Keto for beginners – new video course!

January 9 2018 by in About membership, Keto, Ketosis

135,243 viewsDo you want to learn how to do keto right, for weight loss, increased energy or some of the many potential health benefits?

Check out our keto video course! I hope you’ll like it a lot, and you can watch the first part above.

For more, here are parts 2 to 8, available with a free trial:

Start your free trial to get instant access to this and hundreds of more low-carb TV videos. Plus Q&A with experts and our awesome keto meal-plan service.

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For more (free) keto content mentioned in the course, check out our main keto guides, 300+ keto recipes and the 2-week get-started challenge.

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How about a week of eating our most popular dishes? Thanks to all who rate our recipes we’ve been able to put together this week’s keto meal plan. It has three meals per day and will keep you below 20 grams of carbs.

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34 comments

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Gloria Edwards
April 7 2018
What does one do after the 2 weeks?

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Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
April 7 2018
Hi Gloria!

You could join as a member if it turns out that you like this way of eating .... we have a whole bunch of meal plans available.

You also could continue to eat keto and use our recipes without joining as member. :)

What does one do after the 2 weeks?
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Quentin
April 23 2018
What kind of guidance can you give to professionals such as myself. I am an executive advisor/consultant and thus travel 4-5 days a week and do not have access to cook for myself.
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Diane D Butler
May 12 2018
I do not desire to lose weight. I am already a thin person. I do however have a number of health problems ie. Cancer plus and malfunctioning valves on my heart. I am a sugar junkie so I know I need to eat better. Will this diet make me lose more weight because I need to gain not loose.

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S marlia mubeen
May 23 2018
Hello. Im a muslim. And right now we are having Ramadan going on. We have to fast. Can i follow this diet durring fasting?!?!
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kireen
July 5 2018
hi
my gal bladder has removed so is it ok to follow keto diet?
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Tara
July 10 2018
I have chronic pancreatitis and take Creon is high fat okay ?
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Patricia
August 4 2018
I am lactose intolerant and I noticed most of the recipes have milk products in them. There was even one that was supposedly dairy free and the second or third ingredient was heavy cream. That I don’t understand
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Linda
August 5 2018
is Keto diet helpful in reducing fatty liver??
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Linda Lee
August 22 2018
My name is Linda with delivery program do you have to cook? And how much is it monthly for 3 meals a day.
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Linda Lee
August 22 2018
Linda Lee and how do you get started? Especially in Ketos?
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Odette
August 22 2018
What happens when your weight is at goal and only want to maintain but still want to stay on Keto.Do I add more carbs?
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Dms
August 27 2018
Currently I am taking steroids which causing a lot of weight gain
Any hope to start any new diet now or I have to stop the steroids first?
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Marci
September 18 2018
I have stage four liver disease and Diabetes 2. I am on Januva. I am over weight and need to lose 40 lbs. Will this wok for me? My doctor is 1 1/2 hours away from me so I cannot go all the time.
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Carol
September 18 2018
Yes just do it. Cut out the white stuff and up your fats (just not trans fats or omega 6 oils) and you will improve overnight.
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Byre Wols
October 3 2018
All the vidoes on this page are the same two videos?
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Bambang Rudi
October 16 2018
starting to day......I try and I go to Keto
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Barbara Harkness
October 28 2018
I have a ileostomy, and can not eat raw vegetables, cooked are fine, I don't know if this Keto diet is good for me. I need to lose weight but not sure if this is safe for me.
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Henrietta Langue
October 28 2018
how do i start.....should i plan my meals ahead.....also my family isnt doing it....it is just me so how do i go about the keto diet
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Alexg
October 30 2018
Hi Diane, Did you find an answer to this question? I'm also a skinny person seeking to optimize my diet without weight loss and it drives me nuts that the entire world is obsessed with losing body fat.

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Danielle
November 2 2018
I just like to lose 15 lbs. I tried Keto. The problem is that the food is so great. What you don’t understand is that people who have diet all their lives and eat emotionally are scared of all that good stuff and don’t know what “ stop when you are full “ means or feels like. Counseling ??? Please!! We have done it. I know it works....my son lost 35 lbs and my niece 57....They say keep it simple....no fancy recipes.

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Ángela
November 2 2018
I have read in fitness sites that a very restrictive carbohydrate diet, if followed too much time can cause insulin resistence. What about that??

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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
November 3 2018
Alexg, Low carb and keto are about optimizing health. Weight loss is a pleasant side effect for people who are overweight. If you are not overweight, your body should not continue to drop pounds. If you find that you are losing more weight than you want, you can increase vegetable carbs or increase protein or portion size.
--Kristin
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
November 3 2018
Danielle, that is so true! We have a meal plan of quick meals that you may be interested in.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/meal-plans

--Kristin
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Reply to comment #22 by Ángela
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
November 3 2018
Angela, eating low carb does not cause insulin resistance. Consistently high insulin, which happens when we eat high carb and have high blood sugar, is what causes insulin resistance. Here is a good article from Dr Jason Fung.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/new-paradigm-insulin-resistance

--Kristin

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Ángela
November 3 2018
Thanks!
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Gentiann
November 3 2018
Kristin, are you a new member of DietDoctor team?

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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
November 4 2018
Yes! I am mainly focused on answering questions and helping people on the website and the Diet Doctor social media platforms.

--Kristin
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dorothy
January 24
Help! I seem to have raging diarrhea with almost 5 different sugar alcohols. Includes: xylitol, swerve, erythritol, stevia, durkin gold. Am afraid to walk my dog, go to the grocery store etc. This is 3-4 times a day, therefore, 3-4 showers pr. day. Can't make it 10 feet to my bathroom........obviously, trying to avoid all sugar substitutes now. Is one of these a bigger culprit than another? Am afraid to test each one as I do not want to become more housebound. Am on low carb Keto diet with 2 days a week of fasting. Started Sept 16th, have lost 28 lbs. and am no longer in the range for diabetes. I do not know of a Doctor locally that will support my efforts.....my current Dr. just wanted me to go on medications. She knows nothing about Keto. Dropped my A1C by one point in 90 days: now is 5.7 from 6.6.; Cholesterol was: 243 now 218; triglycerides 110 now was 126; blood pressure: was 140/86 now 112/72. So I am a big Keto fan. Can you help me on the sugar issue?

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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
January 24
You can read more about the different sweeteners and their pros and cons on this article on our website.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/keto/sweeteners
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Will
4 days ago
Hey Kristin, I've been hoping to solve a blood sugar mystery but have been unsuccessful at uncovering clues anywhere. I've been doing the keto diet and IF (intermittent fasting) for about 1 month now. I currently eat either 2 regular or 1 large meal p/day within a 6-hour 'eating window'. My question is, after the recent purchase of a glucose/ketone monitor, my FBS (fasting blood sugar) is consistently high (130-135 mg/dL). A recent blood panel meanwhile (pre-fast/keto diet) showed my HbA1c to be 5.5 (low)... any idea what's happening?!?

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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
4 days ago
A higher fasting blood sugar is not uncommon when eating keto. You can read more about it here.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fasting-blood-glucose-higher

To bring that number down, try a small protein snack at bedtime like nuts or cheese. If you are on any medication, check with your doctor about any potential dosage adjustments that may need to be made.
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Pat
3 days ago
Hi there. On day 2 of 2 week challenge and want to keep track of my meals each day, total water intake, weight changes, and any special notes I may want to record. Do you have a record sheet already made up that I can use?

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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
3 days ago

Hi there. On day 2 of 2 week challenge and want to keep track of my meals each day, total water intake, weight changes, and any special notes I may want to record. Do you have a record sheet already made up that I can use?

We do not, as there are numerous apps and websites that provide that function.