Alright, so it is 10.1.17 and I am back on that keto lifestyle.

So, for the last month and a half/two months, I’ve been following a (mostly) vegan, (more accurately) plant based diet. I made the switch because having a diet so heavy in meat and cheese was making me feel constantly full and kind of bogged down. I made the switch and felt immediately better, but haven’t been seeing the results that I wish to see, and so, I’m getting back on the keto train for the time being.

So, being as it’s been a while since I’ve been going hard on the keto train, I want to document that transition here, since I didn’t know enough my first go around to actually offer any advice.

First piece of advice: create a plan.

That’s what I’ve done. I’ve split up my transition into 4 phases, and think it will make the transition back to keto easier.

Phase 1: Reduce daily net carbs to below 20. 

I do this phase all at once, because cold turkey is the only way I’ve been successful. I am not one to lower my carb intake little by little, I have to be carb free, or carb heavy, there is no in between for me.

Phase 2: Sustain ketosis for 2 weeks. 

Historically, it has taken me 5-7 days to get into ketosis. I believe it takes me longer than most because my water intake is not as high as it should be, but I’m going to be working on that too. I won’t begin tracking this phase until 10/8, that gives me a week to complete phase 1. I am giving myself this 2 week chunk because that seems manageable, right now.

Phase 3: Intermittent fasting, goal of OMAD.

I want to get back to my one meal a day plan. It was convenient, cost effective, and did wonders for my waist line. This is actually one of the primary pushes for me to return to keto since fasting on a carb heavy diet has been impossible for me. 

Phase 4: Reevaluate on 11.1.17

I’ve included this as a step because all good plans need a period of reflection and reevaluation in order to be effective in the long run. By 11.7.17, I need to weigh 226.3 lbs in order to beat my diet bet. This will be the lowest weight I’ve been at since I was 15 or 16, so in addition to being excited, I’m hoping that return to low-carb life will help me lose the 14 lbs I’ll need to lose to meet that goal.

So, in preparation for my return to keto, I have my meal plan ready, my grocery list written, and a revitalized determination. I will see the 190s before the year is out.

Meal plan:

Zucchini and Egg Hash

Sausage Egg Roll in a Bowl

Maybe: Deconstructed BLT with Pork Belly? We’ll see if I can find Pork Belly.

Anyway, it feels good to be back, and I’ll talk to ya’ll soon.

Keep making those dreams come true.