What Is a Keto Diet? for you
You may have seen Keto on food packaging, recipes, and all across social media.The ketogenic diet is a very low carb, low/moderate protein and high fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and other low carb diets. It involves drastically reducing your carbohydrate intake. At this point it is very important to mention you should not be removing any of the macronutrients completely from your diet. A Keto diet should be done under the supervision of a nutritionist or dietician with knowledge in this area which is why we have not given you an example week or recipes for this style
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- Daily Calorie Recommendation
Harris Benedict Calorie Calculator.
If your goal is to lose, gain or maintain your weight knowing the amount of calories you are aiming for can be important.
The calorie amount given is for guidance so please do not become totally focused on it - eating a nutritious diet is just as important. Please note this calculator has not been designed with pregnancy or breastfeeding in mind The amount given is per day however you can focus on your weekly total rather than daily. To work out your weekly figure multiply your daily figure by 7. How to know if your figure is correct?Weight loss
1) If you are losing fat but are still hungry you are in too much of a deficit. Increase your calories by 150kcals daily, wait for a few days and see how you feel.2) If you are losing fat and feel ok you are where you need to be.
3) If you aren't losing fat or you are gaining fat you need to reduce your calories by 150kcals daily, wait for a few days and see how you feel.
Weight gain
1) If you are losing weight you are in too much of a deficit. Increase your calories by 150kcals daily, wait for a few days and see how you feel.2) If you are increasing weight and feel ok you are where you need to be.
3) If you are remaining at the same weight you need to increase your calories by 150kcals daily, wait for a few days and see how you feel.
Maintain weight
1) If you are losing fat you are in too much of a deficit. Increase your calories by 150kcals daily, wait for a few days and see how you feel.2) If you are gaining fat you need to reduce your calories by 150kcals daily, wait for a few days and see how you feel.
3) If you are maintaining your weight and feel ok you are where you need to be.