How to Get Into Ketosis in Less Than 3 Days

How to Get Into Ketosis in Less Than 3 Days

Sugar..!! The Brutal Way

How to Get Into Ketosis
 in Less Than 3 Days

Ketogenic diets work by reducing basal insulin levels and setting up conditions that will move you into a state of ketosis.

Getting into ketosis fast is important because when the body produces ketones, your hunger level goes down, your energy goes up, and you experience a state of well-being. These benefits will make it easier for you to stick to your diet plan.

Ordinarily, on a typical keto diet, it takes 3 to 5 days to enter into the state of ketosis, depending on how many carbohydrates per day you were eating before you started restricting carbs. But there are much quicker methods. 

While nutrition should never be sacrificed at the expense of your health, here is how you can get into ketosis in less than 3 days.

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Why Do You Want to Lose Weight with Low Carb?

Why Do You Want to Lose Weight with Low Carb?

Questions??

With Christmas and the holidays behind us, a lot of people have now turned their focus toward the new year and what they want to accomplish. For a lot of folks, that means getting into shape:

• making better food choices
• losing a few pounds
• and kicking up your activity level

becomes a priority when January rolls around.

Does that sound like you?

Why Do You Want
 to Lose Weight?

• Are you dissatisfied with the way you are?
• Are you thinking about going on a low-carb diet?
• Do you feel that weight loss will improve your life?
• Do you believe weight loss will help you fit into some ideal?
• Why do you really want to lose weight?

Since most New Year's resolutions fail, the answers to all of those questions, and more, will determine your ability to succeed on a low-carb diet.

Or any diet at all.

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How to Plan a Great Low-Carb Christmas Dinner

How to Plan a Great Low-Carb Christmas Dinner

Sugar..!! The Brutal Way

How to Plan a Stress-Free
Low-Carb Christmas Dinner

A typical menu is all about carbs:

• potatoes
• rice
• bread
• pasta
• whole grains
• cereals
• and sweet desserts

These foods find their way onto the menu at almost every single meal.

The problem?

Loading up on carbohydrates isn't a holiday tradition. For most people, it is an every day affair. 

So if you're trying to plan a great low-carb Christmas dinner:

Your old holiday habits might have you feeling a little lost and overwhelmed right about now.

However, there's no need to fear.

That spiral-cut ham or prime roast beef you're used to making for the holiday are carb free. But some of the appetizers, side dishes, and luscious desserts you used to whip up to impress your family and friends might not be.

If that's the problem you're having, don't despair. All it takes to put together a great low-carb Christmas dinner is a little pre-thought and creativity.

Whether you're new to low carb this year or you have white-knuckled your way through the holiday season, if you follow the 10 simple principles outlined below, your family and friends will never miss the carbs.

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30+ Low-Carb Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Ideas

30+ Low-Carb Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Ideas

Special Event Diet

Get Easy Low-Carb
Side Dishes for 
Thanksgiving Dinner 

When it comes to the holidays, sticking to your low-carb diet can be rough.

The holidays are filled with tempting, luscious desserts, sugary treats, and comforting side dishes that mama always made.

The good news is that both turkey and ham are low-carb goodies. Even turkey gravy won't set you back a ton of carbs. You don't really have to give any of that up. Just say "no" to the sugary glazes and carby brines, and we'll show you how to make low-carb turkey gravy and all of the other trimmings you've been missing.

Coming up with a hearty Thanksgiving menu that includes some of these terrific low-carb Thanksgiving side dishes and ideas is easy. With a bit of planning, your low-carb meal can be tasty as well as appeal to the senses.

If Thanksgiving isn't going to be at your house, it will be simple to take a couple of the following 30 low-carb side dishes with you, and maybe even share a super-good sugar-free dessert.

For those who have to eat gluten free, we have tricks for you too:

Cook your Thanksgiving dinner at home and then take a plate with you.

There is always a way to make the holiday work well, without feeling deprived, so come along. Low-carb doesn't mean misery. In fact, your holiday offering will look so good, you'll be the envy of all of your friends and family.

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Make Your Low-Carb Halloween Special

Make Your Low-Carb Halloween Special

Special Event Diet

Who Needs Candy?
Check Out these Low-Carb
Halloween Recipes and Food Ideas!

Have you noticed that Trick-or-Treat is almost non-existent now?

For the past several years, hubby has sat by the front door with a large plastic bowl of candy and other goodies to pass out to the neighborhood kiddies, but hardly anyone ever shows up.

We live in Utah, and Utah has organized Trunk-or-Treat festivities at the local church building every year, so very few kids roam the neighborhood after dark.

However, when you're on a low-carb diet, candy isn't an option. To make your holiday special, here are tons of Halloween recipes and food ideas to keep you feeling like you're still part of the "in" crowd.

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