Mark Luigi Dacumos
Trying anything new can be daunting, especially a diet. If you’ve been eating a certain way all your life, switching that up may seem impossible, or you may doubt that you’ll be able to last.
Luckily, keto is a diet that’s easy to follow. Sure, it has you cut carbs and sugar, but it doesn’t force you to restrict calories or deprive/starve yourself. And while you could count carbs for more precise results, you don’t even have to do that either.
One thing that can help you stay on track with keto is to know what to expect. While we can’t predict 100 percent what your results will be, keto does follow a particular pattern as you switch to eating fewer carbs and eliminating sugar and replacing them with healthy fats, non-starchy vegetables, and so on.
What can influence your keto results? Tons of factors, such as your:
- Food preferences
- Age
- Height/weight
- Body fat
- Activity levels
- Lifestyle
- Goals
- And more…
What one person sees on keto could be different for another when it comes to speed. For this reason, don’t be alarmed if you have a friend doing the diet who loses weight quicker than you.
Concentrate on cutting those carbs and sugar and focus on eating whole, non-processed keto foods, and you should be good to go. And if you really want to get on a shorter, clearer path towards keto success, look into a custom keto meal plan or make your own using recipes online. It can save you time, money, and frustration in the future.
Keto Week 1: Results and Signs to Look For
Keto Flu
Your body is probably used to having carbs as its primary fuel source. As you reduce their consumption on keto, your body will need to learn to use fat instead.
The good news about this is that fat can provide twice the energy of carbs while keeping your blood sugar levels stable, so you experience fewer cravings and crashes. This will not only help you look and feel better and improve your quality of life, but it can also cut your food costs and medical bills over time.
As your body gets used to this low-carb way of eating, however, you may experience “keto flu” symptoms like:
- Brain fog
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Irritability
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
Don’t be alarmed. In fact, be happy that you’re feeling these keto flu symptoms. They’re a sign that you’re actually doing the diet, and it’s on its way towards working.
The Need for Lots of Water
It’s worth noting that if you’re used to working out or doing a lot of activity, you may want to slow down when starting keto. You should also drink plenty of water and add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt to your glasses to replenish lost electrolytes, as fewer carbs in your system mean less water retention.
Don’t be surprised if you find yourself going to the bathroom frequently to urinate. It’s perfectly normal as your body flushes water from your system.
Less Bloating and Quick Weight Loss
Speaking of less water retention, that means you can look forward to less bloating and some weight loss. Your face may look less puffy. Clothes may fit a bit easier. And you may experience first-week weight loss of up to 10 pounds, with most of it being water weight.
