All too often, weight loss or fitness coaches are naturally thin people who learned things about nutrition from a book.Even the best fitness coaches who haven’t gone through the struggle of losing weight themselves won’t be able to put themselves in your shoes.That’s why we made sure our resident keto coach here at KetoLogic has the book knowledge and the street smarts to help you lose weight and keep it...

Who doesn't love chips? (Or crisps, if you're from the other side of the pond.)They're crunchy, salty, satisfying, and easy to eat on the go.Unfortunately, though, most chip options are a no-go on a low-carb diet like keto. In fact, the chip brands we all know are some of the unhealthiest foods you could possibly imagine (keep reading to learn more).But don't worry: there is such a thing as keto...

It's not an exaggeration to say that social distancing has drastically changed our lives. We're working, living, and coping in an unprecedented way, and there isn't a "roadmap" that explains how to deal with the situation. All we can really do is try our best in this situation.And for those of us who were on the ketogenic diet before this pandemic started, "doing our best" means sticking with our diet.Sure, there...

If you've started the ketogenic diet, or are even just interested enough to start your research, you'll have heard the term "exogenous ketones" or keto BHB before.That's because many keto-ers, whether they're experienced or new to the diet, use exogenous ketones as a supplement to their low-carb diet to: Quickly achieve the metabolic state of ketosis Curb carbohydrate cravings and reduce appetite Speed up keto weight loss Relieve or prevent the...

Did you know that there is more than one type of ketogenic diet?While the basics remain the same (very few carbs), slight modifications help make the low-carb lifestyle work for different people, depending on their goals.For example, one version of the diet is designed for athletes and allows you to eat more carbs than normal once per week. Another takes into account when you eat your carbs each day, so...

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb, moderate-protein diet with the goal of inducing nutritional ketosis, which is a metabolic state that enables you to burn fat (converted into ketones) for fuel instead of carbs (glucose). Ketosis is achieved through reducing carbohydrates for long enough to deplete the body’s glycogen stores, and eating plenty of quality high-fat foods. Since the ketogenic diet focuses on macronutrients (proteins, carbs and fats), you need to...

Every lifestyle change comes with side effects. Switching from eating a standard American diet (SAD) or even just a healthy higher-carb diet to keto is no exception.From bad breath to insomnia, and even feeling like you have the flu, most side effects of the ketogenic diet are short-lived and completely manageable.If you want to know how to address that one particular issue, or are simply wondering what’s up with another,...

From staying within your daily carb limit, to eating enough high-quality fat foods, to keeping your electrolytes up, there are many important elements of being successful on the ketogenic diet. One of the cornerstones of keto is sleep. But many people starting the diet can experience sleep issues including insomnia. In this article we’ll go over the importance of sleep on keto and solutions to common keto sleep issues.  How Poor Sleep...