Table of Contents
Introduction xi
Part 1 Complete Keto 101 1
What Is the Ketogenic Diet? 2
Myths about Keto 5
Benefits of a Keto Lifestyle 11
The Keto Macros 13
Vegan and Vegetarian Keto Macros 15
What to Eat on a Keto Diet 16
What to Avoid on a Keto Diet 19
Women on Keto 23
Emotional Support for Your Journey 24
Part 2 Getting Started 35
Keep It in Context 37
How to Know You're in Ketosis 39
Being in Ketosis vs. Being Keto-Adapted 42
Keto Dos & Keto Don'ts 43
Supplements for a Ketogenic Diet 57
I Got 99 Problems but Keto Flu Ain't One 60
Dining Out and Travel 61
Frequently Asked Questions 66
Vegan and Vegetarian Options 68
Keto and Alcohol 68
Overcoming Emotional Challenges with Food 70
Part 3 Phase One CK 79
Fitness for When You Are in Ketosis 82
Meditating 84
Positive Affirmations 86
Fasting 86
Let's Get to It! 89
Vegan and Vegetarian Meal Plans 126
Part 4 Phase Two: Keto for Life 135
Extended Fasting 141
Reintroducing Dairy and Nuts 142
Targeted Keto Diet 142
Cyclical Keto Diet 144
Intermittent Keto Diet 147
Testing for Ketosis Long-Term 148
Hacks for Overcoming Emotional Challenges Long-Term 149
Road Map for Success 153
Part 5 Exercise 159
Part 6 Recipes 179
Basics 181
Breakfast 187
Lunch 191
Dinner 249
Vegan/Vegetarian Recipes 307
High-Carb Recipes for Cyclical Keto Diet 323
Resources 327
Endnotes 330
Index 334
Acknowledgments 346
About the Author 349