Everything You Need to Know About the Keto Diet

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6. Get Enough Sleep

This can be said for everybody. Not getting enough sleep can increase stress hormones and actually inhibit weight loss and other important bodily functions. Be sure to get a decent 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

7. You Have To Want It

Switching to a diet like the keto diet isn’t easy. You have to really want it. Pinpoint your big WHY - why do you want to pursue this diet? What are you going for? Is your why and are your goals big enough to keep you on track? You have to want what you’re going for more than you want those carbs or sugars you got so used to eating. Take some time to figure this out for yourself.

Is Keto A Long-Term Diet Plan?

A common question people have about the keto diet - is it a long term diet?

There was a study done that tested the general impact of a keto diet on someone who used it for a longer period of time. The results were very positive and proved the diet to be a good, healthy way to approach transforming your lifestyle.

The study concluded:

“The present study shows the beneficial effects of a long-term ketogenic diet. It significantly reduced the body weight and body mass index of the patients. Furthermore, it decreased the level of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the level of HDL cholesterol.

“Administering a ketogenic diet for a relatively longer period of time did not produce any significant side effects in the patients. Therefore, the present study confirms that it is safe to use a ketogenic diet for a longer period of time than previously demonstrated.”

For best results, it is highly suggested to stick with the keto diet long term.

If you do come a point where you want to transition out of the keto diet or make it less extreme, there’s not necessarily any exact answer for how to best do that. How long you should stay in a keto diet varies from person to person.

Is The Keto Diet Suitable For Vegans And Vegetarians?

Yes, vegans and vegetarians can definitely enjoy the keto diet, it just takes a little extra thought is all to be sure that you are getting the proper nutrients and meeting your needed macros.

While most people on the keto diet meet their protein needs through meat, it is definitely possible to meet your protein needs with plant-based options (quinoa, spinach, cauliflower, chia seeds, etc.). The main thing vegetarians and vegans need to keep in mind when doing the keto diet is to make sure you aren't getting too many carbohydrates through vegetables.

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