WHY LIVE LOW CARB & HOW DOES IT WORK?

The science part: A ketogenic (keto) diet is a low carb, moderate protein, higher-fat diet that can help you burn fat more effectively. Let's break down the specifics...

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How does this sound?

  • Finally fitting into your favourite clothes.
  • Feel good about food again – yo-yo dieting be gone!
  • Finding that spring in your step, even in the afternoons!
  • Enjoying deeper sleep and clearer skin.
  • Helping your digestive system!
  • Giving your immune system a helping hand.
  • Say goodbye to sugar cravings.

HOW DOES KETO WORK?

When following a keto diet, your body will use your stored fat for energy first, instead of breaking down the carbohydrates you eat to turn into sugar. Once all the stored carbohydrates in your body leave your system, your body starts to become fat-adapted and switch to burning the fat you have eaten and stored to give you energy!

In your first 2 weeks, you may experience a dramatic loss on the scales. Carbs love nothing more than to hold onto water. When you reduce the carbs you put into your body, the water will leave, and you will both feel and look less bloated.

What is Ketosis?

Eating a very low carb diet (<20g/day) has been shown to lower insulin levels in your body, and your liver then starts to convert fat into ketones. Your body uses these ketones for energy instead of the glucose it would have used before.

Ketosis = when your body has transitioned from your old high carb diet to your new low carb lifestyle and is mainly using ketones and fat for energy.

LIVING LOW-CARB

Many HeyLOers start strict keto, see those game-changing results, then shift to a more flexible low-carb approach. Some fitness fanatics even maintain ketosis with up to 50g net carbs daily, especially when they're putting in those workout hours. Your body, your rules!

Why follow a low-carb lifestyle?

  • Fat loss
  • Reduce your hunger cravings
  • Control your sugar addiction
  • Improve your clarity of thought and get rid of daily brain fog

What could I add to my daily diet?

  • Meat and Fish, or low-carb Meat alternatives
  • Eggs; whole, egg whites or egg yolks
  • High-fat dairy products, like Yoghurt     
  • Nuts and Seeds
  • Leafy greens, like Spinach
  • Lower carb fruits, such as Apples or Strawberries
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HOW TO START?

Start off your first week nice and simple :

  • To enter a keto state try and consume no more than 20g net carbs per day. The UK food labelling already shows net carbs.
  • When looking at the food label, if it says “polyols”, you can subtract these as they are sugar alcohols and the body doesn’t use them.
  • Feel free to drink sugar free fizzy drinks.
  • Don’t worry about missing your favourite foods as there is always a tasty substitute!

“No” list

  • Pulses (beans, lentils etc)
  • Pasta and rice
  • Potatoes including sweet potatoes
  • High-carb bread
  • Cakes and biscuits
  • Crisps and crackers
  • Milk chocolate

DISCLAIMER

Although we love sharing information with you and try our hardest to make sure it is credible and researched thoroughly, we do need to make it clear that we really recommend that you consult your GP before drastically changing your lifestyle. The information we provide at weareheylo.com is not intended to replace any advice you receive from your GP and if you have pre-existing medical conditions or are pregnant, we advise to check with your GP before changing your lifestyle.

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