The ketogenic diet is one of the easiest diets to follow and can help you shed two to twenty pounds.

  A ketogenic diet, mainly called “keto” is a very low-carb diet. This turns your body into a fat-burning machine. A keto diet has many proven benefits for weight loss, health and performance, based on the millions of people who have already done a ketogenic diet.

  The “keto” in ketogenic comes from the root word “ketones.” This is an alternative fuel for the body, used when blood sugar (glucose) is in short supply. Ketones are only produced if you eat very little carbs, and are produced from fat in the liver. Without having carbohydrates in your system, your body will turn to the ketones for energy.

   On a ketogenic diet, your body completely switches to fat for energy compared to carbohydrates for energy usage. In your body, insulin levels will become very low, causing your fat burning to increase dramatically. “This is great if you’re trying to lose weight, but there are also other less obvious benefits, such as less hunger and a steady supply of energy, keeping you alert and focused” as Dietdoctor.com stated.

   To gain your state of ketosis each day, I aim for under twenty carbohydrates which can be easily achieved. You want to eat very high fat and protein to replace those carbohydrates.

  People are not aware of how many carbs are in most of the foods they eat, or what we drink on a daily basis. Starchy carbs are the worst to have when trying to be in a state of ketosis. Try to stay away from the following items:

   Of course, you need to keep yourself hydrated which is an easy task. You need drinks that can keep your metabolism running all day and earn that physique.

   Personally, a ketogenic diet helped me start my weight loss journey and it can help you as well. I promise, you will see results within just days on being on a keto diet. Remember, still track your overall calories as well!