Water is the driving force of all nature. I can't tell you how many times I talk to people who don't drink enough water. I was guilty of this my entire life and it showed its negative effects after a short time. Our bodies are 60% water for a reason! We all know that all … Continue reading How Much Water Do I Have to Drink on Keto?
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What is Keto? – Beginning Your Journey
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton What is the Keto Diet? The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called … Continue reading What is Keto? – Beginning Your Journey
The Importance Fatty Acids on Keto
Throughout my Keto journey I have heard many people talk about Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids and their importance, but I never quite understood the full story. It seemed over scientific and I never took the time to comprehend the "Why?" behind eating special foods with these fatty acids. I did some research … Continue reading The Importance Fatty Acids on Keto
Diet and Depression
“If you don’t think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.” — Kris Carr Mental health is the major disease … Continue reading Diet and Depression
Self Love Nightly Checklist
I found an article on Psychology Today and I now use it every night along with AIG to keep my mind and body on track! Every night before I go to bed, I fill out a printout version of the below. I have added questions to make it more personal and I would recommend … Continue reading Self Love Nightly Checklist
Personal-My Journey So Far
There are a lot of reasons I decided to start living a keto lifestyle. My story starts out similar to many others who have transitioned their lives. I was raised in a middle class family who made a lot of easy casseroles for dinner and bought quick snacks for on the go. Both of my parents … Continue reading Personal-My Journey So Far