{"id":47,"date":"2021-10-19T10:41:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T10:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ketodietchoice.com\/?p=47"},"modified":"2022-02-04T20:42:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T20:42:47","slug":"how-to-start-a-keto-diet-5-tips-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ketodietchoice.com\/how-to-start-a-keto-diet-5-tips-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Keto Diet: 5 Tips for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Plan ahead to ensure the best results when you start the keto diet<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Have you been thinking of “going keto”? The\u00a0ketogenic diet\u00a0has become incredibly popular in recent years, but if you’re new to it, you may be wondering how to start a keto diet. It’s not necessarily difficult \u2014 but it does take a bit of consideration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you’ve been eating a typical American diet, you’ll probably need a little help to change the way you eat. First, be sure to talk with your doctor and get their go-ahead to go keto. Once you have a green light from your healthcare provider, you can use these five keto diet tips to get started.<\/p>\n

1. Study Up on the Keto Diet<\/b><\/p>\n

People differ in their psychological outlook regarding easing-in or\u00a0jumping<\/i>\u00a0into a lifestyle change, but the more you know about the keto diet ahead of time,\u00a0the better<\/i>. Successfully following a\u00a0ketogenic diet\u00a0requires understanding how your body normally breaks down carbs and fats and uses them for fuel, and how that process changes when carbohydrates aren’t available.<\/p>\n

To find out more about your metabolism on a\u00a0low carbohydrate diet\u00a0and on a keto diet, start slowly by noticeably reducing carbohydrates for a week and taking note of your body’s cues before reducing further. People differ but depending on initial carb intake, daily reductions of about 40-50g (about a serving of pasta or four slices of bread) are comfortable for many as they notch downward another 50g and hold for another week. You probably won\u2019t be in ketosis until your carb intake gets down around 50g total each day and you hold it there for a few weeks, but you may find this progression model induces weight loss even before reaching ketosis. If, after a little while, the final meal plan doesn’t agree with your body or preferences, you can choose to introduce other foods back into your diet.<\/p>\n

2. Stock Up on Keto-Friendly Foods<\/b><\/p>\n

It’s hard to maintain a ketogenic diet without having the right foods on hand. You’ll need lots of\u00a0protein and heart-healthy fats\u00a0to maintain your calorie intake without turning to carbs.<\/p>\n

To prepare yourself, stock your pantry with these keto-friendly foods:<\/p>\n