The Keto Diet is gaining popularity in many health and fitness circles as it promises weight loss like never before. Celebrities swear by it and now a lot of people are following suit. Although there are many advantages to following this diet, there are a few things that you need to know about it first.

In a normal diet, your body relies on carbohydrates as a source of fuel or energy. In a Keto diet, on the other hand, you are reducing your intake of carbohydrates significantly which means that your body won’t be able to rely on carbs for fuel anymore. With that being said, ketones are being released instead to help burn up the stored fats in the body to generate energy.

So what should you know if you want to follow this diet? Here are 5 tips that you should start with.

Consider the long-term approach

Those who have tried this diet often start immediately without really thinking about the long term plan. Unfortunately, cutting back on carbs immediately can put your body into shock which can affect your hormones. Instead of going cold turkey on carbs, it is much better to transition into this diet slowly so your body will have time to adjust. While you are at it, it is important that you pay attention to what and how your body is feeling.

There is more to food in Keto

What you eat does play an important part in Keto diet but there are other ways to get the full benefits of this diet. You need to make sure that your magnesium, electrolytes, and sodium levels are stable and well supplemented so you should stay healthy even when you are in this diet. Drink more water when you are in this diet to avoid dehydration.

Keep track

When following the Keto diet, it is always a good idea to keep track of your new diet program. This means that keeping a journal is going to be useful on your part where you can jot down the food that you have eaten, your energy levels, current mood, and other changes to your body that you are starting to notice. Although it is impossible to get anything from a few days’ worth of journal entry, a few weeks or a month will give you a clear idea on what is happening to your body.

Don’t compromise quality

The Keto diet will require a lot from you in terms of food but this doesn’t mean that you should compromise the quality of your food. Keep in mind that your body still needs nutrients which means that you should avoid processed foods, junk foods, and the like. Fast foods are best avoided too because you aren’t getting anything from it. A better option would be to load up foods that are rich in nutrients as much as possible while still sticking to the diet plan.

Seek professional help

If you have been following the Keto diet for a while and you find yourself getting weak or prone to headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and other symptoms, you might want to seek professional help, someone who is qualified to give you a better guide on how to deal with Keto diet. Keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with customizing your diet or following another type of diet when you feel that the Keto diet isn’t working for you. 

The Keto diet may help you jumpstart your weight loss but you also need to carefully consider these tips as much as possible, especially the last one.