08/01/2021
⬇⬇12 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight on the Keto Diet⬇⬇
1. You haven’t reached ketosis after all. The only way to be sure you’re
in ketosis is to check – either through use of a keto urine stick, a breath
meter, or a blood meter. Keep in mind not everything is as accurate as a
blood meter, so it might be worthwhile to invest if you want to monitor
things a little more carefully.
2. You’re eating too many calories. All too often we get caught up in
thinking that just because a food is allowed, it’s ok to eat without
stopping to realize that some things – like nuts and cheese – are high in
calories. You have to monitor more than the carbs.
3. You’re eating too many carbs. That’s because many foods have
‘hidden’ carbs that you might not know are there. The best solution? Use
an app designed to track foods for your keto diet. There are some great
ones that will break down foods into the macronutrients for you, so you
know exactly what you’re getting.
4. Your protein is off – either it’s too high or too low. Calculating the
right amount of anything to eat is sometimes tricky. All too often people
tend to think that a keto diet means they can have all the protein they
want, and so they overdo it. You still need to track your food, so be sure
to measure out your portions, and again, keep track of what you eat.
5. You’re cheating somewhere. Remember ‘sugar-free’ does not
necessarily mean ‘carb free.’ Keep an eye on those little treats you’re
allowing yourself. A few carbs here and there will really add up quickly.
6. Too many nuts and dairy. Because they’re keto friendly, nuts and dairy
make an easy snack. But these are also foods that can be very high in
calories, and so using them casually can also add up fast. Also, there is
some question whether food allergies might contribute to problems here
since nut and dairy allergies are so very common.
7. You’re almost at your target weight. Congratulations, you've hit a
plateau! Those last few pounds can be very challenging to lose when you
get within 5- 10 pounds of your goal weight. The only way past this is
going to be to lock down the calories somewhat. No, you're not going into
starvation mode, but a couple of hundred fewer calories for a limited
time might be the boost you need to get moving again.
8. Body fluctuations are doing you in. If you weigh yourself daily you’re
going to see a lot of shifting about of weight – sometimes up to several
pounds in one direction or the other. A scale is a terrible way to mark
your progress and should be avoided as much as possible.
9. You’re stressing too much. Stress leads to the creation of sugar within
your body so that when you’re stressing, you’re knocking yourself out of
ketosis.
10. You’re not sleeping. Like with stress, too little sleep is going to
cause stress in your body. And again, stress is going to put sugars into your
system. Regulating your sleep through a good sleep environment with a
set schedule makes all the difference in the world on making your body
readier to lose weight.
11. Too much exercise. When you exercise excessively your body is going
to demand extra fuel. But that intake of fuel might outweigh the benefits
of the exercise. It becomes a vicious cycle that keeps right on going
around.
12. You have thyroid or adrenal issues. It might just be that you’re
doing nothing wrong at all. Instead, you might be having medical issues
that are keeping you from losing weight. A visit to your doctor and a
blood test will determine if this is the case.
While there are many reasons that the weight might not be coming off,
thankfully there are just as many solutions to the problem. Below, find
several ideas that will help you to get past this plateau.
