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• Even though most keto experts will tout the benefits of keto and they’ll teach you how to start your keto diet tomorrow, they won’t tell you when keto might not be the right plan for you.
• Even though keto might not be right for you now, there are steps you can take to make keto right for you.
• We’re not Jillian Michaels – she says keto isn’t right for anyone
• Still, keto isn’t automatically a magical plan for everyone
• Don’t expect massive weight loss just because you’re cutting back on carbs
• If your body isn’t processing fat well, you need to work with your body to improve this in order to help make keto right for you.
• Sticking with processed carbs long term also isn’t the answer.
• While you may need to reduce carbs drastically to see results, not all ketoers need to stay under 20 grams of carbs for life

Listener Question: What is your take on companies that offer keto snacks and treats such as NÜSH, Quest, Smartćake, Smart Sweets, etc?

Product Review: Nush Cakes

Links Mentioned:

• Keto Decoded courses
• Kick It Naturally: Insomnia

Download – Checklist – Are You ready to Transition from Low-carb to Keto

• Guidelines given for mainstream recommended standard American diet
• Varying definitions of a low carb diet: WebMD vs. Diet Doctor vs. Our definition
• How to space carbs out on a low carb plan for best results
• Best food to eat on a low carb plan
• Varying definitions of a keto diet: WebMD vs. Diet Doctor vs. Our definition
• Main differences between low carb and keto
• How to structure low carb and keto meals
• Who should stick to a low carb plan vs. who is ready for a keto plan
• People with certain health conditions should avoid keto
• Calories on low carb and keto
• Exercise on low carb and keto

Listener Question: Are people with lower body fat able to eat more fat since they have less fat to burn on their bodies?

Links Mentioned in Episode 6

• Kick it Naturally – Fat Loss Plateaues
• Epic Uncured Bacon Bits – buy through Thrive Market
• Digestion Course

• Keto is a moderate protein diet, but protein consumption is still important
• Some people need to add more protein to their keto diet, while others need to focus on cutting back on protein.
• Digesting protein well is important for success on any real food diet, especially keto. We talk about symptoms of not digesting protein well.
• Steps you can take to aid in protein digestion
• We talk about how to figure out the right level of protein for your keto diet
• What about protein powders? We discuss what to look for and what to avoid.
• Benefits of collagen protein and recommendations
• Tips on reigning in protein if you’re consuming too much protein on your keto diet.

Listener Question: What are some of your favorite sources of protein for vegetarians or vegans?

Product Review: Great Lakes Collagen Protein Packets. Save 25% on your first order from Thrive Market with our affiliate link.

Episode Download: 5 Keto Meals Lower in Protein

Links Mentioned:

• Perfect Keto Unflavored Collagen (Affiliate Link)
• Further Food Collagen
• Great Lakes Collagen Protein
• Vital Proteins Collagen:  Amazon affilate link
• Chicken Bone Broth Video
• Keto Cooking Decoded
• Supplements mentioned: Beatine HCL from Natural Reference
• Episode of Kick it Naturally mentioned – Paleo vs Vegan

It can be daunting to change the way you eat because that means changing a lot of habits you’ve been developing your whole life. Many people try that all or nothing lifestyle and it usually lands you right back to where you started, looking for the next fad diet. So why not try a different approach of creating new healthy habits one at a time. Progress is still progress, and you may find that a gradual approach to healthy living is more sustainable.

In this episode:

• A check in with our keto challengers
• The benefits of switching from keto to low-carb
• Improving digestive issues
• The power of taking baby steps

Links mentioned:

• Kick it Naturally Book

We’re answering your keto questions on todays live Q & A!

In this episode:

• Losing weight after menopause
• Exercising while fasting
• Can cheese restrict weight loss?
• Why eating meat can cause discomfort in some people
• Can black coffee raise blood sugar?
• The benefits of supplementing with collagen

Links mentioned:

• Kick it Naturally Book
• Digestion Course

On today’s live show we’re answering your questions about taking supplements on a ketogenic diet.

In this episode:

• Why bile flow is the most important aspect on a keto diet
• When should you eat fat bombs?
• The benefits of bone broth
• Why it’s important to know your body chemistry when taking new supplements
• How much water should you be drinking?

Links Mentioned:

• Bone Broth Recipe
• Natural Reference
• Kick it Naturally Book
• Digestion Course

In today’s episode we’re talking about a variety of ways for you to maximize ketosis. And since it’s live, we’ll be taking your questions along the way!

In this episode:

• The benefits of fasted walks
• Increasing fat on a ketogenic diet
• Are you ready for Intermittent Fasting?
• What is a Carb-Up Day?
• Why Low-Carb can help you work up to Keto
• How alcohol affects your diet
• Hormonal imbalances
• Does Tony EVER go off track?

Links Mentioned:

• Challenge List
• Master Class
• High Fat Ground Beef (affiliate link)

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