Episode 6: Keto Plateau
June 5, 2019
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Need a quick way to help overcome a plateau? Some find intermittent fasting works.
On today's podcast
- A look back on the week: Chinese food & crab cakes
- See below for a list of my favorite Keto foods
- Questions: How do you smash through a Keto plateau?
A look back on the week
I had a guest in town over the weekend and they suggested we eat Chinese food, which can be difficult for the Keto Diet. Low carb options are not always available, so I did my best with ordering and ordered grilled chicken w/garlic sauce and some red hot peppers. Although I didn't have any of the rice, I could definitely taste the sugar in the sauce. The next morning, I did have an increase on the scale due to the water retention from the sugar.
I also traveled to Annapolis, MD for a meeting and spent 2 days there. I ended up meeting up with a friend who took me out for crab cakes to one of his favorite places. There wasn't a lot of breading on the crab cakes, but there was some. So, I'm not really sure about the total amount of carbs I consumed from that meal.
When I returned home, I immediately got back on track with the Keto diet by consuming less than 20 grams of carbohydrates. It's important to remember to get back on track when these things happen.
My favorite Keto foods
How do you smash through a Keto plateau?
If you've ever tried losing weight, you probably have come across a plateau. Plateaus are a cease in weight loss caused by a biological set point regardless of your best efforts. You'll lose a certain amount of pounds on your journey, but your body begins to stall and weight loss stops. This is due to your body working hard to keep you from going below your particular set point or plateau.
Some experience these frustrating plateaus because they have already lost the amount of weight that they need to. So, basically you have reached your weight loss goal and your body is at the weight it needs to be at. If that's not the case, there are a few strategies to help break through a plateau.
The first is to really watch your calories. If you go below a certain calorie point, your body will respond by losing weight. It's really important to be honest about your calories and begin tracking. A short period of calorie restriction should help break through a plateau.
Another form of calorie restriction, intermittent fasting is another way to break through a plateau, specifically a 24 hour fast. I have found this to be a surefire way to get through a plateau. Be careful to not use exercise to break through a plateau as it's best to go back to tracking your calories and diet.
An extreme form of carbohydrate restriction, such as the egg diet is another great way to bust through a plateau. During an egg fast, you consume eggs in any form along with a tablespoon of fat (such as butter) per egg. There is no limit to the amount of eggs consumed and this extreme restriction of carbohydrates allows for weight loss.
Our society is full of unhealthy foods so It's important to stay positive and not give up. Keep your long term goals in perspective and be kind to yourself. Obesity is a disease that's working against you so don't dwell on mistakes and keep a positive attitude.
A look back on the week: Work, Concert and Dining Out, Product Review: Alexia Cauliflower Risotto, Questions: Carb Cravings, Why You Get Them & How To Stop Them
On this week's podcast: A look back on the week: Getting back on track: carnivore diet, Product Review: Catalina Crunch Cereal and Questions: Why do I recommend 30 grams or more protein per meal?
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