Fallen off the keto wagon? Three steps to get back on track

November 7 2017 by , medical review by in Helpful tips, Keto

Did you stray from your keto diet? Did you make a slip up? Are you blaming yourself?

Don’t fret – here are three steps to end the vicious cycle and get back on the keto track:

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8 comments

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Junelll
November 28 2018
What do I need to do to get my body into ketosis,I'm a little confused. Because your body needs to be in ketosis in order to lose weight. Once your body is onto ketosis you can start the low carb meals.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
November 28 2018
Eating keto foods/very low carb will put your body into ketosis!
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto
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Keisha
December 5 2018
I am three weeks in ketogenic regime i don't even know if am in ketosis yet but I cheated with a full plate of brown beans and unriped plantain how to I go back and get to ketosis?

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Reply to comment #3 by Keisha
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
December 6 2018
There is no magic to it. Just go back to eating very low carb and high fat.
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Kate
December 16 2018
I have followed your keto recipes faithfully for two months. I loved the food, the recipes were delicious. Lost 6lbs and one inch in the first two weeks. Then nothing at all. I did feel great though and was never hungry. I often skipped breakfast. I was sleeping well. So I kept on track hoping for a break through, but nothing. I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. I read every article about this problem but did not think any of them apply to me. I have not had my hormone levels checked though. I really am reluctant to bother my busy doctor with that. If I'm eating only your recipes I thought all should be good, right? I used keto sticks that showed I was in ketosis or so I thought. I was so discouraged that I thought what's the point. There is a lot of meal prep and it's expensive. I'm just off keto eating now but I really want to try again. But unless I figure out what is wrong what is the point. Any suggestions??

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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
December 17 2018
Kate it's hard to say. Some people do have to stick to the more strict keto recipes and avoid the higher liberal low carb ones. We have some good troubleshooting on this page that may be helpful.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-to-lose-weight
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Sena Mawu Klu
January 25
I started a keto diet 7days ago, yet to loss any weight but my acne has significantly improved and instead of feeling constipated, I'm having free free bowls. I cheated with a ginger ale this afternoon and want to know if I have to start all over. I also want to know why I'm not shedding weight.

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Reply to comment #7 by Sena Mawu Klu
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
January 26
You aren't going to have to start all over, but you also aren't going to see weight loss with going off plan.

You may find good info here - https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-to-lose-weight