Last Updated on May 17, 2023 by Toya
How to stop yourself from failing with keto every day! Do these 6 things every day to stay in ketosis and get your desired results! Because sometimes the weight loss alone isn’t enough motivation to keep you going.
Studies show that the #1 reason most people fail at keto is because they find the lifestyle too restrictive. If this is you right now and you’re feeling like you’re about to give up first know you’re not alone. More than 12 million people follow the keto lifestyle every year but almost 46% of them cheat on keto.
A massive number start and stop every single day. And it’s not because the keto lifestyle does not work. It’s simply because it is so hard to stay committed to this way of eating. And, although there are hundreds of thousands of recipes trying to imitate the real foods that people are used to such as (this keto popcorn recipe for instance) the truth is they just do not taste the same, and they’re sometimes hard to make. Other times, you spend hours making a keto recipe that turns out to be a failure…which is so discouraging.
This is why today, I’m sharing 6 important tips you can use to help you avoid failing on the keto diet. These are tried and true tricks that make it easier to stick to keto even when you’re bored or seriously craving non-keto foods.
How to Keep Yourself In Ketosis ALL the Time
Follow a meal plan
This may sound so cliche but it actually works and is one of the easiest ways to stay on track with the keto diet.
Why are keto meal plans so important?
Keto can get boring. Seeing all the other foods that you cannot eat…that you already know from experience tastes super delicious makes it that much harder to stick to keto. Especially if you’re in a slump or can’t seem to find something good to make at any given moment.
A keto meal plan tailored to your needs can significantly help you stay on track with keto eating. The reason is that most keto meal plans usually come with a grocery list this makes it possible and easy to shop for the right keto groceries so you always have the foods you need on hand to make the recipes that you enjoy.
As such, you decrease your chances of being out of food, and you can eat and satiate your hunger or cravings more quickly.
Compare this to if you suddenly feel hungry and dash to Pinterest or Google to find a recipe. Then find something that you want to make, but you don’t have the ingredients for it in your house. Maybe you try the recipe with substitute ingredients and because the ingredients you have on hand aren’t the same as the recipe, the recipe may turn out bad. This is one of the quickest ways to grab something that isn’t keto-friendly that will surely kick you out of ketosis.
I recommend using this simple personalized keto meal plan. It gives you recipes based on your food preferences age, weight, height, and goals, and the recipes are super duper delicious.
You can click this link or the banner below to get a keto meal plan that actually works. (P.S., you first need to take a quick 1-minute quiz so the meal plan is customized just for you!)
Drink water all day long
Keeps you full, makes you feel great, and helps move things along…
This is an overplayed piece of advice but it works. Drinking water throughout the day is a great way to keep yourself on track. The increased intake of water helps to keep you feeling fuller and more satisfied throughout the day. Also, research shows that drinking more water helps to elevate the mood.
I personally think that when you’re in a good mood, you tend to feel good and make better food choices throughout the day.
Exercise regularly
Whether its walking, gyming, or a quick 20-minute youtube workout
This may not apply to everyone, but it does certainly work for many people. Making the sacrifice to exercise can compel you to stick to eating properly throughout the day. I recommend exercising as early as possible for about 20-30 minutes.
Familiarise yourself with all the keto substitutions
Knowing the foods that you can use to substitute your favorite non-keto foods is a great way to keep yourself on track and in ketosis. If you’re a keto beginner, this is super duper important for success.
Years ago when I first tried keto, I was mistakenly using cornstarch in some of my recipes not knowing that it contained too many carbs and would affect my results. This is one of the reasons why I’ve listed over 100 useful keto substitutes to help make everything easier for you.
I suggest you download it, print it out and keep it with you so you never make the mistake of eating non-keto foods.
Cook keto meals your family can enjoy with you
Very few people enjoy cooking every day. There’s just so much to do and never enough time so limiting time in the kitchen is a top priority. Therefore, reducing the number of meals you have to cook each day can help make your keto journey easier…in a significant way.
This is why I recommend making foods that everyone can eat at each meal.
For example, cook a protein, a side of veggies, and an extra portion of rice for your family. Stay away from the rice of course, but enjoy the veggies and protein. This makes it so that you only have to make one meal which significantly reduces the burnout that can quickly begin to creep in if you’re making 6 different meals instead of 3 every day on top of all the other responsibilities that you already have!
Listen to words of affirmation.
When I’m trying to lose weight, grow my business, or find more happiness in my life, words of affirmation always seem to help me stay focused. If you already do all those things that I listed above, but you’re finding yourself less and less motivated to stick to keto eating as time goes on, listen to some words of affirmation videos on youtube.
I really enjoy this particular I AM” Affirmations For Success, Money, Health and Happiness. I try to listen to it at least twice a week if not more. it helps put my mind in the right place and I find that my outlook on most things shifts to a more positive outlook whenever I listen to these words of affirmation videos.
Even with all the keto recipes, products, and tools out there, sticking to keto is hard. These tips should help you stay on track and remain in ketosis so you can get the beautiful results you want this year and keep them.