First Week: Top 3 Keto Conundrums

First Week: Top 3 Keto Conundrums

October 21, 2013 by 38 Comments

The combination of carb restriction and ketosis is what makes the keto diet so effective for so many. The decreased hunger and increase energy levels that most keto dieters experience make it so much easier to eat fewer calories, improve health, and lose weight naturally. Unfortunately, to reap all of the benefits of keto dieting, you may have to experience some unpleasant symptoms as your body adapts to low-carb living. These symptoms typically include mild digestive issues, mental ...

How to Easily Count Carbs on the Keto Diet

How to Easily Count Carbs on the Keto Diet

October 20, 2013 by 92 Comments

In this day and age, technology is at an all-time high and constantly improving our lives. An example of this is calorie tracking apps that provide us with an easy way to count our daily calorie and macronutrient intake. These calorie counting tools are a fantastic way to see almost exactly what you are putting into your body on a daily basis. But, at first, counting your calories, carbs, fats, and proteins can be a huge hassle, especially when you’re transitioning into a ketogenic ...

5 Steps to Transition into a Keto Diet

5 Steps to Transition into a Keto Diet

October 19, 2013 by 7 Comments

Transitioning to the keto diet can be difficult. Just like with any major dietary change, it will take time for you to adjust to the changes that the keto transition requires. Fortunately, with the right information and strategies, you can make the overwhelming task of achieving your keto goals into a simple step-by-step process. Throughout this post, we will go over strategies, diet tips, and info that will help you turn keto into your new way of life. Here’s a quick overview of the five ...

Health Benefits of Endurance Training

Health Benefits of Endurance Training

October 14, 2013 by 5 Comments

Endurance training does not just build up your muscle mass and strength, it also provides unquestionable health benefits improving the overall way your body looks, feels and performs. Irrespective of where you do your training – in an expensive gym with a personal trainer, at home in front of a TV, or with YouTube video guides and dumbbells in your hands, your body is sure to show some obvious improvements. What is Endurance Training? Endurance training is the act of exercising in a ...

Motivation: Move Toward Your Goals

Motivation: Move Toward Your Goals

October 14, 2013 by 5 Comments

We've all been to the point of not wanting to get up to go to the gym, continue a diet, or do something positive. It happens to the best of us and it's definitely something that has hit me on several occasions. Sometimes we just get unmotivated, and sometimes it gets us on the worst day. We're all guilty of thinking in the negative, not wanting things. Everything is fine and normal, but there is no action in not wanting something. I'll give you a rundown of what I did to keep myself motivated to ...

Starting Strength [Beginner Routine]

Starting Strength [Beginner Routine]

October 13, 2013 by 11 Comments

This is one of the best and most used strength training routines recommended to new trainers. It emphasizes the gradual, but linear progression of strength by using only a handful of exercises. Whether you are coming back to training after a long break, or you are brand new to the field - this is ultimately going to be ideal for you to get in shape quickly. This program has been successful for over 30 years, with the simplistic idea of mastering the basics of effective compound lifting using ...

Keto Recipe: Delicious Chocolate Donuts

Keto Recipe: Delicious Chocolate Donuts

October 10, 2013 by 37 Comments

All these posts about treats just make me want more! Here's another favorite of mine that ended up being a daily affair, and a staple in my diet. Two good things at once? It almost seems too good to be true - but it's not. These chocolate donuts seriously pack a punch in taste, nutrition, and the guilt. Made from protein powder, you'd expect a consistency to that of a piece of cardboard but it's the secret of egg whites that really take it to a whole new level. Each bite you take will actually ...

Keto Recipe: Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Keto Recipe: Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

October 9, 2013 by 19 Comments

You love 'em, I love 'em, we all love 'em. The little disks of joy have slipped into more than one of our dreams with their warm, fluffy texture and intoxicating smell. Even the most successful dieter can sink to the thought of some delicious pancakes. When you're on a low carb diet, gluten free diet, or ketogenic diet you don't just want any protein powder pancake that's all dried out. You want something that LOOKS like the real thing, that TASTES like the real thing, and most ...

Low Carb Flax Bread

Low Carb Flax Bread

October 9, 2013 by 8 Comments

One of the biggest things that I missed when I was on a ketogenic diet was bread, sweet sweet bread. It made life easy when I needed something quick, but it was never in my pantry because it's practically a carb overload. This was one of my go-to recipes when it came to low carb bread, and can be modified to fit any taste. You want sweet? Add some Da Vinci Sugar-Free syrup. Want savory? Add some nuts or spinach. You can practically make any alteration to the bread to suit your needs, ...

Thin Crust Low Carb Pizza

Thin Crust Low Carb Pizza

October 7, 2013 by 5 Comments

Ketogenic Pizza, Low Carbohydrate Pizza, Healthy Pizza, Low-Calorie Pizza! - whatever name you give it, this perfect substitution for regular pizza is sure to be a hit. It hits most of the same notes as a regular pizza if you are comparing it to a thin crust that is. The star of this recipe is definitely the crust base, the Joseph's Low-Carb Pita Bread Very similar mouth feel and at a fraction of the guilt. Also one of my go to recipes just like the Cauliflower Fried Rice because you can ...