Chat The Fat

We talked a little bit about New Year's resolutions on the last episode, but since we're already 5 full days into the new year, a good portion of people who listened to that episode started their brand new keto lifestyle with good intentions, but since it's been 5 days, they're already back to eating all of the junk that led them to trying out keto in the first place … or they're at least considering going back to that lifestyle while searching for a new diet that's easier to follow than keto.

So let's talk about how to stick to your New Year's resolution this year!

In this episode:

• Sobering statistics on New Year's resolutions
• Making your goals S.M.A.R.T.
• Questions to ask yourself to help push you in the right direction
• Ask for help!

Links Mentioned:

• Challenge List

It's New Year's resolution time, so that means it's time for everyone to take a vow to jump right back into strict keto. This will allow you plenty of time to hit your beach body goals, if in fact the beaches actually open up this year.

But if you're brand new to keto, or if you've followed keto in the past but you're struggling to get back on track, jumping straight into strict keto macros might not be the best plan for you.

Listen in as we discuss how using a Low-Carb Plan can set you up for a successful Keto Plan.

In this episode:

• Some sobering statistics on New Year's resolutions
• Why start with Low-Carb when you can go big with Keto?
• How to start a Low-Carb Plan
• The benefits of using a food journal
• How many carbs is considered low-carb?
• What about calories?
• When is it time to switch from a Low-Carb Plan to Keto?

Links Mentioned:

• Keto Challenge Prep Tips
• Digestion Course
• Challenge List

Today we're talking to Keto Decoded member Sasha about getting the best results for her own bio-individuality.

Links Mentioned:

• Challenge Gift
• Monday Morning Motivation

Yes, weight loss has a lot to do with what you eat, but there's much more to the weight loss story than only what you eat. Now let's chat about 3 non-food things keeping you stuck.

In this episode:

• How mental roadblocks can challenge weight loss
• How relying too much on exercise will never work
• Is too much social media or news apps confusing you?

Links Mentioned:

• Keto Challenge Gift

Even if you're waiting around for New Years before you get started with keto, we still don't want you to gain a bunch of weight over the holidays, so let's chat about 3 ways you can avoid gaining weight this season.

In this episode:

• Why it can sometimes be best to just maintain
• Why it's important to switch things up
• How to keep yourself accountable
• Remember holidays are just days, not the whole season

Links Mentioned:

• Keto Challenge Gift

It's the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and we're in full holiday mode. Did you make it through without eating a plate full of potatoes or a whole pumpkin pie? If not, it's okay! We're only human.

So let's have a little pep talk to get ourselves back on track and seeing great results.

Topics:

• Do the next right thing
• Weight loss is not a straight path
• Make a commitment
• Don't play the blame game

Links Mentioned:

• Challenge Gift
• Challenge List

The holidays are somehow upon us and ketoers are starting to figure out a strategy to stay on track for the upcoming holidays that revolve mostly around food. This is especially important after the year most of us have had, with so many people adding an extra 15, 20 or more quarantine pounds. On today's episode let's talk about 3 strategies you can use to stay on track during the holidays so you're not vowing to start all over once January 1st rolls around.

In this episode:

• Just eat the holiday meal!
• Be prepared with keto friendly options
• If keto becomes too difficult, fall back into low carb

Links Mentioned:

• Master Class

What's the deal with alcohol on keto? This question came up quite a few times in our most recent Keto Challenge - so our challengers already know the answer, but we wanted to pop in to help all of our podcast listeners who haven't quite taken the plunge into the challenge. While we don't recommend drinking regularly when first starting keto, that doesn't mean people won't still drink - especially when life gets stressful, and as we get closer to the holidays.

In this episode:

• The differences between wine, liquor and beer
• Alcohol as a toxin
• Is mixing liquor with diet soda better?
• Is wine really good for you?
• Why keto may lower your tolerance for alcohol

Links mentioned:

• Master Class

We've got keto challengers, we've got questions and we're doing the show live!

We invited out keto challengers to join us on today's show and ask questions to get a better idea of how keto can help their unique physiology. And they've got some good ones. Listen in on this Part 2 of 2 show of Imbalances on Keto and Challenger Questions.

In this episode:

• Can beet flow help with IBS/Chrohns?
• What are some natural remedies for the common cold
• Tips for eating too quickly
• Why weight fluctuations affect weight loss mentality
• Is apple cider vinegar magic?
• When it comes to high blood pressure, have you heard of water?
• How different kinds of dairy can affect people
• How carbs affect people in ketosis differently

Links mentioned:

• Kick it Naturally: The Common Cold

We've got keto challengers, we've got questions and we're doing the show live!

We invited out keto challengers to join us on today's show and ask questions to get a better idea of how keto can help their unique physiology. And they've got some good ones. Listen in on this Part 1 of 2 show of Imbalances on Keto and Challenger Questions.

In this episode:

• What is a catabolic/anabolic imbalance?
• Can thyroid medications affect ketone readings?
• Can hashimoto disease affect a keto diet?
• How blood pressure can affect depression and anxiety

Links Mentioned:

• Keto Challenge List
• Keto Kickstart Course