The seven mistakes people make on a keto diet

October 24 2017 by in Helpful tips, Keto

If you want to maximize your chances of succeeding on a keto diet, then this article is for you. It explains seven common mistakes which can be avoided if you are aware of them.

But remember – making mistakes is part of learning how to keto:

If you’re making mistakes it means you’re in the game.

Mindful Keto: Do you make these 7 keto mistakes?

Low-carb basics

Keto for beginners: Introduction
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Learn how to do a keto diet right, in part 1 of our video course.
Keto for beginners: weight loss
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Dr. Eenfeldt explains everything you need to know about weight loss on a keto diet.
Keto for beginners: In ketosis?
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There are two ways to know you're in ketosis. You can feel it or you can measure it. Here's how.
Keto for beginners: 7 steps to ketosis
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How to get into ketosis exactly.
Keto for beginners: Side effects
06:58
What are some common side effects of a keto diet – and how can you avoid them?
Cereal Killers
1:00:07
What if you could – in fact – break records without eating massive amounts of carbs?
How to eat LCHF
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Dr. Eenfeldt on what you need to know to start eating a low-carb, high-fat diet.
Is saturated fat bad?
07:29
Low carb is great. But could the saturated fat clog your arteries and kill you? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
"This should be standard of care"
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Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on how he treats his patients with a low-carb diet.
The 5 common mistakes on LCHF
09:25
Is it hard to reach your goal weight, are you hungry or do you feel bad? Make sure you're avoiding these mistakes.
What is the Main Benefit of Low Carb?
02:52
What exactly is the greatest benefit of low carb? Doctors give their top answer.
Carb-Loaded
1:14:40
This may be the best (and funniest) low-carb movie ever. At least it's a strong contender.
Everything in moderation?
05:44
What’s the point of low carb, shouldn’t we all just try to eat everything in moderation? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
A global food revolution
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The mistakes behind the obesity epidemic and how we can fix them together, empowering people everywhere to revolutionize their health.
Living low carb with Caroline Smale
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Caroline Smale shares her low-carb story and how she lives low carb on a daily basis.
The latest science behind a keto diet
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What is the current science in support of a low-carb and keto diet?
How to formulate a low-carb keto diet
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Low-carb pioneer Dr. Eric Westman talks about how to formulate an LCHF diet, low carb for different medical conditions and common pitfalls among others.
My Big Fat Diet
42:31
What would happen if an entire town of First Nation people went back to eating the way they used to? A high-fat low-carb diet based on real food?

Common questions

Is saturated fat bad?
07:29
Low carb is great. But could the saturated fat clog your arteries and kill you? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Isn't weight loss all about counting calories?
03:14
To lose weight, you just eat fewer calories than you burn. Is it really that simple? Top low-carb doctors answer.
What is the Main Benefit of Low Carb?
02:52
What exactly is the greatest benefit of low carb? Doctors give their top answer.
Everything in moderation?
05:44
What’s the point of low carb, shouldn’t we all just try to eat everything in moderation? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Can you get depressed on low carb?
02:42
Can you get depressed on a low-carb diet? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Is low carb bad for exercise?
02:45
Can you exercise on a low-carb diet? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Is Low Carb an Extreme Diet?
06:20
Is low carb really an extreme diet? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Are there potential dangers with a low-carb diet?
09:30
Can a low-carb diet potentially be dangerous? And if so – how? Top low-carb doctors answer these questions.
Is Low Carb Bad for the Kidneys?
04:25
Can a low-carb diet potentially be bad for the kidneys? Or is it just a myth, like most other low-carb fears?
Does the Brain Need Carbohydrates?
05:56
Doesn’t the brain need carbohydrates? Doctors answer common questions.
Is Low Carb Bad for the Thyroid?
06:28
Does a low-carb diet impact thyroid function? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Why is Low Carb Important to You?
04:16
Why is low carb important to Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Dr. Sarah Hallberg?
Is low carb bad for the environment?
07:09
Won’t low carb contribute to global warming and pollution? Top low-carb doctors answer this question.
Is Low Carb Bad for Gut Bacteria?
02:14
Can a low-carb diet be potentially harmful to your gut microbiome?

Weight loss

Keto for beginners: weight loss
06:24
Dr. Eenfeldt explains everything you need to know about weight loss on a keto diet.
How to Maximize Fat Burning
03:52
Dr. Fung's fasting course part 2: How do you maximize fat burning? What should you eat – or not eat?
Too much protein is better than too little
40:13
Is increasing protein intake on low carb a good or bad idea idea in terms of weight and health – and why? Dr. Naiman explains.
Isn't weight loss all about counting calories?
03:14
To lose weight, you just eat fewer calories than you burn. Is it really that simple? Top low-carb doctors answer.
The Big Fat Fix
1:19:34
Donal O'Neill and Dr. Aseem Malhotra star in this excellent documentary about the failed low-fat ideas of the past and how to really get healthy.
The 5 common mistakes on LCHF
09:25
Is it hard to reach your goal weight, are you hungry or do you feel bad? Make sure you're avoiding these mistakes.
"I'll do this or I'm going to die trying"
19:23
Kristie Sullivan struggled with her weight for her whole life in spite of trying every diet imaginable, but then she finally lost a 120 pounds and improved her health on a keto diet.
Carb-Loaded
1:14:40
This may be the best (and funniest) low-carb movie ever. At least it's a strong contender.
Is obesity caused by too much insulin?
25:27
Is obesity mainly caused by the fat storing hormone insulin? Dr. Ted Naiman answers this question.
What To Do Instead of Counting Calories
16:02
Why is counting calories useless? And what should you do instead to lose weight?
A global food revolution
34:30
The mistakes behind the obesity epidemic and how we can fix them together, empowering people everywhere to revolutionize their health.
Do You Have to Count Calories to Lose Weight?
10:22
Do you have to count calories to lose weight? Dr. Jason Fung explains why you don't.
How to formulate a low-carb keto diet
48:32
Low-carb pioneer Dr. Eric Westman talks about how to formulate an LCHF diet, low carb for different medical conditions and common pitfalls among others.
The perfect treatment for diabetes and weight loss
45:20
Do doctors treat type 2 diabetes completely wrong today – in a way that actually makes the disease worse?
My Big Fat Diet
42:31
What would happen if an entire town of First Nation people went back to eating the way they used to? A high-fat low-carb diet based on real food?
How to lose 240 pounds without hunger
31:06
How to lose 240 pounds without hunger – Lynne Ivey and her incredible story.
How to make keto sustainable
15:00
How can you make the transition to a low-carb or keto diet as smooth as possible?
The Cause of Obesity
38:45
What is the real cause of obesity? What causes weight gain? Dr. Jason Fung at Low Carb Vail 2016.

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5 Comments

1
Claudette
October 24 2017
Love this article great information! Kudos to dietdoctor for putting out great articles that help me stay lchf and healthy.
2
Joanne
October 24 2017
Four and a half years on LCHF/IF. After losing 85 lbs, I reached my goal weight (145 lbs) a year ago and now maintain. It is indeed very good advice to prevent the "yearning-for-perfection" to become the enemy of "good-enough" to reach your goal. The bête noire of my eating regime was/is crunchy fried chicken livers from the Big Rooster Cafe. I eat 'em like popcorn, just not so often as to thwart my long term goal. Oh, and I open a bag of pig skins (fried pork rinds) while I shop at the grocery store and nibble. If I still have some when I get home, I dip them in mashed avocados. Knocks the hunger out for hours and is sure to keep my hunger under control when shopping at the grocery. LCHF is the only diet I've ever been on that satisfies my craving for a good fried crunch in the mouth.
3
J
October 30 2017
Hi are pig skins like pork scrachi gs?
4
Peter Phelps
October 30 2017
One thought that has helped me lately is this

Carbs are a limit
not to be exceeded as they trigger insulin and fat storing

Protein is a target
an ideal amount (1gram / lb of lean body weight) to be aimed for every day

Fat is a lever
that controls satiety and fat loss/gain. Lower this to lose weight and raise to maintain.

I have started to lower my fat intake in order to try and restart my weight loss. Mainly nuts/yoghurt/butter/cream. We will see how it goes.
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Jim
April 8
I liked the comment about fat being a lever, I have been on keto for 3 mths, I love the satiety feeling and not being hungry all the time when I am losing weight and no cravings, but I plateaued for a couple of weeks, so I calculated the fat I was taking in for breakfast one morning and it was 78g, scrambled eggs with whipping cream cooked in olive oil,bacon and spinach cooked in butter, all the things I loved, so I thought I would decrease that a bit and now I am losing again live and learn.