12/08/2018 | 5:45pm
Meet The Founder
by Amy Walker
Amy Walker is a self-described 'Wellness Follower' and dieting enthusiast. She has been an avid follower of the ketogenic diet for over 4 years, and she feels it has benefitted her tremendously. As an occupation, she is a fitness coach and nutritional consultant. She lives with her husband, Shaun, and two toy poodles, Max and Jam.
Amy started her life out like most of us. She grew up in her hometown, found a spouse, and settled down. Unfortunately, she gained some weight along the way. A LOT. She looked at herself one day and decided enough was enough. Amy loved eating fatty foods like meat and cheese so she felt she would struggle with dieting. After a coworker recommended the keto diet for her, she did some research online and liked its prospects. Four years later and Amy has lost 30 pounds, thanks to her adherence to the keto diet and frequent exercise. She now runs this site to help others who are in the same boat she used to be in.
12/08/2018 | 5:45pm
The Fruits of Consistency
by Amy Walker
As the old adage goes, practice makes perfect. On the other hand, it can be said no one is perfect. We're here to find a happy middle. Consistency is a necessary attribute for any successful diet. Let's ruminate on the steps we can take to be successfully consistent:
- Set small, reachable, reasonable goals
- Have realistic expectations for the outcome
- Practice mindfulness
- Set a schedule
- Congratulate yourself on your progress
Let's focus a bit on mindfulness; what exactly is it? {read more}
12/08/2018 | 5:45pm
Exercise, a Necessary Asset
by Shaun Lane
Exercise can be a boon for some and a total drag for others. I'm here to convince you that exercising regulary is worth your time. Not only is regular exercise part of a complete and healthy lifestyle, it has a large variety of health benefits. Exercise increases endurance, flexibility, stamina, lung capacity, bone density, and strength. It boosts mood, as well as improving sleep, self-image, energy, and overall health. {read more}
12/08/2018 | 5:45pm
Beating the Body at its Own Game
by Steve Brown
The keto diet is a bit like cheating. Sometimes the body needs to be tricked to get the results we want. Cutting out carbs forces the body to burn fat as fuel instead of burning the glucose from carbohydrates. It is a bit like telling a little white lie, we tell it with the assumption that things will turn out for the better. Here are some other ways to "trick" your body to lose weight. Drink more water, ice water, specifically. When drinking ice-cold water, your body first needs to heat it up before processing it. This way your body burns juuuuust a bit more calories to do what it needs. {read more}
12/08/2018 | 5:45pm
To Eat, or Not to Eat? That's the Question
by Julie Fine
As the holidays draw near, so too does temptation wave its temptful carrot in front of us. We don't need that starch, we're keto dieters. In this month's blog post, we're going to talk about the successful ways you can curb your Thanksgiving and Christmas cravings and taste-packed alternatives to your holiday favorites. {read more}
