! My keto journey started in June 2016, but the research started long before that back in April 2016. I took 2-3 months to study and research the ketogenic diet to understand the "rules of the road", meal planning, success stories and all of the ins and outs. I was on a macro counting diet prior to this WOE and I was eating six times a day. The first two weeks, I made a SUPER slow transition as I was just getting used to eating less often and how my meals were planned, ultimately I wish ...

Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour — Everything You Need to Know

Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour — Everything You Need to Know

With coconut flour and almond flour, you can make pancakes, cookies, bread, muffins, pizza, and even waffles that are both healthy and delicious. In fact, they are the feature flours for anyone following a ketogenic, paleo, low-carb, or gluten-free diet — allowing us to satisfy almost any craving without slipping back into our old eating habits. As with any food, however, there are some crucial caveats to be aware of before using these flours. After considering these concerns, we find ...

The Guide to Keto For Women: Lose Weight & Improve Health at Any Age

The Guide to Keto For Women: Lose Weight & Improve Health at Any Age

The keto diet is so different from other weight loss diet plans that it tends to spark concern, particularly regarding women’s health. There is no doubt that carb restriction can promote substantial amounts of fat loss for many women, but its impact on hormone levels, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause is often misunderstood. This naturally begs the question: Do keto weight loss results come at a cost, or is the diet a win-win for women's health? To help answer this critical question, ...

Best Low Carb Tortillas

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 ...

Lucas Has Lost 100 Pounds in 6 Months

Lucas Has Lost 100 Pounds in 6 Months

My name is Lucas. I've taken 37 trips around the Sun. I am the husband to a wonderful homemaking wife who educates our 10 children at home. We live in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina where I serve as a Detective at our Sheriff's Office. We are a very active family and love to homestead and be adventurous. Over the years my ability to keep up with the kids and do the things I have always loved slowly became harder and harder due to excess weight gains. I went from being a ...

After Doing Keto Diet, I Can Keep Up with My Kids, All Day

After Doing Keto Diet, I Can Keep Up with My Kids, All Day

I am a wife and mother to six wonderful kiddos. Two of this kids I gave birth to in my thirties. I have always been told I "carry my weight well" but after the two babies, I was bigger than I'd ever been. I spent three years trying different diets and weight loss supplements. I even sold plexus for a while but only lost around 20lbs using it. I was eating what I thought was healthy, fruit smoothies and low fat food, but I kept getting bigger and more depressed. I started keto in Jan 16 2017 ...

Best Keto Recipe Roundup of 2014

Best Keto Recipe Roundup of 2014

Phew, what a year it's been! I hope everyone had a great busy holiday season and is starting to wind down again. With over 250 recipes posted by me over the weeks that have gone by, I decided that I needed to highlight a few of my favorites. I put together this list of just over 50 recipes that I personally loved and am still making to this day. Recipes that can be used and re-used over and over and continue to please the palate of any picky eater. So, if you're ever in a spot where you're ...

Keto Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

Keto Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

What do a keto dieter,  raw vegan, and backpacker have in common? If they don’t eat enough, their hair may start falling out. In other words, keto doesn’t cause hair loss directly. Instead, it is the significant shift in what and how much we eat that can cause us to lose hair. Fortunately, there is a simple solution that’ll help your hair regrow just as thick as before: eating more of the right keto foods. (Plus, you can even prevent hair loss with the same strategies!) To reach your ...

Keto Sausage and Cilantro Lime Rice

Keto Sausage and Cilantro Lime Rice

Planning weeknight dinners can be tiring and inconvenient. Make the process easier by keeping a few dinner favorites and classics in the recipe drawer. This dish is incredibly quick to make and tastes fantastic. It’ll surely be a weeknight favorite for years to come.  The cauliflower rice makes this dish low-carb, gluten-free, and completely keto-friendly. Cauliflower is a keto staple and is often used as a carbohydrate substitute and made into pizzas and rice. It also has a subtle, ...

Keto Cauliflower Chocolate Smoothie

Keto Cauliflower Chocolate Smoothie

When we think of cauliflower, savory dishes like cauliflower pizza or cauliflower stir-fry often come to mind. But, surprisingly, cauliflower also works well in a smoothie. This low-carb yet nutrient-packed smoothie doesn’t contain any fruit, but that doesn’t make it any less delicious! The addition of coconut milk and heavy cream makes it delectably thick and creamy, while the cocoa powder and cacao nibs add some chocolatey goodness. While cauliflower might seem like an odd flavor ...