Hi friends! 👋 The idea of changing your entire way of eating can feel overwhelming, right? Especially with all the conflicting info out there! But it doesn’t have to be complicated! Let’s talk about keeping Keto beautifully, wonderfully SIMPLE.
Forget about calorie counting. Seriously! The concept of calories being the only thing that matters came about when we started eating lots of carbs. On a low-carb, higher-fat diet, your natural satiety signals work much better. Focus on eating simple foods.
The simplest formula for Keto, especially if you’re trying to lose weight or have metabolic issues, is: low carbs (under 20g-30g total carbs/day), moderate protein, and fat to satiety… That’s it!
What does “moderate protein” mean? Listen to your body! Some days you might want a big steak, other days less. For a more specific target, aim for around 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of your target body weight. Prioritizing protein is important and helps with satiety. Try eating your protein first at a meal.
And “fat to satiety”? This is key! Eat protein and non-starchy veggies, and add enough healthy fat (like butter, olive oil, or fat from meat) until you feel comfortably full… Then, stop eating. That’s your body telling you you’ve had enough. Eating slower helps you recognize this signal.
You don’t need fancy recipes or special ingredients. For the first eight months on Keto, one person ate bacon and eggs for breakfast, chicken/beef salad for lunch, and chicken/beef with veggies for dinner – simple foods every day! Find simple meals you like – maybe eggs for breakfast, or meat and a salad for lunch/dinner. Keeping meals simple helps your brain deal with cravings and the adjustment to this new lifestyle.
And please, don’t eat just because the clock says it’s time or because others are eating. Listen to your body’s actual hunger cues.
Focus on simple, whole foods. You don’t need to measure everything or worry about macros perfectly when you’re starting out, especially if you’re metabolically unwell. Just keep your carbs low, get enough protein, and eat fat until you’re full.
See? Simple! In our next post, we’ll tackle some common myths you might hear about diet.
Trust your body, keep it simple, and enjoy the ride!
