Struggling to break into ketosis, no matter what you do? Some of us have what Dr Atkins used to call “high metabolic resistance”. This means that it is really hard to break into ketosis – much harder than for an average person. Obviously, sometimes we self-sabotage our Keto without realising (I certainly did this when […] The post 3 Radical Ways to Break into Ketosis appeared first on Carbophobic ..read more

Ready to try a low-carb diet to lose weight – but not sure where to start? Should you pick Atkins, Paleo or Keto? And is it going to be impossibly hard? My first attempt to go low-carb was in 2007 with the Atkins Diet. Since then, I have tried all sorts of other low-carb variations […] The post Low-Carb Diets – Quick Guide appeared first on Carbophobic ..read more

Keto flu is a common problem, especially if it’s your first time on Keto. As your body adapts to your new ketogenic lifestyle, you might get temporary flu-like symptoms. So how long does Keto flu last? How long do you have to suffer before the glorious state of ketosis? The average time for Keto flu […] The post How Long Does Keto Flu Last? appeared first on Carbophobic ..read more

BHB salts are the latest craze in the ketogenic supplements market. Apparently, they can help you get into ketosis instantly. No need for a strict diet or exercise! Sounds good, doesn’t it? But does it actually work? Or maybe they are just a very expensive gimmick? Let’s look into it. What are BHB salts? Ketones […] The post BHB Salts – Waste of money, or not? appeared first on Carbophobic ..read more