How much weight can you lose in a week on keto?
I started the diet about one
month before the wedding with a goal of losing 10 pounds. Since a low-calorie
diet can produce up to a 2-pound weight loss per week, 10 pounds over 4 weeks
didn't feel extreme. If the keto diet was as great as had
been touted, I thought 10 pounds would be easy. Before I started, I spent
several weeks researching the diet, following keto-focused Instagram accounts
for inspiration, and creating a plan. This last part, I
would soon learn, was the most important thing for my journey. (learn more
about keto meal plans) I used an online keto calculator to set a
goal for calories, carbs and fat. I mostly followed the suggestions, with the exception
of fat. The calculator suggested over 200 grams of fat each day. That's tough
to hit without loading ghee into my coffee or swigging some coconut oil before
lunch. Can it be done? Absolutely. I just couldn't get there. For me, the
focus was on reducing carbs. I let the other pieces just fall
into place. I also asked a friend to join me as an accountability partner. She
had tried the keto diet before with good success, so having a guide for my
myriad questions was a big help. It was also nice to have someone to message at
10 p.m. when I really wanted a cookie so she could commiserate with me. (We
agreed the cookie would be delicious, and then ate a cheese stick.)
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